cf-19 mk3 bios

hi i have just had the bios chip replaced in my toughbook cf-19 mk3 but i need the bios file can anyone copy thers or know where i could get it i have been in touch with panasonic to check the details of my computer and everything checks out but for them to do the bios they wanted $300 plus shipping too and from america any help would be much appreciated

 

Panasonic Mobile Computer Bios, EC, and Utilities Downloads ???

 

yea i checked there you can only get downloads for the mk1 and mk4

 

Welcome to the Toughbook forum
Since you are new please go over this ... http://forum.notebookreview.com/panasonic/351660-mandatory-reading-anyone-who-posts-panasonic-forum.html don't want any one to say anything they shouldn't

 

so i cant ask for a bios rom? im not asking how to bypass a password i know it cant be done

 

Thats ok to ask for one...just wanted to make sure you you read the rules. It might surprised you how many questions start like yours and a couple post later pop the question.

 

It's worth to try with the mk4 rom.

 

I think our moderator has that ESPN thing and can see into the future.

 

yea i know it can be a touchy subject talking about the bios do you think the mk4 rom might work?

 

I don't think I would try it. You need to first see what the difference is between the mk3 and mk4. If I am right they are totally diferent.

 

thats what i was thinking i think i just need someone to copy there bios rom for me

 

I think you'll make a brick.

So why did you change the bios chip?

 

I agree to...these are way to different

MK3...Intel Core Duo CPU U9300 @ 1.20GHz
MK4...Intel Core i5-540UM ULV 1.2 GHz

 

yea i thought that i cant believe panasonic dont provide the bios file. it had a custom bios and barely anything worked on it so i sent it off to someone and its they who have changed the bios chip

 

Yes, it won't work if it is for different chipset!

What about mk1 - is it close to mk3?

 

i think i actually need a mk3 bios its not really similar to a mk1 or 4 is the mk1 and two not core duo and the mk3 core2duo?

 

Thanks ohlip i will let you know if it works

 

i think the only version with some chances of working is the Mk2 bios, as both mk2 and mk3 are Core2 Duo (U7500, U9300), with Centrino2, simlar speed DDR2.
But you will need the most up-to-date mk2 bios version, so it will have a chance of knowing how to setup the new CPU.

mk4 is a completely new architecture (Core i5) with IMC (memory controller on the CPU), etc. No way it will work.

 

The chipset is different in the Mk2 vs the Mk3. 965 Intel (x3100 graphics) vs the GS45 Intel (HD4500 graphics)

What is your full model number? I have sent you a link to a possible motherboard replacement from a seller that ships overseas in the PM I sent. I have one of those boards but I don't know if you have a digitizer unit or not.

 

Very interesting read.My cf19 mk3 dual touch that I bought was well damaged and have had the screen replaced and it too has a custom bios as not a lot works,ie wifi card slot 1394 etc.

Why is it so hard to find a bios file for the mk3.I have a mk3 bios update program if it works but no file to use with it.

dellboykev what sort of job was it to get the bios chip replaced?

 

Its not something the average guy can do in his shop unless you got $10000.00 + to spend on the machine to do it

 

I understand what you say toughasnails,it would have to be sent away to get the chip changed by someone with the proper tackle.I have a friend who does car ecu eeproms changes for a living but think this is out of his league.

I don't want to risk bricking it as I am using it now and also without a bios file it isn't a viable option.

At the moment my cf19 works and I have a 3.99 ebay mini wifi dongle in the rear usb for my wifi at home,it would good though, to get it as it should be with everything enabled as it is a cracking machine as is,a good step up from my aged cf18 mk3

 

the model number of my toughbook is cf-19kdr01ce i sent it off to a bios specialist in wales but i think he is still having abit of trouble with it ohlip helped me out but the guy i sent it too says he needs a 4mb file witch i assume is the rom file? I dont think i would want to put a mk2 motherboard in it, it kinda defeats the purpose of getting a mk3 but thanks for the info

 

Mine is the same model number.
I have read my bios with an universal bios backup tool and opened it with AMIBCP v4.53 and found that everything seems to be enabled but when i use Panasonic pci all is disabled.
My rom file is 4kb but I am confused to why everything looks to be enabled but the pci viewer says not

 

Try different backup software. 4k is not the complete rom. Try the official tool from the bios mfg.

 

U not only have to set it to enabled, also change 'access' to 'supervisor'.
Also keep in mind, if u change something, if the module is not active, also enable switch will not work.

 

could you please send me a copy of your rom file johnsboy?

 

Can't seem to upload my rom file,it keeps failing.
Can anyone help on this

 

hi can anyone help i am still stuck i need a 4mb bios rom for my computer i have a zip of my rom file if anyone wants or needs it

 

hi if anyone has a cf19 mk3 and would like to give me a rom file of there bios they can do so by downloading Universal BIOS Backup ToolKit 2.0 from Download Universal BIOS Backup ToolKit 2.0.zip might say it is a virus but it isnt i have just tried it it only takes two seconds to run and back up your bios please help

 

dellboykev, I have my bios file saved but don't know how I can upload it on here.
You are more than welcome to it if you give me an email to attach it to.
By the way did you send yours to Grains bios repair,if so how much did it cost to get the chip changed and is it a brick at the moment.

 

ill send you my email address my computer is with Grains now i think he charges £50 to change the bios chip but i am still waiting to see if he can do it because he hasn't got the rom file for the mk3 he is going to try and contact panasonic himself next week

 

Sound more like a driver problem than bios, what operating system are you running?

 

Nope , not a driver problem. Panasonic is known for having custom bios and this is what happens

 

As toughasnails said its not a driver problem the bios is locked.
I have both xp and vista panasonic restore discs and it is still the same.
I have sorted mine though, got myself another damaged mk3 unit of ebay that has no bios passwords. The screen was missing but booted it up with a restore disc and all worked ok so swapped the motherboard into mine and now have a mk3 dual touch with everything enabled and only showing 50 hours, also a pile of bits left over for the next one.

 

anyone know where i can get a mk3 motherboard from or an old smashed mk3?

 

Hello,I have the same problem like you .Can you send me a pm or a link with the Bios for cf19 mk3 thank you

 

For all of you looking for the solution. Look on ebay! there is a guy there selling bios chip for CF-19MK3, preprogram already.


ohlip

 

here you go... BIOS Chip Panasonic CF 19 MK3 CF 19KHRAX2M | eBay

 

Saw these chips on Ebay recently. Would buy one for my old motherboard if it was compatible as they are listed for a touchscreen model because of the H in the model code.
Does anyone know if the bios will be the same for dual touch and touch

 

It doesn't matter if you do have ts model or dual touch. Anyway, The touch model can be modified to dual touch by adding a Wacom digitizel panel at the back of LCD and then replace the harness or add the wiring cable for digitizer from the connector for mbo. up to the digitizer panel connector.

ohlip

 

Kind of late to the party, but the Panasonic Canada site has a download just now for "CF19K_mk3_BIOSV3.01L22" which is the "BIOS for CF19Kxxxxx series XP OS computers. Do NOT downgrade v3.01Lxx to v3.00Lxx".
Hope that helps someone.

 

Hi, can you tell me please where this bios chip is located on the board?
The pc is cf-19 MK3

 

On the backside near the WIFI-card/backup-battery
I think it is a 25L644SE

 

Thanks but still can`t find it (no chip with L25...). If I`ll send you a picture of the board, can you mark on it where`s the chip?

We have several working pc's with bios pass (no one can remember what's the pass) and several bad mothersboards (no pass on them for sure), so I want to change the chip.

 

I wrote 25L644SE, not L25 ...
Normaly there is not a lot to do in a Panasonic BIOS and there are other options too, to adjust things, even in the BIOS.
But nevermind; yes of course, post a pic and I will try to point u on the IC.

 

http://postimg.org/image/qf7ymd09z/full/

https://www.dropbox.com/s/d745mgsqjr8o51c/CAM00180.jpg?dl=0

Here's the links for the photos. Sorry for the mistake in 25L )
By the way, if you know where's the chip of the COM port and could point on him to I would appreciate it very much. Thanks for the help

 

Because of the BIOS-chip, why don't u look under the backup battery And keep in mind to pull the plug of the battery if u are working on the board.
Which com-port are u referring to? What is ur problem? The SuperIO SIO10N268 will u find in the 1.pic top right besides the connector (Doesn't it make sense to move ur problem in a new thread?)

 

For the BIOS, do you mean the small 8 legs chips on this pic -
https://www.dropbox.com/s/2h88zrcr46d2rzc/CAM00185-1.jpg?dl=0

For the COM it`s COM1 - no comunication with the port.
I`ll write in a new thread later, so only if by chance you know what chip is it.

 

No, I don't think this is the correct chip. I had said under the battery. near the hole with a bigger area of copper is the 8 pin IC.
I told u in the post above, what the IC for COM-port etc is. Maybe a problem in a connector/flex-cable to the sideboard or a surge protection chip was killed.