Acer Laptop with Phoenix BIOS: BIOS MOD Request

Thx bro I'll refresh this page every 1hour

 

When I wrote "I'll mod it later", the "later" word usually means when I have free time. Please check back on end of next week. Thank you.

 

okay.. better than never

Thx bro..

 

Hello kizwan,

I have Acer Aspire 5930g with 1.23 BIOS version, Windows 7 x64
I re-built the BIOS, but it looks very strang for me:

The parameters 'System Time' and 'System Date' were duplicated, and the additional IDE/SATA tabs were added to the Main tab.

The Modified (EGR-123M.ROM), Original BIOS versions and sceenshots of the Setups, Emulations are located here:

https://rapidshare.com/files/23804416/BIOS_1.23_MODIFIED_5930G.zip

Could you advice or point me - what can be wrong?

Please inform me if any additional information is required from my side.
Thank you in advance.

 

kizwan,

In addition : how can I unhide/unblock the 'Intel' tab/sub-menues for my BIOS. I'd like to play with these configurations . If it was already somewhere described - point me please to the manual or FAQ (the similar way of "digging" will also be useful).

Best regards.

 

Sorry, I unable to teach you now. Maybe later. Anyway, pay attention to hexadecimal for "System Date" & "System Time". Sometime it is repeated. Just need to replaced the extra "System Date" & "System Time" with " 00 00". Look in my Aspire 5930 modified BIOS for clue.

Please follow this (start from "UPDATE") & then this simple explanation on how to make the "Intel" section visible. Look in this post how to use SYMCMOS.EXE. The alternative is to patch " mov ax,13h" to " mov ax,0".

 

kizwan,

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It seems that I did not recieve your reply when was typing this post.
Thanks for the links. I'll try them
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I possibly found the root of this case:

System time is 'b7 1'6 - it is duplicated here when I am trying to replace '00 00' with 'f7 13' (Including the menu header, the offset for “Intel(R) Virtualization Technology” menu is f7 13) in the indicated boxes ('00 00 00 00 00 00'). The replacing of '00 00' before and after this selected area did not bring any successfull results (the VT option was added to 'Information' tab and caused the mess in this tab). The mentioned screenshots attached (the sceenshot of BIOS 'after selected area' did not change anything in the BIOS configuration, so it was not attached).

There is only one way - to add this VT option to another Tab - into Information (in other place of this tab), Security, of Boot tabs ?

 

After installing Biosmod, I found that to enable VT-x/virtualization, detects the operating system normally, but when the notebook goes into sleep mode automatically disables the VT, I saw something that can be in Standby (S3).

Any idea??

Spoiler

 

Hi,

Sorry for the delay. The modified BIOS for Clevo x7200/Sager NP7280, based on Sager BIOS 728BV12S.ISO ( 728BV12S.ZIP OR 728BV12S.ZIP) can be found at post #1684.

Please provide feedback. Thank you.

 

Hello Guys,

Using a 6930g here, and I am looking for the modified BIOS which was made by lloco73, as mentioned in this thread.

http://forum.notebookreview.com/ace...re-tutorials-how-tos-softwares-much-more.html

However, I have scorched this thread and cannot find it anywhere.

Does anyone know where it's gone? (Like Scooby Doo)

 

Hey, thank you so much. I'll report back after I flashed it.

 

Sorry for the delay. This is modified BIOS for Extensa 5235. It's based on BIOS 3311 (downloaded from Acer website). Use at your own risk!
Extensa 5235 BIOS 3311 MOD.rar
( MD5: C6BAC36A4EBE48085116E97290715E6F)

Changes:-

• Unlocked hidden sub-menus
• Unlocked Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) - for enabling dual-IDA mode using ThrottleStop.
  (dual-IDA is available with supported/compatible CPU only)

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.

 

I already modded Dell Studio XPS 1640 BIOS A15 earlier this month when a friend asked me whether there are useful hidden menu in it. I already modded, I might as well share it here. As always - Use at your own risk!
Dell Studio XPS 1640 A15 MOD.rar
( MD5: 47F832BD2FA421B15CE5DBA6CEB75B69)

Changes:-

• Unlocked hidden sub-menus.

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.

 

Sorry, back then I'm unable to assist you properly because I'm little busy. I hope the modified BIOS I gave you were able to help you understand it better. If you have any question, just ask.

Sorry, I don't understand. It is known that some Dell notebook have buggy BIOS where the settings are reset to default caused by unknown reason/source. Try load default in BIOS then save & exit and then shutdown the notebook. After a couple of seconds, power on your notebook, enter BIOS & change the settings you preferred, for example enable VT-x and then save & exit. Shutdown the computer. See whether the problem still persist or not.

The modified BIOS was removed because the image is corrupted.

 

Sorry for the delay. This is modified BIOS image for Extensa 4620z. It's Based on BIOS v1.33. Use at your own risk! Please provide feedback.
Extensa 4620z BIOS v1.33 MOD.rar
( MD5: 890B194071673AAF4F84FFF901309A8E)

Compatible models:-

Changes:-

• Unlocked hidden sub-menus

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.

 

I am search a Mod BIOS for my 8473 (TG)

Travelmate 8473TG: v1.13

 

TravelMate 8473TG notebook use Phoenix UEFI. UEFI is not supported at the moment.

 

Hi Kizwan, I'm using the 3303 mod bios for Acer Aspire 6530 however on the "Internal Graphics Configuration" I am unsure as to what part increases the VRAM past 256 megs as it is still locked on the normal main page - Can you instruct me how to increase the Video Ram using your BIOS Mod?

 

Hi Nemoaristos, look like you can't increase the shared video memory. Did you try change the " UMA Frame Buffer Size"?

 

A MILLIONS THX BRO.. thank you!!!!!!!

 

hello kizwan,i want to use inter only graphics，my pc is lenovo y460 ，it is
a optumis technology notebook，i obtained the default.txt，but i can‘t 0x141
，i can’t sure my pc have the inter hidden menu？ could you help me
thank you！

 

I have a copy of Lenovo Y460 BIOS 62 (27CN62WW - downloaded from Lenovo support website). I found a menu called "Always Enable PEG:" which might allow you to disabled the Nvidia GPU. May I know the BIOS version on your Y460? Please let me know if you're using middleton's modified BIOS (FN-CTRL swap).

 

Motherboard Name: Toshiba Satellite U400
Part Number : PSU40E-02300EG3
BIOS Type: Phoenix
BIOS Version: V3.00
System BIOS Date: 07/12/08
Video BIOS Date: 03/30/07
Motherboard Chipset: Intel Crestline-GM GM965

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Download Toshiba Satellite U400-12P

To do this with looking menus unlocked.
Help me, thank you so much

 

Please post the download link to original BIOS. Make sure it is from manufacturer website. I'll take a look.

 

in manufacturer website i found only this BIOS for my model version 4.70

http://support1.toshiba-tro.de/tedd-files2/0/bios-20101104114955.zip

This is my serial number: 88235800W
http://eu.computers.toshiba-europe.com/innovation/generic/SUPPORT_PORTAL/

 

If you sure that BIOS is for your notebook, then I can proceed.

 

No sir. I canot find version v3.00 in toshiba website for my model. I do not know what it is

I tried to do the 4.70 update in Windows 7 64bit but WinPhlash64.exe is freeze my laptop and I failed ( i close all program and run is administrator but i failed)

I tried UPDATE from DOS WinPhlash 32bit or 64bit but i failed "this aplication canot start in dos mode"

pls help

 

If you got problem like that, do not proceed. You will bricked your notebook. Your notebook will become expensive paperweight.

 

And what do I do now ?

 

Do nothing. Forget modified BIOS. If you unable to find the correct BIOS for your notebook & unable to flash the original BIOS, this will only lead you to disaster. Sorry, don't get me wrong. It's for your own good.

 

ok ok no problem I will try to 4.70 update , so I'll do occur.

thanks sir

 

No, you don't understand. Do not update the BIOS.

 

no problem. I now send email to toshiba support to explain what my problem. bought am new laptop and I guarantee. If you do not solve the problem, mourning them who cares

 

Hi!
I would like some help.
It seems my Acer aspire 5530 laptop has been bricked.
Freezes at Bios,POST.
So i cannot even get to the boot menu.
Thus i request a CRISIS method to recover the corrupted BIOS also i would like a modded bios with hidden menus too.

Tried this method already:
- Use this CRISIS package: CRISIS DISK - Phlash16_v1.7.0.18_DiffSize.rar
1. Rename your notebook's BIOS image (*.WPH) to BIOS.WPH & put it in the WINCRIS folder (where WINCRIS.EXE is located)
2. Create CRISIS disk with USB key/flash drive using WINCRIS.EXE
3. Make sure there are three files in the CRISIS disk; minidos.sys, phlash16.exe & BIOS.WPH
4. Plug the USB storage into a USB port on the bricked notebook.
5. The bricked notebook must be in power OFF state. Plugged in the battery.
6. Press Fn + ESC button then plug in AC. (the powerbutton does NOT flash)
7. Press Power button to initiate system CRISIS mode. Release Fn+Esc keys after you see activity at the CRISIS disk.
8. After a few minutes (~2 or so) the system reboots, and then reboots again and loads into windows, install successful!(Please wait for 15 minutes. If after 5 minutes it doesn't restart itself, press the touchpad's right button & wait for 15 minutes. Do not press any key to prevent interrupting the recovery process.)

Results:
Power button flashed in pink colour once after i plugged in AC.
Turned on,pendrive's led started to flashing so i assume it started to read datas,released Fn+Esc,however after waiting 15 minutes nothing happened,pressed touchpad right button once,waited another 15 minutes,still nothing has happened.

Also tried to take out ram modules,HDD but the problem is still here.
So if anyone can help pls do so.

 

If you can see activity on the screen, BIOS is not bricked/corrupted. BIOS won't corrupted itself. Look like hardware problem, e.g. faulty HDD or RAM.

The modified BIOS for Aspire 5530 can be found at post #2098.

 

Left the laptop on and waited about 30 more minutes(during the crisis method) and nothing happened.
No cpu load,black screen,nothing.Turned off the laptop.
So now,there is no screen activity at all after turning on thus i would like a little more help.
Like a different method if there is any.

Thanks for the modified bios.

 

You shouldn't tried BIOS recovery because the original problem is not BIOS. BIOS won't corrupted itself. BIOS can only corrupted if there is an interruption or error during BIOS flashing/programming.

OK, now your notebook bricked for real. The BIOS recovery procedure already correct. However, you'll need a floppy disk (by using USB floppy drive). USB flash drive won't work.

 

After several restarts Bios started to load but after that stucked at the command prompt,didnt reach the bootable phase.
Next restart resulted in a black screen.No response.
Next restart frozen at Bios load.

After this tried the crisis method without plugging in AC as i read in the service guide.
Fn+Esc in power off state then hold the power button,released power button,released Fn+Esc after confrimed the data read from pendrive.
The process was succesful,comp shut down on its own after about 2-3 mins.

As i mentioned above i tried to boot without HDD,tried rams in both slot one by one but the comp still froze down at bios menu,load so i really dont know anymore what can be the problem.
But i appreciate your help. Sorry about the off-topic posts.

 

Hi friends im new here. I bought for my child for school laptop wanted to reinstall windows and happened accident.
Laptop - Acer Aspire 3000
CPU - Mobile AMD Sempron 3300+ (2Ghz)
Hard Drive 80HDD
RAM (2x slots 512mb = 1024)

The thing is i wanted to upgrade the BIOS cause the laptop didnt booted cd She need laptop to school and i see u are making solutions in this case. Situation i tryed all stuff with Crysis disk and downloaded over 15x files/versions for bios renamed and all that stuff. I have 2GB perfectly working USB & also tryed all methods without battery and unpluging all so in the end nothing happening it turns on holding that keys FN + ESC. But seems that the laptop even turns automatically when i put AC ADAPTER - one time just power button flashes, then pull out AC ADAPTER and put in some kind of that again and the thirt POWERS UP and the COOLERS is working as the start. There was only one time when i tryed today reflash in black screen already that there wasnt working cooler but TWO LEDS over the POWER button to the left (FIRST TWO LEDS was in the light) Im already 5 hours trying and nothing.
The BATTERY IS NOT WORKING SO LAPTOP WORKS ONLY CONNECTED TO AC ADAPTER & THE CD-ROM ALSO IS NOT WORKING NOW ITS NOT OPENING. It was working when the bios didnt failed.
I got also computer my who is working maybe we can work trough skype call i have a video camera for u smart people i think this will be easy job.


IM READY TO PAY TO YOU FOR HELP IM GIVING U DETAILS ANYBODY WHO WILL HELPED WITH RESULTS WILL GET PAYED:

Mobile Number - 07553986186
E-Mail: [email protected]
SKYPE: reelaax
Laptop - Acer Aspire 3000
CPU - Mobile AMD Sempron 3300+ (2Ghz)
80HDD

 

Hi djspiritlv,

You will need a floppy disk. To use a floppy disk, you'll need a USB floppy drive.

1. Do this on a computer with Windows XP operating system.
2. Download BIOS file from here: Acer Support: Downloads & Support Documents - Notebook / Aspire / Aspire 3000
3. Extract the BIOS package (BIOS_3A32.zip)
4. Download this CRISIS package: Acer Aspire 9420 BIOS Recovery.rar
5. Extract the CRISIS package (Acer Aspire 9420 BIOS Recovery.rar)
6. In "Acer Aspire 9420 BIOS Recovery"\CRISDISK folder, delete the BIOS.WPH file
7. Go back to BIOS_3A32 folder (at no. 3) & copy ZL53A32.WPH file to "Acer Aspire 9420 BIOS Recovery"\CRISDISK folder
8. Go to "Acer Aspire 9420 BIOS Recovery"\CRISDISK folder & rename ZL53A32.WPH file to BIOS.WPH
9. Plug-in USB floppy drive
10. Run WINCRIS.EXE
11. Click Start button & wait until it finish.
12. Plug-in the USB floppy drive to Aspire 3000 laptop
13. Please follow the BIOS recovery procedure available over here: http://forum.notebookreview.com/ace...ix-bios-bios-mod-request.html#h_bios_recovery
    The BIOS recovery procedure is under "This is step-by-step BIOS recovery which is works for me & most Acer notebook"

Good luck.

 

Sorry forgot to mension yes there is Windows XP. Just tryed your instructions nothing but the good thing was that LAPTOP RESTARTED after 5-7minutes but no result black screen..Now i downloaded from acer euro support trying to reflash bios now in process

Nothing happens i tryed all ways also maked usb flash as a floppy usb drive nothing can anybody please help ? It was doing 2 times restart while instaling if im correct the bios but the screen didn't blank on please help

 

If laptop automatically restarted, the BIOS recovery should be successful. Did you tried power off laptop after it restarted? Then after that power ON the laptop again?

 

Yes tryed when i put in AC ADAPTER 1time power button just blinks then unput/input AC again then he turns on automatically and screen is black. And the same all time please Kizwan help me somehow maybe we can talk in touch like skype or something cause im already trying 8hours to do something Also maked my usb flash to floppy changinh mark from F to A: like floppy and nothing.

I WILL APPRECIATE REALLY if u will find me in SKYPE nickname - reelaax


PLEASE KIZWAN

 

You need to use real floppy disk. Using USB flash drive will not work.

 

i have checked it in ebay cause here in corby i cannot buy it i think. how the system works i buy it and then use a floppy disc ?
Isnt there any ways without usb floppy device to reflash bios ?

 

Request a bios mod that will unhide any "harmless" menu for 4755G
http://global-download.acer.com/GDF...ire 4755G&OS=721&LC=zh-chs&BC=Acer&SC=CHINA_1

 

This link doens't work can u help please with more information ?

 

This link wasn't meant for you.

 

Maybe u can help me in this case please ? I cant get my pc work

 

Boot Block BIOS Recovery is a very basic boot process. On this mode only several devices can be use. On your notebook, for successful BIOS recovery, you'll need to use a floppy disk with USB floppy drive.