[ltp] flashing 2915ABG for R40

[Matt Herzog]

On Fri, Jan 12, 2007 at 11:26:00AM -0600, Pablo Vera wrote:
> I did upgrade the BIOS and Embedded Controller, but using IBM's own 
> utilities and firmwares.  I didn't hack anything, which could be dangerous.
> 
> Anyway, good luck.
> 
> Pablo

Upgrading CMOS/BIOS/firmware is always risky no matter who is the
source. Several motherboard mfgrs provide a "dual" or backup CMOS chip
for this very reason.

> >Hey Pablo.
> >
> >>From your guy's site:
> >
> >  You may need to upgrade your BIOS to the newest revision BEFORE
> >  installing the card. 
> >  While updating your BIOS is quite routine, updating your BIOS is done
> >  at your own risk.
> >
> >I may as well just modify my BIOS to disable the check for whitelisted
> >cards. Prolly about the same level of risk.
> 
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