@Lost_N_BIOS in this "backuptest" file i change the cpu for "active cores (1)" and disable hyper thread, so i dont know if u could change that, and send me the full dump that is probably gonna make him boot, what i wanted is a compatible file the 16mb you mentioned, for bootup my avell, because the actual dump i made (with the flashrom that i linked in last post) is broken because of the settings i mentioned about "active cores" so i just want u change it back to "all cores" and enable hyper thread that is thr original settings (but i really need it be one flashrom size that is the 16mb because my pc is **not** booting i can't acess it )


so you could change the active cores to all and hyperthread on in the dump (bricked) that i linked (16mb)?
(This setting is what break the system)

i know i mentioned for back for "default settings" but what i just want its put a working dump in my chip (16mb) for this work again, so u tell me do u can change the settings i mentioned? If no, just take the fpt you unlocked for me, but i need u make it 16mb as u mentioned u could do it, cuz i am looking for a way to make the laptop just works

@Lonely wolf - I could possibly change that back, in all areas that it may change, but during the crash it may have corrupted/changed other stuff, so best we just put you back to the initial unlock menu edit I gave you, then if that fails we know we also need to redo ME FW too due to corruption
Here, program back in, if it if does not boot, then shut down and program it in again but before you power back on, after that 2nd program, then dump it, and compare with the file you wrote manually via hex
If not 100% match, then write is failing and you need to use other method/software to write with. If 100% match, then write is OK and we need to fix ME FW instead
http://s000.tinyupload.com/index.php?fil...198305532234941

@Lost_N_BIOS could i send u both and u compare to me?

I dont know too much about for compare

file u sent me (http://www.mediafire.com/file/7ypctm768e...OSregM.bin/file)
file i dump in 2nd write(http://www.mediafire.com/file/hmxl47facb...IOSregM.7z/file)

is too serious if need to fix ME FW?

@Lonely wolf - I don't need file I sent you, already have that Compare is easy, just compare in any hex editor, using "compare file" functions.
For the above, did you erase, then program, then close program, open and read chip then save, without powering on system? If yes, OK< good, write is OK

No, it's easy to fix ME FW, usually Did you try to start system yet? If not, go ahead, it should be bootable now if above was dumped correctly after write

@Lost_N_BIOS i will try boot it i just did exactly as u told to do, if it doesnt boot first time, flash it and dump without power on, so i sent u, i will see if this boot

No, this dont boot dont even turn my keyboard on as usually do. So probably is ME FW you mentioned

It turns on, turn on the fans and in 2 seconds it turns off the fans completely and do nothing (the screen keeps black and keyboard off)

update (i change my 64gb for 4gb and it makes it boot, i think 64gb was taking more time because it was testing probably, i already put my 64gb back and it boot too so thank u again i am gonna make too some backups now

the exact model is an overpowered op-lp3
and I have tried to install a clean installation of windows if success always gives me bsod
the original memory that this model brings works in another pc and I have tried several memories that work in other pc samsung, hinix etc without success I am open to your suggestions
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Yes ,sorry for the error , this bios of update is
Intel_cfl_GK7CN6S_ESI_BIOS_N.1.08_20181128-2
and the dump I made of 16mb was with a CH431, I could unlock it to test a possible suggestion that I have

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@painsiy
If I have tried without battery but it freezes or restarts in the op screen

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@Lonely wolf
This is mi dump from ch431a programmer
https://mega.nz/file/jxAxxYrC#31MnuvZPE_...bUEsl26uh6d-U9U
Please unlock for me

@Lonely wolf - Great to hear all is working again now! Yes, probably with 64GB, it needed to train memory or something, may take longer on first boot, or may need to reboot a few times etc.

@Alis1204 - Sounds like something on the board maybe faulty then? Maybe faulty AC Adapter, or AC Connector etc? This comment only about the battery/AC things you mention
Can you still return for replacement, you just purchased recently? If yes, do that now before time runs out.

Memory should not error like that, especially not all different sets of memory. But, could be all not compatible, or speed/timings not working with this BIOS etc.
Original memory, if tested and not giving errors on another system, should be OK and compatible.

Here is your unlocked BIOS -
If write fails, and it does not boot, tell me your BIOS chip ID you read off the chip (not from software) and I will tell you what software/version is best to do the write with

Ohh! Wait, never mind, that is failed bad dump you uploaded! What software/version did you dump that with?
What is your BIOS chip ID, then I will tell you what software/version do dump and write with.

@Lost_N_BIOS
I did the bios dump with an external programmer and id is
GK7CN6S

The laptop is not in guarantee I got it second hand, and browsing there I found that it could be a problem of having it overclocked and disabling some functions it could come back to life

@Lost_N_BIOS here is a screenshot and photo of my Bios
i was able to get through the first step but the file I go was 10mb in size
I don't know if I made any mistake

here is the link
http://www.mediafire.com/file/4b023o3wb2...iosreg.bin/file
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@painsiy - Sounds like maybe EC FW or ME FW is messed up possibly. Or could be a messed up CPU? What is the exact model CPU, and is it the one that originally came with the system?
Can you see ME FW version on BIOS Main page, or with HWINFO64 as shown below


I don't know if you can still help

@Alis1204 - I was asking what is your BIOS Chip ID, read if off the chip with your eyes, do not tell me what software tells you the ID is.
If you have locked BIOS, then it's not overclocked, so how could that be giving you problems??

So for now I wait for you to give me your BIOS chip ID, so I can tell you software/version to make a good dump from chip with. The dump you made before is badly corrupted, due to wrong software/version or chip ID used etc
Also, please make your two systems closer together when you are using programmer, so cable is not stretched out like that, it can easily move mid-way through read or write, and cause bad read or write

@painsiy - Looks like ME FW is "OK" as far as a quick check like I mentioned, so it's not badly corrupted or anything for now.
If you want to do this via FPT, you need to tell me what error you get, if any, at step #2 of the FPT spoiler below.

@Lost_N_BIOS
yeah, it was both Painsiy, thanks for that

let me quickly do that and get back to you
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@Lost_N_BIOS
I don't think i go any error

Is there any way to update the bios to maybe a newer one?

@painsiy - Thanks for confirming about the merge, I was not sure due to you tagged yourself (if it was you?) That didn't catch my eye until I already merged the posts, so I was not sure
Please use edit function if you need to add more info, questions etc and no one has replied yet, it's over on the right side - thanks

Good no error, so nothing more you need to do, I can just unlock, send back to you, then you program in.
As for updating your BIOS, you'd have to do that first and then redo all this to send me new BIOS region dump
I am not sure what BIOS is out there for your model, I got this link from the manufacturer page for your model, all drivers are in single package (which I'm not going to download)
You'll have to grab the package and see if newer BIOS is in there or not - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oczEl9b...7OBrSsmT0s/view
From this page - https://www.eluktronics.com/Mech-1660-9thGen-Drivers/

I will wait to download your BIOS above, so you can check that package and see if newer BIOS is there or not

@Lost_N_BIOS
Thanks for that, noted!

the manufacture doesn't provide any bios update for this laptop anywhere
I don't know if bios can be interchanged between laptops of the same spec but from different manufacture (same tongfang laptop just different branding)?

I've all the links and files you sent already
please you can go ahead and help me unlock the bios
I really appreciate your effort


I can see an updated version from a different brand here it's the same laptop model(same CPU same GPU same motherboard layout different bios)
https://download.schenker-tech.de/package/xmg_neo15xne15m19/
is this worth doing? or do you think it would work?

@painsiy - Did you download the package I linked, and no new BIOS? If yes, then maybe your only hope is to direct email them and ask for copy of latest BIOS/EC package.

For flashing other brand Tonfang, yes, you can usually do that if same Tonfang Model (ie GK7CP6S) and same CPU/GPU
If/when you do this, be sure you update BIOS + EC FW at same time. Yes, I checked, I think you are OK to use that BIOS. Update BIOS + EC FW
Make sure you get >>
Bios-XMG_NEO_M19_GTX1660Ti_BIOS_N.1.04.zip
Bios-XMG_NEO_M19_GTX1660Ti_EC_1.12.69.zip

@Lost_N_BIOS
Yes, I have the exact same zip file on my system, it hasn't been updated since they uploaded it


now let me go and look for how to flash both bios and EC FW
without any issue

I'll be sure to give you an update
last question, the file I uploaded does that serve as a backfile for me, in case i need to go back to the old bios?