Utility to enable MSI hidden BIOS settings without flashing a modded BIOS

Hi Dufus,
Thanks for the feedback, here's the link for my Bios : http://gentechpcforums.com/Images/MSI/Generic_BIOS_EC/E1763IG6.70H.rar
Thank you in advance !

 

The BIOS you linked should work unless the BIOS is doing some double checking or if it's been modded.

Which program did you run? If you enable the extra BIOS settings and go into the BIOS setup and they are not shown run the program again and check if the program gives you the option to enable or disable extra BIOS settings.

 

I'm using the regular one (not UEFI). When i reboot it gives me again the option to Enable (looks like id did nothing)

 

Okay, some trouble shooting. Try running the program in Windows and answer yes to enable then without rebooting run the program again, this time you can answer no.

If the second time around it says the option is still disabled then try running the UEFI version with boot devices set for all disabled except the UEFI USB flash drive with the EFI program. With all other boot options disabled it should then go to the BIOS setup after selecting yes where you can check advanced settings. If they are there reboot without the USB flash drive or answer no and see if they have disappeared again.

 

Ok, looks like the problem is occuring during the reboot. Tried with both files:
-Running the app twice without rebooting shows a state change (one asks to enable, the following to disable) -> Same results with either the first or the second app.

 

Okay, seems like you BIOS is resetting the change. There is one other thing you could try using the UEFI Shell posted earlier to get the settings without BIOS modding. If you want to give it a try let me know.

 

Thanks for the feedback Dufus, will give it a shot and get back crying here

 

If you download the Shell in post #29 I'll PM the steps as it's a one off and might cause some confusion to others.

Well time to go to work has come so I'll be gone for a month or so. If I get a chance I'll PM the rest of the details.

 

Could you pm me the steps as well? I tried using the UEFI_MSI_Enabler.zip that you posted and it told me setting updated but there is no changes in the bios. It seems to reset back to default.

 

Guys! I really need help!

I mess up my Bios by disabling the onboard VGA and now the screen won't show up (comepletely black). I'm panicking, please if you are a G-series (mine is GE70-2OE) owner, please take a screenshot or photo of your unlocked BIOS (that use this utility) so I can blindly change my settings back to default and (hopefully) get my screen turned on again.

Thanks so much, any help will be much appreciate!

 

No worries mate, nearly got a stroke when i messed with my bios options and did the same stupid thing , Unplug all power sources (battery, AC cable) then simply open your laptop from the bottom and you will see 2 cables going out of your fan, unplug the one closer to the ram sockets. Wait a few minutes then plug it back. Your Bios will be reset to default values.
Sorry could not find the photo to show you.

 

For the last time I see more and more such subjects who disables intel hd and then realizes that messing with unlocked BIOS is quite risky.

Don't you remember how to set defaults? Press F9 and it will ask you if you want to load Optimized Defaults. Then press enter once then press Left and enter 2 times more

 

The problem is that the screen doesn't turn on anymore because he disabled integrated graphics, so not possible to access Bios anymore using the standard way.

 

It should be since it's just the screen that's disabled, otherwise take all power out and the cmos battery.

 

Not a problem amd at least he knows this. Don't you see where is Del button situated without working LED? He is not the first one who I helped with this, I still remember that first guy had to pres Up arrow for like 125 times or so in a blind way LOL.

 

Problem is my Bios is already unlocked and it might be different from default Bios (ie there might be more options to the right and I don't know how many right times I need to press the right arrow key to reach the Save and Exit option.

 

Thanks for sharing your solution, may I ask what laptop are you using? Mine is MSI GE70, different laptops have different chasis so if you are not using an MSI one I'm afraid I can't use your way

 

I have an MSI GT70-2OD, i took a look at your chassis and it's similar to some point, but i can't say if one of the plugs going out of your Fan (i believe 3 in your case Vs 2 for me) would have the same function. But since you have no other idea for now and unplugging 1 or 2 of your for 5mins won't harm the hardware anyways. But good luck anyways and you may share your solution once determined to help people in the same situation.

 

Thanks so much Slayer, I assume you already unlocked your BIOS using this tool since you join this thread, would you mind taking a photo of your unlocked BIOS so I can try reseting BIOS options back to defaults blindly.

 

I have already gave you Full key Combo to fix your issue. I am not going to spend time furthermore. I will just watch a show instead.

 

I agree with James and Meaker for their solutions (i must have considered them earlier). I don't have the unlocked Bios anymore so i can't help you further on this. Sorry mate.

 

You can also try plugging in a different stick of ram with the CMOS reset as this can sometimes force certain settings to default.

 

Umm, wondering if it was unwise to start this thread.

If you are using a muxless system, meaning there is no way to switch the display path, then disabling the iGPU means the display path is blocked and graphics cannot be rendered on screen.

Simple thing to do here would be power on and keep tapping the 'del' key for about 5 or 10 seconds to get into the BIOS setup which of course you can not see then press 'F9' then 'enter' to load defaults followed by 'F10' then 'enter' to save and reset.

 

Well I hate to say I told you so

 

Seems you were right and I've been naive for hoping the warnings would have been sufficient.

Sadly I guess the only thing to do in that case is remove the links to stop it happening again.

Might as well lock/close this thread and let it die in peace.