.. include:: /urls.rst

.. _l14_ec:

Embedded Controller
===================

The Librem 14 Embedded Controller (EC) is a small processor that controls hardware functions of the Librem 14.
It manages system power, battery charging, keyboard, and more.

The Librem 14 EC is active when the AC adapter is plugged in, even if the computer is turned off.
It is also active when the computer is turned on, even if the AC adapter is not plugged in.
The EC runs `Librem EC <Librem EC firmware source code_>`_, a free and open source firmware.

.. toctree::
   ec/install
   ec/upgrade


.. _l14_ec_related:

EC-related software
-------------------

* `Librem EC firmware source code`_

  .. seealso::
	 See the `Librem EC wiki`_ for hints about usage and development.

* `coreboot <coreboot_repo_>`_
* `ACPI Linux kernel driver <ec_acpi_dkms_>`_
	* Used to get access to userspace settings in the EC like charge thresholds, programmable LEDs, etc.