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    BIOS CF30MK3

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by Ralf1967, Apr 27, 2017.

  1. Ralf1967

    Ralf1967 Newbie

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    Hello together,

    I search the following file to update the CF30 BIOS: cf30k_mk3_bios_r-2009-0027-binary.zip

    Can anybody send me this file please?

    Thank you and sorry for my English ..

    Ralf
     
    Ralf1967, Apr 27, 2017
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  2. Shawn

    Shawn Crackpot Search Ninja and Options Whore

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    I probably have that at home.

    PM me your email address.
     
    Shawn, Apr 27, 2017
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  3. Ralf1967

    Ralf1967 Newbie

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    Hi Shawn, i'm sorry, I can't send you a PM ... I found this :
    "You will need at least 5 quality posts to have access to the Private Messaging (PM) and signature system. This is to stop spam created by bots.
    After you have reached 5 posts you will need to wait for usergroup promotions which runs at 11pm EST every night."

    Is it forbidden to post my Mail Adress?
     
    Ralf1967, Apr 27, 2017
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  4. toughasnails

    toughasnails Toughbook Moderator Moderator

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    Check your inbox at the top right of this page "Conversation" i sent you and shawn one. you should be able to reply to it.
     
    toughasnails, Apr 27, 2017
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  5. Ralf1967

    Ralf1967 Newbie

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    Hi Shawn, thanks for the files. Unfortunately, it did not work. The version is not accepted. I want to update the BIOS to reset the Splash Screen to Panasonic (Default)

    Here are the data of my computer:

    Modell: CF-30KTQ24A6
    BIOS Version: V3.00L20E M33
    EC: V3.00L17

    Does anyone have another idea or another BIOS version ?

    Ralf
     
    Ralf1967, Apr 28, 2017
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    Shellback Notebook Geek

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    Shellback, Apr 28, 2017
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  7. Shawn

    Shawn Crackpot Search Ninja and Options Whore

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    There is a way to remove the logo.
    I have done it recently.
    You need to backup the existing BIOS to a ROM file. Then modify the logo in that ROM file.
    Save the modded file and reflash it back.
     
    Shawn, Apr 28, 2017
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  8. Ralf1967

    Ralf1967 Newbie

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    Hello,
    it took me some time but I would now like to show you my results ...

    With Shawn's tip, I was able to remove the Splash logo. For this I have made a backup of the BIOS with "AFUWINGUI 3.07.01" (under Windows)
    After a long search I found the program CHANGELOGO to change the image in the previously secured ROM. Afterwards you can flip the BIOS back with AFUWINGUI

    The secured BIOS however only has a size of 1.536 KB. The original size is 4,096 KB. However, only this BIOS could be traced back. All other attempts failed.

    First of all it helped me. Thanks for your support !!!

    Ralf
     
    Ralf1967, Apr 30, 2017
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  9. tomcatsniper

    tomcatsniper Notebook Geek

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    Hello,

    In the end anyone has that file? cf30k_mk3_bios_r-2009-0027-binary.zip
    I would really appreciate it if someone can send it to me.

    Regards!
     
    tomcatsniper, May 3, 2017
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  10. Ralf1967

    Ralf1967 Newbie

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    Hi, I can send you the file ... Oh, it's to large. PM me your eMail and I will mail it to you
     
    Ralf1967, May 3, 2017
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  11. PaW2000

    PaW2000 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi i wonder if you still have this file and can send it to me?
     
    PaW2000, Mar 25, 2018
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  12. SugarD-x

    SugarD-x Notebook Geek

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    Sorry to bump this, but is that the latest official CF-30 MK3 BIOS? (Or at least for the CF-30K MK3?)

    I'm trying to hunt it down so I can update mine. My replacement motherboard in my CF-30K MK3 is on V3.00L16, which from my understanding is pretty outdated.
     
    SugarD-x, Jun 25, 2018
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  13. SugarD-x

    SugarD-x Notebook Geek

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    Anyone able to answer this? I hate to keep bumping this, but surprisingly I can't find any definitive information on this subject anywhere. Panasonic also does not offer any BIOS updates for the MK3 models on their website, (which is pretty strange considering they offer them for the MK1 and MK2).
     
    SugarD-x, Jun 30, 2018
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  14. Geraout

    Geraout Notebook Consultant

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    Does anyone have a download link for AFUWINGUI 3.07.01 please?

    I've searched but can only find reference to the file and instructions but no actual download.
     
    Geraout, Jul 1, 2018
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  15. Shawn

    Shawn Crackpot Search Ninja and Options Whore

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    why that particular version?
     
    Shawn, Jul 1, 2018
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  16. Geraout

    Geraout Notebook Consultant

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    It was the one that Ralf1967 used in his post above. If another version will do the job I'd welcome a download link to it....
     
    Geraout, Jul 2, 2018
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  17. Toyo

    Toyo Notebook Deity

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    Try this link.
    ftp://ftp.panasonic.com/pub/panasonic/toughbook/downloads/BIOS/CF-30/
     
    Toyo, Jul 2, 2018
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