[REQ] Toshiba L35-S2151

[bcstd]

Thanks for the quick response! I actually purchased a cheap 667MHz FSB chip (Celeron 1.66GHz) just to see if it would bump up to 667MHz. The laptop booted, but it ran at 1.33GHz (133MHz x 10) instead of 1.66GHz (166MHz x 10). I currently have a T2450 (2.0GHz Core Duo, 533MHz FSB) installed that runs fine. I was just wondering if there was a BIOS setting that would allow 166Mhz (667MHz effective). Anyway, I've downloaded the Phoenix BIOS editor and the Hex editor from the downloads section, but I have no idea what I'm looking at. If you do get some options unlocked, could you simply let me know how you got them? (Which programs you used, which strings you edited, how you knew which ones to edit, etc.) There is a Goodwill Computer store near me that sells old, donated laptops that are too old to refurbish, but still boot, for $10, and I'd have no problem playing around with those (and/or bricking them).

[alex_str]

Thanks for the quick response! I actually purchased a cheap 667MHz FSB chip (Celeron 1.66GHz) just to see if it would bump up to 667MHz. The laptop booted, but it ran at 1.33GHz (133MHz x 10) instead of 1.66GHz (166MHz x 10). I currently have a T2450 (2.0GHz Core Duo, 533MHz FSB) installed that runs fine. I was just wondering if there was a BIOS setting that would allow 166Mhz (667MHz effective). Anyway, I've downloaded the Phoenix BIOS editor and the Hex editor from the downloads section, but I have no idea what I'm looking at. If you do get some options unlocked, could you simply let me know how you got them? (Which programs you used, which strings you edited, how you knew which ones to edit, etc.) There is a Goodwill Computer store near me that sells old, donated laptops that are too old to refurbish, but still boot, for $10, and I'd have no problem playing around with those (and/or bricking them).

bcstd,
There is a way to change 133Mhz to 166Mhz in windows using setfsb http://www13.plala.or.jp/setfsb/
Did you find any way to set 667Mhz in BIOS? I've seen mixed info in different places that in some cases FSB is set properly for some 166Mhz CPUs, not sure if this is connected with BIOS version.

[panman]

Hello bcstd,

I have actually upgraded my notebook's CPU from a 1.73GHz Intel T2250 to a 2.33GHz Intel T2700. The result was amazing! The FSB for the entire system went from 533MHz to 667MHz! This sped up the [integrated] graphics system, the chipset, the RAM, the CPU, etc. The upgrade was a total success! If you are sure that your motherboard supports the CPU and that your chipset supports the higher FSB, then try the upgrade.

Like Ahmed Hossam said a few years ago, your BIOS does lack an Intel Menu, but it is certainly NOT devoid of useful options that can be added. I will work on modding your BIOS later on.

You also seemed to have an interest in modding the BIOS yourself as well. I can help you out with learning how to mod Phoenix BIOS's.


~Steven

[Sml6397]

Hello panman & others who have requested this BIOS mod,

Unfortunately, I could not find the AHCI setting in this BIOS image. I have unlocked the VT-x (virtualization) setting, however, for those who want it.

Precautions/Disclaimers:

Please remember to take proper precautions when flashing your BIOS. Even if the BIOS image is safe, the flashing process can still fail. Make sure that [if applicable] your notebook is fully charged (100%), that the power adapter is properly connected, and that the chance of a power outage occurring is as minimal as possible. Do not interrupt the flashing process. If possible, it is good practice to have a working CRISIS recovery disk handy when flashing your BIOS. Use the flashing instructions for your particular computer brand. DO NOT DO ANYTHING UNNECESSARY!!!

I take absolutely NO responsibility for ANY damages that may occur to you, your computer, your personal belongings, your neighbor's cat, or any other personnel or equipment as a direct or indirect result or consequence of your, or any one else's, use or misuse of any of the files that are in this archive at the present or at any time in the past or the future. You assume full responsibility for any damages or inconveniences that may occur by choosing to flash, or otherwise use or misuse, this image or any of the other files within this archive.

Have fun!

Please remember to post the results of the BIOS flash!

HASH VERIFICATION (md5file.com):
MD5: 1380482b088da5ae6b84168507dc722d
SHA-1: be18e53638425cb6ea047604d3f079087c777f43