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    How to Enable Intel VT and AHCI on a Napa/Santa Rosa platform Phoenix BIOS Vaio laptop

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by bogart, Nov 18, 2007.

  1. mbelgrano

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    How can i find reg for my vaio vgn-bx397xp bios r0094X7?
     
    mbelgrano, Nov 15, 2009
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  2. mbelgrano

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    In attacched my default.txt if maj be usefull
     

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    mbelgrano, Nov 15, 2009
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  3. ScuderiaConchiglia

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    After a reboot run the symcmos -v2 -ltest.txt again and check the register.

    Gary
     
    ScuderiaConchiglia, Nov 15, 2009
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  4. ScuderiaConchiglia

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    Added to the list.

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    Does SecurAble says it's "locked on" or "locked off"? 'Cause "locked on" is the status you just want to see...

    Greets, Jan
     
    JanHJT, Nov 15, 2009
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  6. Haroldt

    Haroldt Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi Everyone - You can add VGN-FZ480 to the list of working VT enabled computers.
    The Bios is R2110J7 and the 02CD address as in some of the others to change.

    Harold
     
    Haroldt, Nov 16, 2009
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  7. ScuderiaConchiglia

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  8. briantomhson

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    Very nice post with a ton of informative information. I really appreciate the fact that you approach these topics from a stand point of knowledge and information
    instead of the typical “I think” mentality that you see so much on the internet these days.
     
    briantomhson, Nov 17, 2009
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  9. ScuderiaConchiglia

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    That is sort of a hallmark of the forums here on NBR. There are lots of well informed folks here and a bunch of less experienced folks with that same attitude, approach the problem with information. When you do see the "I think" response or the "canned" response pop up it is usually challenged and INFORMATION to back it up is requested. Unfortunately, there are a few folks who take umbrage when asked for proof, but thankfully those are rare and most understand that the proof provides solid documentation for others that follow.

    Gary
     
    ScuderiaConchiglia, Nov 17, 2009
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  10. apollo4400

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    Please, can someone tell me the registry entry needed to enable AHCI.
    I've read all the forum's threads, topics etc. and honestly, I couldn't find anything related to it. All are talking about the VT support, but no one said anything about AHCI registries. And all the topics are for both VT and AHCI.
    I will be very grateful, and appreciate your help.

    Model name: FZ21E
    BIOS version:R1120J7
    VT enable: 02CD
    AHCI enable: ?
     
    apollo4400, Nov 18, 2009
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  11. cyberdentist

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    I see Locked off ...
     
    cyberdentist, Nov 18, 2009
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  12. cyberdentist

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    I did that, after the reboot when i check the register, its gone back to default value, I am not able to write to my Bios and reboot while maintaining that change...
     
    cyberdentist, Nov 18, 2009
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  13. ScuderiaConchiglia

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    But prior to the reboot if you dump the registers to a text file, it DOES show that the change has been made?

    Gary
     
    ScuderiaConchiglia, Nov 18, 2009
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  14. ScuderiaConchiglia

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    To be honest there has been very little discussion or interest in the AHCI aspect. I am afraid you are pretty much on your own with that.

    Gary
     
    ScuderiaConchiglia, Nov 18, 2009
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  15. coolguy

    coolguy Notebook Prophet

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    In my FZ-190 AHCI is already enabled. Make sure you have the driver for Intel SATA/ AHCI controller.
     
    coolguy, Nov 18, 2009
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  16. TGBNate

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    Do you have the BIOS and Register for the CR220E?
    I noticed it wasn't in your CR list.
     
    TGBNate, Nov 22, 2009
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  17. sanderbb

    sanderbb Notebook Enthusiast

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    well it worked for me 0x5BB changing the value 0 -> 1. I have a VGN-CR29XN
     
    sanderbb, Nov 22, 2009
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  18. ScuderiaConchiglia

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    If I had it, it would be on the list. You can determine the BIOS version number yourself. Just go into the BIOS (F2 durring boo up) and look for the version number. If you find a similar CR model on the list with the EXACT same BIOS, you should be good to go.

    Gary
     
    ScuderiaConchiglia, Nov 23, 2009
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  19. ScuderiaConchiglia

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    Please provide a BIOS version number so I can add your model to the master list.

    Gary
     
    ScuderiaConchiglia, Nov 23, 2009
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  20. sanderbb

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    BIOS version is R1121Q0. Only when i run virtual pc its really slow and why i look at the taskmanager of the virtual pc in this case windows xp the processor is heavly load to 50-100% (Not on the hostcomputer). Because of that i cannot use virtual pc its not workable..
     
    sanderbb, Nov 23, 2009
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  21. Da-Vinci

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    Hi everyone! Hope I'm not making any mistake bu asking this:
    - Any idea if this can this be done on Dell Inspiron? Something like 9400/E1705?
    Is this only about trial and error?

    Thanks!
     
    Da-Vinci, Nov 23, 2009
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  22. sanderbb

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    Yes, this all be done by trial and error! Good luck :)
     
    sanderbb, Nov 23, 2009
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  23. ScuderiaConchiglia

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    Are the virtual extensions installed on the guest OS (XP)? And I added your model to the list.

    Gary
     
    ScuderiaConchiglia, Nov 23, 2009
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  24. sanderbb

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    Found the problem gary. Allways install the intel drivers from the intel website don't trust the drivers that microsoft delivers with the windows 7 installation. Everything works perfect now in the virtual pc! Really nice and fast.
     
    sanderbb, Nov 23, 2009
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  25. Da-Vinci

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    After modifying some/one CMOS registry, is there any way to quickly test if AHCI is active beside booting the actual OS and waiting for the BSOD?
    Is there some guide for looking up addresses? Thanks again!
     
    Da-Vinci, Nov 24, 2009
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  26. legumbre

    legumbre Newbie

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    Gary,

    Here's one more for the list:

    model: FE550G
    bios: R0072J3
    reg: 0195

    Regards, Leonardo.
     
    legumbre, Nov 25, 2009
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  27. ScuderiaConchiglia

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    Trust me, if there were such a guide it would be posted in this thread.

    Gary
     
    ScuderiaConchiglia, Nov 25, 2009
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  28. ScuderiaConchiglia

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    Sony VAIO VGN-SZ120P BIOS version R0092N0:
    VT register 0x399 confirmed working.
     
    avfangel, Nov 25, 2009
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  30. ScuderiaConchiglia

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  31. arvindh

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    Ibohn

    did you enable VT when using windows 7 or vista?

    There were threads saying that it is dangerous to flash the bios when using windows 7.
     
    arvindh, Nov 26, 2009
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  32. NHT

    NHT Notebook Evangelist

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    You boot to dos to modify the BIOS, so no point saying using Windows 7 or Linux...
     
    NHT, Nov 26, 2009
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  33. arvindh

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    Understood... Just now enable VT!!

    VGN-FZ470E R2110J7 reg 02D0
     
    arvindh, Nov 26, 2009
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  34. sanderbb

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    One thing. I enabled VT for virtual pc windows 7 and my virtual pc was slow this was because i found an options that needs to be put into the C:\Users\sbosman\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows Virtual PC\options.xml file: Under the tag <virtual_machines> put <enable_idle_thread type="boolean">true</enable_idle_thread>. That solved my problem with when the virtual pc is in idle state it takes the full processor load.
     
    sanderbb, Nov 26, 2009
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  35. mschumacher69

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    Just tested on VGN-CR354, confirmed working, ScuderiaConchiglia please update the Master Table:

    VGN-CR354 R2101Q0 reg 05BB
     
    mschumacher69, Nov 27, 2009
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  36. ScuderiaConchiglia

    ScuderiaConchiglia NBR Vaio Team Curmudgeon

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    P.S. An F1 Fan by any chance???
     
    ScuderiaConchiglia, Nov 27, 2009
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  37. mschumacher69

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    Yes ;) I can see you're a Tifoso right? ;)
     
    mschumacher69, Nov 27, 2009
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  38. ScuderiaConchiglia

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    I like any form of open wheel racing and any form of racing on a road course.

    Gary
     
    ScuderiaConchiglia, Nov 27, 2009
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  39. mschumacher69

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    Yeah me 2, anything with 4 wheels and a steering wheel, but a hardcore F1 fan, never miss a race even though i'm not interested in any particular driver anymore after Schumi retired :S
     
    mschumacher69, Nov 27, 2009
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    By the way don't you move this POST to a sticky THREAD of its own because it's very hard to find it!
     
    mschumacher69, Nov 28, 2009
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  41. ScuderiaConchiglia

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    Please delete you post. Having TWO copies of the list will make it much more difficult for folks to find it, not easier. Google will add your copy to their search engine, but it will always point to an old un-updated copy. I can ONLY update the one I created, and changes I make will NOT be reflected in your copy.

    I realize you were trying to help, but trust me it won't. I have no way to make the message a sticky. A thread can be made a sticky, but not an individual message. I believe that the first message in the thread DOES have a link to my message where I maintain the list. (I had one of the moderators do that some time ago.) My message by itself is not sufficeint, folks need the FIRST message in this thread for the instructions, my message just provides the list of register numbers.

    Thanks,

    Gary
     
    ScuderiaConchiglia, Nov 28, 2009
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  42. donguru

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    Sony VAIO VGN-FZ230E BIOS version R1120J7:
    VT register 02CD confirmed working.

    I'm very happy!! =) XP Mode Win7 is OK!
     
    donguru, Nov 28, 2009
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  43. mschumacher69

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    Sry for that I edited the post and removed the list! I know an individual message cannot be made sticky that's why I suggested moving the POST to it's own sticky THREAD which has both the first message and your message in the first post which will make it much easier to find!

    I'm taking myself as an example, eventhough the first message in the thread does have a link to your message, when I saw Napa/Santa Rosa SZ in the message, I assumed it's just for that so I never got to the point where I saw the link to your message and I ignored it until someone else from another forum gave me the link!

    Anyways, just a suggestion!
     
    mschumacher69, Nov 28, 2009
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  44. ScuderiaConchiglia

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    ScuderiaConchiglia, Nov 28, 2009
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  45. ScuderiaConchiglia

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    You make a good point. I have had a moderator edit that first message before let me see if I can get one to do so again and change it so it is more obvious that the thread DOES apply to a lot more models than just the SZ.

    Gary
     
    ScuderiaConchiglia, Nov 28, 2009
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  46. ScuderiaConchiglia

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    I sent a note to Rachel last night and our illustrious moderator was so kind as to edit the first message of the thread. It is now much more clear that this thread applies to MANY other models not just the SZ. Thanks for pointing that out.

    Gary
     
    ScuderiaConchiglia, Nov 29, 2009
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  47. mschumacher69

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    Thanks that's much better but I still have 3 more suggestions if possible:

    1- Remove "Napa/Santa Rosa platform" from the title because it is still misleading.

    2- Add this line to the 4th paragraph after ...or R0122S5 for Santa Rosa SZs, for other models, check Gary's master list.

    3- In step 5, add this line in Bold and Underlined:

    For other models

    Check Gary's master list that contains the code for other models with a Phoenix BIOS.

    Thanks
     
    mschumacher69, Nov 29, 2009
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  48. OffColour

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    Confirmation that this works on AR61M with R2080J8 reg 0285. Same as other AR61 models.

    Thanks for all the work on this.
     
    OffColour, Dec 1, 2009
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  49. ScuderiaConchiglia

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    ScuderiaConchiglia, Dec 2, 2009
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    I have a VGN-SZ2XP/C with bios version R0082N0 which unfortunatly is not in the list. Does anyone know which reg i need to change?
     
    judderi, Dec 4, 2009
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