@SlayeRC - did you check >> bugmenot.com ?

Zitat von mechwarrior im Beitrag #506

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@ Lost_N_Bios
Thank you will test and report back.

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@mechwarrior - Mod BIOS for Asus can only be flashed via USB Flashback, AFU or AI Suite, or via FPT using the method I'll link below (I made guide for this so I know it works).
Or you can always put on using a flash programmer (CH341A), which anyone doing these kind of Mod BIOS CPU hacks should have on hand anyway, especially since they only cost $2.50 on ebay and can be a lifesaver in an instant any time you brick a board

For USB Flashback, can you vefify your currently used USB Stick works for USB Flashback with the Asus Stock BIOS? Not all USB are compatible, so before you know there is a problem with the BIOS, you need to confirm you can USB Flashback a stock BIOS without issue.
Use one previous version older BIOS, so you can confirm the BIOS version changes after USB Flashback is done. Or you can tell by USB LED if your USB has LED, it will blink faster and faster until done (about 1-2 minutes).
If it does that, then it's working properly, if it only flashes a few times, or solid LED it's not working properly either due to not compatible USB stick, or no BIOS found on the USB that is properly named (M8R.CAP) and in proper format (.CAP BIOS)

Most likely, your USB Is not compatible. Try more USB, smaller/cheaper = better. USB needs to be formatted to FAT32, and BIOS must be on root of USB drive.

Here is other method using my guide for FPT flashing with modified BIOS - here is your variable to use from steps 1-5, you can start at step #6 now >> 0x8C6
[GUIDE] Grub Fix Intel FPT Error 368 - BIOS Lock Asus/Other Mod BIOS Flash

Or, you can also sometimes use AI Suite method mentioned here, but I've not had any luck with that, on last page there is a few recent successes though so maybe I just had bad luck the few times I tried testing that way. AFU Method is also linked there
[Guide] How to flash a modded AMI UEFI BIOS

Before I flash my ASUS z170-a with a modded bios would it be okay to ask a few questions? My 8700k will be delivered today and I hope to get it up and running if possible.

I have modded my original bios (3802) using the all in one tool without error. I have used the bios renamer from ASUS for my board on the modded bios. I now have Z170.CAP and I believe I am ready to flash (correct me wherever I am wrong!!). If I understand correctly I should look for a cheap, small usb flash drive and format to fat32. Place an unmodded bios on there and see if USB Flashback works correctly. Only then place the modded bios on there and attempt to flash. If successful, power down without turning off the PSU and insert the 8700k with those two pins modded. Does this sound correct?

Thank you in advance!!!

EDIT: Although my board says it supports USB Bios FlashBack it does not?! I am a button push away from trying the EZflash through AI Suite method.

EDIT1: I pushed the button/flashed, it prompted a restart but it was a power down, inserted the 8700k, it did not post. I am not sure if my pin mod (I shorted the two pins only. AFAIK there is no need to isolate the others.
CORRECT ME if needed) was at fault or was the flash not successful? I thought flashing with EZ Flash in AISuite would take longer than it did...

EDIT2: Okay, I had not successfully flashed my bios. I am an ez flash noob. At the point when I tell EZ flash to begin it prompts a restart and it should begin the flash there after and it does not. :(... I will continue trying.

EDIT3: Still cannot flash with AISuite EZ Flash. Ordered a CH341A programmer. Chime in to let me know if that was a good move.

@JoeBlow - You can flash your BIOS using the Grub FPT guide I linked above in post #513, no need to wait on programmer. You will have to follow all steps, to get your BIOS lock (And SMI lock if present) variables.
However, for FPT flashing, please extract BIOS .rom/.bin from the capsule. Open BIOS .cap in UEFITool, right click the capsule in middle area and choose extract body, rename to whatever you want and use that in your FPT commands.
If you need me to get the variables for you let me know, but it's pretty easy if you follow the guide.

Hello and thank you for responding. However, I fear I am unable to to follow your instructions. I am a fish out of water here and I apologize for that wholeheartedly. I am trying to learn as fast as I can. If it is at all helpful to know where I am at, here is what I think is a correctly modded 3802 bios for ASUS Z170-A. I get caught up with step one. My GUID is blank? It is late here so I will try harder tomorrow to follow your guide. Thanks again for responding and attempting to help me!! Cheers!

You're welcome! Maybe it's all because you are tired, best to mess with BIOS still when you are rested and ready. Search GUID will be blank until you copy/paste a GUID In there, it's search box there so you have to give it something to search for
I posted the commonly used GUID value for setup in the guide, copy it and past there, then the rest of the guide will make more sense. If you still cannot get it I will get the variables for you.

I believe my variable is 0x8C6

I am not step 6. Where is boot64.efi? here?





Also step 7, I am now go to look for a copy of Flash Programming Tool that matches my ME of 11.7.0.1014 but I am not sure where I will start... (where is the emoticon with the dunce hat?)


EDIT: Because of previously poor reading comprehension I now believe I have done step 6 correctly. I would like to ask about the USB drive. It should be formatted with FAT32 before placing renamed Shell.efi on it, correct?

EDIT1: For step 7 would "Intel CSME System Tools v11 r16" be correct to download and pull FPT for windows32 from it?? I found it here

I figured I would move on for now and have a look at Key Management within my bios. I do not see any option to clear keys.





EDIT: And as soon as I post I have to put my foot in my mouth. I can del the individual keys.




EDIT1: Deleted the keys and I think successfully unlocked the ability to flash :)





EDIT2: I am now on step 17, flashing bios in windows. I would like to confirm with @Lost_N_BIOS that the modded bios I am about to flash has been correctly prepared. It should support Sky Lake and Coffee Lake CPUs. If anyone cares to correct me I would like to ask: 8700k needs the two pin mod where two pads need to be shorted. The 8400 does not need any pin mod I think? Also Before I flash the version of FPTw should be Intel CSME System Tools v11 r16?

modded bios for ASUS Z170-A

You skipped some area or step, regarding the keys, if you disable secure boot and go back there you will have the option, I linked a few guides in that area to show how it can look in different BIOS.

Looks like you got it all sorted out, if that is your correct variable for BIOS Lock (Did you check SMI Lock too, if enabled you should disable that one too)

Yes, System tools V11 package for ME 11.xx based boards.

Sorry, I can't comment about the Coffee CPU stuff, you'll have to wait for someone else to confirm or research around here more I'm sure it's been answered.

Before you flash that BIOS, does it contain ME 11.7? If yes, research around some more for this Coffee mod, I think you need ME 11.6 something and backflashing ME without a programmer required another BIOS modification and the use of USB Flashback.

@Lost_N_BIOS



I will have to ask, how do I check the SMI lock? Likely it is me but I do not see that step in your guide OR I do not have the capacity to extrapolate what you are showing and how it can be applied for checking other locks.
EDIT: Duh.. I need to learn to read, you explain it all in your guide
EDIT1: Searched and there is no "SMI Lock" found in the IFR file.

I also would like to ask, I am sure it is easy but how do I check to see what ME is in my modded bios?
EDIT: with UEFItool? I see 11.6.10.1196 if I open my modded bios

Thank you for helping me!

You're welcome! SMI is same way as BIOS Lock, search the IFR File for SMI lock, it's usually right above or below BIOS Lock. It's mentioned in the guide, used to be in the title too but I shortened it, but it is there in the guide under first image.

Drop BIOS on ME Analyzer to see what ME is contained, or put BIOS in UEFITool and expand the sections on right, you will see ME section, select it and then on left you can see version
https://github.com/platomav/MEAnalyzer/r...ag/v1.72.0-r145
https://github.com/LongSoft/UEFITool/rel....25.1_win32.zip

Voila! I will now power down and pop in an 8400. If it works then I will mod my 8700k and give it a go. Regardless of the out come I want to commend @Lost_N_BIOS for his patience and willingness to be extremely helpful!

You're welcome! That looks like it did not flash ME region, but that can be good anyway, is your current ME version the one you wanted? It may be best anyway, newer BIOS would have new, but your current may have the older one you want.
Ohh, I see your edit. Still, check current ME version either in BIOS, in device manager, with MEInfoWin, or with HWinfo64 etc (Many ways to check)

@Lost_N_BIOS You will have to explain more about ME than the little I know. In device manager I see ME 11.7.0.1014, the modded bios I see 11.6.10.1196. Please explain


EDIT: Here is what HWiNFO64 shows: 11.6.10.1196