Questions Regarding Unlocked BIOS

Hi guys, i have some doubts on using the unlocked BIOS. Therefore, it would be great if someone can enlighten me before proceeding further.
My questions are as follow:
1)Will using unlocked BIOS affect my laptop hardware or software?
2)Would it void my warranty?
3)What these unlocked BIOS can do for us?Example, maybe?

to 1: nope, but you can clarify more what exactly you mean by this
to 2: if something goes bad due using of modded BIOS it can void your warranty
to 3: unlocked BIOS ==> it will un-hide all possible BIOS options which specified bios has
this also can include possible vbios unlock for those GPU cards which vbios is part of vbios,
where by vbios unlock is assumed to extend the +135 MHz GPU core OC software limits
beside from this,[unlock bios] they are also many different possible bios customizations that can be done
if you are looking for something specified, you can tell, then i would check if its possible to be done by me or not

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However what temps are given when using speed fan and/or everest? (in windows)

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Hi Iam looking for some answers, from what I saw, there are few really awesome helping people here. So Hi to everyone!
AS I noticed there is no GT70 2OC topic here, so there is now. I will update infos How-to´s and other stuff for everyone that have this revision.
1. Update VGA drivers, Set as default there is nvidia optimus (Intel+nvidia switching mode)
Pros: Battery life
Cons: Faulty switching in some games, just sporadic driver support, 2 VGA drivers at once couse problems with CAD applications and some older games.
Comment: Iam using this as Hi-end mobile solution for work and games, extra 4th hour of battery live comes as real nonsense to me in exchange for ale the troubles.
Possible solution: Unlocking hidden/advanced BIOS options should reveal control for wheter to swithing mode od discrete graphics only. Setting it to discrete graphics only would mean no driver troubles slightly better performance and most importanly possibilyty of regular VGA driver updates from nvidia.
I already send PM to Svet about unlocking bios. But Iam still asking any ideas anyone?

Sadly most of those concerns aren't really valid.
While I have the old GT70 0NE, even on this unit there were no issues ever getting any program (be it Autocad/Solidworks/whatever you like, or games either, even if they were older) to work with the card(s) properly. It's all a matter of making it do what you want, which is actually handled rather well by the drivers. Optimus is much better than it was a while ago, and it functions very well now.
While your your point of just making it default to the NVidia card is valid, it's a very moot point. Every program I've tried (be it 10+ year old games even from the mid-90's, to even the most recent applications and games) works just fine. Again, it's all in how you make the driver work. If you tell it to use the NVidia card when you run this program, it'll work.
I wouldn't worry about making it use only the NVidia card exclusively, it really isn't worth the effort. While it is possible, it's much more difficult than one would think....

MSI GE60 2PE Apache Pro Unlocked BIOS

Heya,
i need a fully unlocked BIOS for OC my MSI 2PE Apache Pro. Fan Controll would be also nice.
Computer Information:
GE60 2PE
MS-16GF
de.msi.com/support/nb/GE60-2PE-Apache-Pro.html#down-bios&Win8.1%2064
BIOS Information:
BIOS Version: E16GFIMS.526
EC Version: 16GFEMS1 Ver5.0B
I donated already: 60S96159PX015410P
Best regards
Nils
MSIHQ: Information detected by MSIHQ Tool ver: 1.25g
MSIHQ: Report generated in 20.01.2015 at 23:25:16,16
Mainboard: MS-16GF
PCB Version: REV:0.B
BIOS Version: E16GFIMS.526
BIOS Date: 12.01.2014
EC-FW Version:

Quote from: Svet on 21-January-15, 10:42:04
It's now done, check PM
BIOS can't control the FAN, etc this isn't possible
Okay,
thank you.
BR
Nils

I have some questions regarding setting up a software RAID 0 on a Mac Pro

I have some questions regarding setting up a software RAID 0 on a Mac pro (early 2009).
These questions might seem stupid to many of you, but, as my last, in fact my one and only, computer before the Mac Pro was a IICX/4/80 running System 7.5, I am a complete novice regarding this particular matter.
A few days ago I installed a WD3000HLFS VelociRaptor 300GB in bay 1, and moved the original 640GB HD to bay 2. I now have 2 bootable internal drives, and currently I am using the VR300 as my startup disk. Instead of cloning from the original drive, I have reinstalled the Mac OS, and all my applications & software onto the VR300. Everything is backed up onto a WD SE II 2TB external drive, using Time Machine. The original 640GB has an eDrive partition, which was created some time ago using TechTool Pro 5.
The system will be used primarily for photo editing, digital imaging, and to produce colour prints up to A2 size. Some of the image files, from scanned imports of film negatives & transparencies, will be 40MB or larger. Next year I hope to buy a high resolution full frame digital SLR, which will also generate large files.
Currently I am using Apple's bundled iPhoto, Aperture 2, Photoshop Elements 8, Silverfast Ai, ColorMunki Photo, EZcolor and other applications/software. I will also be using Photoshop CS5, when it becomes available, and I will probably change over to Lightroom 3, which is currently in Beta, because I have had problems with Aperture, which, until recent upgrades (HD, RAM & graphics card) to my system, would not even load images for print. All I had was a blank preview page, and a constant, frozen "loading" message - the symbol underneath remained static, instead of revolving!
It is now possible to print images from within Aperture 2, but I am not happy with the colour fidelity, whereas it is possible to produce excellent, natural colour prints using its "minnow" sibling, iPhoto!
My intention is to buy another 3 VR300s to form a 4 drive Raid 0 array for optimum performance, and to store the original 640GB drive as an emergency bootable back-up. I would have ordered the additional VR300s already, but for the fact that there appears to have been a run on them, and currently they are out of stock at all, but the more expensive, UK resellers.
I should be most grateful to receive advice regarding the following questions:
QUESTION 1:
I have had a look at the RAID setting up facility in Disk Utility and it states: "To create a RAID set, drag disks or partitions into the list below".
If I install another 3 VR300s, can I drag all 4 of them into the "list below" box, without any risk of losing everything I have already installed on the existing VR300?
Or would I have to reinstall the OS, applications and software again?
I mention this, because one of the applications, Personal accountz, has a label on its CD wallet stating that the Licence Key can only be used once, and I have already used it when I installed it on the existing VR300.
QUESTION 2:
I understand that the failure of just one drive will result in all the data in a Raid 0 array being lost.
Does this mean that I would not be able to boot up from the 4 drive array in that scenario?
Even so, it would be worth the risk to gain the optimum performance provide by Raid 0 over the other RAID setup options, and, in addition to the SE II, I will probably back up all my image files onto a portable drive as an additional precaution.
QUESTION 3:
Is it possible to create an eDrive partition, using TechTool Pro 5, on the VR300 in bay !?
Or would this not be of any use anyway, in the event of a single drive failure?
QUESTION 4:
Would there be a significant increase in performance using a 4 x VR300 drive RAID 0 array, compared to only 2 or 3 drives?
QUESTION 5:
If I used a 3 x VR300 RAID 0 array, and installed either a cloned VR300 or the original 640GB HD in bay 4, and I left the Startup Disk in System Preferences unlocked, would the system boot up automatically from the 4th. drive in the event of a single drive failure in the 3 drive RAID 0 array which had been selected for startup?
Apologies if these seem stupid questions, but I am trying to determine the best option without foregoing optimum performance.

Well said.
Steps to set up RAID
Setting up a RAID array in Mac OS X is part of the installation process. This procedure assumes that you have already installed Mac OS 10.1 and the hard drive subsystem (two hard drives and a PCI controller card, for example) that RAID will be implemented on. Follow these steps:
1. Open Disk Utility (/Applications/Utilities).
2. When the disks appear in the pane on the left, select the disks you wish to be in the array and drag them to the disk panel.
3. Choose Stripe or Mirror from the RAID Scheme pop-up menu.
4. Name the RAID set.
5. Choose a volume format. The size of the array will be automatically determined based on what you selected.
6. Click Create.
Recovering from a hard drive failure on a mirrored array
1. Open Disk Utility in (/Applications/Utilities).
2. Click the RAID tab. If an issue has occurred, a dialog box will appear that describes it.
3. If an issue with the disk is indicated, click Rebuild.
4. If Rebuild does not work, shut down the computer and replace the damaged hard disk.
5. Repeat steps 1 and 2.
6. Drag the icon of the new disk on top of that of the removed disk.
7. Click Rebuild.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2559
Drive A + B = VOLUME ONE
Drive C + D = VOLUME TWO
What you put on those volumes is of course up to you and easy to do.
A system really only needs to be backed up "as needed" like before you add or update or install anything.
/Users can be backed up hourly, daily, weekly schedule
Media files as needed.
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Page outs
Spotlight - disable this for boot drive and 'scratch'
SCRATCH: Temporary space; erased between projects and steps.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/StandardRAIDlevels
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Disk drives are the slowest component, so tackling that has always made sense. Easy way to make a difference. More RAM only if it will be of value and used. Same with more/faster processors, or graphic card.
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http://arstechnica.com/apple/reviews/2009/04/266ghz-8-core-mac-pro-review.ars/1
http://macperformanceguide.com/
http://www.macgurus.com/guides/storageaccelguide.php
http://www.macintouch.com/readerreports/harddrives/index.html
http://macperformanceguide.com/OptimizingPhotoshop-Configuration.html
http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/404/kb404440.html

[Request] GT70 2PE Dominator Pro MS-1763 Full Unlocked BIOS

Hello Svet, I'm looking for fully unlocked BIOS for my laptop.
I have some questions though (before I make the donation):
- Do I need to specify which features I want or do you bundle every feature by default?
The main thing I want is an option to enable/disable HyperThreading, but it would be nice to also have whatever other features are available.
- What is the preferred method for flashing the unlocked BIOS? I have been using the built-in BIOS flash utility, is this ok?
Specs & Screenies:
Windows 8.1 Pro 64 bit
Intel Core i7 4810 MQ
NVIDIA Geforce GTX 880M
8 GB RAM
128 GB SSD / 1 TB HDD (non RAID)
Thanks in advance!

Quote from: Svet on 30-December-14, 21:21:21
sent you PM with details
EDIT:
Received it
Working on it and will be back to you when its done after 3-4 hours
Ok, flashed it and everything worked out great.
Thanks Svet!
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Does HP offer an unlocked bios for entertainment notebooks?

Model is a dv6 3240ca entertainment notebook. Bios is up to to date with v. f.29. The settings are super limted. About the only thng it offers is USB boot option and hardware scanning.
My other notebook, a probook 4510s has a much more dynamic bios with many more options.
Is there a download available for the dv6 with unlocked bios?
I am very reluctant to resort to mods as I've heard many horror stories!
Thanks
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No.
HP does not provide unlocked BIOS for consumer notebook or desktop PCs.
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Y510p Bios mod, Best unlocked bios settings.

Im starting this thread so that for all who have unlocked their bios for wirelesscard whitelist removal or what ever, using the link on techInferno using svl7 mod can have a guide as to what settings can be used to improve the performance of their y510p and what settings to stay away from. For those who have difficulties in retrieving the files from techInfernos website can pm me. Any and all suggestions and requests are welcome. Happy modding.

Hi shfearon
Thanks for the BIOS files.
I also posted on TI but as you know, no one is reviewing my posts (genuine). Could you please download and provide the VBIOS file as well please, they are in the following thread in second post.
http://forum.techinferno.com/lenovo-ibm/4668-lenovo-y410p-y510p-unlocked-bios-wlan-whitelist-mod-vbios-mod.html
I think these are the files -
http://forum.techinferno.com/attachments/lenovo-ibm/12111d1406408972-ultra-bay-vbios-%5Bv3.05%5D_modified.zip
Also, I have another question -
Can I just flash the VBIOS? I dont need the BIOS unlocked, just the options that VBIOS can provide to play around with the voltages and settings of the Ultrabay GPU.
Thanks again and here is a Kudo for your efforts.

GT70-0NC unlocked BIOS

Hello,
I got a MSI GT70 0NC.
After a long talk with Nvidia, it seems that 3D stereoscopic is disabled by MSI for this notebook.
Can you confirm this?
Is it possible to enable it with an unlocked BIOS?
Kind regards,
Danny

Quote from: danny85 on 22-August-12, 13:42:37
Not used?
I want to use it...
It clearly states on the product page of MSI: a graphic card with 3D performance (on the localized page).
Why should this even be disabled, I mean, this is a high-end notebook...
3D performance is gaming. Also not every notebook uses Nvidia's 3D vision. In fact most do not. Both audio and 3D vision are disabled, because the notebook uses the Intel 4000IGP for HDMI video and audio. 3D vision are disabled as this is not a 3D vision notebook.

[REQUEST] GT70 Dominator-895 2PC Fully Unlocked BIOS

I'm not sure what other information you could use, but I'm looking for a fully unlocked BIOS for the GT70 Dominator-895 2PC..
I also have a question, in the unlocked BIOS, is the option there to choose Optimus/Integrated/Dedicated for the graphics? Optimus seems to be a pain in the ass under linux..
Thanks

Quote from: Fourdollarman on 16-December-14, 07:57:56
I am also trying to track down an u locked bios, I want to play with my proc and gpu. Have version 515 currently
Please open your own topic in Private Custom Modified BIOSes section!

GE70 2OE unlocked bios

I recently bought this laptop and I am interested in unlocked bios. I got a few questions:
-I understand that i need to donate to get bios done?
-Will i get to adjust cpu powerlimits, multipliers and voltage in bios ? (like in XTU)
-I think my cpu disables turbo under heavy gpu load. Is this normal and can biosmod overcome it?
-Gpu (765m) throttles to 135mhz on battery.. anyway to disable it because i cant game on battery at all because of it
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-Gpu (765m) throttles to 135mhz on battery.. anyway to disable it because i cant game on battery at all because of it
no, there is nothing to disable, the battery can't supply enough power for discrete card
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-The stock bios and ec this computer had disabled fan on low temperature. I upgraded to latest and now fan stays on all the time (around 2800rpm) and it is annoying. Can the idle fan speed be lowered or disabled completely?
no this don't depend of bios
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I am just wondering about other bios options like enable/disable turbo and adjust voltage and cpu multipliers. Is this possible ?
there is a such options, [exclude any voltages]
but i don't know how and will they works or not

Options Available with Unlocked BIOS

Hi, I'm a recent buyer of a GE60 and despite being quite glad with the performance in gaming, the temperature seems to high (I know it's a normal thing here) but what really bothers me it's the noise of the fan. So, I was looking for things I can do to the laptop like underclocking, undervolting, disabling turbo ... etc ...
My question is, which features will "appear" with the unlocked BIOS?
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GX70-3BE unlocked BIOS | split

Hello Svet, hello forum Members.
I bought gx70 3be few months ago, and because of bf4 I would like to oc it a bit.
Unfortunately the bios is locked like in most laptops Ive encountered in my life.
Is it possible to get from one of you, an unlocked w7 x64 version of the bios?
I would really appreciate a possibility to turn off the integrated 8650G graphics card, since I have some minor problems with bf4 recognizing the dedicated 8970m card.
Also about all other benefits of fully unlocked bios I dont have to say...
Second thing is vbios for the 8970m but first i would like to focus on the motherboard.
I've read about Svet's unlocking tool and its support for msi gaming notebooks, but unfortunately there is no support for amd based products.
I have some experience in modding and oc'ing desktops but making a custom bios for a laptop is way out of my league.
So is it possible to get some help from you, my donation number is 8SM53711DF612684L
Also yesterday i have flashed my bios with E176KAMS.10F from the msi website and since Im running w7 x64 ultimate i would like to stick with this version of the bios.
Best Regards
ci3jk4

topic splited.
Received it, working on it and will be send it back to you in 2-3 hours when its done
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I bought gx70 3be few months ago, and because of bf4 I would like to oc it a bit.
i dunno if you will able to do this.
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Second thing is vbios for the 8970m but first i would like to focus on the motherboard.
Can't help with AMD cards, only with Nvidia one
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I've read about Svet's unlocking tool and its support for msi gaming notebooks, but unfortunately there is no support for amd based products.
The notebook support list is only related to recently added newest feature "MSI EC-FW Editor",
which edit the EC firmwares of the listed msi notebooks.
About vbios, only Nvidia cards are supported. AMD/ATI not

Request: Unlock BIOS for MSI GX60 3BE

Dear Svet
I would like to please for BIOS Unlock for my MSI GX60 3BE.
Marketing Name: GX60 3BE
Model Name: MS-16FK
Firmware Information
- BIOS Version: E16FKAMS.90L
- BIOS Build: 01/09/2014 16:15:25
- EC Version: 16FKEMS4 Ver5.06
- EC Build: 03/06/2014
Donation: 4WT28573NW083425V and 1287-7081-0716-4410 (from e-mail)
What will be an information under BIOS in "Firmware Information" section, when I update to this new Unlocked BIOS?
EDIT
My MSI GX60 3BE comes without any OS like Windows 7 and Windows 8, but I'm using Windows 7 64. I have updated my BIOS after downloading it from MSI Download Section (click on BIOS tab, then on Win7 64 tab and download THIS BIOS file). I have used this manual to update BIOS.
Best regards.
Sincerely

received it, will work over it and sent back to you when its done after 4-5 hours
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What will be an information under BIOS in "Firmware Information" section, when I update to this new Unlocked BIOS?
it will be the same

Request: Latest Unlocked Bios for MSI GT70 MS-1762 | split

Hi Svet,
My laptop is iBuyPower valkyrie CZ-17 with MS-1762 motherboard (I think). Tech support said that the motherboard supports up to 1866MHz and I recently purchased Corsair Vengance 18GB (2x8) 1866MHz DDR3 amazon.com/gp/product/B009PV1ELO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Well, when I install it (both of them at the same time and individually as well with the 2 ram slots on the Mobo - also checked if it was seated properly) and the laptop turned on but the screen stayed black. After a bit of searching, I found out that the BIOS can be unlocked to allow up support up to 1866MHz. So my question is: is it possible for you to create a custom BIOS for my laptop? I will donate as requested.
Also, as for whether the RAM is actually compatible with the Mobo, I have no idea. Amazon description said that the RAm should be compatible with most DDR3 ram slot. I'm desperate now since I don't want to go through the hassle of returning the RAM since I like them so much and they are among the best ram with 1866MHz. Please advise.
Thanks

what is your current BIOS version?
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After a bit of searching, I found out that the BIOS can be unlocked to allow up support up to 1866MHz.
Yes eventually, but i doubt that this will solve your issue
the ram should works with lower freq. too
unlocked bios can give you a options to customize memory timings and freq.
but this doesn't mean that can help to solve your non boot issue

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