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    CF-19DJG30BM bios

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by safn1949, Apr 30, 2017.

  1. safn1949

    safn1949 I'm sure I'm on the wrong planet

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    Ok, I have 2 zero hour Mk1's, I updated the bios on the other but this one gives me the " will not run on this unit" error. Not a huge deal but I would like to get to the Vista bios. I have read a lot of post here and so on but found no definitive answers. 20170430_184422.jpg
     
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    Are they both the same model as in 19D or is one a 19C ?
     
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    safn1949 I'm sure I'm on the wrong planet

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    One is a 19C, Shawn and I are plotting to flash the bios in dos. Need to get the right tool to try it.

    Got the 19C flashed, no problem.
     
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    Sometime ago I heard the same thing. The "C" upgraded but the "D" would not. Never did find out why.....sorry
     
    toughasnails, May 1, 2017
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    Shawn, May 1, 2017
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    safn1949 I'm sure I'm on the wrong planet

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    Yep,it was just missing the card,has a 5100 in it now. So far nothing seems to work, I just emailed you a copy of the upgraded 19C bios and the original 19D. I tried using phlash and it will not work, winphlash will not work either. It's just a challenge now to see if we can figure it out. :D
     
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    I would check the DOS files used for upgrade what exact model they support to flash.

    BU19M1.exe -mlist

    If your model is not there maybe you can use the -m parameter of BU19M1.exe to change the model from D to C. I am not sure about the exact format of the command but I see it listed in the optional parameters.

    Also you can use the -d parameter which ignores everything and just flashes the BIOS file. If you know you have the correct file you can try it. It will ignore battery/AC charger/CRC error in case of modded BIOS/etc and proceed with flashing.

    Last resort if the above are not working for you, use a flash programmer and dump the C model BIOS and flash it on the D model.

    Hope it helps...
     
    tomcatsniper, May 3, 2017
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    The bios readme file says it is for both d and c.

    I Sent the info to safn to change model number. That would be my first try.
    Then go with the d to force it.

    He sold the power supply and is waiting on a replacement.

    I Think the flash is being prevent because that cf19 was a federal model.
     
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    safn1949 I'm sure I'm on the wrong planet

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    I'm going to try it tomorrow,busy tonight installing SSD in a 30 and calibrating a battery. Grabbed 2 power supplies from storage so thats a go.
     
    safn1949, May 4, 2017
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    safn1949 I'm sure I'm on the wrong planet

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    Ok, how do I extract the BU19M1.exe from the bios update. My brain just locked up. :eek:
     
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    use 7zip
     
    Shawn, May 5, 2017
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    safn1949 I'm sure I'm on the wrong planet

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    I'll be ok, really I will. o_O
     
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    That's what my therapist says about me....
    I think he's lying.
    Paranoid and depressed? who me?...
     
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    safn1949 I'm sure I'm on the wrong planet

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    wb191v16.exe is the file and it doesn't work, there is no BU19M1.exe
     
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    huh?

    They make computers for technology challenged people.
    You need me to send you one?
    It's a white Macbook....
     
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    you have mail...
     
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    safn1949 I'm sure I'm on the wrong planet

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    Why yes I do. And the winner is...XP. BU19Mk1.exe give the error " for CF-19Mk1 only". EU19Mk1.exe gives the error "cannot find file". For the $57 it cost me I will put XP on it and say the heck with it. :D Or Linux but it has GPS and that's another entire can of worms. Hey Jeff, want a now 10 hour 19Mk1?
     
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    /me sits back eating popcorn ...
     
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    I sent a email with a probable solution.
    If it works, I will post it here.
     
    Shawn, May 10, 2017
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    what is the -d switch?
     
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    Sure. I have more caddies and a battery.

    Send it on down with some pepper bacon.
     
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    safn1949 I'm sure I'm on the wrong planet

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    On the way.... :D
     
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    -d will ignore missing battery, or if you have battery will ignore charger connection and will ignore CRC errors if you modded a BIOS file but you still want to flash it. Practically will flash the rom file no matter what.

    I use it always with modded files because otherwise I cannot do it except using the direct programmer on the chip itself.
     
    tomcatsniper, May 11, 2017
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  25. CWB32

    CWB32 Need parts for my flying saucer.

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    sooo ... "-d" = the "oh hell" mode .
    as in , "oh hell , i'm pooched now" .

    /me needs to take a closer look at this stuff .
     
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