From 9ccc322e2c93a21b83fedcb66934a7fc3a4a9e9b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Francis Rowe Date: Wed, 29 Jul 2015 03:20:30 -0400 Subject: FAQ: notes about GRUB payload --- (limited to 'site/faq/index.php') diff --git a/site/faq/index.php b/site/faq/index.php index a6563b9..2e56b3f 100644 --- a/site/faq/index.php +++ b/site/faq/index.php @@ -65,6 +65,7 @@
  • How do I set a boot password?
  • How do I write-protect the flash chip?
  • How do I change the BIOS settings?
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  • Do I need to install a bootloader when installing GNU/Linux?
  • Do I need to re-flash when I re-install GNU/Linux?
  • Operating Systems

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    Do I need to install a bootloader when installing GNU/Linux? (#bootloader)

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    + Libreboot integrates the GRUB bootloader already, as a payload. This means + that the GRUB bootloader is actually flashed, as part of the boot firmware (libreboot). This means that you do + not have to install a boot loader on the HDD or SSD, when installing GNU/Linux. You'll be able to boot GNU/Linux just fine, + using the bootloader (GRUB) that is in the flash chip. +

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    Do I need to re-flash when I re-install GNU/Linux? (#reinstallos)

    Not anymore. Recent versions of libreboot (using the GRUB payload) will automatically @@ -350,6 +361,9 @@ GRUB configuration, from any kind of device that is supported in GRUB (such as a USB flash drive). For more information, see ../docs/gnulinux/grub_cbfs.html

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