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  • OskarB98
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    • Aug 2018
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    ASUS Z87-K BIOS/ME Version

    Hello!

    I updated my ASUS Z87-K BIOS through EZ Flash, and in the process it lost the ME Version (or it got corrupt)

    Now the machine runs very slow on startup, and it won't shut off unless I hold down the power button to force shutoff.

    In BIOS > System info the ME Version shows as N/A

    Can anybody help me fix this? =)

    I took a backup-file of the BIOS and I'll add it in files.
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    • hardware1
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      • Sep 2021
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      #2
      Re: ASUS Z87-K BIOS/ME Version

      Originally posted by OskarB98
      Hello!

      I updated my ASUS Z87-K BIOS through EZ Flash, and in the process it lost the ME Version (or it got corrupt)

      Now the machine runs very slow on startup, and it won't shut off unless I hold down the power button to force shutoff.

      In BIOS > System info the ME Version shows as N/A

      Can anybody help me fix this? =)

      I took a backup-file of the BIOS and I'll add it in files.
      Your file doesn't contain ME Region neither Flash Descriptor.
      Did you make the backup using a software or a programmer?
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        • OskarB98
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          • Aug 2018
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          #3
          Re: ASUS Z87-K BIOS/ME Version

          Originally posted by hardware1
          Your file doesn't contain ME Region neither Flash Descriptor.
          Did you make the backup using a software or a programmer?
          I used ”BIOS Backupp toolkit 2.0” but if you want me to I can read it using a programmer instead?

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            • hardware1
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              • Sep 2021
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              Re: ASUS Z87-K BIOS/ME Version

              Originally posted by OskarB98
              I used ”BIOS Backupp toolkit 2.0” but if you want me to I can read it using a programmer instead?
              It's much better to use a programmer, because often the software just backup the Bios Region not the full Bios Image (as your case).
              ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
              Due to a lack of donations, server free space at a critical level, and possible closure of Bios Requests
              all donations are welcome,
              see the donate button at the bottom of the page, or
              >>>>>               click on this link to donate via PayPal. <<<<<
              Every donation made will go towards server fees and maintenance costs.
              ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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                • OskarB98
                  Senior Member
                  • Aug 2018
                  • 75
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                  #5
                  Re: ASUS Z87-K BIOS/ME Version

                  Originally posted by hardware1
                  It's much better to use a programmer, because often the software just backup the Bios Region not the full Bios Image (as your case).
                  I understand! Will do a full read using my CH341 programmer once I get home (an 60-90 mins)

                  Thanks :-)

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                    • OskarB98
                      Senior Member
                      • Aug 2018
                      • 75
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                      #6
                      Re: ASUS Z87-K BIOS/ME Version

                      Originally posted by hardware1
                      It's much better to use a programmer, because often the software just backup the Bios Region not the full Bios Image (as your case).
                      Here is the file I read directly from chip =)
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                        • hardware1
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                          • Sep 2021
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                          Re: ASUS Z87-K BIOS/ME Version

                          Originally posted by OskarB98
                          Here is the file I read directly from chip =)
                          Here's your clean file, try it and give me results.
                          Attached Files
                          ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                          Due to a lack of donations, server free space at a critical level, and possible closure of Bios Requests
                          all donations are welcome,
                          see the donate button at the bottom of the page, or
                          >>>>>                           click on this link to donate via PayPal. <<<<<
                          Every donation made will go towards server fees and maintenance costs.
                          ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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                            • OskarB98
                              Senior Member
                              • Aug 2018
                              • 75
                              • Sverige
                              #8
                              Re: ASUS Z87-K BIOS/ME Version

                              Originally posted by hardware1
                              Here's your clean file, try it and give me results.
                              Thank you!!

                              Now the machine is booting like normal and ME Version is showing up in the BIOS/System Info!! 😀

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                                • hardware1
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                                  • Sep 2021
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                                  Re: ASUS Z87-K BIOS/ME Version

                                  Originally posted by OskarB98
                                  Thank you!!

                                  Now the machine is booting like normal and ME Version is showing up in the BIOS/System Info!! 😀
                                  Nice, You're Welcome.
                                  If you want to learn how to do it by your self in the future, that thread will help you.
                                  https://www.badcaps.net/forum/showth...ghlight=region
                                  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                  Due to a lack of donations, server free space at a critical level, and possible closure of Bios Requests
                                  all donations are welcome,
                                  see the donate button at the bottom of the page, or
                                  >>>>>                                   click on this link to donate via PayPal. <<<<<
                                  Every donation made will go towards server fees and maintenance costs.
                                  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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                                    • OskarB98
                                      Senior Member
                                      • Aug 2018
                                      • 75
                                      • Sverige
                                      #10
                                      Re: ASUS Z87-K BIOS/ME Version

                                      Originally posted by hardware1
                                      Nice, You're Welcome.
                                      If you want to learn how to do it by your self in the future, that thread will help you.
                                      https://www.badcaps.net/forum/showth...ghlight=region
                                      Will look into it! 🙂

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