diff options
Diffstat (limited to 'docs/hcl')
| -rw-r--r-- | docs/hcl/gm45_remove_me.html | 18 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | docs/hcl/index.html | 22 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | docs/hcl/x200.html | 6 |
3 files changed, 23 insertions, 23 deletions
diff --git a/docs/hcl/gm45_remove_me.html b/docs/hcl/gm45_remove_me.html index a70838d..52edf9c 100644 --- a/docs/hcl/gm45_remove_me.html +++ b/docs/hcl/gm45_remove_me.html @@ -19,14 +19,14 @@ <p> This sections relates to disabling and removing the ME (Intel <b>M</b>anagement <b>E</b>ngine) on GM45. This was originally done on the ThinkPad X200, and later adapted for the ThinkPad R400/T400/T500. It can - in principle be done on any GM45 or GS45 machine. + in principle be done on any GM45 or GS45 system. </p> <p> The ME is a blob that typically must be left inside the flash chip (in the ME region, as outlined by the default descriptor). On GM45, it is possible to remove it without any ill effects. All - other parts of coreboot on GM45 machines (provided GMA MHD4500 / Intel graphics) can be blob-free, + other parts of coreboot on GM45 systems (provided GMA MHD4500 / Intel graphics) can be blob-free, so removing the ME was the last obstacle to - make GM45 a feasible target in libreboot (the machines can also work without the microcode blobs). + make GM45 a feasible target in libreboot (the systems can also work without the microcode blobs). </p> <p> The ME is removed and disabled in libreboot by modifying the descriptor. More info about @@ -121,7 +121,7 @@ </p> <p> - Your libreboot.rom image is now ready to be flashed on the machine. Refer back to + Your libreboot.rom image is now ready to be flashed on the system. Refer back to <a href="../install/index.html#flashrom">../install/index.html#flashrom</a> for how to flash it. </p> @@ -161,12 +161,12 @@ <h1 id="ich9deblob">ICH9 deblob utility</h1> <p> - <b>This is no longer strictly necessary. Libreboot ROM images for GM45 machines now + <b>This is no longer strictly necessary. Libreboot ROM images for GM45 systems now contain the 12KiB descriptor+gbe generated from ich9gen, by default.</b> </p> <p> - This was the tool originally used to disable the ME on X200 (later adapted for other machines that use the + This was the tool originally used to disable the ME on X200 (later adapted for other systems that use the GM45 chipset). <a href="#ich9gen">ich9gen</a> now supersedes it; ich9gen is better because it does not rely on dumping the factory.rom image (whereas, ich9deblob does). </p> @@ -187,14 +187,14 @@ </p> <p> - Place the factory.rom from your machine + Place the factory.rom from your system (can be obtained using the external flashing guides for GM45 targets linked <a href="../install/index.html">../install/index.html</a>) in the directory where you have your ich9deblob executable, then run the tool:<br/> $ <b>./ich9deblob</b> </p> <p> A 12kiB file named <b>deblobbed_descriptor.bin</b> will now appear. <b>Keep this and the factory.rom stored in a safe location!</b> - The first 4KiB contains the descriptor data region for your machine, and the next 8KiB contains the gbe region (config data for your + The first 4KiB contains the descriptor data region for your system, and the next 8KiB contains the gbe region (config data for your gigabit NIC). These 2 regions could actually be separate files, but they are joined into 1 file in this case. </p> @@ -493,7 +493,7 @@ DD CC 18 00 11 20 17 00 DD DD 18 00 12 20 17 00 <p> By default, the X200 (as shipped by Lenovo) actually has an invalid main gbe checksum. The backup gbe region is correct, - and is what these machines default to. Basically, you should do what you need on the *backup* gbe region, and + and is what these systems default to. Basically, you should do what you need on the *backup* gbe region, and then correct the main one by copying from the backup. </p> diff --git a/docs/hcl/index.html b/docs/hcl/index.html index de3c4da..11350cd 100644 --- a/docs/hcl/index.html +++ b/docs/hcl/index.html @@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ <h2 id="supported_list">List of supported hardware</h2> <p> - Libreboot supports the following machines in this release: + Libreboot supports the following systems in this release: </p> <ul> <li><a href="kfsn4-dre.html">ASUS KFSN4-DRE server/workstation board</a></li> @@ -48,13 +48,13 @@ </ul> <p> - 'Supported' means that the build scripts know how to build ROM images for these machines, - and that the machines have been tested (confirmed working). There may be exceptions; - in other words, this is a list of 'officially' supported machines. + 'Supported' means that the build scripts know how to build ROM images for these systems, + and that the systems have been tested (confirmed working). There may be exceptions; + in other words, this is a list of 'officially' supported systems. </p> <p> - It is also possible to build ROM images (from source) for other machines (and virtual machines, e.g. QEMU). + It is also possible to build ROM images (from source) for other systems (and virtual systems, e.g. QEMU). </p> <p><a href="#pagetop">Back to top of page</a></p> @@ -107,7 +107,7 @@ <p> The X60 typically comes with an Intel wifi chipset which does not work at all without proprietary firmware, and while Lenovo BIOS is running - the machine will refuse to boot if you replace the card. Fortunately it is very easily replaced; + the system will refuse to boot if you replace the card. Fortunately it is very easily replaced; just remove the card and install another one <b>after</b> libreboot is installed. See <a href="#recommended_wifi">#recommended_wifi</a> for replacements. </p> @@ -160,7 +160,7 @@ <p> The X60 Tablet typically comes with an Intel wifi chipset which does not work at all without proprietary firmware, and while Lenovo BIOS is running - the machine will refuse to boot if you replace the card. Fortunately it is very easily replaced; + the system will refuse to boot if you replace the card. Fortunately it is very easily replaced; just remove the card and install another one <b>after</b> libreboot is installed. See <a href="#recommended_wifi">#recommended_wifi</a> for replacements. </p> @@ -299,7 +299,7 @@ EndSection <p> The T60 typically comes with an Intel wifi chipset which does not work at all without proprietary firmware, and while Lenovo BIOS is running - the machine will refuse to boot if you replace the card. Fortunately it is very easily replaced; + the system will refuse to boot if you replace the card. Fortunately it is very easily replaced; just remove the card and install another one <b>after</b> libreboot is installed. See <a href="#recommended_wifi">#recommended_wifi</a> for replacements. </p> @@ -409,7 +409,7 @@ EndSection </p> <p> - No method is yet known for flashing in GNU/Linux while the Apple firmware is running. You will need to disassemble the machine and flash externally. + No method is yet known for flashing in GNU/Linux while the Apple firmware is running. You will need to disassemble the system and flash externally. Reading from flash seems to work. For external flashing, refer to <a href="../install/bbb_setup.html">../install/bbb_setup.html</a>. </p> @@ -517,7 +517,7 @@ EndSection </p> <p> - There are some issues with this machine (compared to other computers that libreboot supports): + There are some issues with this system (compared to other computers that libreboot supports): </p> <p> @@ -527,7 +527,7 @@ EndSection </p> <p> - The machine does get a bit hotter compared to when running the original firmware. It is certainly hotter + The system does get a bit hotter compared to when running the original firmware. It is certainly hotter than an X60/T60. The heat issues have been partially fixed by the following patch (now merged in libreboot): <a href="http://review.coreboot.org/#/c/7923/">http://review.coreboot.org/#/c/7923/</a>. </p> diff --git a/docs/hcl/x200.html b/docs/hcl/x200.html index f741eb4..b79c5d1 100644 --- a/docs/hcl/x200.html +++ b/docs/hcl/x200.html @@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ <p> This method of disabling the ME leaves the flash descriptor and gbe in place (non-functional data, fully documented) - and disables the ME using soft straps. This means that the gigabit ethernet will still work (putting the machine in + and disables the ME using soft straps. This means that the gigabit ethernet will still work (putting the system in non-descriptor mode would wipe it out). </p> @@ -351,8 +351,8 @@ <pre> <sgsit> do you know if it's possible to flash thinkpads over the LPC debug connector at the front edge? -<sgsit> that would make life much easier for machines like this -<sgsit> all the Wistron manufactured machines have this thing called a "golden finger", normally at the front edge of the board +<sgsit> that would make life much easier for systems like this +<sgsit> all the Wistron manufactured systems have this thing called a "golden finger", normally at the front edge of the board <sgsit> you can plug a board in which gives diagnostic codes but i'm wondering whether it is capable of more <sgsit> <a href="http://www.endeer.cz/bios.tools/bios.html">http://www.endeer.cz/bios.tools/bios.html</a> </pre> |