[Kernel-packages] [Bug 1734147] Re: corrupted BIOS due to Intel SPI bug in kernel

I have applied the fix (alternate kernel) and that did fix the problem. However the alternate kernel is not without issues. I am unable to install 'zfsutils-linux' because the zfs modules cannot be built. There is more information at https://askubuntu.com/questions/1012083/cant-add- zfs-to-17-10

[Kernel-packages] [Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

The kernel update worked for my Lenovo Y50-70 and I can now boot from USB. Thanks all for those who helped to fix this. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Kernel Packages, which is subscribed to linux in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1734147 Title:

[Kernel-packages] [Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

Now I understand why I can no longer boot any USB drive. >:( -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Kernel Packages, which is subscribed to linux in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1734147 Title: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models