Post #37 bricked the bios via fpt.
Post #41 Was tried with programmer when the system bricked but will now try with fpt.
To get back into the system I used NV1StockNV2Removedm with the programmer then in windows I used set0 with fpt then flashed stock then fpt backup.

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Set02R2 worked, setting unlocked.
Set02RMM worked settings unlocked, seemed like Set02R2 had more settings might just be me though, both of them the hardware monitoring section was not registering anything from the sensors.

#37 - so maybe this can't be FPT flashed due to padding thing I mentioned, but programming is OK.... OR,maybe some issue on rebuild with that file that I can't see when checking??
#41 >> These would always = brick with programmer, since this is only 8MB BIOS region << These files can be made for programmer, but I didn't make them that way at the time, I assumed you'd recover and then FPT flash those in your testing of these files.

Ahh, so your follow up (which i will merge now), those are BIOS from #41 correct, and both OK? If yes, those are same as BIOS from #37 same menu/settings edit I mean, so both should have same settings.
Those were just rebuilt differently, and one of them is surely built same way as I did #37 (only redid to see if same/brick or some glitch caused initial brick) at least I think one would be same build method

You may not have hardware sensor monitor IC on the board, so I can hide that section in next edit if you want, let me know? OK, lets do this, since we now know the entire menu/settings edit I did was OK.
How did you flash Set02R2 / Set02RMM, FPT or did you build 16MB BIOS and put in with programmer? I will make you new mod with all those changes but on latest BIOS version (setup is same, so I can direct transfer this already tested and modified setup into your latest version FPT dump you sent at #42

Set02R2/Set02RMM was both done with FPT (Worked), I did not think about file size at the time when I tried them with the programmer, I should have known better.
As for the hardware monitoring I would have assumed there was IC onboard, there are enough temp sensors dotted around the case which can be read in windows, but like i say I'm used to custom builds like asus even though I've had this system for about two years now. I will definitely go back to custom builds when get the chance. The wife wanted me to be lazy and get a prebuilt system and at the time the sale on this system gave me better specs for the price.

Good, at least we know those are OK now, and probably previous one was too (but flashed wrong)

About the BIOS sensor page, it may just not have the right config files in BIOS then, since you can see info from the sensors in windows.
Since this was meant to be hidden from user, they may have left out some config file or didn't link something that needs linked, I can't do anything to fix that sorry

I always build myself too, it's really the way to go no matter how you look at it (even price-wise, if you shop right), especially if you know how to build your own system

Here is latest BIOS version you sent me dump from, but with all the menu edits Use LatestBIOSM3UEFIT25SetWhole, if it bricks (Sorry) then use LatestBIOSM3MM
http://s000.tinyupload.com/index.php?fil...243391791158986

LatestBIOSM3UEFIT25SetWhole worked like a charm.

Sorry I didn’t read everything in one of your posts, no it wasn’t me who sent you something on amazon sorry, but I’m glad someone else also thinks your help is amazing.
Dell contacted me after they Saw the system pop up under the support assist app, and offered me the ability to extend the warranty for 2 years would cost me $200, for complete system warranty with onsite tech. I’m not sure if I should go for it, or just save for a complete rebuild, you said at one point they are good with their warranty’s?

good afternoon,
my area 51 r2 is not posting anymore after replacing cpu, no beeps replaced all parts, just turns on fans spin ram rgb turns on, no keyboard light.
touched the cpu and tried 3 cpu they all same working as i touch them and they get hot .
ive ordered a ch341a from ebay, never done this before, any help to bring my alien back would be appreciated, i do have another area 51 r2 working, if this helps. thanks heaps

My area 51 r2 also cannot post. All lights and fans are working but there is no beeping. Is there currently a way to flash the bios without using a programmer? There are so many terminoligies and the process seems very complicated. I would really appreciate your help and some tips.

@rudyboypunta Were you able to fix yours?