Raptor Talos II

Table of contents

1. Raptor Talos II
   1. ✅ Active: CPU generation still receiving microcode updates (POWER9)
   2. ✅ PROTECTED: TPM GPIO Reset
   3. Hardware Compatibility
   4. ⚡ Safety First
   5. Disassembly
   6. Flashing

✅ Active: CPU generation still receiving microcode updates (POWER9)

POWER9 platform — still receiving microcode/firmware. See BOARDS_AND_TESTERS.md, Heads threat model.

✅ PROTECTED: TPM GPIO Reset

Not an Intel platform — not affected by Intel PCH GPIO reset. See Per-Board Protection Status, TPM GPIO Reset Vulnerability.

Hardware Compatibility

Hardware: talos-2 — see the Hardware Compatibility List.

⚡ Safety First

Before starting, please read our SPI Programmer Best Practices guide for essential safety information and programmer recommendations.

Disassembly

The Talos II is a POWER9 workstation/server platform. Flashing is done via the BMC — no physical SPI programmer needed.

→ Dasharo Talos II overview → Dasharo Initial Deployment (BMC flashing, mboxctl emulation) → Dasharo Hardware Matrix → Raptor CS wiki (Hostboot firmware, PNOR flashing) → Raptor CS Firmware Upgrade Quickstart

Flashing

Flashing procedures are maintained by Raptor CS. This guide will be expanded with community-contributed content.