Which BIOS Tool is the Right One for My Laptop?

[koolx]

I want to flash my BIOS with a tool to reveal hidden settings in the BIOS. Heres the link showing a list of BIOS tools to flash the BIOS. But which is the right one for my Gateway M210 laptop? Heres the link:

https://www.bios-mods.com/downloads/

My BIOS is Phoenix. The link shows 3 Phoenix BIOS flash tools. Which is the right one for me? Below is my BIOS info. I appreciate your help:

BIOS Version, Date:
Phoenix W320.F08, 6/6/2005

Laptop: Gateway M210

[Sml6397]

Hello koolx,

The correct utility for flashing your BIOS would be this one.

Here is a quick description of each of the three utilities that you saw:

1.) Phoenix BIOS Editor: This is used to emulate Phoenix BIOSes.

2.) Phoenix CRISIS Tool: This is used to recover the BIOS in the case of a bad BIOS flash (a.k.a. A brick).

3.) Phoenix WinPhlash: This utility is used to flash the BIOS.

[Sml6397]

Wait... Do you already have the modified BIOS image that you want to flash. These tools do not modify them for you.

[koolx]

Wait... Do you already have the modified BIOS image that you want to flash. These tools do not modify them for you.

Hi, sml.. To answer your question, I don't know what you mean by if I have a modified BIOS image. I'm new to modifying the BIOS. All I want is to unlock hidden BIOS settings on my laptop. I hope this is what you mean.

[Sml6397]

Hello koolx,

It appears that there are not very many unlockable menus within your BIOS. There is also very limited space for performing complex mods.

I was able to perform a full Main Menu upgrade (you will be gaining a few more settings as well as a LOT more items that tell you information about your computer). There are a few other settings that I will be adding as well. These will probably be graphics memory settings and power settings.

   

[koolx]

Hello koolx,

It appears that there are not very many unlockable menus within your BIOS. There is also very limited space for performing complex mods.

I was able to perform a full Main Menu upgrade (you will be gaining a few more settings as well as a LOT more items that tell you information about your computer). There are a few other settings that I will be adding as well. These will probably be graphics memory settings and power settings.

Hi, sml. Thank you for replying. How can I perform a Main Menu upgrade as you suggested? I would love to get this quickly.

[Sml6397]

Hello koolx,

How can I perform a Main Menu upgrade as you suggested?

Actually, the Main Menu customization mod is one of the more advanced types of menu mods as it involves quite a bit of restructuring and offset changing in a hex editor. I can teach you though if you are truly interested.

I have several concurrent BIOS requests right now and have to get ready for the upcoming school year, so this may take another day or two.


~Steven

[koolx]

Hello koolx,

How can I perform a Main Menu upgrade as you suggested?

Actually, the Main Menu customization mod is one of the more advanced types of menu mods as it involves quite a bit of restructuring and offset changing in a hex editor. I can teach you though if you are truly interested.

I have several concurrent BIOS requests right now and have to get ready for the upcoming school year, so this may take another day or two.
~Steven

Hi, Steven. I am very interested. I would like to get this done. Let me know when you're ready. Thanks Steven!!!

[koolx]

Hi Steven.. I know you said you would get back to me in a few days. Did you forget about me?