<![CDATA[Bios Mods - The Best BIOS Update and Modification Source - All Forums]]> https://www.bios-mods.com/forum/ Mon, 04 May 2026 08:30:26 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[Came across some dells]]> https://www.bios-mods.com/forum/Thread-Came-across-some-dells Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:53:18 -0400 jodyjolee]]> https://www.bios-mods.com/forum/Thread-Came-across-some-dells any help?

[*]Model: Dell Precision 5560
[*]Challenge code: /SN
Code:
8RBR6G3-8FC8
]]> any help?

[*]Model: Dell Precision 5560
[*]Challenge code: /SN
Code:
8RBR6G3-8FC8
]]> <![CDATA[LENOVO G770 "I forgot my BIOS password."]]> https://www.bios-mods.com/forum/Thread-LENOVO-G770-I-forgot-my-BIOS-password Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:40:08 -0400 murat_alb]]> https://www.bios-mods.com/forum/Thread-LENOVO-G770-I-forgot-my-BIOS-password
I opened up the notebook but couldn't find a battery of any kind to reset the BIOS. The Lenovo G770 model apparently lacks a dedicated BIOS battery; furthermore, I couldn't locate a reset jumper on the motherboard either. Consequently, while researching whether it might be possible to overwrite the existing BIOS firmware, I stumbled upon this website.

I noticed that some users here had attempted to initiate a boot sequence using the FN+B key combination. I decided to attempt a similar procedure myself, as follows: First, I downloaded the BIOS firmware for the G770 model directly from the Lenovo website. Although the file is packaged as an executable (.EXE), it unfortunately does not run directly. I extracted the contents of the compressed archive (using 7-Zip), which yielded a specific .BIN file (PIWG4310.BIN) along with several other files. I then copied this .BIN file onto a 2GB USB flash drive that I had previously formatted using the FAT32 file system.
1- Next, ensuring the computer was unplugged from the power source, I pressed and held down the FN+B keys.
2- While still holding down FN+B, I inserted the USB flash drive.
3- While still holding down FN+B, I plugged the power cord back into the computer.
4- While still holding down FN+B, I pressed the notebook's power button to turn it on.
5- With my fingers still pressing FN+B, the cooling fans began to spin; however, the screen remained black, and the system simply hung there. It seems unable to locate and load the necessary file. I waited for 10 minutes, but the screen remained black the entire time. I also tried using several different USB flash drives, but to no avail.

What should I do? I would be extremely grateful if anyone could offer some assistance.
(LENOVO G-770, I5 2. or 3. gen, 17.3", ATI Readon Graphic Card)]]>
I opened up the notebook but couldn't find a battery of any kind to reset the BIOS. The Lenovo G770 model apparently lacks a dedicated BIOS battery; furthermore, I couldn't locate a reset jumper on the motherboard either. Consequently, while researching whether it might be possible to overwrite the existing BIOS firmware, I stumbled upon this website.

I noticed that some users here had attempted to initiate a boot sequence using the FN+B key combination. I decided to attempt a similar procedure myself, as follows: First, I downloaded the BIOS firmware for the G770 model directly from the Lenovo website. Although the file is packaged as an executable (.EXE), it unfortunately does not run directly. I extracted the contents of the compressed archive (using 7-Zip), which yielded a specific .BIN file (PIWG4310.BIN) along with several other files. I then copied this .BIN file onto a 2GB USB flash drive that I had previously formatted using the FAT32 file system.
1- Next, ensuring the computer was unplugged from the power source, I pressed and held down the FN+B keys.
2- While still holding down FN+B, I inserted the USB flash drive.
3- While still holding down FN+B, I plugged the power cord back into the computer.
4- While still holding down FN+B, I pressed the notebook's power button to turn it on.
5- With my fingers still pressing FN+B, the cooling fans began to spin; however, the screen remained black, and the system simply hung there. It seems unable to locate and load the necessary file. I waited for 10 minutes, but the screen remained black the entire time. I also tried using several different USB flash drives, but to no avail.

What should I do? I would be extremely grateful if anyone could offer some assistance.
(LENOVO G-770, I5 2. or 3. gen, 17.3", ATI Readon Graphic Card)]]> <![CDATA[[REQUEST] Gigabyte AORUS 15X ASF Bios Unlock]]> https://www.bios-mods.com/forum/Thread-REQUEST-Gigabyte-AORUS-15X-ASF-Bios-Unlock Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:37:36 -0400 Django2661]]> https://www.bios-mods.com/forum/Thread-REQUEST-Gigabyte-AORUS-15X-ASF-Bios-Unlock https://www.gigabyte.com/pl/Laptop/AORUS...23/support
This is the latest version from the manufacturer's website.
My laptop is Gigabyte AORUS 15X ASF

.zip   nb-bios-aorus15x-vf-win11-64bit-fb13-ec-f007.zip (Size: 8.19 MB / Downloads: 0) ]]> https://www.gigabyte.com/pl/Laptop/AORUS...23/support
This is the latest version from the manufacturer's website.
My laptop is Gigabyte AORUS 15X ASF

.zip   nb-bios-aorus15x-vf-win11-64bit-fb13-ec-f007.zip (Size: 8.19 MB / Downloads: 0) ]]> <![CDATA[[REQUEST] Asus ROG Strix G615JMR BIOS Unlock]]> https://www.bios-mods.com/forum/Thread-REQUEST-Asus-ROG-Strix-G615JMR-BIOS-Unlock Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:58:36 -0400 filipemerotto]]> https://www.bios-mods.com/forum/Thread-REQUEST-Asus-ROG-Strix-G615JMR-BIOS-Unlock
I'd like to know if this BIOS on my Asus ROG G615 (2025) can be unlocked.

.zip   G615JMR.zip (Size: 14.33 MB / Downloads: 1) ]]>
I'd like to know if this BIOS on my Asus ROG G615 (2025) can be unlocked.

.zip   G615JMR.zip (Size: 14.33 MB / Downloads: 1) ]]> <![CDATA[AMI BIOS modding nvme-boot]]> https://www.bios-mods.com/forum/Thread-AMI-BIOS-modding-nvme-boot Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:03:35 -0400 averes]]> https://www.bios-mods.com/forum/Thread-AMI-BIOS-modding-nvme-boot Telepítettem egy NVMe SSD-t egy adapterkártyával a PCIe16 foglalatba. 
A Windows látja és kezeli. 
Szeretném a BIOS-ban bootolhatóvá tenni őket.
Próbáltam az UEFITool programot, de nem értem, hogyan működik.
Ezért kérek segítséget a hozzáértőktől.
BSA_HOME
Asus F1A75-M Pro
BIOS típus AMI EFI
BIOS verzió 2503
AGESA verzió LlanoPI V1.1.0.6
SMBIOS 2.6-os verzió
UEFI rendszerindítás: Igen
Rendszer BIOS dátuma: 2014.05.27.
Videó BIOS dátuma: 2011.06.22.
************************************************************************
BSA_MUNKÁJA
Gigabyte GA-B85M-D3V
BIOS típus AMI EFI
BIOS verzió FL
SMBIOS 2.7-es verzió
UEFI rendszerindítás: Igen
Rendszer BIOS dátuma: 2014.11.26.
Videó BIOS dátuma: 2014.08.07.

Nagyon szépen köszönöm a segítségedet.
averes

.txt   alaplapok.txt (Size: 972 bytes / Downloads: 2) ]]> Telepítettem egy NVMe SSD-t egy adapterkártyával a PCIe16 foglalatba. 
A Windows látja és kezeli. 
Szeretném a BIOS-ban bootolhatóvá tenni őket.
Próbáltam az UEFITool programot, de nem értem, hogyan működik.
Ezért kérek segítséget a hozzáértőktől.
BSA_HOME
Asus F1A75-M Pro
BIOS típus AMI EFI
BIOS verzió 2503
AGESA verzió LlanoPI V1.1.0.6
SMBIOS 2.6-os verzió
UEFI rendszerindítás: Igen
Rendszer BIOS dátuma: 2014.05.27.
Videó BIOS dátuma: 2011.06.22.
************************************************************************
BSA_MUNKÁJA
Gigabyte GA-B85M-D3V
BIOS típus AMI EFI
BIOS verzió FL
SMBIOS 2.7-es verzió
UEFI rendszerindítás: Igen
Rendszer BIOS dátuma: 2014.11.26.
Videó BIOS dátuma: 2014.08.07.

Nagyon szépen köszönöm a segítségedet.
averes

.txt   alaplapok.txt (Size: 972 bytes / Downloads: 2) ]]> <![CDATA[Dell Optiplex 3050 upgrade to 9th gen]]> https://www.bios-mods.com/forum/Thread-Dell-Optiplex-3050-upgrade-to-9th-gen Tue, 28 Apr 2026 02:16:57 -0400 BlueIone]]> https://www.bios-mods.com/forum/Thread-Dell-Optiplex-3050-upgrade-to-9th-gen
Recently got a Dell Precision 3431 with an i7 7900 and I plan on eventually upgrading that to i9 9900 (still looking for a good deal), few hours ago I came across a facebook marketplace post on a Dell Optiplex 3050 barebones for a really good price and noticed that it shares the same socket as my i7. 

Is it possible at all to use my i7 9700 on a Optiplex 3050? 

Saw mix answers, so I wanted to ask here since I've seen some people have relative success in doing so.]]>
Recently got a Dell Precision 3431 with an i7 7900 and I plan on eventually upgrading that to i9 9900 (still looking for a good deal), few hours ago I came across a facebook marketplace post on a Dell Optiplex 3050 barebones for a really good price and noticed that it shares the same socket as my i7. 

Is it possible at all to use my i7 9700 on a Optiplex 3050? 

Saw mix answers, so I wanted to ask here since I've seen some people have relative success in doing so.]]> <![CDATA[[REQUEST] HP Pavilion 15-cc1xx Insyde F.20 - WiFi whitelist removal]]> https://www.bios-mods.com/forum/Thread-REQUEST-HP-Pavilion-15-cc1xx-Insyde-F-20-WiFi-whitelist-removal Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:04:30 -0400 Memakorn]]> https://www.bios-mods.com/forum/Thread-REQUEST-HP-Pavilion-15-cc1xx-Insyde-F-20-WiFi-whitelist-removal Motherboard: HP 83F8 v46.38
BIOS: Insyde F.20 (06/30/2017)
CPU: Intel Core i5-8250U (Kaby Lake)
WiFi card to whitelist: Intel AX210NGW (SPS: M27269-005)
Current WiFi card: Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3168NGW

Requesting WiFi whitelist removal or addition of AX210NGW
device ID to allow the Intel AX210 WiFi 6E card to work.

Confirmed the BIOS is NOT RSA signed (bin filename: 08361F36.bin).
BIOS dump (8MB) attached, taken with flashrom on Linux.

Happy to test and report back results.


.bin   bios_backup.bin (Size: 8 MB / Downloads: 2) ]]> Motherboard: HP 83F8 v46.38
BIOS: Insyde F.20 (06/30/2017)
CPU: Intel Core i5-8250U (Kaby Lake)
WiFi card to whitelist: Intel AX210NGW (SPS: M27269-005)
Current WiFi card: Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3168NGW

Requesting WiFi whitelist removal or addition of AX210NGW
device ID to allow the Intel AX210 WiFi 6E card to work.

Confirmed the BIOS is NOT RSA signed (bin filename: 08361F36.bin).
BIOS dump (8MB) attached, taken with flashrom on Linux.

Happy to test and report back results.


.bin   bios_backup.bin (Size: 8 MB / Downloads: 2) ]]> <![CDATA[[Request] hp pavillion dv4-1431us whitelist removal]]> https://www.bios-mods.com/forum/Thread-Request-hp-pavillion-dv4-1431us-whitelist-removal Sat, 25 Apr 2026 22:07:32 -0400 HpDV4]]> https://www.bios-mods.com/forum/Thread-Request-hp-pavillion-dv4-1431us-whitelist-removal I have an HP Pavilion dv4-1431us running InsydeH2O BIOS F.66 Rev. 3.5 (extracted from sp48847.exe). The main BIOS file is 30F7F665.FD.I’m trying to install a Realtek RTL8188CE WiFi card (HP P/N 639967-001, SPS 640926-001, PCI ID VEN_10EC & DEV_8176).I followed the classic whitelist removal guide (the one with EZH2O / WinHex / debug + changing 75 to EB) and also tried the modern UEFITool method:
  • Searched the full .FD for the 104-U string (31 00 30 00 34 00 2d 00 55 and the shortened 31 00 30 00 34 00) → not found.
  • Extracted all 9 PE32 modules with UEFITool 0.28.0.
  • Searched every extracted .bin for my card ID (10 EC 81 76), common Broadcom IDs (14 E4), Atheros (16 8C), and other Realtek (10 EC) → nothing found.
I saw that TTAV134 made a whitelist-removed mod specifically for the dv4-1xxx / Compaq CQ40/CQ45 series using the exact same sp48847.exe files (including 30F7F665.FD, 30F7F664.FD, etc.). The old SendSpace link for “HP DV4-1xxx_Compaq_CQ40_CQ45_series_INTEL_30F7F66_sp48847_no_whitelist_by_TTAV134.zip” is dead.Would someone be able to:
  1. Re-upload the TTAV134 mod for these exact files, or
  2. Mod my 30F7F665.FD to remove the WLAN whitelist (and preferably WWAN too)?

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!]]> I have an HP Pavilion dv4-1431us running InsydeH2O BIOS F.66 Rev. 3.5 (extracted from sp48847.exe). The main BIOS file is 30F7F665.FD.I’m trying to install a Realtek RTL8188CE WiFi card (HP P/N 639967-001, SPS 640926-001, PCI ID VEN_10EC & DEV_8176).I followed the classic whitelist removal guide (the one with EZH2O / WinHex / debug + changing 75 to EB) and also tried the modern UEFITool method:
  • Searched the full .FD for the 104-U string (31 00 30 00 34 00 2d 00 55 and the shortened 31 00 30 00 34 00) → not found.
  • Extracted all 9 PE32 modules with UEFITool 0.28.0.
  • Searched every extracted .bin for my card ID (10 EC 81 76), common Broadcom IDs (14 E4), Atheros (16 8C), and other Realtek (10 EC) → nothing found.
I saw that TTAV134 made a whitelist-removed mod specifically for the dv4-1xxx / Compaq CQ40/CQ45 series using the exact same sp48847.exe files (including 30F7F665.FD, 30F7F664.FD, etc.). The old SendSpace link for “HP DV4-1xxx_Compaq_CQ40_CQ45_series_INTEL_30F7F66_sp48847_no_whitelist_by_TTAV134.zip” is dead.Would someone be able to:
  1. Re-upload the TTAV134 mod for these exact files, or
  2. Mod my 30F7F665.FD to remove the WLAN whitelist (and preferably WWAN too)?

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!]]> <![CDATA[[REQUEST] Gigabyte EG31M-S2 Rev 2.0 AHCI unlock]]> https://www.bios-mods.com/forum/Thread-REQUEST-Gigabyte-EG31M-S2-Rev-2-0-AHCI-unlock Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:12:11 -0400 Gigaboyz]]> https://www.bios-mods.com/forum/Thread-REQUEST-Gigabyte-EG31M-S2-Rev-2-0-AHCI-unlock
I came across this post https://www.bios-mods.com/forum/archive/...41620.html which unlocked AHCI on Acer EG31M ICH7 motherboard. I tried it on my Acer Veriton M265 system  and it worked. I also have another EG31M board from Gigabyte and am wondering if AHCI can also be unlocked on this Gigabyte's EG31M-S2 Rev2.0 ICH7 motherboard using BIOS FCD version. 

Thank you.]]>
I came across this post https://www.bios-mods.com/forum/archive/...41620.html which unlocked AHCI on Acer EG31M ICH7 motherboard. I tried it on my Acer Veriton M265 system  and it worked. I also have another EG31M board from Gigabyte and am wondering if AHCI can also be unlocked on this Gigabyte's EG31M-S2 Rev2.0 ICH7 motherboard using BIOS FCD version. 

Thank you.]]> <![CDATA[[REQUEST] ASRock X470 Master SLI a/c]]> https://www.bios-mods.com/forum/Thread-REQUEST-ASRock-X470-Master-SLI-a-c Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:55:47 -0400 ryliea]]> https://www.bios-mods.com/forum/Thread-REQUEST-ASRock-X470-Master-SLI-a-c I have a X470 Master SLI a/c which is bricked after a BIOS update.

I've been successful in trying to hook up my CH341A + 1.8v adapter to the BIOS_PH pinout and can read the BIOS chip (MX25U25643G 1.8v, 256, 32MB)

However I forgot to dump the bricked BIOS out and flash the Instant Flash image from ASRock website, which I guess is missing the descriptor + AMD PSP, now I'm stuck with no other way around.

Does anyone have a full dump of a working unit, or any dump of the ASRock X470 family for stitching is okay  Sad

Any help is appreciated  Big Grin

P/S: Apparently all the Instant Flash BIOS file from ASRock website does have AMD PSP at 0x0020000, but even after successfully programmed and verified it still not POST]]> I have a X470 Master SLI a/c which is bricked after a BIOS update.

I've been successful in trying to hook up my CH341A + 1.8v adapter to the BIOS_PH pinout and can read the BIOS chip (MX25U25643G 1.8v, 256, 32MB)

However I forgot to dump the bricked BIOS out and flash the Instant Flash image from ASRock website, which I guess is missing the descriptor + AMD PSP, now I'm stuck with no other way around.

Does anyone have a full dump of a working unit, or any dump of the ASRock X470 family for stitching is okay  Sad

Any help is appreciated  Big Grin

P/S: Apparently all the Instant Flash BIOS file from ASRock website does have AMD PSP at 0x0020000, but even after successfully programmed and verified it still not POST]]> <![CDATA[Lenovo Y570 Project Bios and Display]]> https://www.bios-mods.com/forum/Thread-Lenovo-Y570-Project-Bios-and-Display Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:55:34 -0400 dNAUREZ]]> https://www.bios-mods.com/forum/Thread-Lenovo-Y570-Project-Bios-and-Display
Hello! New here and stumbling around hoping for a little assistance. Self induced dilemma = I decided to build a ridiculous game box using a lenovo Y570 model# CB01061723 which was headed for e-waste due to cracked screen etc. I pulled the mobo and had it connected via hdmi. Full disclosure.... This poor thing will never have a battery again and now has the full 16gb ram and I fully intend to use an external gpu. I came across a V2.06 unlocked bios and after many failed attempts due to efi boot partition size, got it flashed. All was well until I fiddled with display options and managed to black screen. I pulled the CMOS and spammed the power button and let sit for hours to no avail. Gave up on that, pulled the Efeon chip and flashed the original bios back (which I dumped from the start) using a t48 programmer. Still black screen 😑. Yes I've properly poo'd the bed. Yes, this is a stupid project. This thing is a dinosaur but had all the I/O that would be perfect for a retro box. Anyone have any suggestions? Thanks in advance.]]>
Hello! New here and stumbling around hoping for a little assistance. Self induced dilemma = I decided to build a ridiculous game box using a lenovo Y570 model# CB01061723 which was headed for e-waste due to cracked screen etc. I pulled the mobo and had it connected via hdmi. Full disclosure.... This poor thing will never have a battery again and now has the full 16gb ram and I fully intend to use an external gpu. I came across a V2.06 unlocked bios and after many failed attempts due to efi boot partition size, got it flashed. All was well until I fiddled with display options and managed to black screen. I pulled the CMOS and spammed the power button and let sit for hours to no avail. Gave up on that, pulled the Efeon chip and flashed the original bios back (which I dumped from the start) using a t48 programmer. Still black screen 😑. Yes I've properly poo'd the bed. Yes, this is a stupid project. This thing is a dinosaur but had all the I/O that would be perfect for a retro box. Anyone have any suggestions? Thanks in advance.]]> <![CDATA[[REQUEST] Lenovo Flex 2 Pro-15 (B9CNxxWW) BIOS Unlock]]> https://www.bios-mods.com/forum/Thread-REQUEST-Lenovo-Flex-2-Pro-15-B9CNxxWW-BIOS-Unlock Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:12:09 -0400 savio78]]> https://www.bios-mods.com/forum/Thread-REQUEST-Lenovo-Flex-2-Pro-15-B9CNxxWW-BIOS-Unlock
I’ll leave the BIOS dump file below, and yes, I have a BIOS programmer.

Bios dump: https://www.mediafire.com/file/i051muzaf...5.zip/file

Thank you in advance.]]>
I’ll leave the BIOS dump file below, and yes, I have a BIOS programmer.

Bios dump: https://www.mediafire.com/file/i051muzaf...5.zip/file

Thank you in advance.]]> <![CDATA[Ms-6309 v2.0 bios tualatin]]> https://www.bios-mods.com/forum/Thread-Ms-6309-v2-0-bios-tualatin Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:02:45 -0400 carlos24_]]> https://www.bios-mods.com/forum/Thread-Ms-6309-v2-0-bios-tualatin
https://theretroweb.com/motherboards/s/msi-ms-6309-v2-0

Here comes the latest bios and information of the msi motherboard

Thank you for your help... greetings]]>
https://theretroweb.com/motherboards/s/msi-ms-6309-v2-0

Here comes the latest bios and information of the msi motherboard

Thank you for your help... greetings]]> <![CDATA[Problem with intel DX79SR]]> https://www.bios-mods.com/forum/Thread-Problem-with-intel-DX79SR Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:23:36 -0400 Tomyx85]]> https://www.bios-mods.com/forum/Thread-Problem-with-intel-DX79SR
I am new to bios update but i got a old intel motherboard and a xeon E5 2680 V1. After some research i found out that this xeon processor is supported on the DX79 but after some bios update. 
After many attempts to update the bios from 537 to 590 ( i used the classic method press F7 then use a stick format Fat32. Then i used intel express bios update on win7 32bit) 
I read that the intel bios on those boards can be updated only with SPI programmer. I made a bios back up from the chip and then when i wanted to write the new bios i found out that the 590 bios have 9.9mb and the old bios have 8mb.

So now i need someone that can send me a 8mb 590 bios or tell me where i do wrong...]]>
I am new to bios update but i got a old intel motherboard and a xeon E5 2680 V1. After some research i found out that this xeon processor is supported on the DX79 but after some bios update. 
After many attempts to update the bios from 537 to 590 ( i used the classic method press F7 then use a stick format Fat32. Then i used intel express bios update on win7 32bit) 
I read that the intel bios on those boards can be updated only with SPI programmer. I made a bios back up from the chip and then when i wanted to write the new bios i found out that the 590 bios have 9.9mb and the old bios have 8mb.

So now i need someone that can send me a 8mb 590 bios or tell me where i do wrong...]]> <![CDATA[[Request] Panasonic Toughbook CF-30K (MK3) BIOS unlock]]> https://www.bios-mods.com/forum/Thread-Request-Panasonic-Toughbook-CF-30K-MK3-BIOS-unlock Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:45:52 -0400 Yoshi128k]]> https://www.bios-mods.com/forum/Thread-Request-Panasonic-Toughbook-CF-30K-MK3-BIOS-unlock
The reason I wanted to do this was to gain access to a hidden SATA controller setting that selects what mode the controller is placed in during POST (either AHCI, RAID, or IDE). I had noticed that Panasonic didn't make this option available in the setup menus, which prevents me from running certain operating systems that require legacy IDE. As far as I can tell, the onboard Intel SATA controller should support the legacy IDE mode.

I'd like to request that my original BIOS image (see below) have the Debug menu unlocked (if possible). That and perhaps also debug my modifications that had no effect.

I have attached a ZIP file with two ROM images, both are Aptio 1.x (I forgot what version exactly), are non-UEFI, and are from 2009:
  • The first one, DINGUS.ROM, is a dump I made of the original BIOS with AFUDOS, right before I flashed my initial mod.
  • The second image, included for comparison, is the one currently flashed on the Toughbook; it is a second modification which set the access level of the SATA submenu within the Debug tab to USER in attempt to get it to appear.


.zip   CF-30KCPAQ2M_orig_plus_current.zip (Size: 2.51 MB / Downloads: 2) ]]>
The reason I wanted to do this was to gain access to a hidden SATA controller setting that selects what mode the controller is placed in during POST (either AHCI, RAID, or IDE). I had noticed that Panasonic didn't make this option available in the setup menus, which prevents me from running certain operating systems that require legacy IDE. As far as I can tell, the onboard Intel SATA controller should support the legacy IDE mode.

I'd like to request that my original BIOS image (see below) have the Debug menu unlocked (if possible). That and perhaps also debug my modifications that had no effect.

I have attached a ZIP file with two ROM images, both are Aptio 1.x (I forgot what version exactly), are non-UEFI, and are from 2009:
  • The first one, DINGUS.ROM, is a dump I made of the original BIOS with AFUDOS, right before I flashed my initial mod.
  • The second image, included for comparison, is the one currently flashed on the Toughbook; it is a second modification which set the access level of the SATA submenu within the Debug tab to USER in attempt to get it to appear.


.zip   CF-30KCPAQ2M_orig_plus_current.zip (Size: 2.51 MB / Downloads: 2) ]]>