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    CF 18 GPS set-up problem

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by fastbike, Sep 2, 2010.

  1. fastbike

    fastbike Newbie

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    Hi

    I just bought a CF18 on ebay and I installed the GPS. Unfortunately in BIOS there is no possibility to enable the GPS device (no choce present in the BIOS menu). Is there a possibility to update the bios? Maybe bios don't recognize GPS because GPS is not regurarly installed?

    Thanks for any help in advance!!!
     
    fastbike, Sep 2, 2010
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  2. steven_191

    steven_191 Notebook Guru

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    i think you will also need the appropriate drivers before it will work. not sure if the toughbooks are produced with all drivers present or just the ones for the parts installed. dont mess with the bios until you know for certain you have to. and even then, only do it if you really have to.
     
    steven_191, Sep 2, 2010
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  3. Doobi

    Doobi ToughBook DeityInTraining

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    I can say that when I installed the GPS in my CF-19, the option in the BIOS did not show up until it was installed correctly, and the drivers were installed. Once the cable is connected, and the drivers installed, the option in the BIOS showed up to enable. I hope this helps and is the same for the CF-18. FYI, it was the same on the CF-28 and CF-29.
     
    Doobi, Sep 2, 2010
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  4. TopCop1988

    TopCop1988 Toughbook Aficionado

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    You're probably going to need this:

    Title: GPS Registry Patch Application
    Model Number: CF-18D/E(Mk2) CF-18[D/E][H/J/K/L/N/M]xxxBx
    Operating System: Windows XP SP2
    Language: English
    Release Date: 05/18/2005
    File Name: gps_18_2_d030324.exe [221.0 kb]

    or this:

    Title: GPS Registry Patch Application
    Model Number: CF-18F/G/H(Mk3) CF-18[F/G][H/J/K/L/N/M]xxxBx
    Operating System: Windows XP SP2
    Language: English
    Release Date: 02/25/2005
    File Name: gps_18_3_d030324.exe [221.0 kb]

    or this:

    Title: GPS Registry Patch Application
    Model Number: CF-18K/L(Mk4) CF-18[K/L][H/J/K/L/N/M]xxxBx
    Operating System: Windows XP SP2
    Language: English
    Release Date: 10/06/2005
    File Name: gps_18_4_d030324.exe [221.0 kb]

    or this:

    Title: GPS Registry Patch Application
    Model Number: CF-18N/P(Mk5) CF-18[N/P][H/J/K/L/N/M]xxxBx
    Operating System: Windows XP SP2
    Language: English
    Release Date: 04/11/2006
    File Name: gps_18_5_d030324.exe [233.0 kb]

    Now do you see why we ask for the complete Model Number (CF-18xxxxxxx)? :rolleyes: ;) :)
     
    TopCop1988, Sep 2, 2010
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  5. ohlip

    ohlip Toughbook Modder

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    The gps option on the bios will only be display if you've installed the gps into its serial terminal on the motherboard correctly. It will not display on the bios If you use a ie...USB type or BT type. May I know what type of gps you've installed?


    ohlip
     
    ohlip, Sep 2, 2010
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  6. fastbike

    fastbike Newbie

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    Thanks of all thanks for all reply!!
    Unfortunately none of this file is working. When I launch the exe file the message "this machine doesnt' support this file" appears.
    The full model is CF18BEK01ME and the gps module should be a Panasonic.

    what can I do more?
     
    fastbike, Sep 21, 2010
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  7. Alex

    Alex Super Moderator

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    Alex, Sep 21, 2010
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  8. Outback

    Outback Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,
    Bios see without driver the GPS if it is intalled correctly.
    I have never see some CF-18 MK1 with integrated EOM GPS , it's possible what this model don't work with a gps ????
    Regards.
    Philippe
     
    Outback, Sep 22, 2010
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