Thank you for you help. I have already resolved my problem. I bought the other SSD m.2 512 gb Samsung 970 PRO. it works without any problems))) it seems that ADATA is so-so ssd))

Zitat von Svan im Beitrag #57

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@Lost_N_BIOS

Ok don't do nothing if it's too complicate. Now I understand how you got the space required for the PCIe NVMe. So the big question where are the microcodes in the bios ?
I will try /B and /K since I restored NVRAM already and flashed main bios image.

(For AFU i was just talking about the backup instead of the downloaded original bios from ASUS to mod it. But it's not important now )

Greetings.

Update : ok fixed that was /B (microcodes are in boot block) ---- /K worked but got bugs in bios settings (restore defaults settings doing nothing and missng options in menus). Restored from original backup.

To resume flash modded bios (modded from original bios from ASUS) : AFUDOS modbios.bin /P /B

P = Program Main bios image (For all main modifications in bios mod)
B = Program Boot block (For Microcodes updates in bios mod)

This file is only for G751JY with CPU I7-4710HQ !!!

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@edival @Lost_N_BIOS

Sorry was a lot busy since the bios story and needed to travel abroad a lot. What you can do first is to check with UBU if you got the identical numbers for your CPU (3rd picture from the left) : [GUIDE] Update CPU Microcode + Fix FIT Using UEFITool / Hex.

Earlier on this thread : Post #57 you should be able to flash with "AFUDOS modbios.bin /P". That will not flash microcodes part.
Wait for help also from Lost_N_Bios. He is the master here. If microcodes are different than my CPU he can do a specific bios mod for your CPU.

Don't forget to always do a full bios backup whatever you try with your bios !

Cheers.

@Svan - @edival - I am not sure what is needed here, please clarify. I assume he needs updated microcode for I7-4720HQ, but with what BIOS? And I heavily suggest against the use of AFU, so Svan that would be up to you to help him with that if he decides to go that route instead of FPT

Hi @svan and @Lost_N_BIOS, thank you so much for your replies. I'm lost.

What can I provide to have this done?

I'm considering just picking up a 512GB M.2 SSD from eBay which is the ACHI SSD instead of the NVMe SSD (there is one compatible with my machine that is no longer made). Of course, eBay can be flakey :)

Let me know, please.

@Lost_N_BIOS @edival

He need to be sure that he can flash the modded bios you did for me. Seems CPUID signature are identical (306C3) : I7-4710HQ / I7-4720HQ

AHCI ssd are very rare and normally very expensive.

Like Lost_N_Bios said have some risks to use afudos so just tell him if you still need a modded bios and what you want updated inside, he can do it for you. Then he will explain you how to use FPT to backup and flash.

Hi @Lost_N_BIOS, yes, I realize they're more money which is why flashing the BIOS "might" be easier :)

I took assembly programming in University 24+ years ago and I wasn't good at it then so I'm mostly confused about what's going on now.

I did read that there's a tool to extract my current BIOS (though I'm using the stock BIOS update 213 updated in June this year currently). Would it help if I was able to provide that?

I talked to ASUS and they are of no help, of course.

It's so silly that we have to jump through these hoops for something ASUS should be providing for its hardware.

Thanks @Svan - I guess maybe he needs new personal BIOS, since I always suggest FPT and only other way I don't suggest on this system
@edival - so you have 306C3 CPUID, I can update that for you, and whatever else you need (let me know what other mods/updates you need).

Here is how to backup BIOS with FPT so I can mod for you, this also outlines for you to make a write test after you backup, show me the error you get for this if any, then I will further advise

Check BIOS main page and see if ME FW version is shown, if not then download HWINFO64 and on the large window on left side, expand motherboard and find ME area, inside that get the ME Firmware version.
Once you have that, go to this thread and in the section "C" download the matching ME System Tools Package (ie if ME FW version = 10.x get V10 package, if 9.0-9.1 get V9.1 package, if 9.5 or above get V9.5 package etc)
Intel Management Engine: Drivers, Firmware & System Tools

Once downloaded, inside you will find Flash Programming Tool folder, and inside that a Windows or Win/Win32 folder. Select that Win folder, hold shift and press right click, choose open command window here (Not power shell).
At the command prompt type the following command and send me the created file to modify >> FPTw.exe -bios -d biosreg.bin

Right after you do that, try to write back the BIOS Region dump and see if you get any error, if you do show me image of the command entered and the error given >> FPTw.exe -bios -f biosreg.bin

If you are stuck on Win10 and cannot easily get command prompt, and method I mentioned above does not work for you, here is some links that should help
Or, copy all contents from the Flash Programming Tool \ DOS folder to the root of a USB Bootable disk and do the dump from DOS (FPT.exe -bios -d biosreg.bin)
https://www.windowscentral.com/how-add-c...creators-update
https://www.windowscentral.com/add-open-...menu-windows-10
https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/open-...ator-privileges

Or here is simply registry edit that adds "Open command window here as Administrator" to the right click menu
Double-click to install, reboot after install may be required
http://s000.tinyupload.com/index.php?fil...134606820377175

Hello, @Lost_N_BIOS
Thanks for your passion and experience
I have same notebook as @edival: G751-JY with i7-4720HQ (CPUID: 306C3).
I install compatible FPT version 9.1. Read BIOS Region (attached).
Clear SMI and BIOS Lock's with EFI and grub.
Succesfull write biosreg.bin with fptw64.exe -bios -f biosreg.bin (attached LOG).
May i ask you to mod BIOS 2.13 with NVMe and updated CPU microcodes for me?
I note that my current BIOS - 2.11 with integrated NVMe...

Hi @Lost_N_BIOS
here is what I ended up with, a little different than @awaulin received for what appears to be the same machine.

You need clear SMI and BIOS Lock's with this guide. But use "setup_var 0xA2 0x0" and "setup_var 0xA3 0x0" commands in grub EFI shell.

@awaulin - flash BIOS 2.13 and then do all that again, I don't need logs etc just do all you did, unlock SMI/BIOS lock and then AFTER than dump the BIOS with FPT again and send to me.
That I will update all microcodes for you and put in NVME Mod. Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, I suppose that causes a problem due to current OS is on NVME mod BIOS................. Hmmmmmmmm

I can do the update manually, but it's messy and not ideal due to NVRAM areas. Can you do as I mentioned, and then not use this system again until I get you the mod BIOS back? I will do quickly
If you have another system you can use interim, you can do as I mentioned, and then do the FPT dumps from DOS instead, since you wont be able to go into windows, then wait for BIOS.
Or, if you still have it, pop back in your old/original drive or any other you may have lying around, and use that for a little bit. You can clone your current NVME contents to your old drive and use it just like your current system, just will be slower drive speeds again while you wait for BIOS.

@edival - Thanks! Yes, as mentioned above, you now need to disable BIOS Lock and SMI Lock, then once you do that, dump the BIOS region again and give it a new name so you know this one is unlocked, and then test writing it back.
If successful write back, send me that BIOS and let me know what you need done.

I boot to FreeDOS.
Backup current BIOS (2.11 with NVMe) with AFUDOS.
Flash stock 2.13 BIOS with Easy Flash.
Clear Locks.
Dump BIOS Region with FPT (DOS Version). Attached.
Successful test write region back with FPT (DOS).
Write back 2.11 BIOS with NVMe.
Return to Windows
Hope this helps...

@awaulin - nice dance you did there Had to do one myself to get you this BIOS sorted out properly
Here is mod BIOS (UPD all microcodes + NVME Mod) - http://s000.tinyupload.com/index.php?fil...772516539978815


This BIOS is user specific, do not flash if you are not awaulin, you will loose your serial and UUID etc - you've been warned!!

I write this 213CM.bin with fptw64.exe. Get Error 204.
Tried again - same result. Screenshot attached.
After reboot notebook does not boot.
But ASUS Recovery Procedure (Ctrl+Home+Power) brought the back to life
Maybe write this file with FPT DOS, or AFUDOS?