diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 97a5ddf..5349c65 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -18,8 +18,6 @@ This repo contains the main script and pre-compiled binary files used in the 1vy The main link to the ready to go live USB image can be found **[here](https://n4ru.it/1vyrain/)**. *Requires a 4GB+ USB flash drive.* -If you need to downgrade your ThinkPad to a compatible BIOS version, check out [IVprep](https://github.com/n4ru/IVprep). - Updates will be published here in the form of scripts that can be downloaded and ran on the USB image. # Features: @@ -33,6 +31,21 @@ Updates will be published here in the form of scripts that can be downloaded and - Advanced menu (custom fan curve, TDP, core disable, etc) - Intel ME disablement via advanced menu +# Install + +0. Ensure you're on a compatible BIOS version. Run [IVprep](https://github.com/n4ru/IVprep) if you are not. +1. Burn the 1vyrain image onto a flash drive. +2. Boot in UEFI mode from the flash drive. +3. Follow the on-screen instructions. +4. That's it! + +# Custom BIOS Images +By default, 1vyrain includes the latest BIOS versions for all models, but you can flash a custom image such as heads, skulls, or a coreboot build. Make sure you have wired ethernet attached on boot, and that your image is *EXACTLY* 4MB and uploaded somewhere that you can grab with a simple `wget` command. When asked what to flash, select "Flash a custom BIOS from URL" (option 2). Input the URL. That's it! + +Don't worry, if your download screws up or the filesize was wrong, the flashing will simply fail. You won't brick. + +--- + This was a monumental amount of work to put together and release, and took a lot of time. Special thanks goes to the r/ThinkPad discord for their efforts testing, especially \x!