mirrors/wiki
1
0
Fork 0
mirror of https://github.com/tylernguyen/wiki.git synced 2025-02-05 08:23:14 -06:00
Code Issues Releases Activity

edit: general edits

Browse source
This commit is contained in:
Tyler Nguyen 2024-11-12 11:55:50 -06:00
parent 749f62fb11
commit bc557bfe3d
No known key found for this signature in database
1 changed files with 14 additions and 18 deletions
Show stats Download patch file Download diff file Expand all files Collapse all files

32
docs/projects/x1c6-hackintosh/BIOS.md
View file

@ -4,16 +4,14 @@ icon: material/chip
# BIOS Settings # BIOS Settings
Modding the machine's BIOS is **optional** and will unlock hidden advanced settings. These settings allow for better optimizations under macOS. ## BIOS Modding
Modding the machine's BIOS is __optional__ and will unlock hidden advanced settings. These settings allow for better optimizations under macOS.
/// danger /// danger
The BIOS mod will **permanently** break TPM. The BIOS patch will <span class="solarized-red">__PERMANENTLY__</span> break TPM. Patch the only BIOS if you (will) never use TPM under Windows or Linux.
Only mod the BIOS if you do not need TPM under Windows or Linux.
/// ///
## BIOS Modding
The CH341a SPI Programmer and SOIC8 Clip are needed to dump and flash the BIOS chip. An inexpensive one from Amazon/eBay is sufficient. The CH341a SPI Programmer and SOIC8 Clip are needed to dump and flash the BIOS chip. An inexpensive one from Amazon/eBay is sufficient.
The BIOS chip is located just above the CPU, hidden under the shielding sticker. The BIOS chip is located just above the CPU, hidden under the shielding sticker.
@ -41,14 +39,14 @@ Thank you to `paranoidbashthot` and `\x` for creating the patches.
1. Use `xx_80_patches-v*.txt`, feel free to comment out the WWAN patches if unnecessary. 1. Use `xx_80_patches-v*.txt`, feel free to comment out the WWAN patches if unnecessary.
3. Remember to **dump the vanilla twice and use `diff` to make sure things were dumped properly**, store this backup somewhere safe. 3. Remember to __dump the vanilla twice and use `diff` to make sure things were dumped properly__, store this backup somewhere safe.
4. Confirmed working `BIOS-v1.45`, I cannot be sure about other BIOS versions. Though they will most likely work as well. 4. Confirmed working `BIOS-v1.45`, I cannot be sure about other BIOS versions. Though they will most likely work as well.
5. The modded BIOS does not need to be signed by `thinkpad-eufi-sign`. Remember to replace `4C 4E 56 42 42 53 45 43 FB` with `4C 4E 56 42 42 53 45 43 FF` on the patched BIOS. 5. The modded BIOS does not need to be signed by `thinkpad-eufi-sign`. Remember to replace `4C 4E 56 42 42 53 45 43 FB` with `4C 4E 56 42 42 53 45 43 FF` on the patched BIOS.
6. Your BIOS chip may not be made by Winbond, but by Macronix instead. In that case, add the argument `-c MX25L12835F/MX25L12845E/MX25L12865E` to `flashrom`. See [Issue #116](https://github.com/tylernguyen/x1c6-hackintosh/issues/116#issuecomment-778654320) 6. Your BIOS chip may not be made by Winbond, but by Macronix instead. In that case, add the argument `-c MX25L12835F/MX25L12845E/MX25L12865E` to `flashrom`. See [Issue #116](https://github.com/tylernguyen/x1c6-hackintosh/issues/116#issuecomment-778654320)
/// success /// success
Successfully modding your BIOS will reveal the `Advance Menu` tab. Successfully modding your BIOS will reveal the __Advanced__ tab.
<p align="center"> <p align="center">
<img align="center" src="https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/3349081/87883767-3d2d1780-c9cf-11ea-9fb0-f250590a3f28.jpg" alt="BIOS Advance Menu" width="300"> <img align="center" src="https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/3349081/87883767-3d2d1780-c9cf-11ea-9fb0-f250590a3f28.jpg" alt="BIOS Advance Menu" width="300">
@ -64,7 +62,7 @@ It is safe to update the BIOS. However, the patches will have to be reapplied an
## Vanilla BIOS Settings ## Vanilla BIOS Settings
These BIOS settings must be made to install and run macOS without any problems: The following settings are not all necessary, but are recommended for general compatibility and stability.
- Disable TPM - Disable TPM
- Disable Secure Boot - Disable Secure Boot
@ -73,17 +71,15 @@ These BIOS settings must be made to install and run macOS without any problems:
- Disable CSM Support - Disable CSM Support
- Disable Wke on LAN - Disable Wke on LAN
### Thunderbolt 3 Coldplug ## Thunderbolt 3
If you **DO NOT use Thunderbolt 3 hotplug** in macOS (don't mind shutting down the machine to connect TB3 devices), this will drastically lower power consumption: Thunderbolt 3 hot-plug support under macOS noticeably increases the idle power consumption.
- Enabled Thunderbolt BIOS Assist Mode
- Enable Thunderbolt Device
### Thunderbolt 3 Hotplug
If you **DO use Thunderbolt 3 hotplug in macOS** (at the expense of idle power consumption):
- Disable Thunderbolt BIOS Assist Mode - Disable Thunderbolt BIOS Assist Mode
- Security Level to `No Security` - Security Level to `No Security`
- Disable Support in Pre Boot Environment - Disable Support in Pre Boot Environment
If you don't use Thunderbolt 3 or prioritize power consumption, you can still cold-plug Thunderbolt 3.
- Enabled Thunderbolt BIOS Assist Mode
- Enable Thunderbolt Device