[SOLVED] Hardrives Don't exsist - Page 2

**TriggerFinger** · 07-31-2008, 01:32 PM

There is a newer on here http://support.vaio.sony.co.uk/downl...1175118-UN.htm

IF you update via DOS, look for PHLASH.exe or PHLASH16.exe if present together with the BIOS update file.

SectorCluster · 07-31-2008, 02:01 PM

Yeah sorry but i am confused????

What do i do now?

I have a single file its a .exe

I need to get it on to a bootable CD

I am sorry for the spoon feeding but i've be at this for so long and i feel i am so close but there is a massive wall in the way

And btw thanks to every one and your mega paitence, you've made a lifer out of me ill try my best to repay the forum with my knowledge

**TriggerFinger** · 07-31-2008, 03:31 PM

WARNING!!!
I have done this only 2 times and was lucky (I guess). If the flashing fails, it may render your motherboard and the whole laptop useless... an expensive door stop or paper weight.

If you do not feel confident about this, PLEASE DO NOT PROCEED! Get a professional or bring it a repair shop. Sorry but I cannot guarantee this will work in your situation as it had in mine.

Proceed at your own RISK!!!
======================================
If you do not have the PHLASH file, you can d/load from here:

http://www.biosman.com/bios-flash.html

THINGS TO REMEMBER:

To use this file, boot into DOS mode.
Prepare a DOS bootable floppy or a CD version equivalent
Copy PHLASH.EXE and the BIOS update (name-of-bios.wph) file into the DOS floppy/CD
Boot from floppy or CD
In DOS, run PHLASH.exe name-of-bios.WPH
If errors about a memory manager being present appears then make sure to edit CONFIG.SYS and REM DEVICE=HIMEM.SYS and REM DOS=HIGH in the floppy or in the CD version.

====================================

SectorCluster · 08-01-2008, 07:19 AM

OK but the file downloaded is a .exe file. I am guessing i need ot extract it out of the setup file but how?

**TriggerFinger** · 08-01-2008, 07:40 AM

Use WinZip or ZinScan (Evaluation).

SectorCluster · 08-02-2008, 11:46 AM

Hey guys i am back i have gone through 40 CDs trying to make a boot disk with the BIOS on but none of them are working. I am using WinImage to create an image for an windwos 98 boot file. Yet it doesn't want to work am i going about it the right way

**TriggerFinger** · 08-02-2008, 12:05 PM

Try this:

http://www.biosflash.com/e/bios-boot-cd.htm

SectorCluster · 08-02-2008, 12:46 PM

Yeah getting the same problem it isn't running the WinPhlash.exe file it says bad command

it says "Command or filename not recognized" but its there

**TriggerFinger** · 08-02-2008, 12:53 PM

It would not run WinPhlash because it is for Windows. You must run Phlash or Phlash16 which is in DOS mode. Did you read my previous reply.. the one with the WARNING?

http://www.techsupportforum.com/hard...ml#post1623531

I think it is all there...

SectorCluster · 08-02-2008, 01:35 PM

Yeah sorry about that i could have sworn it said WinPhlash....ohh well

I have corrected my mistake only to be kicked in the teeth yet again.

'Platform Signature Not found in the interface'

I've tried all the Phoenix ones on the website you gave and tried both BIOs updates newer and older. In each combination (another 12 CDs down the pan lol)

I am guessing this means there is an compatability error some where,
but the BIOs i have already installed is Phoenix so there shouldn't be???

**TriggerFinger** · 08-02-2008, 02:15 PM

May I know the exact command that you used? Also may I know the DOS boot CD that you used?

SectorCluster · 08-02-2008, 02:37 PM

I used the one you recommended, and 'Phlash.exe ro16oj6.wph'

**TriggerFinger** · 08-02-2008, 03:24 PM

Try this DOS ISO image. Burn this to CD using ImgBurn.

http://www.allbootdisks.com/download...2_bootdisk.iso

SectorCluster · 08-02-2008, 04:07 PM

That one won't even let me run the Phlash.exe

**TriggerFinger** · 08-02-2008, 04:14 PM

So with the DOS 6.22 ISO, were you able to create the boot CD? Were you able to boot into DOS? You mentioned about 'it would not let you run PHLASH.EXE'. Any errors?

SectorCluster · 08-02-2008, 04:16 PM

Yeha sorry should get more Detial....

It loads the Dos up but when i type in Phlash.exe r0160j6.wph

ANd it just says 'Bad command or file doesn't exsist'

**TriggerFinger** · 08-02-2008, 04:19 PM

The boot CD should also contain the 2 other files... the PHLASH.exe and the bios_file.WPH

Is this your case?

EDIT:
According to this page http://support.vaio.sony.co.uk/downl...418&os=7&osl=1

The BIOS file is R0162J6.WPH

Where did you get your BIOS update? It looks like you have a different bios file.

SectorCluster · 08-02-2008, 04:46 PM

The BIOS is the actual version i have on my laptop that i got of the Vaio Website

Both files are on i put them on

**TriggerFinger** · 08-02-2008, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SectorCluster

The BIOS is the actual version i have on my laptop that i got of the Vaio Website

Both files are on i put them on

When in DOS prompt and you enter DIR, does it show you PHLASH and the bios file within the list? If yes, try running PHLASH alone and see if you get the same (file not found) error. Consider also if PHLASH.exe has case sensitive parameters.

Also I must apologize for the confusion but check the Vaio website link specific for your model of laptop (VGN-AR21S). I cannot seem to find the bios update that you have right now (R0160J6).

Btw in the name R0160J6, the letter R is followed by ZERO and not the letter O.

SectorCluster · 08-03-2008, 08:12 AM

Yeah there aren't any BIOS version for the WIndows XP version just a BIOS version for Vista the one you found. And knowing what BIOS i have already instaled on the laptop I serach for it and found it.

ANd the recommened boot disk is having the same error once i got it running.

'Platform Signiture not found in interface'

07-31-2008, 01:32 PM	#21 (permalink)
TriggerFinger Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: USA Posts: 11,791 OS: Vista SP1, XP SP3, PCLinuxOS2007	Re: Hardrives Don't exsist There is a newer on here http://support.vaio.sony.co.uk/downl...1175118-UN.htm IF you update via DOS, look for PHLASH.exe or PHLASH16.exe if present together with the BIOS update file. __________________ DBAN - Memtest86+ - BartPE - Linux LiveCD - ImgBurn - HDD Diags - Disk Copy HOW TO BURN AN ISO FILE

07-31-2008, 02:01 PM	#22 (permalink)
SectorCluster Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 40 OS: XP Windows	Re: Hardrives Don't exsist Yeah sorry but i am confused???? What do i do now? I have a single file its a .exe I need to get it on to a bootable CD I am sorry for the spoon feeding but i've be at this for so long and i feel i am so close but there is a massive wall in the way And btw thanks to every one and your mega paitence, you've made a lifer out of me ill try my best to repay the forum with my knowledge

07-31-2008, 03:31 PM	#23 (permalink)
TriggerFinger Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: USA Posts: 11,791 OS: Vista SP1, XP SP3, PCLinuxOS2007	Re: Hardrives Don't exsist WARNING!!! I have done this only 2 times and was lucky (I guess). If the flashing fails, it may render your motherboard and the whole laptop useless... an expensive door stop or paper weight. If you do not feel confident about this, PLEASE DO NOT PROCEED! Get a professional or bring it a repair shop. Sorry but I cannot guarantee this will work in your situation as it had in mine. Proceed at your own RISK!!! ====================================== If you do not have the PHLASH file, you can d/load from here: http://www.biosman.com/bios-flash.html THINGS TO REMEMBER: To use this file, boot into DOS mode. Prepare a DOS bootable floppy or a CD version equivalent Copy PHLASH.EXE and the BIOS update (name-of-bios.wph) file into the DOS floppy/CD Boot from floppy or CD In DOS, run PHLASH.exe name-of-bios.WPH If errors about a memory manager being present appears then make sure to edit CONFIG.SYS and REM DEVICE=HIMEM.SYS and REM DOS=HIGH in the floppy or in the CD version. ==================================== __________________ DBAN - Memtest86+ - BartPE - Linux LiveCD - ImgBurn - HDD Diags - Disk Copy HOW TO BURN AN ISO FILE

08-01-2008, 07:19 AM	#24 (permalink)
SectorCluster Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 40 OS: XP Windows	Re: Hardrives Don't exsist OK but the file downloaded is a .exe file. I am guessing i need ot extract it out of the setup file but how?

08-01-2008, 07:40 AM	#25 (permalink)
TriggerFinger Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: USA Posts: 11,791 OS: Vista SP1, XP SP3, PCLinuxOS2007	Re: Hardrives Don't exsist Use WinZip or ZinScan (Evaluation). __________________ DBAN - Memtest86+ - BartPE - Linux LiveCD - ImgBurn - HDD Diags - Disk Copy HOW TO BURN AN ISO FILE

08-02-2008, 11:46 AM	#26 (permalink)
SectorCluster Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 40 OS: XP Windows	Re: Hardrives Don't exsist Hey guys i am back i have gone through 40 CDs trying to make a boot disk with the BIOS on but none of them are working. I am using WinImage to create an image for an windwos 98 boot file. Yet it doesn't want to work am i going about it the right way

08-02-2008, 12:05 PM	#27 (permalink)
TriggerFinger Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: USA Posts: 11,791 OS: Vista SP1, XP SP3, PCLinuxOS2007	Re: Hardrives Don't exsist Try this: http://www.biosflash.com/e/bios-boot-cd.htm __________________ DBAN - Memtest86+ - BartPE - Linux LiveCD - ImgBurn - HDD Diags - Disk Copy HOW TO BURN AN ISO FILE

08-02-2008, 12:46 PM	#28 (permalink)
SectorCluster Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 40 OS: XP Windows	Re: Hardrives Don't exsist Yeah getting the same problem it isn't running the WinPhlash.exe file it says bad command it says "Command or filename not recognized" but its there

08-02-2008, 12:53 PM	#29 (permalink)
TriggerFinger Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: USA Posts: 11,791 OS: Vista SP1, XP SP3, PCLinuxOS2007	Re: Hardrives Don't exsist It would not run WinPhlash because it is for Windows. You must run Phlash or Phlash16 which is in DOS mode. Did you read my previous reply.. the one with the WARNING? http://www.techsupportforum.com/hard...ml#post1623531 I think it is all there... __________________ DBAN - Memtest86+ - BartPE - Linux LiveCD - ImgBurn - HDD Diags - Disk Copy HOW TO BURN AN ISO FILE Last edited by TriggerFinger; 08-02-2008 at 12:56 PM.

08-02-2008, 01:35 PM	#30 (permalink)
SectorCluster Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 40 OS: XP Windows	Re: Hardrives Don't exsist Yeah sorry about that i could have sworn it said WinPhlash....ohh well I have corrected my mistake only to be kicked in the teeth yet again. 'Platform Signature Not found in the interface' I've tried all the Phoenix ones on the website you gave and tried both BIOs updates newer and older. In each combination (another 12 CDs down the pan lol) I am guessing this means there is an compatability error some where, but the BIOs i have already installed is Phoenix so there shouldn't be???

08-02-2008, 02:15 PM	#31 (permalink)
TriggerFinger Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: USA Posts: 11,791 OS: Vista SP1, XP SP3, PCLinuxOS2007	Re: Hardrives Don't exsist May I know the exact command that you used? Also may I know the DOS boot CD that you used? __________________ DBAN - Memtest86+ - BartPE - Linux LiveCD - ImgBurn - HDD Diags - Disk Copy HOW TO BURN AN ISO FILE Last edited by TriggerFinger; 08-02-2008 at 02:21 PM.

08-02-2008, 02:37 PM	#32 (permalink)
SectorCluster Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 40 OS: XP Windows	Re: Hardrives Don't exsist I used the one you recommended, and 'Phlash.exe ro16oj6.wph'

08-02-2008, 03:24 PM	#33 (permalink)
TriggerFinger Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: USA Posts: 11,791 OS: Vista SP1, XP SP3, PCLinuxOS2007	Re: Hardrives Don't exsist Try this DOS ISO image. Burn this to CD using ImgBurn. http://www.allbootdisks.com/download...2_bootdisk.iso __________________ DBAN - Memtest86+ - BartPE - Linux LiveCD - ImgBurn - HDD Diags - Disk Copy HOW TO BURN AN ISO FILE

08-02-2008, 04:07 PM	#34 (permalink)
SectorCluster Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 40 OS: XP Windows	Re: Hardrives Don't exsist That one won't even let me run the Phlash.exe

08-02-2008, 04:14 PM	#35 (permalink)
TriggerFinger Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: USA Posts: 11,791 OS: Vista SP1, XP SP3, PCLinuxOS2007	Re: Hardrives Don't exsist So with the DOS 6.22 ISO, were you able to create the boot CD? Were you able to boot into DOS? You mentioned about 'it would not let you run PHLASH.EXE'. Any errors? __________________ DBAN - Memtest86+ - BartPE - Linux LiveCD - ImgBurn - HDD Diags - Disk Copy HOW TO BURN AN ISO FILE

08-02-2008, 04:16 PM	#36 (permalink)
SectorCluster Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 40 OS: XP Windows	Re: Hardrives Don't exsist Yeha sorry should get more Detial.... It loads the Dos up but when i type in Phlash.exe r0160j6.wph ANd it just says 'Bad command or file doesn't exsist'

08-02-2008, 04:19 PM	#37 (permalink)
TriggerFinger Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: USA Posts: 11,791 OS: Vista SP1, XP SP3, PCLinuxOS2007	Re: Hardrives Don't exsist The boot CD should also contain the 2 other files... the PHLASH.exe and the bios_file.WPH Is this your case? EDIT: According to this page http://support.vaio.sony.co.uk/downl...418&os=7&osl=1 The BIOS file is R0162J6.WPH Where did you get your BIOS update? It looks like you have a different bios file. __________________ DBAN - Memtest86+ - BartPE - Linux LiveCD - ImgBurn - HDD Diags - Disk Copy HOW TO BURN AN ISO FILE Last edited by TriggerFinger; 08-02-2008 at 04:28 PM.

08-02-2008, 04:46 PM	#38 (permalink)
SectorCluster Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 40 OS: XP Windows	Re: Hardrives Don't exsist The BIOS is the actual version i have on my laptop that i got of the Vaio Website Both files are on i put them on

08-03-2008, 08:12 AM	#40 (permalink)
SectorCluster Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 40 OS: XP Windows	Re: Hardrives Don't exsist Yeah there aren't any BIOS version for the WIndows XP version just a BIOS version for Vista the one you found. And knowing what BIOS i have already instaled on the laptop I serach for it and found it. ANd the recommened boot disk is having the same error once i got it running. 'Platform Signiture not found in interface'