From 6c89739f0411a9cd03e949e7729d61f5b022de16 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Andreas <41449730+nonergodic@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 20 Aug 2024 06:42:20 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] Add bullet point to Before You Begin section in system-firmware doc (#1134) Co-authored-by: Jacob Kauffmann --- content/system-firmware.md | 4 +++- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/content/system-firmware.md b/content/system-firmware.md index 150a353bdd..f1e46a06d5 100644 --- a/content/system-firmware.md +++ b/content/system-firmware.md @@ -24,9 +24,11 @@ These instructions are for System76 owners who have been prompted for a firmware * USB Type-C charging is **not** supported during firmware updates on the following models: Galago Pro (galp3-c, galp4), Darter Pro (darp5, darp6) * **Disconnect external devices**, including any displays or USB devices. * If external devices are connected, the firmware update may restart without being written (and without showing an error). +* Make sure you can **see the System76 splash screen on boot**. + * Some GPU ports might not provide a signal before booting is complete. You may need to switch from using one type of cable to another, or use the built-in screen on a laptop. * **Take a picture of these instructions** or pull up [s76.co/sfu](https://s76.co/sfu) on a phone or other device for reference. * During the firmware updating process, **the system will restart several times**. Prompts will occasionally ask for user involvement. - + ### Starting the Update (GUI) In Pop!\_OS, you can check for firmware updates using **Settings -> Firmware**.