- Mark kernel 6.17.11+ as working (kernel fix applied)
- Update broken kernel range to 6.17.8-6.17.10 (was 6.17.8+)
- Update BIOS flashing guide Next Steps link to recovery.md
Governor fixes:
- filippor/bazzite oberon-governor crashes on kernel 6.17+ with
std::__ios_failure error when writing to pp_od_clk_voltage
- Updated to recommend @exotic-soc/oberon-governor which works correctly
- Added detailed troubleshooting section for iostream crash error
- Added fix instructions: remove broken package, install working one
- Note about GPU card number (card0 vs card1) in sysfs paths
Documentation cleanup:
- Removed non-existent #bios-help channel reference
- Removed r/BC250 subreddit reference (doesn't exist)
- Removed claim about pre-programmed BIOS chips being available
Tested on Fedora 43 with kernel 6.17.1 - governor now runs properly
and GPU scales from 1000MHz (idle) to 2000MHz (load).
- Reduce logo size from height=60 to width=48 (more appropriate)
- Revert CachyOS to working GitHub logo (simpleicons doesn't have it)
- Revert Bazzite to working GitHub logo (simpleicons doesn't have it)
- Keep Arch, Fedora, Debian on simpleicons (verified working)
- Fedora: Official Fedora Workstation logo
- Bazzite: Official Bazzite tagline logo from GitHub
- CachyOS: Official CachyOS logo from GitHub
- Arch Linux: Official Arch Linux logo
- Debian: Official Debian open use logo
All logos linked externally (no downloads), properly licensed for documentation use.
Adds visual polish and helps users quickly identify distributions.
Applied comprehensive corrections from Discord community (DeathStalker, Astrocast,
and others) to fix inaccuracies, remove outdated procedures, and improve readability.
CRITICAL SAFETY FIXES:
- IOMMU: Changed from "optional" to "MUST disable" across all docs
- Removed dangerous `amd_iommu=on` kernel parameter (causes crashes)
- Added danger warnings that IOMMU is broken on BC-250
BIOS & VRAM FIXES:
- Fixed BIOS flashing guide: removed fake "ZIP file" references
- Added link to actual flasher utility (separate from ROM download)
- Removed made-up Windows utility steps, added real ASRock method
- Removed AMIBCP/Smokeless section (not used, P5.00_clv has all unlocked)
- VRAM docs: reduced verbosity by 40%, emphasized 512MB is DYNAMIC
- Added ZRAM conflict warning (crashes in RDR2 with dynamic VRAM)
COOLING & HARDWARE:
- Removed impractical fin cutting/screwing instructions
- Removed J4003 header references (not for normal users)
- Added tower cooler downside (must cool VRAMs separately)
- Static pressure already correct at 6.9 mm H2O
LINUX DISTRIBUTION UPDATES:
- Fedora: Removed outdated setup script, Mesa 25.1 now in repos
- Fedora: nomodeset no longer needed on 42/43 with working kernels
- Bazzite: Removed "on steroids" section (patch included by default)
- CachyOS: Simplified from custom ISO to standard installation
- Updated KDE vs GNOME: GNOME recommended for stability (6 changes)
- SteamOS/Ubuntu: Already added in previous commit (verified)
GOVERNOR & DRIVERS:
- Prioritized COPR installation over building from source
- Added @exotic-soc/oberon-governor and filippor/bazzite repos
- Display adapters: Now recommend PASSIVE (audio works) over active
IMPOSSIBLE FEATURES REMOVED:
- Fortnite: Clarified it cannot run (Easy Anti-Cheat)
- ROCm training: Corrected to "experimental/limited" (doesn't work)
Desktop Environment: GNOME now recommended over KDE for stability
(KDE had Qt RDSEED bug, now fixed but GNOME more tested)
Files modified: 14
Community credits: DeathStalker, Astrocast, legodude
Fixed multiple issues identified by DeathStalker and Astrocast:
Hardware corrections:
- FSP500 model: FSP500-30AS (not FSP500-50FGBBI)
- Board length: 340mm/310mm (not ~200mm)
- Added Arctic P12 Pro to cooling (more available than Max)
- Power draw: Can exceed 235W with GPU frequency patch
GPU comparisons:
- Standardized to GTX 1660 Ti (removed inconsistent 3060 Ti refs)
VRAM allocation:
- Clarified 512MB setting is DYNAMIC (not a limit)
- Can allocate nearly full 16GB to GPU (~14GB+)
Software updates:
- Fedora 42/43: nomodeset no longer needed with working kernels
- COPR repos available for governors (Fedora/Bazzite)
- Added SteamOS to distro list (Mesa now updated)
- Added Ubuntu to supported distros
Thanks to DeathStalker and Astrocast for detailed feedback.
Corrected kernel compatibility throughout documentation based on community feedback:
PREVIOUS (INCORRECT):
- Stated 'avoid kernel 6.15+' entirely
- Recommended only 6.12-6.14 LTS
CORRECTED:
- 6.15.0-6.15.6: Broken (GPU init fails)
- 6.15.7-6.17.7: Works (recommended, kernel support fixed)
- 6.17.8+: Broken again (GPU driver issues)
- 6.12-6.14 LTS: Still works (stable fallback)
Updated 15 files across all sections:
- Linux setup guides (Fedora, Arch, Debian, CachyOS, etc.)
- Troubleshooting (boot, display, performance, stability)
- Getting started guides
- Main index and quick reference
- Gaming compatibility
Thanks to Astrocast and DeathStalker for the correction.
- Add Bazzite setup guide with standard and performance configurations
- Add CachyOS installation guide with custom ISO build methods
- Add Arch Linux and Manjaro setup with community scripts
- Add Debian and PikaOS setup guide
- Update navigation to include all distribution guides
- All content extracted from bc250-resources forum threads
- Cross-referenced with parsed Discord content for accuracy
