diff --git a/docs/uefi.md b/docs/uefi.md index 1987cddfd..3695d121c 100644 --- a/docs/uefi.md +++ b/docs/uefi.md @@ -33,11 +33,7 @@ Any UEFI capable image can be booted using the Cloud Hypervisor specific firmwar To make Cloud Hypervisor use UEFI boot, pass the `CLOUDHV.fd` file path as an argument to the `--kernel` option. The firmware file will be opened in read only mode. -The same firmware can be used with Cloud Hypervisor or with QEMU. This is particularly useful if using QEMU for the preparation phase. - # Links - [OVMF wiki](https://github.com/tianocore/tianocore.github.io/wiki/OVMF) - [Cloud Hypervisor specific tree](https://github.com/cloud-hypervisor/edk2/tree/ch) -- [Redhat OVMF Status Report](https://access.redhat.com/sites/default/files/attachments/ovmf-whtepaper-031815.pdf) -- [SeaBIOS Build Overview](https://www.seabios.org/Build_overview#Build_as_a_UEFI_Compatibility_Support_Module_.28CSM.29) diff --git a/docs/windows.md b/docs/windows.md index 8d8feb970..12dfe05c1 100644 --- a/docs/windows.md +++ b/docs/windows.md @@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ __Prerequisites__ - QEMU, version >=5.0.0 is recommended. - Windows installation ISO. Obtained through MSDN, Visual Studio subscription, evaluation center, etc. - [VirtIO driver ISO](https://fedorapeople.org/groups/virt/virtio-win/direct-downloads/stable-virtio/) -- Suitable [OVMF](uefi.md) firmware +- Suitable firmware for Cloud Hypervisor (`CLOUDHV.fd`) and for QEMU (`OVMF.fd`) - With the suggested image size of 30G, there should be enough free disk space to hold the installation ISO and any other necessary files This step currently requires QEMU to install Windows onto the guest. QEMU is only used at the preparation stage, the resulting image is then fully functional with Cloud Hypervisor.