VT support for Sony Vaio

[SteveMcG]

I have just bought an FZ11Z which comes with the Intel Core 2 Duo T7300 processor. One of the key attractions for me was that this processor is 64 bit and comes with virtualisation support. http://www.intel.com/products/processor/core2duo/specifications.htm

I also ran the detection utility on the VMWare website and it confirms it is able to run 64 bit guests, so I can create 64 bit Virtual Machines.

Now here comes the problem. Vmware support the processor, but to get it to work properly I need to be able to enable VT support in the BIOS, but the BIOS is rather basic and doesnt give me the option.

The official Sony line is that VT "Is not supported" (a horrible phrase that!) but there is no explanation to support that statement.

Being the devious teccy that I am, I am sure that there must be a BIOS somewhere that is not locked down by the manufacturer that will enabe me to get to those settings. (Losing warranty is not important to me)

Has anyone looked into this before at all, and be willing to share their experiences with me? (I guess my perfect answer would be a link to a commercially available unlocked BIOS!)

[ordex]

it worked!!

Thank you!

[drifty]

I have a Sony Vaio PCG-GRT40ZP and I am trying to enable VT. Anyone have ideas on how I could do this? Current BIOS R0190F0. Thanks

[Puster2]

Could you post a link to that ISO again please?

I only get the message that it is not available anymore.

Thank you

Manuel

[admin]

Sorry; I need to figure out how to get around the automatic removal of old files. Try it now.

[Puster2]

Thank you. It worked now.

[Puster2]

Got it done now to. Here's my input for the list:

VGN-AR51E - BIOS: R1050J8 - Reg: 027F

Thank you for the help in here.

[soneil66]

RE: AR21S/BIOS v. R200J6/R0200J6/Register 0195

Has this issue ever been resolved? The index of register edits for the Sony VAIO AR21S always references BIOS version R200J6 (available from Sony for the AR31S) and register 0195. However, the file currently available for download indicates BIOS version R0200J6. And the BIOS log from symcmos indicates that register 0195 is already set to "0001." When running the Vmware CPU tool however it indicates that the Vmware 64-bit virtualisation support is disabled.

Does anyone know if there is a difference between BIOS R200J6 and R0200J6? If so, where is the former available for download?

Also, if they are the same, I confirm that register 0195 is already set to "0001" to no avail so has anyone figured out what register will enable support then?

Much thanks for any info. Cheers.

[soneil66]

Re: AR21S/BIOS v. R200J6, R0200J6/Register 0195

Has anyone ever resolved this issue? The index of register edits for this model always indicates to edit register "0195" from "0000" to "0001" however when using the BIOS update currently available from Sony for the AR31S, the BIOS version is actually R0200J6 and the value of register "0195" is already set to "0001." A test using the Vmware CPU Tool indicates that the support is disabled, nonetheless.

Does anyone know if there's a difference between these two BIOS versions and, if so, where can one download the former?

Also, if there isn't any difference, does anyone know what register actually enables the vmware support?

Thanks. Cheers.

[azn2kew]

Has anyone know how to enable VT on Sony VAIO VGN-SZ330P ? Also what is exatly best tool and version to crack this? Please advice.

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Regards,

Stefan Nguyen

iGeek Systems Inc.

VMware, Citrix, Microsoft Consultant

[waileong]

Has anyone tried enabling VT on the TZ17 (VGN-TZ17GN) ?

thanks

--will

[zii]

Dear all,

I have a Sony Vaio SZ90PS and would like to locate the register to enable the VT. However, I cannot use the later BIOS revisions for this laptop because, being a Japanese market sold notebook, the US BIOS won't load. These perform a check on the machine name and this fails.

Current BIOS information is:

BIOS Ver: R0073N0

EC BIOS Ver: RK073N0

Machine name: VGN-SZ90PS

I would be very grateful if someone knew the register number for this.

Best regards, z.

PS. I have a copy of BIOS version R0083N0 for the Sz90PS and could load this if someone can tell me where the register lies for BIOS R0083N0.

[eamous]

Hey guys,

Does any one know the VT Register for VGN-CR354_B BIOS Version R2100Q0 ?

I'm really confused how u guys managed to find the VT register for the other BIOS versions ?:|

Even if I brouteforce all the zeroed registers one by one , it's gonna take forever and it might even screw up the CMOS :S

I really need ur help guys, the most important vmware image I have is a 64-bit machine and I can't run it now :'(

Regards,

Essa Amous.

[marcocanto]

Hi All,

I have bought a new SONY VAIO FW11L and I'm running ubuntu 8.04 64bit. I use vmware and I have the little problem of VT !

I contact sony for information and for a BIOS vith VT feature enabled but nothing.

My BIOS version is R0250Y0

Model name : VGN-FW11L

I have used, booting with a winme image, symcmos version 643710-035 but when I have tried to dump bios :

symcmos -v2 -lDefault.txt

combineFiles (0h, COMBINE.ROM)

initPdmEntry ...

search '$PDM'

pdmEntry = NULL !

and no files ;-(

Second question :

when I have the dump how can I find for VT in it ?

Thanks

[wiljon]

Hi guys,

I have a Lenovo Thinkcentre workstation (MT-M 6071-A2U). Can anyone tell me how enable VT on this model? I've dumped to text the bios (attached) but have no idea which line represents the VT setting.

Thanks!

[mumu1234]

hi all,

I have two question for my Sony Vaio AW11S/B:

1. Does someone know which register i have to change in order to enable VT? My BIOS is an Aptio R0200Y2 (Version 1.23.1109).

2. If I start the BIOS the "Advanced" tab is completely empty. I think its disabled by Sony. Is there a possibilty to enable these options?

Thanks in advance!

bye,

mumu

[xlpnycm]

Hi, I have exactly the same problem and Sony model. Have you made some progress??

Regards.

[GeekForLife]

Hey guys i have R0230Q0 Version of BIOS and my Laptop model is Vaio VGN CR 13G. Here is the link to BIOS...

I would appreciate it if you can help me identify which register i have to set it to 1

i am attaching the list of registers also that i got using symcmos utility..

List:

[FreakyFox]

Thanks everyone for the hints !

I own a Sony Vaio VGN-FE31M using BIOS R0200J3 which can be used from the FE41M or FE41Z. Register 0195 set to 0001 worked for me !!!

Anyway : Stupid Sony Management. Their Vaios rock, but first the issue with the "Sony-brand-only-batteries" and now "vanderpool" disabled ... What for ?

They even tell you, that your CPU and RAM are limited with regard to upgrading.

I have 4 GB RAM now though Sony say "only 2 GB possible" and I have changed my CPU from Core2 Duo T5600 to T7600 without Problems ...

We pay, we play ! Very cool, that people try to circumvent Sony's restrictions ! Ha, no way that I return my Vaio

VT here I come ! ;-D

Regards,

FreakyFox

[ArthurKnowles]

I just wanted to add my two cents worth along with a big thank you. I have a VGN-AR730E/B and have been desperate to get hardware virtualization working. Just wish I had of found this earlier.

In any case, register x0285 is the magic one for the AR730E/B with BIOS R2080JB.

Now I'm wondering if the same technique would work for my HP DL145 server? Maybe I'll give it a try later.

Art

[jrsebal]

I have a Vaio VGN-NR11Z with R0131J9 BIOS. Any guess for the register to activate VT?

Thanks.