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

2018-01-03 Thread uocc4me
The kernel in step 8 fixed the bios in my Acer ES1-111M-C7DE (with Winbond 25Q64FWSIG). Now I can make changes to the settings (such as UEFI/legacy), and they are still there after rebooting. System details at #193. I got the kernel from http://people.canonical.com/~ypwong/lp1734147 /linux-

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

2017-12-20 Thread uocc4me
I have the problem with unchangable bios settings. I can still boot from a USB thumb drive, so I can help with testing if someone prepares a bootable image I can put on my USB thumb drive. some details: Acer Aspire ES1-111M-C7DE I have this chip inside my computer: Winbond 25Q64FWSIG (I will