Equium A60: graphics issues and more

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• Equium A60 - Shutdown, cracking and burning smell

  Hello!

  I have a laptop Equium A60 and today, while using it I heard a noise 'dry', accompanied by a strong smell of burning. The PC also stop and 'popping' continues for a few minutes.

  The case and the battery have been cool and since I was able to restart the machine and use access files, burn on CD and internet access so it seems to work OK, but my question is what happened? Someone at - it ideas, which went pop and caused the machine to stop?

  Hello MrBump

  I put t know how old your laptop is all why this happen. Please contact the service partner and let check the device. All of a sudden shutdown is especially the reaction if the unit is not properly cooled.

  To prevent damage more equipment allow control of the device. If the warranty is still valid, it will cover all costs if there is a hardware malfunction.

  Good bye

• Equium A60 problem overheating and stand-by

  Yes, again, someone else has a problem with overheating Equium. I thought and knew that it was a foul, I checked the CPU and it looked like 2-4% and the fan still worked riot. But recently, I noticed when I press ctrl alt del to remove the Manager tasks, the CPU is more than 50% (73% was highest) and she quickly falls to 2-4%. When he's sitting their without programs or additional processes running. So I aint got a clue whats with her.

  The problem of confirmation suddenly started today. Usually, when I close the lid of my portable computer goes off standby. Today I did it, but after about 5 seconds, to be on stand-by there walk back by himself while the lid was still closed!

  So two problems here... lucky me. If anyones got any help to share its much appreciated, cheers.

  Eddie,

  The microcntroller of power on your responsible MB of the amount of current alternative used to charge your battery, and once the battery is fully charged no extra power is used. The battery must warm up all supported actually, but fully charged when it should then cool even when plugged into AC power.

  The adapter itself will always get warm (if it is not hot) when the notebook is turned on because it provides food for the notebook.

  EMI the single more general cause of overheating is the lack of air through the radiator of CPU, or because the radiator itself is blocked by debris (as described in the previous post excellent) article of air flows blocked by the bad location of the notebook.

  Excessive fan operation is an indicator course of the CPU, not too hot. If the radiator is clear (warm air can be felt through it), then the next most likely culprit would be excessive use of CPU in which case I would check in Task Manager to see exactly which processes were underway and who used the most CPU.

  HTH

• EQUIUM A60: graphic ATI does not properly

  I HAVE AN EQUIUM A60 1 YEAR MESSAGE SUDDENLY CRASH SAID: ATI GRAPHICS CARD DOES NOT PROPERLY.
  CAN'T FIND THE DRIVERS UPDATED ON ATI OR MICROSOFT HELP PLEASE?

  Hello

  Can you tell me when this message appears?
  First of all, you can try to update the graphics driver from Toshiba. It is a first step that you can try.
  Check this page for the driver download.
  http://EU.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com/cgi-bin/ToshibaCSG/download_drivers_bios.jsp

  Good bye

• Equium A60 - 199: ITunes and Mat * a UJ - 830 s (error 4280)

  I can't burn CDs on my laptop. This has never before been a problem, but recently, no matter what type of burning software I use, I can't burn it to a cd. I am currently using ITunes version 6 and after the burning process starts my computer ejects the cd and I get error 4280.

  I read a few different posts on this on other forums that give suggests using different CD to re - install an older version of Itunes (I am currently using v6), but the most interesting seemed to come on the Hewlett-Packard support site. They suggest the cd configuration folder and edit the file gcdrtype.cfg. It was there is place for a certain type of desktop compaq presario pc and turns to advise to change a line in the story, save and reboot and voila. The problem should be solved. Since I own a Toshiba a60-199 finalis I wonder if anyone knows a fix/solution similar to the problem.

  I'm also intrigued by the following message which produces CD Itunes diagnostics when I run:

  IDE\DiskFUJITSU_MHT2040AT___00 22___, Type of ATA Bus, Bus address [0,0]
  IDE\CdRomMAT * A_DVD-RAM_UJ - 830S___1.50___, Type of ATA Bus, Bus address [0,0]
  If you have several drives on the same IDE or SCSI bus, these discs can interfere with each other.
  Some computers need an update to the ATA or IDE bus driver or Intel chipset. If iTunes has problems recognizing CDs or hanging or crashing while importing or burning CDs, visit the support for the manufacturer of your computer or motherboard.

  It is the root of my problem? How can I get this update?

  If anyone can guide me in the right direction to solve my problem and return me to cd burning sky, I would be very grateful.

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  Hello

  It is still very problematic if you use some, ion my opinion, the "exotic" software I noticed that most of the users on this forum use applications 'standards' as NERO burning ROM.

  If no one can give you an answer try to contact ITunes support and explain the situation. They have enough experience with own products. Also check if there is any FAQ page. Sorry, but I can't tell you anything that can help.

  ITunes support

• Equium A60 overheating issues - thermal paste fix

  Hello

  Recently, I experienced the same problems of overheating seen by many others on this forum. I even found this forum searching for a fix for the problem.

  * This announcement should be used as a guide only - repairs are undertaken at your own risk *.

  Now, my laptop is sitting next to me, idling at about 50 degrees - which is a massive improvement on the 64 degrees it was yesterday!

  To resolve this problem, I used the method to blow all the dust from the orifice (covered many messages in this forum). However, I also dared to disassemble the laptop and give it a THOROUGH clean. It is a process long and complicated - but not beyond everyone. Firstly - I used this found here guide to disassemble the laptop - http://www.irisvista.com/tech/laptops/ToshibaA65/satA65_1.htm - be sure to keep * ALL * the dismantled parts!

  Once this done, you will find with the main card exposed. After that, I undid the screws that keep the TFT on the hinge and separated it from the chassis, while he was in two parts. Then, I removed gently the connector TFT from its place on the motherboard. There is a small screw, an additional wire to the TFT Ribbon to the chassis - I left it on, as I could not? t remove it! Then, I removed the Ribbon for the touchpad (carefully!) and carefully lifted the plastic all silver, away from the chassis part. Then I disconnected the power switch of the card mother - and completely taken off the plastic part.

  Now, the heat sink everything will be displayed. From there, it gets a little more complicated - and consists of removing your radiator and the processor. If you are not willing to do that, or just think you don? t want to tinker with the "inner workings" - have a good clean around the parts that are exposed and then replace all the parts you have subscribed. For people who have problems of overheating worse - the following steps worked for me very well.

  Presentations will be the whole radiator and fan. The silver on the metal heatsink screws are numbered - and I removed these sequentially. Then I unplugged the fan power cables and removed the screws at the right end of the fan. The heatsink should now clear the chassis lift, exposing the processor set. Then, I took the processor out of the chassis. You should now have a processor and a heatsink in front of you. The two should be a gray paste, gunky. This is known as the thermal paste and ensures a dispersion of heat from the chip on the radiator. On my parts, dough was propagated by the heat and on the sides of the chip - shifted far from where it was most needed. Now, I didn? t actually have a spare block when I took it apart last night - so I'm a plectrum guitar and smooth paste heatsink of heat and the chip on the surface of the chip. Once I covered the chip in a level amount of dough, I placed in the chassis and refitted the heatsink. Finally, I replaced everything what I had - and the powers of the laptop on the property.

  I realize that this might not work for everyone - I had nothing to do last night, and it was a ditch last try to improve the management of the heat of this laptop. Fortunately for me it worked. I am looking for a thermal paste today, so that I can make a good application of paste on the chip before that I re - assemble again.

  Of course, if you have a warranty on the laptop, it is not a good idea to open it up and execute this method. I recommend that people who have confidence in the performance of this procedure to try - it? s not dangerous - but you can mess up the inside of the laptop / your processor, if you're not careful.

  Good luck!

  Sam

  Hi Samuel

  First of all, I want to thank you for this very detailed and long ;) description.
  But as you say if the warranty is valid the user shouldn't? t open Notepad and do something. In this way the service guys should check. Then if people don't have any experience in this method they shouldn't? t do that, because it might be possible that something different is going dead.
  However, thanks again.

• X 99 SATA issues and more

  Good evening everyone,

  I'm about to embark on my new build and I need some advice and clarification.

  Here is the final list of the pieces sitting in my office:

  ASUS	Mobo	x 99 Deluxe
  Intel	CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT	5820K
  G.Skill	DIMMs	F4-2666C16Q2-64GRB
  Samsung	O/s disc	MZ-7KE256BW 850Pro
  Samsung	Project reader	MZ-V5P512BW 950Pro NVMe
  CoolerMaster	CPU Cooler	Hyper 212 x DF
  Gigabyte	GPU	GV-N970XTREME-4GD
  EVGA	POWER SUPPLY	220 G2-0850-XR
  Star Tech	IEEE 1394	PEX1394B3 PCI Express

  Issues related to the:

  1. the desired position of the TPU switch? Offshore, or CPU Ratio Boost or BCLK CPU + report thrust? I want to o/c after that I know that everything works and is stable. That's why I chose the cpu 5820.

  2. the position of the switch of the desired UPR? On - Off or moderate consumption? Why ASUS gives the option?

  3 desired switch EZ XMP? Disabled or enabled? Is this related to the choice of the position of the TPU switch?

  4. CPU Over rider? By default (pin 2-3) or the increased tension (pins 1-2) is the decision somehow related to the software ASUS o/c?

  5. is it recommended to install "way 5 optimization" software "Intelligent two 5 '? That would seem to have a relative to the position of the TPU, UPR switch but the document never does this connection so to speak.

  6.I am struggling to wrap your head around the different SATA connections. We have SATA6g, SATA Express, ASMedia SATA Express. I read the posts where Eric and Bill, others have said where to establish the connection of the HARD disk, but I would like to understand the difference. In addition, I noticed that two of the SATA connectors are different than others.

  7. should I I anticipate possible problems of implementation is 950Pro?

  I appreciate the efforts of the group to help clarify so that I can learn. Maybe others have had the same or similar issues.

  These switches are intended to allow firmware frequency setting boards and ratios. I turn them off and use the bios settings. The software is to control the parameters of the bios of Windows compared to their definition in the bios. The software on average is fine but will cause problems with the audio editing software if you record and edit audio projects as well.  You want to connect Sata drives on the Intel controller, which is the primary controller. The m2 will connect the controller Asmedia Sata Express without worrying. The Pro 950 will work as a normal drive since you not put the operating system on it. Just the format in Windows.

  Eric

  ADK

• Equium A60-157: black and white TV picture

  use the tv-out, I get a black and white television picture.
  the ideals!

  Hello

  Check it please advanced option search on this forum. You will find many topics with the same theme.

• Equium A60-199: audio and video control buttons not working not

  Audio and video control buttons used to work for windows media player, but now they are not, I wondered if I had pressed or something changed by mistake, or maybe I need to take it to be fixed? Help, please.

  Hello

  AFAIK utility Toshiba controls must be preinstalled if you have correct functionality. Check this box on your device.

  Good bye

• Equium A60-692: sudden failure

  I have an equium A60-692, a little more than 9 months. For the past few weeks the computer just turned off while I'm working, especially watching a dvd. I removed the battery and restarted and worked normally. Is something wrong with the battery or the computer uses not common but the passage to the battery?

  Any help would be appreciated.
  David.

  HI David,

  There are two possible reasons for your problem,

  1: the laptop may be overheating leading to the power off. Normally, it is clearly the fan increased before the laptop closed.

  If this is the case try any dust/debris from your cooling fans with a compensation vacuum hose.

  2: your power system could suffer an intermittent contact of your power connector on your laptop, which causes the phone switch to battery power, even if the power supply is connected. Usually, this will require a power-stop/restart to restore normal operation. If this is the case, you will notice the low battery alarm.

  At 9 months, it is likely that dust/debris is your culprit so I would check that first.

  If you suspect your power connector then you should always be covered by your warranty even if you have to convince your repairman is not due to 'normal' wear

  HTH

  Post edited by: NickyNoogle

• Equium A60 has recently started to overheat

  My Equium A60 has recently begun more heating really bad. It's at the stage where I can not install windows XP on it without him turning off during the installation of precession.

  Anyone know what could cause it to fire so quickly?

  Thanks in advance.

  Hello

  Especially the laptop overheats because the cooling module doesn t cool unique pieces in the right way.
  Fans do not twist full implementation because of the dust and debris inside the laptop.
  After a long time working, it s advisable to clean the cooling modules.

  How?
  Well, the simplest method is a use of the vacuum cleaner. But be careful

  If it helps the laptop must be checked by a technician.
  The technician can renew the thermal paste between the CPU and the cooling module.
  Important to take heat from the CPU thermal paste.

  Last but not least do not forget that there is enough free space around the laptop.
  The free space is important for air circulation correctly

• Equium A60-155, don't 'sees' new HARD drive

  I have an old Equium A60-155, P5A67E and tried to install a new drive hard - one Samsung 120 GB, 5400 RPM IDE.
  However the BIOS (ver 1.90) is not 'see' and has no auto-detection option I see either - in fact it has very few options for anyone!

  The existing drive (original) is a Fujitsu 40 GB IDE.

  The 120 GB should be not OK, below the barrier of 128 Gb? - but would be using a suitable HARD drive utility (-Samsung offers a version of OnTrack) to make the drive HARD smaller 'look' for the Bios, be any help anyway? Is that the new drive faulty? Any other ideas?

  Any help is appreciated!

  I agree with you and think that 120 GB should be recognized correctly. It is not easy to say what the problem is here. BIOPS value default settings and check again. If the same problem persists, try using a different HDD with 80 or 100 GB to see if any of them will be recognized correctly.

  Problem is that you have limited options with all this and that he cannot do much. Either it is admitted or not.

• Windows won't start on my laptop Equium A60

  Hello

  I wonder if someone can help, I had my laptop Equium A60 3 years and used only last night with no problems, but today when I turned it on it displays the following error message:

  "Windows was not start because the following file is missing or damaged:
  \Windows\system32\config\system

  You can try to repair this file by starting Windows Setup using the original Setup CD.
  Select 'r' in the first screen to start repair. »

  Could not find an installation cd, have tools and software utilities additional one, etc.

  Any suggestions would be much appreciated!

  Thank you
  Mary.

  Hello

  Installation CD is not delivered with your laptop, just recovery CD and recovery CD offers no repair option.

  Try to get the CD of Microsoft facilities. Talk with your friends. I'm sure that someone has this facilities of Windows XP Home edition CD. Check if you can do something by using the R option.

  Also, make sure that Microsoft wrote about it:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/?kbid=307545
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/269075/en-us

  Good luck!

• Equium A60-155: ATi Mobility graphics card problem

  Hello

  I have a laptop Equium A60, recently I am getting error informing messages than the "display driver ATi2mtag has stopped working properly.
  I have reset my machine as told to do the error dialog box. Reset works fine, but the laptop crashes to the desktop, when turned off and on again once I get the Safe Mode screen.

  I reinstalled the driver for the graphics card several times, and the error persists through safe mode. The returned error and trying to open in safe mode, the machine flashed a blue screen of death, too fast for me to read, even applied for each of the available options. I was unable to cross this safe mode selection screen.

  As a last resort that I reformatted my laptop, using the Toshiba CD recover but the error persists, with regular driver display and the actual machine crashed.

  Since the reformat, I reinstalled the display drivers, and the problem persists.

  I downloaded the drivers from this site and the problem is still there

  You know a possible fix or solution to this problem? I am a competent enough and user of computer knowledge, so do not be afraid of getting technical in your response.

  Thank you

  Jake Houghton

  Hello

  This problem occur immediately after the operating system starts or after several usage time?
  If this issue occurs after a several time of use, so it could be an overheating problem.
  In this case, you should check the cooling modules. Check if the fans are working properly.
  Try to clean it with the vacuum cleaner.

  If this doesn t solve the problem if you maybe there is something wrong with the graphics card and you will need to contact Toshiba service for assistance.

• Equium A60: Is it possible to update the graphics card?

  Because the graphics card in the A60 Equium is not very good and I was wondering if I could get a different graphics card and plug it into the back and used instead.

  If someone could tell me if I can I would be very grateful

  Hello

  No, it s not possible to update the graphics card to another.
  As you certainly know, the laptop technology is not the same as the desktop PC simply. It s the motherboard technology all just different. You know that heat is a bigger problem for every laptop and generally of designer, developer and manufacturing. In addition, the various interfaces are not equal.

  For example: what do you think, why Intel doesn't produce chips with speeds of 10 GHz, 100GHz, or 1000GHz. Because of the heat.

  I think that the graphics card performance will produce more heat, and this could lead to overheating problems.
  The other graphics card needs another module of cooling and the cooling module must be compatible with the motherboard. Everything needs to be changed (the case design, interfaces, etc.) before the upgrade might be possible. In my view it is simply not possible at the moment.