[REQUEST] HP f104nr FINAL steps to unlock?

[himuracarter]

Hello to all unlock-masters!

Is it unlock-able? Are there any tools to unlock it?
I used "BIOS backup toolkit" to backup current BIOS. Please have a look and give the answers.


  Bios and AMIBCPv4.55.zip (Size: 2.27 MB / Downloads: 5)

Any help\advise will be appreciated!

Thanks!

UPDATE 0: I've found working utility to backup my current BIOS.
UPDATE 1: AMI BCP v4.5 works fine. Now I can see all hidden options of my bios.

What should I do next?

[himuracarter]

Another update. Someone will find a screenshot in attachment below with a picture of BIOS structure.

I'm pretty sure that's all I need is to change ALL "Default" options to "USER" then save and then flash it back. Correct?

[Lost_N_BIOS]

No, that's not how it's done. "Some" settings, in already visible menus, can be enabled that way sometimes.

The larger issue here is flashing in a mod BIOS. If it was Intel I could tell you how to do this easily, but AMD is a huge pain and you may need to try 10-15 different AFU versions before you find one that allows you to flash mod BIOS AND Does not brick the system. Do you have a flash programmer? If not, stop now, order one (CH341A + SOIC8 test clip with cable) and then once it arrives carry on after you've made a backup and confirmed it's valid (ie opens in BIOS tools, looks similar to your current etc)

Make a single change in AMIBCP, then save and try to flash. What happens, security error correct?

[himuracarter]

No, that's not how it's done.  "Some" settings, in already visible menus, can be enabled that way sometimes.

The larger issue here is flashing in a mod BIOS.  If it was Intel I could tell you how to do this easily, but AMD is a huge pain and you may need to try 10-15 different AFU versions before you find one that allows you to flash mod BIOS AND Does not brick the system.  Do you have a flash programmer?  If not, stop now, order one (CH341A + SOIC8 test clip with cable) and then once it arrives carry on after you've made a backup and confirmed it's valid (ie opens in BIOS tools, looks similar to your current etc)

Make a single change in AMIBCP, then save and try to flash.  What happens, security error correct?

You're right. I tried to flash and got a security error. Since I'm able to change bios settings I've got another idea.
As of now, I access BIOS with default/user privileges but I suppose there must be a way to log into BIOS as master or admin.
What if to elevate user privileges to admin, supervisor or even master. Any clues/ways to do it? I think it's more about hacking rather than unlocking.