I think that he used the programmer. Quanta.vbs analyzes the "hardware" and select the correct BIOS for flashing.
I think you're right I wonder if I can pick up a programmer and do it. It would a fun expensive thing to do. I'm googling it but do you know what kind of programmer I'd need? I know what he used, but it cost well over $100 - for that I'd send it back in for $65.