ThinkPad BIOS whitelist (error 1802/1804) *READ 1st MSG*

[MCK]

Any idea when the site is back online?

I've just installed a new wireless card on my x60s

[Zender]

Everyone, please read the first post of this topic (no offence, just there's no need to post here because of that).

[waspie]

would it be advisable (for those capable of working on machines) to put the third antenna in the display? as a certified tech for quite some years i have no problem disassembling the unit, my curiosity is: is this the best place for the antenna? thanks

[janeks]

Hi Zender

I just got an virus detection error trying to download the latest T60 mod.

My A/V detects a Junkie-1027 virus in the boot part of the iso file.

I tried downloading a second mod with the same result, would you investigate if it is a false positive or actually a virus.

[Zender]

Well you're not the first, but I tried to investigate it in the past, and the strings which should identify the virus are not present in the actual file. Seems the detections appear after making a change to .iso file with MagicISO. Not sure why.

[arcadia2uk]

Thank you so much Zender,

I used the "untested" 6DET33WW 1.10 update, and I must say it was scary to see the boot message

ERROR
0191: System Security - Invalid remote change requested.
Press <F1> to Setup.

However, according to the Lenovos BIOS update site, this is a Lenovo issue that should be fixed in the next update...

Anyway, I have now a fully working, w/o taping of pin 20, DELL Sprint 5720 Mobile Broadband PCI Express® Mini Card EVDO XM359 (found on eBay for $45) on a ThinkPad X200 model: 7454-CTO - Windows XP SP3
It was also hazzelfree to get it activated with Sprint (on-line registration as a Novatel Wireless-Merlin 725 - the "Secondary 6-digit code" is the Activation Code (MSL)).

Thanks also to NIN2001, who supplied the drivers
http://www.thinkpads.com/forum/viewtopi ... 8&p=477258

It also shows up with the Fn+F5.
The Access Connection instruction needed some tweaking though, the hardware ID didn't show as VEN/DEV, but as;

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NWADI\DELL-VNIC_413C_8134\1&2D12BED1&0&101

I assumed the numbers 413C corresponded to VEN and the 8134 to DEV, and got it working by modifying the AcAdaptersInfo.dll in accordance with Zenders recommendation, no change was made to ACon.dll.

Sorry for all edits, but I progress reported in small steps.

arc

[rennik]

Hi Zender
thanks for your great work!
I cannot understand where can I find your bios for my laptop thinkpad lenovo r61?
I would like change my wifi-card with another one! but when I changed it bios tell me unknow wifi card!
The new wifi card works fine, I have tried it with another laptop!
Please can you show me where can I find your bios?
Thank a lot!
regards n.

[kris-m]

Hi - Dobry Dien Zender,

Please let me know how safe using the patch will be for my X300 (ie. 20% chance something will go wrong), i mean only a rough approximation that will help me make up my mind. I've gone through the whole topic but being a very ordinary computer user I must admit I can't make much out of it.

Kind regards,
Kris

Admin Message: Deleted inappropriate text. If you have really read the whole topic you will have seen the numerous instructions to send a PM to Zender if you want to get hold of a BIOS!

[jolugo]

Thank you very much to Zender for the BIOS.

I have a T61p and installed an Intel Wi-Fi Link 5300 AGN. It works great!

Thanks again.

[Kamika007z]

PM'ed!

I'm trying to get my recently purchased Lenovo/IBM-branded 4965AGN card working on my T60p

I hope it works!

[Kamika007z]

Thank you Zender!! All is well and running 2.23 on my T60p

Thanks again!
Kamika007z

[hirschheinrich]

thanks to zender, using his bios enabled an ericsson f3507g hsdpa card in my t61p.

[kpinitreal]

I have T61p and wanted to know if anyone has attempted to patch with the new 2.25 - 1.08? I ask due to the note of bricking hazard.

thanks

[EYE]

Seems people are having succes with their cards, I hope I can sort mine out
Trying to get a Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965 AGN default card working in my Lenovo X60 Tablet Thinkpad with Bios v1.15

I keep you updated.

[kpinitreal]

Thank you very much to Zender for the BIOS.

I have a T61p and installed an Intel Wi-Fi Link 5300 AGN. It works great!

Thanks again.

Which bios have you installed? I want to try the 2.25 for my lenovo T61p but reluctant due to the bricking hazzard. thanks

[EYE]

Have been able to update to the modded X60 Tablet 1.15 BIOS on my 6363-A7G ThinkPad.
I'm now succesfully using my Stock Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN card in N mode on an Airport extreme with 8.0211n running.

Many thanks for this.

I'll still be trying to use the hardware ID hack on the Intel Wireless Card, to esnure I can get future BIOS updates, but for now I'm more then happy !

[jwid]

Hi Zender, hi all,

Here is X60-1709H6U, it is 3G ready as it comes with a wifi card and a verizon EVDO so i assume the board has 2 mini pci slots.

My bios version is 2.17

i'm planning to get a sierra wireless MC8775 or 8781 off ebay

anybody is willing to share or tell me how to is really appreciated as i am also waiting for zender to have the time to reply my pm, i live in melbourne and is going to depend on the 3G for my main ineternet connection.


Cheers

[Aiuspaktyn]

Thanks FULL working the new bios untested "7JET30WW 1.15" on a X60 Tablet! Now it's perfect with a Intel Wifi Link 5300
Thanks a lot!

[hanseatic]

I am happy to announce, that I just flashed Zenders Version of the 2.19 Bios on my X61s 7668-CTO and did not brick it.

So far, the MC8790 is not recognized by either OS (WinXP-Device Manager or Linux lspci, lsusb)
The WWAN card is activated in ->security->IO-Ports
So I will now go on to tape pin 20.

Would it be save to flash the bios splash with this bios?

[alessio2]

I get this info when I try to flash bios on my T43 2668-CTO: "An update is not necessary at this time. ..." after I select Update system program.
What am I doing wrong?

[Aiuspaktyn]

I get this info when I try to flash bios on my T43 2668-CTO: "An update is not necessary at this time. ..." after I select Update system program.
What am I doing wrong?

Must use the option "/u"

[gicos]

Am awaiting Zender's reply. I suppose he has been inundated since starting this project. Anyway, I have a X61 tablet that I'm trying to get a Sierra 5725 in. I ordered it new with a Sierra 8775 and took out AT&T service, but the nearest tower is 25 miles from here and it's a no-go. Both cards were OEM options--it infuriates me that I can't swap in "the other" option without a bios error. Can anyone hook me up? I'm running the latest bios, 1.22. This is my only option for internet service. Thanks in advance.

[cezayas]

I have an R52 that was having an issue with the wireless adapter staying connected to a G router. Recently I ordered a replacement Intel P/N: PA3375U-1MPC. The install resulted in the dreaded 1802 error. After doing some research, it is evident that I did not get an original replacement part. Has anyone had any success in fixing the 1802 error on R52 with one of Zender's BIOS versions?

[gicos]

Can anyone help me out here? This is my only option for internet service and I'm paying for service not being used. I don't want to be rude, as I very much appreciate the efforts, but I've been waiting a couple of weeks now and need to determine whether or not this is going to work. Thanks.

[bill bolton]

Both cards were OEM options--it infuriates me that I can't swap in "the other" option without a bios error.

If you have the Lenovo specific configuration the Sierra 5725 card you can use it without getting a error from a standard Lenovo BIOS. If you have any other type of Sierra 5725 you will get the 1802 error.

In terms of the modified BIOS, you just have to wait until Zender can respond to you..... neither Zender or ThinkPads.com are commercial support services. Alternatively you can try and get hold of the correct Lenovo Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) Sierra 5725.

Cheers,

Bill B.

[satoor]

hi i need to flash my bios
my laptop is T61p
please help me

[qsteven2]

pls send me the bios fix , anyone email is qsteven1@gmail.com . I have the 875u card , but am getting the 1804 error , taping does not work

[m33x]

tryed to contact you via pm, no response...


i need the bios for x61 please!!!


thx

[pandavi]

I have successfuly installed an mc8775 (hp2300) card in my x61 after flashing mod bios, can't thank you enough Zender.

wanted to add my feedback to your cahrt, can't find it anymore.
Also looking for the ac dll's patching hints and tools but your site was shut down, any new address to find it?

Wish I could see the wwan connection with fn f5 and ac.

[etronic]

Hi people,

This is great board but i'm still not successful with my T60. Trying to get it working with Intels 4965AGN ( signed by FRU no). Keep gettin 1802. Bought this card off ebay. Can card be dodgy??
Help good people...