Hi! I just need someone to insert 7th Gen microcode for my bios (it's AMI Aptio V).
I was trying but what I got was a black screen.
I have programmer.
Thanks in advance.

Please, someone could give me a tip? I tried this ways:
1º With MMtool64, erasing the original microcode 506E3 and inserting the 906E9 (only I can set one microcode due to the was not enought room on the image). I got Black Screen.
2º With UefiTools following the @davidm71 tutorial, getting the same result, Black Screen.
3º With UBU in olders versión, changing microcode. Result: Black Screen.
4º With UBU in last version updating the microcode but changing the 906E9 name for 506E3 name getting Black Screen.

I suppose that there is some problem with the microcode size and perhaps with the modules location.
I'm a begginer, so please, help.

Edit: I checked my dumpedbios.bin file from my bios and I got wit ME Analyzer a lot of red lines like this:

Error: MFS Data Page 26175 > Chunk 2238 CRC-16 is INVALID!

I suppose that the problem could be for this reason. I will do all the process again.
I hope this is the problem.

Edit1: No lucky, that was no the reason.
Help!! ;-(

Ok. Now I understand that I have to do more things, not only change the microcode.
I was looking online and I didn't find any information about adding 7th gen support.

Any clue?

@Lestero - What is old CPU model, and what is the new CPU model (7th Gen) you're trying to do this for?
Simply saying 7th gen doesn't help me to know your goal here. What you want may or may not be possible, but I need more info before I can comment further on that.

What is your BIOS chip ID, read it with your eyes, do not rely on software to tell you.
And what software/version did you make the dump in post #1 with, and have you programmed that back to the board and it booted successfully or not?

Also, please link me to the stock BIOS download page (not directly to BIOS), and tell me what BIOS version you are using.

First of all, thank you for answering.

My original CPU was an I5-6500 but I upgraded to an I7-6700. Now I have an I7-7700. I flashed a GA-H170N-WIFI bios (with 7th gen support) to my pc just to try and it worked with my I7-7700 processor but without sound and other things.
My BIOS Chip ID is: Windbond 25Q64FVS1Q - 1634 I did the dump with CH341A Programmer v1.29
The stock bios page is: https://support.lenovo.com/es/es/downloads/ds118645
There is only one version for the bios v28. I use this for my bios.

I want to say thank you again. I was feeling alone ;-).

You're welcome! So, this is SKY >> Kaby mod What is your motherboard chipset?

For W25Q64FV you should use 1.30 or 1.34 and W25Q64BV ID - Or Colibri (all included here)
I am not sure if 1.29 can read or write to this chip, and or if you need to use BV ID like 1.30/1.34
If you cannot program back your original dump with 1.29, or the info above, then that is a bad dump and 1.29 should not be used here.

What!? So you flashed some Gigabyte BIOS to this board?? If yes, why, what made you think to do that??

So, clear things up for me. Can you put back in your old CPU now, and program back in your original BIOS dump, and all is OK?
If yes, great, please send me new dump, made after you confirm that, using the info above and one of those programs/versions.

Yes, much more than microcodes needs changed here, you also have to update ME FW to certain version, vBIOS and GOP need updated as well, and microcodes
I think that is all, I don't do it often, but I'll look it up up and do it once I get started

You're welcome!!! I try to help as many users as I can, but I can never keep up with everything.
Other users help here too, but not too many are familiar with messing around in OEM BIOS like this, so probably not too many peeked in here to see what you needed.

Here I'm again!!

My motheboard chipset is a H170.
I put back again my old I7-6700 CPU and I flashed my original bios (updated with ubu) and all works perfectly. I switch off my pc and I did a dump for you with Colibri and I leave the file attached.

Zitat von Lost_N_BIOS im Beitrag #6

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What!? So you flashed some Gigabyte BIOS to this board?? If yes, why, what made you think to do that?? expl]

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@Lestero - Did you use BV ID?? If yes, maybe only FV works OK in Colibri?
That is bad dump, try again with 1.30 and W25Q64BV << This ID and version confirmed only working way by me personally for this chip, with 1.30 or 1.34 (I did not test Colibri, but others have, but I didn't keep in my notes what ID they used with it)
You should have noticed, when zip was under 700kb

Hi!

Zitat von Lestero im Beitrag #9

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@Lestero - Did you use BV ID?? If yes, maybe only FV works OK in Colibri?

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@Lestero - Blow out the memory slots, and clean memory contacts, may just be a bad contact (or may just have needed a re-seating of the memory stick)
Yes, your ME FW is messed up (unconfigured + Incorrect PCH strap length, so possibly corrupted as well) Looks like you updated it incorrectly somehow. Is your fans running at 100% now?
I will fix with copy from stock BIOS and send you this, before we do anything about this mod, that way you have a good copy of this BIOS as it should be
Here is your dump with fixed ME FW, that I then updated to latest version (11.8.81.3781), and unlocked FD - no other edits - https://ufile.io/5jqp2cs3

Now, I will work on your mod BIOS request, please wait

Hi Again!
My Pc lately sometimes was doing some strangers things, I'm sure because what you said. My fans works normally.

I downloaded and flashed my bios with your files and everythings looks ok.
I had problems with my device programmer when I'm flashing disconects from my Pc with Colibri, Programmer 1.34 and Programmer 1.30. (with BV and FV ID). I had to do it with Programmer 1.29 FV ID. It seems that my programmer is special or have something wrong.
Talking about my failing Memory Slot I continue with the issue. I cleaned up my pins with a brush and isoprophilic alcohol and the beeps continues. I will look for more solutions, like take a magnifier and check all pins weldings. I hope I will find the problem.

Thank you for your BIOS file and your interest in fix and develop my bios. It is great to meet people like you.

Yes, probably due corrupted and or unconfigured ME FW.
Disconnects are not due to software or versions, simply cable moved most likely. But if 1.29 works and boots properly after you write, and you can now see ME FW version in BIOS Main page (if shown) and with HWINFO64, and it looks proper (not N/A or 0.0.0.0) then all OK

You're welcome!!
I am working on mod BIOS you wanted, but had to ask for help with VBT issue, will get your mod done as soon as I get help with that (since you need UEFI boot to use NVME, this module is critical to the mod/update, vBIOS and GOP already OK for SKY/Kaby)
So, your mod BIOS needs >> update VBT (Orig is Sky only), downgrade ME FW, and swap in microcode >> on this, only room for one at a time, even if entire volume is manipulated, not enough room in free space even to make room for both

Hi!
I'm looking for the trouble with my ram slot. I checked all slot pins with the magnifier and seems to be ok. Also I checked my CPU socket and I found some pins blended (2) and I puted it in his position. Checked pc again, but it continuos with the beep.
The slot 1 works perfectly, the slot 2 not.
The Pc beeps if I not put any memory or if I put the memory on the slot 2, it doesn't matter If I put the other ram in the slot 1.
I'm thinking that weeks ago I used the Intel Extremme Utility and I was touching on the parameter of the ram, like latency, tCL, tRCD and other things but not voltage, trying to get the best performace for my ram and booting sometimes with beeps.

I was thinking......Could be saved on my bios one of this forced parammeters and do my memory slot 2 not work?

Anyway I will continue looking for something wrong (broken path or some capacitor).

Thanks again for all.

If you have bent CPU socket pins, this is very often the cause of messed up memory slots.
Be VERY careful with CPU socket pins, sometimes you can bend back with metal barrel tipped pencil (without lead inside), but be careful, move lightly and don't break off tip of pin
Maybe best to leave as it is, and live with this damaged, before you make it worse!!! If you break off pin, sometimes can kill the board! And often when trying to fix, if you are not familiar with doing, you may end up damaging other pins too.

No, BIOS settings would not cause that generally, if you think so, reset BIOS to optimal defaults, but I assume above (especially since you mentioned already)

Thank you for the advice!!

I think I'm going to leave as is. Everything is working except this memory slot. I was seeking through the board but I found nothing. It's a pitty I loose dual channel.

Talking about Reset BIOS I have a question. My mainboard has (like other mainboards) printed the words "clear CMOS" but I don´t know were. What I do is to disconnect the battery and wait.

Do you know where I have to close the weldings-pins? (see the attached picture).

Thank you again!!!