@thatubuntuguy - Yes, you'll need adapter like this then, it plugs into the programmer you initially linked - https://www.ebay.com/itm/202046860676

Yes,you got it! I can replace any setting/entry with anything, but I prefer to replace a submenu with advanced or chipset. But yes, I could replace OS ID with the hidden advanced menu if you wanted
Wait until you see chipset before you make a final decision, maybe there is a submenu there that you don't need at all (Many in southbridge). Well, you can look now in AMIBCP I guess

I guess maybe it would be better if I made visible one of the "hidden from you" settings or duplicates on Main too, and do it there, so you wouldn't really be loosing anything?

Let me know how the above BIOS goes! I also unsuppressed the hidden Advanced there, but didn't add it's menu ID into the main list of menus due to space as mentioned, so I doubt it shows up

Here is two examples where I did what I mentioned with MSI BIOS, sticking hidden advanced into other menus
MSI-Z97M-G43 Advanced Menu Mod + uCode Upd (requested/work done in this thread - msi z97 pcmate unlocking advanced and chipset menu (2))
And just this week - MSI Z87-GD65 "Unlock" hidden BIOS Options (2)

You'd have to download those BIOS and see stock/mod in AMIBCP to best see what it looks like, and that first link where I posted my own images show it in BIOS too.

Hey @Lost_N_BIOS ,
Bad news, I tried the first bios you provided. I flashed it and completed successfully, I tried to reboot but now it doesn't want to boot... It seems it's bricked!
I wouldn't be panicking yet but the chip is 8192kb!! and the dump was only 4096kb!!
I really hope I haven't bricked this thing forever...

It exhibited the usual bios brick behavior of turning on but not showing anything on the display and not supplying power to usb devices at least for this stick pc. What I would have done in the past was remove the cmos and it would have reset everything but since the bios is different now that's not possible
I'll need to buy a flash programmer now -_-

Thanks for your assistance
thatubuntuguy

@thatubuntuguy - Damn, very sorry! This probably happened because I unsuppressed Advanced ahead of time before adding that menu, usually that only can cause funky BIOS entry when it does present a problem, which I would have just sent you new BIOS to flash instead if that happened.
I'm sure that's the problem, BIOS mod was simple so there wasn't any unexpected issues while trying to do it or anything difficult that caused me to pause and tell you to wait on programmer. I guess I shouldn't have done that though, so it's my fault
Please clarify which exact BIOS you flashed and I will double check it and see if there is anything that looks bad, but I assume it's what I mentioned above

Yes, it's bricked until you get your programmer, then we can fix it easily. Very sorry about this, hopefully all your programmer tools will arrive soon

Hey @Lost_N_BIOS
I flashed the one with the shorter name in the zip you provided using fptw. I was so worried but it all seems so funny now. So it doesn’t matter that I didn’t dump the entire contents of the chip right? I can still overwrite the dodgy bios sector with a fixed 4mb image and unbrick it yes?
I was really hoping I wouldn’t have to buy a programmer but it’s okay. I was bound to need it at some point

Thanks. Yes, you dumped BIOS region previously and sent to me, so I have a copy (That's all you wrote when I send you mod BIOS too).
So, once you get programmer you will dump entire chip, then wait for me to confirm it's OK dump, then I will first rebuild you base BIOS with your original dumped BIOS region (plus FD, ME, GbE regions - that's rest of other 4MB)
Then you will program that in, and be back at square one... Then I will make you new mod BIOS without unsuppressing Advanced until it's time (this time!)

Yes, best you get a set anyway, I always hope people have them in hand when they start a thread Especially or instanced just like this
They're so cheap, everyone should have a set before they consider anything about modifying their BIOS. Even stock BIOS can brick, and since the tools to recover are so cheap everyone should be a set anytime they see someone mention it and they don't have one
It's rare I hand someone a BIOS that bricks, unless I tell them it might in advance, which I only do if I know they have programmer and our goal is to work out something tricky.

Again, very sorry this happened! But don't worry, we'll fix it once your programmer stuff arrives!

Hi @Lost_N_BIOS
My flasher finally arrived after like three weeks.
I saw the guide on how to use it, I’m just wondering what exactly you want me to dump with it now. I have the gold and black ch341a programmer with the 1.8v adapter and soic8 clip. I think it will be much easier to get a good connection because the board is so small and removable.
Essentially I’m ready when you are!
Thanks for your continued help

@Lost_N_BIOS ,
Hey, idk if you saw the earlier post, but my flash programmer has arrived and I'm keen to get this thing working again.
What do you need me to provide you in terms of the dump? Should I use flashrom and dump the whole chip?
Please advise when you can

Thanks for your help

@Lost_N_BIOS
Sorry to pester you, but I really need this thing going again. I appreciate you're probably really busy yourself with your own stuff but this thing has been bricked for a month now...
I'd really appreciate if you could give me the next steps as to what to do. Do you want me to dump the whole chip, part of the chip, do something first before.. idk.
Please advise when you can, I really want to get this thing working again.

Thanks

@thatubuntuguy - So sorry! Always busy and buried, so I've missed your post each time

Yes, dump entire chip. If you are familiar with flashrom then use that, I am not familar with it so cannot help there. I use windows software for this, here is general package of driver + many versions - http://s000.tinyupload.com/index.php?fil...695330485827902
What is the BIOS chip ID? In case I need to have you choose some other than specific chip ID Never mind, I see on page one. Try 1.30 or 1.34 software, if you can't get those to work try ASProgrammer - https://github.com/nofeletru/UsbAsp-flash/releases/

Here is guide on how to use, best oen with most images has all image down though
[GUIDE] Flash BIOS with CH341A programmer
[Guide] Using CH341A-based programmer to flash SPI EEPROM
[GUIDE] The Beginners Guide to Using a CH341A SPI Programmer/Flasher (With Pictures!)

First thing to do is open all software versions and in "Auto" function uncheck erase and blank check, then exit. Do that without programmer connected to system
This way, nothing is accidentally erased.

Read, then verify, once you get a "Chip & Buffer match", save and send me that. I will put back in your original untouched BIOS region and then we'll be back at square one and can start to do this again

Hi @Lost_N_BIOS
Thanks for getting back to me. I was getting quite nervous haha
I finally got some time and I dumped the entirety of the chip. It took a few tries with that soic-8 clip but I got it. Flashrom is a piece of cake to use, it's one command and it'll dump the chip to the file. It was very convenient that I had my new T440P with arch linux running! - just had to install flashrom and boom dumped.
Here's the link:
http://s000.tinyupload.com/?file_id=88817678931506458637
Thanks for your help

Hi @Lost_N_BIOS ,
Hope you're good,
This probably got buried down your PM lists again, have you gotten round to rebuilding my base bios? I'm in no hurry so don't worry about doing it super fast just I need it done at some point to get the Compute stick back up and running.
Thanks for your help

@thatubuntuguy - Apologies again for the delays here!!
It's not about being buried in PM's, I try to limit those best I can (see notice in my signature, I try to dissuade people from sending me PM for BIOS help), it's the threads in general I can't keep up with anymore (too many, always)
Here is your fixed BIOS - http://s000.tinyupload.com/index.php?fil...293594795170546

Once you are back and running again, then I can sort out the issues and we can try again! I will keep this tab open now, so we can get this original mod sorted in next day or two, out and it wont get buried

@Lost_N_BIOS
Thanks for your reply and fixed bios. I understand you're busy, so I will endeavor to get it flashed tonight and check if it works.
About the threads, I understand. I thought it was PMs or smth because whenever you ping me or I ping you it sends me a PM. Apologies for any confusion.

Tysm for the fixed bios

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@Lost_N_BIOS ,
IT WORKS! You fixed it dude!
It took a little coaxing to get the stick to boot, but it accepted the bios and booted like nothing ever happened! It's booted into windows rn, I have plans to install arch linux on it
Thanks for your help! I'd be fully prepared for you to send me modded files to flash now that I have a working base bios dump. I'll be sure to keep it extra safe on my laptop.

@thatubuntuguy - You're welcome, ye of little faith Yes, if I tag you then you get a PM, otherwise you shouldn't, unless you are subscribed to this thread or have some setting set in profile to get PM/email updates to your own threads (I do not get PM's when tagged)

I'm glad to hear the BIOS worked and stick is booting again! I had no doubt it would work, since it was your original BIOS, the only way it could fail would be a failed write with programmer.
Here is three BIOS, please test in the following order, stop once you see chipset in BIOS (load optimized each time after you flash, always ) Once you see chipset, no need to test other BIOS, let me know which shows you chipset
1. ChipOnly2SetAMIT.bin
2. ChipOnly2SetAMITBCPS.bin
3. ChipOnly2SetAMITBCPU.bin

Flash via >> FPTw.exe -bios -f filename.bin

Hi @Lost_N_BIOS
It seems there is no link to either of the three bioses?
Is this in error?

I can flash these tonight to test them