S10e: Disable internal SSD

[pepun]

Hi, is there a possibility to diable the 4GB SSD that is soldered on the motherboard ? I've got a problem with a linux installation after additionally installing a 2,5" SSD (thread in linux section) and i'd like to try installation without the internal ssd.

Regards, pepun.

[MacX]

Hi

<<< BIOS >>>

onboard SSD disable

Support made available in BIOS REV 14CN66WW

14CN66WW.exe - downloadable at time of writing this post.
http://consumersupport.lenovo.com/ru/DriversDownloads/drivers_show_1158.html

Message Edited by MacX on 05-12-2009 03:43 PM

[pepun]

Hmm..updated to Bios 66 some days ago, unfortunately, there's no bios option like that.

Read the version description of BIOS 66, where Lenovo writes:

(new) Support for disabling onboard SSD by manufacturing tool. 

OK, so where do i find this tool - and may I re-enable the disk ? 

[MacX]

Hi

I read Bios Release Note for 14CN66WW:

2. Support onboard SSD disable function

- no mention of a tool though

I also would be interested in "how to disable/enable the 4GB onboard SSD" on my 4068-46G

Does your BIOS Information page list both - SSD and SATA drive ?

[pepun]

Yes, both of them are listed on the "BIOS" - "Information" Page.

The "manufacturing tool" is listed in the version-history of the .txt file following your link. 

[MacX]

extracted 14cn66ww.exe -> BIOSReleaseNote.txt

   =========================================================================
  | MODEL NO.:     FL1            RELEASE DATE: 04/13/2009            |
  |-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
  | BIOS REV.: 14CN66WW             CHECKSUM:  872eh                    |
  |-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
  | LAST BIOS REV.  : 14CN65WW        LAST RELEASE DATE: 03/27/2008       |
  |-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
  | EC REV.:  14EC56WW                  VGA BIOS REV.:                      |
  |                                             Intel :     1585_C          |
  |-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
  | Quanta BIOS REV.: Q3CM1             Quanta EC REV.: PQ1C56              |
  |-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
  | ATTENTION                                                               |
  |  Type "PHLASH16.EXE /C /S  /FORCE *.WPH (BIOS image file)".             |
  |                                                                         |
  | <<<  BIOS  >>>                                                          |
  |   1. Support Computrace.                                                |
  |   2. Support onboard SSD disable function.                              |
  |   3. Update Audio codec Verb table.                                     |
  |   4. Fix the issue HDD not properly spin down if BIOS setup SATA        |
  |      set to compatible mode.                                            |
  |   5. Support function call for production.                              |
  |                                                                         |
  | <<<  EC  >>>                                   |
  |  (1) fix battery LED blue flash issue.                                  |
  |                                                                         |
  |                                        |
  |-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
  | RELEASED BY :  Windsor Wang        CHECKED BY :                      |
   =========================================================================

[pepun]

 Hi again, following the link in your first answer, you can download the 14cn66ww.txt, where you can find a more detailed version history after scrolling down a little. I'll phone Lenovo tomorrow, let's see i they can help. Regards, pepun

[MacX]

Hi pepun - what information did Lenovo Support give you regarding "disable/enable onboard 4GB SSD" on S10e type 4068 when there is a second HD added - thanks

[pepun]

Phoned Lenovo Wednesday morning, they'll call back. I'm still waiting.

Message Edited by pepun on 05-16-2009 06:38 PM

[rough_raider]

Similar problem . I have S10E with Lenovo windows xp home for ultra low cost pcs and I want to disable 4G ssd and instal windows on my other hdd 160 gb .  recovery disc does not alow me to chose witch hdd  to use

is there any solution ?

S10E  4068-2VG