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[READ FIRST] Access Advanced settings through EFI shell
(05-12-2013, 05:31 AM)Falseclock Wrote:
(05-10-2013, 01:08 PM)elyavark9 Wrote: HP DV6-7280LA
-Bios Revision : 3.7
-Bios Version: F.24
-Bios Type : Insyde EFI
I need the AHCI option, and if possible, unlock the Advanced tab c:

1. Download latest version of you BIOS which is F.26
2. Flash new BIOS
3. Take USB stick and format to FAT32
4. Create directory structure EFI\Boot
5. Download BOOTX64.EFI
6. Put downloaded file to Boot directory.
7. Restart and enter BIOS setup.
8. Make sure you have following values:
Legacy Support: Disable
Secure Boot: Disable
9. Reboot and press F9 to boot from USB stick
10. Give commands:
setup_var 0x36 0x01
setup_var 0x39 0x01

11. Reboot and you Windows should find Intel AHCI controller.
12. REPORT RESULT HERE
13. Enjoy.

Here is required information from F.26 dump
Code:
┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Form Name: 'InsydeH2O Setup Utility'                                                               [ ID: '0x0023' ]│
└────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Subtitle: 'IDE Configuration'
┌- Grayout IF:
|    Question [ ID: '0x11' ] == 0x02
|    Question [ ID: '0x10' ] == 0x01
|    AND expression
└- END IF Grayout;
Select option: 'IDE Controller'                 [ VarStore: '0x36', QuestionId: '0x1b',   Help: 'DISABLED: Disables SATA Controller. ENABLED: Enables SATA Controller.']
  Option: 'Disabled'                            [ Value: '0'   Default: 'false'    Type: 'int8'  ]
  Option: 'Enabled'                             [ Value: '1'   Default: 'true'     Type: 'int8'  ]
┌- Grayout IF:
|    Question [ ID: '0x11' ] == 0x02
|    Question [ ID: '0x10' ] == 0x01
|    AND expression
|    Question [ ID: '0x1b' ] == 0x00
|    OR expression
└- END IF Grayout;
Select option: 'HDC Configure As'               [ VarStore: '0x39', QuestionId: '0x1c',   Help: 'Set Harddisk Controller Configure Type']
  Option: 'IDE'                                 [ Value: '0'   Default: 'false'    Type: 'int8'  ]
  Option: 'AHCI'                                [ Value: '1'   Default: 'false'    Type: 'int8'  ]
  Option: 'RAID'                                [ Value: '2'   Default: 'true'     Type: 'int8'  ]


Hello Falseclock...

I have the same problem that elyavark9, do you remember?

-HP DV6-7280LA
-Bios Revision : 3.7
-Bios Version : F.24
-Bios Type : Insyde EFI

So, you gave him a solution by updating the BIOS to the F.26 version and using a FAT32 pendrive with a file (EFI\Boot\BOOTX64.EFI).

Ok, I made all that, EXCEPT the BIOS update because HP retired that update of his website :/

When I try to do all, omiting that step the BOOTX64.EFI doesn't load, it shows an black screen without any message and it doesn't continues.

Help me out with this please!!

Regards!
Enrique Wood.
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(08-30-2013, 10:18 PM)EnriqueWood Wrote:
(05-12-2013, 05:31 AM)Falseclock Wrote:
(05-10-2013, 01:08 PM)elyavark9 Wrote: HP DV6-7280LA
-Bios Revision : 3.7
-Bios Version: F.24
-Bios Type : Insyde EFI
I need the AHCI option, and if possible, unlock the Advanced tab c:

1. Download latest version of you BIOS which is F.26
2. Flash new BIOS
3. Take USB stick and format to FAT32
4. Create directory structure EFI\Boot
5. Download BOOTX64.EFI
6. Put downloaded file to Boot directory.
7. Restart and enter BIOS setup.
8. Make sure you have following values:
Legacy Support: Disable
Secure Boot: Disable
9. Reboot and press F9 to boot from USB stick
10. Give commands:
setup_var 0x36 0x01
setup_var 0x39 0x01

11. Reboot and you Windows should find Intel AHCI controller.
12. REPORT RESULT HERE
13. Enjoy.

Here is required information from F.26 dump
Code:
┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Form Name: 'InsydeH2O Setup Utility'                                                               [ ID: '0x0023' ]│
└────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Subtitle: 'IDE Configuration'
┌- Grayout IF:
|    Question [ ID: '0x11' ] == 0x02
|    Question [ ID: '0x10' ] == 0x01
|    AND expression
└- END IF Grayout;
Select option: 'IDE Controller'                 [ VarStore: '0x36', QuestionId: '0x1b',   Help: 'DISABLED: Disables SATA Controller. ENABLED: Enables SATA Controller.']
  Option: 'Disabled'                            [ Value: '0'   Default: 'false'    Type: 'int8'  ]
  Option: 'Enabled'                             [ Value: '1'   Default: 'true'     Type: 'int8'  ]
┌- Grayout IF:
|    Question [ ID: '0x11' ] == 0x02
|    Question [ ID: '0x10' ] == 0x01
|    AND expression
|    Question [ ID: '0x1b' ] == 0x00
|    OR expression
└- END IF Grayout;
Select option: 'HDC Configure As'               [ VarStore: '0x39', QuestionId: '0x1c',   Help: 'Set Harddisk Controller Configure Type']
  Option: 'IDE'                                 [ Value: '0'   Default: 'false'    Type: 'int8'  ]
  Option: 'AHCI'                                [ Value: '1'   Default: 'false'    Type: 'int8'  ]
  Option: 'RAID'                                [ Value: '2'   Default: 'true'     Type: 'int8'  ]


Hello Falseclock...

I have the same problem that elyavark9, do you remember?

-HP DV6-7280LA
-Bios Revision : 3.7
-Bios Version : F.24
-Bios Type : Insyde EFI

So, you gave him a solution by updating the BIOS to the F.26 version and using a FAT32 pendrive with a file (EFI\Boot\BOOTX64.EFI).

Ok, I made all that, EXCEPT the BIOS update because HP retired that update of his website :/

When I try to do all, omiting that step the BOOTX64.EFI doesn't load, it shows an black screen without any message and it doesn't continues.

Help me out with this please!!

Regards!
Enrique Wood.

Hi EnriqueWood,

the method of falseclock work for me with Legacy Support: Enabled
give it try and rename your pen drive with name: HP_TOOLS.
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Hi falseclock,

Here is my request:

HP ENVY dv7-7301eo
-BIOS version: F.29
-BIOS revision: 15.40
-BIOS type: Insyde EFI
-BIOS download link: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/12613013/181D.bin

I want AHCI to be enabled. Can you post the full dump log as well?

Thanks,
Jani
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HP ENVY DV6 7385el
Insyde H20
Bios version: F.28
Bios type: Insyde EFI

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softw...1&sw_lang=

hello I'm new Falseclock I was following your discussion, I have done the following steps:

1. Take USB stick and format to FAT32
2. Create directory structure EFI\Boot and rename HP_TOOLS
3. Download BOOTX64.EFI
4. Put downloaded file to Boot directory.
5. Restart and enter BIOS setup.
6. Make sure you have following values:
Legacy Support: enable
Secure Boot: Disable
USB 3.0: auto
7. Reboot and press F9 to boot from USB stick
8. Give commands:
setup_var 0x36 0x01
setup_var 0x39 0x01
11. Reboot and you Windows should find Intel AHCI controller.

now AHCI is enable in win8, but the secret menu is not activated, now the menu is original.

to restore the initial values ​​as I do?
I removed the cmos battery but nothing changes.
I restore origina bios F.28 but nothing changes.
what values ​​to enter for the original settings?

just write the following instructions?
setup_var 0x36 0x00
setup_var 0x39 0x00

thanks your answer
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Hello, Falseclock!
Can you help me?
I have .ROM file. But perl perl issues the following errors:
-Use of uninitialized value in numeric lt (<) at uefidump.pl line 245.
-Can't use an undefined value as an ARRAY reference at uefidump.pl line 69.

HP Pavilion 15-b052sr
-Bios Version: F1A
-Bios Type : InsydeH20

I need to disable integrated video.

Thanks!
(Пишу тут, на хабре нет инвайта. Могу прислать сам .ROM файл. Хочется получить полный дамп всего биоса :( Помоги пожалуйста)
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HP Pavilion g6-2221ss
Insyde H20 Rev. 3.7
Bios version: F.24
Bios type: Insyde EFI


http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp60501-61000/sp60587.exe (bios f.24)

Lates bios is http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp62001-62500/sp62218.exe (F.25)

I need AHCI, Advanced menu , menu for switchable/integrated/dedicated graphics .

Thanks.
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(05-12-2013, 05:31 AM)Falseclock Wrote:
(05-10-2013, 01:08 PM)elyavark9 Wrote: HP DV6-7280LA
-Bios Revision : 3.7
-Bios Version: F.24
-Bios Type : Insyde EFI
I need the AHCI option, and if possible, unlock the Advanced tab c:

1. Download latest version of you BIOS which is F.26
2. Flash new BIOS
3. Take USB stick and format to FAT32
4. Create directory structure EFI\Boot
5. Download BOOTX64.EFI
6. Put downloaded file to Boot directory.
7. Restart and enter BIOS setup.
8. Make sure you have following values:
Legacy Support: Disable
Secure Boot: Disable
9. Reboot and press F9 to boot from USB stick
10. Give commands:
setup_var 0x36 0x01
setup_var 0x39 0x01

11. Reboot and you Windows should find Intel AHCI controller.
12. REPORT RESULT HERE
13. Enjoy.
Hi Falseclock,

I've been doing a bit of reading about this but wasn't sure how similar the Insyde bios' are between different notebook models. I have a DV6-7030tx, bios vF28, InsydeH20 Setup v3.7. Would the above instructions work or do I need to take additional steps to confirm the valid codes to apply?

Also, is there much of a risk of modding the bios this way?
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Hi there, I want to unlock my bios, so that I can use the advanced and -AHCI option. Can you please help me ?
Thank you.

-Motherboard Manufacturer and Model : Hewlett-Packard Hp Envy 17 3270nr
-Bios Revision : 3.7
-Bios Version : F.0B
-Bios Type : InsydeH20
-Bios SLIC : v2.1
-Bios Link : http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softw...6&sw_lang=
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Hp pavilion g6-2342dx
Insyde f.26

I need help changing the dedicated or shared memory (not sure of correct terminology). The system came set with an amd a8-4500 and 512mb vram. (with support for up to two)I have upgraded the cpu to amd a10-5750m and increased the memory to 8gb. So i would like to change the vram to 1gb. I understand that the rams speed is crucial to video performance and that 512mb and 1gb it makes no difference to preformance on lower settings but i would like to increase the vram to use with games that utilize the full 1gb on high settings.Huh

http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp60501-61000/sp60936.exe

sorry forgot the link at first
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Falseclock, I want to use the advanced and -AHCI option of my bios. Can you please help me ?
Thank you.

-Motherboard Manufacturer and Model : Hewlett-Packard Hp Envy 17 3270nr
-Bios Revision : 3.7
-Bios Version : F.0B
-Bios Type : InsydeH20
-Bios SLIC : v2.1
-Bios Link: Hp Envy 17 3270nr

(05-12-2013, 03:17 AM)Falseclock Wrote: THIS TOPIC mostly for newest notebooks (2012-2013 years) ONLY with RSA signed BIOSes, when Phoenix tool can't open your rom file.

3 weeks ago, when I came to this forums I was a newbie for BIOS modding or accessing it's hidden options.

But I searched a lot of information over internet and found some smart hints.

Having a huge programming skills in disassembling and ASN.1 data reading/parsing I realized a good way to change bios settings without modding.

I have HP Pavillion dv7 7171er with Insyde H2O RSA signed bios.

I found the way how to get it decrypted but all attempts to flash modded bios with patched DLL was unsuccessful. Each time I had to recover my Laptop with Win+B restoring.

On 15th time when by laptop was bricked again I decided to disassemble Setup Menu and found where needed options for me are hidden and how to access them for changes.

So here is small part of decompiled Setup Menu.

As you can see, it is realy represent's what we see in reality.

Code:
╔════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗
║ FormSet: 'Main'                                                         GUID: a04a27f4-df00-4d42-b552-39511302113d ║
╟────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────╢
║ VarStore Id: '0x1234', Size: '900', Name: 'SystemConfig'                GUID: a04a27f4-df00-4d42-b552-39511302113d ║
╚════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Form Name: 'Main'                                                                                  [ ID: '0x0001' ]│
└────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
┌- Grayout IF:
|    Question [ ID: 0x08 ] == 0x02
|    Question [ ID: 0x07 ] == 0x01
|    AND expression
└- END IF Grayout;
Time: 'System Time' [ QId: '0x01', VarStoreId: '0x00', Help: '<Enter> selects field.' ]
  Default value: '00:00:00', Type: 0x05
Date: 'System Date' [ QId: '0x02', VarStoreId: '0x00', Help: '<Enter> selects field.' ]
  Default value: '2010/05/01', Type: 0x06
┌- Grayout IF:
|    EQ == TRUE
|    Text: 'Notebook Model'                 Default: '[Not Detected]'                 Help: ' '
|    Text: 'Product Number'                 Default: '[Not Detected]'                 Help: ' '
|    Text: 'System Board ID'                Default: '[Not Detected]'                 Help: ' '
|    Text: 'Born On Date'                   Default: '[Not Detected]'                 Help: ' '
|    Text: 'Processor Type'                 Default: '[Not Detected]'                 Help: ' '
|    ┌- Suppress IF:
|    |    Question [ ID: 0x06 ] == 0x00
|    |    Text: 'Processor Speed'                Default: '[Not Detected]'                 Help: ' '
|    └- END IF Suppress;
|    Text: 'Total Memory'                   Default: '[Not Detected]'                 Help: ' '
|    Text: 'BIOS Version'                   Default: 'Fake Data'                      Help: ' '
|    Text: 'BIOS Vendor'                    Default: 'Insyde'                         Help: ' '
|    Text: 'Serial Number'                  Default: '[Not Detected]'                 Help: ' '
|    Text: 'UUID Number'                    Default: '[Not Detected]'                 Help: ' '
|    Text: 'Product configuration ID'       Default: '[Not Detected]'                 Help: ' '
|    Text: 'System Board CT Number'         Default: 'C AAAA RR SS WW X X X'          Help: ' '
|    Text: 'Factory installed OS'           Default: '[Not Detected]'                 Help: ' '
|    ┌- Suppress IF:
|    |    Question [ ID: 0x05 ] == 0x00
|    |    Text: 'Primary Battery SN'             Default: 'N/A'                            Help: ' '
|    └- END IF Suppress;
|    ┌- Suppress IF:
|    |    Question [ ID: 0x04 ] == 0x00
|    |    Text: 'Secondary Battery SN'           Default: ''                               Help: ' '
|    └- END IF Suppress;
└- END IF Grayout;
Reference: 'System Log' [ ID: '0x0540' ]

┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Form Name: 'System Log'                                                                            [ ID: '0x0540' ]│
└────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Subtitle: 'System Log'
Action:                                 Help: View the system diagnostic failure results.
Text: 'Result:'                        Default: 'Time:'                          Help: 'View the system diagnostic failure results.'
┌- Grayout IF:
|    EQ == TRUE
|    Text: ' '                              Default: '- No Data -'                    Help: 'View the system diagnostic failure results.'
|    Text: ' '                              Default: '- No Data -'                    Help: 'View the system diagnostic failure results.'
|    Text: ' '                              Default: '- No Data -'                    Help: 'View the system diagnostic failure results.'
|    Text: ' '                              Default: '- No Data -'                    Help: 'View the system diagnostic failure results.'
|    Text: ' '                              Default: '- No Data -'                    Help: 'View the system diagnostic failure results.'
|    Text: ' '                              Default: '- No Data -'                    Help: 'View the system diagnostic failure results.'
|    Text: ' '                              Default: '- No Data -'                    Help: 'View the system diagnostic failure results.'
|    Text: ' '                              Default: '- No Data -'                    Help: 'View the system diagnostic failure results.'
|    Text: ' '                              Default: '- No Data -'                    Help: 'View the system diagnostic failure results.'
|    Text: ' '                              Default: '- No Data -'                    Help: 'View the system diagnostic failure results.'
|    Text: ' '                              Default: '- No Data -'                    Help: 'View the system diagnostic failure results.'
|    Text: ' '                              Default: '- No Data -'                    Help: 'View the system diagnostic failure results.'
|    Text: ' '                              Default: '- No Data -'                    Help: 'View the system diagnostic failure results.'
|    Text: ' '                              Default: '- No Data -'                    Help: 'View the system diagnostic failure results.'
|    Text: ' '                              Default: '- No Data -'                    Help: 'View the system diagnostic failure results.'
|    Text: ' '                              Default: '- No Data -'                    Help: 'View the system diagnostic failure results.'
|    Text: ' '                              Default: '- No Data -'                    Help: 'View the system diagnostic failure results.'
|    Text: ' '                              Default: '- No Data -'                    Help: 'View the system diagnostic failure results.'
|    Text: ' '                              Default: '- No Data -'                    Help: 'View the system diagnostic failure results.'
|    Text: ' '                              Default: '- No Data -'                    Help: 'View the system diagnostic failure results.'
└- END IF Grayout;

So now I need 2-3 BIOSes to proof my concept.

If you need to enable AHCI for example of change something else. please post you BIOS links here.

I will test and after 100% success I will write GUIDE and provide source code.

IMPORTANT: This is related only newest BIOSes which are not encrypted.
If it is RSA signed, you will need additional steps. I will inform you in this case.


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