Not necessary.
Where else would I have to put it then? I’d like to use both ethernet ports. And what about the WiFi?
EDIT: When changing the MAC address in GbE from 88 88 88 88 87 88 (Intel Stock) to the actual Address, the files in NVRAM are generated with the correct address. My only problem is that I have no idea how to add the second MAC address, and generate the Efi files for it. (Same for the WiFi)
EDIT 2: I also have the serial and other IDs, just don’t know how to add them. You said editing NVRAM is tricky, are there other approaches? If not could you maybe link a thread where NVRAM editing is explained?
There are several threads here where NVRAM got ‘emptied’ / replaced with stock, but it’s depending on the type/kind of NVRAM, there’s to my knowledge nothing like an universal guide.
I won’t be able to help you any further without the original bricked dump and the dump of the stock bios (after having booted several times).
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I was able to add all the MAC Addresses for both Ethernet, WiFi and Bluetooth. Now I just need the serials, Windows Key and “some other data” you mentioned.
Why do you need the dumps? Can you do something I can’t? Do you have special analytic software? Why don’t you just tell me what you would do so that I can replicate it?
For example, basics of NVRAM editing, required software etc. Or where to find the Windows Key in the dump and the “some other data”?
That’s a misunderstanding. I don’t need your firmware or want to have it. That was just an offer.
For the moment it seems so, yes.
How would I know what to do without having a look into the dump?
You’re a new member of the forum and you will most probably disappear when your own problem is solved.
You’re not even willing to share your firmware so that it might become a teaching example for you and others in the forum- compare to the first link posted.
So why should I invest time in ‘teaching’ you?
Here are some links within the forum where NVRAM got edited, but there are differences regarding different types / different structure of NVRAM and your NVRAM might not have the same structure. But you should have found these already…
I’m out of this at this point- good luck!
A offer that I’ll politely decline due to privacy reasons (dump contains sensitive data)
You could tell me what you’d be looking for instead of gatekeeping.
And now you’re making assumptions about me too, just like Mr Meathead. I thought you were different.
I was planning on compiling all the information that I found necessary and to post on here after a successful restoration.
First of all I don’t even want to be taught, I’m an autodidact. I was just looking for information. But it would be helpful if you’d tell people how to fix their devices themselves, for the only reason that perfectly good electronics don’t end up in a trash pile.
It’s clearly my fault for looking for help in a gatekeeping community, but I don’t understand what you gain from it. Anyways this pretty much concludes what I had to say. Maybe you’ll be more open to help someone next time.
I like that one… im glad that it have some meat on it…not just empty void space, a common feature in “smart-ass” kind 