Re: [Libreboot] How to reinstall original Lenovo Bios and CPU Question

[The Gluglug]

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Hi,

On 17/05/15 20:00, address@hidden wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> I am new to the list.
> 
> Thanks a lot to the maintainers for the excellent and usefull
> work!
> 
> I am working on some LCD testing for the T60.
> 
> For the moment, I have two questions:
> 
> 1.)
> 
> I was able to flash libreboot with flashrom on a T60. For testing 
> purposes I would like to flash the original Lenovo Bios. I have a
> backup file named "factory.bin" according to 
> http://www.coreboot.org/Board:lenovo/x60/Installation#Back_up_the_original_proprietary_firmware
>
> 
> 
> Is there any guide how to reinstall the original firmware? Is it
> right that I have to extract a .rom file from the factory.bin?
> 

Just flash it, then shut down and boot. What's wrong with libreboot?

> 2.)
> 
> Why is the T5600 CPU recommended for the T60?
> 
> http://www.libreboot.org/docs/git/#build
> 
> "On a ThinkPad T60, you can replace the CPU (Core 2 Duo T5600,
> T7200 or T7600. T5600 recommended) for 64-bit support."
> 

Because it's 64-bit, and it's the one that generates the least heat
out of all 64-bit CPUs available for the T60.

Regards,
Francis Rowe.
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