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    CF-30 Bios Update

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by JoshChurchill, Jul 30, 2019.

  1. JoshChurchill

    JoshChurchill Newbie

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    Im looking too find out what is the latest bios for the cf-30? I read that it was L21 but can find no reference to it on the site. Anyone have a link. Excuse the post if im breaking a rule but I cant PM yet.
     
    JoshChurchill, Jul 30, 2019
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    Wyoming88! Notebook Evangelist

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    Wyoming88!, Jul 30, 2019
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  3. JoshChurchill

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    That is the Stock update, there were updates to it though.
     
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    That manual that evenflow153 posted is for the CF-30MK1 is for the Vista / W7 update or downgrade to XP. This is the only update that is still available. There might of been a L21 at one time but not sure if it was an update. I think it was on a special order 30. Panasonic does not put out many BIOS updates for any of there Toughbooks

    http://pc-dl.panasonic.co.jp/itn/index.html
     
    toughasnails, Jul 30, 2019
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  5. Wyoming88!

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    It’s not like other brands either.
     
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    Post the full model number of your CF 30.
     
    Shawn, Jul 30, 2019
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    Its put on the bottom near some barcodes
     
    Wyoming88!, Jul 30, 2019
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    Yes but it's best to check the bios. We found that sometimes seller's change the bottom cover due to damage and not change the sticker. The bios is always right.
     
    toughasnails, Jul 30, 2019
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    i mean it is good to check that. lucky for me this has never happed
     
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    Full model number is cf30-kcqtwam
     
    JoshChurchill, Sep 26, 2019
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    safn1949 I'm sure I'm on the wrong planet

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    No bios update listed for a Mk3, I don't think they ever had one. As others have said its very rare to see bios updates.
     
    safn1949, Sep 29, 2019
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    The L21 is not enough info.
    What version do you have now and why do you want to change it?
    Is it version 3.00 or 3.10?

    I found V3.10L17
     
    Shawn, Sep 29, 2019
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    ...There’s an upgrade to Vista or a Downgrade to XP...
    Or is that just for the older Mks?



    Sent from my CF-54
     
    UNCNDL1, Sep 29, 2019
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  14. toughasnails

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    As far as I know it's just for the MK1
     
    toughasnails, Sep 29, 2019
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