Linux on Qosmio G20?

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• Installation of Linux on Qosmio G20 - RAID refusing hard drive detection

  Hello
  Did anyone had success in installing linux on the qosmio g20? I have two drives of 80 GB each. RedHat Setup is unable to detect the readers for me. I realize account I need a driver disk to get, maybe this works - drivers who do I really need - there are tons of SATA drives - or maybe about it, I'm going the wrong way - any help will be apprecitaed.
  Thank you

  Hello

  I didn t try to install Linux on Qosmio G20 but friend of mine told me he has success using Suese 9.3 because there is also the RAID (Redundant Array of inexpensive (or independent) Disks). On this way, you can use two drives in combination for fault tolerance and performance / fault tolerance is the ability of a system to respond gracefully to a hardware or software failure unexpected.

  Sorry but I have no more information.

  Good bye

• How to install linux on Qosmio G20-120

  Hi all.
  I tried to install some linux distro in a new qosmio g20. Only knoppix 3.8 and 4.0 CentOS have some chance to install, the other distributions can´t recognize the hd or dvd (on Ubuntu), but the distributions that have installed the Hd become unstable, can´t stop, if I do because the hd is not collapsed shutdown, can´t, etc... Someone tried to do? Any chance to install linux on this notebook?
  Thanks in advance.

  Hello

  It's always a problem with Linux as the OS is not supported by Toshiba. In this case, you're on your own.

• Drivers Linux for Qosmio G20

  Hello.. .i understand that everything is not supported for linux but there at - it plans by toshiba to develop appropriate drivers for linux?

  one

  Hello

  At present, there is no information on this subject and all laptops are supported just for the Windows XP operating system. The problem is that the G20 use RAID technology and in this case, it is more difficult to run Linux OS.

  Sorry, but I think that it will not happen soon.

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• Installation of linux on Qosmio G20

  Has anyone managed to do this? If for what flavor linux has been used or that drivers were used for hard drives?

  Hello nagimirza

  Please check the Linux operating system on this forum area. There are several topics on the same theme. Maybe you will find something interesting for you. ;)

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• Capable Linux versions on Qosmio G20

  Hei everyone :)

  can someone tell me what ditribusions of linux a Qosmio G20 can handle? is it possible to anny ways to disable the RAID tool or can someone help me find a driver for linux which can help me whit RAID problem?

  Thanks :)

  Hello

  Before you wait here use search option, put Qosmio G20 as search terms and check the Linux category. You will find several interesting topics on Linux on Qosmio G20.

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• Problems with Qosmio G20 and SuSE Linux 10.3 installation

  Hello

  I can't install SuSE Linux 10.3, because the hard drive will not be detected.
  I think it's the Software Raid... in the BIOS are only the options of Raid 0 and JBOD. When I changed to JBOD, it says I need to install the new os.
  Windows XP Professional is installed on the computer and I want to have a system to dual-boot with Open SuSE 10.3.
  How can I solve the problem?

  MfG

  Man... that's a really complicated problem.

  First of all, please consult this site unofficial toshiba official: http://linux.toshiba-dme.co.jp/linux/eng/pc/QosG20_report.htm

  West a complete report on your machine where all material etc. are described. The two entries on the bottom of the site describe the problem that you have.

  Another good friend called 'google' redirected me [THIS | http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=574116] site.

  You see, it s a problem since your RAID controller is not correctly recognized by some kernels/distributions.
  I have no perfect solution for you, but I propose to try another distro (since there are hundreds of them) who could probably work with your machine.

  The best would be to visit www.google.com and type something like "Qosmio G20 linux raid". Trust me, you will get many results. :)

  Keep rocking with linux ;)

  Welcome them

• System drive Qosmio G20 with an image or a clone backup

  On another thread, I asked problems with Acronis True Image to backup and cloning of my system (C) disk. Whenever I'm trying to clone my system disk or recover an image, I can create and restore the image, but when I install the player recreated and tries to start, I get as much "windows did not start successfully, I would like to start in safe mode... last good config known... or normal. All the options to return to the screen.

  I have two drives 100 GB sata, with the first disc of the op system, programs and the second with my data and therefore has set up the raid as two independent disks and the raid console option disabled.

  After trying another product of cloning with the same result, I guess there is something in the Qosmio implemented that is the cause. I read that Qosmio Player is installed on a hidden partition of Linux on the system drive and am wondering if it may not be picked up by the cloning and imaging software and that may cause boot failure.

  So I have two questions. First of all, nobody knows why I might be problems starting from a clone or recovery using third party disk image backup software and second, anyone successfully upward and restore a G20 Qosmio Player system, and if so with what software and do you perform all the special functions.

  Thank you very much.

  Hello

  Well, I use the Toshiba Recovery CD to restore the operating system on the Qosmio G20.
  It has also 2 x 100 GB, but under my computer, I saw only one a HARD drive. I created 2 partitions with the ghost (second option on the recovery CD).
  However, I have now 2 partitions but after this procedure, the Qosmio player has been removed. I though that I need to install again simply because of the Qosmio player but I tried to install the Qosmio player after the recovery procedure and it has been successfully.

  2 existing partitions and I also have a Qosmio player on my laptop.
  But one thing is very strange; I can't locate the partition in disk management.
  But everything works ok

• Boot from usb pendrive on Qosmio G20

  Hi, my name is Gregorio, I have a toshiba qosmio G20, and I would like to know how to start via USB pendrive which I installed a linux operating system, but I can't be able to run it. I m trying to do that, because I Don t know how to create a partition in a raid system and install linux in this partition, so my alternative is a live USB. Thank you.

  Madam, Sir, I do not think that your G20 is able to boot from a USB device. This kind of shoe is supported by the qosmio G40/45 G50/55 models.
  As you can see when turning on your qosmio you will see an or 2 HARD drive, a floppy disk, a cd/dvd player and LAN. In the latest qosmio model you can also see a USB... then I think that we must build another partition on your HARD drive.
  Sorry for my English (I know a few)!
  all the best

• Start Qosmio G20 problem

  I have laptop Qosmio G20, I got error message that my WinXP lost some system files and did not start. I tried to start Windows XP again (I lost the rescue floppy), but my Installer hunged up after 1 minute.

  I tried several other bootable disks including Linux but failed. I suspect this problem in BIOS, I downloaded the BIOS from the Toshiba site, but I have not found all the files PDF with instruction how to create bootable CDs for update of the BIOS listed on the Toshiba site.

  Maybe the problem is in CD/DVD recorder.
  What other way to start my Qosmio G20, I have no USB floppy?

  What do you think of hard drive? Is also possible that you have problems with hard drive?

• Qosmio G20 blocked on JBOD in BIOS

  Hello

  I have a problem with the Toshiba Qosmio G20-109.
  The system does not start, the two hard drives JBOD (unable to start Windows).
  HDD1 - 120 GB
  HDD2 - 250 GB

  So I wanted to put the first disc HARD 1 1RAID-0 using the method described in the Manual: I entered the code 1 2 3 4 and I pressed Enter.

  The problem is that once entered the BIOS code remained frozen and blocked.

  I tried everything, I'm not despairing managing to install an operating system.

  I hope there is a solution.

  Hello

  If JBOD has been set in the BIOS, Windows OS could not be installed on this HARD drive except using the Toshiba product recovery disc. But I guess you want to install the system using another drive in Windows.

  To be honest, I not very well why the BIOS freezes and does not accept Mr. code it s certainly the right one: ENTRY 1,2,3,4

  But the issue is probably related to the HARD drive. How to switch hard drives in the Bay?
  Try to use the 120 GB HDD2 and the 250GB as HDD1.

  I also recommend you use the 1RAID-0 = HDD1 and HDD2 = JBOD
  Would be interesting how it works.

• Qosmio G20-126 where I can buy DVD Super Multi (Double Layer) drive?

  Hello
  Can someone help me and tell me where I can buy DVD Super Multi (Double Layer) drive
  DVD model: UJ-846-C flop in 12.7 mm
  Qosmio g20-126

  Thank you
  :)

  Hello

  Have you tried to search some online dealers that provide this part?
  In addition, you could contact a certified maintainer Toshiba in your country to order this part.

• How to install Win XP on Qosmio G20 using USB flash memory key

  Dear Admin,

  This is regarding my laptop Qosmio G20.

  Last month my OS (windows XP media edition) has been corrupted so I attempt to reformat and reinstall the operating system.

  But unfortunately my CD/DVD-Rom does not work/play,.

  Then I try to install it via a PEN drive bootable with integrated... XP but when I go into the BIOS I n I find USB Boot option... :-(

  Then I remove my main hard drive and put it in another laptop and install the XP, its work in this laptop, but unfortunately when I put the new HARD drive the Qosmio his departure gives the XP logo but in 5-10 sec its judgment and give a blue screen message then then restart automatically...

  plezz help me install XP or Vista or 7 those who works there...

  plezzz plezzz sound my laptop preferred

  Thanks in advance

  JAI

  > Then I try to install via a PEN drive bootable with integrated... XP but when I go into the BIOS I n I find USB Boot option... :-(

  Connect the USB flash memory key to the laptop, now switch on and press F12.
  The start menu should appear where you could see all the possible boot devices.

  Do you see the USB boot option in the start menu?
  If this isn't the case, then you will not be able to boot from USB flash memory.

  > Then I remove my main hard drive and put it in another laptop and install the XP, its work in this laptop, but unfortunately when I put the new HARD drive the Qosmio his departure gives the XP logo but in 5-10 sec its judgment and give a blue screen message then then restart automatically...

  I guess that this is because the RAID drivers was not included!
  Qosmio G20 supports the RAID controller and you add the RAID driver (located on the Toshiba UE driver page) in order to recognize the HARD drive.
  But I put t know if you could do so using another computer I guess that's not possible.

  Maybe you can try to disable RAID in BIOS

• Qosmio G20 screen of text or symbols on startup

  Qosmio G20 139, at the start of the Qosmio laptop appears and then it immediately goes into a screen of text or symbols. Is continuous to load see the Windows XP screen then displays vertical blue dotted, then goes to an error page showing the nonpaged page error error 0 x 00000050. Then restarts and goes around and does the same thing.

  I used the recovery disk and it worked fine for a few days the have reappeared.
  I checked the ram and hard drive and there seems to be some errors.

  Now reinstall drive does not load correctly.
  If a page comes up saying installation is not complete.

  > I checked the ram and hard drive and there seems to be some errors.

  How did you check that?
  Have you used a new test strips of memory and the new HARD drive?

  To be honest, I don t think that your HARD drive is affected. The vertical dotted lines, could be more related question of graphics card in terms of the HARD drive.
  RAM question could also be possible, but I think that its GPU.

  By the way: you are able to access the BIOS?
  Turn on the computer and press F2. Then leave the laptop in BIOS for a few hours to check if some problems arise.
  Would be interesting to know how the unit would be

• Re: Qosmio G20: DVD-RAM UJ-845 s does not read CDs or DVDs

  I'm a big supporter of Toshiba product.

  Please help me

  Given that I had to do to update form my * Toshiba Qosmio G20-123 *.
  My * DVD UJ-845 s * do not read any CD or DVD.
  Before that, he worked a lot of good. But unfortunately now, he does ' t read anything.

  The system to recognize it. The driver is installed and working properly.

  After I installed supports DVDRAM of Toshiba.
  The same thing occurs when playing a CD, the system tells me:

  * E: / not accessible *.
  * incorrectness function *.

  I try with a program on the net but no way.

  I was well able to put the original firmware, but I could not find.
  If someone can do a dump of the original Firmware for me it will be a miracle for me.

  Help, please.
  My great respect.

  I think I can help you:

  Go to my computer right click on the CD/DVD drive.
  Now go to properties; Click the Recording tab and check "Enable CD writing on this drive".
  Now click on apply and restart the laptop.

  Check of workaround and post comments