From a00bff2fd5a5b3e624ac41666f964ddae8b8b9b3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Tommy Date: Sat, 21 Dec 2024 18:36:53 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] Add firmware notes --- Thinkpad P53.md | 5 +++++ 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+) diff --git a/Thinkpad P53.md b/Thinkpad P53.md index 2c051d3..9a7903f 100644 --- a/Thinkpad P53.md +++ b/Thinkpad P53.md @@ -18,6 +18,11 @@ There are other enterprise SSDs from Micron with firmware verification, but I am Unlike the likes of WD and Samsung who make life extremely difficult unless you buy an OEM drive, Micron [provides firmware updates on their website and also includes an update utility for Linux](https://www.micron.com/products/storage/ssd/micron-ssd-firmware#accordion-e6c186b05b-item-2ebc81f38a). There is no need to look for the Dell or Lenovo version of a drive to get updates via LVFS. +## Firmware notes: +- Update all firmware on Windows before installing Qubes. Lenovo doesn't upload all of the firmware updates on LVFS for some reason. They probably just forgot to. +- TXT needs Hyperthread to be enabled in firmware settings. Just let Qubes disable Hyperthread in the OS instead. +- To get Thunderbolt ports working, enable Thunderbolt in I/O Port Access and Thunderbolt BIOS Assist Mode in Thunderbolt settings. + ## IOMMU groups: ```