Would someone please help me bring the F21 BIOS of the Z490 Vision D up to date (microcodes, modules, etc.) and if available, unlock all hidden functions? A big bonus would be a dark theme. I tried, but had to admit to myself that this is way out of my league. It’s not supposed to be done for free either and I would reciprocate in other ways. Here is the link to the BIOS F21: https://download.gigabyte.com/FileList/BIOS/mb_bios_z490-vision-d_f21.zip?v=f7fe74f2f64cdd83e32cd083e43471ec
Why not the BIOS release - F22b 03/14/2023
I‘ve tried this latest beta version, but there is a problem with the display. The post screen is only shown in very low resolution, even if CSM is disabled and OS is set to Windows WHQL. With the older versions this problem doesn‘t exist. The GPU is a Radeon rt 5500 xt.
Well since the motherboard has QFlash Plus on it, i will provide some mods, but this is all your risk and choice, mods are not granted success and the system can get bricked.
Do you understand this?
If you care for your system and not taking any chances, then DONT use the file provided.
For now only mcodes updated on F21, only using QFlash Plus on the motherboard.
No other method.
Z490VISIOND.F21_mcodes.rar (10.0 MB)
EDIT: Prepare a spare USB with the original bios file for any recover.
Only mods i will provide is with mcodes/modules updated, will not do anything else regarding further modifications.
Please report back for future users guidance.
@Forsiko
EDIT: Good, now the same file with updated RST, LAN, GOP, if you’re willing to try it.
@Forsiko Its up again for limited time
F21_UbUALL
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I would like to thank you very much for this and I am aware of the risks involved. I would be very happy if someone could be found for the remaining concerns.
EDIT: Thank you, this has worked well.
@MeatWar Tried to download the second version, but get this:
@MeatWar Thank you very much! This works like charm. I’ve tried to send you a message, but it doesn’t work.
@Forsiko
Glad that all worked ok, just for user info, QFlash Plus was the method used?
Any issues/performance dropped with the 2nd mod, due to updated modules?
@MeatWar Everything is working fine and without performance issues. Qflash Plus was used. THX.
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@MeatWar Would you please do it again with the F20 and F21 versions? With everything updated that can be updated? I would of course show my appreciation for it.
It would be “critical” to know the content/report of post#5 (Image/link deleted by user)… regarding the use of F21_UbUALL
EDIT: My mistake, its related to sharing service, cause sharing was stoped, So you only flashed the 1rst file mod? You never downloaded/flashed the 2nd file F21_UbUALL ?
EDIT: OK, so can i ask why downgrade to F20? What is the objective/issues…
Hmm…i didn’t delete anything or i’m misunderstanding you. ??
EDIT: Oh, i’m pretty sure, that i flashed the F21_UbUAll, but then later switched to the F23 version. It was two years before now, so i’m not really sure.
EDIT: The main-reason for the downgrade are the much longer boottimes, missing windows whql option and low resolution post screen and boot logo since v F22 - so i have to chose between F20 and F21 again.
So choose one…cause this is time-consuming.
How much time…is the CSME firmware engine v14 in proper working condition?
I’ll try to make later on… not right now.
Ok then i would take v. F21 please. I’m not sure with CSME firmware, so it would be great to have this updated, too. Take your time, no need to hurry.
This is a widely known cause of slow boots… no bios update/downgrade/me flash etc… will fix it, so it’s imperative to know the current status, tools like HWinfo, on bios settings ME display version, running Intel ME v14 tools (MEInfoWin64.exe or (-verbose/-FWSTS)) can give detailed info, post it.
Updating CSME version to latest one, is a side operation, that can be done manually by any user, later on, ONLY if the engine is normal and after stable bios applied.
Intel (R) MEInfo Version: 14.1.65.1969
Copyright (C) 2005 - 2022, Intel Corporation. All rights reserved.
Windows OS Version : 10.0
LPC Device Id: 685.
Platform: Cometlake Platform
FW Status Register1: 0x90000255
FW Status Register2: 0x66000506
FW Status Register3: 0x00000020
FW Status Register4: 0x00004000
FW Status Register5: 0x00000000
FW Status Register6: 0x00000000
General FW Information
CurrentState: Normal
ManufacturingMode: Enabled
FlashPartition: Valid
OperationalState: CM0 with UMA
InitComplete: Complete
BUPLoadState: Success
ErrorCode: No Error
ModeOfOperation: Normal
SPI Flash Log: Not Present
Phase: HOSTCOMM Module
PhaseStatus: UNKNOWN
ME File System Corrupted: No
FPF and ME Config Status: Not committed
RPMC status: OK
FW Capabilities value is 0x31319140
Feature enablement is 0x31319140
Platform type is 0x72000392
Platform Type Desktop
FW Type Production
Last ME Reset Reason Other
BIOS boot State Post Boot
Boot critical code redundancy Disabled
Current Boot Partition 1
Firmware Update OEM ID 00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000
TCSS FW partial update Disabled
Crypto HW Support Enabled
Integrated Sensor Hub Initial Power State Disabled
OEM Tag 0x00
FWUpdLcl Enabled
Capability Licensing Service State Enabled
TLS State Enabled
CSME Measured Boot to TPM Disabled
Intel(R) ME code versions:
BIOS Version F23
GbE Version 0.4
Vendor ID 8086
MEI Driver Version 2131.1.4.0
FW Version 14.1.67.2046 H Consumer
LMS Version Not Available
Extended Platform Services
License Installed False
License Period 0 Periods
IUPs Information
PMC FW Version 140.2.1.1018
SAMF FW Version 1.17.0.0000
PPHY FW Version 12.14.215.2015
PCHC FW Version 14.0.0.7002
PCH Information
PCH Version 0
PCH Device ID 685
PCH Step Data Z0
PCH SKU Type Production PRQ Revenue
PCH Replacement State Disabled
PCH Replacement Counter 0
PCH Unlocked State Disabled
Flash Information
Storage Device Type SPI
SPI Flash ID 1 EF4019
SPI Flash ID 2 Not Available
RPMC Replay Protection Unsupported
RPMC Replay Protection Bind Counter 0
RPMC Replay Protection Bind Status Pre-bind
RPMC Replay Protection Rebind Supported
RPMC Replay Protection Max Rebind 15
Host Read Access to ME Enabled
Host Write Access to ME Enabled
Host Read Access to EC Enabled
Host Write Access to EC Enabled
FW Capabilities 0x31319140
Protect Audio Video Path - PRESENT/ENABLED
Intel(R) Dynamic Application Loader - PRESENT/ENABLED
Intel(R) Platform Trust Technology - PRESENT/ENABLED
Service Advertisement & Discovery - NOT PRESENT
Persistent RTC and Memory - PRESENT/ENABLED
End Of Manufacturing
Post Manufacturing NVAR Config Yes
HW Binding Enabled
End of Manufacturing Enable No
Intel(R) Protected Audio Video Path
Keybox Not Provisioned
EPID Group ID 0x355E
Re-key needed False
PAVP State Yes
Security Version Numbers
Trusted Computing Base SVN 1
Minimum Allowed Anti Rollback SVN 0
Image Anti Rollback SVN 12
Intel(R) Platform Trust Technology -
Intel(R) PTT initial power-up state Enabled
Intel(R) PTT State Enabled
FW Supported FPFs
FPF UEP ME FW
*In Use
--- --- -----
EK Revoke State Not set Not Revoked Not Revoked # Not Revoked=0, Revoked=1
Error Enforcement Policy 0 Not set Disabled Disabled # Disabled=0, Enabled=1
Error Enforcement Policy 1 Not set Disabled Disabled # Disabled=0, Enabled=1
Flash Descriptor Verification Not set Disabled Disabled # Disabled=0, Enabled=1
Intel(R) PTT Not set Enabled Enabled # Disabled=0, Enabled=1
OEM ID Not set 0x00 0x00
OEM KM Present Not set Disabled Disabled # Disabled=0, Enabled=1
OEM Platform ID Not set 0x00 0x00
OEM Secure Boot Policy Not set 0x00 0x00
CPU Debugging Not set Enabled Enabled # Enabled=0, Disabled=1
BSP Initialization Not set Enabled Enabled # Enabled=0, Disabled=1
Protect BIOS Environment Not set Disabled Disabled # Disabled=0, Enabled=1
Measured Boot Not set Disabled Disabled # Disabled=0, Enabled=1
Verified Boot Not set Disabled Disabled # Disabled=0, Enabled=1
Key Manifest ID Not set 0x00 0x00
Force Boot Guard ACM Not set Disabled Disabled # Disabled=0, Enabled=1
PTT Lockout Override Counter Not set 0x00 0x00
Persistent PRTC Backup Power Not set Enabled Enabled # Enabled=0, Disabled=1
RPMC Rebinding Not set Enabled Enabled # Disabled=0, Enabled=1
RPMC Support Not set Enabled Enabled # Disabled=0, Enabled=1
SOC Config Lock State Not set Disabled Disabled # Disabled=0, Enabled=1
SPI Boot Source Not set Enabled Enabled # Enabled=0, Disabled=1
Txt Supported Not set Disabled Disabled # Disabled=0, Enabled=1
ACM SVN Not set 0x00 0x00
BSMM SVN Not set 0x00 0x00
KM SVN Not set 0x00 0x00
OEM Public Key Hash FPF Not set
OEM Public Key Hash UEP 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
OEM Public Key Hash ME FW 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
I expressed myself incorrectly with the long boot time. I mean that the hardware initialization takes longer than with the older bios versions (before F22). It’s not the only reason I mentioned. I also don’t run windows on the computer but macOS and proxmox.
As previous tests and methods, updated mcodes file and a final test with new EFI/oPROM versions, as usual i will remind you that the RISKS of failed mods/flash are all on your side, do not blame any users or shared files/requests.
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Thank you very much for this. I will report, but not today. I will try tomorrow.