[Request] Dell Vostro 3268 Bios Mod for NVME support

[izzner]

I need help with Dell Vostro Desktop 3268 Bios.
I am trying to add NVMe support but bios fails to flash.
Can anyone modd the bios for me . Text

Original Bios Link

[MeatWar]

@izzner

but bios fails to flash

Expected… it’s a mod file, does the system have a ME service jumper?
But this is a 2018 H110 system… seems the motherboard has only M.2 Wifi slot, but it should support NVMe protocol… did you try to install an OS on a NVMe disk with latest bios (2023)?

[izzner]

Tried really hard, nothing works. Please help me mod the bios for nvme support.
I have a PCIE NVME adaptor which i plan to use with nvme M.2 ssd

[MeatWar]

@izzner

Tried really hard, nothing works.

Tried what sir… how hard…did you used the hammer correctly and the right nail to “stick” the DXE.
Didn’t i maid some questions that need answer?

[izzner]

[HowTo] Get full NVMe Support for all Systems with an AMI UEFI BIOS

@ all: Please read this before posting into this thread: This thread has been designed by me for users, who want to do the required BIOS modification themselves by following this guide. Users, who want to get an already modded BIOS, may search for it within >this< Sub-Forum or post their request into >this< one. The main topic of this thread is the procedure of the NVMe specific BIOS modification and the support in case of appearing problems. Users, who don’t know how to flash a modded BIOS…

Followed this tutorial

Used Dell PFS Extractor v6.0 a16 to extract the bios file
(1 Vostro_3668_3669_3268_3667_3660_3267_1.26.0 – 1 System BIOS with BIOS Guard [V00] v1.26.0.bin)

Used UEFITool to insert the NVME DXE in the DXE section of the bios.

But failed flash.
Now out of frustration i deleted all the files.

I dont have money to buy a new desktop and have already bought a second hand M.2 NVME and adaptor and stuck.

Tried flashing the modded bin file by pressing F12 and selecting “Bios Flash Update” option and then pointing to the modded bin file on USB disk that is formated to FAT32.

But the button to proceed with the update is greyed out after selecting the modded bin file.

attached the original and modded bios files
Please help
126_NVME_MOD_done.zip (4.3 MB)
126_ORG.zip (4.3 MB)

[karfel]

Use CH341A/B with NeoProgrammer/Intel FPT. Always modify the BIOS using a dump from the onboard EEPROM, not the stock bios.

[izzner]

Guys i am in a fix here. Please guide me. How to proceed.
How to get EEPROM dump

[MeatWar]

Run it as ADMIN, many AV will trigger alarms, must be ignored/add exception.
Share the results, if you want.

[izzner]

Here is the result
results22.rar (9.6 MB)

[MeatWar]

You can only flash the mod file with Intel FPT, if unlocked, or using a SPI IC programmer, as Karfel mentioned.
And its Bios Guard protected… so high chances of failing and i do not advise it.
Still, there’s high chances of initial fails, be prepared to back up the SPI doing a programmer reading/save (several to compare), if this is your only system, it’s your choice to further engage.
That’s all from me, good luck.

[izzner]

I wouldnt mind giving it a shot. Lets do it