[M18x R2] - 'unlocked' BIOS versions

[Miguel Maroto Madrid]

Hi!,

I'm using A08 unlocked BIOS version but I want to update to the A09 unlocked as well, I was looking for a method to doing so but I could not find the thread. Could Anyone tell me where to find the method?

Thank you!

[Comadron]

Hello everyone!

I'm new here and I want to update my M18x R2 from A03 modified BIOS to A09 modified Bios.

Are there any known issues by flashing from A03 modified BIOS version?

Thank you very much!

[chicyanww]

oh great!

thanks for your share!

[HaT-Trick]

The unlocked BIOS Versions also showed the performance settings. Can i overclock my 3630QM with it? Or is it reserved for the xtreme cpu's?

[svl7]

The 37xxm and 38xxm have a semi-locked multiplier if I'm not mistaken, so the bios should allow a slight overclock, I think the multi can be raised by 4. (Please someone correct me if I'm mistaken).

For the 36xxm however there's no such thing. All you could do is increase the bclk a bit, but I don't recommend this for daily use since it leads to system instability. For benching only it's a different story

You can optimize the performance a bit if you adjust the turbo time and tdp... but only to a certain degree.

In the end it's simple... you get what you pay for. The 36xxm CPUs are decent, but there's a difference to the higher-end models. In the end you won't necessarily notice it when gaming, but when it comes to features, overclocking and also heat you'll see the different binning clearly.

[Miguel Maroto Madrid]

The 37xxm and 38xxm have a semi-locked multiplier if I'm not mistaken, so the bios should allow a slight overclock, I think the multi can be raised by 4. (Please someone correct me if I'm mistaken).

For the 36xxm however there's no such thing. All you could do is increase the bclk a bit, but I don't recommend this for daily use since it leads to system instability. For benching only it's a different story

You can optimize the performance a bit if you adjust the turbo time and tdp... but only to a certain degree.

In the end it's simple... you get what you pay for. The 36xxm CPUs are decent, but there's a difference to the higher-end models. In the end you won't necessarily notice it when gaming, but when it comes to features, overclocking and also heat you'll see the different binning clearly.

Sorry to have to ask you again, but I've been waiting for an answer sometime and i didn't find out either. I want to upgrade to A09 unlocked from A08 unlocke, could you please help me ? I dont know how to make it. Thank you so much

[svl7]

You need to go back to stock A03 first by using the usb recovery method. Then you can flash the modified or stock A09 by the regular way.

[Miguel Maroto Madrid]

You need to go back to stock A03 first by using the usb recovery method. Then you can flash the modified or stock A09 by the regular way.

Do you know if A03 is fully compatible with UEFI windows 8? I mean I have windows 8 right now and I want to upgrade to A09, but I don't know if I will have to reformat if I downgrade to A03. Thank you as always for your time and your knowledge

[svl7]

I don't think this is going to be an issue, provided you have secure boot and fast boot deactivated. However I can't guarantee it, can't test it myself.

[svl7]

First post revised and updated.

Took me a while, but I found a new way of flashing the BIOS without having to blind flash back to A03 with the USB recovery method. It's pretty easy and very safe, just follow the instructions carefully. If you have questions, post them here.

[aylan1196]

hi my 18x shipped with a08 and currently iam on a09 ....should take all the steps in svl7 guide

[svl7]

I definitely recommend to read my instructions... and I also recommend sticking to them.

[aylan1196]

Hi regarding the bios flash if iam on a09 stock should I revert to a03 or just flash a09 fpt unlocked ....thanks

[mazmorbid]

You need to go back to a03.

[svl7]

You need to go back to a03.

No he doesn't need to. I posted new instructions.

[mazmorbid]

No he doesn't need to. I posted new instructions.

Oh I took it the wrong way when reading your post, I thought you just automated the process

[unityole]

whats the difference between these two? which one has the OROM for raid0 TRIM?

• M18x_R2_BIOS_A09_-_[unlocked].zip (4.63 MB, 77 views)
  
• [FPT]-M18x_R2_BIOS_A09_-_[unlocked].zip (2.09 MB, 7 views)
  

also any of you R2 Owners experiencing no audio issue? seems to be a major problem with the R2 but a few have manage to fix it. I am currently using A08 unlocked bios with OROM and sound still disappeared from time to time, very annoying and frustrating. the best fix is to reset CMOS battery seems to do the trick everytime but I'd lose the ability of overclocking and setting multipliers.. and reseting bios with F9 isn't enough, which again loses bios settings.

[svl7]

A09 officially includes the latest IRST option rom. The version labelled 'FPT' is required for the easier way of flashing, read the first post for details.

[Michael]

thanks for the amazing help and guidance by @svl7 i am happy to announce the unlocked A10 BIOS modded by yours truly! First post updated with the download link.

ONLY FLASH OVER A10 ORIGINAL!!

Cheerz!

[unityole]

thanks for the amazing help and guidance by @svl7 i am happy to announce the unlocked A10 BIOS modded by yours truly! First post updated with the download link.

Cheerz!

im confused, unlocked means with OROM 11+ or not? some unlocked has OROM thing beside it some doesn't.. I'd assume no because it doesn't have OROM 11+ beside it.

[svl7]

The latest OROM is officially included since A09.

[unityole]

change log:

[h=3]Fixes & Enhancements Fixed issue: Under setup menu MSATA and ODD show "not detected".[/h]

good enough for me, thanks again svl7

[Michael]

There might be a problem in the latest unlocked bios. Please do not flash it until I repost a new verified version.

Sent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk 2

[svl7]

There IS a problem

So yeah, don't flash it, Michael will fix it.

[Michael]

Ok, repacked A10 bios is attached to the first post.

ONLY flash over stock A10 and follow flashing instructions !