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System76 Open Firmware Models
System76 Open Firmware
When we say Open Firmware, we're referring to open-source firmware that uses the following technologies:
- coreboot
- EDK2
- System76 Firmware Apps
The source code for our Open Firmware can be found here.
System76 Open EC
When we say Open EC, we're talking about the Embedded Controller firmware, which handles components on the system such as:
- Keyboard
- Touchpad
- Power Button
The source code for our Open EC can be found here.
Hardware utilizing Open Firmware/Open EC
| System | Open Firmware | Open EC |
|---|---|---|
| addw2 | Yes* | Yes* |
| bonw14 | Yes | Yes |
| darp8 | Yes | Yes |
| darp7 | Yes | Yes |
| darp6 | Yes | Yes* |
| galp6 | Yes | Yes |
| galp5 | Yes | Yes |
| galp4 | Yes | No |
| gaze17 | Yes | Yes |
| gaze16 | Yes | Yes |
| gaze15 | Yes* | Yes* |
| lemp11 | Yes | Yes |
| lemp10 | Yes | Yes |
| lemp9 | Yes | Yes |
| oryp9 | Yes | Yes |
| oryp8 | Yes | Yes |
| oryp7 | Yes | Yes |
| oryp6 | Yes | Yes |
* These models shipped with closed firmware/EC, but have since been updated to Open Firmware/EC. This article can be used to move your system from closed to Open Firmware/EC.