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Got some good news, at least for me
When you change the variable bits using EFI-shell like the one for enabling HWP/Speedshift you can actually restore them all to defaults by just using the Restore Settings function built into the bios. I initially thought it wouldn't work b/c these settings persist through BIOS upgrades. However, I used the Manufacturing Settings option and it worked. I confirmed by checking before and after using the EFI-shell and Windows (Throttle Stop app and HWINFO64). I then ofcourse went back and reenabled HWP but only that.
Here's info on the restore options if people are interested.
Saved me from taking the whole thing apart to get to the CMOS battery which is underneath the board. Meaning you have to take out the battery, fans, nvme, wifi, etc and then the main board and flip it around. I hope all our CMOS batteries lasts forever.
I can now resume tinkering around knowing we all have the same settings. Hopefully I can sort somethings out today and this week.
Happy hacking everyone!
Also thanks to the mod who cleaned up the thread, much appreciated.
When you change the variable bits using EFI-shell like the one for enabling HWP/Speedshift you can actually restore them all to defaults by just using the Restore Settings function built into the bios. I initially thought it wouldn't work b/c these settings persist through BIOS upgrades. However, I used the Manufacturing Settings option and it worked. I confirmed by checking before and after using the EFI-shell and Windows (Throttle Stop app and HWINFO64). I then ofcourse went back and reenabled HWP but only that.
Here's info on the restore options if people are interested.
The difference between this action and the Restore Default System Settings option is that Restore Default Manufacturing Settings erases all UEFI variables. An OS can write UEFI variables that store such things as entries in the boot order and key database information for Secure Boot. When you Restore Default Manufacturing Settings, this information is cleared, whereas it is retained when you Restore Default System Settings.
Saved me from taking the whole thing apart to get to the CMOS battery which is underneath the board. Meaning you have to take out the battery, fans, nvme, wifi, etc and then the main board and flip it around. I hope all our CMOS batteries lasts forever.
I can now resume tinkering around knowing we all have the same settings. Hopefully I can sort somethings out today and this week.
Happy hacking everyone!
Also thanks to the mod who cleaned up the thread, much appreciated.