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#31 | RE: [REQUEST] Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-54) datum

Thu Oct 01, 2020 11:20 am

I find it !! Thank you

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#32 | RE: [REQUEST] Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-54) datum

Sun Oct 25, 2020 9:33 am (Last edited: Sun Oct 25, 2020 9:33 am)

Sorry for make you wait :( I was having personals issues so I was not having time for do this!! SORRY!!

I think I did good.. please check

https://www.sendspace.com/file/utgeap

@Lost_N_BIOS

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#33 | RE: [REQUEST] Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-54) datum

Tue Oct 27, 2020 8:23 am

You can please help me bro? :( @Lost_N_BIOS

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#34 | RE: [REQUEST] Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-54) datum

Wed Oct 28, 2020 9:58 am

@Lost_N_BIOS ::(

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#35 | Request : ACER Nitro AN515-54 BIOS MOD datum

Tue Nov 03, 2020 5:29 am (Last edited: Tue Nov 03, 2020 5:29 am)

Hello Good Night, I need a BIOS mod for my laptop because I need modify voltages of the cpu's!!

I can pay.. Please seomeone help me!!

Here are the vars:

https://www.sendspace.com/file/utgeap
Thank you

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#36 | RE: Request : ACER Nitro AN515-54 BIOS MOD datum

Tue Nov 03, 2020 6:01 am

@Skraunes - What BIOS version are you using?

Please don't send PM's for help on BIOS edits, I can't help with BIOS in PM's. Please make a thread and I will try to help as soon as I can - thanks!
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#37 | RE: Request : ACER Nitro AN515-54 BIOS MOD datum

Tue Nov 03, 2020 6:27 am

1.31 SIR.

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#38 | RE: Request : ACER Nitro AN515-54 BIOS MOD datum

Tue Nov 03, 2020 6:46 am (Last edited: Fri Nov 06, 2020 9:17 am)

@Skraunes - Please drop this file into H2OUVE_100.00.18.04 folder, then run command below from that folder
http://s000.tinyupload.com/index.php?fil...310983771721268

H2OUVE.exe -sv varsm.txt

Then reboot, and do FPT spoiler step #1-2 again using new name (like biosregnew.bin), once you pass step #2, send me new file from step #1

If you have already modified the BIOS in ANY way, you will need to re-flash it back to factory defaults using factory method (NOT FPT)!!!
Additionally, please remove all BIOS passwords, disable secure boot, and disable TPM or Encryption if you have enabled. Do this before moving on to below

If you do not have Intel ME drivers installed, install them now from your system driver download page, then start over here after reboot.
Check your BIOS' main page and see if ME FW version is shown. If not then > DOWNLOAD HWINFO64 HERE <

Once HWINFO is open, look at the large window on the left side, expand motherboard, and find the ME area.
Inside that section is the ME Firmware version. Take note of the version. (ie. write it down or get a screenshot)

Once you have that, go to the thread linked below, and in the section "C.2" find and download the matching ME System Tools Package for your system.
(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)
> DOWNLOAD " ME System Tools " packages HERE <

Once downloaded, inside you will find Flash Programming Tool folder, and then inside that a Windows or Win/Win32 folder (NOT x64).
Highlight that Win/Win32 folder, then hold shift and press right click. Choose "open command window here" (Not power shell! >> * See Registry file below *).

If you get an error, reply to this post with a screenshot of it, OR write down the EXACT command entered and the EXACT error given.

((If "open command window here" does not appear, look for the "Simple Registry Edit" below...))

Step #1
Now you should be at the command prompt.
You are going to BACKUP the factory un-modified firmware, so type the following command:
Command: " FPTw.exe -bios -d biosreg.bin "

>> Attach the saved "biosreg.bin ", placed into a compressed ZIP/RAR file, to your next post!!! <<

Step #2
Right after you do that, try to write back the BIOS Region dump and see if you get any error(s).
Command: " FPTw.exe -bios -f biosreg.bin "
^^ This step is important! Don't forget! ^^

If you get an error, reply to this post with a screenshot of it, OR write down the EXACT command entered and the EXACT error given.

Here is a SIMPLE REGISTRY EDIT that adds "Open command window here as Administrator" to the right click menu, instead of Power Shell
Double-click downloaded file to install. Reboot after install may be required
> CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD CMD PROMPT REGISTRY ENTRY <

If the windows method above does NOT work for you...
Then you may have to copy all contents from the Flash Programming Tool \ DOS folder to the root of a Bootable USB disk and do the dump from DOS
( DOS command: " FPT.exe -bios -d biosreg.bin " )

Please don't send PM's for help on BIOS edits, I can't help with BIOS in PM's. Please make a thread and I will try to help as soon as I can - thanks!
If you appreciate my efforts and are willing to donate to help improve my hardware, gift cards work for me (Amazn, NuEgg, eBa) - send me a PM
I view the forum like this, please bump your thread 1x every 24-48 hours if no reply

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#39 | [REQUEST] Acer Nitro 5 AN515-54 datum

Fri Dec 11, 2020 9:37 pm (Last edited: Fri Dec 11, 2020 9:44 pm)

Hello!

My Acer Nitro 5 has most of its options disabled. Only things im able to edit are Secure Boot and SATA mode.
I wondered if someone could unlock it for me. I tried contacting people at bios-mods, but got no support in the end.

My BIOS is currently ver. 1.32
Download link below:

global-download.acer.com/GDFiles/BIOS/BIOS/BIOS_Acer_1.32_A_A.zip?acerid=637405098808140946&Step1=NOTEBOOK&Step2=NITRO&Step3=NITRO%20AN515-54&OS=ALL&LC=pt&BC=ACER&SC=PA_3

I can provide a BIOS dump if necessary.
Laptop was bought in Brazil
I will also pay if necessary, i just really need this mod. Tired of having to do things like software undervolt and having no way to disable hardware such as the TPM (which i dont use, but its there)

If you read this, Thanks in advance, from the bottom of my heart!

EDIT: typo

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#40 | RE: Request : ACER Nitro AN515-54 BIOS MOD datum

Fri Dec 11, 2020 10:17 pm (Last edited: Fri Dec 11, 2020 10:20 pm)

@mrAlvaretA - Merged to main thread for this model. Please see post #5 and do that, then see post #7 and do that.

Please don't send PM's for help on BIOS edits, I can't help with BIOS in PM's. Please make a thread and I will try to help as soon as I can - thanks!
If you appreciate my efforts and are willing to donate to help improve my hardware, gift cards work for me (Amazn, NuEgg, eBa) - send me a PM
I view the forum like this, please bump your thread 1x every 24-48 hours if no reply

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#41 | RE: Request : ACER Nitro AN515-54 BIOS MOD datum

Thu Dec 17, 2020 8:11 pm

Sorry for making you wait... I tried changing DVMT through an EFI Shell but ended up making the display go off on startup.
I can only get you an EEPROM dump, is that anywhere close to being enough?
Sorry once again.

mrAlvaretA has attached files to this post

chipread.zip

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#42 | RE: Request : ACER Nitro AN515-54 BIOS MOD datum

Fri Dec 18, 2020 8:38 am (Last edited: Sat Dec 19, 2020 6:18 am)

@mrAlvaretA - It's OK, I am always buried and behind, so never a rush by me
Sounds like you changed incorrect item! Yes, programmer dump is just as good as the other stuff, only less hassle for you, if programmer is easy anyway
So, before I do anything, is this dump after you bricked the display out, or is this some previous dump?

Please don't send PM's for help on BIOS edits, I can't help with BIOS in PM's. Please make a thread and I will try to help as soon as I can - thanks!
If you appreciate my efforts and are willing to donate to help improve my hardware, gift cards work for me (Amazn, NuEgg, eBa) - send me a PM
I view the forum like this, please bump your thread 1x every 24-48 hours if no reply

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#43 | RE: Request : ACER Nitro AN515-54 BIOS MOD datum

Fri Dec 18, 2020 12:15 pm (Last edited: Sat Dec 19, 2020 6:26 am)

It's after i bricked the display out.

An update i should mention, i discovered this during the night: That chipread is probably from my laptop's VBIOS (Size doesnt match Acer's BIOS)
I did find an eeprom that is 16MB in size but during a flash my soic8 must have slipped or something, cause the flasher showed me a connection failure warning, but right now its not identifying it by its XMC model number, but rather as a 64k generic eeprom

have i done goofed?

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Ive tried the soic8 with other eeproms from PCs i had lying around and i must have broken it somehow. Its detecting all of them as nameless eeproms.
Time to buy a new one i guess.

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#44 | RE: Request : ACER Nitro AN515-54 BIOS MOD datum

Sat Dec 19, 2020 6:28 am

@mrAlvaretA - Not all software/versions are compatible with all chips. And in laptops, sometimes you need to remove the main battery (or have it installed), or remove the PSU cable (or have it connected) and some may need both removed or connected
It's normal to have a failed connection, or non-detection etc. Sometimes it takes 10+ tries to get the clip perfectly so it connects. Just be sure you try with/without all the things I mentioned above, as you keep trying.

You are correct, the file attached at #41 is 1650 vBIOS (E4905 SKU 10 VGA BIOS)

What is your BIOS chip ID? I will tell you best software/version to use.
And please note, software version and or ability to read/write to the chip properly has nothing to do with if it can connect and or ID the chip properly (that's all about power and the clip being connected perfectly)

Please don't send PM's for help on BIOS edits, I can't help with BIOS in PM's. Please make a thread and I will try to help as soon as I can - thanks!
If you appreciate my efforts and are willing to donate to help improve my hardware, gift cards work for me (Amazn, NuEgg, eBa) - send me a PM
I view the forum like this, please bump your thread 1x every 24-48 hours if no reply

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#45 | RE: Request : ACER Nitro AN515-54 BIOS MOD datum

Sun Dec 20, 2020 8:57 pm

Zitat von Lost_N_BIOS im Beitrag #44
@mrAlvaretA - Not all software/versions are compatible with all chips. And in laptops, sometimes you need to remove the main battery (or have it installed), or remove the PSU cable (or have it connected) and some may need both removed or connected
It's normal to have a failed connection, or non-detection etc. Sometimes it takes 10+ tries to get the clip perfectly so it connects. Just be sure you try with/without all the things I mentioned above, as you keep trying.

You are correct, the file attached at #41 is 1650 vBIOS (E4905 SKU 10 VGA BIOS)

What is your BIOS chip ID? I will tell you best software/version to use.
And please note, software version and or ability to read/write to the chip properly has nothing to do with if it can connect and or ID the chip properly (that's all about power and the clip being connected perfectly)

The EEPROM is a 25 series XMC GH128AH16. I'm currently using a CH341Programmer software made by a russian group (provided by my seller, "Программатор Spi Flash Eeprom", says Windows.).

My clip isnt making a stable connection you see, i think it only grabbed an eeprom with me releasing the clip once, and that was with the VBIOS. Now with this other chip, it keeps sleeping and even if i make pressure and make sure none of the golden contacts release, it either doesnt detect it, or detects it as a generic eeprom.

I bought another clip which should arrive in 2 days. I'll keep trying my luck with this ones and see if it goes, but hopefully when the new clip arrives everything will be back to normal.

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