Enable BIOS Flash Write Protection (/WP)
Hi All
I'm trying to enable write protection for Up Xtreme BIOS.
The chip type is W25Q256JW and it has /WP option.
I'm not sure how can I enable it on this board.
Regards,
Tal
Answers
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Hi
I've tried to enable BIOS flash write protection (/WP) directly by connecting the /WP and GND legs of the flash chip (W25Q256JW) but it seems the flash is still R/W (the status registers can be written).
I thought of another approach.
Maybe the CPLD can help me achieve what I'm trying.So my questions are:
Can the CPLD be used to control the flash registers?
Where is the CPLD firmware stored?
Is the CPLD code open source and can be manipulated?Thanks,
Tal -
Hi @tallu
you can enable the WP for UpXtreme BIOS through flashrom software on Ubuntu machine.
command : flashrom -h
-l | --layout read ROM layout from
--wp-disable disable write protection
--wp-enable enable write protection
--wp-list list supported write protection ranges
--wp-status show write protection statusso, according to your requirement you can use the above options.
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