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    CF-29MK2 BIOS won't update

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by Astro25, Dec 23, 2011.

  1. Astro25

    Astro25 Newbie

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    Lontime lurker, first post.
    First off, this is THE site for Toughbook fans. Learned quite a bit reading dozens of threads, learned tremendously cool stuff. Hope to be able to return the favors.

    to the point, got a fairly clean Toughbook CF-29mk2. Actual model number is CF-29ENKNXKM. Matches what shows up in the BIOS along with the serial number, so everything appears kosher.

    Current BIOS is V2.00L16, EC version V2.50L15.
    Downloaded what I thought was the correct update from Panasonic support:
    Official Support Download Center of the Drivers, Manuals and FAQs | TOUGHBOOK | Panasonic

    And of course the BIOS update says: "not for this model" and fails.

    So is this not the correct version for my machine?

    Thanks in advance,

    Erik
     
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  2. toughasnails

    toughasnails Toughbook Moderator Moderator

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    Well it should be

    Model Number:
    CF-29ENKNXKM

    Status:
    DISCONTINUED

    MSRP:$5,336

    Description: Pentium M 1.3G LV (Centrino), 13.3Transmissive Touch XGA, 256MB,40GB,WLAN802.11b+g, WinXP,BacklitKBD,Dual Connector,WIRELESS READY, Secured HDD/Battery doors
     
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  3. db04p71

    db04p71 Notebook Deity

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  4. TopCop1988

    TopCop1988 Toughbook Aficionado

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    Model Number: CF-29ENKNXKM
    Status: DISCONTINUED
    MSRP: $5,336
    Description: Intel® Pentium M 718 1.3GHz LV (Centrino), 13.3" XGA Transmissive Touch Screen, 256MB RAM, 40GB HDD, Intel® 802.11b+g WLAN, Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional, Backlit Keyboard, Dual Hi-Gain Antenna Pass-thru Connectors, WIRELESS READY, Secured HDD/Battery Doors

    It is indeed a Mk2
    This may seem like a silly question, but: "Did you RTFM?" :confused: ;) :rolleyes: :D

    CF29mk2BiosUpdateManual.pdf (16.6 kb)

     
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  5. Astro25

    Astro25 Newbie

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    This may explain it. No WWAN card is installed. Guess it's not a big deal as I don't have any plans to use a WWAN card, I just tether it to my Iphone over WiFi (Verizon charges 20 bucks for this "feature" but it's worth it) anyway.

    Picked up a NOS yellow tabbed OEM battery with a 2009 date code off Ebay for $30 shipped, lasted for 5 hours straight tonight, not bad but we'll see how long it lasts.

    Next item to purchase is a DVD/CD-RW drive and caddy. Going rate seems to about $50-$60 on the used market. Sound reasonable?
     
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