This video was made over 2 years ago and has become dated in certain areas. A viewer has reached out to me with an updated written guide. Please check it out, it might be able to assist you. www.reddit.com/r/thinkpad/comments/1db1gmu/lenovo_t440p_with_tianocore_edk_2_build_guide/ If enough people request it, I will make an updated video!
nice video, I have been looking for a video like this for a while also I think libreboot and osboot merged recently, and now libreboot supports T440p, their build system automatically builds and configures the rom for you, i think it also downloads and fetches the necessary blobs from the bios update tool
Is there another alternative? Alternative that is only with commands in ubuntu for example, without having to interact so much with hardware disassembling the equipment as you did in the video?
no, but the flasher is only ten dollars, and if you get an x230 you only need to take off the trackpad and keyboard to reach the bios chip, which is just disconnected from screws on the bottom of the laptop. you wouldn't have to do any major disassembly. after you flash coreboot you can flash other roms internally through flashrom without opening anything
I connected soic clip before the USB was connected and soon smelt burning. The battery was removed and obviously power adapter removed. I couldn't flash Bios as second LED was dim or not lit at all. My laptop won't start. Any suggestions?
The process shown in the video replaces the proprietary BIOS from Lenovo with a free and open source BIOS called coreboot. For the average person there is little to no benefit but for FOSS advocates and security conscious individuals this could be beneficial.
@@averageChoom I’d run an EC battery patch first. Update the ME firmware second. Run the IFD unlock third. Then you don’t need to use the chip clip again. Build your payload and flash away. If you’re just looking to get your toe wet, you might wanna start with 1vyrain jailbreak before jumping into the deep end. At least with 1vyrain, you’ll still be able to segue into coreboot down the road when confident. (Also, if you want to run a hackintosh, 1vyrain is the way to go. You’ll need to re-enable ME to boot it).
I have a Laptop it's a Evoo LP6 I love it But I accidentally flashed the wrong Bios and now it's dead after sitting for over a year even plugged in it won't charge or show any signs of life. Maybe with Coreboot I could fix it.
In the config file you tell it to run ME_Cleaner and that will remove most of the code and only allow the bare minimum of required code to run during the boot process. During normal operation it will be disabled.
Quick question… yeah the clip I used, sucks. I can’t get it to hold… So buying a Ponoma. While I’m at it I figure I’ll wire it with other than those cheap aluminum wires 30cm long. Can I just use 10cm female female breadboard cords? Also thanks, I actually never hear to plug the programmer in after clipping. Is it likely to damage it if I had it opposite (trying to readjust hoping to get a solid connection) ?
Yes, that is exactly what I am using is 10cm female to female jumper wires. Some people have had problems using the longer wires It is mainly a safety precaution. If you try to put on the clip on while it is powered and say the clip is not aligned properly there is the chance that voltage might go down the wrong pin. Make sure to locate the dot on the chip and that tells you where pin 1 is located. Make sure that pin 1 on the clip is going to pin 1 on the chip. In my experience the cheap clips have a single red wire along with a bunch of grey wires. The red wire is pin 1. I hope that helps!
@@DeviceCastingCouchTechPodcast Thanks! So I see a set on amazon.. Chanzon... used them before building led lights, not awful not amazing- but those are what Im after? Never used these to be honest. It looks almost like they dont need soldered on? Oh jeez, well fingers crossed I didnt fry that board! Hey I appreciate the response.
./ifdtool -x ~/t4/t440p_original_ROM.bin File /home/user/t4/t440p_original_ROM.bin is 12582912 bytes Flash Region 0 (Flash Descriptor): 00000000 - 00000fff Flash Region 1 (BIOS): 00000000 - 00000fff Flash Region 2 (Intel ME): 00d93000 - 00e21fff Error while writing: Success Flash Region 3 (GbE): 00c72000 - 00c15fff (unused) Flash Region 4 (Platform Data): 00b8c000 - 00fe7fff Error while writing: Success Interesting. In my case the Flash Region 3 is (unused) and in your video it is Flash region 4 that is unused. Do you know why? I will proceed and see if I can get it to work anyway.
This video was made over 2 years ago and has become dated in certain areas. A viewer has reached out to me with an updated written guide. Please check it out, it might be able to assist you. www.reddit.com/r/thinkpad/comments/1db1gmu/lenovo_t440p_with_tianocore_edk_2_build_guide/
If enough people request it, I will make an updated video!
nice video, I have been looking for a video like this for a while
also I think libreboot and osboot merged recently, and now libreboot supports T440p, their build system automatically builds and configures the rom for you, i think it also downloads and fetches the necessary blobs from the bios update tool
This is the exact video I needed. Thanks!!!
Does it matter what computer your connecting to the flash device? Also, when opening the terminal is it automatic from the flasher?
Did you have to modify your flasher to use 3.3V or only some flashers need to be modded?
i finally used regular unmodded ch341a on t440p and everything is fine if anyone cares
@@natcafe Thank you for your update! 🙂
Does Coreboot allow you to bypass the WiFi card Whitelist?
From my understanding yes
I bought a T440p and got no idea on how to install libreboot. Is it the same process as in this video?
You can't install Libreboot, it only supports laptops as new as the x200
Great video. I presume this also works for the t440s as it is the same haswell chipset?
Is there another alternative? Alternative that is only with commands in ubuntu for example, without having to interact so much with hardware disassembling the equipment as you did in the video?
no, but the flasher is only ten dollars, and if you get an x230 you only need to take off the trackpad and keyboard to reach the bios chip, which is just disconnected from screws on the bottom of the laptop. you wouldn't have to do any major disassembly. after you flash coreboot you can flash other roms internally through flashrom without opening anything
I connected soic clip before the USB was connected and soon smelt burning. The battery was removed and obviously power adapter removed. I couldn't flash Bios as second LED was dim or not lit at all. My laptop won't start. Any suggestions?
whats the benefit of it ?
does it uses the same bios as previously installed or it's own ?
The process shown in the video replaces the proprietary BIOS from Lenovo with a free and open source BIOS called coreboot.
For the average person there is little to no benefit but for FOSS advocates and security conscious individuals this could be beneficial.
Could you make a videon on how to do it on a x240 and a T530?
Thanks.
hello, will this also work in a T430? i know its kinda dumb question.
Yes.
@@bloodbath-and-beyond ok, is there anything i should know before starting ?
@@averageChoom I’d run an EC battery patch first. Update the ME firmware second. Run the IFD unlock third. Then you don’t need to use the chip clip again. Build your payload and flash away.
If you’re just looking to get your toe wet, you might wanna start with 1vyrain jailbreak before jumping into the deep end.
At least with 1vyrain, you’ll still be able to segue into coreboot down the road when confident.
(Also, if you want to run a hackintosh, 1vyrain is the way to go. You’ll need to re-enable ME to boot it).
@@bloodbath-and-beyond thanks brother ive just ran my first rom in qemu im bout to make the real payload, let's see if i brick this thing.
@@averageChoom good luck!
Thanks
I have a Laptop it's a Evoo LP6 I love it But I accidentally flashed the wrong Bios and now it's dead after sitting for over a year even plugged in it won't charge or show any signs of life. Maybe with Coreboot I could fix it.
Do you have a link for the flash editor device you used?
what are the red orange and blue wires in the m2 slot for?
I believe they are additional antenna wires so you could hook up like a WWAN card.
This device uses cpus (there are several iCore versions) that use ME.
How much of ME does this approach remove?
In the config file you tell it to run ME_Cleaner and that will remove most of the code and only allow the bare minimum of required code to run during the boot process. During normal operation it will be disabled.
does core boot support Above 4G decoding?
Would installing Coreboot also get rid of the battery whitelist?
Coreboot removes all whitelists so battery, WiFi card, etc.
Used the guide ran arch linux,cant downgrade flahsrom,connected it to the chip and got this message"Read is not working on this chip. Aborting."
please use more tinier font next time
wew
Good video, but it completely skips half of the disassembly which includes removing the top cover and keyboard.
VERY NİCE BROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
🏳🌈
Yawn, this video needs to have some spinning or something.
Idk how to make a corebooting guide exciting haha. Geek appeal only
Quick question… yeah the clip I used, sucks. I can’t get it to hold…
So buying a Ponoma.
While I’m at it I figure I’ll wire it with other than those cheap aluminum wires 30cm long.
Can I just use 10cm female female breadboard cords?
Also thanks, I actually never hear to plug the programmer in after clipping. Is it likely to damage it if I had it opposite (trying to readjust hoping to get a solid connection) ?
@@joshtree8298 haha I’m just teasing. I love these videos, you could consider me a top fan
Yes, that is exactly what I am using is 10cm female to female jumper wires. Some people have had problems using the longer wires
It is mainly a safety precaution. If you try to put on the clip on while it is powered and say the clip is not aligned properly there is the chance that voltage might go down the wrong pin.
Make sure to locate the dot on the chip and that tells you where pin 1 is located. Make sure that pin 1 on the clip is going to pin 1 on the chip. In my experience the cheap clips have a single red wire along with a bunch of grey wires. The red wire is pin 1.
I hope that helps!
@@DeviceCastingCouchTechPodcast Thanks! So I see a set on amazon.. Chanzon... used them before building led lights, not awful not amazing- but those are what Im after? Never used these to be honest. It looks almost like they dont need soldered on?
Oh jeez, well fingers crossed I didnt fry that board!
Hey I appreciate the response.
Update needed. Doesnt work anymore.
I put coreboot on another T440p a few months ago and it worked. I do remember I had to change one command. What step are you having issues with?
./ifdtool -x ~/t4/t440p_original_ROM.bin
File /home/user/t4/t440p_original_ROM.bin is 12582912 bytes
Flash Region 0 (Flash Descriptor): 00000000 - 00000fff
Flash Region 1 (BIOS): 00000000 - 00000fff
Flash Region 2 (Intel ME): 00d93000 - 00e21fff
Error while writing: Success
Flash Region 3 (GbE): 00c72000 - 00c15fff (unused)
Flash Region 4 (Platform Data): 00b8c000 - 00fe7fff
Error while writing: Success
Interesting. In my case the Flash Region 3 is (unused) and in your video it is Flash region 4 that is unused. Do you know why? I will proceed and see if I can get it to work anyway.
I'm not sure but they both look like they are the GbE. Did everything else build properly?