New BIOS for 15R2/17R3 v1.4.4

Best case for the vendors is to cripple systems more than a year old... That is ultimately what they desire, because it will force people to upgrade...

This is a marketing departments wet dream... Put blame on someone else and try to sell more product...

 

Update OP.

 

Done.

 

Thank you.

 

From last updated Intel Microcode List-Client - C2

 

It looks same to me. Usually hex values start with 0xxxxx.
Who knows if its same because that's why Dell re-released 1.4.4

 

It would be strange that Dell would push out same firmware when they know what can happens (The flaws is in the news everywhere). But it's Dell, you know If i'ts still there, I think it's the new one. People aka Dell's workers can't be that stupid in Dell HQ ? Can they?

 

Well i updated tonight, after being on the 7-17 bios i was getting bsod when trying to run support assist check. So updated to newest bios will report back. Also since the new w10 update 16299 my kodi is lagging and overall slower any advice?

 

IMPORTANT SECURITY UPDATES!
https://github.com/platomav/CPUMicr...lat36_ver000000C2_2017-11-16_PRD_328B43AF.bin
The microcode isn't new and only new one were released for Kaby by HP acc. to Plutomaniac Tweet news feed.

 

@VICKYGAMEBOY How did the testing for official BIOS go?

 

So they re-launched the old microcode due this work as intended?

 

i dont know man, im tilted after updating to this BIOS, my HDD is broken after the bios updated, it got corrupted, and i ran inspectre, so both those spectre and meltdown is not vulnerable, ran HWINFO got the same 11.0.1194 ME firmware on BIOS 1.4.4, ran intel SA0086 tool, it shows still vulnerable, and after BIOS update, my battery wear level increased to 13.5% from flat 5% for past 9 months.. which is weird, Throttle Yes, but now its random, sometimes at 83C sometimes at 81C.. worst.. and the BIOS can only updated throu GSET, not through windows, ive tried many times through windows, ROM upload fail after reboot.. seeing their release notes on BIOS shows they have fixed intel ME stuff, but thats utter crap BS.. im travelling to out of station for next few days, ill check if any issues pop up on battery mode.. peacee..

 

Use my guide to update ME, I feel the CPU and boot process is faster and snappy. Completely safe and better than Dell's for now.

 

will do.. but is it compatible with 1.4.4, im kindahinking that it will do something to my good mobo.. i mean this one is having the lowest vcore of all that i had.. 1.040.. max 1.145... lets see.. ill follow the guide. probably not now.. once im back.. which is 1week from now..

 

I'm on 1.3.12 BIOS.

 

prema tool ME 11 is not available anymore on Mega.nz.. its been removed.. hmmm

 

then you wanna wait until the tool is updated or grab from win-raid. http://www.mediafire.com/file/he3hxjz0yb7b41w/Intel+CSME+System+Tools+v11+r8.rar

 

Sorry I'm a bit late, so there has been a re release of the new bios? Again, really scare to update. Lately every update I install keeps making my Ali more and more potato. Any advice to a novice like me? I only game on my Alienware, was really afected with last Windows update, cant imagine with new bios...again, any advice? Thnx.

 

Let the others be the Guinea Pigs. Newer be the first man out.

 

I didn't update yet, I'm on 1.3.12

 

Update i did the 1.4.4 and it cured the bsod on 1.3.12 and i could finally run the hardware checks without bsod, everythings running smooth again! Nothing wrong with this bios

 

What about performance in gaming? Did it drop too much?

 

None on GTA online same performance a little more fan speed if anything.

 

hi everyone,
new to this forum.
i updated bios 1.4.4, released on 6 feb 2018 for AW 17R3. After update my bootup time is much slower than before and even after shutdown alienFX light stays on, i know lot of people right now have same problem like me as bios is buggy, but is it safe to still use my laptop with slower bios?

 

Hi, Have you check if they have really update Intel ME Firmware addressing security advisory INTEL-SA-00086? Have you run the intel tool to see if you are still vunerable or not? Can you show us some screen shots if you don't mind.. Thank you..
Edited:
Oh can you show us a screen shot of your new updated microcode(If they have really changed it).. Thanks..

 

Yo @0lok try my guide to MEI.

 

I will try and get this info for you this evening!

 

Will try that when I have time.. THanks in advance..

 

Double post removed.

 

@Papusan I just set a new record for CB R15, I jumped few points higher to equal 6700HQ marks of 699. I use balanced power plan and SST_EPP=128.
http://www.hwbot.org/submission/3784437_v56m_cinebench___r15_core_i7_6700hq_699_cb
@VICKYGAMEBOY @0lok Update ME 11 and you'll see the difference. I included the FW and Tools from Win-raid http://www.mediafire.com/file/he3hxjz0yb7b41w/
FW is attached which is only for Skylake PCH H.

 

@Vasudev new intel HD graphics drivers out on dell, i know its not the latest.. and i updated 11.8 on my friends dell lineup.. he had cold boot issue after updating manually, and guess what his Windows key got corupted same like mine did long back.. i rather not update anythng for now.. he mobo will be replaced soon..

 

Did you use -greset option in FW flash?

 

MCU Recommendations-Intel.com

 

so what does this mean now..

 

Re-released

 

but does that mean they wont release any ME firmware updates for Skylake systems ??

 

Maybe they will release something later? First priority... New firmware/fixes for last models. Old come as second aka last!! Or never!!

You could ask the AW reps. They have finally take a visit on the forum.

 

@VICKYGAMEBOY which bios version are you now? did you roll back to bios 1.3.12?

 

im on 1.4.4.. i did roll back to 1.3.12 once, but now im back to 1.4.4..

 

I'm using 1.3.12 BIOS with C2 Microcode and ME/TPM upgraded to older version 11.8.50.3425.

 

After having my Alienware15r2 attempt an update followed by repeated crash restart cycles last night, I am only now having to scour the internet for advice on what to do about this.

I am currently installing windows updates after a complete system reset and still have the original bios version that caused all this: 1.4.4. Dell seem to be advising people to install the version on their website which is also 1.4.4, but if windows updates are still causing serious compatability issues even now, I fear this isn't anywhere near over.

1. Should I try to install the latest bios version as theyre advising?
2. Is there any scope for a refund or similar despite being almost a year outside warranty? This is afterall their mistake surely?

 

Try a BIOS rollback http://forum.notebookreview.com/thr...3-owners-lounge.797884/page-674#post-10665979

 

Which gen CPU do you have? I imagine getting Dell to honor any sort of claims outside of your warranty is going to be tough.

 

skylake.

 

Hi everone,

I'm having shutdown problem (leds stay on, have to long-press power to completely shutdown) after flashing 1.4.4. I've tried to revert to 1.3.12 using the method @Vasudev mentioned above, then reset CLRP1 pin on the motherboard, but none of the above works. I'm desperate to have a normal functioning system, can anyone please help!!

 

@kien.nguyen same problem here and I couldn't fix the problem. I'm currently on bios 1.3.12. I have cleared CMOS (CLRP1) and installed win10 again without success. I guess there is no a solution yet.

 

Updated MEI FW yet? You could follow the guide in which I updated MEI FW to latest available 11.8.50.3448. FYI, Prema MEI Tool is uploaded.
After MEI FW create a Dell Diag USB with your 1.4.4 BIOS and reset BIOS to defaults.
*OFFICIAL* Alienware 13 R3 Owner's Lounge

 

@Vasudev if you have time try to make a new thread about the guide and make it as simple as possible and with a caps of do it on your own risk.. I guess that would be realky helpful I guess..
@kien.nguyen Try reflashing bios 1.3.12 again so it will properly overwrite the bad bios from 1.4.4.. Just a suggestion tho.. hehehe

 

You have to follow that guide once to unlock your MEFW for future updates and afterwards you can use Prema's tool to update everytime.
There's no risk at all since you are bypass security restrictions. Anyway, I will try to make or copy-paste that guide with readymade Prema tools.

 

Hi. I'm gathering customers which have been affected by this issue in a facebook group so we can gain visibility and hopefully receive the support we deserve. Feel free to join and share it. I'll keep you updated there on any resolution as soon as possible.

BIOS update fault - Facebook group