diff --git a/Documentation/mainboard/starlabs/common/flashing.md b/Documentation/mainboard/starlabs/common/flashing.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..b28cffb51f --- /dev/null +++ b/Documentation/mainboard/starlabs/common/flashing.md @@ -0,0 +1,71 @@ +# Flashing with fwupd + +#### **Requirements:** + +* fwupd version 1.5.6 or later +* The battery must be charged to at least 30% +* The charger must be connected (either USB-C or DC Jack) +* BIOS Lock must be disabled +* Supported Linux distribution (Ubuntu 20.04 +, Linux Mint 20.1 + elementaryOS 6 +, Manjaro 21+) + +**fwupd 1.5.6 or later** +To check the version of **fwupd** you have installed, open a terminal window and enter the below command: + +``` +fwupdmgr --version +``` + +This will show the version number. **1.5.6** or greater will work. +![fwupd version](fwupdVersion.png) +On Ubuntu 20.04, Ubuntu 20.10, Linux Mint 20.1 and elementaryOS 6, fwupd 1.5.6 can be installed from our PPA with the below terminal commands: + +``` +sudo add-apt-repository ppa:starlabs/ppa +sudo apt update +sudo apt install fwupd +``` + +On Manjaro: + +``` +sudo pacman -Sy fwupd-git flashrom-starlabs +``` + +Instructions for other distributions will be added once fwupd 1.5.6 is available. If you are not using one of the distributions listed above, it is possible to install coreboot using a Live USB. + +**Disable BIOS Lock** +BIOS Lock must be disabled when switching from the standard AMI (American Megatrends Inc.) firmware to coreboot. To disable BIOS Lock: + +1\. Start with your LabTop turned off\. Turn it on whilst holding the **F2** key to access the BIOS settings. +2\. When the BIOS settings load, use the arrow keys to navigate to the **Advanced** tab\. Here you will see **BIOS Lock**\. +3\. Press `Enter` to change this setting from **Enabled** to **Disabled** + +![Disable BIOS Lock](BiosLock.jpg) + +4\. Next, press the `F10` key to **Save & Exit** and then `Enter` to confirm. + +#### **Switching Branch** + +Switching branch refers to changing from AMI firmware to coreboot, or vice versa. + +First, check for new firmware files with the below terminal command: + +``` +fwupdmgr refresh --force +``` + +Then, to change branch, enter the below terminal command: + +``` +fwupdmgr switch-branch +``` + +You can then select which branch you would like to use, by typing in the corresponding number: +![Switch Branch](SwitchBranch.png) +You will be prompted to confirm, press `y` to continue or `n` to cancel. + +Once the switch has been completed, you will be prompted to restart. + +The next reboot can take up to **5 minutes,** do not interrupt this process or disconnect the charger. Once the reboot is complete, that's it - you'll continue to receive updates for whichever branch you are using. + +You can switch branch at any time. diff --git a/Documentation/mainboard/starlabs/lite_glk.md b/Documentation/mainboard/starlabs/lite_glk.md index 0fbb5f6792..2b475e58e6 100644 --- a/Documentation/mainboard/starlabs/lite_glk.md +++ b/Documentation/mainboard/starlabs/lite_glk.md @@ -80,4 +80,4 @@ make | External flashing | yes | +---------------------+------------+ -Please see [here](../common/flashing.md) for instructions on how to flash with fwupd. \ No newline at end of file +Please see [here](../common/flashing.md) for instructions on how to flash with fwupd. diff --git a/Documentation/mainboard/starlabs/starbook_tgl.md b/Documentation/mainboard/starlabs/starbook_tgl.md index b69073c2e8..fe12edcda3 100644 --- a/Documentation/mainboard/starlabs/starbook_tgl.md +++ b/Documentation/mainboard/starlabs/starbook_tgl.md @@ -83,72 +83,4 @@ make | External flashing | yes | +---------------------+------------+ -#### **Requirements:** - -* fwupd version 1.5.6 or later -* The battery must be charged to at least 30% -* The charger must be connected (either USB-C or DC Jack) -* BIOS Lock must be disabled -* Supported Linux distribution (Ubuntu 20.04 +, Linux Mint 20.1 + elementaryOS 6 +, Manjaro 21+) - -**fwupd 1.5.6 or later** -To check the version of **fwupd** you have installed, open a terminal window and enter the below command: - -``` -fwupdmgr --version -``` - -This will show the version number. **1.5.6** or greater will work. -![fwupd version](fwupdVersion.png) -On Ubuntu 20.04, Ubuntu 20.10, Linux Mint 20.1 and elementaryOS 6, fwupd 1.5.6 can be installed from our PPA with the below terminal commands: - -``` -sudo add-apt-repository ppa:starlabs/ppa -sudo apt update -sudo apt install fwupd -``` - -On Manjaro: - -``` -sudo pacman -Sy fwupd-git flashrom-starlabs -``` - -Instructions for other distributions will be added once fwupd 1.5.6 is available. If you are not using one of the distributions listed above, it is possible to install coreboot using a Live USB. - -**Disable BIOS Lock** -BIOS Lock must be disabled when switching from the standard AMI (American Megatrends Inc.) firmware to coreboot. To disable BIOS Lock: - -1\. Start with your LabTop turned off\. Turn it on whilst holding the **F2** key to access the BIOS settings. -2\. When the BIOS settings load, use the arrow keys to navigate to the **Advanced** tab\. Here you will see **BIOS Lock**\. -3\. Press `Enter` to change this setting from **Enabled** to **Disabled** - -![Disable BIOS Lock](BiosLock.jpg) - -4\. Next, press the `F10` key to **Save & Exit** and then `Enter` to confirm. - -#### **Switching Branch** - -Switching branch refers to changing from AMI firmware to coreboot, or vice versa. - -First, check for new firmware files with the below terminal command: - -``` -fwupdmgr refresh --force -``` - -Then, to change branch, enter the below terminal command: - -``` -fwupdmgr switch-branch -``` - -You can then select which branch you would like to use, by typing in the corresponding number: -![Switch Branch](SwitchBranch.png) -You will be prompted to confirm, press `y` to continue or `n` to cancel. - -Once the switch has been completed, you will be prompted to restart. - -The next reboot can take up to **5 minutes,** do not interrupt this process or disconnect the charger. Once the reboot is complete, that's it - you'll continue to receive updates for whichever branch you are using. - -You can switch branch at any time. +Please see [here](../common/flashing.md) for instructions on how to flash with fwupd.