xxstd

Well, using the recovery method you should be able to get back to A03, then you can flash unlocked version as usual. @Annie the Eagle confirmed this to work, but you really need to do it properly else you might end up with a brick.

There might be other options, but I can't test it myself, and since this method seems to work I'd try this.

The reasons for the illegal firmware error are explained in the thread I linked above.

Hi, I want to make sure that the machine came with A07 BIOS or higher BIOS version may not be able flash back to A03, or some serious problem will happen? Am I Right? I remember someone said his machine came with A07 BIOS and he flashed back to A03 which cause his machine died.

UDon't just attempt it Id wait till Svl7 or Johnkss or others can confirm no prob with EC involved and blind flash. Id hold tight and see whats discussed/determined. This sucks but as Svl7 mentioned its not all lost as method he linked may still be a help despite the difference from bios to bios. If EC is unchanged in that previous bios wont ot just be running the older bios but on the newer EC version? Is there a backup made with Insyde Bios that can be used to go back in anyway?

Edit: xxstd i didnt see your post while i had typed this response as you may read i was warning anyone from doing anything at all till something has been determined. I am so sorry you system has been rendered to that condition. If you pull the cmos battery and power on no battery no ac for about 30secs and plug ac in and power on but still cmos battery removed it should beep if its alive and then turn off holding power, put cmos battery and regular battery back in and attempt power on like suggested below me a full cmos reset and a power cycle to be sure the cmos defaults were erased. Atleast thats how i have done it.

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Thsnk you for your advice. And I tried your method ,nothing happened . I have already called Alienware technical department. guess I will receive a new motherboard within two days.

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I think that both A07 and A08 contained updates to the EC, when coming from A03. I flashed from A03 (stock) to A07 (stock) and then A08 (stock) without issue so far. Here's hoping we can get an updated OROM in A08.

What version did you flash that killed your machine xxstd?

I flashed this version M18x R2 - BIOS A07 'unlocked' & Intel RST option ROM 11.5.

Bad news. It's not work. I flashed it with that method. And it just beep and beep. I wait nearly 3 minutes, beep is not stop(no restart). So I plugged out power adapter. Now the laptop has no reaction at all. It can not turn on. It just has no reaction and can't do blind flash either. I'm going to call technical department to send me a new motherboard now.

Guess you may need to think some other way to flash it.

That's so sad. I just double click InsydeFlash.exe , the program runs and laptop will reboot automatically. After alienware logo, this pic will show up.

Hope you can find solution for this.

Hi, My M18X R2 came with the A07 BIOS and I try to flash this unlock A07 BIOS , it shows this. Both A07 UNLOCK and IRST 11.5 A07 unlock is the same situation. Do you know the reason?

Hi, i have a question. Do you know which software should i use to flash this A07 rom?

Is there anyone know about this SSD?

Is it a good choice to buy it or not?

I just know nothing about SSD.

Can someone add this to M18X R2 bios, it will be very helpful for somebody who want to use raid.

I ordered a Triple (3) Pipe CPU Cooler a few days ago and I received it last week. Then upgrade it in my M18X R2, it really make the tem lower than before.

Hi, can you sent me a copy of your unlock A07 version? I got a M18X R2 came with A07 BIOS. Thanks

thanks man