Asprogrammer 21013 Hot Link
Some advanced users attempt to replace a chip while the programmer is powered — “hot” as in “hot insertion.” This can destroy the chip, the programmer, or the USB port. ASProgrammer does not officially support hot-plugging SPI/I2C chips.
This specific era of programming tools was essential for the "Coffee Lake Mod," where enthusiasts figured out how to run 8th and 9th Gen Intel CPUs on older 100/200 series motherboards. This required "hot" (high-demand) BIOS modifications that only reliable versions of ASProgrammer could execute safely. Hardware Safety: asprogrammer 21013 hot