<![CDATA[Bios Mods - The Best BIOS Update and Modification Source - HP]]> https://www.bios-mods.com/forum/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:07:46 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[z620 nvme boot]]> https://www.bios-mods.com/forum/Thread-z620-nvme-boot Fri, 17 Mar 2017 16:54:49 -0400 RKiss]]> https://www.bios-mods.com/forum/Thread-z620-nvme-boot
Has anyone found a way to make a samsung 1tb 960 nvme show up in bios as a boot drive on an HP z620 with 3.91 bios?

I've loaded windows on the drive without issue using a uefi boot, but can't figure out how to make it a boot drive. 

Thanks.]]>
Has anyone found a way to make a samsung 1tb 960 nvme show up in bios as a boot drive on an HP z620 with 3.91 bios?

I've loaded windows on the drive without issue using a uefi boot, but can't figure out how to make it a boot drive. 

Thanks.]]> <![CDATA[extract the BIOS]]> https://www.bios-mods.com/forum/Thread-extract-the-BIOS Mon, 22 Aug 2016 10:36:04 -0400 trotro45]]> https://www.bios-mods.com/forum/Thread-extract-the-BIOS http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softlib/software10...p43069.exe
I researched on the internet but in the end I find myself
with a file "irv5.23" I would have either a .bin or .rom how could I'd make you a software solution?
sorry I'm french google translation.

I thank you in advance]]> http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softlib/software10...p43069.exe
I researched on the internet but in the end I find myself
with a file "irv5.23" I would have either a .bin or .rom how could I'd make you a software solution?
sorry I'm french google translation.

I thank you in advance]]> <![CDATA[dump bios file_hp dm4-3098ee]]> https://www.bios-mods.com/forum/Thread-dump-bios-file-hp-dm4-3098ee Wed, 25 Nov 2015 15:38:05 -0500 paolo]]> https://www.bios-mods.com/forum/Thread-dump-bios-file-hp-dm4-3098ee
I made an update of the bios through windows using insydflash.exe after I download the bios driver from hp website.

after that the laptop turns on and off repeatedly with blank screen. I search on the web for identical problem and notice that the bios file is not installed correctly and I need to flash it using a eeprom external programmer.
after dissembling the parts, I found that 25Q32bvsig is related to the bios. thus I desoldered the chip and flash it using universal programmer with bin file contained with the driver update (attached figure). After that the laptop do nothing. Is there a way to restore a dump bios file to reflash the chip?
Please help me find such file.


 
laptop model: hp pavilion dm4-3098ee beats edition
motherboard id: 669084-001

.png   bios.png (Size: 215.86 KB / Downloads: 17) ]]>
I made an update of the bios through windows using insydflash.exe after I download the bios driver from hp website.

after that the laptop turns on and off repeatedly with blank screen. I search on the web for identical problem and notice that the bios file is not installed correctly and I need to flash it using a eeprom external programmer.
after dissembling the parts, I found that 25Q32bvsig is related to the bios. thus I desoldered the chip and flash it using universal programmer with bin file contained with the driver update (attached figure). After that the laptop do nothing. Is there a way to restore a dump bios file to reflash the chip?
Please help me find such file.


 
laptop model: hp pavilion dm4-3098ee beats edition
motherboard id: 669084-001

.png   bios.png (Size: 215.86 KB / Downloads: 17) ]]> <![CDATA[Help - HP A600Y]]> https://www.bios-mods.com/forum/Thread-Help-HP-A600Y Tue, 08 Sep 2015 22:50:42 -0400 deezme]]> https://www.bios-mods.com/forum/Thread-Help-HP-A600Y A600Y
MSI MS-6577 V4.1
Intel Celeron 2.6ghz 128KB upgraded to Intel P4 3.0ghz 1MB Prescott
2GB Micron PC3200

I need some help.
I understand this system is a dino but I am trying to salvage it until next year.
The system was becoming almost unusable with the original oem provided specifications.

I upgraded the processor to an Intel P4 3.0ghz Prescott 1MB.
I upgraded the memory to 2GB PC3200 from Micron.

The CPU is identified as a 3.0GHZ capable processor but only runs at 1.5GHZ.
There are no multiplier or frequency settings accessible or changeable in the last version of the bios which is 3.26.

I'm under the impression that if I could change the multiplier I could get the processor to register at a higher clock speed.
Right now the pentium isn't much better than the celeron because of the restricted clock speed.

I completed a very minimal install with nlite for Windows XP SP3.
The system runs reasonably well until you install any of the modern and more flagship browsers.
Google Chrome runs especially slow.
Too bad I couldn't run IE11 in the xp environment.

There is a sliced bios for this board posted in a thread here and I tried to modify it with modbin.
However, it looks like most of the advanced options are already enabled when I load the sliced rom.

I'm not sure any of the hidden options would allow access to the settings I would need to change.
My goal was to speed up this system to a more tolerable level.
The extra memory helps but the pentium would have provided a joint benefit if running at higher clock speeds.

Any suggestions other than throw the machine out and burn it to ashes?]]> A600Y
MSI MS-6577 V4.1
Intel Celeron 2.6ghz 128KB upgraded to Intel P4 3.0ghz 1MB Prescott
2GB Micron PC3200

I need some help.
I understand this system is a dino but I am trying to salvage it until next year.
The system was becoming almost unusable with the original oem provided specifications.

I upgraded the processor to an Intel P4 3.0ghz Prescott 1MB.
I upgraded the memory to 2GB PC3200 from Micron.

The CPU is identified as a 3.0GHZ capable processor but only runs at 1.5GHZ.
There are no multiplier or frequency settings accessible or changeable in the last version of the bios which is 3.26.

I'm under the impression that if I could change the multiplier I could get the processor to register at a higher clock speed.
Right now the pentium isn't much better than the celeron because of the restricted clock speed.

I completed a very minimal install with nlite for Windows XP SP3.
The system runs reasonably well until you install any of the modern and more flagship browsers.
Google Chrome runs especially slow.
Too bad I couldn't run IE11 in the xp environment.

There is a sliced bios for this board posted in a thread here and I tried to modify it with modbin.
However, it looks like most of the advanced options are already enabled when I load the sliced rom.

I'm not sure any of the hidden options would allow access to the settings I would need to change.
My goal was to speed up this system to a more tolerable level.
The extra memory helps but the pentium would have provided a joint benefit if running at higher clock speeds.

Any suggestions other than throw the machine out and burn it to ashes?]]> <![CDATA[THANK YOU to whoever unlocked the HP DX2200 BIOS!]]> https://www.bios-mods.com/forum/Thread-THANK-YOU-to-whoever-unlocked-the-HP-DX2200-BIOS Mon, 09 Feb 2015 15:40:18 -0500 sagirfahmid3]]> https://www.bios-mods.com/forum/Thread-THANK-YOU-to-whoever-unlocked-the-HP-DX2200-BIOS
Other than the FSB multiplier and RAM clock settings not working, I found the rest of the features worth having (like the 10% extra PCIE slot current). My last motherboard--M2N68-LA IVY8's PCIE slot died for some reason, after a while of heavy gaming with the GT430 (a 50Watt card). After a while of gaming or heavy load on the GPU, it'll crash the whole computer.

If anyone else wants to flash their DX2200s, here's the link:
https://www.bios-mods.com/BIOS/index.php?dir=Award%2FHP%2F&download=DX2200MOD.rar

I'm willing to test BIOS mods for the M2N68-LA IVY8 boards, soon. It's bricked at the moment, so I'm waiting for my Raspberry Pi 2 to arrive so I can flash the BIOS via SPI headers present onboard.]]>
Other than the FSB multiplier and RAM clock settings not working, I found the rest of the features worth having (like the 10% extra PCIE slot current). My last motherboard--M2N68-LA IVY8's PCIE slot died for some reason, after a while of heavy gaming with the GT430 (a 50Watt card). After a while of gaming or heavy load on the GPU, it'll crash the whole computer.

If anyone else wants to flash their DX2200s, here's the link:
https://www.bios-mods.com/BIOS/index.php?dir=Award%2FHP%2F&download=DX2200MOD.rar

I'm willing to test BIOS mods for the M2N68-LA IVY8 boards, soon. It's bricked at the moment, so I'm waiting for my Raspberry Pi 2 to arrive so I can flash the BIOS via SPI headers present onboard.]]> <![CDATA[THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FORUM]]> https://www.bios-mods.com/forum/Thread-THIS-IS-NOT-A-REQUEST-FORUM--16838 Sat, 23 Aug 2014 17:43:11 -0400 Sml6397]]> https://www.bios-mods.com/forum/Thread-THIS-IS-NOT-A-REQUEST-FORUM--16838


THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FORUM. DO NOT POST REQUESTS HERE.


If you want your thread to get attention from BIOS modders, please post in the Award BIOS Unlocking Requests forum.
Threads posted here in the Confirmed Unlocked forum are assumed to be dealt with and will receive no more attention.





Regards,
BIOS-Mods Forum Team]]>


THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FORUM. DO NOT POST REQUESTS HERE.


If you want your thread to get attention from BIOS modders, please post in the Award BIOS Unlocking Requests forum.
Threads posted here in the Confirmed Unlocked forum are assumed to be dealt with and will receive no more attention.





Regards,
BIOS-Mods Forum Team]]> <![CDATA[HP Probook 4520s Need Bios Mod]]> https://www.bios-mods.com/forum/Thread-HP-Probook-4520s-Need-Bios-Mod Wed, 18 Dec 2013 11:13:12 -0500 onurk]]> https://www.bios-mods.com/forum/Thread-HP-Probook-4520s-Need-Bios-Mod
I am user of HP ProBook 4520s

Properties:

i5 460m (Intel HD Graphics) and the AMD Mobility 5470

I recently updated the bios but after update (F.20 to F.21)

I did not see switchable graphics in bios

AMD graphics card in the device manager and only the looks, Intel graphics card does not seem so permanent "display driver has stopped responding and has recovered" getting the message in Windows 7

also do not return to the old bios

Many thanks in advance for your help my friends]]>
I am user of HP ProBook 4520s

Properties:

i5 460m (Intel HD Graphics) and the AMD Mobility 5470

I recently updated the bios but after update (F.20 to F.21)

I did not see switchable graphics in bios

AMD graphics card in the device manager and only the looks, Intel graphics card does not seem so permanent "display driver has stopped responding and has recovered" getting the message in Windows 7

also do not return to the old bios

Many thanks in advance for your help my friends]]> <![CDATA[HP Compaq 4000 Pro]]> https://www.bios-mods.com/forum/Thread-HP-Compaq-4000-Pro Tue, 11 Jun 2013 23:53:50 -0400 Jassir]]> https://www.bios-mods.com/forum/Thread-HP-Compaq-4000-Pro
Motherboard: Hewlett-Packard HP Compaq 4000 Pro SFF PC
BIOS Version: 786H7 v02.02
Download bios: ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp54001-54500/sp54252.exe]]>
Motherboard: Hewlett-Packard HP Compaq 4000 Pro SFF PC
BIOS Version: 786H7 v02.02
Download bios: ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp54001-54500/sp54252.exe]]> <![CDATA[Nettle 3 MCP61pm-gm Running Phenom II 1035T 6 Core!]]> https://www.bios-mods.com/forum/Thread-Nettle-3-MCP61pm-gm-Running-Phenom-II-1035T-6-Core Thu, 27 Sep 2012 01:32:11 -0400 Ace123]]> https://www.bios-mods.com/forum/Thread-Nettle-3-MCP61pm-gm-Running-Phenom-II-1035T-6-Core
Nettle 3 running a AMD phenom II 1035T 6 Core processor.
Im using the ECS M2 bios. My only issue is the complete lack of overclocking options in this bios. Can someone unlock the options for me? 3ghz at stock voltage is totally doable.

Ill let the screen shot do the talking.

[Image: 2451704200101286714S600x600Q85.jpg]

[Image: 2406026260101286714S600x600Q85.jpg]

[Image: 2067561050101286714S600x600Q85.jpg]

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Nettle 3 running a AMD phenom II 1035T 6 Core processor.
Im using the ECS M2 bios. My only issue is the complete lack of overclocking options in this bios. Can someone unlock the options for me? 3ghz at stock voltage is totally doable.

Ill let the screen shot do the talking.

[Image: 2451704200101286714S600x600Q85.jpg]

[Image: 2406026260101286714S600x600Q85.jpg]

[Image: 2067561050101286714S600x600Q85.jpg]

.jpg   Nettle3 6 core.jpg (Size: 245.28 KB / Downloads: 44) ]]> <![CDATA[HP MCP61PM-HM with no multiplier settings?]]> https://www.bios-mods.com/forum/Thread-HP-MCP61PM-HM-with-no-multiplier-settings Thu, 20 Sep 2012 20:54:17 -0400 Sir Foxx]]> https://www.bios-mods.com/forum/Thread-HP-MCP61PM-HM-with-no-multiplier-settings http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/budg...708-3.html), and saw that it could go up to x15.5 and stay stable at ~3.1ghz. I got the M613Z_19.BIN bios file and flashed it according to the guide I found on this website. I proceeded into the bios, and could not find any multiplier settings...Any ideas?
Also as a side note, when I booted into windows 7 64b, it loaded a crap ton of drivers that had to do with the mobo, and some side ones, like audio, wifi, etc...]]> http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/budg...708-3.html), and saw that it could go up to x15.5 and stay stable at ~3.1ghz. I got the M613Z_19.BIN bios file and flashed it according to the guide I found on this website. I proceeded into the bios, and could not find any multiplier settings...Any ideas?
Also as a side note, when I booted into windows 7 64b, it loaded a crap ton of drivers that had to do with the mobo, and some side ones, like audio, wifi, etc...]]> <![CDATA[HP MCP61PM-HM (Nettle2) Motherboard Unlocked & Stable for Overclocking!]]> https://www.bios-mods.com/forum/Thread-HP-MCP61PM-HM-Nettle2-Motherboard-Unlocked-Stable-for-Overclocking Wed, 11 Jul 2012 00:57:50 -0400 annonymous]]> https://www.bios-mods.com/forum/Thread-HP-MCP61PM-HM-Nettle2-Motherboard-Unlocked-Stable-for-Overclocking
I have HP a6130n with:
Motherboard Manufacturer: ECS
Motherboard Name: MCP61PM-HM
HP/Compaq motherboard name: Nettle2-GL8E
Chipset GeForce 6150SE nForce 430

My findings:
1. GeForce6100SM-M (V1.0/1.0A)
2. GeForce6100SM-M2 (V1.0A)

Searched through the ECS Website for all socket AM2 motherboard and analyse the specs that are similar to mines.

and then found 2 threads on here as well:
1. HP MCP61PM-HM (Nettle2) 5.27 With Unlocked Overclocking Options
2. HP MCP61PM-HM (Nettle3) 5.17 With Unlocked Overclocking Options

All of them sorta work but I notice my fan was noisy than before and finally found a solution Big Grin

PROCEED TO THE STEPS BELOW ONLY IF YOU HAVE THAT SPECIFIC MOTHERBOARD STATED ABOVE!!! It should work with MCP61

Steps to flash:
1 USB drive
2. Download attachments below provided.
3. How To Follow these instructions to Flash Your Bios From USB
4. For step 10 in the instructions above, place the bios.bin file attached and paste it into the already formatted usb ready to be used and proceed to load up USB drive from bootup.

Finally, my cpu fans are all quiet and smooth and the bios is pretty stable Big Grin READY TO OVERCLOCK!!! Make sure to buy a better power supply and heatsink or cooling fan too!

.zip   Flash_Bios_From_USB.zip (Size: 1.91 MB / Downloads: 570)

.bin   bios.BIN (Size: 512 KB / Downloads: 645) ]]>
I have HP a6130n with:
Motherboard Manufacturer: ECS
Motherboard Name: MCP61PM-HM
HP/Compaq motherboard name: Nettle2-GL8E
Chipset GeForce 6150SE nForce 430

My findings:
1. GeForce6100SM-M (V1.0/1.0A)
2. GeForce6100SM-M2 (V1.0A)

Searched through the ECS Website for all socket AM2 motherboard and analyse the specs that are similar to mines.

and then found 2 threads on here as well:
1. HP MCP61PM-HM (Nettle2) 5.27 With Unlocked Overclocking Options
2. HP MCP61PM-HM (Nettle3) 5.17 With Unlocked Overclocking Options

All of them sorta work but I notice my fan was noisy than before and finally found a solution Big Grin

PROCEED TO THE STEPS BELOW ONLY IF YOU HAVE THAT SPECIFIC MOTHERBOARD STATED ABOVE!!! It should work with MCP61

Steps to flash:
1 USB drive
2. Download attachments below provided.
3. How To Follow these instructions to Flash Your Bios From USB
4. For step 10 in the instructions above, place the bios.bin file attached and paste it into the already formatted usb ready to be used and proceed to load up USB drive from bootup.

Finally, my cpu fans are all quiet and smooth and the bios is pretty stable Big Grin READY TO OVERCLOCK!!! Make sure to buy a better power supply and heatsink or cooling fan too!

.zip   Flash_Bios_From_USB.zip (Size: 1.91 MB / Downloads: 570)

.bin   bios.BIN (Size: 512 KB / Downloads: 645) ]]> <![CDATA[Pavilion Dv-7 6100et]]> https://www.bios-mods.com/forum/Thread-Pavilion-Dv-7-6100et Sun, 06 May 2012 06:01:36 -0400 Salih]]> https://www.bios-mods.com/forum/Thread-Pavilion-Dv-7-6100et
heres the link to original bios.


http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp55001-55500/sp55068.exe]]>
heres the link to original bios.


http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp55001-55500/sp55068.exe]]> <![CDATA[HP DX2200 MSI MS-7254 Unlock Request]]> https://www.bios-mods.com/forum/Thread-HP-DX2200-MSI-MS-7254-Unlock-Request Mon, 28 Feb 2011 08:44:48 -0500 Icarus]]> https://www.bios-mods.com/forum/Thread-HP-DX2200-MSI-MS-7254-Unlock-Request
Make/Model: HP DX2200
Motherboard: MS-7254 V2.1
Manufacturer: MSI
Bios type: Award
Bios: 1.10 Rev. A

Link to download: ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp40501-41000/sp40751.exe

A previous post got very close -

http://www.bios-mods.com/forum/Thread-HP...e-settings

Very happy to try out some more variations on the previous attempt.]]>
Make/Model: HP DX2200
Motherboard: MS-7254 V2.1
Manufacturer: MSI
Bios type: Award
Bios: 1.10 Rev. A

Link to download: ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp40501-41000/sp40751.exe

A previous post got very close -

http://www.bios-mods.com/forum/Thread-HP...e-settings

Very happy to try out some more variations on the previous attempt.]]> <![CDATA[HP Pavilion a1218.dk]]> https://www.bios-mods.com/forum/Thread-HP-Pavilion-a1218-dk Fri, 18 Feb 2011 19:50:24 -0500 StevenH]]> https://www.bios-mods.com/forum/Thread-HP-Pavilion-a1218-dk
heres the link to original bios
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softlib/software7/C...p26713.exe]]>
heres the link to original bios
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softlib/software7/C...p26713.exe]]> <![CDATA[HP COMPAQ Iris8 with Unlocked Overclocking Options]]> https://www.bios-mods.com/forum/Thread-HP-COMPAQ-Iris8-with-Unlocked-Overclocking-Options Thu, 08 Oct 2009 20:07:39 -0400 TheWiz]]> https://www.bios-mods.com/forum/Thread-HP-COMPAQ-Iris8-with-Unlocked-Overclocking-Options

For screenshots of BIOS setup, please visit http://www.bios-mods.com/blog/?p=142

We finally have some really really exciting news. The battle for these common boards to have stable OC menus, voltage modification, Phenom II support, and a professional retail BIOS has finally come. Our most helpful members banana19 and MrTangoWhiskey have found an ABIT retail BIOS, that successfully flashes to all of the OEM boards mentioned with full control of voltage, OC, and has support for all Phenom I/II proccessors.

So before we get to specifics, a brief timeline on the modding proccess for this motherboard. This has been going on for over a year, and it has taken a lot of support and research to get this board where it should be. We originally started off modifying the HP BIOS for the board. we were able to get overclocking options from it, but the menu was very unstable and items were always floating on the screen. After about 8 months of searching for the solution within the HP BIOS, we realized that poor coding quality in the BIOS was unfixable, and it was time to find the retail fit. I had been doing research on this when a kind member on the forum pointed that this BIOS had all the goods. Its version numbers were similar, it had the same chipset (BIOS donated from ABIT board) and abit has always been known for having overclocking options. With this unlock, we have unlocked what we would see in a retail award bios. The most appealing features are control of AMD Cool and Quiet, Adjustment of CPU FSB, PhenomII support (65-95W recommended) and even setting the voltage and memory timings.

That said, what are you waiting for? Here’s what we need to get started:
1. First, we need to prepare a bootable USB to launch DOS and flash the new BIOS. To do so, download the HP USB disk format tool and install it here


2. Once installed, open the utility and select the USB to format. Below, tick the bubble for creating an MSDOS startup disk. It will then want you to point it to a DOS image folder. You will need to download and unzip this DOS image (do NOT use your own DOS image) here Once it has completed formating your drive, open up the USB in My Computer. Verify that there are only three files on the USB, making sure to unhide protected operating system files in explorer to see them. If you see three DOS files, you are ready for the next phase.

3. Now we will copy over the ABIT BIOS image as well as the flash utility. You will need download AWDFLASH and copy it over to your USB here Once awdflash has been copied over, download the Bios image and save it to your usb from here

4. Once these files have been copied over, you are ready to flash. Reboot windows, and when the BIOS screen comes up hold down Esc and select your USB to boot off of. You will then see a WIN98 splashscreen temporarily flash and you will be in DOS. Once at the prompt, type in the following command:

awdflash M613Z_19.BIN /py /sn /cc / cd /cp /wb /r

Once you type this in you should see on screen the progress of the BIOS flash. When it has finished, it will automatically restart the systen. When it does, tap the delete key to eter the BIOS. There are a couple of this that you will instantly have to do for the best results. Set Smart Fan to Auto in PC Health setup, Enable HPET Support in Advanced BIOS setup, and in the standard setup, MAKE SURE that the floppy is disabled, or it may stall windows for several odd reasons. Out of our four testers, we have all had success with this mod, each on a different board. I was a second tester for the Nettle2 and have a few more words. If you are planning to do this, I recommend backing up windows in case you have to reformat, which wasn’t that bad considering WHS backs up my data. Also, if you hear loud fan noise do not worry. First off, I am the only tester who had tis issue, but if you do have this issue then unplugging the rear system fan on the back of the case will instantly make the box silent, and colling isn’t affected. I have also made a work around for solving the fan speed issue, if you need it (which you shouldn’t) then you can hit the support forum. We are ensuring 24hr. technical support for these boards, and by become a member of Bios Mods (free) you can post on the forums with any questions.

NOTE: We have not had recent success with Phenom processors. Please do not invest in them until we have found a solution.]]>

For screenshots of BIOS setup, please visit http://www.bios-mods.com/blog/?p=142

We finally have some really really exciting news. The battle for these common boards to have stable OC menus, voltage modification, Phenom II support, and a professional retail BIOS has finally come. Our most helpful members banana19 and MrTangoWhiskey have found an ABIT retail BIOS, that successfully flashes to all of the OEM boards mentioned with full control of voltage, OC, and has support for all Phenom I/II proccessors.

So before we get to specifics, a brief timeline on the modding proccess for this motherboard. This has been going on for over a year, and it has taken a lot of support and research to get this board where it should be. We originally started off modifying the HP BIOS for the board. we were able to get overclocking options from it, but the menu was very unstable and items were always floating on the screen. After about 8 months of searching for the solution within the HP BIOS, we realized that poor coding quality in the BIOS was unfixable, and it was time to find the retail fit. I had been doing research on this when a kind member on the forum pointed that this BIOS had all the goods. Its version numbers were similar, it had the same chipset (BIOS donated from ABIT board) and abit has always been known for having overclocking options. With this unlock, we have unlocked what we would see in a retail award bios. The most appealing features are control of AMD Cool and Quiet, Adjustment of CPU FSB, PhenomII support (65-95W recommended) and even setting the voltage and memory timings.

That said, what are you waiting for? Here’s what we need to get started:
1. First, we need to prepare a bootable USB to launch DOS and flash the new BIOS. To do so, download the HP USB disk format tool and install it here


2. Once installed, open the utility and select the USB to format. Below, tick the bubble for creating an MSDOS startup disk. It will then want you to point it to a DOS image folder. You will need to download and unzip this DOS image (do NOT use your own DOS image) here Once it has completed formating your drive, open up the USB in My Computer. Verify that there are only three files on the USB, making sure to unhide protected operating system files in explorer to see them. If you see three DOS files, you are ready for the next phase.

3. Now we will copy over the ABIT BIOS image as well as the flash utility. You will need download AWDFLASH and copy it over to your USB here Once awdflash has been copied over, download the Bios image and save it to your usb from here

4. Once these files have been copied over, you are ready to flash. Reboot windows, and when the BIOS screen comes up hold down Esc and select your USB to boot off of. You will then see a WIN98 splashscreen temporarily flash and you will be in DOS. Once at the prompt, type in the following command:

awdflash M613Z_19.BIN /py /sn /cc / cd /cp /wb /r

Once you type this in you should see on screen the progress of the BIOS flash. When it has finished, it will automatically restart the systen. When it does, tap the delete key to eter the BIOS. There are a couple of this that you will instantly have to do for the best results. Set Smart Fan to Auto in PC Health setup, Enable HPET Support in Advanced BIOS setup, and in the standard setup, MAKE SURE that the floppy is disabled, or it may stall windows for several odd reasons. Out of our four testers, we have all had success with this mod, each on a different board. I was a second tester for the Nettle2 and have a few more words. If you are planning to do this, I recommend backing up windows in case you have to reformat, which wasn’t that bad considering WHS backs up my data. Also, if you hear loud fan noise do not worry. First off, I am the only tester who had tis issue, but if you do have this issue then unplugging the rear system fan on the back of the case will instantly make the box silent, and colling isn’t affected. I have also made a work around for solving the fan speed issue, if you need it (which you shouldn’t) then you can hit the support forum. We are ensuring 24hr. technical support for these boards, and by become a member of Bios Mods (free) you can post on the forums with any questions.

NOTE: We have not had recent success with Phenom processors. Please do not invest in them until we have found a solution.]]>