nicholas0444

Can I restore back to the stock 2.07 firmware?

Flashing the firmware from Lenovo gives the error "The version of rom file isn't newer than version of bios."

Thank you.

EDIT: I fixed this and shared a tutorial on how to do it.

My post is currently awaiting a mod to approve it.

(My fix was submitted on Nov, 19, 2013 at about 9PM EST and should appear after this one.)

How did you make it? I was confused by this problem for months, looking forward your guideless.

Hope it should be save and easy to be performed.

Thanks.

Am I allowed to post a reply yet?

If so, I will edit this post.

If not, I will PM you.

Please just PM me,I need flash from V8.01 back to V2.07 to verify something,

Thanks for your help

Just flashed it with success, thanks!

Good news,but as you've already in the V2.07 now ,how can you help backup the V2.07 original for me ?

Maybe I have to ask for assistant from someone else.

Do you think you could upload the 4.5 Mb version of the v8.01 bios so that I can flash that (like I posted/talked to you about in the main unlocked bios thread ). In return, I think I could help you with what you need here, but, I'll need you to tell me how to do that. To clarify, you want someone who is running 2.07 bios to export it without the EC part? I'm running slv's modded bios, that's the one you want, right? If so, I think we can arrange a trade of tiles here

Yeah~~Found it in : https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B7D...XJDbzF2TFV2RXc

You can also see the link in the page : http://forum.techinferno.com/lenovo-ibm/2260-lenovo-y580-y480-unlocked-bios-versions-15.html

PS svl7 : I've flashed the bios with my V2.07 mainboard, it seems that the service tags and serial numbers won't be taken into the mainboard after the flashing. Only the Bios Version will be changed from V2.07 to V8.01

I would like to downgrade to V2.07 only to verify one thing: My battery volume changed to 62 Wh after I flashed the V8.01 and it was 72Wh while in V2.07.It is not chargeable or caused by the wear.

I just doubt if the V8.01 also flashed the firmware of the battery,I don't know,so I have to go back to V2.07 to verify it.

Thanks for providing me the V2.07.

Do you think you could upload the 4.5 Mb version of the v8.01 bios so that I can flash that (like I posted/talked to you about in the main unlocked bios thread ). In return, I think I could help you with what you need here, but, I'll need you to tell me how to do that. To clarify, you want someone who is running 2.07 bios to export it without the EC part? I'm running slv's modded bios, that's the one you want, right? If so, I think we can arrange a trade of tiles here

For exporting the V2.07,I think you can just follow svl7's post,there is detail instructions about how to backup your bios.

For the 4.5M original V8.01 bios without EC part, I found it also in slv7's topic maybe half a year ago. If you really need it I will help to dig it out from the posts

Do you have a link to the original 8.01, or would you be willing to upload it? If not, I'll just google it some more.

Also, by flashing via DOS, I'm assuming you mean the fpt.exe (as described in slv's 8.0x bios mod instructions)?

EDIT2: Remove whitelist check / add ID's to break hardware restrictions mod requests. - Page 324

This is what I need and was looking for right?

Yes, you can use the FPT.exe in Dos to flash the Bios.

But I am not sure if the attachment is the one available, the comments says DOES NOT CONTAIN EC，but the size is incorrect, Full version(Bios+EC)=6MB but if I remember well,the only bios version should be 4.5MB

Please be careful and make sure to valid every bios file before you take action.

But where can I get the v8.01 original?

I just recently tried to flash slv's v8.00 modded bios over the 2.07 modded bios..... That didn't work out so well and semi bricked my laptop, so I managed to recover to the official 2.07 (on Lenovo site), then flashed the 2.07 again (back to square one).

And THEN, literally less than 2 hrs ago, I flashed the 5DCN87WW (Beta) and had some trouble booting into the OS (Windows 8.1) so after trying to fn+r recover with 2.07 (tried both original and slv's) and failing, I managed to boot into windows after trying different combinations for the settings (change UEFI to legacy).

So, my questions is what files did you flash and what did you do in order to flash them (e.g. how do I flash v8.01 original and where do I get it from)? Please try to explain it to me like I'm 5 (if you're willing to help )

EDIT: Wait a second.. is the v8.01 (orig) the attachment in the first post, and then the v8.01 (mod) is the "v801Fix" ? I think I'm wrong but thought I'd give it a shot.

Yes,the v8.01 is from the first post of this topic and the V8.01 original is from someone who uploaded to the google drive long time ago(maybe half a year? I don't remember),So you can flash the 4.5MB V8.01 original first,(Your bios version will turn into V8.01 and EC version still V2.07),then you can just follow slv7's instruction in the first post to finish the rest of the parts.

BTW；All of the flashing I mention should be done in the DOS,Please be aware of that.

I am considering on buying the Intel 7260 Wi-Fi adapter to upgrade my Y580. For those who have already installed the modded BIOS and have the Intel card installed, what kind of improvements or quirks were observed?

I know I don't have the 5 posts to download the BIOS yet, but I want to see if it is worth the hassle before I fully commit to it.

I've already changed my WIFI card from intel N2200 to Ultimate 6300AGN then to 7260AC and now I am using the 7260AC in my Y580.

I can have the 450M bandwidth while using the 6300 AGN in the three 3x3 mode but it will be only 300M while using 7260AC because there is only the 2x2 mode for this card no matter how in 802.11A/N/AC.

So my point is:

It is necessary to install the 7260AC only if you have the 802.11AC router as you will have up to 876M bandwidth.

But if you only have the 802.11N or A router, maybe 6300AGN is a good choice because the only advantage I see 7260AC under A/N mode is lower-power consumption and lower temperature.

Thanks.

What do you mean when you say you flash from 2.07 (Mod) to 8.01 (Origin) + 2.07 (Origin)? How do you flash 2 bios at the same time o.O

Also, what's the difference between 5DCN87WW(Beta version), V8.01 (Origin), and V8.01 (Mod)? and where can I download the v8.01 (Origin)?

Hi,

The Bios contains two parts: Origin Bios and EC Bios, Once you want to flash the bios,you have to flash both of them.

But my problem is that after flashing the beta version, it turns into a locked and whitelist version, then I tried to flash back to V2.07(Mod),but the Bios version is missing after the flashing,I can only see the EC version is V.207.

So I'd just flashed the orign V8.01(4.5MB) then flashed slv7's unlocked version (Also 4.5MB).

Dear

Would anyone whose Y580 is running the V2.07 bios version help export the single Bios (4.5M ,not the 6M one with the EC also inside).

I am now running with the EC V2.07 and Bios V8.01. I want to only downgrade the Bios part from V8.01 to V2.07.

Your help will be appreciated.

Were you able to recover it and flash your previously backed up bios?

My y580 came also with v2.07, I flashed recently the modded one. I would like to follow your steps, but I don't understand well what you mean by MC version and EC version, and how you flashed component from different versions together, could you explain this a little more? I'm not asking for a dumb-proof tutorial full of photos just a little bit more detailed description of the process.

Thanks a lot

Sorry for the confusion,Acctually the MC version I mentioned in my post is the Bios version.

so does this 8.01 bios have whitelist and secureboot?

This bios has the whitelist removed and Secureboot in Win8.1(No water mark)

My Y580 was with the factory bios version of V2.0x and I updated to Syl7's V2.07 GPU Overlocked and no whitelist at first time while it was released.

Then I saw a version of 5DCN87WW on another Chinese Forum and flashed it smoothly,but this version is not a unlocked nor whitelist removed version.So I wanted to swith back to the V2.07 mod version.It went well during the downgrade to V2.07.However the MC version is missing and there is only the EC version V2.07 after the flashing.

Then I just tried to only flash the MC to V8.01 using the 4.5M's file version,it works again.Now the MC is V8.01(Locked) and EC V2.07.

The last step is to flash the V8.01 to unlocked version following Syl7's procedure.Succeeded again.

So I just want to share with you the sequence about how I finish this unexpected job by accident.

V2.07(Origin)--->V2.07(Mod)--->5DCN87WW(Beta version)--->V2.07(Mod)--->V8.01(Origin)+V2.07(Origin)--->V8.01(Mod)+V2.07(Origin)

yeah, got the BIOS v2.07.

i'm interested in the update to v8.01

I've already update the Bios from V2.07 to V8.01 and everything goes well since now.

The EC version would remain V2.07 while the Bios version is V8.01.

Also the Win8 License is Invalid as there is no license in the original V8.01

You can just find the solution in the old post of this topic.

You just need modify the file platform.ini and try again.

Yes svl7

You job is great helpful for idea pad user in PRC

Many people on idea pad.it168.com got the benefit for you.

It is a good opportunity that if PRC can respect development result in the future.

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Hello Svl7

I finally took the adventure to flash your unlocked V8.01 version and it works!

It is amazing that I have the bios version of V8.01 and EC version of V2.07.(None of Win8 License in bios)

I just used the dos command flashit xxxx.rom /MC /BIOS.

My machine is still in warranty and I think Lenovo customer service can just help change the mainboard if I crashed my machine.

So I get my target finally.

Anyway,thanks a lot again for your hardworking

Hi svl7

Got it!

I will wait for your new releases.

Have a nice day!

Hi Svl7

I think I might become the first person who upgrade the Y580 with stock V2.0x to V8.0X.

I am already on the version 5DCN87WW now, as I'd like to change the wireless card to intel ultimate 6300 AGN and I don't consider to move back to V2.07.

I have to try to update version v8.01 in your first post and keep different versions between EC and BIOS.

Good luck to my Y580 and thanks for your hard working.

Hello Svl7

I'm from China,I have a Y580N with the stock bios version V2.0x.

I flashed the new bios Y480_Y580_5DCN87WW(V0.90).rar_ once it was released.

It works well with the new bios.But I could not agree its version as v8.01

The date of the bios is 08/08/2012.

The bios could probability come from Lenovo factory as a beta version or something else.

I have also some testing document came with that bios.

Please check below links:

BIOS check list for QIWY3_Y4 BIOS V090.pdf_

Y480Y580 BIOS 5DCN87WW(V0.90).pdf_

Y480Y580 EC BIOS 5DEC87WW(V0.90).pdf_

Appreciated if you can help build a new modified version to make people who already flashed the V0.90(Non-official) upgrade to V8.01.

Thanks!