On Wed, Mar 11, 2020 at 06:32:57PM -0700, [email protected] wrote:
> I am looking as to which Linux to install on computer that does the 
> programming.  I am guessing you would recommend Debian, latest version.  
> Also which Linux to leave on Lenovo X230 before I start to add Core Boot.  
> 
> When you say. "Voltages, garbage."  Are you saying to forget all about 
> measuring voltages and such?  I would guess that the reason the notes say 
> to check what voltage my Lenovo x230 RAM will handle is because the BIOS 
> install will control the voltage after install.  The notes did not make 
> that clear.   
> 
> I do not have at home online internet, making the requirement to be plugged 
> into internet cable to be an inconvenience.  Any easy way around that 
> requirement?
> 
> Thanks for advice.   
> 

I use Qubes on the flash side, of course. A mini Debian template with
just the necessary tools.

I've checked a few black programmers and *never* found one with the
reported problem. They may be out there. Dont know.
It's notable that Nemeth reports using the "faulty" programmer multiple
times without mishap.

As to identifying the chip, you can test this yourself - use a different
chip spec per read - you get the same rom image out.
Write back using different chip identifiers - same result.
Not to say that chip id may not be important, but in my experience on
Lenovos, its not. 

Of course, you can cover the bases by checking voltage, patching the
programmer , trying to identify the chipset etc etc..

I would *strongly* suggest you use a skulls image to get started.
Download when you do have net access.
You can always reflash internally (without a strip down) later.


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