@begemot - Yes, I know CPU-z does not show, that was what I meant, I can't believe CPU-z does not show this already!!
DO NOT directly hex edit the BIOS to change the date in multiple locations!! I did not check, but I assume maybe only one of those could be directly hex edited on the BIOS as a whole, the rest should be module extracted, changed, and reinserted/rebuild BIOS.

@jst68 - You would know, because you did not download BIOS from Asus when you flashed it, so you know it's modified no matter the date/version.
If @hancor agrees and wants to use a modified date/version as his base moving forward, I can do those edits for him if he does not know how, then all next BIOS can have that date or version etc.
I don't want to do it here by request because then someone else will want different date or version in a week, and that starts a mess of individual request for no real reason.

I think that date only change would make more confusion for anyone already confused enough to wonder if they are using a mod BIOS or not, because then they may wonder why date does not match Asus (since they are already unsure if they are using stock BIOS or mod BIOS)
Date + Version seems better to me if you are changing date, not just date along, or version only (BEST and most ideal in my eyes)

To be honest: I don't know much about the actual modding process because I went straight to the modded BIOS section.

I mainly wanted something to easily confirm that a certain modded BIOS has been installed. If that can easily be seen in Aida64 that's good enough for me. At the end of the day, I don't want to create extra work for something that is merely a convenience. I also hear you that once you start doing something it will become expected and then people will quickly ask for more. No questions on that. I am familiar with software development.

Also completely agree with your assessment that if people and modders see value in having it, it would be best to change the date and version. That would clearly indicate a modded BIOS! But again, I have no understanding how much extra work that is and, I am guessing, every additional change increases the risk to break something along the way.

@jst68 - Yes, I assumed you may not know about modding yourself, many don't, but you knew it was mod BIOS you were downloading/installing as you mentioned
It's not about it being hard for me to do, it only takes a few seconds to do, so it's not a big deal. And it can be done on the base BIOS anyone uses, but yeah, one off in public for such things tends to cause everyone to ask and want something different.
And yes, any edit or BIOS flash adds more risk If you want this, shoot me a PM and link me to BIOS you are using etc, we'll sort you out

Z87-plus
axagon pci-e internal adapter
NVME 1.3 256gb ssd

@jst68 - Which BIOS do you want date/version changed in, please link me to the post? @begemot and I have now tested several different edits on Asus Z87, and I know which are the safe/easy edit for you to be able to see this date/version change you want.
The change will ONLY be visible in software that pulls DMI Information, such as >> Windows System Information, CPU-z Motherboard Tab, HWINFO64, AIDA64 and other similar software. You will NOT see change in the BIOS GUI about date/version, ONLY how and where I mentioned.
Also, please tell me what date you want put in, and on version I will change it to have a M moniker at end, such as 2103M

Zitat von Lost_N_BIOS im Beitrag #95

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The change will ONLY be visible in software that pulls DMI Information, such as >> Windows System Information, CPU-z Motherboard Tab, HWINFO64, AIDA64 and other similar software.

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hello I have an asus z87 plus motherboard with an i7 4790k, 2ssd 480gb raid 0, no nve, original bios 2103
what will this bios bring me if I flash? cordially
excuse me for my english i'm french

@cryodav76

You get all the ROM/EFI driver updates as set out in post number #1 of this thread.
Moreover, you get the latest microcode v28 which mitigates the large number of vulnerabilities such as Meldown, Spectre, Micro-architectural Data Sampling (MDS). ie hackers are less able to manipulate your system.

Further, if you add an NVMe adapter and drive you get a huge speed increase to data I/O in your system.

I trust that helps... :)

@jst68

Glad that worked out for you.

RE: bios dates are the manufacturers lastest.

To verify update check microcode update via HWINFO or AIDA64.

Zitat von Lost_N_BIOS im Beitrag #95

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@jst68 - Which BIOS do you want date/version changed in, please link me to the post? @begemot and I have now tested several different edits on Asus Z87, and I know which are the safe/easy edit for you to be able to see this date/version change you want.
The change will ONLY be visible in software that pulls DMI Information, such as >> Windows System Information, CPU-z Motherboard Tab, HWINFO64, AIDA64 and other similar software. You will NOT see change in the BIOS GUI about date/version, ONLY how and where I mentioned.
Also, please tell me what date you want put in, and on version I will change it to have a M moniker at end, such as 2103M

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@jst68

I just thought that HWINFO can read microcode loaded with the operating system (27 for example). It is more correct to look all the same in the BIOS.

thanks bro. big human :)

Hi guys,
I have one question about motherboard from this thread. I have bought Xeon E3-1241 v3 which isn't supported by motherboard according the Asus website (E3-1240 V3 and E3-1245 V3 are supported) .
If I flash BIOS with the newest microcodes from firts post, the motherboard will recognize my CPU?

The problem solved itself. I flashed BIOS with file from first post and I installed E3-1241V3 into motherboard. Everything works fine. I don't know if this CPU would start with official BIOS without microcodes update. The most important thing is that it worked.

@miskovsky

Sometimes you just have to dive in and try it...

Glad that worked out for you!


Cheers

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