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hardware:x230 [2024/04/25 16:36] – [Technical data] note re: i7-3667U thumhardware:x230 [2024/10/24 15:38] (current) – adding info about EC firmware thum
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   * New fingerprint sensor   * New fingerprint sensor
  
-===== Technical data =====+====== EC Firmware upgrade ====== 
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 +It is standard practice to update to the latest Lenovo EC firmware before replacing the stock BIOS on Thinkpads. **However**, as a result of CVE-2019-6171, newer Lenovo firmware update files have been digitally signed. Please note that if you upgrade to a locked version, you will not be able to patch your EC without downgrading it. This is not the desired outcome, as it will prevent you from making changes to the EC firmware, for example with the [[https://github.com/hamishcoleman/thinkpad-ec|thinkpad-ec]] tool. Recommendation is to flash the last modifieable EC firmware version. 
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 +===== Last modifieable EC Firmware version ===== 
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 +The last modifiable version on the X230 is BIOS 2.75 (G2ETB5WW) EC 1.14 (G2HT35WW) [[https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/products/laptops-and-netbooks/thinkpad-x-series-laptops/thinkpad-x230/downloads/ds029187|(download)]]. 
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 +====== Technical data ======
  
 The versions available from the factory and the maximum possible expansion stages are listed. The versions available from the factory and the maximum possible expansion stages are listed.
  
-  * Intel 2nd Generation Core CPUs (Sandy-Bridge) (first x230i batch(es): +All CPUs support vt-x, not all support vt-d (PCIe passthrough via the help of IOMMU). 
-    * Intel Celeron 877 (1.40 GHz, 2MB cache, ULV) + 
-    * Intel Core i3-2350M (2.30 GHz, 3MB cache) +  * Intel 3rd Generation Core CPUs (Ivy Bridge), CPU frequency: base frequency/turbo frequency: 
-    * Intel Core i3-2370M (2.40 GHz, 3MB cache) +    * Intel Core i3-3110M (2.4/2.4 GHz, 3MB L3 cache, VT-d: no) 
-    * Intel Core i5-2430M (2.40 GHz, 3MB cache) +    * Intel Core i5-3210M (2.5/3.1 GHz, 3MB L3 cache, VT-d: no) 
-  * Intel 3rd Generation Core CPUs (Ivy Bridge): +    * Intel Core i5-3230M (2.6/3.2 GHz, 3MB L3 cache, VT-d: no) 
-    * Intel Core i3-3110M (2.40 GHz, 3MB cache) +    * Intel Core i5-3320M (2.6/3.3 GHz, 3MB L3 cache, VT-d: **yes**) 
-    * Intel Core i5-3210M (2.50 Ghz, 3MB cache) +    * Intel Core i5-3360M (2.8/3.5 GHz, 3MB L3 cache, VT-d: **yes**) 
-    * Intel Core i5-3320M (2.60 GHz, 3MB cache) +    * Intel Core i5-3380M (2.9/3.6 GHz, 4MB L3 cache, VT-d: **yes**) 
-    * Intel Core i5-3360M (2.80 GHz, 3MB cache) +    * Intel Core i7-3520M (2.9/3.6 GHz, 4MB L3 cache, VT-d: **yes**)
-    * Intel Core i5-3380M (2.90 GHz, 4MB cache) +
-    * Intel Core i7-3520M (2.90 GHz, 4MB cache)+
     * Intel Core i7-3667U (2 GHz, 4 MB cache, ULV) //(we have never seen this CPU out in the wild)//     * Intel Core i7-3667U (2 GHz, 4 MB cache, ULV) //(we have never seen this CPU out in the wild)//
  
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-==== Graphics chips ====+===== Graphics chips =====
  
   * Intel HD 3000 (for Sandy Bridge models)   * Intel HD 3000 (for Sandy Bridge models)
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   * 12.5" 1366x768 Premium HD, LED backlight, IPS panel   * 12.5" 1366x768 Premium HD, LED backlight, IPS panel
  
-==== HDD/SSD ====+===== HDD/SSD =====
  
 2.5" SATA II hard drive or SSD with a height oft 7mm height can be installed. The installation of hard disks & SSDs with 9.5mm height should also be possible if the caddy is removed. 2.5" SATA II hard drive or SSD with a height oft 7mm height can be installed. The installation of hard disks & SSDs with 9.5mm height should also be possible if the caddy is removed.
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-==== RAM ====+===== RAM =====
  
   * PC3-12800 1600MHzDDR3, up to 16GB (2 x 8GB)   * PC3-12800 1600MHzDDR3, up to 16GB (2 x 8GB)
  
-==== Case material ====+===== Case material =====
  
   * Magnesium top cover   * Magnesium top cover
   * Magnesium base unit   * Magnesium base unit
  
-==== Chipset ====+===== Chipset =====
  
   * Intel QM77 Express   * Intel QM77 Express
  
-==== Extensions (ex factory) ====+===== Extensions (ex factory) =====
  
   * MiniPCI Express Slot 1 (right side), with one of the following components:   * MiniPCI Express Slot 1 (right side), with one of the following components:
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     * 256GB SDXC card: PNY Elite SDXC Class 10 UHS-I 90MB/s has already been successfully used in the X230 tablet     * 256GB SDXC card: PNY Elite SDXC Class 10 UHS-I 90MB/s has already been successfully used in the X230 tablet
  
-==== Other special features ====+===== Other special features =====
  
   * Fingerprint reader (optional)   * Fingerprint reader (optional)
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   * ThinkLight and Backlight (optional)   * ThinkLight and Backlight (optional)
  
-==== Interfaces ====+===== Interfaces =====
  
   * 1x audio in/out combined   * 1x audio in/out combined
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   * Gigabit Ethernet, Intel   * Gigabit Ethernet, Intel
  
-==== Batteries & power supply units ====+===== Batteries & power supply units =====
  
   * 4 cells, Li-Ion, 1950mAh, 195g, battery 44, 0A36305   * 4 cells, Li-Ion, 1950mAh, 195g, battery 44, 0A36305
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   * 9-cell, Li-Ion, 5800mAh, 750g, Slice battery 19+, 0A36280   * 9-cell, Li-Ion, 5800mAh, 750g, Slice battery 19+, 0A36280
  
-==== Size and weight ====+===== Size and weight =====
  
   * 305mm x 206.5mm x 19.0-26.6mm; from 1.34kg - 1.67kg, depending on the battery supplied   * 305mm x 206.5mm x 19.0-26.6mm; from 1.34kg - 1.67kg, depending on the battery supplied
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 ====== ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 Docking Stations ====== ====== ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 Docking Stations ======
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   * [[https://www.thinkwiki.org/wiki/Category:X230|www.thinkwiki.org X230]]   * [[https://www.thinkwiki.org/wiki/Category:X230|www.thinkwiki.org X230]]
   * [[https://thinkwiki.de/X230|thinkwiki.de X230]]   * [[https://thinkwiki.de/X230|thinkwiki.de X230]]
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