Alexandru Gagniuc (mr.nuke.me@gmail.com) just uploaded a new patch set to gerrit, which you can find at http://review.coreboot.org/1245
-gerrit
commit f9db41bf4575235910a6488d840127c2be7b449f Author: Alexandru Gagniuc mr.nuke.me@gmail.com Date: Fri Jul 20 00:11:21 2012 -0500
buildsystem: Make CPU microcode updating more configurable
This patch aims to improve the microcode in CBFS handling that was brought by the last patches from Stefan and the Chromium team.
Choices in Kconfig - 1) Generate microcode from tree (default) - 2) Include external microcode file - 3) Do not put microcode in CBFS
The idea is to give the user full control over including non-free blobs in the final ROM image.
MICROCODE_INCLUDE_PATH Kconfig variable is eliminated. Microcode is handled by a special class, cpu_microcode, as such:
cpu_microcode-y += microcode_file.c
MICROCODE_IN_CBFS should, in the future, be eliminated. Right now it is needed by intel microcode updating. Once all intel cpus are converted to cbfs updating, this variable can go away.
These files are then compiled and assembled into a binary CBFS file. The advantage of doing it this way versus the current method is that 1) The rule is CPU-agnostic 2) Gives user more control over if and how to include microcode blobs 3) The rules for building the microcode binary are kept in src/cpu/Makefile.inc, and thus would not clobber the other makefiles, which are already overloaded and very difficult to navigate.
Change-Id: I38d0c9851691aa112e93031860e94895857ebb76 Signed-off-by: Alexandru Gagniuc mr.nuke.me@gmail.com --- Makefile.inc | 2 +- src/arch/x86/Makefile.inc | 28 ++++------ src/cpu/Kconfig | 88 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++-- src/cpu/Makefile.inc | 37 +++++++++++++ src/cpu/intel/microcode/Makefile.inc | 20 ++----- src/cpu/intel/microcode/microcode.c | 8 +-- src/cpu/intel/microcode/microcode_blob.c | 22 -------- src/cpu/intel/model_206ax/Kconfig | 2 +- src/cpu/intel/model_206ax/Makefile.inc | 2 + src/cpu/intel/model_206ax/microcode_blob.c | 22 ++++++++ src/include/cpu/intel/microcode.h | 2 +- 11 files changed, 169 insertions(+), 64 deletions(-)
diff --git a/Makefile.inc b/Makefile.inc index adc41bf..bcf0e6e 100644 --- a/Makefile.inc +++ b/Makefile.inc @@ -59,7 +59,7 @@ subdirs-y += site-local
####################################################################### # Add source classes and their build options -classes-y := ramstage romstage driver smm +classes-y := ramstage romstage driver smm cpu_microcode
romstage-c-ccopts:=-D__PRE_RAM__ romstage-S-ccopts:=-D__PRE_RAM__ diff --git a/src/arch/x86/Makefile.inc b/src/arch/x86/Makefile.inc index 810e168..c58f3be 100644 --- a/src/arch/x86/Makefile.inc +++ b/src/arch/x86/Makefile.inc @@ -1,6 +1,8 @@ +################################################################################ ## ## This file is part of the coreboot project. ## +## Copyright (C) 2012 Alexandru Gagniuc mr.nuke.me@gmail.com ## Copyright (C) 2009-2010 coresystems GmbH ## Copyright (C) 2009 Ronald G. Minnich ## @@ -17,8 +19,8 @@ ## along with this program; if not, write to the Free Software ## Foundation, Inc., 51 Franklin St, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 02110-1301 USA ## +################################################################################
-####################################################################### # Take care of subdirectories subdirs-y += boot # subdirs-y += init @@ -34,13 +36,7 @@ cmos_layout.bin-type = 0x01aa OPTION_TABLE_H:=$(obj)/option_table.h endif
-ifeq ($(CONFIG_MICROCODE_IN_CBFS),y) -cbfs-files-y += microcode_blob.bin -microcode_blob.bin-file = $(obj)/microcode_blob.bin -microcode_blob.bin-type = 0x53 -endif - -####################################################################### +################################################################################ # Build the final rom image COREBOOT_ROM_DEPENDENCIES:= ifeq ($(CONFIG_PAYLOAD_ELF),y) @@ -125,7 +121,7 @@ cbfs-files-$(CONFIG_BOOTSPLASH) += bootsplash.jpg bootsplash.jpg-file := $(call strip_quotes,$(CONFIG_BOOTSPLASH_FILE)) bootsplash.jpg-type := bootsplash
-####################################################################### +################################################################################ # i386 specific tools NVRAMTOOL:=$(objutil)/nvramtool/nvramtool
@@ -137,7 +133,7 @@ $(obj)/cmos_layout.bin: $(NVRAMTOOL) $(top)/src/mainboard/$(MAINBOARDDIR)/cmos.l @printf " OPTION $(subst $(obj)/,,$(@))\n" $(NVRAMTOOL) -y $(top)/src/mainboard/$(MAINBOARDDIR)/cmos.layout -L $@
-####################################################################### +################################################################################ # Common recipes for all stages
$(objcbfs)/%.bin: $(objcbfs)/%.elf @@ -152,7 +148,7 @@ $(objcbfs)/%.elf: $(objcbfs)/%.debug $(OBJCOPY) --add-gnu-debuglink=$< $@.tmp mv $@.tmp $@
-####################################################################### +################################################################################ # Build the coreboot_ram (stage 2)
$(objcbfs)/coreboot_ram.debug: $(objgenerated)/coreboot_ram.o $(src)/arch/x86/coreboot_ram.ld @@ -176,7 +172,7 @@ $(objgenerated)/ramstage.a: $$(ramstage-objs) rm -f $@ $(AR) cr $@ $^
-####################################################################### +################################################################################ # Ramstage for AP CPU (AMD K8, obsolete?)
$(objcbfs)/coreboot_ap.debug: $(objgenerated)/coreboot_ap.o $(src)/arch/x86/init/ldscript_apc.lb @@ -187,7 +183,7 @@ $(objgenerated)/coreboot_ap.o: $(src)/mainboard/$(MAINBOARDDIR)/ap_romstage.c $( @printf " CC $(subst $(obj)/,,$(@))\n" $(CC) -MMD $(CFLAGS) -I$(src) -D__PRE_RAM__ -I. -I$(obj) -c $< -o $@
-####################################################################### +################################################################################ # done
crt0s = $(src)/arch/x86/init/prologue.inc @@ -268,7 +264,7 @@ ifeq ($(CONFIG_HAVE_BUS_CONFIG),y) ramstage-srcs += src/mainboard/$(MAINBOARDDIR)/get_bus_conf.c endif
-####################################################################### +################################################################################ # Build the final rom image
$(obj)/coreboot.pre: $(objcbfs)/romstage_xip.elf $(obj)/coreboot.pre1 $(CBFSTOOL) @@ -278,7 +274,7 @@ $(obj)/coreboot.pre: $(objcbfs)/romstage_xip.elf $(obj)/coreboot.pre1 $(CBFSTOOL $(CONFIG_CBFS_PREFIX)/romstage x $(shell cat $(objcbfs)/base_xip.txt) mv $@.tmp $@
-####################################################################### +################################################################################ # Build the bootblock
bootblock_lds = $(src)/arch/x86/init/ldscript_failover.lb @@ -335,7 +331,7 @@ else $(CC) -nostdlib -nostartfiles -static -o $@ -L$(obj) -T $(objgenerated)/bootblock.ld $< endif
-####################################################################### +################################################################################ # Build the romstage
$(objcbfs)/romstage_null.debug: $$(romstage-objs) $(objgenerated)/romstage_null.ld diff --git a/src/cpu/Kconfig b/src/cpu/Kconfig index baf686e..1ed721f 100644 --- a/src/cpu/Kconfig +++ b/src/cpu/Kconfig @@ -62,10 +62,90 @@ config SSE2 streaming SIMD instructions. Some parts of coreboot can be built with more efficient code if SSE2 instructions are available.
-config MICROCODE_IN_CBFS - bool "Look for microcode in CBFS" +endif # ARCH_X86 + +config CPU_MICROCODE_IN_CBFS + bool default n + +choice + prompt "Include CPU microcode in CBFS" + default CPU_MICROCODE_CBFS_GENERATE if CPU_MICROCODE_IN_CBFS + default CPU_MICROCODE_CBFS_NONE if !CPU_MICROCODE_IN_CBFS + +config CPU_MICROCODE_CBFS_GENERATE + bool "Generate from tree" help - Load microcode updates from CBFS instead of compiling them in. + Select this option if you want microcode updates to be assembled when + building coreboot and included in the final image as a separate CBFS + file. Microcode will not be hard-coded into ramstage.
-endif # ARCH_X86 + The microcode file and may be removed from the ROM image at a later + time with cbfstool, if desired. + + If unsure, select this option. + +config CPU_MICROCODE_CBFS_EXTERNAL + bool "Include external microcode file" + help + Select this option if you want to include an external file containing + the CPU microcode. This will be included as a separate file in CBFS. + A word of caution: only select this option if you are sure the + microcode that you have is newer than the microcode shipping with + coreboot. + + The microcode file and may be removed from the ROM image at a later + time with cbfstool, if desired. + + If unsure, select "Generate from tree" + +config CPU_MICROCODE_FILE + string "Path and filename of CPU microcode" + depends on CPU_MICROCODE_CBFS_EXTERNAL + default "cpu_microcode.bin" + help + The path and filename of the file containing the CPU microcode. + +config CPU_MICROCODE_CBFS_NONE + bool "Do not include microcode updates" + help + Select this option if you do not want CPU microcode included in CBFS. + Note that for some CPUs, the microcode is hard-coded into the source + tree and is not loaded from CBFS. In this case, microcode will still + be updated. There is a push to move all microcode to CBFS, but this + change is not implemented for all CPUs. + + This option currently applies to: + - Intel SandyBridge/IvyBridge + - VIA Nano + + Microcode may be added to the ROM image at a later time with cbfstool, + if desired. + + If unsure, select "Generate from tree" + + The GOOD: + Microcode updates intend to solve issues that have been discovered + after CPU production. The expected effect is that systems work as + intended with the updated microcode, but we have also seen cases where + issues were solved by not applying microcode updates. + + The BAD: + Note that some operating system include these same microcode patches, + so you may need to also disable microcode updates in your operating + system for this option to have an effect. + + The UGLY: + A word of CAUTION: some CPUs depend on microcode updates to function + correctly. Not updating the microcode may leave the CPU operating at + less than optimal performance, or may cause outright hangups. + There are CPUs where coreboot cannot properly initialize the CPU + without microcode updates + For example, if running with the factory microcode, some Intel + SandyBridge CPUs may hang when enabling CAR, or some VIA Nano CPUs + will hang when changing the frequency. + + Make sure you have a way of flashing the ROM externally before + selecting this option. + +endchoice diff --git a/src/cpu/Makefile.inc b/src/cpu/Makefile.inc index 57273cf..938a8df 100644 --- a/src/cpu/Makefile.inc +++ b/src/cpu/Makefile.inc @@ -1,3 +1,40 @@ +################################################################################ +## Subdirectories +################################################################################ subdirs-y += amd subdirs-y += intel subdirs-y += via + +################################################################################ +## Rules for building the microcode blob in CBFS +################################################################################ + +ifneq ($(CONFIG_CPU_MICROCODE_CBFS_NONE), y) + +cbfs-files-y += cpu_microcode_blob.bin + +cpu_microcode_blob.bin-type = 0x53 + +# External microcode file, or are we generating one ? +ifeq ($(CONFIG_CPU_MICROCODE_CBFS_EXTERNAL), y) +cpu_microcode_blob.bin-file = $(call strip_quotes,$(CONFIG_CPU_MICROCODE_FILE)) +else +cpu_microcode_blob.bin-file = $(obj)/cpu_microcode_blob.bin +endif + +# In case we have more than one "source" (cough) files containing microcode, we +# Link them together in one large blob, so that we get all the microcode updates +# in one file. This makes it easier for objcopy in the final step. +# The --entry=0 is just here to suppress the LD warning. It does not affect the +# final microcode file. +$(obj)/cpu_microcode_blob.o: $$(cpu_microcode-objs) + @printf " LD $(subst $(obj)/,,$(@))\n" + $(LD) -static --entry=0 $< -o $@ + +# We have a lot of useless data in the large blob, and we are only interested in +# the data section, so we only copy that part to the final microcode file +$(obj)/cpu_microcode_blob.bin: $(obj)/cpu_microcode_blob.o + @printf " MICROCODE $(subst $(obj)/,,$(@))\n" + $(OBJCOPY) -j .data -O binary $< $@ + +endif diff --git a/src/cpu/intel/microcode/Makefile.inc b/src/cpu/intel/microcode/Makefile.inc index f4d0102..22655c9 100644 --- a/src/cpu/intel/microcode/Makefile.inc +++ b/src/cpu/intel/microcode/Makefile.inc @@ -1,15 +1,5 @@ -ramstage-y += microcode.c - - -ifeq ($(CONFIG_MICROCODE_IN_CBFS),y) - -SRC_PATH = src/cpu/intel/microcode -FLAGS = -I $(CONFIG_MICROCODE_INCLUDE_PATH) -include $(obj)/config.h -$(obj)/microcode_blob.o: $(SRC_PATH)/microcode_blob.c - $(CC) $(FLAGS) -MMD -c -o $@ $< - -$(obj)/microcode_blob.bin: $(obj)/microcode_blob.o - objcopy -j .data -O binary $< $@ - --include $(obj)/microcode_blob.d -endif +################################################################################ +## One small file with the awesome super-power of updating the cpu microcode +## directly from CBFS. You have been WARNED!!! +################################################################################ +ramstage-y += microcode.c \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/src/cpu/intel/microcode/microcode.c b/src/cpu/intel/microcode/microcode.c index e84bad9..a4471ca 100644 --- a/src/cpu/intel/microcode/microcode.c +++ b/src/cpu/intel/microcode/microcode.c @@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ #include <cpu/x86/msr.h> #include <cpu/intel/microcode.h>
-#if CONFIG_MICROCODE_IN_CBFS +#if CONFIG_CPU_MICROCODE_IN_CBFS #ifdef __PRE_RAM__ #include <arch/cbfs.h> #else @@ -77,7 +77,7 @@ static inline u32 read_microcode_rev(void) return msr.hi; }
-#if CONFIG_MICROCODE_IN_CBFS +#if CONFIG_CPU_MICROCODE_IN_CBFS static #endif void intel_update_microcode(const void *microcode_updates) @@ -144,9 +144,9 @@ void intel_update_microcode(const void *microcode_updates) } }
-#if CONFIG_MICROCODE_IN_CBFS +#if CONFIG_CPU_MICROCODE_IN_CBFS
-#define MICROCODE_CBFS_FILE "microcode_blob.bin" +#define MICROCODE_CBFS_FILE "cpu_microcode_blob.bin"
void intel_update_microcode_from_cbfs(void) { diff --git a/src/cpu/intel/microcode/microcode_blob.c b/src/cpu/intel/microcode/microcode_blob.c deleted file mode 100644 index 69238a9..0000000 --- a/src/cpu/intel/microcode/microcode_blob.c +++ /dev/null @@ -1,22 +0,0 @@ -/* - * This file is part of the coreboot project. - * - * Copyright (C) 2012 The ChromiumOS Authors. All rights reserved. - * - * This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify - * it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by - * the Free Software Foundation; version 2 of the License. - * - * This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, - * but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of - * MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the - * GNU General Public License for more details. - * - * You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License - * along with this program; if not, write to the Free Software - * Foundation, Inc., 51 Franklin St, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 02110-1301 USA - */ - -unsigned microcode[] = { -#include <microcode_blob.h> -}; diff --git a/src/cpu/intel/model_206ax/Kconfig b/src/cpu/intel/model_206ax/Kconfig index 6635868..5c543b8 100644 --- a/src/cpu/intel/model_206ax/Kconfig +++ b/src/cpu/intel/model_206ax/Kconfig @@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ config CPU_SPECIFIC_OPTIONS select SSE2 select UDELAY_LAPIC select SMM_TSEG - select MICROCODE_IN_CBFS + select CPU_MICROCODE_IN_CBFS #select AP_IN_SIPI_WAIT select TSC_SYNC_MFENCE
diff --git a/src/cpu/intel/model_206ax/Makefile.inc b/src/cpu/intel/model_206ax/Makefile.inc index e9b8e6d..6ab4840 100644 --- a/src/cpu/intel/model_206ax/Makefile.inc +++ b/src/cpu/intel/model_206ax/Makefile.inc @@ -5,4 +5,6 @@ ramstage-$(CONFIG_GENERATE_ACPI_TABLES) += acpi.c
smm-$(CONFIG_HAVE_SMI_HANDLER) += finalize.c
+cpu_microcode-$(CONFIG_CPU_MICROCODE_CBFS_GENERATE) += microcode_blob.c + cpu_incs += $(src)/cpu/intel/model_206ax/cache_as_ram.inc diff --git a/src/cpu/intel/model_206ax/microcode_blob.c b/src/cpu/intel/model_206ax/microcode_blob.c new file mode 100644 index 0000000..c2538e8 --- /dev/null +++ b/src/cpu/intel/model_206ax/microcode_blob.c @@ -0,0 +1,22 @@ +/* + * This file is part of the coreboot project. + * + * Copyright (C) 2012 The ChromiumOS Authors. All rights reserved. + * + * This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify + * it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by + * the Free Software Foundation; version 2 of the License. + * + * This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, + * but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of + * MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the + * GNU General Public License for more details. + * + * You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License + * along with this program; if not, write to the Free Software + * Foundation, Inc., 51 Franklin St, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 02110-1301 USA + */ + +unsigned microcode[] = { +#include "microcode_blob.h" +}; diff --git a/src/include/cpu/intel/microcode.h b/src/include/cpu/intel/microcode.h index 289e919..e9c13f9 100644 --- a/src/include/cpu/intel/microcode.h +++ b/src/include/cpu/intel/microcode.h @@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ #define __CPU__INTEL__MICROCODE__
#ifndef __PRE_RAM__ -#if CONFIG_MICROCODE_IN_CBFS +#if CONFIG_CPU_MICROCODE_IN_CBFS void intel_update_microcode_from_cbfs(void); #else void intel_update_microcode(const void *microcode_updates);