(Sorry if my formatting looks wierd, this is my first time using this site.)
Hey, I have been following your guide and want some clarification. This is my first time modding a bios, so I am trying not to get ahead of myself trying to figure out things by myself. However, I have tried editing the bios file using MMTool instead since UEFITool was deleting padding. After saving the file, MMTool did not delete padding, and I was able to insert the NVMExpress vff file. I'm certain I got the correct result. My main question is whether or not this works using an MSI motherboard at all, more specifically the z87-g43.

I ask this because the disclaimer on the site reads: "You must use one of the following methods to update this BIOS. - Use MFlash to update "BIOS + ME" - Use MSI LiveUpdate". The BIOS came in a zip file with an .exe and a .txt filled with changelogs.

I can't decide whether I need to flash the BIOS using ONLY the modded file, or to include the modded file WITH the exe on the flash drive. Or are both of these answers wrong?

I also have a smaller question.
The bios file uses .1B0, instead of the usual .rom, etc. files. Will this cause a problem?

@shifter - Since that sounds like a specific BIOS+Me update, I suggest you first update to that stock BIOS un-edited using the standard method (Put stock BIOS on USB, boot to BIOS and use MFlash to update BIOS+ME when asked, or flash it twice)

Then rename your mod BIOS to exact same name as original, put on USB by itself and then enter the BIOS and flash using MFlash again, done.

Hi, first I wanted to thank @Fernando for the comprehensive guide. I can report success with my ASRock z68 Extreme4 booting off a Samsung 970 Pro. I closely followed the guide posted on page 1 and made a fresh install of Windows 10 1809 using a Rufus USB Stick.

So far so good.

Benchmarks seem a little lower than expected, but I will have to have a closer look into it. For example, Sequential Reads/Writes in AS SSD max out at around 1.400 MB/s. Maybe this is normal given my PCIe Gen2 x4 Interface and all the recent Spectre/Meltdown patches.... but I‘m not quite sure yet.

Hello! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2019 to all!

Recently, I bought 2 modules of Samsung SSD 970 Evo M.2 2TB (MZ-V7E2T0BW) which are perfectly working with the DeLOCK 89370 adapter as "slave" drives in my old Gigabyte G1.Sniper 5 motherboard. I also successfully tried alternative boot using CLOVER installing a fresh W10. Benchmarks are simply amazing.

Now, I cloned my old W10 from WD RED on a SSD module and I want to make my system bootable from SSD/PCIE by modifying the G1.Sniper 5 F10 AMI UEFI BIOS:

http://download.gigabyte.us/FileList/BIO...sniper5_f10.zip

So, reading the guide, I'm a little bit confused on finding the right "undermost module which is listed within the DXE Volume and has a GUID" for a proper insertion (step 3) ...

The last DXE volume containing CSMCORE is under :
8C8CE578-8A3D-4F1C-9935-896185C32DD3
> AE717C2F-1A42-4F2B-8861-78B79CA07E07
>>> 8C8CE578-8A3D-4F1C-9935-896185C32DD3
>>>>>> CD84562C-6864-40A3-A081-C8D35E82B920 (image 3)

But there another one down below :
899407D7-99FE-43D8-9A21-79EC328CAC21 (image 4)
which does not containing CSMCORE.

Any help will be much appreciated.

Thank you,
Ady

@Fernando
Thank you very much for the answer!

OK. I made the insertion, saved the mod bios but comparing with the original one I see those "Pad-file" missing.

@Fernando
Oh man! Thank you so much! You've made that perfect guide ... I feel kinda stupid. What I missed???

So, can I flash your BIOS? There will be no problem?

Also, can I use the Gigabyte tool named @BIOS
http://download.gigabyte.us/FileList/Uti...lity_atbios.zip listed here:
https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/G1S...port-dl-utility or should I use another tool?

Thanks so much for your help! Much appreciated!

@Fernando
Perfect!

OK. Thanks for the Gigabyte guide. I'll take a look and I think I will take the risk also (using your modded BIOS). ;)
Anyway, preparing the alternative using Lost_N_BIOS's Guide. Just in case ...

Thanks again for your help! Happy Holidays!

Hello,
I was trying to do the BIOS modification at my MB Asus Z87-PRO. I made all steps according the guide, I flashed the mod file with USB Flashback method, but when i open the BIOS - BOOT section - I can't see a new disk drive named "PATA" or "PATA SS" and my NVMe SSD with W10 will not boot /all HDDs are disconnected/.

Here is the original file --> https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LG...1258.1427024224
Here is the moded file --> https://uloz.to/!eUroGKEeP110/z87-pro-as...nvmemod-cap-rom Sorry, you can change the language at the right top of the page :-)

Can you please check the mod file if it is OK? I couldn't find any problem with the file.

@Fernando
Flashed your BIOS, rebooted, worked like a charm and now I'm writing you from a fresh W10 installation on SSD which took around 4 minutes + 1-2 minutes the "getting ready" step.

I'm so happy!!! Do you accept donations? If Yes, just point me out a PP address.