[Kernel-packages] [Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2017-12-24 Thread jcdutton
Trimmer, It is best to wait to install 17.10 until the Ubuntu web site has it available for download again. Currently the Ubuntu web site states: "The download of Ubuntu 17.10 is currently discouraged due to an issue on certain Lenovo laptops. Once fixed this download will be enabled again." So

[Kernel-packages] [Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2017-12-23 Thread jcdutton
There might be a way to fix this in software, without the need for a hardware motherboard replacement. So, my advice is be patient, and wait for the official fix. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Kernel Packages, which is subscribed to linux in Ubuntu. https://bu

[Kernel-packages] [Bug 1734147] Re: Ubuntu 17.10 corrupting BIOS - many LENOVO laptops models

2017-12-23 Thread jcdutton
Caveat: I am not from Ubuntu, Lenovo or Intel. So the below is just speculations and not fact. There might be some good news for all the users experiencing this problem. The problem appears to be for laptops with the W25Q64FW flash chip from Winbound. https://www.winbond.com/resource-files/w25q6