Instructions for Debian Linux on Tecra A10-112

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• VT is enabled on Tecra A10-112

  I am considering buying a Tecra A10-112 and I need to know if the VT instructions are enabled. It's a question mark or break for me because I want it to load 64-bit virtualization. I don't think it's as simple that if the processor supports, the BIOS must support it as well.

  I had problems before with a purchase of an Acer to find out that they had, apparently, voluntarily disabled the VT instructions and provided no way to turn them on and no way to upgrade the BIOS to allow their use.

  I use vmware on a Linux host, if that helps anyone to answer, but I don't think it'll make a difference.

  Thanks for your time

  Got an answer to my own question, so I'm just posting in case anyone else is interested.

  I just spoke to a very helpful guy called Andy, on the line to support UK. He said that Yes, it supports 64-bit virtualization. It was also very confident I could find Toshiba equipment superior to what I had owned previously. I hope it is correct.

• Keyboard with Tecra A10-112 problem

  I got my laptop Tecra A10 - 112 today and the first thing I noticed is that the keys 'L', 'R' and 'Y' makes very annoying loud clicking sound whenever they are turned on.

  There is no quick fix for this?

  > Toshiba has begun to moderate the Forum now and already denied my last post about the tightness of the A10 to publish screen
  Do you hear this announcement? I think you're a bit confused
  http://forums.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com/forums//message.jspa?MessageID=133178#133178

  This user forum is free and you can post anything you want, but I think you should be objective.

  > The model number you have listed is not yet available in the United Kingdom as far as I know. I was a happy with Toshiba customer, until I bought A10 - 112.
  Looks like you n t know that Toshiba offers different laptops in the different countries and each can series supports of different specification.
  So maybe this A10-112 is not distributed in the United Kingdom, but in other countries. I don't know that other A10 with similar specs can be purchased in the United Kingdom.

  Sorry I m not owner of the A10, but one of my friends bought this laptop and he asked me for the configuration.
  So I know that it is a laptop really good for the market with new features

  I respect your opinion, also because everyone can have different opinions, but don t forget to be objective
  If there is a hardware problem with your keyboard, ask for replacement!

• Tecra A10-112 views

  Hi all

  I want to start by saying that I am an installer Toshiba phone systems. As this part of the corp, I am well impressed with their products and services. Nothing is big or inconvenient for them to process. As I was installing their systems I thought Id get a portable Tosh as well, it would do well for the customers and they have a good rep in the company...

  So, I bought a Tosh Tecra A10 112. It arrived today and to be honest, it was not cheap. I had only read a study on this subject yesterday after I bought it and it has not been too positive. But I want to make my own choices. I took it out of the box and to be honest, I was not blown away by the generation or the feeling. He had looked old and not much astonishment. That said, that he is not been bought for looks. So after hours of travel on some programs and files that I have to say it works well. His young, I love the Tosh software and overall, I'm impressed.

  The only part that really disappointed me was the screen. I thought it was a real brite and compared to my Toshiba laptop screen not expensive with a version of bright true terrible Tosh looks: (.) Nobody knows why they chose this screen? It seems that it is one of the few in the range of tosh that does not have this? If I like the thinking no, I am a little let down. Its only 2 things, but the look and the lcd screen... Anyone who has an opinion on this? Like I told her for installation systems and configuration of systems high definition CCTV is not to impress the ladies, but I would have a bit more for the price range of 1000 +...

  Eoghan
  Merger of networks

  Hello Eoghan

  This laptop model is known to me and I want to just give some comments about it. Generally Tecra series belongs to the business notebook series. This series has also different Tecra products as a series, M-series or S-series. The difference is probably available Interfaces, RAM and HARD drive.

  In my opinion the a series is the lowest in this group. What laptop a company must offer the user? She has to offer:

  -very good and stable construction
  -flexibility in the use of different operating systems (Windows XP Home, Vista edition)
  -data protection
  -accessories and options as the second battery with a higher capacity HARD drive and so on.

  All that you ve to go with your Tecra. I understand what you mean with wow effect, but for commercial purposes the most important factor is reliability and not design. I think Toshiba A10 Design makes a notebook with classic look and it can be taken anywhere. For me, Toshiba has done very good job.

  WOW effect is specific for Portege series and also for the portable multimedia Qosmio.

  So I think that you have laptop bargains with a classic but attractive look.
  TrueBrite display is very interesting point. I noticed Toshiba didn't offer this form for several different Tecras. To be honest it is unclear to me that any Tecra is offered with TrueBrite screen.

  In the end, I wish you good luck and a lot of fun with your new toy. ;)

  Good bye

• Tecra A10-112 - cannot use 8 GB of RAM

  Hello

  I'm trying to upgrade the memory on my TECRA A10 - 112 PTSB1E (Windows 7 and Server 2008), when I upgrade to 6 GB ram (1 x 4 GB + 1 x 2 GB), there is no problem what so ever (52 MB hardware reserved + 5700 MB useful) Windows.

  But when I go to 8 GB of RAM (2 x 4 GB) I get material dedicated to the memory of 4297MB and 3129MB of memory used (under windows) and I can not find how to reduce it to 6 GB levels. The bios sees 8GB, windows detects the 8 GB and the fact CPUID. I tried to update my BIOS on Toshiba support site, but I get "Computer not supported" message when I run the update file, I downloaded at Toshiba.
  Any help would be appreciated.

  Thank you

  Andy

  Hello

  It would be interesting to know which modules of memory you use exactly. You use the noname or high quality, e. g. Kingston modules?

  Maybe the modules are not fully compatible, so you should test the other modules.

  Also, what program/tool tells you this information on reserved hardware memory? If the BIOS and Windows recognize 8 GB, everything should be ok.

• Boot Linux on Tecra A10 SD

  Hi, I have a fairly new Tecra A10 running Vista. I would use a SD card (SDHC, ideally) to boot Ubuntu/XUbuntu.

  I can do the Linux work from a USB startup key, but can't seem to work on the SD card. the methods that I used for the USB (taken from the site PenLinux) do not seem to transfer.

  At the start of the machine, I use F12 and try the option to boot disk/SD or USB port, or causes my boot SD card.

  I guess I have to do something with the "SD Boot Utility" to force the card to look like a floppy disk. But I don't have the slightest idea how to do it.

  Any thoughts?

  ; Nigel.

  I am wanting to do exactly the same thing with a nice shiny new Portege R500. I installed 'successfully' Ubuntu 8.10 on my 8 GB SDHC card (it has detected, partitioned correctly etc.). I put the bootstrapper on the map, I thought it would be able to see that, as partition bootable, but it did not work at all.

  I considered if I have to install the bootloader on the physical hard disk, but do not know if it will help (i.e. put something in pointing to/dev/mmcsd hd0 (or whatever it was called).

  Assistance (we two) would be greatly appreciated! I'm sure that it's possible it's I have to be. I also had same experience, that Linux would boot 100% AOK off a USB key, but it would just do nothing on the SD card.

  Thanks in advance.

• Tecra A10-112 - Windows Experience Index 3.4?

  The WEI score is 3.4 with all default settings. The details are the following:

  Processor: 5.4
  Memory: 5.1
  Graphics (office performance): 3.4
  Games graphics: 3.6
  Hard drive: 5.2

  I know that the integrated graphics card isn't help the score in any way. Toshiba A300D-15 b with AMD CPU 2.1 scores 4.8 which has a graphics card dedicated.

  Do not play games, but the disappointing thing is that the performance of office are less than the score of the game.

  Now the question is do I seriously take WEI or the integrated graphics (Intel GMA 4500MHD) is quite good for the time being and for Windows 7?

  Please take into account the fact that A10 - 112 has a resolution of 1680 x 1050 and I think to the graphics card integrated is no match for this resolution in particular with Vista, what you think?

  Hello

  To be honest I think nothing of it. The Windows experience index is ok, but in my opinion it s not really significant.

  But some values are interesting;
  As much as I know graphics performance score Office represents s graphic performance of the system using the Windows Aero Desktop feature. As you've experienced the Aero needs a lot of graphical resources and in my opinion, this value is lower.

  But generally the Mobile Intel GMA 4500MHD isn't bad.
  Graphics memory (performance) can increase the upgrade of the main RAM.
  Thus, for example Vista 32 bit OS:

  RAM 1 GB - dedicated video memory = 64 MB - system memory shared = 158MB - TOTAL graphic memory available = 286MB
  2 GB RAM - dedicated video memory = 128 MB - = 702MB - TOTAL graphic memory available = 830MB shared system memory
  RAM 3 GB - dedicated video memory = 128 MB - = 1214 MB - TOTAL graphic memory available = 1342 MB shared system memory
  4 GB RAM - dedicated video memory = 128 MB - = 1214 MB - TOTAL graphic memory available = 1342 MB shared system memory

  Vista 64-bit OS:
  RAM 1 GB - dedicated video memory = 64 MB - system memory shared = 158MB - TOTAL graphic memory available = 286MB
  2 GB RAM - dedicated video memory = 128 MB - = 702MB - TOTAL graphic memory available = 830MB shared system memory
  RAM 3 GB - dedicated video memory = 128 MB - = 1214 MB - TOTAL graphic memory available = 1342 MB shared system memory
  4 GB RAM - dedicated video memory = 128 MB - = 1631 MB - TOTAL graphic memory available = 1759 MB shared system memory

  Welcome them

• Tecra A10 - 112 - the lid seems to be loose

  After the earlier disappointment with the keyboard, I turned on the computer to perform more tests.

  When I open and close the cover the cover of the screen seems to be loose.
  Do you have the same impression too? It certainly doesn't feel like any other laptop I've used in the past.

  Hi dude

  Found your topic. and all I can tell you is that if you think that it is a hardware problem, then you should contact Toshiba service partner allowed in your country (as already suggested in another thread).

  In my view, the screen should t be loose and therefore control of the laptop is recommended.

  Greetings

• How to reset the BIOS on Tecra A10 password?

  Hello

  Is it possible to reset the BIOS on a Tecra A10-112 password?

  Thank you!

  Of course, there's way, but this kind of info is top secret and certainly not to be posted on the public forum.
  This is characteristic of very important security and cannot be discussed here.

  Contact the nearest Toshiba service provider and they can remove for you.

• Tecra 8000: Desk Station V + chipset/HDD on Debian Linux?

  Hello!

  I have a Toshiba Tecra 8000 and a desk Station V, currently under Debian Linux.
  The HARD drive I have in my docking station is functional, but very slow (and I know that's not the drive itself, it works very well in another computer). I can't seem to activate the DMA ("' HDIO_SET_DMA failed: operation not permitted", is it still possible for hard disks anchored? "), but it works with one internal.

  The HD internal (had) gets pretty decent speeds, but externally (hde) works at a snail's pace:

  Ulmo: / etc # hdparm-t/dev/hda
  / dev/hda:
  Calendar of the disc in the buffer reads: 14 MB to 4.94 seconds = 2.83 MB / sec

  Ulmo: / etc # hdparm t/dev/hde
  / dev/hde:
  Calendar reads disc in the buffer: 2 MB in 3.92 seconds = 522,50 kB / sec

  Any suggestions? A fact, anyone know if the Desk Station V requires any configuration of chipset/IDE controller or support?

  Thanks for any help whatsoever.

  Hello

  As much as I know the Station V Plus office devoted additional features to Enhanced Port Replicator II as follows:
  a PCI/ISA bus and a bus PCI expansion slots, a Bay 5 inches.
  a selectable Bay and a built-in SCSI-2 (Small Computer System Interface) controller.
  I also found information on the net that the Desk Station V plus supports also only the UDMA2.

  Well, I think that the internal interface for laptop is a bit faster than the DSV.

• Tecra A10 erratic mouse then freezes when serial port used for something else

  MT Tecra A10 was beautiful, but has developed a growing problem. It is running win7 ultimate. When you connect anything serial port wise it blocks indicating the Mouse / touchpad. USB mouse feezes completely, 98% frozen touchpad series same happenes when connecting via a usb emulator. Software on the laptop using series includes RS logix, perfect Omron CX1 Motion and NQ Designer, that said that they worked, can anyone guid help me pls.

  See you soon

  Martyn

  Hello

  Eventually, the software that controls the serial port or the device connected to the serial port is not fully compatible with Win 7.
  I think that this should be checked first.
  Maybe one of you should look for the Special Forum of the manufacturer of the software for more details

• Re: Request for help with Tecra A10-156 (Vista backup media)

  Dear members of the Forum

  I am the owner of a laptop Toshiba Tecra A10-156. As the owners of this model will be aware, the machine is supplied with Windows Vista pre-installed. Also supplied is a recovery of Windows XP Professional disc, which, once loaded on the machine, remove everything on the hard drive, including the operating system Vista and the Vista hard disk recovery partition.

  The documentation that comes with the laptop warns the user if he wants to take the Windows XP program on the computer, it must burn a DVD of backup software vista before you load the XP image because if it loads Windows XP without doing that then he loses everything to do with VISTA on the machine.
  Unfortunately, when I bought my machine, I did exactly this error and load Windows XP without backup Vista Software. Load the XP dvd, hard drive was completely wiped out, including not only the Windows Vista installation, but also the recovery partition.

  Although windows XP is a good operating system, I would like the ability to restore my machine to the factory setting. When I asked what to do with Toshiba, they said that the only way they could help would be to sell me a backup DVD of Vista recovery which would cost me a little money. (more than thirty books).
  They also mentioned that if I could find another owner of A10 - 156 using vista would be ready, they could burn a DVD using their recovery from vista machine and then I would be able to use this DVD to do the job.

  As I know personally of all other owners Tecra A10, I am writing to make a plea to ask if some A10-156 (it takes as the exact model) owner would please that nature to let me have a copy of VISTA backup medium please. Of course, I'd be more than willing to pay a total amount of the Virgin DVD (s) and shipping costs.
  If someone is willing or able to help should I very grateful indeed and hope to hear from a fellow A10-156 owner as soon as possible.

  Yours sincerely
  Ian in the United Kingdom

  I hope someone here can help and maybe you should put your e-mail address for direct contact.

• Re: Tecra A10 (PTSB0A-020001) - need webcam driver for Win 7 x 64

  I can't locate these were? I tried vista x 64 does not, any help would be great

  Tecra A10 PTSB0A-020001 webcam driver for win 7 x 64 build 7600

  I m wondering really Vista driver won t work properly.
  Try please install THIS driver support European page.
  I hope that it will work.

• Reference number for the Port Replicator for Toshiba Tecra A10 - 11I necessary

  Hello

  I hope my question short and precise to get a short response and precise.

  To search for the product mentioned on the Internet, I would need the model number Toshiba Replicator port for Tecra A10 - 11I. I am sure that such a product is, I think I saw somewhere.

  Thank you

  bwprius

  Hello

  I think you could use the Express Port Replicator Docking Station PA3508E-1PRP

  It should be compatible with the Tecra A10 series.

  Search in google for this part number and you should find some nice offers

• Tecra A10 - order of Installation for XP

  Hey all,.

  I'm looking for an install command for the Tecra A10 for 32-bit Windows XP Pro. Do a clean install of an image and want to do things.

  Any help would be great.

  See you soon,.

  Dave

  Hi Dave

  You must install Windows XP Home edition and all the stuff of Toshiba following this order of installations:

  Windows XP Professional SP3
  Chipsets Intel (r) software installation utility
  Intel (r) Matrix Storage Manager (iMSM)
  Intel Cantiga Vista driver
  or
  NB9x Vista NVIDIA display driver
  Realtek HD Audio Driver
  TOSHIBA common modules
  Effect of Mic TOSHIBA
  ALPS Pointing-device Driver
  TOSHIBA dual pointing devices Troubleshooter
  OnOff TouchPad utility
  TOSHIBA software modem
  Driver Intel internal LAN
  AMT of Intel(r) Management Engine Interface AMT4001089BC
  Intel Wireless LAN driver
  Atheros Wireless LAN driver
  Battery Bluetooth for Windows
  Logon Key TOSHIBA wireless
  RICOH Media Driver
  O2Micro smart card reader driver
  TOSHIBA HDD Protection
  TOSHIBA SSD alert
  TOSHIBA SD Memory utilities
  TOSHIBA SD Memory Boot Utility
  TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility for display V3.4.5.5 for Intel VGA devices
  V3.4.7.0 for nVidia VGA
  TOSHIBA screen utility unit of change
  180 degree TOSHIBA Rotation utility
  TOSHIBA zooming Utility
  TOSHIBA Power Saver
  TOSHIBA Mobile Extension
  TOSHIBA utilities
  Password TOSHIBA utility
  Wireless keyboard shortcut
  TOSHIBA ConfigFree
  TOSHIBA management console
  PC Diagnostic tool
  TOSHIBA Assist
  TOSHIBA controls
  Sleep USB TOSHIBA and service charges
  TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor
  TOSHIBA cooling tool Performance Diagnostic
  CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer
  Infineon Trusted Platform Module utility
  AuthenTec fingerprint utility
  Chicony Camera Assistant Software
  TOSHIBA security assist

  Please let us know if you have installed Windows XP Home edition and all Toshiba stuff correctly.
  I hope that everything will be OK. ;)

  Good luck!