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I already did 1.5.0 because it's what I have. In my opinion 1.5.0 is the best "old bios" that maintains most compatibility. we probably want the newer bios' that you guys run.

I can access the hidden menus. My goal is to make a universal bootable USB for Area-51m R1/R2. It will first detect the system, then detect bios version, detect variables and show the bios with all meus unlocked. so when you change something, it will properly affect your bios version. i already tested a bit on 1.5.0 but need a few more versions to make 1.5.0 perfect.

You might need to somehow mod vbios too. If you can do it then you can also try removing the 2080 core and transplanting rtx 3080 core. They might use same bga package

I have an idea to make a "unlocked bios". It's in parenthesis because unless someone knows how to get around boot guard, it will be non permanent. What I need from you guys: IFR Dump of BIOS 1.3.2 and any other bios version you guys use. (I already did 1.5.0) SPI dump would be even more useful. Even better is to use the attached tool to dump bios. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ke3xYvUbNHK2oJ_IaQp4S4PcepxoNcCE/view?usp=sharing Command prompt as admin: fptw64.exe -d bios.bin -BIOS I know @2CPU @Amir.s have these systems. Any help from you will speed up the process, otherwise by myself it will take me months because I have way too many other projects with a higher priority. Sneak peek:

I have a 4K panel on my Area-51m R2 and yes the colors are amazing. Was it plug n play or did you need to do mods? use imgur to upload pics

This is an old score but gives you an idea: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (notebook) video card benchmark result - Intel Core i7-3920XM Processor Extreme Edition,Alienware M18xR2

Dual PEG reg edit Win + R Regedit Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4d36e968-e325-11ce-bfc1-08002be10318} There should be a couple of folders such as 0000, 0001, etc. Check each folder which GPU it corresponds to Create a new DWORD key inside the folder for your high performance GPU , name it EnableMsHybrid and set value to 1. Ex: EnableMsHybrid=1 Create a new DWORD key inside the folder for your power saving GPU , name it EnableMsHybrid and value is 2. Ex: EnableMsHybrid=2 Reboot. Next Regedit: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\DirectX\UserGpuPreferences create a new string value which name is “DirectXUserGlobalSettings”, and set its value to “HighPerfAdapter=xxx” where XXX stands for hardware ID’s VEN&DEV&SUBSYS of your graphics card, which can be found in device manager. In the case of my 7800 XT "HighPerfAdapter=1002&747E&78011EAE" while device manager displays "PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_747E&SUBSYS_78011EAE&REV_C8" Reboot Now right click desktop and choose display settings. Then graphics settings. Add your app and choose high performance GPU for it Tesla specific addition: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class{4d36e968-e325-11ce-bfc1-08002be10318}, find where your tesla card is, change “AdapterType” value to “1” and “FeatureScore” value from “cf” to “d1”, create a new dword key which name is “GridLicensedFeatures”, and set its value to “7”. Disable then enable tesla in the device manager. This step changs the gefore driver into grid driver，and the tesla is in wddm mode now.

"best" is subjective for all these old laptops. X170 isn't even wired for MXM GPUs that don't use Clevo's power connector. P870 series is better than P775 series, I've owned and sold a few. But again that's my opinion. IMO "best" goes to the AW 2011-2013 lineup for MXM. [my personal opinion of course] It's unfortunate the xvsion laptops are not as impressive as we wished. So what's the best MXM gpu they ship them with , 5090?

depends. for SG mode yes you need unlocked bios which is available here on the forums for Dual PEG mode (supported GPU slot 1, rtx gpu slot 2) you don't. the unlocked bios is easy to install by using sleep bug.

Start>Settings>Search for graphics and turn OFF "hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling" or something along those lines, restart and enjoy

I have a different one but it boots. I haven't tested raw performance yet as I have like 6 other projects. I am assuming it should work fine though assuming the PWR mod fixes the TDP issue The AW18 R1/AW17 R1 stock bios is actually the best in terms of modern compatibility. Literally any card up to 4090 (SG in 18, PEG in 17) works. The only thing I would like to do wih 18/17 bios is 17: eDP backlight support for newer cards Holding END while turning on laptop to reset nvram 16gb dimm support above 4g decoding 18: same as 17 except eDp backlight support enable over 330w power adapter like m18xr1/r2 Priority is m17xR3 m18xR1 AW17 R1 AW18 R1 M18xR2 Then maybe my other collection (M11xR3, M14R1/R2, M15x, M17x, M17xR2, Area-51m R1/R2)

wait until you see v2 when it's released. Up to RTX 5000 working in legacy mode. Pure uefi support added 16gb dimm support (not fully done, need testers with 16gb sticks, boots to bios but doesn't boot windows with my sticks). I am still working on above 4g decoding and rtx 4090 support. Dual PEG reg edit Win + R Regedit Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{4d36e968-e325-11ce-bfc1-08002be10318} There should be a couple of folders such as 0000, 0001, etc. Check each folder which GPU it corresponds to Create a new DWORD key inside the folder for your high performance GPU , name it EnableMsHybrid and set value to 1. Ex: EnableMsHybrid=1 Create a new DWORD key inside the folder for your power saving GPU , name it EnableMsHybrid and value is 2. Ex: EnableMsHybrid=2 Reboot. Next Regedit: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\DirectX\UserGpuPreferences create a new string value which name is “DirectXUserGlobalSettings”, and set its value to “HighPerfAdapter=xxx” where XXX stands for hardware ID’s VEN&DEV&SUBSYS of your graphics card, which can be found in device manager. In the case of my 7800 XT "HighPerfAdapter=1002&747E&78011EAE" while device manager displays "PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_747E&SUBSYS_78011EAE&REV_C8" Reboot Now right click desktop and choose display settings. Then graphics settings. Add your app and choose high performance GPU for it Tesla specific addition: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class{4d36e968-e325-11ce-bfc1-08002be10318}, find where your tesla card is, change “AdapterType” value to “1” and “FeatureScore” value from “cf” to “d1”, create a new dword key which name is “GridLicensedFeatures”, and set its value to “7”. Disable then enable tesla in the device manager. This step changs the gefore driver into grid driver，and the tesla is in wddm mode now.

I’m already working on something for R1/R2, it’s a bootable usb that basically will be unlocked bios options but its lower priority right now since I want to do other projects

It's useless without any information as to how to bypass boot guard, or if pch was swapped, etc. like I said, I can take a spi dump, unlock it, but when you flash it, your laptop will brick due to boot guard

unlocking bios is easy. I've done it. the PROBLEM is the PCH. It has boot guard. only way to flash unlocked bios is to remove PCH using BGA station and replace PCH with one without boot guard. Unless someone else has found a way to bypass boot guard on 9th gen cpu. I think only 8thg gen and older has been bypassed. I cannot flash bios because the laptop won't accept it.