Lenovo G580 BIOS update problem - Error 255

Hi!
I read a lot of these problems, but there were no solutions, not even a feedback from Lenovo...
So I have the same problem.
- I download this update: http://download.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles/62cn40ww_64.exe
- I try to run it as Administrator and I got the error message: Error 255 - TDK library initialization failed
What could be the solution? I tried the advices from other forum posts, but I still have the problem. I have Win7 x64. My laptop is G580 (20150 model).
Thanks for the help.
Dave

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Hi there.
I have a G580 i5-3210M @2.50GHz with 8gb ram running on Windows 7 64-bit. The model # is 2189.
I have had enormous problems updating drivers on the pc for a while, and I can give specifics of errors/drivers if that helps. One big problem I've found is using diagnosis software CPUID CPU-Z, my motherboard comes up as "Manufacturer: LENOVO", "Model: INVALID" / "00000000INVALID". I'm not sure how this contributes to my errors, but it definitley worries me.
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hi ahmedgad,
Welcome to the Forums.
Can you try to:
1. Boot into the BIOS by repeatedly tapping F2 on startup
2. In the BIOS, navigate to the Boot Tab and set UEFI to Disabled or Legacy then press F10 to save and exit. When
the computer reboots, check if you still get the errors and/or if you're able to boot into Windows.
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G580 Bios update problem

NooR92 wrote:
Hi, i bought lenovo g580 when i try to go to bios, Boot, i have UEFI Enabled but i don't have legacy support option!! and and boot menu! and EFI unavailable!? i put this picture from my laptopCan anyone help please ? regards.Legacy boot options will only show up if you hightlight the UEFI boot mode and press enter to change the value. At that point you will see choices that include "Legacy Support:. UEFI and EFI will not be enabled at the same time, together so your screen display is as it should be when set to UEFI boot mode control. I would suggest some reading and research into the differences to gain a clear understanding of the options.

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Lenovo G580 BIOS updated with password set

I've recently updated BIOS on my laptop but I forgot to reset BIOS password before that. Now it doesn't accept my old BIOS password. How can I fix it?
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Hi Evolitist,
Welcome to Lenovo Community Forums!
I’m sorry to hear that the BIOS was upgraded without removing the password in your G580 Laptop, the BIOS password cannot be removed now. I would Strongly Suggest Calling Technical Support for Assistance to get the details of nearest Authorized Service Center to get this issue resolved.
Click here to open a link where you can select the country and get the exact contact support number. I’m sure they will be a great help.
Do post us back for further queries.
Best Regards
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Hello All,
I am new to this forum and before i ask my question sorry about my poor English.
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Hello yigit,
I'll contact to Lenovo technical service for this issue. But before contacting i would like to let you know that I found official 40CN22WW（1.09） bios for G470/G570 from China support page and i flashed bios with that version. It flashed the BIOS but same problem happened when it comes to EC. When i clicked on OK for flashing EC it freezed and nothing move so around 10 mins later i had to reset laptop by unplugging the battery. But when i enter the setup i saw that all INVALID gone and the correct values are there. So i can see model, uid and serial number in BIOS now. But the EC is same old one which i typed in 1st post.
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Hello yigit,
I'll contact to Lenovo technical service for this issue. But before contacting i would like to let you know that I found official 40CN22WW（1.09） bios for G470/G570 from China support page and i flashed bios with that version. It flashed the BIOS but same problem happened when it comes to EC. When i clicked on OK for flashing EC it freezed and nothing move so around 10 mins later i had to reset laptop by unplugging the battery. But when i enter the setup i saw that all INVALID gone and the correct values are there. So i can see model, uid and serial number in BIOS now. But the EC is same old one which i typed in 1st post.
When i saw this i wanted to flash BIOS with official 2.09 version. It flashed the BIOS and came to EC flashing. This time it become different. After flashing BIOS it asked me to flash EC, and i clicked on OK, after clicking OK around 6-7 seconds later this appeared;
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and after this one it reset the laptop by itself, i checked in the BIOS and the serial, model changed to INVALID again but BIOS version is 2.09 and EC is 2.04. So I reflashed the BIOS with 1.09 and now in BIOS no more INVALID but EC is still 2.04. I don't know maybe this version has an EC protection or something like that. Or maybe my laptop BIOS or EC is corrupted. I wanted to flash my BIOS at 1st just because of those fan noise with almost 100% speed. Even the temperature is 45 the fan runs like F1 race car I'll take this with this BIOS now and when i go to Adana where I bought this laptop I'll ask for technical help there. Beside all those except FAN runs too fast, there is no problem on laptop everything works fine. But i noticed that boot time is faster with this 1.09 bios, i don't know maybe this is a coincidence.
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Help needed!
I have recently downloaded a BIOS update for the G580 - version 20150, and ever since that I am locked out of the BIOS setup menu. It asks for a password, however I haven't set up one, and such, I am unable to change any of the settings.
Changing the values there would be important, because the settings seem to be reset to a default state, for example, I am unable to start any 64bit virtual machines because hardware virtualization is disabled. That's a shame because I was running Qubes OS too, but I am also unable to boot off legacy (MBR partitioned) devices, which I do occasionally to test some new Linux distro when it comes out.
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Sorry if I seem to be whining, but this problem is driving me crazy.
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hi Sulthekk,
Welcome to the Community.
This is unusual as I've never seen a BIOS update automatically creates a power-on password on Lenovo units. Have you already reported this issue by contacting the lenovo support?
Regarding your queries:
1. Removing a BIOS password can only be done by an authorized lenovo technician (unit must be sent for service) and AFAIk, you can't flash the BIOS if it has a password (the password must be cleared first before hand).
2. If the BIOS supports backflash (some mobo's have this feature hidden), check this article:
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3. If the Lenovo G580 came a Windows 8 preload with UEFI BIOS, you need to disable UEFI to boot from legacy OS (Windows 7 and below, Linux, etc.) and fix the blackscreen issue. This feature can only be set in the BIOS and can't be done inside an OS.
Hope this helps
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I have a Lenovo AM2 socket motherboard. On the pcb is printed M2RS780MH (L-A780) Rev 1.1
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After bios update my desktop runs so painfully slow it is unworkable. Disk drive seems to be constantly hammered by processes that don't appear on task manager. Running 64 bit windows 7 (sp1). Running the diagnostic tools prior to boot up comes up with error code BIOHD-8 - A SMART test failed on the drive - please contact HP Support. Ideally would like to get previous version of bios as machine was running well before update.

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There is a reason why it did not work.
When you buy a board and put a CPU in it, the board may not detect the CPU correctly,
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