flashrom:tldr:39fe0

flashrom: Probe the chip, ensuring the wiring is correct.

flashrom

$ flashrom --programmer ${programmer}

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The command "flashrom --programmer ${programmer}" is used to interact with and program firmware on various flash memory chips.

Here's a breakdown of the different components:

"flashrom": This is the command-line tool used to read, write, erase, and verify flash memory chips. It is commonly used for flashing firmware on BIOS/UEFI chips, network switches, routers, etc.
"--programmer": This option specifies the programmer module to be used with flashrom. A programmer is a hardware device or interface that connects to the flash memory chip and allows reading from, writing to, erasing, or verifying its contents.
"${programmer}": This is a placeholder that should be replaced with the specific type or name of the programmer module or hardware you want to use. It could be something like "buspirate_spi", "usbblaster", "dediprog", etc., depending on the supported programmer modules by your flashrom installation.

By providing the appropriate programmer module, this command allows flashrom to communicate with and perform operations on the flash memory chip specified with the chosen programmer.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.

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