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#6676 | RE: [HowTo] Get full NVMe support for all Systems with an AMI UEFI BIOS datum

Thu Apr 22, 2021 6:46 pm (Last edited: Thu Apr 22, 2021 7:27 pm)

- AMI's Aptio UEFI MMTool + "NvmExpressDxe_4" + "Re-encapsulamiento" FUNCIONANDO!

Instalación completada.

Subiré más fotos durante la semana.

Placa madre: ASUS CROSSBLADE RANGER A88x

- BIOS base (última actualización disponible): mega.nz/file/kxNxFYJD#yLlbA5LeVkYwz5kpBTOpRoFxe7ZpFFKbRducHmPOVoI
- BIOS base sitio oficial: asus.com/us/Motherboards-Components/Motherboards/All-series/CROSSBLADE_RANGER/HelpDesk_BIOS/

image -----> i.ibb.co/LR0GyvS/5.png

- BIOS modificada y funcionando: mega.nz/file/RtMWDDSJ#nymmWaozWE991yV-f_vLuGqRsz8fVpFxiS8tyW77bAM
- Para usar el sistema de USB BIOS FlashBack el archivo debe tener el nombre CROSBLDR.CAP
- Al parecer se puede realizar la actualización desde la misma BIOS, a través de "EZ Flash Utility". No lo he probado, pero debería funcionar.
- Bonus para saber donde poner el pendrive: image -----> i.ibb.co/qFh8Yrt/USB-BIOS-PORT.png

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Mi problema fue que, luego de crear la nueva BIOS no hice el "re-encapsulamiento" del .CAP para que la BIOS me aceptara el nuevo archivo.
Por eso no reconocía el .CAP y al usar el botón para actualizar de la placa madre, parpadeaba un par de segundos y se quedaba la luz prendida sin hacer nada más.

Eso de copiar con el "hex editor", si bien es fácil de hacer, entender qué cosa se copia en dónde, no lo es.

Recomendaciones a los admins:

1) Mejorar este tutorial para placas ASUS: win-raid.com/t871f50-HowTo-Get-full-NVMe-support-for-all-Systems-with-an-AMI-UEFI-BIOS-393.html#msg122114
1.1) Deberían usar programas para grabar el proceso (específicamente el del re-encapsulamiento) como imagen gif y les aseguro que no tendrían tantos mensajes pidiendo ayuda.
1.2) Recomiendo: gifcam.softonic.com

2) Lo otro es que tampoco tienen un link en el tutorial principal para descargar el software Link MMTool (lo dejo acá para que lo puedan agregar) mega.nz/file/4oMinLZJ#6c7sxz0gDyPqEnAE-J_mMW7RII-2LL5GBcwUGwOnwBU
2.1) Yo usé el otro método (solo UEFITool), ya que el software (MMTool) no estaba disponible aquí.
Eso me generó un .ROM y el nuevo problema en ese momento fue: Pasar un .ROM a un .CAP... En eso gasté unas 2 horas de lectura y no pude resolverlo. Por eso fue que escribí en este foro.

3) Usar archivos ZIP para comprimir las descargas.

4) Deberían poder aceptar donaciones en criptos (BTC al menos). En mi "circulo" estamos arrancando de PayPal.

5) Y finalmente MUCHAS GRACIAS!!!!!!!!!

PD: Usé el español, que es mi idioma para poder expresarme mejor.

EDIT by Fernando: Since the author had written his/her report in spanish language, I have put it into a spoiler (to save space).

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#6677 | RE: [HowTo] Get full NVMe support for all Systems with an AMI UEFI BIOS datum

Thu Apr 22, 2021 7:43 pm (Last edited: Thu Apr 22, 2021 7:43 pm)

@JoaquinL

Well my friend, glad that u made it... even choosing the wrong method, thats why u lost too much time.
Of course Asus bios flash back wasn't working with ROM, we all know that... u didnt because u dont like to read and learn.
The other users dont get a ROM file because the follow the right guides, u dont.
So dont bother posting any more info, its gonna confuse other users, u started ur mod by seeing a special request case... on POST#78543634543895 bn348t785ty78ety787856t4i

By the way... i like the concept of Virtual Currency but i hate miners.

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#6678 | RE: [HowTo] Get full NVMe support for all Systems with an AMI UEFI BIOS datum

Fri Apr 23, 2021 10:29 am (Last edited: Fri Apr 23, 2021 10:32 am)

Help I have a badge GA-B75M-D3H (only rev. 1.2) and I would like a BIOS mod for NVme SSD support based in f15 that doesn't delete anything like it does @Lost_N_BIOS

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#6679 | RE: [HowTo] Get full NVMe support for all Systems with an AMI UEFI BIOS datum

Fri Apr 23, 2021 11:31 am

@fabriccio: Welcome to the Win-RAID Forum!
This is the thread for users, who are willing to do the required BIOS modification themselves by following the guide, which is within the start post.
Users, who want to get an already modded BIOS, should post their BIOS modding request into >this< Sub-Forum and start there a new thread, if a matching one does not yet exist. Don't forget to attach or link to the original BIOS for your specific mainboard. By the way - Lost_N_BIOS hasn't been online for several months.
Good luck!
Dieter (alias Fernando)

My current System:
MB: ASRock X570 Pro4, CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600, System Drive: 500 GB Samsung 980 Pro, Graphics: Sapphire Radeon RX570, OS: Win10 x64 Pro
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#6680 | RE: [HowTo] Get full NVMe support for all Systems with an AMI UEFI BIOS datum

Fri Apr 23, 2021 9:12 pm

Hi Dieter,

Thanks for your reply. I took a screenshot of it now (print screen of disk utility, showing the 980 and the EFI partition (300mb)). Still no luck. It will never appear in bios as Windows boot manager (unfortunately).

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#6681 | RE: [HowTo] Get full NVMe support for all Systems with an AMI UEFI BIOS datum

Fri Apr 23, 2021 9:50 pm

@ck90:
Thanks for the attached picture, which verifies, that
a) you are obviously still booting in Legacy mode using the Master Boot Record partition scheme (the NVMe BIOS module will not be loaded) and
b) the EFI partition has been created on the Samsung 980 SSD, but not with the normal size (100 MB).
Question: Why did you not exactly follow my guide regarding the OS installation onto the NVMe SSD? Which is the content of the 2 disk drives named "ESD-ISO" and "RUFUS W10"?

My current System:
MB: ASRock X570 Pro4, CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600, System Drive: 500 GB Samsung 980 Pro, Graphics: Sapphire Radeon RX570, OS: Win10 x64 Pro
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#6682 | RE: [HowTo] Get full NVMe support for all Systems with an AMI UEFI BIOS datum

Fri Apr 23, 2021 10:20 pm

Hi,

Since I'm new here and not sure where the right place to ask my question is I will also try it here.
There is a more in depth description of my problem over at the thread:
[OFFER] ASUS Sabertooth X79 UEFI (NVMe support w/optional Bifurcation + uCode + OpROM) #348

Basically, I tried installing Win10 on a NVMe Drive installed in a Asus Hyper m.2 v2 on a Sabertooth X79 with the modded BIOS from the thread mentioned above.
After flashing that BIOS I went ahead and followed Step 4 of the guide in the first post of this thread to install Win10 on that drive.
InstallationMedia created in Rufus with GPT Partition Scheme and UEFI Mode selected according to the guide. CSM and FastBoot Disabled, SecureBoot set to other OS.

With these settings and only the USB Drive installed, the Stick boots up fine and I can get to the installer.
When I then put in my NVMe drive, and try to boot the Stick the Windows Logo shows up, the Dots start spinning and the suddenly freeze, leaving me with no choice then to turn off power.

Since I already spent the whole day trying to get this to work and can't find a reason it is not, I am now asking here if there might be some steps I've missed or if anyone can help me with this problem.

Thanks in advance!

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#6683 | RE: [HowTo] Get full NVMe support for all Systems with an AMI UEFI BIOS datum

Fri Apr 23, 2021 11:23 pm (Last edited: Fri Apr 23, 2021 11:32 pm)

@slap_mon:
To be honest I don't know the exact reason for your reported issue. There are too many source options, especially when the BIOS contains more than 1 modification.
You should better ask an experienced ASUS Sabertooth X79 user, who successfully booted off an NVMe SSD (after having flashed the NVMe modded BIOS), regarding his/her specific BIOS settings.
My only tip: After having inserted the NVMe SSD into the best suitable PCIe slot and removed all other HDDs/SSDs, I recommend to power on the PC and enter the BIOS more than 1 time and wait a while before you start the PC again. Maybe the BIOS needs a certain time to detect 100% such a strange SSD (as you surely know old BIOSes natively don't know anything about NVMe SSDs).
Good luck!

My current System:
MB: ASRock X570 Pro4, CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600, System Drive: 500 GB Samsung 980 Pro, Graphics: Sapphire Radeon RX570, OS: Win10 x64 Pro
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#6684 | RE: [HowTo] Get full NVMe support for all Systems with an AMI UEFI BIOS datum

Fri Apr 23, 2021 11:31 pm (Last edited: Sun Apr 25, 2021 11:49 pm)

Ok, thanks for the quick answer.
I hope I might be able to find someone in the related thread, who can help me with that. Thanks anyways!!!
Thanks for the tip, I will try that and hope for the best.

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#6685 | RE: [Guide] How to get full NVMe support for all Systems with an AMI UEFI BIOS datum

Mon Apr 26, 2021 6:34 am (Last edited: Mon Apr 26, 2021 7:47 am)

@Duckboy79 And @Maccer Can you please share your modded bios for asus p8z77-m pro Thank You ! ~ Rattraps123

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#6686 | RE: [Guide] How to get full NVMe support for all Systems with an AMI UEFI BIOS datum

Mon Apr 26, 2021 12:12 pm

@Rattraps123: Welcome to the Win-RAID Forum!
This is the thread for users, who want to do the required BIOS modification themselves according to the Guide (= start post) and not designed for BIOS modding requests.
If you don't feel being able to do the easy work your own, you should search for a matching BIOS within >this< Sub-Forum or start there a new thread with your specific request (don't forget to attach or post a link to the original BIOS).
Good luck!
Dieter (alias Fernando)

My current System:
MB: ASRock X570 Pro4, CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600, System Drive: 500 GB Samsung 980 Pro, Graphics: Sapphire Radeon RX570, OS: Win10 x64 Pro
Donation Link:
If you are satisfied with my Forum activities, you can send a donation to my personal PayPal account by clicking onto >this< link.

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#6687 | RE: [HowTo] Get full NVMe support for all Systems with an AMI UEFI BIOS datum

Tue Apr 27, 2021 5:14 am (Last edited: Tue Apr 27, 2021 5:15 am)

Hi I am 100% sure I followed your guide (at least the last time (today) after doing another reflash etc.
This is where I am at. I still do not see windows boot manager when i enter the BIOS (even though windows is installing. See attachment for how disk manager looks like right now. (yeah I know the efi is 300mb, but that is supposedly ok.
Is it the Samsung 980 which is hopeless, or is it my ASUS Motherboard? (P8Z77V-Deluxe).
This time I installed another BIOS from this thread(to eliminate if it could be bad bios work from my part).
https://www5.zippyshare.com/v/dFPEt2sD/file.html from this thread (post #184) [OFFER] ASUS P8Z77-V Series BIOSes modded with latest modules (13)

See attachment. After last flash bios flash and windows clean install - still no windows boot manager visible in BIOS for the NVME

(This picture is taken when I am booting from my old drive (to enable seeing disk manager and how the Samsung 980 (non-pro edition) NVME drive after install.

I have also been seing this screen when trying to but (untill I change some bios setting). (I have tried both/everything).

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#6688 | RE: [HowTo] Get full NVMe support for all Systems with an AMI UEFI BIOS datum

Tue Apr 27, 2021 10:52 am

@ck90: Instead of flashing new BIOSes with unknown content (I cannot download your recently linked BIOS) and testing several BIOS settings you should better strictly follow my guide and document what happens (incl. error messages).
Otherwise I cannot help you.
By the way: Have you ever checked the health condition of your Samsung 980 SSD by booting off you old system drive and running CrystaldiskInfo?

My current System:
MB: ASRock X570 Pro4, CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3600, System Drive: 500 GB Samsung 980 Pro, Graphics: Sapphire Radeon RX570, OS: Win10 x64 Pro
Donation Link:
If you are satisfied with my Forum activities, you can send a donation to my personal PayPal account by clicking onto >this< link.

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#6689 | RE: [HowTo] Get full NVMe support for all Systems with an AMI UEFI BIOS datum

Tue Apr 27, 2021 11:08 am

Hi,

Thanks for your reply, I agree, but after having tried everything, one gets desperate...
I downloaded and ran crystaldiskinfo now, seems ok.

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#6690 | RE: [HowTo] Get full NVMe support for all Systems with an AMI UEFI BIOS datum

Tue Apr 27, 2021 2:33 pm

@ck90
Usually, the partitions of a disk become like that (300/500) when its performed a legacy OS install using a non-UEFI prepared ISO installation.
Not pointing that you've done it wrong...RUFUS/GPT/OS x64 ISO...so strange, still we read and take for granted wot users write...
The NVMe mod in Asus Z77 are so smooth and easy that im really stunned how u still didn't get it done...so many successful users have done it.

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