Aspire V3-772G. BIOS downgrade

alexkrush

Hi all,

after installing the 1.15 version of BIOS my FAN is working almost constantly. Is it any way to downgrade back to version 1.13?

Will, f.e., complete reset to factory settings help?

Thanks a lot and a good day,

Alexander

zydrunas142

Yes you can downgrade your bios, look at this topic:

http://community.acer.com/t5/Notebooks-Netbooks/Aspire-v3-772g-driver-issues/td-p/127713/page/2

 

 

The solution for downgrading the BIOS is as follow.  Unpack the VA70V108.exe with something like WinRar or 7-Zip and then in the platform.ini find "[Bios_Version_Check]" and change "flag=1" to "flag=0" after that save the ini file and run the InsydeFlash.exe as administrator. Thats how I have downgraded my BIOS.

GuruAid-CS

It is a bit difficult to predict whether downgrading your BIOS will resolve the issue with the fan, but still, if you wish to go for it, you can refer to the steps below:
Important: Making changes in BIOS improperly may cause damage to the computer. It is recommended to take professional technical assistance wherever necessary.
1. Go to http://us.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/drivers

2. Type Aspire V3-772G in the box below "Search by Product Model" and click "Search"
3. Click on your model number from the list that comes up.
4. Once the details about your model are displayed, select your current operating system appropriately from the drop-down menu besides "Operating System".
5. Now, go to "BIOS" tab and download the BIOS version 1.13 on your system.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the downloaded BIOS version 1.13.

alexkrush

I tried it already. Bios 1.13 let me not install, when 1.15 is already installed!

GuruAid-CS

In this case, it is recommended to contact the nearest Acer service center for further assistance. To do this, the following link can be useful:
http://us.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/service-contact

zydrunas142

Yes you can downgrade your bios, look at this topic:

http://community.acer.com/t5/Notebooks-Netbooks/Aspire-v3-772g-driver-issues/td-p/127713/page/2

 

 

The solution for downgrading the BIOS is as follow.  Unpack the VA70V108.exe with something like WinRar or 7-Zip and then in the platform.ini find "[Bios_Version_Check]" and change "flag=1" to "flag=0" after that save the ini file and run the InsydeFlash.exe as administrator. Thats how I have downgraded my BIOS.

jave_ad_schwab1

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heyy

I followed the instructions to donwgrade my bios by extracting the .exe file.

Now Insideflash tells me 'There isn't any rom file in this directory'.
Any ideas?

Alexscended

heyy said:

I followed the instructions to donwgrade my bios by extracting the .exe file.

Now Insideflash tells me 'There isn't any rom file in this directory'.
Any ideas?

I had the same issue! Then I found this instruction.. Somehow just extracting the .exe doesn't work, it leaves out a few files like de the .bin which actually make the flashtool bootable. 

You need to get the orignal files extracted by the .exe when you run the flashing utility, they are located in your personal temp in Windows.

Source: https://awesomedetect.com/cant-find-platform-ini-file-solved-bios-update/

Here's my short version:
1. Just run the regular .exe of any bios version you want to downgrade to
2. While the window is open displaying the error of 'Your version is newer cannot flash blah blah'. Open File explorer and go to your user accounts temp folder of Windows, as described on the link. And find a folder starting with '7z'. (This is the actual temporary extract location of the Insyde Flash utility.)
3. Copy all files to a different location (Otherwise when you close InsydeFlash the temporary folder gets deleted automatically.)
4. Then alter the 'Platform.ini' file by changing the Flags=2 or Flags=1 to Flags=0 under directly under [Bios_Version_Check]
5. Then run the H2OFFT-W.exe with Insyde icon

R6E7980XE

Appreciated. Good guideline.

PHolz

Alexscended said:

heyy said:

I followed the instructions to donwgrade my bios by extracting the .exe file.

Now Insideflash tells me 'There isn't any rom file in this directory'.
Any ideas?

I had the same issue! Then I found this instruction.. Somehow just extracting the .exe doesn't work, it leaves out a few files like de the .bin which actually make the flashtool bootable. 

You need to get the orignal files extracted by the .exe when you run the flashing utility, they are located in your personal temp in Windows.

Source: https://awesomedetect.com/cant-find-platform-ini-file-solved-bios-update/

Here's my short version:
1. Just run the regular .exe of any bios version you want to downgrade to
2. While the window is open displaying the error of 'Your version is newer cannot flash blah blah'. Open File explorer and go to your user accounts temp folder of Windows, as described on the link. And find a folder starting with '7z'. (This is the actual temporary extract location of the Insyde Flash utility.)
3. Copy all files to a different location (Otherwise when you close InsydeFlash the temporary folder gets deleted automatically.)
4. Then alter the 'Platform.ini' file by changing the Flags=2 or Flags=1 to Flags=0 under directly under [Bios_Version_Check]
5. Then run the H2OFFT-W.exe with Insyde icon

Hi, 
i tried following your instructions but it automatically changes the platform.ini file back to the original one, so I can't change the bios

PHolz

Edit:
I managed to do it, this is how:
1) after downloading the BIOS, I simply extracted it
2) plugging off the A/C power cable and start the BIOS flashing program (H2OFFT-W.exe). It will result in an error message, to please put in the power jack in order to continue.
3) do not put in the power jack yet. Instead, copy the "platforms.ini", make the changes (Flags=1 to Flags=0 under directly under [Bios_Version_Check]) and set the file's attribute to write protection.
4) Then I copied the writing protected file "platforms.ini" and replace it at the very same folder, then renamed it to platform.ini. 
5) both files (pltform such as platforms.ini) are i the folder now, with write protection. Then plug in the power jack and start flashing the BIOS.

Greetings

PHolz

Alexscended said:

heyy said:

I followed the instructions to donwgrade my bios by extracting the .exe file.

Now Insideflash tells me 'There isn't any rom file in this directory'.
Any ideas?

I had the same issue! Then I found this instruction.. Somehow just extracting the .exe doesn't work, it leaves out a few files like de the .bin which actually make the flashtool bootable. 

You need to get the orignal files extracted by the .exe when you run the flashing utility, they are located in your personal temp in Windows.

Source: https://awesomedetect.com/cant-find-platform-ini-file-solved-bios-update/

Here's my short version:
1. Just run the regular .exe of any bios version you want to downgrade to
2. While the window is open displaying the error of 'Your version is newer cannot flash blah blah'. Open File explorer and go to your user accounts temp folder of Windows, as described on the link. And find a folder starting with '7z'. (This is the actual temporary extract location of the Insyde Flash utility.)
3. Copy all files to a different location (Otherwise when you close InsydeFlash the temporary folder gets deleted automatically.)
4. Then alter the 'Platform.ini' file by changing the Flags=2 or Flags=1 to Flags=0 under directly under [Bios_Version_Check]
5. Then run the H2OFFT-W.exe with Insyde icon

Hi, 
i tried following your instructions but it automatically changes the platform.ini file back to the original one, so I can't change the bios_version_check-task unfortunately. It keeps checking for the correct bios version and I can't downgrade. Any ideas how I can avoid that?
Thanks a lot.

muneerabdullah1234

Alexscended said:

heyy said:

I followed the instructions to donwgrade my bios by extracting the .exe file.

Now Insideflash tells me 'There isn't any rom file in this directory'.
Any ideas?

I had the same issue! Then I found this instruction.. Somehow just extracting the .exe doesn't work, it leaves out a few files like de the .bin which actually make the flashtool bootable. 

You need to get the orignal files extracted by the .exe when you run the flashing utility, they are located in your personal temp in Windows.

Source: https://awesomedetect.com/cant-find-platform-ini-file-solved-bios-update/

Here's my short version:
1. Just run the regular .exe of any bios version you want to downgrade to
2. While the window is open displaying the error of 'Your version is newer cannot flash blah blah'. Open File explorer and go to your user accounts temp folder of Windows, as described on the link. And find a folder starting with '7z'. (This is the actual temporary extract location of the Insyde Flash utility.)
3. Copy all files to a different location (Otherwise when you close InsydeFlash the temporary folder gets deleted automatically.)
4. Then alter the 'Platform.ini' file by changing the Flags=2 or Flags=1 to Flags=0 under directly under [Bios_Version_Check]
5. Then run the H2OFFT-W.exe with Insyde icon

I Successfully Downgraded my TravelMate P648-G3-M, I am facing one issue i.e., The BIOS boot up logo is not changed. Can you please suggest what can i do to remove the company logo with the default Acer logo???

Semmster

Alexscended said:

heyy said:

I followed the instructions to donwgrade my bios by extracting the .exe file.

Now Insideflash tells me 'There isn't any rom file in this directory'.
Any ideas?

I had the same issue! Then I found this instruction.. Somehow just extracting the .exe doesn't work, it leaves out a few files like de the .bin which actually make the flashtool bootable. 

You need to get the orignal files extracted by the .exe when you run the flashing utility, they are located in your personal temp in Windows.

Source: https://awesomedetect.com/cant-find-platform-ini-file-solved-bios-update/

Here's my short version:
1. Just run the regular .exe of any bios version you want to downgrade to
2. While the window is open displaying the error of 'Your version is newer cannot flash blah blah'. Open File explorer and go to your user accounts temp folder of Windows, as described on the link. And find a folder starting with '7z'. (This is the actual temporary extract location of the Insyde Flash utility.)
3. Copy all files to a different location (Otherwise when you close InsydeFlash the temporary folder gets deleted automatically.)
4. Then alter the 'Platform.ini' file by changing the Flags=2 or Flags=1 to Flags=0 under directly under [Bios_Version_Check]
5. Then run the H2OFFT-W.exe with Insyde icon

The only things I would add to these instructions; 1. Remember to uninstall 'Firmware' from Device Manager    2. After the third step, you will be operating from inside that 'different location' folder.  It was so easy.

StevenGen

alexkrush said:o

Hi all,

after installing the 1.15 version of BIOS my FAN is working almost constantly. Is it any way to downgrade back to version 1.13?

Will, f.e., complete reset to factory settings help?

Thanks a lot and a good day,

Alexander

Downgrading the BIOS will do nothing as you could do more damage than fix anything, check your fans that might need replacing and the CPU/GPU need also repasting with a good high quality paste as that laptop is getting on in years and components wear out and need maintenance.

Note: Doing a BIOS downgrade incorrectly will damage or brick your laptop so be very careful especially when it won't do anything to help your problem.

jcmolero71

"Downgrading the BIOS will do nothing as you could do more damage than fix anything, check your fans that might need replacing and the CPU/GPU need also repasting with a good high quality paste as that laptop is getting on in years and components wear out and need maintenance."
that's not completely true, in my case my laptop has stock 1.08 and it updated to 1.10 and began to demand more energy, slower and timeout errors in video drivers, reverting to 1.08 resolved everything
Moral of this story: keep the stock firmware as possible