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Tim Crawford 791b3224f9 docs: Explicitly mention to use a USB cable 
Replace the vague step about grounding with one that says to connect a
USB cable and explain its purpose.
2021-02-18 08:37:53 -07:00

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Flashing firmware

Internal programmer

Use this method for flashing a system already running System76 EC.

This will trigger a watchdog reset causing the system to immediately power off. Save and close all applications before flashing.

make BOARD=<vendor>/<model> flash_internal

External programmer

Use this method for first-time flashing or flashing a bricked controller.

This requires:

  • A configured Mega 2560: For programming the EC itself
  • A USB cable: For creating a common ground and providing power
    • USB-C is recommended, but USB-A will work as well
  • A second computer: For building and flashing the firmware

The system must not have any power!

  1. Turn off the laptop
  2. Unplug the AC adapter
  3. Remove the bottom panel
  4. Disconnect the battery
  5. Disconnect the keyboard from its port
  6. Replace the bottom panel and flip the laptop back over
  7. Connect the USB cable from the laptop to the host machine
  8. Connect the Mega 2560 to the host machine
  9. Attach the programmer to the keyboard port
  10. Flash the firmware
make BOARD=<vendor>/<model> flash_external