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    CF-30 MK2 BIOS flasher

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by Fang88, Oct 18, 2015.

  1. Fang88

    Fang88 Newbie

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    Hello,
    Where I can get BU30M2.exe for my Toughbook CF-30 MK2 laptop?
    Thank you
     
    Fang88, Oct 18, 2015
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  2. Shawn

    Shawn Crackpot Search Ninja and Options Whore

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    Good luck
    I don't think we have any factory BIOS upgrades for a mk2.
     
    Shawn, Oct 18, 2015
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  3. safn1949

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

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    Nope,only Mk1
     
    safn1949, Oct 19, 2015
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  4. Fang88

    Fang88 Newbie

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    Thank you very much!!!!!!!!!!
     
    Fang88, Oct 19, 2015
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    helllo there db04p71. can i have also the link for BU30M2.exe. thanks in advance!
     
    benche726, Oct 29, 2015
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  6. Zeewulf

    Zeewulf Notebook Enthusiast

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    What was the last BIOS released for the CF-30F3SAXAM Mk2 and where can I get it please ?
     
    Zeewulf, Feb 5, 2016
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  7. toughasnails

    toughasnails Toughbook Moderator Moderator

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    Welcome to the Panasonic Toughbook forum
    Panasonic never released another BIOS for the 30MK2. Only one they did for the 30 was the MK1 and that was for the Vista/W7 update.
     
    toughasnails, Feb 5, 2016
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  8. Zeewulf

    Zeewulf Notebook Enthusiast

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    So are the ones on my machine the correct original ones then ?

    BIOS = V2.00L14
    Embedded Controller = V2.00L11
     
    Zeewulf, Feb 6, 2016
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  9. toughasnails

    toughasnails Toughbook Moderator Moderator

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    I am at work now but will check for you later unless someone else has one.
     
    toughasnails, Feb 6, 2016
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  10. Shawn

    Shawn Crackpot Search Ninja and Options Whore

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    The CF30 mk1 is the only mk that require a different BIOS for different OS's
    A CF30 mk2 and CF30 mk3 will work fine with any BIOS and any OS combination.
     
    Last edited: Feb 6, 2016
    Shawn, Feb 6, 2016
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  11. db04p71

    db04p71 Notebook Deity

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    The only updated bios is V2.00L15, ec V2.00L14

    The only purpose of the update, that I am aware of, is to enable the use of a Gobi card.

    The update was not widely released. It is not an .exe file run from within Windows.
     
    db04p71, Feb 6, 2016
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  12. toughasnails

    toughasnails Toughbook Moderator Moderator

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    You have the same bios as me.
     
    toughasnails, Feb 6, 2016
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  13. Zeewulf

    Zeewulf Notebook Enthusiast

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    I might be picking your brains then as I'm completely new to Toughbooks and will be setting up / upgrading a CF-30F3SAXAM. First thing I need to find is a new top cover as this one has cracked.

    I'll probably start my own thread though when I start.
     
    Zeewulf, Feb 8, 2016
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  14. CWB32

    CWB32 Need parts for my flying saucer.

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    picture of cracked cover .
    yeppers ... it is a good idea to start a new thread when you get after setting the machine up .

    bonus !
    these machines have a high magnesium content aluminum alloy case .
    take a piece of your old busted case and heat it up with a propane or mapp gas torch ...
    wheeeeee !
     
    CWB32, Feb 8, 2016
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  15. Shawn

    Shawn Crackpot Search Ninja and Options Whore

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    grind em up and use them as fire starter.
     
    Shawn, Feb 8, 2016
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  16. Zeewulf

    Zeewulf Notebook Enthusiast

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    [​IMG]

    Cracked Cover by hinge, top right of pic.
     
    Zeewulf, Feb 8, 2016
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  17. CWB32

    CWB32 Need parts for my flying saucer.

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    that's a pretty decent break ... and it didn't affect the lcd .
     
    CWB32, Feb 8, 2016
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  18. Zeewulf

    Zeewulf Notebook Enthusiast

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    Nope LCD works fine, might have been replaced though before I bought it:

    [​IMG]
     
    Zeewulf, Feb 8, 2016
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    Hi db04p71, i know its an old one but please could you send me the link for BU30M2.exe

    Thanks
     
    turbotim, Feb 8, 2016
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  20. CWB32

    CWB32 Need parts for my flying saucer.

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    did you catch the part back in the bios that you can set a high and low maximum brightness level with ?
     
    CWB32, Feb 8, 2016
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  21. toughasnails

    toughasnails Toughbook Moderator Moderator

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    There is no link for it...Panasonic took it down some time ago.
     
    toughasnails, Feb 8, 2016
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  22. turbotim

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    Thank you db04p71, greatly appreciated.
     
    turbotim, Feb 12, 2016
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  23. Fang88

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    I wonder if BU30M2 utility can change MAC address?
     
    Fang88, Jul 30, 2016
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    MAC address should be on the WWAN card not the BIOS.
     
    Shawn, Jul 31, 2016
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    Fang88 Newbie

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    Thank you, yes I found it yesterday.
    What is
    [OEM Strings]
    Description 1 = Xpbx2Bu-OiFMG
    Description 2 = FosiCR054u-mE
    Description 3 = VmNngTKnAPhyQ
     
    Fang88, Jul 31, 2016
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  26. Shawn

    Shawn Crackpot Search Ninja and Options Whore

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    I never could figure out what they mean. Hopefully someone else knows.
     
    Shawn, Jul 31, 2016
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