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diff --git a/Documentation/distributions.md b/Documentation/distributions.md index 587603a25a..57405276b2 100644 --- a/Documentation/distributions.md +++ b/Documentation/distributions.md @@ -29,13 +29,6 @@ ships with coreboot and support upstream maintenance for the devices through a third party, [3mdeb](https://3mdeb.com). They provide current and tested firmware binaries on [GitHub](https://pcengines.github.io). -### Star Labs - -[Star Labs](https://starlabs.systems/) offer a range of laptops designed and -built specifically for Linux. All are now available with coreboot firmware, -using Tianocore as the payload, and which include an NVRAM option to disable -the Intel Management Engine. - ### System76 [System76](https://system76.com/) manufactures Linux laptops, desktops, and diff --git a/Documentation/mainboard/index.md b/Documentation/mainboard/index.md index 0900bf6954..a08cc43ba6 100644 --- a/Documentation/mainboard/index.md +++ b/Documentation/mainboard/index.md @@ -169,10 +169,6 @@ The boards in this section are not real mainboards, but emulators. - [SiFive HiFive Unleashed](sifive/hifive-unleashed.md) -## Star Labs Systems - -- [Labtop Mk IV / StarBook Mk V](starlabs/labtop.md) - ## Supermicro - [X10SLM+-F](supermicro/x10slm-f.md) diff --git a/Documentation/mainboard/starlabs/labtop.md b/Documentation/mainboard/starlabs/labtop.md deleted file mode 100644 index cc91dd54a5..0000000000 --- a/Documentation/mainboard/starlabs/labtop.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,174 +0,0 @@ -# Star Labs LabTop - -## Specs - -- CPU (full processor specs available at https://ark.intel.com) - - Intel i7-10710U (Comet Lake) - - Intel i3-10110U (Comet Lake) - - Intel i7-8550u (Kaby Lake Refresh) -- EC - - ITE IT8987E - - Backlit Keyboard, with standard PS/2 keycodes and SCI hotkeys - - Battery - - Charger, using AC adapter or USB-C PD - - Suspend / resume -- GPU - - Intel UHD Graphics 620 - - GOP driver is recommended, VBT is provided - - eDP 13-inch 1920x1080 LCD - - HDMI video - - USB-C DisplayPort video -- Memory - - 16GB on-board for Comet Lake platforms[^1] - - 8GB on-board for Kaby Lake Refresh platform. -- Networking - - AX201 CNVi WiFi / Bluetooth soldered to PCBA (Comet Lake) - - 8265 PCIe WiFi / Bluetooth soldered to PCBA (Kaby Lake Refresh) -- Sound - - Realtek ALC256 - - Internal speakers - - Internal microphone - - Combined headphone / microphone 3.5-mm jack - - HDMI audio - - USB-C DisplayPort audio -- Storage - - M.2 PCIe SSD - - RTS5129 MicroSD card reader -- USB - - 1280x720 CCD camera - - USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C (left) - - USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A (left) - - USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A (right) - -[^1] The Comet Lake PCB supports multiple memory variations that are based on hardware configuration resistors see `src/mainboard/starlabs/labtop/variants/cml/romstage.c` - -## Building coreboot - -### Preliminaries - -Prior to building coreboot the following files are required: - -Comet Lake and Kaby Lake configurations: -- Intel Flash Descriptor file (descriptor.bin) -- Intel Management Engine firmware (me.bin) - -Comet Lake configuration only: -- ITE IT8987E firmware (it8987-x.xx.bin) - -All Star Labs platforms: -- Splash screen image in Windows 3.1 BMP format (Logo.bmp) - -These files exist in the correct location in the StarLabsLtd/blobs repo on GitHub which is used in place of the standard 3rdparty/blobs repo. - -### Build - -The following commands will build a working image: - -##### LabTop Mk IV (Comet Lake) - -```bash -make distclean -make defconfig KBUILD_DEFCONFIG=configs/config.starlabs_labtop_cml -make -``` - -##### LabTop Mk III (Kaby Lake) - -```bash -make distclean -make defconfig KBUILD_DEFCONFIG=configs/config.starlabs_labtop_kbl -make -``` - -## Flashing coreboot - -```eval_rst -+---------------------+------------+ -| Type | Value | -+=====================+============+ -| Socketed flash | no | -+---------------------+------------+ -| Vendor | Winbond | -+---------------------+------------+ -| Model | 25Q128JVSQ | -+---------------------+------------+ -| Size | 16 MiB | -+---------------------+------------+ -| Package | SOIC-8 | -+---------------------+------------+ -| Internal flashing | yes | -+---------------------+------------+ -| External flashing | no | -+---------------------+------------+ - -#### **Requirements:** - -* Only available on Star Labtop Mk IV and Star LabTop Mk III -* 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. - -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** - - - -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: - -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.
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