Acer Laptop with Phoenix BIOS: BIOS MOD Request

I already unlocked everything I know.

What are you trying to do exactly?

Aspire 5560G have UEFI. Sorry, UEFI mod is not supported yet.

 

I try to unlock the hidden menu using your tutorial. I succeed to dump the Bios setting from NVRAM. But when i try to change the value (0141), I can't locate it. The value is not found, and I stuck at there. So I am wondering if my laptop bios can be modded.

 

How do you know you need to change the value for Token ID 0141?

 

It's from you tutorial.

[SOLVED] HOWTO: Acer Aspire 3820TG disable ATI graphics. Intel-only mode [Archive] - Ubuntu Forums

I got it from here. I don't know if it is your tutorial.

 

That is a solution specifically for 3820TG notebooks. You have different notebook & different BIOS. First you need to find this information:-

Code:

(strings)
4D02: Loc of text "Intel"
0550: Loc of text 02 4D

(templat0)
0CA1: Loc of text 10 0A 50 05 00 00 19 32 43 32
      2nd bytes, 0A is the total length from 1st bytes, 10.
      "1st table"="50 05" (item), "2nd Table"="00 00" (description), "3rd Table"="19 32" (first function), "4th Table"="43 32" (second function)

^^Remember the above is an example. The value are different for your notebook.

This is what you need to do.

1. Firstly, go to first post & download the PDF file (How to unhide/unlock hidden menu in Phoenix BIOS Setup Menu).
2. Then, follow the example in PDF file. In the PDF file, I show you how to trace Intel Virtualization menu. Use the same steps to trace "Intel" menu.
   
   Spoiler

   You should get this:-
   

   Code:

   (strings)
   501D: Loc of text "Intel"
   0536: Loc of text 1D 50
   
   (templat0)
   10B9: MENU Loc - contains locations & values text 36 05 00 00
   --> 000010B9 10 0A 36 05 00 00 [B][COLOR="Red"]86 3E[/COLOR][/B] [B][COLOR="Blue"]B0 3E[/COLOR][/B]
   10 Generic Text
   0A Length
   36 05 - 1st table: Offset in STRINGS (Item)
   00 00 - 2nd table: Offset in STRINGS (Description)
   [B][COLOR="Red"]"3rd Table"="86 3E" (1st function)[/COLOR][/B], [B][COLOR="Blue"]"4th Table"="B0 3E" (2nd function)[/COLOR][/B]

   The important information you're looking for is the " function" offset (see the red & blue text).
3. When you have the "function" offset for "Intel" menu, load TEMPLAT00.ROM file in IDA Pro. At menu bar, click Jump \ "Jump to address...", insert the "function" offset & click OK. "function" is actually subroutine which is responsible in "Intel" menu behavior. The behavior including whether the menu is visible or not. You'll need at least basic knowledge in assembly language to read the subroutine.
   
   Spoiler

   1st function: 86 3E
   - Jump address: seg000:3E86
   

   Code:

   seg000:3E86 ; ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
   seg000:3E86                 push    bp
   seg000:3E87                 mov     bp, sp
   seg000:3E89                 call    sub_3E8E
   seg000:3E8C                 pop     bp
   seg000:3E8D                 retf
   seg000:3E8E
   seg000:3E8E ; =============== S U B R O U T I N E =======================================
   seg000:3E8E
   seg000:3E8E
   seg000:3E8E sub_3E8E        proc near               ; CODE XREF: seg000:3E89p
   seg000:3E8E                 push    dx
   seg000:3E8F                 [B][COLOR="DarkGreen"]mov     ax, 22Bh[/COLOR][/B]
   seg000:3E92                 call    sub_5B14
   seg000:3E95                 pop     dx
   seg000:3E96                 cmp     al, 1
   seg000:3E98                 jz      short loc_3E9C
   seg000:3E9A                 jmp     short loc_3EAC
   seg000:3E9C ; ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
   seg000:3E9C
   seg000:3E9C loc_3E9C:                               ; CODE XREF: sub_3E8E+Aj
   seg000:3E9C                 xor     ax, ax
   seg000:3E9E                 call    far ptr 0F000h:46FCh
   seg000:3EA3                 test    al, 4
   seg000:3EA5                 jnz     short loc_3EAC
   seg000:3EA7                 [B][COLOR="DarkGreen"]mov     ax, 0[/COLOR][/B]
   seg000:3EAA                 jmp     short locret_3EAF
   seg000:3EAC ; ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
   seg000:3EAC
   seg000:3EAC loc_3EAC:                               ; CODE XREF: sub_3E8E+Cj
   seg000:3EAC                                         ; sub_3E8E+17j
   seg000:3EAC                 [B][COLOR="DarkGreen"]mov     ax, 13h[/COLOR][/B]
   seg000:3EAF
   seg000:3EAF locret_3EAF:                            ; CODE XREF: sub_3E8E+1Cj
   seg000:3EAF                 retn
   seg000:3EAF sub_3E8E        endp
   seg000:3EAF
   

   See " mov ax, 22Bh". This show TOKEN ID is 022B.
4. Finally, when you get the TOKEN ID, you can use symcmos.exe to set the TOKEN ID value to 1.

 

I will try. Thanks Kizan for the quick reply !

 

Many thanx kizwan!!!

 

Its UEFI? Didn't look like it..

 

Hello, I'm from Russia (I use the translator Google). I have a problem with a notebook Emachines D440. I think a good solution would be to lower the voltage in the BIOS. The standard setup is not. Is there help?

 

Kizwan.. I'm writing from upgraded Notebook!
Everything seems to work nice! Ida too! (only for one core..)
Have I to do something?

 

UEFI doesn't always come with a mouse-driven GUI. E.g. InsydeH2O's setup and boot screens tends to look indistinguishable from PhoenixBIOS.

 

On my extensa 5220 it works great!!!

 

Hi Kizwan,

Don't know if you missed my post or not. Would you be able to mod the latest BIOS release, v1.15, for the Acer Aspire 7745G to unlock all hidden menus and such please, or explain how I could do it myself maybe?

Here is the download link: Aspire 7745G BIOS v1.15

 

Guys could someone give me an hand or point me on the right direction?
I've searched everywhere about this, but no solution founded.
What I need is a bios that has virtualization enabled for the acer aspire 5737z.
Please I'll be waiting for help, cheers!

 

Same here, I have searched everywhere for a modded VT enabled bios for an ACER 2930..Can anyone please please please help. Here is the link to the bios.

http://global-download.acer.com/GDF...ep3=ASPIRE 2930Z&OS=ALL&LC=en&BC=ACER&SC=PA_7

 

I'd be happy to pay a small incentive to anyone able to help me fix this problem...

 

Do you have a CPU that supports virtualization?

 

Hi All,

I'm afraid I'm only be able to work on the BIOS after Xmas. Sorry for any inconvenience. Don't worry, I have all of the request with me. Happy holidays!

Still pending:-
- <strike>Aspire 7745G (11 Dec, mod newer/latest version)</strike> ( Done! Post #1039 - 29 Dec)
- <strike>Dell Studio 1555 (27 Nov)</strike> ( Done! Post #2837 - 27 Dec)
- <strike>Packard Bell EN TR86 (28 Nov)</strike> ( Done! Post #2839 - 28 Dec)

NOT in pending list:-
- Aspire 2930 (19 Dec, VT menu)

@ Sergey1964, you can use RMClock to undervolt the CPU or replace thermal paste & clean the fan if CPU is overheating.

@ dadomar83, I'm glad to hear everything OK. For the time being, please try use ThrottleStop to enable dual-IDA mode (IDA on both cores). For the BIOS mod, I'll get back to you after holidays.

To everyone who requesting VT, please check your CPU specification at AMD or Intel website. CPU must support Virtualization (VT-x) before you can use VT-x. If CPU does support VT-x, I will add your request in "pending" list. Thank you.

 

Have a nice Xmas kizwan!No inconvencience, thank you for all.
In the meantime, I've got another challenge: 8gb ram!
We'll see the epilogue after Xmas!
Have a nice holiday!

 

guys i need advice

i want to upgrade my Acer 8935g CPU and GPU to (Q9200 & GTS 250m) I already have a Q9000 in it. Whats the best approach? shall I update bios to the acer 3212 first or after installation? or should I use the 3212 MOD bios?

can this be done on this machine? from what I've seen only one person has the Q9200 ES upgraded.

also how do I go about flashing the bios and making a backup of my currwent one just incase

thanks

 

Thanks kizwan. Much appreciated. Merry Xmas.

 

Indeed I do, I have recently upgraded to an intel t9550.

Once again it does support VT-x, it's a t9550 from intel.
Thanks for doing this I really couldn't do it on my own neither find anyone able to do it for me.
A Merry Christmas and much thanks!

 

hi, i have updated an older board of aspire 5630wlmi, and now the board is dead, i have installed bios version v3.66 downloaded from this forum, because it have an update for the gpu bios, how can i recover it?

 

Sorry, I must have missed it when I checked it earlier. It turn out modified BIOS for Aspire 5737Z already available. You can find it at post #1653.

Which modified BIOS did you use? I asked because the modified BIOS for Aspire 5630 contain original VBIOS (GPU BIOS). For BIOS recovery please refer to BIOS Recovery Procedure at first post. You'll need CRISIS package to create CRISIS disk. You also need a floppy disk, real floppy disk. This means you need USB floppy drive.

 

Hi m8 i have a question for you i know you dont do phoenix uefi but maybe you know some one that does or maybe where to find a flash tool for it and i dont meen the one you get for windows since the wont let you flash same or older bioses on your system wy im asking is that there is some guys over on mvktech that have the xps l702x that run uefi and they have modde the gpu bios but as you know its intergrated in the MBbios so they need tho reflash the compleate bios to be able to take advantage of the modde Vbios every thing is ready except they cant flash as of now since ph1691 and phlash16 wont work on the uefi thanks for your help

 

Basically just proceed with the CPU upgrade. BIOS mod only required if you get microcode update warning/error message during boot. That's all. Also if someone already successfully upgrade to Q9200, it should work on your notebook too.

Hi Torment78,

You cannot use phlash16.exe with UEFI. You need Phoenix UEFI flash tool for Phoenix UEFI BIOS. You can skip BIOS version check like this:-

Code:

pflash.exe /sa BIOS.ROM

If you're using WinFlash, create PFLASH.RSP file in WinFlash folder & the file should contain this:-

Code:

-sa

 

thanks m8
nice one +1 rep
have one mor question it says rom on your coding but the file they got is wph shoud they just change the exstention on the file they got to rom

 

Hi, I have downloaded the bios v3.66 uploaded by bob12x, i have used this because the board i flashed have issues with gpu (the system turn off when using acceleration), now i left this board apart, and im trying to get working the one i say in my post "Travelmate 5630 display issues", i cant do the recovery via pendrive?

 

The extension is not important. The BIOS file can be either .ROM or .WPH, sometime .BIN. Just make sure the file is BIOS file.

I don't know TravelMate 5630. I only know Acer produced Aspire 5630 & Extensa 5630. Where did you get the modified BIOS file?

 

Sorry for the misstake is an Aspire 5630 (5634wlmi). I get the bios from here http://forum.notebookreview.com/ace...zation-test-machine-acer-aspire-9420-a-6.html

I think is corrupted because if i turn on, it seems to boot os but the screen is unreadable.

 

If OS boot, you can do blind flash. Prepare a DOS bootable drive, put original BIOS file & phlash16.exe in it. Also create "autoexec.bat" file & put this in the .bat file (assuming BIOS file filename is bios.wph):-

Code:

phlash16.exe bios.wph /x /s /c /mfg /mode=3

 

Ok i will try that and post results when im at home, thanks for reply.

 

Great job, I've just installed it and everything works like a charm.
Thanks again!

 

well, it worked, now the notebook is working, but the gpu crash error still..... maybe is a defective board.

 

Hello, sorry for my language, I'm using google translator. My problem is I have a acer phoenix bios SecureCode 5230E with 1.36. I changed the processor to the T7500 and the bios gives me the error 02F0 ...
Any solution?
Thanks in advance.

 

Hello, Im wondering if anyone could makea modified BIOS for the Acer 5560G-SB448 that would allow me to use the discrete graphics card (currently the only options are integrated and switchable graphics), and to allow the enabling of AMD's Turbo CORE technology.

Belarc lists my current BIOS as Phoenix Technologies v1.09.

Thanks.

 

This is modified BIOS for Dell Studio 1555. It's base on BIOS A13. Use at your own risk!
Dell Studio 1555 R301502 A13 MOD.rar
( MD5: 4527DE40B95056F085F4DC38FAC0CE5F)

Changes:-
- Unlocked Sub-Menus





* The fan trip-point may not able to control the fan speed. On notebooks, usually fan is controlled by Embedded Controller (EC), not using standard ACPI fan control.

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.

 

Hi kizwan, hi @ all,

i have an TravelMate 5620 and i have successfully updatet my Bios with your "Aspire 9420 BIOS v1.24 MOD R9_4.rar"
the problem i have: i can not see the "advanced" settings button. why?
could anyone tell me, what happend?

thx so much,

PS: sorry for my bad english...

Edit: I found some details in kizwans PDF "Unlock Hidden Menue in Phoenix Hidden setup menue tutorial" i think that this Mod does not help me by my problem to set the clock multiplier to a higher level... (i like to overclock my TM 5620 without the setFSB tool)
it only enables the VT, right?

 

This is modified BIOS for Packard Bell EN TR85 / TR86 / TR87. It's base on BIOS v1.18. Use at your own risk!
Packard Bell EN TR85 TR86 TR87 1.18 EIST MOD.rar
( MD5: 8C5661F01DBAF6F489A7CB19C7D1F0D6)

Changes:-
- Unlocked Intel section
- Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) unlocked - for enabling dual-IDA using ThrottleStop.

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.

 

Please take a picture of the error & post it here.

Aspire 5560G have Phoenix SecureCore Tiano BIOS. It's UEFI. Sorry, UEFI mod is not supported yet.

(P/S: I'm looking for guinea-pig to test my UEFI mod. PM me if anyone interested.)

Hi,

The Advanced section only contain infrared menu (just one menu). This BIOS only contain VT menu for enabling VT-x. Unless you have extreme edition processor, you can't change multiplier, either using BIOS mod or tool(s). I think you mean, increased the bus speed. I don't know how to do that in BIOS. You'll have to use SetFSB. It's not expensive at all.

 

Thx for your answer

increase bus speed, right... i am using SetFSB, but my windows always freezes after i change the speed... i have tried serveral settings but nothing works :-(

I have read your post "http://forum.notebookreview.com/hardware-components-aftermarket-upgrades/401017-overclocking-acer-laptop-6.html#post6839268" this is the same clockgen as in my travelmate 5620... does SetFSB work fine in your Aspire?

Herjendil

PS: Thx for your great work in this Forum!

 

Hello

SONY VAIO VGN-C2Z/B

Pse need support for AHCI if it is possible ? (PBE strings show AHCI but i don't know how to enable it)

orginal bios:

2shared - download R0080J4.rar


tnx

 

Last time I use, SetFSB worked fine. Possibly you increased too much?

 

Hello,

The modified BIOS for Sony Vaio VGN-C2Z can be found at post #449. AHCI Configuration menu is located under "Advanced" \ "Workaround Control Sub-Menu" \ "ICH Control Sub-Menu" \ "Integrated Device Control Sub-Menu".

 

OK i found it . tnx .. but i have to ask if VAIO VGN-C series support crisis flash for recovering bios ?

 

I don't know for sure. It should support CRISIS recovery. Hotkey to trigger CRISIS recovery is Fn+Esc too.

 

There is no option to PM..

 

You need 5 or 6 (don't remember right now) quality posts to get PM rights.

 

The modified BIOS for Aspire 7745G, base on BIOS v1.15 is available at Post #1039.

 

Cool thanks, Still not sure how to go about it - Increasing the Video Ram beyond 256megs via the UMA - it's still locked at 256 megs

What other settings changes will allow the locked VRAM to be unlocked besides the UMA setting? The 3303 bios mod dosent unlock the Acer Aspire 6530 bios video graphics settings completely!