arjun Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 @svl7 : thank yu for doin this greatly in dept with yu !!! also jus wanted to confirm that is bearfight rite abt the SLIC ? if so is it intact? jus curious ! Bearfight : thank yu for the valuable information! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearfight Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Thanks for the offer. Also, thanks for your work on a tool to help everyone out. PM sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepo3663 Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Could this deal with y400? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n1smo Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 @svl7 : thank yu for doin this greatly in dept with yu !!! also jus wanted to confirm that is bearfight rite abt the SLIC ? if so is it intact? jus curious ! Bearfight : thank yu for the valuable information! +1, greatly appreciate what svl7 is doing for the community. Hopefully we can salvage this failed product and make it function as it was originally advertised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kareldegrote Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Can I update the LENOVO-6BCN31WW(V1.03) with the unlocked LENOVO-6BCN34WW(V1.05) without any problems?I have the core i5 version with a single GT650m.It would be great if it is possible to enable the WiDi? Did someone already managed to do so? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svl7 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Could this deal with y400?I'm not really familiar with Lenovo systems... does it use the same bios as the Y500? (Like the 480/580)Can I update the LENOVO-6BCN31WW(V1.03) with the unlocked LENOVO-6BCN34WW(V1.05) without any problems?Not yet... need to find a solution for the windows activation stuff, working on it, but really busy atm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepo3663 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 I'm not really familiar with Lenovo systems... does it use the same bios as the Y500? (Like the 480/580)I am not sure but I think is same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepo3663 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 I'm not really familiar with Lenovo systems... does it use the same bios as the Y500? (Like the 480/580)I have checked my BIOS version in msinfo32, It is LENOVO-6BCN34WW(V1.05). Is same? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_XBlade Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 it's not the same bios 1.3 comes with a different windows 8 basic key then bios 1.5 P.S. If you have bios 1.3 installed and update to the unlocked 1.5 bios your windows will be deactivated bios1.3 to bios unlocked mod 1.3 = windows activatedbios1.5 to bios unlocked mod 1.5 = windows activated bios 1.3 to bios unlocked mod 1.5 =windows deactivated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett0712 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Is there any sort of pattern that can be followed to get to unlocked mod 1.5? I.e: bios1.3 > unlocked mod 1.3 > unlocked mod 1.5? Darth, what bios are you running right now and what bios did your y500 come with? Were you able to flash it yourself or did svl7 have to help? Is Windows activated on the unlocked bios1.05? Thanks for the help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_XBlade Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 !!!!ATTENTION!!!!!!!!!!!!!For those people who want to unlock their BIOS for the Lenovo Y 500 I'm going to list what I've tried what's works and what didn't work for me1.Intel HD4000 graphics - Not working -think it's a frame buffer issue2. Intel WIDI - Not working - No Intel Graphics Support3. Memory - Overclocking Memory worked via advanced Menu4. CPU - Overclocking worked via the multiplier - In advanced Menu Please Replace stock thermal paste if you going to attempt (ex IC Diamond)5. Raid - Not working - In advanced Menu I can switch to Raid Mode but in the config Menu there was still only AHCI and IDE mode only tryed to restart in raid mode Bios would revert Back to AHCI Mode6.Power Management - Working - you can set C-State via Unlocked Power Menu!!!!!!!!!!!!!!ATTENTION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Windows 8 (64bit) Standard (preinstalled on all Y 500) And all so a BIG THANKS TO SVL7 for helping me outP.S I have Bios ver. 1.3 with the elan Touch Pad I have to return my laptop touch Pad issuesI believe Bios ver. 1.5 users have the Synaptics touch pad which as far as I know has no issues(note) Returning to stock Bios Version 1.3 windows 8 is activated Hope this answer everyone's Questions 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svl7 Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Windows 8 (64bit) Standard (preinstalled on all Y 500) Activation Issue-Y 500 BIOS 1.3 Users - Must use an unlocked 1.3 Bios version (not Bios1.5 version) When it becomes Available For windows 8 to stay Activated -Y 500 Bios 1.5 Users - Can use the unlocked 1.5 Bios version found on this site - Windows 8 Activation Will Not be affected That's not true, the issue is different. You can easily use a 1.05 bios on any machine. As for the HD4000, that might indeed be hardware-related, but it also depends on what exactly you changed in the settings. In order to just run from the HD4000 you need to change at least two settings (in case it's actually implemented). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_XBlade Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 well i edited my post just pm me what the issue with the activation is thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arjun Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 its said tht y500 uses intel HM76 chipset doesn't it com as a standard (hd4000 enabled)? or is it like Lenovo gets intel to build them custom chipsets ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firebarrel Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Does this work with the Y400 and is there an option to disable hyperthreading after modding the bios? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zrenx Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 new user, not enough posts yet. can't download, can't even view better quality attached images Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_XBlade Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 don't Know if it will work with the y 400 and yes you can disable ht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanka Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Does flashing the bios change the waranty ? Does anyone know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svl7 Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Does flashing the bios change the waranty ? Does anyone know?Lenovo probably won't approve this bios version, however you can always revert back to your original bios, just keep a copy of your bios backup.--Alright guys, I found a way which should allow (hopefully all of you) to flash the modified BIOS. I created a new thread with all the instructions and files in the first post, let's continue the discussion there:Lenovo Y500 - 'unlocked' BIOS / wwan-wlan whitelist removalThanks! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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