Disclaimer:
Flashing the BIOS is risky, and improper operation can cause serious problems such as failure to boot.
Changing the CPU is risky, and improper operation can result in permanent hardware damage that cannot be repaired.
The BIOS is not 100% compatible with all computers, and there is a possibility that it will not boot after flashing. It is not recommended to try it without a programmer.
Please read the tutorial carefully and do this at your own risk. I (Dsanke) and the Post User (DaMafiaGamer) will not be responsible for any failure to flash the BIOS or hardware failure.
When flashing the modified BIOS, there is a risk of losing Windows activation, serial number, etc. Please think twice before proceeding.
There is a very small possibility that the BIOS cannot be turned on after the normal flashing operation, it is then necessary to re-Flash the same file with the programmer.
I do not hold the copyright of the BIOS and the code in it. Please use it for research and study purposes.
If you fix some bugs that have not yet been discovered based on this BIOS and suggest improvements, it is recommended to continue to publicize and share your work to support others.
I hereby certify that the use of the BIOS does not provide any warranty, does not guarantee stability on the users laptop, does not guarantee that no faults will occur, 
and I am not responsible for any theoretical or actual loss suffered by any user using/flashing this BIOS.
If you use this BIOS, you have accepted these terms by default.

It is sent out for the convenience of sharing. It is not for you to bother me or DaMafiaGamer! Asking questions that I have already written answers to is a waste of everyone's time and life.
If you are really uncertain, it is suggested you ask for help or give up. After all, many things CAN go wrong. You are advised not to touch the systems BIOS anyway.
After Flashing the BIOS, the settings in the BIOS will be reset.

The BIOS here does not support and will never support Xeon series processors!
The BIOS here does not support and will never support 14nm PCH, such as H310/H370/Z390!
Please check the south bridge of this unit with the “Mainboard” tab of the latest version of CPU-Z software before operation.
If it is H310/B360/H370/Z390 or C***/CM***/HM*** (* stands for number), please close this document and delete the downloaded file.
My BIOS here does not apply to your machine, do not try to flash it, you WILL brick your machine!



Written in the front are many problems that are caused by not carefully reading the instructions, if you encounter problems first look at the instructions and read it several times.
If you can't figure it out use google, the internet is your friend! If you are really stuck ask us a question on the fourm, please do not ask repeated past questions, you can find those 
answers in the thread!

Q: I see your BIOS update revison is updated. I flashed a previous version beforehand. Should I flash it now?
A: If you don't have problems in use, you don't need to flash anymore, simple as that! If you update the BIOS due to your obsessive-compulsive disorder (LOL), it will be at your own risk.
If you want to change the CPU and you are not sure if the current BIOS is supported then I suggest you flash the latest one.

Q: Will it fail? I am afraid!
A: Just don't flash it then, earn money to buy a new machine!

Q: Does the BIOS I use now support XX processor?
A: It is impossible to judge what CPU the BIOS supports by the version number and screenshot.
Only a full BIOS backup can be used to figure out what CPUs might be supported. The best way is to test if it is supported by the machine.
I do not provide this service, try at your own risk!

Q: The BIOS is not supporting the previous CPU properly?
A: Please see the Excel spreadsheet for 6/7th gen compatiblity on your laptop.

Q: After flashing the BIOS the bootscreen is black, and nothing happens. What should I do?
A: If it is still like this after the utilization period and the CPU is not changed it may mean that the BIOS is incorrectly flashed into the model and needs to be flashed via a programmer.
After some machines have finished flashing the BIOS or replacing the CPU, the memory will not pass the power-on self-test. The specific symptom is that the keyboard does not respond after 
booting, and the fan is set at low speed.
At this time, please unplug all the memory and insert only one module, still no success? Try different slots many times, usually you can boot normally.

Q: After changing the CPU, the bootscreen has been black and there is no bootscreen. What should I do?
A: It may be that the pins are broken/bent check for this by removing the cpu and closly inspecting the pins. If the laptop was dissassembled to be flashed by a programmer please check the
motherboard connections to see if seated properly.

Q: Why can't I find the hard disk after I have flashed the BIOS?
A: Because you have flashed the wrong model, please go to the hospital to get your eyes checked. (LOLOLOLOL)
Or your hard disk has failed in a timely manner.

Q: How do I change to the English prompt? So ugly.
A: Search for related tutorials by yourself, there are many on Youtube.

Q: Is there a XX model BIOS, support XX model, is there a tutorial?
A: Due to the wide variety of OEM models, I can't know what version your model corresponds to. Please observe what version motherboard you have.
The supported models/known bugs have been clearly written in the documentation in the excel spreadsheet.

Q: How do you Flash? Do I need a programmer? Do I need to flash the EC? Do I need to flash the VBIOS? Does the CPU need to be shorted on certain pins? 
Do they need to be shielded? Will it burn? What are the consequences?
A: There are answers to this on the fourm thread and in the below Q and A's.

Q: Does my CPU need to be shielded and shorted?
A: No CPU on the Z370 series chipset there is no need for sheilding or shorting.
For the 100/200 series barebone systems there is no need to short-circuit either but coffee lake CPU's need to have 2 points shielded to ensure safety, and no burnt pins.
6/7 generation CPUs never need to be shielded, 8/9 generation B0 stepping CPU does not need to be shielded, other stepping CPU's need to be shielded.
If you can be sure that the 8/9 generation CPU you are using is B0 stepping, then you can unmask the 2 sheilded points.
If you can't figure out what step your CPU is, then for the sake of security just shield the damn pins!

Q: Why is shielding required?
A: Since the 8/9th generation CPU pins are set to change compared to the 6/7 generation, some CPUs will blow 2 pins when they are on the machine. The shielding is only to avoid the warranty
problem caused by the pins being burnt.
For the barebone system, only the 2 pins will be burned, there will be no other problems, and the lack of these two pins will have no effect on normal use (including 6/7/8/9 generation).

Q: How do I shield the processor? 
A: Use tape or any small adhesive that can block the contact between the cpu pad and motherboard pin. Even normal tape can be used if cut small enough.

Q: Can I modify this BIOS? How do I flash it in after the modification? Does it need a signature?
A: The BIOS does not limit any modifications. You can change it by extracting it. The FPT Flash does not have a signature check.
If the modification method is not correct, it will cause problems that cannot be solved, so if you want to learn to modify the BIOS, it is best to buy a programmer.

Q: Can you change the heat dissipation of the XX processor?
A: According to the processor's nominal TDP, the power consumption limit can be changed/lowered. After unlocking the power consumption, it is related to the heat dissipation of your machine. 
You can refer to other people's experience, I do not know the answer for sure.

Q: Is there a XX desktop board that supports the BIOS of the XX processor?
A: The tutorials for changing the BIOS are all public. Use the internet, google is your best friend!

Q: What can I do if I cannot find the BIOS file with the programmer software?
A: The extension of the file to be imported is not important. As long as it is a complete BIOS (8M or 16M), the programmer detects the model code. If it is FF or 00, it is not inserted or 
clipped. The previous matches are universal, the last few don't matter.

Q: I have XX problem with the BIOS I purchased/downloaded from XX. Is this fixed now?
A: Don't ask me if you previously flashed semi-finished products that I don't know the orign of. In other words, flash to find out, don't waste my time please!

Q: Does this BIOS support 128GB of memory? Can you make support for it?
A: Unfortunately, it is not supported, up to 64GB is the MAX. I also have no ability to make it supportable, please don't ask!

Q: Why is my CPU frequency not high? Why is my CPU frequency always high? Why is my CPU frequency and voltage jumping back and forth?
A: Since the processor is equipped with EIST technology, the CPU frequency is automatically reduced in order to save energy when it is not being utilized. EIST is called "Enhanced Intel 
SpeedStep Technology", which automatically adjusts the voltage and frequency of the processor according to different system workloads to reduce power consumption and heat.
This EIST technology and C-States are turned on by default. The effect is that your CPU frequency and voltage are automatically adjusted with the load.
After changing the CPU, you need to remove the CMOS battery for 1 minute and then put it back to reset the BIOS settings. Some settings will treat your CPU as the previous CPU, causing the 
frequency to be lower.
In some cases, if the C-State is manually turned off, your CPU will not be able to go up to the rated clock speed. Please reset the BIOS option and return it to the default value.
I personally confirm the Power Limit is set in the BIOS. Use ThrottleStop to see the Limit Reason and find the reason for the frequency reduction.
If you have been unable to solve the problem, please flash back to the previous BIOS backup, I have no solution to this problem unfortunately.

Q: Why can't the BIOS set the CPU clock?
A: Uninstall the software such as XTU and CC in the operating system to adjust the voltage. The BIOS also adjusts the Offset of Core/IA/Processor and Ring/Cache/Uncore (different BIOS names).

Q: How do I adjust XX after Flashing the BIOS (including but not limited to startup items / overclocking / power consumption restrictions, etc.)?
A: How you adjusted it before the BIOS flash, there are options in the bios or you can use Throttlestop/XTU for overclocking.

Q: Does the BIOS support 9th gen CPU's?
A: It will be supported on all laptops, please double check on the excel spreadsheet to see what's NOT supported.

Q: Can the BIOS or EC unlock the graphics card TDP/power consumption?
A: No. The graphics card power consumption is independent of the BIOS and EC. Search on google on how to unlock vbios TDP, there is dedicated software which can do it, 
listed on the same website.

Q: What should I do if the blue prompt box appears after the BIOS has booted? What does the prompt mean?
A: It's normal. When you see the “CMOS Message” blue prompt box, press the Enter key (with the keyboard, external USB keyboard support may not be available) to continue booting.