@lkadlcek - Great to hear all seems OK for now! DVI should be OK, but it's possible that the vBIOS/GOP changes method did not copy over system specific data all 100% correctly during the vBIOS/GOP update.
That, or this version of vBIOS is not 100% compatible with your model. Did you test in both UEFI mode and Legacy modes?
This comment applies to booting method, and if you can see it the Boot >> VGA Support setting (will only be visible w/ fast boot enabled), test both Auto and EFI, along with CSM enabled/disabled (while Security Boot enable/disable with OS Type set to UEFI/Other)
Sorry, yes, that is a lot of settings and combos possible, but all things you can test and check out

The vBIOS/GOP is updated and targeted for your Coffee CPU, so go ahead and try that, this issue may only be affecting the older CPU! If you find same on Coffee CPU, then I will manually redo that aspect of the mod
Also, keep in mind, and don't freak out if the Coffee CPU does not boot, I may need to redo this edit on stock BIOS (sometimes Asus systems need that)

Zitat von Lost_N_BIOS im Beitrag #1291

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@lkadlcek - Great to hear all seems OK for now! DVI should be OK, but it's possible that the vBIOS/GOP changes method did not copy over system specific data all 100% correctly during the vBIOS/GOP update.
That, or this version of vBIOS is not 100% compatible with your model. Did you test in both UEFI mode and Legacy modes?
This comment applies to booting method, and if you can see it the Boot >> VGA Support setting (will only be visible w/ fast boot enabled), test both Auto and EFI, along with CSM enabled/disabled (while Security Boot enable/disable with OS Type set to UEFI/Other)
Sorry, yes, that is a lot of settings and combos possible, but all things you can test and check out

The vBIOS/GOP is updated and targeted for your Coffee CPU, so go ahead and try that, this issue may only be affecting the older CPU! If you find same on Coffee CPU, then I will manually redo that aspect of the mod
Also, keep in mind, and don't freak out if the Coffee CPU does not boot, I may need to redo this edit on stock BIOS (sometimes Asus systems need that)

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@lkadlcek - Then you'd need to Disable CSM and Choose OS Type Legacy/Other, to test legacy vBIOS boot instead of GOP (or I could make you BIOS with VGA setting visible there)
CSM enabled + UEFI Boot type would still = EFI VGA (GOP not legacy), since you can't change this due to setting hidden from you.

Those changes are for Coffee CPU, you'll have to decide after reading them which all apply to your case, if any, it may not apply to every Asus but I do think it's a general Asus/Coffee mod thing.
If you want, I can make you new test BIOS from stock instead, and see if that's better for you in regards to VGA. If not, I can do the vBIOS update myself, to ensure something isn't done incorrectly during vBIOS (legacy) settings transfers as the vBIOS is updated via CoffeeTime.
It could also just be that specific vBIOS version is an issue, for your case, it's hard to say? There is a few we can try, but it all means lots more testing for you. Any BIOS I make you from now on, I will reveal those settings in Boot area, so you can choose what is applied)

Are you using Coffee CPU now? If yes, then any BIOS I sent you now, you can just flash via USB Flashback, since any other edits/changes we do will be BIOS region only.

Zitat von Lost_N_BIOS im Beitrag #1293

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@lkadlcek - Then you'd need to Disable CSM and Choose OS Type Legacy/Other, to test legacy vBIOS boot instead of GOP (or I could make you BIOS with VGA setting visible there)
CSM enabled + UEFI Boot type would still = EFI VGA (GOP not legacy), since you can't change this due to setting hidden from you.

Those changes are for Coffee CPU, you'll have to decide after reading them which all apply to your case, if any, it may not apply to every Asus but I do think it's a general Asus/Coffee mod thing.
If you want, I can make you new test BIOS from stock instead, and see if that's better for you in regards to VGA. If not, I can do the vBIOS update myself, to ensure something isn't done incorrectly during vBIOS (legacy) settings transfers as the vBIOS is updated via CoffeeTime.
It could also just be that specific vBIOS version is an issue, for your case, it's hard to say? There is a few we can try, but it all means lots more testing for you. Any BIOS I make you from now on, I will reveal those settings in Boot area, so you can choose what is applied)

Are you using Coffee CPU now? If yes, then any BIOS I sent you now, you can just flash via USB Flashback, since any other edits/changes we do will be BIOS region only.

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@lkadlcek - Great to hear Coffee CPU is working, that means we don't have to edit stock BIOS for Coffee to work on your model. So, if there is indeed a VGA (legacy) vBIOS issue here, it's not due to that.
It may still be due to the automated modification of the vBIOS update, or the vBIOS version itself, or yes, settings
CSM disabled is fine, that is how I boot (Win8-10 mode for OS Type, UEFI in your case + CSM disabled = GOP EFI Boot graphic-wise) But, I do not use onboard graphics, so a little different.

Yes, I knew you were using onboard graphics, this is the only thing affected by vBIOS/GOP, so I already knew

And yes, there is many ways to set a several things, that all control how onboard display output is generated (via vBIOS (legacy) or GOP (UEFI/EFI)).
In general, things to keep in mind as you try to play with all this, and your BIOS has two separate things that handle the display output based on what is applied (vBIOS/Legacy mode and GOP/UEFI mode)
GOP/EFI = UEFI modes
vBIOS = Legacy mode (or UEFI mode WITH CSM enabled)

You have the following settings which all relate to this
1. Secure boot
2. OS Type (can you see this, at Boot >> Secure Boot Submenu?)
3. Fast Boot (and the VGA setting below it, which I will reveal for you now)
4. CSM (which means in general "Help/allow" legacy, while Secure Boot / UEFI mode)
5. Launch Video OPROM policy (inside CSM Submenu), you may not be able to see this either, image requested below to add if needed

Please show me image of your BIOS Boot page with Fast Boot enabled, and with it disabled after setting it to disabled reboot back to Boot to take the image.
Then also, show me image of CSM submenu contents, if you can see/enter that in Boot section. you can use F12 to screenshot BIOS images to USB, then zip for me
Please also include FPT dump of BIOS region as it is now, I will make you another edit to USB Flashback, with the vBIOS updated manually + settings revealed as noted above

Hello,
i'm looking for modded bios for Formula IX 9. Can someone help me.

Zitat von Lost_N_BIOS im Beitrag #1295

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@lkadlcek - Great to hear Coffee CPU is working, that means we don't have to edit stock BIOS for Coffee to work on your model. So, if there is indeed a VGA (legacy) vBIOS issue here, it's not due to that.
It may still be due to the automated modification of the vBIOS update, or the vBIOS version itself, or yes, settings
CSM disabled is fine, that is how I boot (Win8-10 mode for OS Type, UEFI in your case + CSM disabled = GOP EFI Boot graphic-wise) But, I do not use onboard graphics, so a little different.

Yes, I knew you were using onboard graphics, this is the only thing affected by vBIOS/GOP, so I already knew

And yes, there is many ways to set a several things, that all control how onboard display output is generated (via vBIOS (legacy) or GOP (UEFI/EFI)).
In general, things to keep in mind as you try to play with all this, and your BIOS has two separate things that handle the display output based on what is applied (vBIOS/Legacy mode and GOP/UEFI mode)
GOP/EFI = UEFI modes
vBIOS = Legacy mode (or UEFI mode WITH CSM enabled)

You have the following settings which all relate to this
1. Secure boot
2. OS Type (can you see this, at Boot >> Secure Boot Submenu?)
3. Fast Boot (and the VGA setting below it, which I will reveal for you now)
4. CSM (which means in general "Help/allow" legacy, while Secure Boot / UEFI mode)
5. Launch Video OPROM policy (inside CSM Submenu), you may not be able to see this either, image requested below to add if needed

Please show me image of your BIOS Boot page with Fast Boot enabled, and with it disabled after setting it to disabled reboot back to Boot to take the image.
Then also, show me image of CSM submenu contents, if you can see/enter that in Boot section. you can use F12 to screenshot BIOS images to USB, then zip for me
Please also include FPT dump of BIOS region as it is now, I will make you another edit to USB Flashback, with the vBIOS updated manually + settings revealed as noted above

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@ShervinGreen - Do you have a flash programmer? What is your current ME FW version (DO NOT UPDATE BIOS)?
What is your old CPU model, and what is your new CPU model AND SSPEC (off top of CPU)?

@lkadlcek - That's not F12 screenshots Please zip all images above, those are too huge! Thanks
Here's how to do FPT Dump (ignore the stuff about stock BIOS, but NOT about password, TPM/encryption, secure boot)
Do step #1 and send me the file, also do step #2 and tell me what error you get, if any

Good morning
I have no experience in this subject, so I would like to ask the professionals before I start breaking something or spending money on a new processor.
My motherboard is: MSI B150M NIGHT ELF
I wanted to ask if it can be modified and if so, what maximum processor will support it. Now I can put in the maximum i7 7700K.
Best regards

@Lost_N_BIOS Hi man, it's me again. Still working on that Z170 Prime A, which is the same board that @lkadlcek is using. I can't seem to read properly the BIOS chip using the programmer, I am 100% positive that there is proper contact, as I've done SPI programming multiple times before. I am currently using the standard USB without 1.8V adapter, but I have that if needed. Here's what I get when I try to read it, my dump size is limited to 1MB, even though I can read and write properly.

@dzesio - Very interesting model name! Any Coffee CPU, but ideally not a huge threaded one due to the VRM/Power delivery area of your board is not equipped for massively powered CPU
Stick to 6C/6T or 8C/8T CPU's, anything above is a NO on compatible list here in section 4.1 - https://forums.overclockers.ru/viewtopic...602278&start=60

@ItxLeo - Some boards need main power cables connected, others need them removed, did you try both ways?? What is chip ID, and what software version are you trying to use?
1MB size limit, and the ID shown in your image, looks like you may be trying to dump the wrong chip? Shoe me image of the chip you are trying to dump too.

If I upload to motherboard a modified BIOS for i7-9700K, can I continue using my old i5-6500?

Zitat von Lost_N_BIOS im Beitrag #1301

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@dzesio - Very interesting model name! Any Coffee CPU, but ideally not a huge threaded one due to the VRM/Power delivery area of your board is not equipped for massively powered CPU
Stick to 6C/6T or 8C/8T CPU's, anything above is a NO on compatible list here in section 4.1 - https://forums.overclockers.ru/viewtopic...78&start=60

@ItxLeo - Some boards need main power cables connected, others need them removed, did you try both ways?? What is chip ID, and what software version are you trying to use?
1MB size limit, and the ID shown in your image, looks like you may be trying to dump the wrong chip? Shoe me image of the chip you are trying to dump too.

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Hi all,
First of all I want to thank everyone for contributing to such an amazing topic!
Secondly, I need help. I have been going back and forth through the forum but I'm still not sure how to start.
I have ordered the flash programmer (CH341A) from eBay and my board is Gigabyte Z170X-Gaming 7. I plan on running i5 9600k on it.

What is my next step? How can I start with the whole process? First to dump the existing bios and upload it here? But how, what exactly to dump and does it need to be reset to factory defaults first?

Thanks!!!

@dzesio - Yes, if you are sure to leave 50653 microcode in the BIOS.

@ItxLeo - You may need to send it in for RMA, before you run out of time! I did not know you "Flashed" the other chip already too! Did you dump it's contents first, so you can now put back correct data?
For the micron, to the right of TPU, if there is a 13 in second line of ID, then it's 3.3V chip. I still have not seen a clear image of your chip, so can't be sure which it is. Even if it's 1.8V version, you would "detect" a chip when properly connected, it would just read out corrupt data.

@Poply - What is your BIOS Chip ID (MAIN BIOS)? Once programmer arrives, you'll dump this, then if you need someone to make you a BIOS I can do that, but you'll have to tell me your old CPU model and your 9600K SSPEC (# off top of CPU)
BIOS does not need reset, it's OK to dump as-is. Here is guide on how to connect and use programmer, once you give me ID I will give you software package and suggested software/version to use - [GUIDE] Flash BIOS with CH341A programmer
You will also need to modify the 9600K CPU pads for what you see "Isolate" in Red/Blue this image below, you do not need to "Connect/green" this is already done on the board for Gigabyte