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diff --git a/Documentation/mainboard/hp/z220_sff.md b/Documentation/mainboard/hp/z220_sff.md index 0dfa653937..11676208ac 100644 --- a/Documentation/mainboard/hp/z220_sff.md +++ b/Documentation/mainboard/hp/z220_sff.md @@ -44,8 +44,17 @@ The SPI flash can be accessed using [flashrom]. External programming with an SPI adapter and [flashrom] does work, but it powers the whole southbridge complex. You need to supply enough current through the programming adapter. -If you want to use a SOIC pomona test clip, you have to cut the 2nd DRAM DIMM holder, -as otherwise there's not enough space near the flash. +If you want to use a SOIC pomona test clip, you have to cut the 2nd DRAM DIMM holder, as +otherwise there's not enough space near the flash. + +In both case, if ME has not been completely disabled, ME/AMT Flash Override jumper had better +be temporary closed for flashing to disable the locking of regions, and prevent ME to run and +interfere. + +## Side note +The mainboard of [HP Compaq Elite 8300 SFF] is very similar to the one of Z220 SFF, except +that Compaq Elite 8300 uses Q77 instead of C216 for its PCH, and their boot firmwares are +even interchangeable, so should do coreboot images built for them. ## Technology @@ -66,5 +75,6 @@ as otherwise there's not enough space near the flash. ``` [HP Z220 SFF Workstation]: https://support.hp.com/za-en/document/c03386950 +[HP Compaq Elite 8300 SFF]: https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c03345460 [HP]: https://www.hp.com/ [flashrom]: https://flashrom.org/Flashrom |