ufoman Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 @svl7, any hope for unlocked VBIOS for y500 SLI? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psyrecx Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Does the Y500 have a way to do a bios reset? I may or may not have been messing with my memory timings and can't start now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naruto7050 Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Somebody can give details how to install this mod...plssss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolla Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Hi I get the below error message when attempting to backup the existing bios - even though I am running as administrator. "Error 284: Failed to load driver (PCI access for Windows)" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalzaa Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Does the Y500 have a way to do a bios reset? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamisb234 Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 I have install my Intel N6300 but there is a problem, when the 1st time i plug in the card it work perfectly fine, but when i shut down or reboot, the n6300 card detected but cannot connect to any network. The only way to have this card working is, i have to go bios, disable the wireless card shut down and go to bios enable and boot it again. I am using Window 7 pro 64,original bios v1.04 ,unlocked bios v1.05, anyone know how to fix this problem to make the card fully functioning? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnan10 Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 am using Window 8 pro 64,original bios...is this one just unlocks or replaces with any modded bios Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolla Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 HiI get the below error message when attempting to backup the existing bios - even though I am running as administrator."Error 284: Failed to load driver (PCI access for Windows)"[ATTACH=CONFIG]6374[/ATTACH]Any help on this would be much appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svl7 Posted March 24, 2013 Author Share Posted March 24, 2013 I guess that's a crappy AV software which randomly blocks signed drivers... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeMoNsLaYeR575 Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 go to the first post of this thread, and follow the guide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faarys Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 follow the guide dude,it works like a charm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBHO Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 This is to everyone who owns or has experience with Y500....My GT 650M is shown to be connected with PCI-E 2.0 8X bus interface ....is it the same for all Y500 or is it just mine.CPU Z Shows that my motherboard is capable of PCI-E 3.0 16X but using 8X bus interfaceUsed nvidiainspector and GPU Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danalec Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 This is to everyone who owns or has experience with Y500....My GT 650M is shown to be connected with PCI-E 2.0 8X bus interface ....is it the same for all Y500 or is it just mine.CPU Z Shows that my motherboard is capable of PCI-E 3.0 16X but using 8X bus interfaceUsed nvidiainspector and GPU ZAIDA64 2.85.2400GPU1: Bus Type PCI Express 2.0 x16 @ 2.0 x8GPU2: Bus Type PCI Express 2.0 x16 @ 2.0 x8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spork_Hero Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Hey, nooby question, but how do you tell which version of the BIOS you have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svl7 Posted March 28, 2013 Author Share Posted March 28, 2013 Go to the bios and see what's written in there.Or run dxdiag.Or use HWiNFO and check the system summary.Or... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
octiceps Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Go to the bios and see what's written in there.Or run dxdiag.Or use HWiNFO and check the system summary.Or...Lol svl7 way to rub it in his face. Easiest way is to enter BIOS by tapping F2 repeatedly as soon as you boot up. It will take you to the main BIOS screen which will have the version number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
octiceps Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 I need to check it first, but most likely that's not possible. Also this update is not officially released yet. If you really want to make sure that it hasn't been tampered with, then just flash the stock 2.02 with the included Insyde utility. If it isn't signed it won't flash.I can confirm that BIOS v2.02 has been officially released for the Y500. I just received a replacement Y500 unit that was manufactured 3/13/13 and it comes with 2.02. The unit I returned because of defects was manufactured 12/27/12 and came with 1.05. So it looks like there has been at least one BIOS update since 1.05, perhaps more. I do not plan on installing a different WLAN card so an unlocked 2.02 BIOS is not urgent for me, but if svl7 wants to unlock this version I will help. I'm sure it will be a good resource for future Y500/Y400 owners who purchase this version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
octiceps Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 I'm wondering if I should just flash my Y500 BIOS v2.02 with the modded 1.05 BIOS. I still have both units and there isn't a lick of difference between the GUI of the unmodded 1.05 and 2.02. But what do I know; they could be very different under the hood.How does one go about obtaining a BIOS dump of their machine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolla Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 I guess that's a crappy AV software which randomly blocks signed drivers...You were right - thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolla Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Made it to the flashing part, but when trying to flash I now get the following error:Error 28: Protected Range Registers are currently set by BIOS, preventing flash access.please contact the target system BIOS vendor for an option to disable Protected Range Re1gisters.Any advise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svl7 Posted March 29, 2013 Author Share Posted March 29, 2013 I advise you to read my instructions carefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildw Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 I got my y500 on March 7th 2013, my bios version is V2.00 according to Dxdiag. Hmmm, what to do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leno Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 @ svl7 I have the latest UEFI v2.00 have dumped it to rom format want to ask you how do you view it to modify it, and do you want it for me to send Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svl7 Posted March 30, 2013 Author Share Posted March 30, 2013 If you guys want me to mod v2.00 then I need a copy of it... Should be pretty obvious, especially since Lenovo doesn't seem to provide bios updates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrickb319 Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 If you can help me unlock my bios I will pay you. I just got my y500 this week, I have version 2.0 bios. Thanks Henry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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