Award BIOS Auto Patcher - Now with GUI!

[bennyboy]

A Special thanks to MrGneissGuy for making this GUI for it. This should make it much easier for anyone who found my previous one a bit confusing.

In some cases my previous patcher can break BIOSes and I do not want to be responsible for that. Please always use the latest Patcher, and make sure you get it from Keznews OR MyDigitalLife.

Links have been updated with a re-pack. The previous one did not have the files in the right places and probably didn't work. If you downloaded the first one please update it with this one.

This patch uses the .ISA method.


What is SLIC?

SLIC stands for Software Licensing Internal Code. It is a small code inside the BIOS that allows automatic activation for certain OEM machines. Vista will only activate if it finds SLIC and the matching OEM certifiacte and Product Key. If Vista finds all these whilst booting you will be activated upon boot!

Think about a DELL computer with Vista pre-installed. That comes already activated because it has SLIC in the BIOS, a DELL oem certificate and the Matching Product Key.

So how do I use SLIC?

Its fairly simple really. Just modify the BIOS with this tool and then use the normal flash procedure to update your BIOS (see your Motherboard manufacturer for flashing instructions).

What do I do after I've flashed my BIOS with a modded one?

Next you have to install the matching OEM certificate and Product key. To do this just follow these steps (in this example I will be installing ASUS OEM cert and key):

1. Download your OEM certificate and place it in your C: drive
2. Hold the Windows Key + Press R.
3. In the Run... box type 'slmgr.vbs -ilc C:\ASUS.xrm-ms'
4. After a few minutes or so you will get a confirmation saying it was sucessful.
5. Install the product key with this command: slmgr.vbs -ipk 6f2d7-2pcg-yqqtb-fwk9v-932cc
6. Press enter and you should get antoher confirmation saying it was sucessful.
7. You should now be activated on reboot!


DOWNLOAD OEM certs and product keys here:

http://rapidshare.com/files/110810307/Certs.rar


INTSTRUCTIONS FOR THE AWARD BIOS AUTO PATCHER:

Please read carefully:


1. Get a copy of your BIOS file from your manufacturer and place it in the patch folder.

2. RENAME THE BIOS FILE TO BIOS.BIN.

3. Then run the patch:


OPTION 1: Choose this option if you have an AWARD BIOS that is NOT from an Asus motherboard.

OPTION 2: This option is for is for ASUS BOARDS ONLY. Select this if you have an ASUS Motherboard
with an AWARD BIOS.

OPTION 3: ONLY SELECT THIS OPTION IF YOU HAVE TRIED YOUR ABOVE OPTION AND DO NOT SEE SLIC.
USE THE ALREADY MODDED BIOS FROM THE 'SLIC' FOLDER FOR THIS METHOD.

IN ALL CASES PLEASE READ THE ON SCREEN PROMPTS.

EVERY TIME THE BIOS IS MODIFIED, THE ORIGINAL FILE WILL BE RENAMED TO 'BIOS.ORIGINAL.BIN'.
THE MODIFIED ONE WILL BE WHATEVER YOU CHOOSE TO SAVE IT AS


Screenshot:

http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/4001/guili4.jpg


Download:


Updates Links, Please use this version!

http://www.4shared.com/file/52968059/e7d55d5e/_2__GUI.html

http://rapidshare.com/files/125410780/GUI.rar.html

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=6Q8C2GDL

http://www.filedropper.com/gui_3



BIOS_Patcher.exe MD5:

d9d796ef29f08029a602aa6e93c4874a



Please report any bugs here and if you need any help just ask!

[shay_g]

you know that a bad flash in AWARD bios is "one way ticket"?!!
if someone here fail he MUST use his warranty

[bennyboy]

There is one thing:


AWARD BIOS Recovery


Here is something that I took from biosman.com...
Later I will update it with the tools neded.

The AWARD BIOS has a similar procedure to AMI. To recover an AWARD BIOS you will need to create a bootable floppy diskette and add the desired BIOS file (we recommend using the most recent). Award BIOS's generally are in .BIN format, where as AMI was .ROM format. You will also add an AWARD flash utility (usually awdflash.exe) and an AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
The AWARD BIOS does not automatically restore the BIOS information to the 'system block' like the AMI BIOS does. You will need to add the commands necessary to flash the BIOS in the AUTOEXEC.BAT file. The system will run the AUTOEXEC.BAT file, which contains the flash instructions.

Step by Step:
1. Create bootable flopy using the HP Tool and MiniDOS:
When creating the boot Floppy, select from Folder Options to view the hiden and system files and delete or rename the file config.sys if present.
Couse we need DOS with no additional programs that are loaded, which could interfere with the operation of the BIOS flash application.
2. Reaname your bios to bios.bin
3. Copy the BIOS file and flash utility to the diskette.
4. Create an text file with any standard text editor and add the following lines :
@ECHO OFF
awd873.exe bios.bin /py/sn/f/cc/r
and save it as autoexec.bat
Autoexec.bat download link:
http://rapidshare.com/files/115841287/Autoexec.rar
5. Copy it to the bootable flopy.
6. Start your computer and if no flopy acces occurs press and hold Ctrl+Home to force update.
7. When there is no more activity, wait for a while and restart your computer.

py = program yes
sn = save no
f = flash
cc = clear cmos
r = reboot

Here is the latest awdflash I could find awdflash v8.73
http://rapidshare.com/files/113927890/awd873.rar
Tool provided by @amiga

[junkdewd]

Deleted Because im stupid

[gemoney]

Can this GUI be done for winxp oem bios especially HP oem?

[genuineintel]

Is there any update for this tool recently?

[911medic]

Is there any update for this tool recently?

It is more efficient to manual mod an award bios these days..This tool never was an asset to have around..IMHO anyway..

Keep an eye out for a tool from AndyP..Who knows what may be around the corner..But it promises to be interesting..:D:D

[sadsac]

It is more efficient to manual mod an award bios these days..This tool never was an asset to have around..IMHO anyway..


Could you explain in what sense this tool is less efficient than a manual mod?

I used this tool for a few bios. Is there any reason why I should redo them manually? Does the bios produced by this tool (assuming it works) run worse than a bios made by manual mod?

[911medic]

Could you explain in what sense this tool is less efficient than a manual mod?

I used this tool for a few bios. Is there any reason why I should redo them manually? Does the bios produced by this tool (assuming it works) run worse than a bios made by manual mod?

First, if the bios works, you can leave it. There is no guarantee the tool will work for newer versions of the same bios.Here is a simple reason why:

It is mainly ISA mods which do not work with new gigabyte boards, and a lot of recent other brands. Any bios that has ISA[1] as AHCI module it will break, the last resort mod is hinkey at best..This tool is old...
AndyP is due to release a tool that will put this where it needs to be..Keep your eyes open in the next couple of days;).

When I say less efficient than manual mod, these are what I mean. The options are limited with this tool, when all that is working in the recent past for us is SSv3, 0+2, OEM, dynamic mods, and modified SSv1 mods. None of these are possible with this tool.
ISA is a thing of the past for new boards, I'm afraid. This was the easiest to realize, as it required no knowledge of the bios structure...this has changed drastically:p

[hkb]

The file >BIOS Patcher.exe< is updated. The current MD5 is:
MD5: 60E212C999D148536E5B7A1372619ABD

hkb

[Yen]

This method is improved and included at andys Award tool which is the best ever:
http://forums.mydigitallife.info/showthread.php?t=5385

Please use that instead of. The method (isa method) is integrated at the tool.