@Exciter

I see at least 8 releases between 0026 and 0040. You should try to update in that order until one succeeds, try 0040 again, repeat the process from last success if 0040 fails.

@Jini

The files are already 32 bit, should work in any Windows system. Maybe it was a download error. The files Sonix uses are updated with latest patches and downloaded from here. It would be unwise to use older versions that could be bugged. Try again with latest files.

Hi and thx for the tips. Tried all versions but all failed. So far 32 fails in uefi log. Is there a way to dump the flash via software so I get flash content from a different unit and flash with my hardware programmer?

Got it.
Used uefi tool to copy and paste GUID tables in my dump including 9.5 ME. Flashed via Hardware programmer.
Im now on 0040 :)

@Exciter

I have made you a version of 0040 for programmer, for your system only. The update goes as following, if we compare it with 0025:

- Descriptor regions is the same, no update needed.
- GbE region is not present in update file, no update needed.
- ME region updated to 9.5.40.1892, but 0040.bio only has clean region. Settings transfer is needed or use older ME and update with FWUpdate.
- 1st, 2nd and 6th volumes are not present in update file. The first two store system variables, the 6th has the FIT structure.
- only 3rd, 5th and 7th volumes are present in update file.
- fixed FIT structure in 6th volume to accommodate all 3 microcodes.
- added FIT address in 7th volume, SecurityCore.

The problem is with the two volumes of NVRAM. If the update needed to change something in there, you might have issues. It is recommended to try flashing 0040 original again just to make sure everything is in order. The ME is another problem, as porting settings with FITC might not always work as expected. It is recommended to flash the first file and flash ME.bin with FWUpdate. If you have problems updating ME, use WY0040_ME.bin instead.

Link is here.

Edit: Saw you already did something on your own. I'm sure you didn't fixed FIT structure and address, neither have you transferred ME settings. Flash 0040 original, but I'm not sure if it will touch these.

We overlapped ;)
Thanks for your help. I will try it. So far my cut n paste Bin seems to work just fine...
But I'm still not quite sure why I was unable to update the usual way...
Maybe something is wrong with the Hardware anyway...

edit: yeah, you may be right ;)
found a ME9.5 bin somewhere in the Forum and gave it a try...
Can I somehow prove whether its right or wrong?

The ME is just one thing. You should go here for latest ME, yours is 9.5.x generation. The other ones are FIT structure and address, NVRAM variables. But if you inserted any other ME but the one from your dump, and if you did so without FITC usage, then using FWUpdate will be useless, as you already deleted all your settings.

It is your hardware, you can do whatever you want. I already pointed out the problems and solutions. Flashing 0040 original is a must, but the 0040 modded must also be in perfect condition. This is not to be taken as advertising my work over yours, I am simple exposing some problems you might run into later.

I will try your file.
I still have my Settings in the 0026 Bios dump, or are they stored in a different Flash?
If I Flash your 0040.BIN I have all previous Settings dont I?

@Exciter

Flashing my file is at your own risk. But you need to flash your chip because of the ME. Compare my file with yours, just to see what is changed. Use BIOS region for comparison, just to make it easier, as I have used ME with the settings required by your board. Adding Plutomaniac's suggestion on top, is another good thing, as I didn't wanted to force something. But an unlocked descriptor will serve you good later, if you know how to safely use FPT.

Well i will try in the following days.
I think with Hardware programmer I can get the unit back to live, even if i bricked it?
As Long as i have a backup file...
Im new into this Kind of uefi stuff...Did some boards earlier, but without UEFI ;)

Better upload your modded 0040 file so I can do the comparison on my own. But please use a better host, as last time I had countless time-outs from that host.

Here is my file:

http://www.xup.in/dl,20054341/0040newnew.rar/

I unsoldered the chip now. What file should i Flash now?
WY0040.bin or WY0040_ME.bin?

Okay, currently flashing WY0040.bin but with Read & Write Access at the Flash Descriptor as you said.
"2. Once booted, flash the original 0040 BIOS from Intel on-top (very recommended)" <---Dont know if this works, since it wasnt ever possible to Flash with Intels express tool, iflash2 e.g.

edit: Okay, I let you know if it works...