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diff --git a/Documentation/northbridge/intel/sandybridge/me_cleaner.md b/Documentation/northbridge/intel/sandybridge/me_cleaner.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000000..1086e7e09199 --- /dev/null +++ b/Documentation/northbridge/intel/sandybridge/me_cleaner.md @@ -0,0 +1,20 @@ +# ME Cleaner +It's possible to 'clean' the ME partition within the flash medium as part +of the build process. While cleaning as much code as possible is removed +from the ME firmware partition. In this state the ME errors out and doesn't +operate any more. + +**Using a 'cleaned' ME partition may lead to issues and its use should be +carefully evaulated.** + +## Observations with 'cleaned' ME + +* Instable LPC bus + * SuperIO is malfunctioning + * TPM is malfunctioning + * Random system shutdowns on high bus activity + +## Filing bug reports + +Always test with unmodified IFD and ME section before reporting bugs to the +coreboot project. |