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Gigabyte announced a BIOS update extending support for upcoming Intel processors to its full lineup of B760 and H610 motherboards, covering both DDR4 and DDR5 variants, with the chips expected in early 2027. The update excludes other LGA 1700 boards like Z690, Z790, and B660, and Gigabyte has not revealed SKUs, specs, or pricing for the new CPUs.
The Free Software Foundation is sponsoring GNU Boot, a project aiming to provide a fully free and open replacement for proprietary BIOS and UEFI firmware. The initiative positions itself as an 'ethical' option for users seeking to avoid nonfree boot firmware on their computers.
A new method called hot flashing enables users to replace BIOS chips while the system remains powered on. This process involves swapping the BIOS chip during operation to restore or update the BIOS without shutting down the computer. The technique aims to provide a faster recovery option for corrupted BIOS situations.
A hobbyist purchased a Tektronix TDS7104, a 1 GHz, 4-channel oscilloscope from the early 2000s, at a Silicon Valley flea market for $300 after negotiating down from $700. The unit initially powered on and ran fine, but hours later it failed to boot properly, throwing a CMOS battery error at the BIOS screen. The author documents the process of diagnosing and repairing the aging instrument to restore full functionality.
Lenovo confirmed that some Legion Go handhelds are going blank when installing BIOS version V42. The update wasn't pushed through Windows Update or Legion Space, and Lenovo has since removed it from its support site while it investigates.