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Intel processors with Broadwell cores are very popular in newer higher-end ChromeOS devices.
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Broadwell core Intel processors are popular in recent higher-end Chromebooks.
  
Factory firmware support for coreboot and SeaBIOS is spotty, but custom firmware is also available for all Broadwell models as well -- see [[Firmware]].
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Factory firmware support for coreboot and SeaBIOS is generally good on Broadwell models (with one noteworthy bug), but custom firmware is also available -- see [[Firmware]].
 
 
'''Full ROM''' flash is available from CoolStar: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nFZmoRzQ03btPCGVSa4ku6JPQik-SxD__zOd1CoB2yg/edit (for running Linux, you can follow the flashing instructions and install Linux instead of Windows)
 
 
 
* Bypasses the white "OS verification is OFF" screen
 
* Installs a complete ROM containing a coreboot build and a working SeaBIOS
 
** '''Firware removes the ability to run ChromeOS natively, creating a small risk of bricking your device'''
 
* Will wipe out all product data
 
* This option is the most invasive and may include bugs or idiosyncrasies that the stock firmware does not
 
* Fixes Graphics issues associated with the RW_LEGACY
 
* Fixes several issues related to ACPI
 
* Enables VT-x, allowing virtual machines to run faster
 
* Allows booting Linux, Windows and even Mac OS!
 

Revision as of 17:16, 16 July 2016

Broadwell core Intel processors are popular in recent higher-end Chromebooks.

Factory firmware support for coreboot and SeaBIOS is generally good on Broadwell models (with one noteworthy bug), but custom firmware is also available -- see Firmware.