Re: [LinuxBIOS] X86_64 Laptop

[Richard Smith]

> I have an E-Machines M6809, there is no firmwre support whatsoever.
> It runs Linux great {running 2.6.13.2 at the moment}, but I would like to
> up the CPU and some other parts.  If I do it won't run on the default
> firmware.
>
> Has anyone tried running on this kind of platform with these components:
> x84_64 Althon 64
> ATI IGP
> Compact PCI

lspci -vvv and send to the list.

Laptops, however, are very troublesome due to the non-standard things
the mfgs do and the fact that getting to your flash part may require a
complete dissassembly and even if you can get to it its probally not
in a socket.