The BIOS mod is complete! You can find the modified BIOS image at the bottom of this post.
Mods performed:
• Added an Advanced Menu
• Disabled the function that may have been hiding the INTEL Menu
As PBE (used to emulate BIOSes) could not emulate this BIOS, I was in the dark when modding. Further mods will require pictures of the BIOS menus so I know what is showing up and what is not.
Generic Warnings/Disclaimers:
Quote:Please remember to take proper precautions when flashing your BIOS. Even if the image is safe, the flashing process can still fail. Make sure that (if applicable) your notebook is fully charged (100%), the power plug is properly connected, and that the chance of the power going out is as minimal as possible. Do not interrupt the flashing process. If possible, it is a good idea to have a working CRISIS recovery disk when messing with your BIOS. Use the flashing instructions for your particular computer brand. DO NOT DO ANYTHING UNNECESSARY!!!
I take absolutely NO responsibility for ANY damages that may occur to you, your computer, your personal belongings, your neighbor's cat, or any other personnel or equipment as a direct or indirect result/consequence of your, or anyone else's, use or misuse of any of the files that are in this archive at the present or at any time in the past or the future. You assume full responsibility for any damages or inconveniences that may occur by choosing to flash, or otherwise use or misuse, this image or any of the other files within this archive.
Have fun!
Please remember to post the results (pictures if possible) of the BIOS flash. As I could not emulate this BIOS, this is especially important.
The problem is that "CBROM195.EXE" hangs when trying to read the .wph file or to add the new microcode, which is a .bin file.
The commands used are:
cbrom195.exe bios.wph /D (displays all bios info)
cbrom195.exe bios.wph /nc_cpucode NCPUCODE.BIN
(this NPCPUCODE.bin file contains the new microcode without the other ones)
The only program that can read the bios.wph is "intelmicrocodelist.exe" but that's about it.
I would greatly appreciate if you or someone else could help me add the microcode or put me on the right path by guiding with steps for my resolution as I want to keep Virtualization enabled.
I am willing to learn everything as long as I get my peace of mind.
As a side note, from my research and actually applying a microcode for my desktop motherboard (ASUS P5KPL-AM IN/ROEM/SI) it somehow does improve the life of the CPU: temps lowered, CPU fan spins slower for quite reasons ~600rpm and the overall system feels snappy and fast)
Cheers,
Eugen
Please find the programs used attached.
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Use AIDA64 tool too (cracked version to get FULL REPORT) and upload a Report too
let me know
Regards
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Use AIDA64 tool too (cracked version to get FULL REPORT) and upload a Report too
let me know
Regards
Hello BDMaster,
Thanks for replying!
I know for sure that my cpuid is "20652", AIDA64 reads differently the cpuid and it is showing as 00020652h, the reason of the "h" at the end is stating that it is a"hexadecimal number" thus, it can be ignored.
I used "microcodelist.exe" to match the cpuid with my cpu, as seen in the picture below :
(this little program reads the microcode for various bioses, I just drag and drop the desired bios and it will display the installed microcodes.)
The microcodes above are present in both original and modded bios.
Here is a picture of the bios with the microcode:
And the newer microcode would be:
But you are right! better to be safe than sorry.
The "BACKUP_Tools14a" has failed to fetch info as my platform is not supported, either way, the files are attached for review.
Thank you,
Eugen
P.S.: I've noticed in the full report that the Maximum Clock can be 3200 MHz, the current multiplier is x16, can I do something to raise the clock to a higher amount of MHz?
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Old Module has size 0x1C00h and new one has size 0x0200h
There is the space to get It but don't overlap these bytes :
F800D3ABB44600C44242505349000000 .....F..BBPSI...
So Replace your new one to old one making attention to not overlap other Code
and repack all !
Let me know
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P.S. If You cannot then I will try to make for You !
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