Frequently Asked Questions

How do I determine if my Chrome device has an NPCX chip?

The most reliable method is to use flashrom to probe the chip's ID directly. Execute the following command:

Important

This command must be ran as root or with root-level permissions (e.g: via sudo,doas,etc)

# flashrom -p ec

Compare your output to the examples below to verify the chip type.

Chip Type	Example Flashrom Output
Non-NPCX
NPCX