diff --git a/README.md b/readme.md similarity index 83% rename from README.md rename to readme.md index 7021e30..c17e872 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/readme.md @@ -29,6 +29,29 @@ Clevo modded/unlocked BIOS mirror collection by dsanke - P870KM [[0511-9900KS]](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/supermarsx/other-clevo-modded-bios/main/P870KM-0511-9900KS.7z) [[0716-9900KS]](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/supermarsx/other-clevo-modded-bios/main/P870KM-0716-9900KS.7z) - P870TM [[0511-9900KS]](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/supermarsx/other-clevo-modded-bios/main/P870TM-0511-9900KS.7z) [[0716-9900KS]](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/supermarsx/other-clevo-modded-bios/main/P870TM-0716-9900KS.7z) +## Things you might want to read before proceeding + +Thread on notebooktalk about flashing + +[https://notebooktalk.net/topic/2302-help-w-flashing-dsanke-bios-for-p775-dm3/](https://notebooktalk.net/topic/2302-help-w-flashing-dsanke-bios-for-p775-dm3/) + +Thread citation, taiyang wrote: + +> Posted August 15, 2024 +> Well. That 0729 BIOS from Dsanke was migrated from TM machine with Z370. To flash it using fpt in OS on a DM machine with Z170, you need to +> +> 1. flash without your battery using only the power cord, and +> 2. unplug the power cord after the flashing. DO NOT restart with power. +> 3. connect the battery and power cord back and boot the machine. +> +> According to Dsanke, this is an issue with different BIOS structures. In Z170, it is "3MB Flash Descriptor + ME Region" and "5MB BIOS Region", while in Z370, it is "2MB Flash Descriptor + ME Region" and "6MB BIOS Region". If the system reboots or turns off with power, the NVRAM part in the BIOS will be messed up. Dsanke has a very detailed "readme" in Chinese about how to flash this BIOS, which the repository on GitHub doesn't have. For reference, +> +> http://www.smxdiy.com/thread-3097-1-1.html +> +> I confirmed this last week (in a hard way). Flash it with a ch341a programmer, or flash it in OS and then cut the power.😉 + +Google translated original post: [smx-dsanke-guide-gt.md](https://github.com/supermarsx/other-clevo-modded-bios/blob/main/smx-dsanke-guide-gt.md) + ## Flash guide using Raspberry Pi and clip ```Note: This is a rectified generated guide for reference```