Star Labs StarLite MkIV coreboot

Updating the coreboot firmware makes your computer more reliable and can add new features.

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Version 24.02
2024-02-23 16:11:12

This release includes the following features:

  • Rebased on coreboot 24.02.
  • Rebased on edk2/master.

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  • Star Labs on Ubuntu 23.10,fwupd v2.0.0 6 months ago
The vendors testing the update provide no warranty of any kind (express or implied), including but not limited to the warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose or non-infringement. In no event shall these vendors be liable for any claim, damages or other liability.
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Version 8.99 — not be suitable for production systems
2023-11-27 08:31:52

This release includes the following features:

  • Remove the option to enable the legacy 8254 timer
  • Rebased on coreboot/main
  • Rebased on edk2/master

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Version 8.94
2023-09-12 08:11:54

This release includes the following features:

  • Based on coreboot 4.21
  • Rebased on upstream edk2

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Version 8.70 — not be suitable for production systems
2023-08-08 08:36:32

This release includes the following features:

  • Disable PSR
  • Rebase on upstream coreboot
  • Rebase on upstream edk2
  • Restore PCI access to the PMC

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Version 8.50
2023-06-19 08:45:46

This stable release includes the following features:

  • Rebase on coreboot 4.20
  • Rebase on edk2 master
  • Move the configurable options to CFR so they can now be changed in
  • edk2 rather than in coreboot-configurator
  • Tidy up the information displayed in edk2
  • Remove the power_on_after_fail option

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Version 8.37 — not be suitable for production systems
2023-04-11 12:14:43

This stable release includes the following features:

  • Fix the inconsistant memory map in edk2
  • Disable DPST to fix a flicker with recent kernels
  • Dont let coreboot try to change EC values

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Version 8.20
2022-12-22 22:35:37

This stable release includes the following features:

  • Rebased on edk2 master
  • Rebased on coreboot master
  • Reserve the centuary byte
  • Always enumerate uart2
  • Check USB port is compatible before checking PSIV

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Version 8.18 — not be suitable for production systems
2022-11-15 16:23:09

This stable release includes the following features:

  • Rebased on coreboot 4.18
  • Rebased on edk2 master
  • Improve edk2s compatibility with non-compliant USB drives by:
  • Adjust the MaxPacketLength for USB 1.0 devices from 8 to anything less that 64
  • Adjust the MaxPacketLength for USB 2.0 devices from 32 or 64 to anything less than 512
  • Adjust the MaxPacketLength for USB 3.0 devices from 512 to anything less than 1024
  • Stall after requesting descriptor
  • Reset the port after a status change
  • Handle incorrect PSIV indices
  • Don't check for invalid PSIV

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Version 8.17
2022-11-08 15:31:29

This stable release includes the following features:

  • Rebased on coreboot 4.18
  • Improve edk2s compatibility with non-compliant USB drives by:
  • Adjust the MaxPacketLength for USB 1.0 devices from 8 to anything less that 64
  • Adjust the MaxPacketLength for USB 2.0 devices from 32 or 64 to anything less than 512
  • Adjust the MaxPacketLength for USB 3.0 devices from 512 to anything less than 1024
  • Stall after requesting descriptor
  • Reset the port after a status change

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Version 8.16
2022-11-08 15:32:38

This stable release includes the following features:

  • Rebased on coreboot 4.18
  • Improve edk2s compatibility with non-compliant USB drives by:
  • Adjust the MaxPacketLength for USB 1.0 devices from 8 to anything less that 64
  • Adjust the MaxPacketLength for USB 2.0 devices from 32 or 64 to anything less than 512
  • Adjust the MaxPacketLength for USB 3.0 devices from 512 to anything less than 1024
  • Stall after requesting descriptor
  • Reset the port after a status change

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Version 8.15
2022-11-08 15:32:40

This stable release includes the following features:

  • Improved handling of USB devices in edk2
  • Improved resource allocated

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Version 8.14
2022-11-08 15:32:36

This stable release includes the following features:

  • Communicate with IPC over Trusted Sideband
  • Reset USB ports on error
  • Reset USB Ports before initialisation

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Version 8.12
2022-11-08 15:31:33

This stable release includes the following features:

  • Remove unused SD Card interrupt
  • Reset the XHCI controller when entering S5 (Fixes shutdown issue)
  • Adjust THERMTRIP GPIO
  • Enable PMC TSTB interface

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Version 8.09
2022-11-08 15:32:32

This stable release includes the following features:

  • Updated edk2 to edk2-stable202208
  • Modified PDRC to fix issue that preventing shutdown

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Version 8.07
2022-11-08 15:32:31

This stable release includes the following features:

  • Rebased edk2 on upstream edk2
  • Disabled debug output to decrease boot time

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Version 8.05
2022-11-08 15:32:34

This stable release includes the following features:

  • Reduced timeout for initialising SD Card Reader
  • Dynamically created CMOS entries so only relavant options are shown
  • Enabled Measured Boot
  • Removed unused CryptoLib from edk2
  • Fixed relocation address logic check
  • Fixed bug where USB devices weren't recognised in edk2
  • Fixed overlapping BAR from device 1
  • Add PDRC to allow the use of MMCONFIG
  • Update ACPI map
  • Enable verification of the bootblock
  • Compressed Stage1b for faster boot times

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Version 8.02
2022-11-08 15:32:41

This stable release includes the following features:

  • Disabled edk2 serial debug support for faster boot times
  • Configured PCIe Base Address in edk2 to avoid auto-config
  • Increase setup resolution to full screen
  • Adjusted spacing for boot prompt

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Version 4.17
2022-11-08 15:31:32

This stable release includes the following features:

  • Rebased on coreboot 4.17
  • Built using edk2 202205
  • Enabled Enhanced C-States
  • Fixed bug with USB ports
  • Disabled SATA Port 1
  • Initialise all Heci interfaces
  • Simplified GPIO configuration
  • Enabled SATA Power Optimisations
  • Adjust TCC Offset depending on Power Profile
  • Disabled UFS Device
  • Configure LPC IO Registers
  • Configure BIOS Control register on device 31
  • Open MMIO window for the Nuvoton EC to allow updates

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Version 4.16
2022-11-08 15:30:39

Initial release of coreboot for the Lite Mk IV

Uses 7 fewer blobs than AMI

Reduced power consumption

Configurable TDP up to 20W

Based on coreboot 4.16

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