CaseySJ
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Hello @AlBeast,Hey all,
A while ago I successfully flashed a X299X Designare and ASUS ThunderboltEX3 (1-port). Now I'm trying to do the same with an GC-Alpine Ridge (rev. 2), with the same ch341a SPI.
I can read the flash contents. Sometimes it returns the same hashes, sometimes random hashes. Even when all three test files are identical, I can't seem to flash onto the board. I receive:
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Is there a thing I missed? I tried reattaching the SPI reader many times, checked all the cables and jumpers (nothing changed compared to the X299X anyway), and it reads out but doesn't want to write. Any thoughts?
Some comments:
- When chip is in an Unknown State after a failed write attempt, it's possible that the contents are corrupted. To determine this, simply check whether a Thunderbolt device still connects and works with the GC-Alpine Ridge.
- If the card is still functioning, we can activate Thunderbolt Bus via SSDT. It's not necessary to flash the card.
- Regardless of how we activate Thunderbolt Bus (via SSDT or via flashing), there will be various problems.
- Wake from sleep may not work for some Thunderbolt devices.
- Thunderbolt devices may not connect or work properly until a warm reboot is done.
- One of the Thunderbolt ports may not work consistently.
- Etc.