HP Compaq 8300 Elite SFF
This page describes how to run coreboot on the Compaq 8300 Elite SFF desktop from HP.
TODO
The following things are still missing from this coreboot port:
Extended HWM reporting
Advanced LED control
Advanced power configuration in S3
Flashing coreboot
Type |
Value |
|---|---|
Socketed flash |
no |
Model |
MT25QL128 |
Size |
16 MiB |
In circuit flashing |
yes |
Package |
SOIC-16 |
Write protection |
Yes |
Dual BIOS feature |
No |
Internal flashing |
yes |
Internal programming
Internal flashing is possible. The SPI flash can be accessed using flashrom, but you have to short the FDO pins located near the rear USB3 ports on the motherboard using a jumper, to temporarily disable write protections while on the stock firmware. Once the coreboot rom is flashed, one should remove the jumper.
External programming
External programming with an SPI adapter and flashrom does work, but it powers the whole southbridge complex. You need to supply enough current through the programming adapter.
If you want to use a SOIC pomona test clip, you have to cut the 2nd DRAM DIMM holder, as otherwise there’s not enough space near the flash.
Technology
Northbridge |
|
Southbridge |
bd82x6x |
CPU |
model_206ax |
SuperIO |
|
EC |
|
Coprocessor |
Intel ME |