Take a look at our
ThinkPads.com HOME PAGE
For those who might want to contribute to the blog, start here: Editors Alley Topic
Then contact Bill with a Private Message
ThinkPads.com HOME PAGE
For those who might want to contribute to the blog, start here: Editors Alley Topic
Then contact Bill with a Private Message
X220 modified bios (1.46) doesn't let me change the option from the bios
X220 modified bios (1.46) doesn't let me change the option from the bios
https://www.reddit.com/r/thinkpad/comme ... hange_the/
Unfortunately I don't have time to write everything again, but you can find all the infos here.
Sorry about this and thanks in advance for the help
Unfortunately I don't have time to write everything again, but you can find all the infos here.
Sorry about this and thanks in advance for the help
-
- Admin Emeritus
- Posts: 23826
- Joined: Mon Sep 18, 2006 5:17 am
- Location: Loch Garman, Éire
Re: X220 modified bios (1.46) doesn't let me change the option from the bios
I assume you're talking about this BIOS: http://x220.mcdonnelltech.com/
Did you read the WARNING in its PART 1 OF 4: ADJUST BIOS SETTINGS?
I'd be very careful with so many unusual options...
Did you read the WARNING in its PART 1 OF 4: ADJUST BIOS SETTINGS?
I'd be very careful with so many unusual options...
Lovely day for a Guinness! (The Real Black Stuff)
Re: X220 modified bios (1.46) doesn't let me change the option from the bios
Mmm i read it several times, and I never saw it lmao. I shall try once I return home tomorrow/sunday. But thank you very much.
Re: X220 modified bios (1.46) doesn't let me change the option from the bios
Ok, I've checked everything that was write in that particular point. But it didn't resolve anything. Can it be the cmos battery the problem? Or maybe the propretary blocking every change that someone does in the advanced tab?
P.S: it also redirects me to "How to install hackintosh", but I don't want to install it.
P.S: it also redirects me to "How to install hackintosh", but I don't want to install it.
-
- Admin Emeritus
- Posts: 23826
- Joined: Mon Sep 18, 2006 5:17 am
- Location: Loch Garman, Éire
Re: X220 modified bios (1.46) doesn't let me change the option from the bios
Check first that you have no passwords in the BIOS, then check the CMOS-battery.
If it is less than 2.8V it should be replaced.
If it is less than 2.8V it should be replaced.
Re: X220 modified bios (1.46) doesn't let me change the option from the bios
If much of the BIOS options are greyed out or inaccessible than the BIOS is password locked.
Are you getting a password prompt? Hitting enter makes the prompt go away but then changes in the BIOS are blocked.
Are you getting a password prompt? Hitting enter makes the prompt go away but then changes in the BIOS are blocked.
ThinkPad X220, i7-2640m, 16GB RAM, 120GB Kingston SSD, Intel HD3000, 12.5" WQHD, MacOS Sierra 10.13.2
ThinkPad W500 4063-VA4 CD2 Penryn 2,80GHz, 4GB RAM, 320GB HDD, 15.4" WUXGA, FireGL V5700, Win7u
ThinkPad R60 9461-DXG P-CD2 1,83GHz, 2GB 667MHz, 100GB HDD, ATI X1400@512MB, XP2 Pro
ThinkPad W500 4063-VA4 CD2 Penryn 2,80GHz, 4GB RAM, 320GB HDD, 15.4" WUXGA, FireGL V5700, Win7u
ThinkPad R60 9461-DXG P-CD2 1,83GHz, 2GB 667MHz, 100GB HDD, ATI X1400@512MB, XP2 Pro
-
- Freshman Member
- Posts: 82
- Joined: Wed Oct 31, 2012 12:08 pm
- Location: Montignoso (MS) - Italy
- Contact:
Re: X220 modified bios (1.46) doesn't let me change the option from the bios
I'm undecided about which is the "better" bios version to install on my Lenovo x220, to have both no vulnerability and good performance.
Currently I have again the old 1.38 version.
I'm particularty interested to know if this issue could be resolved with a bios update.
Currently I have again the old 1.38 version.
I'm particularty interested to know if this issue could be resolved with a bios update.
Be happy if You have some doubts.
-
- Admin Emeritus
- Posts: 23826
- Joined: Mon Sep 18, 2006 5:17 am
- Location: Loch Garman, Éire
Re: X220 modified bios (1.46) doesn't let me change the option from the bios
No.
Get a 90W charger, problem solved without having to make any changes elsewhere.
Get a 90W charger, problem solved without having to make any changes elsewhere.
-
- Freshman Member
- Posts: 82
- Joined: Wed Oct 31, 2012 12:08 pm
- Location: Montignoso (MS) - Italy
- Contact:
Re: X220 modified bios (1.46) doesn't let me change the option from the bios
Apart that, is it better to upgrade from 1.38 to 1.46 or not ?
Be happy if You have some doubts.
-
- Admin Emeritus
- Posts: 23826
- Joined: Mon Sep 18, 2006 5:17 am
- Location: Loch Garman, Éire
Re: X220 modified bios (1.46) doesn't let me change the option from the bios
McDonnell's 1.46 BIOS gives you many more options than Lenovo's.
I have it on my own X220 and use it without any problems, running W7 and Linux Mint.
My machines will never see W10, so don't ask.
Only you can decide if that BIOS is better for your machine.
If you have a password on your BIOS, get rid of that first, before you do any further experiments.
I have it on my own X220 and use it without any problems, running W7 and Linux Mint.
My machines will never see W10, so don't ask.
Only you can decide if that BIOS is better for your machine.
If you have a password on your BIOS, get rid of that first, before you do any further experiments.
-
- Freshman Member
- Posts: 82
- Joined: Wed Oct 31, 2012 12:08 pm
- Location: Montignoso (MS) - Italy
- Contact:
Re: X220 modified bios (1.46) doesn't let me change the option from the bios
I've no password on my bios and I still use Windows 7.
With that bios ram frequency is not limited to 1333 MHz, right ?
With that bios ram frequency is not limited to 1333 MHz, right ?
Be happy if You have some doubts.
-
- Similar Topics
- Replies
- Views
- Last post
-
-
Thinkpad X220 the webcam doesn't work but the thinklight does!!
by ned91 » Sat Dec 23, 2023 12:28 pm » in ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series - 1 Replies
- 3979 Views
-
Last post by nomad1977
Sat Dec 23, 2023 6:33 pm
-
-
-
X230 trackpoint, mouse buttons and some keys still not working after keyboard change
by frog4 » Mon Jan 22, 2024 4:24 pm » in ThinkPad X230-X280 / X390 Series - 2 Replies
- 1537 Views
-
Last post by frog4
Tue Jan 23, 2024 5:22 am
-
-
- 1 Replies
- 354 Views
-
Last post by ZaZ
Thu Mar 28, 2024 2:19 pm
-
-
Farewell to my X220...
by axur-delmeria » Tue Nov 28, 2023 12:15 am » in ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series - 5 Replies
- 18115 Views
-
Last post by mikemex
Wed Jan 10, 2024 5:32 pm
-
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 25 guests