LENOVO (IBM) Bioses, especially Thinkpad.

Discussion in 'BIOS Mod Requests. Post Requests Only' started by ancestor(v), Jun 17, 2009.

  1. Racoon2

    Racoon2 MDL Novice

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    Thank´s a lot. I will post the results later,but it will take some time, because the original bios requires a fully charged baterry within the laptop (never seen thatbefore) and I have none (but already ordered)
     
  2. thanh2h

    thanh2h MDL BIOS/EFI Modifier

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    Slic: LENOVO 2.1
    Bios mod: Thinkpad_T60_79uj34us_79ETE7WW_LEN21
    https://www.box.com/s/k7jlvwnjekaxinlfftq3
    Flashed original at first, then reboot and flash bios mod (from DOS with included flash utility)
    Please post results.
     
  3. becurious

    becurious MDL Novice

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    #5263 becurious, Mar 1, 2013
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    First of all many thanks to thanh2h for the mod.

    Unfortunately it won't flash.
    I get the same error 234 message from WINUPTP.EXE as many others have:
    Code:
    OS = Windows 7 64bit
    Driver Loading....Done
    System BIOS Version -> H4ET91WW 
    Applying BIOS Version -> H4ET91WW
    AC adapter/Battery check....OK.
    
    BIOS Flashing....
    The number of retries of BIOS update = 1
    The number of retries of BIOS update = 2
    The number of retries of BIOS update = 3Failed.
    Error : Failed to verify Secure Flash image.
    
     Error code = 234
    also see:
    http://forums.mydigitallife.net/thr...s-mod-requests?p=652505&viewfull=1#post652505
    http://forums.mydigitallife.net/thr...s-mod-requests?p=652891&viewfull=1#post652891
    http://forums.mydigitallife.net/thr...ially-Thinkpad?p=604197&viewfull=1#post604197
    http://forums.mydigitallife.net/thr...s-mod-requests?p=650684&viewfull=1#post650684
    http://forums.mydigitallife.net/thr...s-mod-requests?p=713281&viewfull=1#post713281
    http://forums.mydigitallife.net/thr...s-mod-requests?p=696834&viewfull=1#post696834

    Is there a solution to this problem already?
    I'm really desperate.
     
  4. spaceriker

    spaceriker MDL Novice

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    Thanks. I guess you were referring to standard procedure about upgrading to the latest BIOS, since I don't see any BIOS releases for Lenovo IdeaPad S400 on their website. Unless you have other ideas about the particular BIOS for IdeaPad S400, I'm going to use the mod above.

    Thanks again!
     
  5. spaceriker

    spaceriker MDL Novice

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    I just realized that I would need help from someone to mod the BIOS for Lenovo IdeaPad S400 to whitelist wifi network adapters. I installed a new Intel Ultimate N 633ANHMW WiFi Adapter (Mini PCI Express), but I get an "Unauthorized Wireless Card" error because Lenovo hasn't whitelisted it. Please help in mod'ing the following BIOS so that my new card is usable.

    Here are the details of the BIOS:
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    Product: Lenovo IdeaPad S400
    BIOS: Insyde
    BIOS Version: 6DCN88WW (v8.02)
    EC Version: 6DEC88WW (v8.02)
    Date: 09/01/2012
    ---

    Backup of BIOS taken with "Universal BIOS Backup Toolkit 2.0" has been uploaded to: http://www.datafilehost.com/download-339a98ba.html
    --- (Text from Universal Backup Toolkit) ----
    Type: Others BIOS / ACPI 2.0
    Custom: 4608K
    Size: 4608K
    Vendor: LENOVO
    Version: 6DCN88WW (v8.02)
    Date: 09/01/2012
    ---

    Really appreciate any help with this.

    Thanks!
     
  6. MarioTiemann

    MarioTiemann MDL Novice

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    Need help, please! :(
     
  7. geabo

    geabo MDL Junior Member

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    Hi Serg008.
    My T43 Model 1871-W3C is running again. I could only repair with LPT_boot block jumper. but now i am happy again and ready for more testing :)
     
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  8. Serg008

    Serg008 MDL BIOS/EFI Guru

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    Make the backup with this utility http://www.sendspace.com/file/3gyd73

    (pack the ALL *.bin files from c:\_BACK\ folder and upload them)
     
  9. crush

    crush MDL Novice

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    Could someone please help me with a Sierra Wireless MC7700 Gobi 4000? I too get an unauthorized card detected and need your help :worthy:

    Product: Lenovo Thinkpad T430
    Model: 2342 CTO
    BIOS: Phoenix
    BIOS Version: G1ET91WW (2.51)
    Date: 1/9/2013

    I have backed up my BIOS image and uploaded here: http://www.sendspace.com/file/765xbd

    Many thanks in advance!!!!
     
  10. xagend

    xagend MDL Novice

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    Confirm - work fine Sl21 +Wihgt list 1.41 on my T520/ Greate thanks to author!!
     
  11. RustySpoons

    RustySpoons MDL Novice

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    #5271 RustySpoons, Mar 3, 2013
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    Request for Lenovo/IBM Thinkcentre A55 Model 8975-75G, CPU Intel E2140, Bios version: 2oj948a

    Having a couple of issues, I did try and make my own Slic using Andy's tool, but pubkey didn't match.

    Also for some reason even the original BIOS will only allow the CPU to run at a max speed of 800mhz instead of 1.6ghz, the same thing happens in Linux or Windows, the only information given is 600-800mhz if I run commands in Linux, tried older BIOS's and it's still the same, if I turn off GV1/GV3 in BIOS it will run at 1.6ghz but I lose Speedstep and uses too much electricity. I have had the CPU under load but it still will only go between 600-800mhz.

    Code:
    analyzing CPU 0:
      driver: acpi-cpufreq
      CPUs which run at the same hardware frequency: 0
      CPUs which need to have their frequency coordinated by software: 0
      maximum transition latency: 10.0 us.
      hardware limits: 600 MHz - 800 MHz
      available frequency steps: 800 MHz, 600 MHz
      available cpufreq governors: conservative, userspace, powersave, ondemand, performance
      current policy: frequency should be within 600 MHz and 800 MHz.
                      The governor "ondemand" may decide which speed to use
                      within this range.
      current CPU frequency is 800 MHz (asserted by call to hardware).
      boost state support:
        Supported: no
        Active: no
    Attached files, RW everything report original and after slic flash, screenshots of slic toolkit before and after flash.

    Lenovo original bios: http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/downloads/detail.page?DocID=DS003900




    Many thanks,
    RustySpoons.
     
  12. spaceriker

    spaceriker MDL Novice

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    I get this error when I try to backup: Error 104: The 2 SPI flash devices do not have compatible command sets.

    Thanks for the help!

    PS: More verbosity:
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    Creating BIOS backup.
    OS type: x64. Full BIOS backup.

    Intel (R) Flash Programming Tool. Version: 8.1.10.1286
    Copyright (c) 2007 - 2012, Intel Corporation. All rights reserved.

    Platform: Intel(R) HM77 Express Chipset
    Reading HSFSTS register... Flash Descriptor: Valid

    --- Flash Devices Found ---
    EN25Q32B ID:0x1C3016 Size: 4096KB (32768Kb)
    W25Q16BV ID:0xEF4015 Size: 2048KB (16384Kb)


    Error 104: The 2 SPI flash devices do not have compatible command sets.
    OS type: x64. BIOS region backup

    Intel (R) Flash Programming Tool. Version: 8.1.10.1286
    Copyright (c) 2007 - 2012, Intel Corporation. All rights reserved.

    Platform: Intel(R) HM77 Express Chipset
    Reading HSFSTS register... Flash Descriptor: Valid

    --- Flash Devices Found ---
    EN25Q32B ID:0x1C3016 Size: 4096KB (32768Kb)
    W25Q16BV ID:0xEF4015 Size: 2048KB (16384Kb)


    Error 104: The 2 SPI flash devices do not have compatible command sets.
    Error occured during backup phase. Exiting.
    Press any key to continue . . .
    ----
     
  13. Serg008

    Serg008 MDL BIOS/EFI Guru

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    try this util http://www.sendspace.com/file/8948y1
     
  14. spaceriker

    spaceriker MDL Novice

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    #5274 spaceriker, Mar 5, 2013
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    Ok, this one worked. :) Here is the backup of the bios: http://www.sendspace.com/file/xi3ahh

    Thanks a lot!

    Just to note here, the "full bios backup" failed because of an error. Here's what the complete output:
    Code:
    Creating BIOS backup.
    OS type: x64. Full BIOS backup.
    
    Intel (R) Flash Programming Tool. Version:  8.1.10.1286
    Copyright (c) 2007 - 2012, Intel Corporation. All rights reserved.
    
    Platform: Intel(R) HM77 Express Chipset
    Reading HSFSTS register... Flash Descriptor: Valid
    
        --- Flash Devices Found ---
        EN25Q32B    ID:0x1C3016    Size: 4096KB (32768Kb)
        W25Q16BV    ID:0xEF4015    Size: 2048KB (16384Kb)
    
    
    
    Error 26: The host CPU does not have read access to the target flash area. To en
    able read access for this operation you must modify the descriptor settings to g
    ive host access to this region.
    OS type: x64. BIOS region backup
    
    Intel (R) Flash Programming Tool. Version:  8.1.10.1286
    Copyright (c) 2007 - 2012, Intel Corporation. All rights reserved.
    
    Platform: Intel(R) HM77 Express Chipset
    Reading HSFSTS register... Flash Descriptor: Valid
    
        --- Flash Devices Found ---
        EN25Q32B    ID:0x1C3016    Size: 4096KB (32768Kb)
        W25Q16BV    ID:0xEF4015    Size: 2048KB (16384Kb)
    
    
    - Reading Flash [0x600000] 4608KB of 4608KB - 100% complete.
    Writing flash contents to file "back64bios.bin"...
    
    Memory Dump Complete
    FPT Operation Passed
    BIOS was backuped. Have a nice day.
     
  15. Serg008

    Serg008 MDL BIOS/EFI Guru

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    #5275 Serg008, Mar 5, 2013
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    try this mod http://www.sendspace.com/file/xi98oz
    (unpack and run .exe included)
    Please post results.
     
  16. krabs

    krabs MDL Novice

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  17. Tito

    Tito Super Mod / Adviser
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    Not sure, but check this out.

    By bandolier.wz.
     
  18. conghoaxa1

    conghoaxa1 MDL BIOS/EFI Modifier

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    https://www.box.com/s/rsdd92epn0qqqjoe7uay
    Run backup.BAT then upload backup.bin
     
  19. krabs

    krabs MDL Novice

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  20. Serg008

    Serg008 MDL BIOS/EFI Guru

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