diff --git a/readme.md b/readme.md index 43c7d22..70d3213 100644 --- a/readme.md +++ b/readme.md @@ -1,97 +1,109 @@ +# other-clevo-modded-bios -Skip to content -Navigation Menu -supermarsx -other-clevo-modded-bios +Clevo modded/unlocked BIOS mirror collection by dsanke -Code -Issues -Pull requests -Actions -Security -Insights +- ✅ Use up to 9900KS processor. +- ✅ BIOS fully unlocked. +- ⚠️ Have a **chip flasher** handy like a rpi with clip! +- ⚠️ You **should only flash this using spi programmer** meaning clip! +- ⚠️ Guides are provided as is! +- ⚠️ You may **brick** or **short your board** if done incorrectly! (..if you don't know what you're doing, just be careful) +- ⚠️ **You're on your own**. +- ⚠️ Make sure you're flashing the **right chip**! Don't flash other controllers and stuff.. +- ⚠️ Make sure the **clip** is in the **right position**! Position 1 is usually marked with a small ball. +- ⚠️ You might need to pin mod the processor (when using 8th/9th gen processors on 6th/7th gen boards). [Needed on one to work by my tests] + - [[Reference Link]](https://www.techpowerup.com/forums/threads/adventure-running-8-9th-gen-coffee-lake-cpus-on-z170-motherboard-asus-maximus-viii-ranger.284375/) / [[Archive.ph mirror link]](https://archive.ph/MCi5O) +- ⚠️ You might be able to upgrade from GTX 10 series to RTX 20 series based on this thread. + - [[Reference Link]](https://linustechtips.com/topic/1610000-chipped-corner-on-mobile-rtx-2080-mxm/), citing `Danmaq`, "i installed a Dsanke bios mod and now the GPU seems to work. it managed to get into windows but i still have to do more testing until i get the proper cooler." / [[Archive.ph mirror link]](https://archive.ph/xVQMj) +- 🤓 You **SHOULD read** the whole readme and some threads before proceeding with anything. +- 🪞 Not the maker, just a mirror. - Settings +[[Download this repository]](https://codeload.github.com/supermarsx/other-clevo-modded-bios/zip/refs/heads/main) (This option downloads everything) - other-clevo-modded-bios -/ -in -main +[**[Go to flash guide using Raspberry Pi and clip >>]**](#flash-guide-using-raspberry-pi-and-clip) -Indent mode -Indent size -Line wrap mode -Editing readme.md file contents -107 -108 -109 -110 -111 -112 -113 -114 -115 -116 -117 -118 -119 -120 -121 -122 -123 -124 -125 -126 -127 -128 -129 -130 -131 -132 -133 -134 -135 -136 -137 -138 -139 -140 -141 -142 -143 -144 -145 -146 -147 -148 -149 -150 -151 -152 -153 -154 -155 -156 -157 -158 -159 -160 -161 -162 -163 -164 -165 -166 -167 -168 -169 -170 -171 -172 -173 -174 +[**[Go to flash guide using USB drive >>]**](#flash-guide-using-usb-drive) +## Supported Clevo models + +- N9xKP [[0506]](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/supermarsx/other-clevo-modded-bios/main/N9xKP-0506.7z) [[0712]](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/supermarsx/other-clevo-modded-bios/main/N9xKP-0712.7z) +- N9xTP [[0506]](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/supermarsx/other-clevo-modded-bios/main/N9xTP-0506.7z) [[0712]](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/supermarsx/other-clevo-modded-bios/main/N9xTP-0712.7z) +- P7xxDMx [[0511-9900KS]](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/supermarsx/other-clevo-modded-bios/main/P7xxDMx-0511-9900KS.7z) [[0729-9900KS]](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/supermarsx/other-clevo-modded-bios/main/P7xxDMx-0729-9900KS.7z) [[0729-TBT-Legacy]](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/supermarsx/other-clevo-modded-bios/main/P7xxDMx-0729-TBT-Legacy.7z) +- P7xxTM1 [[0511-9900KS]](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/supermarsx/other-clevo-modded-bios/main/P7xxTM1-0511-9900KS.7z) [[0729-9900KS]](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/supermarsx/other-clevo-modded-bios/main/P7xxTM1-0729-9900KS.7z) +- 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 + +Original link: [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/) + +Archive.ph mirror link: [https://archive.ph/QQeMq](https://archive.ph/QQeMq) + +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) + +### Reddit thread about the 9900ks + +Original post link: [https://www.reddit.com/r/Clevo/comments/10lefie/trying_to_upgrade_p775tm1g_to_9900ks_but_cant_boot/](https://www.reddit.com/r/Clevo/comments/10lefie/trying_to_upgrade_p775tm1g_to_9900ks_but_cant_boot/) + +Archive.ph mirror link: [https://archive.ph/X0n3E](https://archive.ph/X0n3E) + +### Linus Tech Tips thread about upgrading from GTX 10 series to RTX 20 series + +Original post link: [https://linustechtips.com/topic/1610000-chipped-corner-on-mobile-rtx-2080-mxm/](https://linustechtips.com/topic/1610000-chipped-corner-on-mobile-rtx-2080-mxm/) + +Archive.ph mirror link: [https://archive.ph/xVQMj](https://archive.ph/xVQMj) + +### Older P751DM2 Stock BIOS Obsidian-PC branded + +[https://github.com/supermarsx/other-p751dm2-bios-565352sio](https://github.com/supermarsx/other-p751dm2-bios-565352sio) + +### Ukranian Overclockers thread about flashing + +Original post link: [https://forum.overclockers.ua/viewtopic.php?t=60195&start=3880](https://forum.overclockers.ua/viewtopic.php?t=60195&start=3880) + +Archive.ph mirror link: [https://archive.ph/bNPMY](https://archive.ph/bNPMY) + +## Flash guide using Raspberry Pi and clip + +```Note: This is a rectified generated guide for reference``` + +### Tools and Materials Required + +Hardware: +- Raspberry Pi (any model with GPIO pins) +- SOIC/pomona clip (compatible with your EEPROM) +- Connecting wires or a breadboard +- Optional, Resistors (for pull-ups if needed, 4.7kΩ is common) + +Software: +- Raspbian OS (or similar Linux distribution) +- flashrom (for SPI-based EEPROMs) + +### Step 1: Prepare the Raspberry Pi +- Install the OS: +- Flash Raspberry Pi OS onto an SD card. +- Boot up the RPi and configure it using sudo raspi-config. +- Enable Interfaces, go to Interface Options in raspi-config and enable SPI (for SPI EEPROMs) +- Update the System, `sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y` +- Install Required Tools, `sudo apt install flashrom python3 python3-pip -y` ### Step 2: Wiring the SOIC Clip @@ -159,7 +171,3 @@ Flash the USB method as listed below: 2) Also after it finishes flashing (step 8) the first boot might take 5 minutes (probably not the whole 5 minutes, but leave it and let it train the memory? Not sure what it's doing, but 9/10 times it works great, if you leave it booting). Anything over 15 minutes maybe try a single stick of 2133 or 2400 ram and see if it will boot that way. 3) If something goes wrong you can opt to flash with rpi and a clip anyway 4) No warranties, support or anything is included in this. - -Use Control + Shift + m to toggle the tab key moving focus. Alternatively, use esc then tab to move to the next interactive element on the page. -Attach files by dragging & dropping, selecting or pasting them. -Editing other-clevo-modded-bios/readme.md at main · supermarsx/other-clevo-modded-bios