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    InsydeH20 BIOS Modding ZONE

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by alxlbf2, Jul 14, 2011.

  1. alxlbf2

    alxlbf2 Notebook Consultant

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    InsydeH20 BIOS Modding ZONE

    I have been asked several times to make some guides for InsydeH20 BIOS modifications/tweaks and other stuff :D . So today i started this topic and will show you everything i know about this annoying InsydeH20 BIOS ;) .
    I think it will take me some weeks to make for every modification a video/tutorial on Youtube.
    However lets go.... :D

    How to dump (backup your currently used BIOS) your InsydeH20 BIOS:

    YOUTUBE

    1. DOWNLOAD this Utility ( Universal BIOS Backup ToolKit)
    2. Run it as an admin
    3. Press READ
    4. Wait until it has finished
    5. Press BACKUP
    6. Save your BIOS
    7. Rename your BIOS.rom to BIOS.fd (not necesarry!)


    How to flash a modified BIOS:


    YOUTUBE

    1. DOWNLOAD my modified flasher
    2. Extract the flasher
    3. Paste your modified BIOS.fd file into this folder
    4. Rename it to BIOS.FD ( i forced this name in the .cfg file)
    5. Close ALL programms
    6. Launch the InsydeFlash.exe

    INFORMATION IMPORTANT !!!!

    • The flasher will flash always! It wont check the BIOS Version!
    • Platform check is ON ---> You cant flash a incompatible BIOS
    • Should work on every platform XP/Vista/7
    • When youre flashing a EzH20 modified BIOS you´ll get a EC update error. Just ignore it and click OK! Flashed BIOS will still work.


    How to modify a GPU BIOS wich is contained in the InsydeH20 BIOS:


    YOUTUBE video is coming soon....
    Guide is coming soon....


    How to change the boot-logo:


    Video is coming soon....
    Guide is coming soon....


    How to use hidden options:

    Video is coming soon....
    Guide is coming soon....
     
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  2. nebody00

    nebody00 Notebook Consultant

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    Can this modding be used for Portege laptops to enable SATA III ports? /just wondering, never heard of this BIOS before
     
  3. alxlbf2

    alxlbf2 Notebook Consultant

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    I think yes; but i didnt search for it at the moment bacuase i have hm55 and only SATA II ports....
    You will see if you can when this guide is finished.
     
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    hi alxlbf2, here is my bios INSYDE-Q3C42.fd

    can you help me to mod it?
     
  5. alxlbf2

    alxlbf2 Notebook Consultant

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    More info pls. / give me a .exe link to your bios ( a bios update).
     
  6. alxlbf2

    alxlbf2 Notebook Consultant

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    The thread will be updated on the 31 July. (For those people who asked for new stuff)
     
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    fardin97 Notebook Enthusiast

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    alxlbf2 Notebook Consultant

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    Your BIOS uses other vss offsets wich cant be located by EzH20.... You will have to locate them with a hexeditor and mod try THIS
     
  9. vampire666

    vampire666 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi.
    I have a Toshiba L650 - 16w and I would like to know if this would work with the currently installed Bios (v.2.20).

    (i5 430, Mobo HM55: PSK1JE-02D00HIT, 4GB DDR3, ATI HD5650, Blu-Ray burner, etc...)

    Thank you.
     
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    zarraza Notebook Consultant

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    stupid double post
     
  12. grg5

    grg5 Newbie

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    Hello guys :(

    Unfortunately they have banned me from this forum :( or just deleted my account :confused:. However it does´nt exist anymore and i will not provide any support for BIOS modding anymore since it is not legal in my country to bypass SLIC activation and do unlocking (or the companies just don´t want that). I got some mails from companies im not allowed to mention.

    Remember my friends:

    I will come back! :cool:

    P.S. If this message will be deleted remember me!
     
  13. vampire666

    vampire666 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ohhh...just saw this thread.

    Hope to see you soon again.

    We need your genius. :)
     
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    Are all of the brands, Msi toshiba hp etc. use this type of bios?
     
  16. katalin_2003

    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    It depends on the model.
     
  17. srenth24

    srenth24 Newbie

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    I have done what you said in this thread first i have backup-ed my bios then changed the bios logo and i used your modified flasher, Pasted my modified BIOS.fd file into this folder but when i run the flasher it shows an error "there isn't any rom file in this directory" Please Help Me.
     
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    i have changed only the bios splash screen logo ,but when i tried to run the Insyde flash utility it shows an error "there isn't any rom file in this directory" i have attached my mod BIOS please help me. LENOVO-4FCNA1WW.rar
     
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    How do I use the flasher tool to restore a BIOS to a flashed acer iconia w500 running the insydeH20 bios version 1.05?
     
  22. bisnao

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    Hi,

    I have a sony VPC-Z13V9E, with bios problems.

    on boot always gives error; “ME FW UPDATE FAILURE,PLEASE TRY AGAIN”

    On Bios, Serial number,service tag and product name(VPCZ129FX) is all diferent
    from computer original sticker.

    On Bios ME VERSION is unknown.

    I tried updating the Bios but already have last update R3031c3.

    Computer boots fine( with error message) all drivers installed, the fan is always
    working and after 40/45minutes the laptop turns off.
    How can i restore this ME version? is it possible?

    Thanks in Advance
     
  23. chh723

    chh723 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have a Sony SVS1511AGXB with InsydeH2O R0142c5 Rev 3.7 and I'm trying to enable 2nd SATA Disk Drive in order to RAID two SSDs. The BIOS clearly shows the option of a second SATA drive but lists NONE. Thoughts?
     
  24. maniacimi

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    Request for Unlocked Acer Iconia dualtouch 484G64ns / 6120 Bios
    Hi guys, first thanks for your work, it's my first post and I hope not annoy you if I use it for a request.

    I have a acer iconia dual touch and i'll be thankfull if you can mod the bios for unlock advance menu/overclock options acces.

    -Manufacturer and Model :Acer Iconia dualtouch 484G64ns / 6120
    -Motherboard Manufacturer and Model : Compal Electronics, Inc. PAU30 Mainboard, Compal LA-6392P - Intel Ibex Peak-M PCH chipset (Intel H55 Express)
    -Bios Revision : 1.07
    -Bios Type : Insyde H2O
    -Bios SLIC : 2.1

    -Bios Link : http://global-download.acer.com/GDFiles/BIOS/BIOS/BIOS_Acer_1.07_A_A.zip?acerid=634453432738151896&Step1=TABLET&Step2=ICONIA&Step3=ICONIA&OS=ALL&LC=en&BC=ACER&SC=PA_7
     
  25. DumbDumb

    DumbDumb Alienware !Wish money wasn't the problem.

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    lol no update since 2011.. I guess he forgot lol...

    Ok hey guys does any one have these programs by INSYDE?

    H2OVIP™

    H2ODDT™
     
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    DumbDumb Alienware !Wish money wasn't the problem.

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    Yea i guess no one does
     
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    mhaliani Newbie

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    Hi alxlbf2

    I stucked at very bad situation, can you reup your modified flasher.the link has been dead.
    thank you
     
  29. Priest-King

    Priest-King Notebook Consultant

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    I think his intention is to show people how it is done, not to advertise doing it for others.
     
  30. shnyaps

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    Hello. guys.

    I have a question: As I understood I can use your BIOS in my laptop (I have HP dv6-6179er)?
    This is very strange for me...
     
  31. nbruli

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    Hi,

    I have trouble with the InsydeH2O BIOS on my packard bell Easynote ME69BMP (ENME69BMP). It does not boot anything from USB at all. All I can do is enable or disable secure boot, but it does not load any Ubuntu (e.g. 12.04 LTS or 13.04). Instead there is strange error messages "device does not have an USB boot option...". It comes with Win8 (now Win8.1) .

    Since I cannot boot Linux I cannot extract the BIOS, __but__ here is a flash version available:
    Support Download
    (select model and then in Tab BIOS). The direct Link would be http://global-download.packardbell....9BMP&OS=8cn2&LC=de&BC=Packard Bell&SC=EMEA_8P

    Can anyone free this BIOS? I suspect a "legacy" boot option would help me out.

    Or give me a hint on how to get the machine to load ANYTHING from USB? (I'm aware of the legacy / secruy/ UEFI situation!)

    Bye & thanks, Uli
     
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    tengo toshiba t215d - sp 1004 m no da brillo en display ya cambie display y cable flex.. no localizo fuse sistem. de iluminacion. pe podrian ayudar a localizarlo y decrle qe numero de pieza es.

    I have toshiba T215D - sp 1004 m does not change brightness display and display flex cable .. not locate fuse sistem. lighting. pe and could help me locate that part number is.
     
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    I have a Toshiba Satellite L655-s5157 with the insyde H2O bios. I sent the laptop to toshiba for service, about a month after i received it back (Monitor replacement) my BIOS and Hard Drive both indicate they have a password set, of which I know neither my wife or I set. I have tried multiple BIOS password crackers, searched for the infamous XXX jumper under the memory all to no avail. Can your BIOS MOD help me to reset my password? If so what else do you need me to send you.

    Thank You In Advance for any help you can provide to me.
     
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    plZzzzz....

    Can you Mod My Bios For,... Hp 1000 - 1415TX

    :hi2:
     
  37. yusuf17

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    How to see file bios ? Hehe, bagaimana cara melihat file bios ? Dimana ?
     
  38. Thoyito

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    Hi there, I'm kinda super newb in this kind of things, I have a Toshiba Satellite L645-SP4163m, it has a Insyde H2O bios, the version is 2.70, and the rev. is 3.5.
    So I was kinda wondering if there's a method to overclock this thing arround, I can't touch the advanced options in this Bios, and I can't update to the newest video card drivers cause they're kinda locked up.
    If someone can give me a track, I'll be so glad.
    Thxs in advance
     
  39. 223D Guy

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    Both of your Youtube videos have been removed...
    Every download for "Universal BIOS Backup ToolKit" is immediately deleted by my antivirus...
    Your "Modified Flasher" link states "Removed for Violation"...

    Ummmmm.....I'll pass LOL!
     
  40. m1chb3ltr3

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    can someone re-upload the modified flasher
     
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    Hey guys, im newbie in this BIOS things ,but yesterday after a full day of work i managed to update my insyde h20 bios from my Sony Vaio VPCZ12m9e Europe model, and i activated that advanced_menu.py . But there is another problem for me now. My laptop flew out of my car and got in pieces, i reassambled it and the problem is i dont have that stamina button anymore. So im stuck with the Intel hd graphics card . Im trying to put an eGPU in my laptop to work out with an Nvidia gt 580 and i need to have some settings in bios that i can manage the primary display options. Can anyone help me? because in this bios you provide there is no such as thing.
     
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    at the risk of stating the obvious - did u not read that the op was banned.

    its a grey area given most of the requests are from laptops that are already way past any warranty period but the key point is that the use of proprietary software to mod the bios is not allowed.

    if you downloaded unofficial homebrew programs which i suspect 99% of you won't risk it - in my eyes that's fine by me.

    The fact that jailbreak or rooted appl or samsungphones does not even void the warranty in recent court verdicts supports this

    but again note that it's by using "cracks"
    biosmodswould be a good place to "procure"such services (pls don't be cheap)

    im not sure but i think the going rate is USD20?

    Most of them started as enthusiasts who did it because of passion but nothing lasts forever.

    I read about the prema dude ever since i owned a clevo and if eberyone had even paid him $5 per download - things would be different. my only regret was not finding this forum 2 years earlier.

    biosmodsfor a quick no nonsense service - these guys are pros who will tell you what you are after is doable.

    if you're keen to learn -there's another forum hosted by this ripping guy who's clearly very active which some might know as Nando? and of course there's MDL

    in short - most of u wouldn't have a good reason to unlock the bios / apart from whitelists?

    and if Intel manages to gain support - the world of hacking bios ould be etinctin 2 years - where UEFI will be the standard - i mean pure UEFI not just shells that we purport to use currently
     
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    Hello guys I have Acer Aspire S7-392 and would like to unlock BIOS advanced menu
    Any ideas ?
     

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  45. thewizardoz

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    Can you PLEASE provide a working link to your modify flasher?

    Thanks mate! ;)