[REQUEST] Panasonic Toughbook CF-19 Mk6 unlocking SATA3

#1 | RE: [REQUEST] Panasonic Toughbook CF-19 Mk6 unlocking SATA3 datum

Sun Dec 08, 2019 1:34 am

I have a Panasonic CF19 MK6 and i need also to mod BIOS for enable SATA 3. It is downgraded by manufacturer to SATA 2. Can you help me Mr. Lost_N_BIOS ? Thanks.

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#2 | RE: [REQUEST] Panasonic Toughbook CF-19 Mk6 unlocking SATA3 datum

Sun Dec 08, 2019 1:35 am

Zitat von bubu782001 im Beitrag #37
I have a Panasonic CF19 MK6 and i need also to mod BIOS for enable SATA 3. It is downgraded by manufacturer to SATA 2. Can you help me Mr. Lost_N_BIOS ? Thanks.

The 19 Mk6 should share the same mobo as the Mk7, so the same UEFI variable should work.

Should, as in I have no idea since I don't own a Mk6.

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#3 | RE: [REQUEST] Panasonic Toughbook CF-19 Mk6 unlocking SATA3 datum

Sun Dec 08, 2019 1:39 am (Last edited: Sun Dec 08, 2019 1:42 am)

Same CPU, it has also QM77 chipset...i dont see in Boot section from BIOS "UEFI Boot" and "UEFI Priorities" options...but in HWiNFO32 it say it is UEFI capable.
My BIOS version is V6.00L14 (latest version for MK6) and Intel ME fw version is 8.1.72 Build 3002

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#4 | RE: [REQUEST] Panasonic Toughbook CF-19 Mk6 unlocking SATA3 datum

Sun Dec 08, 2019 1:40 am

Wait until Lost_N_BIOS replies asking you to dump the BIOS so he can dump the UEFI vars, then you can change the SATA speed variable to let your 19 run at SATA3.

Oh, and get yourself some 1600 or 1866 MHz RAM modules, the HD 4000 iGPU absolutely loves high speed RAM.

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#5 | RE: [REQUEST] Panasonic Toughbook CF-19 Mk6 unlocking SATA3 datum

Sun Dec 08, 2019 1:45 am

I posted in this thread as it is basically the same device (i really don't know real differences as also CPU is Core i5 3320M Ivy Bridge) maybe some hw revisions?

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#6 | RE: [REQUEST] Panasonic Toughbook CF-19 Mk6 unlocking SATA3 datum

Sun Dec 08, 2019 1:46 am

The 19 Mk6 should have the same mobo as the Mk7, only the CPU differs.

Other than that: idk!

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#7 | RE: [REQUEST] Panasonic Toughbook CF-19 Mk6 unlocking SATA3 datum

Sun Dec 08, 2019 1:48 am (Last edited: Sun Dec 08, 2019 1:49 am)

Right! Core i5 3340 vs Core i5 3320..both Ivy Bridge platforms...

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#8 | [REQUEST] Panasonic Toughbook CF-19 Mk6 unlocking SATA3 datum

Sun Dec 08, 2019 7:49 pm (Last edited: Sun Dec 08, 2019 7:50 pm)

Hello to everyone ! I have a Panasonic CF19 MK6 and i need to mod BIOS for enable SATA 3. It is downgraded by manufacturer to SATA 2.

So first i dumped BIOS with fptw (i also attach dump here). I noticed that when i write back BIOS i get "Error 280: Failed to disable write protection for the BIOS space!" . Seems that my BIOS is locked (or sort of write protected mechanism).

Info about system: Panasonic CF19-MK6
Computer Brand Name: Panasonic Corporation CF-191G-50DE
Motherboard Chipset: Intel QM77 (Panther Point)
BIOS Version: V6.00L14
Intel ME Version: 8.1, Build 3002, Hot Fix 72

How can i disable write protection on my BIOS and how can i enable SATA 3 in BIOS ?

bubu782001 has attached files to this post

biosreg.zip

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#9 | RE: [REQUEST] Panasonic Toughbook CF-19 Mk6 unlocking SATA3 datum

Mon Dec 09, 2019 10:56 am (Last edited: Mon Dec 09, 2019 11:32 am)

@bubu782001 - please see below for how to dump BIOS region with FPT, once you do that send me the biosreg.bin file and I will give you variable to use with this guide for grub/setup_var
[GUIDE] Grub Fix Intel FPT Error 280 or 368 - BIOS Lock Asus/Other Mod BIOS Flash

Check BIOS main page and see if ME FW version is shown, if not then download HWINFO64
Then on the large window on left side, expand motherboard and find ME area, inside that get the ME Firmware version.
Once you have that, go to this thread and in the section "C" download the matching ME System Tools Package
(ie if ME FW version = 10.x get V10 package, if 9.0-9.1 get V9.1 package, if 9.5 or above get V9.5 package etc)
Intel Management Engine: Drivers, Firmware & System Tools

Once downloaded, inside you will find Flash Programming Tool folder, and inside that a Windows or Win/Win32 folder.
Select that Win folder, hold shift and press right click, choose open command window here (Not power shell).
At the command prompt type the following command and send me the created file to modify >> FPTw.exe -bios -d biosreg.bin

Right after you do that, try to write back the BIOS Region dump and see if you get any error >> FPTw.exe -bios -f biosreg.bin
If you do get error, show me image of the command entered and the error given
^^ This is important step, don't forget ^^

If you are stuck on Win10 and cannot easily get command prompt, and method I mentioned above does not work for you, here is some links that should help
Or, copy all contents from the Flash Programming Tool \ DOS folder to the root of a USB Bootable disk and do the dump from DOS (FPT.exe -bios -d biosreg.bin)
https://www.windowscentral.com/how-add-c...creators-update
https://www.windowscentral.com/add-open-...menu-windows-10
https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/open-...ator-privileges

Or here is simply registry edit that adds "Open command window here as Administrator" to the right click menu
Double-click to install, reboot after install may be required
http://s000.tinyupload.com/index.php?fil...134606820377175

Please don't send PM's for help on BIOS edits, I can't help with BIOS in PM's. Please make a thread and I will try to help as soon as I can - thanks!
If you appreciate my efforts and are willing to donate to help improve my hardware, gift cards work for me (Amazn, NuEgg, eBa) - send me a PM
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#10 | RE: [REQUEST] Panasonic Toughbook CF-19 Mk6 unlocking SATA3 datum

Mon Dec 09, 2019 11:18 am (Last edited: Mon Dec 09, 2019 11:23 am)

Hi Lost_N_BIOS. Here is my dump of BIOS region, made with FPT.

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biosreg.zip

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#11 | RE: [REQUEST] Panasonic Toughbook CF-19 Mk6 unlocking SATA3 datum

Mon Dec 09, 2019 11:27 am (Last edited: Mon Dec 09, 2019 11:36 am)

Thanks, I will move this over to your thread before we continue

* Edit @bubu782001 - Please see this guide, start at step 6, and using the info below make the following change
[GUIDE] Grub Fix Intel FPT Error 280 or 368 - BIOS Lock Asus/Other Mod BIOS Flash

Rename your .efi file too >> Shellx64.efi

At grub prompt type the following >> setup_var 0x11A 0x3

Please don't send PM's for help on BIOS edits, I can't help with BIOS in PM's. Please make a thread and I will try to help as soon as I can - thanks!
If you appreciate my efforts and are willing to donate to help improve my hardware, gift cards work for me (Amazn, NuEgg, eBa) - send me a PM
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#12 | RE: [REQUEST] Panasonic Toughbook CF-19 Mk6 unlocking SATA3 datum

Mon Dec 09, 2019 12:23 pm

Lost_N_BIOS, the problem is i dont have .efi file. Where can i find that file ?

Here are my BIOS pictures, and Hwi screenshots. It seems like in my BIOS UEFI is deactivated from factory.

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#13 | RE: [REQUEST] Panasonic Toughbook CF-19 Mk6 unlocking SATA3 datum

Mon Dec 09, 2019 12:25 pm (Last edited: Mon Dec 09, 2019 12:26 pm)

It's in the guide I linked (at bottom, attached in package with other tools)

Please don't send PM's for help on BIOS edits, I can't help with BIOS in PM's. Please make a thread and I will try to help as soon as I can - thanks!
If you appreciate my efforts and are willing to donate to help improve my hardware, gift cards work for me (Amazn, NuEgg, eBa) - send me a PM
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#14 | RE: [REQUEST] Panasonic Toughbook CF-19 Mk6 unlocking SATA3 datum

Mon Dec 09, 2019 12:26 pm

Should i use .efi file from your guide?

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#15 | RE: [REQUEST] Panasonic Toughbook CF-19 Mk6 unlocking SATA3 datum

Mon Dec 09, 2019 12:27 pm (Last edited: Mon Dec 09, 2019 12:27 pm)

Yes, please my reply above. Additionally, if you want to add more thoughts, or ask a new question etc, and no one has replied yet, please edit your post and add the new info instead of making a new post, thanks

Please don't send PM's for help on BIOS edits, I can't help with BIOS in PM's. Please make a thread and I will try to help as soon as I can - thanks!
If you appreciate my efforts and are willing to donate to help improve my hardware, gift cards work for me (Amazn, NuEgg, eBa) - send me a PM
I view the forum like this, please bump your thread 1x every 24-48 hours if no reply

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