From f73b5cc52e8b6a0a8f90960c36286c1b46a8ff75 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Daniel <26260814+digmorepaka@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sat, 3 Feb 2024 16:20:46 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Update README.md --- README.md | 3 ++- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 375341c..9c4d433 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -63,12 +63,13 @@ Please read the [longform FAQ](https://medium.com/@n4ru/1vyrain-an-xx30-thinkpad # Installing 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. +2. Boot in UEFI mode from the flash drive, with Secure Boot off. Only boot the USB via onboard USB ports. USB ports on a docking station, ultrabase, and external USB hubs can cause issues. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. 4. That's it! Don't be alarmed if your ThinkPad/ThinkLight power cycles a few times after a flash, or you get a CRC Security error. That is *normal* and will go away after another restart! + **NOTE:** This will NOT modify your EC. You are safe to flash your EC with the battery or keyboard mod at any time as long as you are on a version compatible with the EC mod (check compatibility [here](https://github.com/hamishcoleman/thinkpad-ec#compatibilty-warning)). Both IVprep and 1vyrain will only modify the BIOS region! You can safely use this image to update to the latest modded BIOS without losing your EC mod! # Custom binaries