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    CF- 19 Powers up when i plug in mains ?

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by Nultyg, Mar 31, 2015.

  1. Nultyg

    Nultyg Newbie

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    Hi,

    New to the forum and new to the CF19 ( Heavy user of Itronix IX325 beforehand).

    Hope you can help..... I have a CF-19 which keeps powering up when i put it on mains-charge, is there anyway to stop this from happening ?

    If i have missed any info then please feel free to ask/advise.

    Many thanks in advance.

    Gary
     
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    BaRRmaley Notebook Deity

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    BIOS - Main - Power On AC: Disabled
     
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    Hi BaRRmaley,

    Thanks for your response.

    I don't seem to have this option in the BIOS - i take it ill need to find a BIOS update ? Any advise where i can source this ?

    Thanks

    Gary
     
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    Shawn Crackpot Search Ninja and Options Whore

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    What is the full model number?
     
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    Its quite an old unit - CF-19FHY77AE
     
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    Welcome to the Panasonic Toughbook Forum
    Well it's what we call a MK2 (mark 2)
     
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    Hi Toughasnails...

    Thanks for the response.

    I am on the Panasonic support website and don't see any BIOS updates for this model (MK2)... can you advise where else i can obtain an update to remove this power up issue ?

    Thanks

    Gary
     
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    Try Panasonic Dashboard utility for your OS. Don't look for mk2 - this utility seems to be universal :)
    It has Power On AC setting, maybe your system will allow you to turn this setting off.
     

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    Try a power pull reset....

    Finding a bios update may be a challenge. I have one from Panasonic, but it says its not for your model.
    By the way yours was built for Welsh Water model CF-19FHY77AE.
    You will need a bios update to cure your issue..
    You can try this one and see if it will install.......Panasonic probably has it locked from working on improper models.

    Here is what the Bios file text says.

    The Reason of revision:
    Bios Change for CF-19mk2 standard models to support Gobi & Atheros WLAN .
    This BIOS is able to use for both current revision ICH8(B1 step) and new revision ICH8(B2 step).

    CF-19F/G/H(mk2)
    CF-19mk2 Standard models(CF-19[F/G/J]xxxxxx)

    CF-19mk2 standard models CF-19[F/G/J]xxxxxx except the following special models.
    exception 1: Socom model - CF-19[F/G]xx[32/33/52/53]AM
    exception 2: Allstate Insurance model - CF-19FHL[58/59/60]AM
    exception 3: MET Police model - CF-19FHG19BE
    exception 4: AT&T model - CF-19FHG83AM
    exception 5: Ford model - CF-19FHG67AM
    exception 6: Enel model - CF-19FHG02NT
    exception 7: Russia model - CF-19[F/G]xxxxx9
    exception 8: DT model - CF-19FHY50[B/T]G
    exception 9: RAC model - CF-19FHG07AE
    exception 10: Leicestershire Police model - CF-19FHG76AE
    exception 11: Welsh Water model - CF-19FHY77AE
    exception 12: UL1604 model - CF-19[F/G]{1/6]xxxxM
    exception 13: ATEX model - CF-19[F/G][3/8]xxxxx
     
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    Hi Shawn,

    Thanks for your response.

    Can you point me in the location of the update and i'll give it a try ?

    Once again many thanks.
     
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    Now that you have 5 posts I can.....
    incoming PM
     
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