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#1 | [Request] - Asus ROG STRIX z390-h 9th gen - unlocking HPET option in bios datum

Tue Dec 01, 2020 1:00 am

hello,
can someone please help me to unlock hidden option for HPET in bios for asus motherboard z390-h.
i will appreaciate it and will be happy to donate.

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#2 | RE: [Request] - Asus ROG STRIX z390-h 9th gen - unlocking HPET option in bios datum

Tue Dec 01, 2020 9:09 am

@Maj - what BIOS version? This is correct page, yes? https://rog.asus.com/us/motherboards/rog.../helpdesk_bios/
We will be using method below, you can do ahead and do step #1-2, but don't send me file from #1, you can delete it if you want once you are done with step #2 test (we'll make a new #1 later, that you will upload to me)

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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#3 | RE: [Request] - Asus ROG STRIX z390-h 9th gen - unlocking HPET option in bios datum

Tue Dec 01, 2020 12:53 pm (Last edited: Tue Dec 01, 2020 1:22 pm)

hello Lost,
yes it is the page and last bios ver [2808]

second step gave me an error: command used FPTw.exe -bios -f biosreg.bin

Intel (R) Flash Programming Tool Version: 12.0.64.1551
Copyright (C) 2005 - 2020, Intel Corporation. All rights reserved.

Reading HSFSTS register... Flash Descriptor: Valid

--- Flash Devices Found ---
ID:0xEF4018 Size: 16384KB (131072Kb)

Error 167: Protected Range Registers are currently set by BIOS, preventing flash access.
Please contact the target system BIOS vendor for an option to disable
Protected Range Registers.

FPT Operation Failed.

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#4 | RE: [Request] - Asus ROG STRIX z390-h 9th gen - unlocking HPET option in bios datum

Thu Dec 17, 2020 10:01 am

@Maj - Sorry for the delay!!

Please follow this guide, starting at step #6, I've done #1-5 for you and info is below
[GUIDE] Grub Fix Intel FPT Error 280 or 368 - BIOS Lock Asus/Other Mod BIOS Flash

Rename .efi file to >> Shell.efi

BIOS Lock variable to disable >> 0xBBD

At grub prompt, you will type the following and hit enter (case sensitive)
setup_var 0xBBD 0x00

Then reboot to windows, make sure you deleted biosreg.bin created at FPT step #1 previously (or use new name now, such as biosregnew.bin), and redo step #1-2 and #2 should pass.
Once you pass #2, send me the new #1 file

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