Acer Laptop with Phoenix BIOS: BIOS MOD Request

Hi! This is an awesome mod, but it is not turning on the RAID option for me. Everything else is OK, but this option is missing
I've the original 320GB HDD and now a new one in my laptop...

Thank you very much for your work!

Regards,
John

 

it seems that the Intel PM965 Express Chipset can have two different ICH8 IO controllers: Compare Intel® Products,
maybe mine has the lower one without RAID ? OMG I just bought 2 WS scorpion black HDDs...

 

Too bad. I hope other sub-menu are useful for you.

 

Hi!

I have Acer Aspire 8935G and prosessor suppors VT but there is no menu in bios to enable it.
Can you help me?

Acer Bios: RapidShare: 1-CLICK Web hosting - Easy Filehosting
AcpiTbls: RapidShare: 1-CLICK Web hosting - Easy Filehosting

 

( Update 11 April 2011)
This is modified BIOS image for Alienware M17 & Arima W840DI. It is based on original BIOS 840.029. Use at your own risk!

1. Unlocked hidden options: Alienware M17 Arima W840DI 840.029 MOD.rar
   (MD5: 35820E045CFC45446BC67E3F1994A332)
2. <strike>Unlocked hidden options & Alienware BIOS splash logo: Alienware M17 Arima W840DI 840.029 LOGO MOD.rar</strike> (deleted)
   <strike>(MD5: 9302DB8674D7F5AD2571315BE2CFE3FE)</strike>

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UPDATE (R2): I have revised the modified BIOS image for Alienware M17. It is still based on zfactor's 029 BIOS. I have created two modified BIOS image:-
1) Alienware M17 W840_029 zfactor VT MOD R2.rar
- Unlocked "Workaround Control Sub-Menu" which housed several sub-menu such as VT, EIST, etc.
- Original Alienware BIOS splash screen.

- Rebuild using PBE (Phoenix BIOS Editor).
2) Alienware M17 W840_029 zfactor VT MOD R2_PST.rar
- Unlocked "Workaround Control Sub-Menu" which housed several sub-menu such as VT, EIST, etc.
- Rebuild using Phoenix SLIC Mod tool.
- Only one module (BIOS setup menu) is different compared to the zfactor's 029 BIOS.
- This modified BIOS image rebuild with all modules still linked to it's original offsets (based on zfactor's 029 BIOS). A couple of unimportant menu was removed to allow BIOS setup menu module fit in it's original offset. You can see the different on pictures below. This method so far is most safest way to rebuild BIOS image. Also the BIOS image is more "authentic" because it retain the original offsets.

Picture on left is the screenshot taken from the modified BIOS image no. 1. Picture on right is the screenshot taken from the modified BIOS image no. 2.

phlash16.exe parameters:-
When I extract the 029_zfactor.rar file ( zfactor's 029 BIOS), I found several files including the zfactor's 029 BIOS image. The one file which got my attention is UPDATE.BAT. It is a DOS batch file which contain this:-

Code:

phlash16 W840_029.ROM /c /s /x /mode=3 /force

This file is use to flash the zfactor's 029 BIOS image into BIOS chip. I already include this file ( UPDATE.BAT) in both modified BIOS image packages.

Please make sure your notebook can recover corrupted BIOS with CRISIS disk before flashing BIOS with this modified BIOS image. I will not responsible for any problem. Good luck.

EDIT: This is original BIOS image (M17_B14) extracted from the ISO image:-
Alienware M17 Original M17_B14_Bios.rar

 

Hello to every one in the forum.
First of all, I've been reading about the nvram and the alloc positions and tokens thing posted before, but i reach a point where i can't get to unhidde or add more option to the bios, to get all features my chipset datasheets has.

Trying and trying, reading and reading has taken me lot of time, till i got to stack point, but learning now on assembly languaje so.

My notebook is acer Aspire 1694Lmi with DDR2 mem., an intel pentium M 760 codenamed DOTHAN 133fsbx15multiplier=1995Mhz Speed, on a Chipset intel Alviso i915PM/GM, and an ATI Mobility Radeon x700 256Mb DDR.

On the original bios, 3A45(M26) there are hidden option i have seen on String0.rom and with RW software.

RW sofware describes the options of 2.9v, 3.3v., and 5v, but the bit is set to 3.3.

Well in resume, ¿Is it possible to 1st, unhide all options my crane II supports, and 2nd, to add all features i915pm datasheets has?

Thank you very much for your time.

Here is the link to the bios: RapidShare: 1-CLICK Web hosting - Easy Filehosting

Any questions please let me know.

 

I will post the modified BIOS image when it ready. For the mean time, please make sure your notebook can recover corrupted BIOS with CRISIS disk.

 

I can't add features which the original BIOS doesn't support. As for unhidden menu request, you need to have specific request. It will difficult for me to work on your BIOS if I don't know where to start. That is why you need to have specific request.

If you like to learn:-
- copy STRINGS0.ROM & TEMPLAT0.ROM file to new folder
- open STRINGS0.ROM file with HEX editor & remove first 0x1C length of bytes. Save As to STRINGS.ROM
- start tracing the offset from the STRINGS.ROM file (not STRINGS0.ROM)
Try to continue by yourself. Please ask me if you have any question.

 

Hello @Kizwan,

Thanks for replying.
I've done everything about the templates and searching for the offsets. Now i have already identified all the info. Main.Advanced, boot and exit offsets and cpu type and more. The problem i found in whre i get the offset, lets say:
11 0c.... bla bla, i dont know which bite shoul i change and how do i change it. ove been reading abou the tokens and nvram, but all ican do is jumping offset to find de strings and the allocs.

By the way, to be specific, i would like you unhide the speed step option as the AHCI option than this chipset can handle with.

Other thing tha i'd apreciate is an Advanced chipset features menu or this features:
Cpu multiplier: x6,x7,x8,x9,x10,x11,x12,x13,x14,x15 an their correlative voltage, like : 0,988 till 1,35v.

If kind, setting a fsb menu. from auto, 133, to open for inputting the desired fsb clock like setfsb software.

thankyou

PD: i'd love you teachme how to unlock,unhidde and add options, like you posted in nvram to unhidde vt, to work with the free space the bios has, so i can do all my goals.

 

ok! thanks kizwan

 

Hello,
i got a PackardBell TJ65 (Acer Board) and i was looking for some bios mod that allows to reduce fan noise. Reading around i saw that is not possible or i'm wrong?
Anyway i opened my bios.rom in Phoenix BIOS Editor Pro and i noticed there is a "intel" menu (hidden?) with a lot of options.
Please, It's possible to unhide it?

 

your mod looks so promising so many menu i can brick my laptop with i just can't wait that's exactly what i wanned

technicaly the command center was adrealy working what was not was the keyboard not reporting the right FX color and the head light not going off when the keyboard was off

thanks alot for your time i'll come back with result as soon as i have some

 

Based on your CPU specification, it does have SpeedStep technology. So I will modify your BIOS for you. I'll post the modified BIOS image when it ready.

Please remember, I can't add any feature which the original BIOS itself is not supported. Not all features listed in Intel datasheet will be available as it depends on which IO controller it have & it also depend on whether the manufacturer want to implement it or not. It all depend on the original BIOS.

I'll try write a simple tutorial for you or anybody who want to learn on how to unlock hidden menu.

 

Thank you

 

that would be great

 

Thank you Kiwzan, you are GREAT.

By the way, that tutorial, could you include how to add more options on the free space bios has? appart from unhide options...

Thank you again.

 

This is modified BIOS image for Acer Aspire 8935G.

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(Update 9 Sept. 2011) - Use at your own risk!
This modified BIOS is based on BIOS v3212.
Aspire 8935G BIOS 3212 MOD.rar
( MD5: C939D41A153ECC16EA5CEEE81BF0D555)

Changes:-

1. Unlocked hidden options (same with "BIOS 3211 MOD")
2. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) is unlocked - for enabling dual-IDA mode using ThrottleStop.

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(Update 12 July 2011) - Use at your own risk!
This modified BIOS is based on BIOS v3211.
Aspire 8935G BIOS 3211 MOD.rar
( MD5: F2F556042FF65CCFD909CD133D6100E6)

Changes:-

1. Unlocked hidden options.
2. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) is unlocked - for enabling dual-IDA mode using ThrottleStop.

Typo in Readme.txt file located in the package:-

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It is based on BIOS 3207.
Aspire 8935G BIOS 3207 VT MOD.rar

Please make sure your notebook can recover corrupted BIOS with CRISIS disk before flashing BIOS with this modified BIOS image. I will not responsible for any problem. Good luck.

 

@freud666, none of your request supported by your computer BIOS. Your computer have very basic BIOS.

It is not possible to add new/more option. The BIOS image consists of many files & it is related with each other. If the option/feature you want but doesn't exist in any of the files, it is not possible to "add" it in BIOS. The only way is to re-write BIOS & this is not possible since we don't have appropriate tools & software.

 

FAN control mod request is not supported.

The Intel section is visible in PBE but it doesn't in real BIOS Setup Menu. There is no solution to unhidden it yet. The Intel section does "linked" to BIOS Setup Menu properly. That is why you can see it in PBE. Clearly the manufacturer put some control or function to prevent it from available to end user. The only solution is to move the menu from Intel to Main section but the numbers of menu we can unlock are limited to the space available at Main section. In this case, limited means only two to three menu we can fit in Main section. This & more reason why you need to have specific request.

 

This is the modified BIOS image for Packard Bell EasyNote TJ65. It is based on BIOS ver 1.31.
Packard Bell_EasyNote TJ65_BIOS_1.31_VT MOD.rar

Please make sure your notebook can recover corrupted BIOS with CRISIS disk before flashing BIOS with this modified BIOS image. I will not responsible for any problem. Good luck.

 

Thanks alot kizwan!
I will test later and report here

 

I tryed new bios, but there is no virtualization menu..

 

Which CPU do you have?

 

Mobile DualCore Intel Core 2 Duo P7550, 2266 MHz (penryn)

 

EDIT: I'm not sure anymore. On wiki, this processor does have Virtualization technology, while on Intel website...they not so sure which is it. Anyway, according to your notebook BIOS, Virtualization is not locked, which means it is enabled by default. If your CPU does support Virtualization technology, you should be able to use it. To put this theory to test, installed 64bit OS in VMware. If your CPU does support Virtualization technology, the installation should be successful.

 

Ok. I have readed intels site but i didn't know what "See SPEC Details" means no go..
I might have to chance my CPU for some that will allow me to use Virtualization Technology. Do you have any suggestions?

And thans again for your hard work

 

I edited my previous post. If you can do the experiment, I think we can know for sure whether your CPU does support Virtualization technology or not. As far as I know, with the modified BIOS image, the Virtualization menu should visible if you have CPU with Virtualization technology.

How about other menu? Does SpeedStep menu visible or not?

 

I have an Extensa 5630z. I'm planning to upgrade the cpu to one that has vt-x capability. Can anyone confirm that the bios upgrade 1.36 from acer allows vt-x by default?

 

According to Notebookcheck website, Acer Aspire 8935G supported CPU up to Intel® Core™2 Quad Processor Q9000.

 

Intel speedStep menu is visible and enabled.. I have tested vitualization with program called "securable" tried wmvare, but no success.. I have 64bit windows installed on my computer alredy.

 

Yes, I can confirmed Virtualization does enabled by default with BIOS ver1.36. Just put CPU with Virtualization technology & enjoy.

 

Don't entirely trust securable. I meant was to install 64bit OS in VMware as a guest OS.

 

vmware won't allow me to install 64bit windows I just would like to test windows Vail in vmware.. but it's littlebit difficult without VT..

 

This means your P7550 doesn't support VT. If you have extra money you can upgrade it to Intel Core 2 Quad Q9000 2 GHz.

 

Could I flash my 6935G laptop with the 6930G BIOS?

If not, I request 6935G BIOS,

Default 1.13 BIOS
http://global-download.acer.com/GDF...=Aspire 6935G&OS=V10&LC=en&BC=Acer&SC=EMEA_27

Thanks

 

Hi,
I've got the Packard Bell TJ75 and would like to know whether there is a way to enable the integrated graphics as it is disabled in BIOS and you can't see or access that setting in BIOS.
My BIOS version is the latest v1.22 : http://global-download.packardbell.... TJ75&OS=722&LC=de&BC=Packard Bell&SC=EMEA_8P
Thanks in advance!

 

You need to have specific request. What is your request?

 

I'll look into this. Although I doubt such option exist. I'll let you know whether it is possible or not.

 

Oh yeah sorry

- VT-x menu
- Speedstep (if possible)

 

I'll post here the modified BIOS image when it ready. For the mean time, please make sure your notebook can recover corrupted BIOS with CRISIS disk.

 

Will do,

Thanks a lot

 

There must be an option, as it is disabled in the BIOS. Have you already looked if it's possible?

 

@MZWiZard

I have a question about the Aspire One aoa150.
Can the netbook boot from SDHC-Cards??
I search for a bios with SDHC-Boot options ...

 

Your notebook is using Insyde BIOS. Insyde BIOS mod request is not supported.

 

After days of searching, I managed to stumble upon this glorious thread. First of all, big props for all the hard work. Even if I can't be helped,

I was going through this thread and got to the end to see it was locked
Noticed someone with a Sony notebook had a BIOS modded for them.

I was wondering if it is at all possible to modify the bios for an ASUS W5FE?

Need VT-x enabled to test out Hyper-V as the BIOS has no options for it even though the CPU supports it. Not sure if it matters so much, but am running Windows Server 2008.

Original BIOS can be found at

Asus W5 Series W5FE BIOS Drivers | Ultimate Laptop Drivers, Laptop Reviews & Laptop Specs Resource – Laptopdrivers.net


If not, that's cool. I still appreciate the fact people are putting in the hard yards to enable things that should have been done by the manufacturer in the first place.

Thanks.

 

Sorry, I'm afraid it is not Phoenix BIOS.

 

The BIOS is by default already set the Graphic Mode to Switchable. So, the only reason the integrated graphic is not working or detected, it is disabled or not implemented on hardware level. Your notebook is using almost similar BIOS with Aspire 5740G (maybe same motherboard too). It also have the same issue.

 

Damn.

Oh well, thanks for checking it out anyways

 

Could you please send me the modded BIOS anyway? I'd like to have that Intel menu.
Or could you just send me the original .ROM file? Thanks dude!

 

It is original BIOS. I haven't modified it yet because this BIOS have same problem as Aspire 5740G have; PBE can't open the BIOS image without error. The Intel menu is there the whole time. It is hidden from end-user. I can unhidden it but I'm not sure if PBE can re-build the BIOS image successfully (meaning without bricking your notebook). I was going to modify it, just take my time to do research about it a little bit.

In the meantime, if you want to take a look yourself:-
1) Download the BIOS image from packard bell website
2) Extract it & go to DOS folder
3) Open the PV50122.WPH file with HEX editor
4) Split PV50122.WPH to three part:-
- 1st 200000 length: 000000 - 1FFFFF: save it as PV50122_1.ROM
- 2nd 200000 length: 200000 - 3FFFFF: save it as PV50122_2.ROM
- 3rd: 400000 - end: save it as PV50122_3.ROM
5) Open PV50122_2.ROM with PBE. At the first attempt, you will get "ROMEXEC not available!". Try open it again, PBE should be able to open it.