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• Satellite A660 - boot problems USB after BIOS update

  Hello

  I own a Toshiba Satellite A660 and have recently updated the BIOS with the latest version (1.80). Since then, the laptop freezes on the splash screen (the one with the Toshiba logo) whenever a USB flash memory is attached.
  It works without the memory flash connected and if I connect it after I enter the starting or the BIOS Setup menu. I can even start her like that.
  As far as I'm concerned, this is a serious regression. Is there a way I can downgrade to the version of the BIOS, or any other way to solve this problem? I rely heavily on external USB drives.

  Kind regards
  Claudiu.

  Claudiu salvation,

  That is really interesting, I have to say so I tested on my new Satellite A660 and Transcend 4 GB USB Stick. Well, I also installed 1.80 BIOS but I can t view this problem HARD drive is set as first boot device and all the other BIOS settings are default. The Toshiba screen and Windows computer starts as usual.
  No problem at all!

  Have you tested different USB devices?

  In General, it is not possible to downgrade BIOS. It is possible to an authorized service because Toshiba on page you can download the latest version only but I doubt it s a bug in the new version of BIOS because it works on my A660.

• Satellite A660 - 1 HL-problems with the graphics card

  Hello!

  This is my first thread so I apologize if I am doing something wrong and for my bad English. :)

  Just bought a Toshiba Satellite A660 - 1 hl with two adapters, integrated and a GeForce GT 330 M. The integrated works well, but when I go to the dedicated I encounter problems. The non-adjustable resolution in optimal mode and windows in the operating system (windows 7) delays when moving. I can't get info on the map in all kinds of temperature programs or dxdiag and such others.

  I tried to install the drivers from nvidia, Toshiba and windows update with no improvement. I can't run Windows expreince index because I get an error message or of any average games do I encounter error messages there as well. I begin to doubt that the drivers installed even.

  I hope you guys can help out me :)

  It comes to getting the error messages:

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  You should test the RAM (memory) for problems using the Test of memory of Microsoft or the www.memtest.org (bootable CD).

  To confirm that this is a hardware problem, you must save your documents and run recovery.

  If the problem still occur on a new image, then the laptop should go to an ASP (Toshiba Service Center) for repairs (possibly a motherboard replacement).

• Satellite A660 / 07P - problems with my browsers, internet connection

  Hey guys,.

  I just brought a Satellite A660 / 07P.
  I have problems with my browsers, internet connection.

  After a period of time (varies) my browsers stop to connect to internet.
  Skype works fine, as does my download manager and other internet services.

  When I run an internet system restore works again for a period of time, before picking up the handset.
  I used this happens with all browsers (IE, Firefox and Chrome).

  Any help is greatly appreciated.

  Ry ~.

  Hi dude

  Skype works fine. Right?

  This means that the laptop is connected properly to the router and the internet connection has been established successfully.
  I think that a firewall can affect the functionality of the browser. Check the firewall settings.

  In addition you should check if other installed 3rd party tools to affect the functionality of the browser.
  Verify installed tools

  last but not least you could clean the operating system. Use the CCleaner.
  Free is nice tools.

• Satellite A660, SWITCH OFF COOLING PROBLEM message appears

  My Sat A660 1FH displays a message that says there is a cooling problem and I should pass away, but when I check the settings there is no problem. can anyone help please?

  Hi mikeswan,

  I have the Satellite A660 since October 2010 up to more than 4 months now and has never seen a such error message on my Satellite A660. Everything works fine, cooling system works normally and if not, no problem.

  Nothing comes from nothing, so I think that there really is a problem with your cooling system or high temperature.

  Your laptop should still be under warranty, because this new model of s. very good because I would contact the closest to what s service provider authorized as soon as possible before you get property damage due to a higher internal temperature. I think that professional people, make sure that there is no problem or get the correction of an error, please check your laptop. Maybe the fan needs to be replaced or else I put t really know.

  I can help you find an authorized service provider then follow this link:
  http://EU.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com > support & downloads > find an authorized service provider

  That s a list of all FSA with phone number and all the rest need you can get in touch with the guys.
  I think that it of the best idea and if there is a hardware problem, repair will cost nothing. :)

• Satellite A660/07U - problem install the nVidia for Win 7 64 bit driver

  A660/07U Windows 7 64 bit

  At first, I need to install this driver because apparently it will solve a problem with the current driver that is causing the computer freezes when booting with an external monitor as main display.

  I downloaded the Setup file of driver from the Toshiba web site and it's extraction ok but when I run the program it just then immediately quits without installing drivers.

  The Device Manager in windows seems not help either, because when I point to the extracted files it tells me that I already have the drivers, even if my current version of the driver is a lower number than the one downloaded.

  Restart made no difference.

  Any ideas/suggestions?

  Thanks in advance

  Hello

  It is a series of laptop Toshiba to THE.
  Where did you download the driver?

  Usually, you must choose the driver from this page:
  http://www.MyToshiba.com.au/support/notebooks/satellite/A660/psaw3a-07u00r/download?OS=25

  I recommend you to download and try to install it once more

• Satellite A660 Factory Restore problems

  I have a Satellite A660 Ref. PSAW3A-14V062 delivered pre-installed with Win 7 not provided, but a hidden partition with disk recovery files.

  Decided to do a restore to factory from scratch but ends of disk errors. Removed the HD and connected to another computer.

  Using Acronis Disk Director, I copied the hidden partition (HDDRECOVERY) to another drive and then formatted the drive and copied the partition hidden in it and reinstalled to the laptop.
  Downloaded an ISO image and tried to install it from DVD but received the message that windows cannot be installed on the HARD disk that the drive is about to fail.

  Bought new HARD drive and copied the partition hidden for her.
  I then tried to install from the DVD, but kept getting errors about unable to find files, after ISO more several downloads and burn 5 different DVD the furthest I got was the screen where it is "files", this remains at 0% and nothing else.

  I then tried a factory restore using the "hold 0 during startup", but when I took out the key pressed 0 when the Toshiba start screen showed that nothing happened.

  There was a small Partition 'System' on the original HARD drive I have has not copied. I have a few questions.

  (1) the "System" partition did not the files needed to start the factory restore and if so is there anywhere I can download these files?

  (2) probably a topic for another thread, but no clue as to why I have so many problems with ISO files.

  Cheers and sorry for the long-winded explanation.

  The installation of any recovery is quite complicated. It is designed to avoid a kind of manipulation so original recovery image can be installed either using recovery DVDs or HARD disk recovery facility which must be created with Toshiba recovery disc creator tool.

  To be honest, the whole story is complicated enough, but what confuses me, is
  > Decided to do a restore to factory from scratch but ends of disk errors
  If I understand you right, you have created a drive recovery, right? What exactly happens?
  You can use this drive with new HARD drive?

  This method with files recovery to cope with the new HARD drive does not work. You will not be able to access and begin HARD recovery disk image installation.

  If you have a new HDD only how to install the original Toshiba recovery image is to use the recovery DVD disc.

• Satellite A660 - 190 (PSAW0E) some problems after BIOS update

  Hey,.
  After updating the BIOS for my Satellite A660, I have some problems with toshiba apps 2:

  * 1. HWSetup - is not working. When I try to open it there is an info: *.

  + "Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library
  + This application has requested the execution to terminate in an unusual way. +
  + Please contact the support team of the application for more information. » +

  * 2. FN key is not working *.
  (a) after the installation of the package of added value + Toshiba Wizard cards Flash Utility
  * When I hit FN keys I don't see the keyhelper on the screen, pressing FN + F6 or F7 or others - there is no action
  * the keys are not working and I can set up and then

  (b) after uninstalling VAP + Assistant Toshiba + cards Flash Utility
  * When I hit FN key I still don't see the keyhelper, but I can change for example brightness by pressing FN + F6 or F7
  * the keys work correctly, but I can't configure the

  Anyone can solve this problem WITHOUT having to reinstall the system?

  Toshiba Satellite A660-190 (PSAW0E)
  Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium

  Hello

  Try this:
  -Uninstall the VAP and Flash memory card Support utility
  -Install CCLeaner and clean the system and register using this tool
  -Now reboot the laptop and install the latest version of VAP. Use the VAP Advanced installation option and check if all the components of VAP are checked.
  -After installation of VAP, restart the laptop and test the FN keys.
  -If the FN buttons would not work, install Flash memory card Support utility.
  -Restart and test

• Satellite A660 - BIOS update problem

  Hello

  I have a Satellite A660 and my battery won't load... it sticks to 0% and when I unplug the power cord, the computer shuts down. After many computers restart and do not finally understood what the problem was. The problem was my BIOS which is Version 1.20.

  When I try to install the BIOS, I always get these three mistakes:
  BIOS version plus 2.00
  Battery capacity over 20%
  AC is attached

  Thanks for your replies.

  Since when do you have this laptop and since when you have this problem of load?

  When you start your laptop without battery and put the battery in place when the OS is fully charged is recognized correctly battery? Start load or the problem persists?

• Problems of Freeze/bios satellite A660

  I have a satellite A660 a year already and I experienced a few freezes where the PC and I am unable to do anything, the sound still works for a few seconds and them it change to a scratching noise. The question as always been here, but given that it only happened once a month or less i thought it was a windows freeze or an overheating problem but for some time happened much several times, in four days happened to 8 times. Then I tried to update the drivers and nothing change until the BIOS drivers that I can't not to update because I get the following error (Firmware has no support of flash (AFUWINGUI)).
  I don't know if the update to the BIOS so that solve the problem or if a must send the PC to the guarantee.

  Sorry for my English I'm not a native speaker, and I am grateful for those who can read thought my question and always responds.

  Have you added extra RAM for laptop? Maybe the RAM is not compatible or has a problem. You can test the RAM with Memtest (bootable CD)

  Windows can get damaged over time due to bad judgments etc... It may be a good idea to save your documents and run Toshiba Recovery to restore Windows back to its factory condition.

  If the RAM passes the test and the gel is always held on a Windows factory installation completely fresh, then it is probably a hardware problem.

• Satellite A660 - display problems, very dark display

  Hello

  I'm at the end of help please.

  I have a Toshiba Satellite A660 PSAW3A-07P00R.

  recently, it has been very, very dark display on the screen, almost impossible to see.
  I tried the following the problem solved.

  1. set the brightness to the MAX in the operating system, power management, etc.
  2 reset the BIOS to default settings.
  3. set the brightness to the MAX on the laptop brightness settings.
  4. check the external display via a VGA cable. tested ok.
  5. I bought a new LED 16 "screen but the new screen has the same problems. If I understand correctly, LED screens (1 data cable video on the bottom of the screen to connect to the motherboard) have the "inverter" built into the display, so appears not to be a problem of map display, brightness or graphics. I would be fair to assume that this is related to the data cable from the screen? If Yes, is a piece that can come from Toshiba? or something easily fixable?

  is there something easy, I missed, or something I have not tried?
  has anyone else experienced this problem and solved?

  Thank you in advance.

  > I would be fair to assume that this is related to the data cable from the screen? If Yes, is a piece that can come from Toshiba? or something easily fixable?

  As much as I know there is no FL inverter then, or you can override the display or the cable (LCD/FL)
  LVDS cable) with a new one and the test shows again.
  I found a compatible: K000103140 LVDS CABLE

• Error message "A problem with the cooling system" on Satellite A660

  Hi all

  Hope I can get help here. I got about 5 laptop computers HP after each of them had problems and errors. I got sick of them and so got a refund and bought a high spec A660-1FH.

  The A660 is a great laptop for two days until yesterday when I started having a saying of warning message "a problem with the cooling system has been detected. Please turn off the power immediately and return it for service "."

  The cpu fan works fine you can here it turns and the temperature of the processor i5 - 460 m is around 40 degrees for two hearts - that seems normal to me. I noticed that this happens only when running on battery, and if you switch from eco utility to the power saving mode. Its fine when running on the "balanced" power setting The fan is louder before when this message appears.

  Like its less than 28 days my retailer swapped it for a brand new immediately. Got a new home page, and the same message reappears. Everyone knows this. Like two laptops had this, I was wondering if it is normal that the laptop A660 series or if it was really a hardware problem?

  I tried to update the eco utility and the bios of the laptop, but the two are the latest versions. Can someone help or share if they have a similar problem with their laptop?

  Thank you

  In front of me, I have Satellite A660-13 q (PSAW3E) and I have about 6 weeks now. It works almost 10 hours a day and so far I didn't notice this message or anything that may be suspect for the operation of the equipment.

  I put really know why this happen on your laptop and don t think that there is nothing you can do about it.
  I would trade it again. What you can also try is to contact the closest service Toshiba. Make a call, explain the situation and ask if they can help you with this.

• Technical problem on the Satellite A660-18 - how to send photos of Toshiba?

  I have a Satellite A660-18 and the processor is still very hot. I would like to send pictures to Toshiba of the problem, because it seems that it is a construction problem, because it lacks the vents!

  Thank you

  Best option for you is to contact the nearest Toshiba service provider and to clarify this with Toshiba authorized personnel. They can send a photo for the Toshiba.

  Good bye

• Satellite A660 - Windows 7 startup problem

  Hi, I have I think the biggest problem I have ever had. I have the Toshiba Satellite A660. I have Windows 7 ultimate 64-bit (just to know.) Computer laptop freezed so I pressed to shutdown (stop) to close.

  Then I tried to start it but I saw only "starting Windows" for more than an hour... When I tried to use the repair disk I saw the Green loading bar only (such as loading windows XP) but nothing happened again. So I tried to use the installation disc, but I get a "windows start" and nothing happened, even with a USB tip.

  Could someone help me?
  Thanks for all the posts.

  I understand that your computer was working and running W7 64 bit.
  You can or you looked in the BIOS? I don't know what you can view/change but is the HDD displayed and if memory is reported?
  If you use the drive of W7 or reinstall to start the computer drive can you get to the screen install Windows and select "repair your computer". If you do not see this screen, you will need to make sure that the DVD or USB is the first boot device.

  Return to this stage for more ideas or google for something like "windows command prompt repair 7.

• Satellite A660 - how I overcame the problem BIOS Setup updated?

  I have a newish (Dec 2010) Satellite A660, brief model PSAW3E number, Windows 7-64 bit.

  TEMPRO tells me that there is a new update of the BIOS available. I downloaded the bios-20110124091612. However when I run the update fails. I have the redownload and try again and get the same error. The error is:

  A pop-up window and in the banner of the very high it states: installation UEFI Winflash 0.02. The error message in the window is:

  "There is an error occurred, please check below the elements."
  The version of the BIOS above 190.
  Battery capacity over 10%
  AC is fixed. »

  The only option is to select the "Finish" button

  Is that what is anyone able to help?

  Concerning

  Red kite

  Hi Red

  I n t have this model of laptop and cannot test BIOS update but I want to tell you that the update of the BIOS is not necessary if your system works well. If your system works well und stabile don t change anything.

  In any case, I hope that someone with the same model laptop can confirm this error happens on this model of laptop.