Toshiba A100-027 bios mod - possible?!

Discussion in 'BIOS Mods' started by matt.xx, Mar 15, 2013.

  1. matt.xx

    matt.xx MDL Novice

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    Hi All,

    Does anybody know the process of modding the bios for a Toshiba A100-027 bios? It's a really old laptop (+5 years), and I'm curious about whether the likes of phoenix tool etc. will be able to modify it correctly.

    I also have no idea which SLIC file I should be using.

    Anybody able to advise?

    Cheers.
     
  2. LatinMcG

    LatinMcG Bios Borker

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  3. matt.xx

    matt.xx MDL Novice

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    #4 matt.xx, Mar 15, 2013
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    Thanks mate, it is indeed the PSAAQE.

    Please could you tell me which method I should be using? The Dynamic method using Phoenix tool didn't seem to add SLIC 2.1 to the bios file (ctd. to show 2.0), but the SSV2 method did.

    Is SSV2 the method that I should be using, or is there an alternative method that is better? I've flashed the SSV2 modded bios which has allowed me to activate with no problems, but I'd like to make sure i'm using the best method which doesn't modify the bios too much.

    Cheers.
     
  4. LatinMcG

    LatinMcG Bios Borker

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    SSV2 replaces whole slic.. dynamic mods current... sometimes u have to go in advanced and check box "replace split table id's"

    but for toshibas usualy SSV2 works.. dynamic usualy dont
     
  5. Tito

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    @LatinMcG

    According to andyp, SSV2 inserts a new SLIC in a new ACPIxx module whereas Dynamic updates an existing SLIC; OEM/Table ID strings are also updated & locks are removed.