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For those who don't like the restrictions put on their system by Lenovo, here's a BIOS mod that will get you back at least some of the freedom you should have over your own hardware.

Features:

- Wlan whitelist removed, any (hardware-wise compatible) card should now work

- hidden BIOS menus unlocked

- VBIOS tweaked for more performance and better tuning possibilities

Keep in mind that not necessarily all of the BIOS options available with this mod will function completely, so use the new functionality with care. If you're unsure about something don't change it and ask here, someone might be able to help.

This is currently only for v1.07 / v1.09 / v1.10 users. If you have a different BIOS I will need a copy of it in order to make it work for your system.

EDIT: v2.04 and v2.07 added (only whitelist removal as for now, more to follow).

Instructions:

• Create a backup of your own BIOS by using this tool.
  The archive contains the files of the program and a .bat file that will create a backup of your BIOS. You need to call the .bat file from an admin command prompt.
  Don't delete your backup file, you will need it in case you want to go back to the stock BIOS some times. Also don't share it since it contains your personal Windows key including activation.
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• Download the attached BiosFixer, simply drag and drop your BIOS backup on it and it will create your personal mod for you.
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• Flash the modified file with the tool from the first step, use the command below:
  

  fptw64 -f v1xxMod.bin -bios

  
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• Wait for the flash process to finish, if you don't get an error reboot. (You can safely ignore warnings about non-existing regions).
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If you get and 'Error 104' when trying to flash, grab this archive and extract the file to the folder with the flash tool. Overwrite the original one.

In case you still get the error after doing this, run fptw64 -i > info.txt and attach the .txt file to a post here, then I should be able to help you.

Can someone please post some pictures of the bios menus? Thanks.

A screenshot of Nvidia Inspector showing the OC part would be nice as well, just for visual confirmation. I don't have a system to test it myself.

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Hi @svl7, I've managed to revert my bios to v2.07 from stock 3.05 on my y510p, but I can't figure out how to run this program to backup (adding the backup to whitelist looks pretty straightforward). When i run the app contained here, I'm prompted to press any key 2x and then it closes. It doesn't look like anything has happened. Can someone offer a bit more instruction? Thanks

this is indeed the case, even intel forums are flooded with the 2230 issues, all Intel in general is doing is forwarding end users to the system manufacturer. It appears to be driver issue on intel.

Why would you do this white list nonsense to a machine intended for power users anyways?

serious questions:

- anybody knows if I'm voiding warranty with flashing the Bios?

- Also what is the success rate with this, appears to be quite high however I would really hate to brick my machine.

thanks

I, possibly foolishly, started with Lenovo support and asked them about whitelisting. After being put on hold to talk to a supervisor several times I was told in a shakey voice that any mods *might* void the warranty, including updating the wifi card to one that isn't whitelisted.

My BIOS is modded, but I upgraded the wireless card in my Lenovo Y510p to an Intel 7260 AC. My range has increased quite a bit along with throughput. I'll likely be picking up an AC router in a couple of months when the next revision of the ASUS AC rolls around.

I picked up my Intel 7260 AC wireless card on Amazon. It was pretty cheap, delivered quickly and packaged well.

The Intel 7260 AC wireless card was pretty easy to install in the Lenovo Y510p. One screw holds in the wireless card, and since the 7260 AC is 2x2 you don't need to do any antenna modifications. I don't know if you need a modded BIOS to allow the particular 7260 AC that I got. I did anyways as it provides some additional benefits.

Hi Kwaz, This is exactly what I'm hoping to do. Rolling back to v2.07 bios from v3.05, then modding to whitelist my y510p for the 7260 AC. Did you run into any problems whitelisting? Any advice would be helpful. Thx

Wondering if I'm missing a step. I'm reverting my y510p to v2.07 BIOS, then backup the bios, then run the whitelist mod? Since the stock wlan adapter is only 2.4G and Lenovo is unwilling to offer whitelisting options. thanks in advance

Right. I've sent someone some files but I never got any reply so far, but it should work anyway:

Downgrade to bios v2.07 by using the attached file. It flashes from within Windows. Make sure AC and battery are connected. Before proceeding to the flash go to the bios and enable bios flashback and make sure you have secure boot disabled.

Does this bios override the whitelist, or is that another set of steps? Sorry, first time here.

Thanks for your help on this. I too have a y510p, trying to install an Intel 7260 AC Dual Band. I did get it flashed to Bios V2.07, but I'm having trouble backing up my current config and using the whitelist removal tool @svl7 posted here. Can someone offer a step-by-step for backing up uefi bios via the command prompt? Much thanks for this.