Sony VAIO VPCF2

[cyanodroid]

hello everybody,

First sorry if my english is bad, i'm french.

So i've got a problem, as you know sony doesn't let user access at the advanced part of bios.

I have to pass in AHCI mod because i want to see osx mountain lion on triple boot with win 7 and ubuntu.
With my bios that's impossible, i've to unlock it. I spend three days at shearch without results...

I hope you can help me.

My computer is a Vaio VPCF23C5E

Thanks for your help

there is the list of my hardware and bios version.

Processor
Intel Core i7 2670QM clocked at 2.20 GHz
Processor frequency measure (core0) : 798.18 MHz
Number of cores : 4 physical, 8 logical
Processor socket : Socket 988B rPGA
CPU Temperature (core 0) : 41 °C

Motherboard

Sony Corporation VAIO N/A
Serial number (motherboard) : N/A
SKU Number : N/A
Bios version : R2150V3
Date : 7/22/2011

Chipset

Northbridge : Intel Sandy Bridge
Revision ID : 09
Southbridge : Intel HM65
Revision ID : B2

Memory

8 GB total memory type DDR3 to 665.18 MHz
Memory timing : 9.0-9-9-24-1T
Memory chip Samsung from 4 GB
Maximum frequency : 667 MHz
Max bandwidth : PC3-10700
Memory chip Samsung from 4 GB
Maximum frequency : 667 MHz
Max bandwidth : PC3-10700

Graphics card

NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M
DirectX version installed : 11.0
Core clock : 50 MHz
Shaders clock : 101 MHz
Memory clock : 135 MHz
Harddrive
Harddrive WDC WD5000BPVT-55HXZT3 from 465.76 GB SATA II
Firmware : 01.01A01
SATA version : SATA Rev 2.6
Serial number : WD-WXD1E91NNHN2
HDD Temperature : 33 °C
Power time : 1558 hours

CD-ROM

PIONEER BD-ROM BDC-TD03
Event type : BD-ROM Recorder
Firmware version : 1.20

Network

Microsoft Virtual WiFi Miniport Adapter
Adapter type : Unknown
Atheros Communications Inc. AR9485 Wireless Network Adapter
Adapter type : Unknown
Network speed : 54 Mbits/s
Realtek Semiconductor Co., Ltd. RTL8111/8168B PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet

controller

Adapter type : ethernet

Multimedia cards

Intel Corporation 6 Series/C200 Series Chipset Family High Definition Audio

Controller

NVIDIA Corporation GF108 High Definition Audio Controller

Keyboard

Clavier standard PS/2

Mouse

Synaptics PS/2 Port TouchPad

Screen(s)

Moniteur Plug-and-Play générique
Manufacturer : N164HGE-L12
Maximum resolution : 1920 x 1080
Screen size : 16.4" (37 cm x 19 cm)
Manufacture date : 2/4/2011
Video input type : Digital Signal

USB peripheral

Ricoh Co., Ltd
Supported USB version : 3.0

[cyanodroid]

nobody?

[DimensionEvil]

I know its late but there is a solution to your problem.
you need some tools for working with your bios, the vpcf2 bios boot section can be completely unlocked, but the other sections require a work around. first you will need specific versions ami tools which i can help you find later if you need.
The work around is to flash a modded bios with say ahci disabled in optimal settings only, than when you load the bios, select default optimal settings ide or raid will than load which ever you configured. the tools you need are for an ami aptio bios. I will see if I can look up the specific versions and ad another post with instructions and how to obtain those.

[velos73]

Hi from me,

I have the same exact vaio laptop , and i have changed the wifi card with that one Azurewave AW-CE123H 802.11ac/nbg WiFi+BT PCI Express Module Broadcom BCM4352 / Bluetooth 4.0+3.0 HS Class II

Now i have WIFI but not BT ...

Anyone can help to solve the problem ??

thank you in advanced

[DimensionEvil]

Hi from me,

I have the same exact vaio laptop , and i have changed the wifi card with that one Azurewave AW-CE123H 802.11ac/nbg WiFi+BT PCI Express Module Broadcom BCM4352 / Bluetooth 4.0+3.0 HS Class II

Now i have WIFI but not BT ...

Anyone can help to solve the problem ??

thank you in advanced

Hello, when you installed it did you remove the old BT along with the wifi card?
thay are separate and I think both should be removed if you want a combo card to work properly.

Let me know and Ill see what can be done, I havent worked with that laptop in a while, but I still remember a few things.

-D

[velos73]

Hi from me,

I have the same exact vaio laptop , and i have changed the wifi card with that one Azurewave AW-CE123H 802.11ac/nbg WiFi+BT PCI Express Module Broadcom BCM4352 / Bluetooth 4.0+3.0 HS Class II

Now i have WIFI but not BT ...

Anyone can help to solve the problem ??

thank you in advanced

Hello, when you installed it did you remove the old BT along with the wifi card?
thay are separate and I think both should be removed if you want a combo card to work properly.

Let me know and Ill see what can be done, I havent worked with that laptop in a while, but I still remember a few things.

-D

Hi, no i just removed the card in the slot ... that was combo card
Atheros AR5B225 Wireless Wifi N + Bluetooth BT 4.0 mini combo card
http://picclick.com/Brand-New-Atheros-AR...33148.html

what do you think ?

By the way i cant find my bios for downloading (American Megatrends Inc. R2150V3, 7/22/2011 Version 2.7) ... any idea where to find ?
Thank you for your help.

[DimensionEvil]

Hi from me,

I have the same exact vaio laptop , and i have changed the wifi card with that one Azurewave AW-CE123H 802.11ac/nbg WiFi+BT PCI Express Module Broadcom BCM4352 / Bluetooth 4.0+3.0 HS Class II

Now i have WIFI but not BT ...

Anyone can help to solve the problem ??

thank you in advanced

Hello, when you installed it did you remove the old BT along with the wifi card?
thay are separate and I think both should be removed if you want a combo card to work properly.

Let me know and Ill see what can be done, I havent worked with that laptop in a while, but I still remember a few things.

-D

Hi, no i just removed the card in the slot ... that was combo card
Atheros AR5B225 Wireless Wifi N + Bluetooth BT 4.0 mini combo card
http://picclick.com/Brand-New-Atheros-AR...33148.html

what do you think ?

By the way i cant find my bios for downloading (American Megatrends Inc. R2150V3, 7/22/2011 Version 2.7) ... any idea where to find ?
Thank you for your help.

Hello, can you find a program called
"Universal BIOS Backup ToolKit 2.0.exe" on the internet and download it?
it will alow you to make a rom immage of your sony bios so I can look at it
it is also the first step in modding the bios, if it indeed needs to be altered.

If you can look at some software solutions to your problem first, like is bluetooth enabled?
Does the bt hardware show up in windows device manager? even on a combo card they will need separate drivers, also make sure the new card is properly installed, if it is not in the device manager it might be a faulty card or the BT might have been shorted somehow also.

[velos73]

Hello, can you find a program called
"Universal BIOS Backup ToolKit 2.0.exe" on the internet and download it?
it will alow you to make a rom immage of your sony bios so I can look at it
it is also the first step in modding the bios, if it indeed needs to be altered.

If you can look at some software solutions to your problem first, like is bluetooth enabled?
Does the bt hardware show up in windows device manager? even on a combo card they will need separate drivers, also make sure the new card is properly installed, if it is not in the device manager it might be a faulty card or the BT might have been shorted somehow also.
[/quote]

Hi Again ty for your precious help.

1. Q:can you find a program called "Universal BIOS Backup ToolKit 2.0.exe"
A: Already did it ty , here is the bios : https://www.dropbox.com
/s/t587qti1syefwe7/AmericanMegatrendsInc.-R2150V3.rom

2.also make sure the new card is properly installed.
-> i have installed 2 times .. same result until now. i will checked again.

3.if it is not in the device manager it might be a faulty card or the BT might have been shorted somehow also.
-> the BT it is absent from the Hardware Managers (osx,linux,win8.1)

and i found that ... i dont know what it is ..https://www.dropbox.com/s/on1kvleh0nb5q8t/AMIBCB%20v.453-image.jpg

velos73

[DimensionEvil]

Hello, can you find a program called
"Universal BIOS Backup ToolKit 2.0.exe" on the internet and download it?
it will alow you to make a rom immage of your sony bios so I can look at it
it is also the first step in modding the bios, if it indeed needs to be altered.

If you can look at some software solutions to your problem first, like is bluetooth enabled?
Does the bt hardware show up in windows device manager? even on a combo card they will need separate drivers, also make sure the new card is properly installed, if it is not in the device manager it might be a faulty card or the BT might have been shorted somehow also.

Hi Again ty for your precious help.

1. Q:can you find a program called "Universal BIOS Backup ToolKit 2.0.exe"
A: Already did it ty , here is the bios : https://www.dropbox.com
/s/t587qti1syefwe7/AmericanMegatrendsInc.-R2150V3.rom

2.also make sure the new card is properly installed.
-> i have installed 2 times .. same result until now. i will checked again.

3.if it is not in the device manager it might be a faulty card or the BT might have been shorted somehow also.
-> the BT it is absent from the Hardware Managers (osx,linux,win8.1)

and i found that ... i dont know what it is ..https://www.dropbox.com/s/on1kvleh0nb5q8t/AMIBCB%20v.453-image.jpg

velos73
[/quote]
go ahead and grab the three files here, 2 are for flashing the bios in windows x64, and the other is a modified bios file
renamed it to v4 to avoid confusion
ether way you can flash the bios, load default settings and the effects should take effect.
btw do you have a 2d or 3d monitor model?

https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0...jJndFNGVmM&usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3lTuwm...sp=sharing

[velos73]

Update:
Tried to update ... -> Read the blocks for main bios image and then .. ->3-Error:Rom file size dos not match existing bios size.
At Setup tab i have checked only the Main bios Image.
Any clue what happen?
Velos73

By the way my monitor support only 60hz (I OC it At 85Hz) so no 3D for me