@Fernando
Thanks for the welcome
I've already read this thread, but I was not sure if this solution fits on my I7-4720HQ CPU (asking for 4710HQ). In my opinion, the microcodes for other processor types need to be removed to make room for the mod, since the flash size otherwise does not allow to add anything.

@Lost_N_Bios
But seems I have the same configuration like edival (#77) and avaulin (#84). This would mean, I need the same patches, but with my own user defined data (serial, UUID etc.), that I have to extract and send it to you?
After creating/getting a modded BIOS, can I use the ASUS standard firmware upgrade procedure, or do I need to flash directly through the hardware interface?

However, I am not a native English speaker, so I have doubts about how to handle this things properly. But I will try it :-)

And at last - yes, there are normal SSDs available that fits in my system, but they don't have the performance that would be possible with the built in PCIe interface

TW

@Torchwood - Your CPU doesn't matter, your BIOS is already compatible and has correct microcode in it when you dump BIOS and send to me.
Nothing needs removed to make room, I can update microcodes for you and do the NVME Mod, please make a request in the thread I mentioned and I will make you BIOS. Please let me know in your post, if you've ever flashed BIOS with AFUDOS and used /GAN (or AFUDOS in general too).
And yes, since you have same setup as some other users there, mod is easier on my end, since already done (long as you have same BIOS version as them - latest). I will just remove your NVRAM, board details etc, and put into the already modified BIOS and send back to you.

Yes, you need to do the same as everyone else, this kind of edit/flash is user specific/per system. No, you cannot use Asus standard method to update ANY mod BIOS.
BIOS will be flashed same way you dump it, I will give you directions, or you can read through that thread as I've already gave the directions there at least once or twice.

I agree, SSD not as fast! I only mentioned they are out there plenty, and cheap, since you mentioned you couldn't find any?

Hi,
I was trying to mod the BIOS of my Mainboard (GA-Z87-D3HP) to make my NVMe SSD (Corsair MP510 480 GB) bootable..
but i wasn't able to do it since 5 hours :( .
Maybe someone could help me out.

here the link to the latest BIOS:

https://download.gigabyte.com/FileList/B...z87-d3hp_f7.zip

Thanks in advance.
Sanchez

@Fernando:
here is the link to my modded BIOS file:
https://gofile.io/?c=vm8Rs4
if you would be so kind to have a look... did not flash it yet

Ragards

EDIT by Fernando: Not required fully quoted post replaced by directly addressing (to save space within this voluminous thread).

@Fernando - It's possible to use full size module, nothing removed, mod below That's not easy for end user I'm sure, but easy to do for those familiar with BIOS manipulation to do, a few different ways. BTW, what is differences between those two NVME modules?
@pollonegro - Here is mod, flash with Qflash (Suggested) or EFIFlash included w/ stock BIOS - Z87-D3HP-F7-NVME-Mod >> New link, other is bad (past free download period) >> http://s000.tinyupload.com/index.php?fil...179903205530343

Hi guys,

I am a (generally) happy owner of HP Z220 CMT (Motherboard HP 1790, Chipset Ivy Bridge rev. 09, South Now trying to replace my system disk which is now Crucial M500 240GB SATA with SAMSUNG 970 EVO Plus NVMe M.2 1TB stalled in PCI-E slot via Gembird PCI-Express -> M.2 SSD card. Issue is of course BIOS with no NVMe support.
First I updated EPROM with quite fresh (Jun 18, 2019) BIOS file from HP but my hope it will change something regarding NVMe support proved futile.
So I modded it following Fernando's procedure. Then tried to flash BIOS booting from USB and using DOSflash.exe (downoloaded from HP site)but with no success ("Error! System ROM image is invalid"). Also failed trying to flash BIOS directly from within BIOS menu. Do you think there is another way to perform this update? Maybe with another flashing utility? I'm rather sure I inserted NVMe module correctly...

Thank you
Szymon

@Fernando - yes, I know your intended goal of the guide, but obviously this user was not able to follow along, so I wanted to end his pain and help him resolve his headache with the situation (he said he tried for hours with no luck)
No, I don't have time to do every request as it is, let alone add more from here daily too, as you know But when i see someone struggling and asking for help with something so easily resolvable, I try to help right away.

Thanks for answer about the differences. I compared them in assembly a few times, lots of difference there, I wonder why the larger one has so many more functions/routines vs the small one being only the required stuff (What's the non-required code doing?)

@sajmonp - for HP, you should at minimal get a flash programmer + SOIC8 test clip cable and backup BIOS first, in case BIOS Is RSA signed and any modification bricks the device
Then you mod the backup you dumped with programmer, then program it back and test. Aside from RSA, you may have HP's Sure Start stopping you from modding BIOS too.
But, best to start with programmer in hand, and backup made, then have someone look at that BIOS and advise next move

I checked this BIOS, and don't see SureStart mentioned, so you may be OK there. This is AMI Aptio IV BIOS, so you may be able to dump BIOS with AFU, mod, then flash back, but I do advise against that and suggest you get flash programmer
If you want to try AFU method anyway, I would use files and method outlined here - First make backup, then flash it with the AFU in this guide, reboot and make sure everything is OK and not bricked. If it's OK, then go ahead with guided method to flash, flash stock BIOS and then without reboot flash mod BIOS
https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/592...r-motherboards/

Yes, I did notice you pointed that out But, since he spent hours, I assumed maybe he was unable to understand (Maybe language differences or something)?
Hopefully he's using NVME now and all happy! And not, we see him needing help with install windows next

Thx for the hint.. works now

I flashed mod bios but not working by checking with drive as secondary/spare, booting to some other HDD/SDD as main drive, then test with NVME on all slots like that to see if you find in device manger or disk management.
I thing i have some issue with hardware somewhere.
Thanks for support