From 8da6e811608fb4d843b823c4102d75a17a058d2c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: thomas-zimmerman <41023059+thomas-zimmerman@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Mon, 17 Jun 2024 11:57:42 -0600
Subject: [PATCH] add note for EC update (#1239)

* add note for EC update

Firmware updates that include EC firmware updates require a full power cycle to complete. Added a note suggesting either AC power unplug/plug or holding power button for 15 seconds.

* Update system-firmware.md

..and fix language.
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 content/system-firmware.md | 2 ++
 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+)

diff --git a/content/system-firmware.md b/content/system-firmware.md
index 0e2bc56182..e8572d5971 100644
--- a/content/system-firmware.md
+++ b/content/system-firmware.md
@@ -92,6 +92,8 @@ Depending on the model, the system may reboot at this point. The system's fans m
 
 After the system powers off, **press the power button** to turn it back on. It may be necessary to power on more than once after a firmware update. On machines running Open Firmware, the system should then boot normally.
 
+* Note: EC firmware updates need to have the whole system power cycled, not just a reboot. To force a power cycle, either unplug the AC power adapter once the system shuts down for 15 seconds before plugging the AC power adapter back in or press and hold the power button for 15 seconds to force the power off.
+
 ### Disabling the ME
 
 For laptops not running Open Firmware, a few extra steps may be required after an update to ensure the Intel ME is disabled.