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    CF-18 Bios update

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by Kai453, Nov 10, 2018.

  1. Kai453

    Kai453 Newbie

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    Hi guys, looking for the latest Bios update for a CF-18 Mk 4 (want to change bios splash screen) but can’t seem to see it on Panasonics website? Not sure if they’ve stopped support for it or something? Would anyone have a link to, or a file to send me?
    Many thanks, Kai
     
    Kai453, Nov 10, 2018
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    toughasnails Toughbook Moderator Moderator

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    Many years ago. Panasonic never really did much in bios updates like other companies. You should not need an update to change your splash screen. Others here have done it without it but I have not .
     
    toughasnails, Nov 10, 2018
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    Shawn Crackpot Search Ninja and Options Whore

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    You don't need a BIOS update to change the splash screen.
    Save your existing BIOS, then change the splash on the saved file.
    Reinstall modified BIOS.
     
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    Kai453 Newbie

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    Thanks for the replies, I thought this may be the case. Best program to use to save the existing Bios and instructions to do so? Many thanks
     
    Kai453, Nov 12, 2018
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    Shawn Crackpot Search Ninja and Options Whore

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    Depends upon what bios is in it.
    Phoenix? AMI? ???
     
    Shawn, Nov 12, 2018
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    Kai453 Newbie

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    The CF-18 has Phoenix bios.
    Thanks
     
    Kai453, Nov 12, 2018
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    The ones I did all were AMI.
    Do a google search for logo or maybe splash change Phoenix bios
     
    Shawn, Nov 12, 2018
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