SuperThunder / HP_Z420_Z620_Z820_BootBlock_Upgrade

A guide and collection of resources on how to make 'version 1' HP Z420, Z620, and Z820 workstations compatible with Ivy Bridge processors.
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HP Z420 Z620 Z820 BootBlock Upgrade

A guide and collection of resources on how to make 'version 1' HP Z420, Z620, and Z820 workstations compatible with Ivy Bridge processors.

See the PDF in this repository for the guide, and feel free to post issues!

Related forum threads: https://forum.level1techs.com/t/need-help-modding-bios-bin-file-never-done-this-before/131757/28 https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Business-PCs-Workstations-and-Point-of-Sale-Systems/Z820-e5-2600-v2-ivy-bridge-upgrade-thread-reactivation/td-p/6886145

Software flash note IMPORTANT

At present it is NOT POSSIBLE to flash the boot block through software only - it appears there are additional protections while the workstation is on that prevent flashing the boot block. You must use the hardware programmer method to update your boot block.