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    What BIOS verison should I have to use the t-screen on the CF-30 for XP?

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by Rob, Apr 9, 2011.

  1. Rob

    Rob Toughbook Aficionado

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    What BIOS verison should I have to use the t-screen on the CF-30 for XP?

    I have 1.01L20 now on my old CF-30 and it was running win 7 perfectly (touch and all). now I want to go back to Windows XP and I've cloned it up and the t-screen isn't working... I'm just wondering what version should I have to make XP work again and where to get it?

    I found this on pannys site: Toughbook Computer Support - BIOS, EC and Utility Updates

    There are 4 different BIOS versions on that page :(

    I've looked at XP mark 1's that I have in stock and they have 1.00L14 or 1.00L15...

    HELP!

    Thanks
     
  2. db04p71

    db04p71 Notebook Deity

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    I think you need this one:

    http://pc-dl.panasonic.co.jp/dl/download/file/011545/s/05400ae625da78d7/bios_30_1_r080014.exe

    Download Details:
    Title: BIOS V1.00L20 / EC V1.00L17 (Feb‚ 2008)
    Model Number: CF-30C/D(mk1)
    CF-30[B/C/D/E]xxxxBx (For XP Downgrade Model Only)
    Windows Vista -> Windows XP
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    Last Updated Date: 2008/04/18
    File Description First Release We will release the "BIOS/EC for Upgrading to Vista" and "BIOS/EC for Re-Downgrading to XP" for 30mk1 XP Downgrade model. This is the BIOS update for CF-30(mk1) Windows XP Downgrade Model only. Before updating‚ please confirm information in the web page of ″CF-30/CF-19 Windows Vista Product Recovery DVD-ROM Provision Program″. CF-30/CF-19 Windows Vista Product Recovery DVD-ROM Provision Program (First) Product Recovery DVD-ROM Provision Program | Windows® Vista Support Information | TOUGHBOOK | Panasonic
     
  3. Rob

    Rob Toughbook Aficionado

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    This is just marvelous! OMG! It worked great! I love the people on this forum! SERIOUSLY.

    At one point I almost started sweating because it took about 10 seconds to turn to the POST screen after I downgraded lol.

    Thanks again!