Software-based "jailbreak" allowing all ivybridge-based xx30 thinkpads to softmod custom bios images.
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- Support for custom bios images (coreboot, skulls, heads)
# BIOS Mod Features:
- Overclocking support (37xx, 38xx, 39xx CPUs)
- Overclocking support (35xx, 37xx, 38xx, 39xx CPUs)
- Whitelist removal to use any WLAN adapter
- Advanced menu (custom fan curve, TDP, etc)
- Intel ME disablement via advanced menu
- Intel ME "Soft Temporary Disable" via advanced menu
# Before Installing
**Please pay careful attention to this section.** . Ensure you're on a compatible BIOS version before beginning (check compatability [here](https://github.com/gch1p/thinkpad-bios-software-flashing-guide#bios-versions)). Run [IVprep](https://github.com/n4ru/IVprep) if you are not or are unsure. Clear any BIOS passwords or settings prior to flashing, and do a BIOS setting reset if you can. Ensure your ThinkPad is charged and your adapter is plugged in. If you intend to use a custom image, make sure you plug in ethernet prior to boot and that your image is directly accessible via URL.
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# Installing
1. Burn the 1vyrain image onto a flash drive.
1. Burn the 1vyrain image onto a flash drive. Validated and recommended tools are: `dd`, `Win32DiskImager`, and `Rufus (note you have to use DD mode)`
2. Boot in UEFI mode from the flash drive, with Secure Boot off.