@Downloader Did you even try to google?

https://www.google.com/search?q=Ru.exe+rusmi.exe => http://ruexe.blogspot.com/2014/06/rusmi-...ccess-uefi.html

He may just need to update his BIOS first, other users with same laptop have no issue with RU or UEFI Mode etc.
Ohh, never mind, sorry, I see I helped earlier users unlock BIOS first then they could boot UEFI

@Lost_N_BIOS Thanks, I found that a few minutes ago....Downloaded all the files and put them together with RU.EXE but no changes, stuck at the same spot.

@Downloader - see my edited link, there is comments under that post that may help you.
Otherwise, we may need to unlock your BIOS first like I did for others earlier

About the BIOS unlock.....Can it be done software only or it does involve some hardware?

Thanks

I think only hardware flash programmer, but cost for that is less than $7 if you wait out cheap shipping, or you can get faster shipped for $12-14 usually.
BUT, I can't tell from this thread and replies, if all methods to possibly reflash necessary BIOS region or area to change the setting you want have been tested or not
So, let's start over and check it all out!

Please do the following - And additionally, send me image of >> FPTw.exe -i

@Lost_N_BIOS

Here it is.

Thanks for all your help!

@Downloader - Please put all those images into zip too, I am on limited internet, thanks.

Done, edited my previous message.

@Downloader - Thanks. Please put system to sleep (S3, not hibernate) for one+ minute, then wake it up and try both FPT #2 steps again and see if you still get 280 error.
If you do, then no way around this without flash programmer (Such as CH341A + SOIC8/SOP8 test clip), since you cannot boot UEFI Mode and you can't get legacy mode RU working.

About that, DOS/Legacy/RU, how did you make your DOS bootable USB? Rufus?
If yes, try this method instead, it may work better for you, first try with step 1-2 only, then if no change, try 1-4 - <Request> Flagship X470 Gaming 7 Wifi Motherboard BIOS Fix

We can try this, but I don't have high hopes - download the following package, and run the command below from each versions folder that directly contains it's exe.
Before doing this, make sure you have secure boot disabled in BIOS, any BIOS password removed, and TPM/Encryption disabled.
Once done, copy the entire folder somewhere, delete everything but any created nvram.txt and then repackage this and send to me, this way all created nvram.txt remain in place in the folders of the version that created them.
https://www.sendspace.com/file/idc6k6

SCEWIN /o /s nvram.txt /h Hii.db /v /q

I can show you "risky" way to flash in a mod BIOS, but I suggest not doing that in case it bricks, unless.until you have programmer in hand and backup made and checked by someone to confirm it's good (Then this method moot point)
But, some people flash that way all the time without issue, up to you if you want to risk it let me know and I will mod BIOS for you and show you how to flash it (From DOS)

Attached.

Only one nvram.txt file was generated.

Thanks

@Downloader - Thanks, but nothing valid there Did you try the S3 sleep method yet?
If that is a fail too, then Flash Programmer will be required here, let me know if you want linked examples on ebay or amazon.

Or, you can keep beating on RU until you make it work! Did you copy all files to root of USB?
Did you try making USB with method I gave above instead of Rufus or whatever method you used?

@Lost_N_BIOS

The Sleep Method gave me the same 280 Error.
Regarding the method to make the bootable USB, tried and I think both are working fine as I get to boot and open RU, problem is I don't have access to the UEFI Variables Menu, maybe I'm missing something or the fact that I can boot into RU does not mean that the bootable USB is working fine regardless of the method? Please comment on that.

I found this also, tried and came back with error “Error in call: setUEFIBoot, ErrCode=1” and then it says "BIOS Settings Succesfully Applied" but nothing changes.
Enable UEFI On ToughBooks

Regarding the Flash Programmer, yes please provide some guidance on it.....I think that's the only method that is going to work 100% right?

Thanks for your patience and guidance!

@Downloader - I think USB is probably OK, since you can boot to RU. Do you have secure boot disabled, any BIOS password removed, and then when you scroll down to UEFI variables and hit enter nothing happens, correct?

Where do you live, what area of the world? Can you purchase on Amazon, if yes, what domain? Otherwise I can just give you cheapest linked examples on ebay, then you can try to find at places that ship faster to you?
Yes, once you have programmer we can do whatever, unlock menu, change settings etc.

For the thing you linked, did you install both items at top, as Admin first, then reboot, then follow rest of what they mention and run EXE as Admin? I assume this must all be done on WinPE not normal windows, is that where you did it?
What do you mean "Nothing changes"? Did you try to boot to EFI RU? For that, you'd need to redo the USB from MBR/Legacy to GPT/UEFI first.

@Lost_N_BIOS

Yes, when I hit UEFI Variables nothing happens. I uploaded a video...here it is: Video

I'm in USA so I can order it with Amazon and if it is available Prime I would have it next day.

Regarding the method on the link, I installed everything and did the process as administrator. I tried on Windows 10 as I don't have PE right now even though I have a bootable version somewhere. Didn't try RU EFI after because the Bios options stayed the same with no UEFI Boot Option.