No sound on Portege R500

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• No sound on Portege R500 using Windows 7 RTM

  Hi all

  I have the problem of sound with Windows 7 RTM. No sound playback, the microphone works very well and the control panel > hardware and sound > Realtek HD Audio Manager detects whenever a microphone or headset is (UN) plugged.

  Any driver I install and no matter as the playback source (sound system, Media Player, Winamp and others), there is no playback of the sound on the speakers or the headphones. The last I installed Realtek R2.31 is.

  I start to wonder if what happens to be fixed, after all, Windows 7 is to go gold and there is no solution for this problem.

  Hello Paulo

  If you see this section of Win7 you will find a lot of comments but a general message is: Win7 is not published official and drivers Toshiba doesn't offer WIN7 at the moment. When the Win7's official published Toshiba will start Win7 support, and I hope that your Portege will also build.

  This means that Toshiba will offer drivers Win7 on Toshiba download page. These drivers will be tested and it should work properly. Now on US Toshiba support page you can download some drivers Win7 BETA (untested). If you want to check under http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/su/su_sc_modSel.jsp

• Portege R500: Explorer crashes cured by installing the Driver Sound R600

  The equipped Portege R500 of Vista is a great phone except that mine Windows Explorer (not IE) kept crashing without obvious reason. The taskbar would suddenly become unresponsive and then I would get the opportunity to restart Explorer. "Problem Reports and Solutions" shows 129 these events in the 44 weeks since I bought it, and it is not my main computer, so I don't use it every day

  In any case, I think I found a solution which is to replace the R500 Realtek Sound Driver (version 6.0.1.5400) by the one for the R600 (version 6.0.5655). Since doing the crash seems to have stopped.

  The idea was that almost all of the events in question 'AppHangXProcB1', ' waiting on the name of the Application: svchost.exe:AudioClientRpc', and ' bucket ID: 157806391'. Research put in question the Realtek Sound driver and revealed many reports indicate that a similar problem with other laptops.

  The original version 6.0.1.5400 is still topical for R500 according to European and us sites Toshiba. However, the R600 version is 6.0.5655 dated dated 17/11/2008. As the R500 and R600 so similar I installed and have had no accidents since then. Previously I tried to upgrade to version 6.0.1.5624 (from Windows Update on 2009-03-04) and 6.0.1.5477, which Toshiba Canada for the R500 question, but they were no better than 6.0.1.5400.

  I haven't noticed any bad Effect to have the pilot of 'bad '. Of course, it would be nice to have advice from Toshiba on this and to know if other people have had similar problems with their R500, but in the meantime, it's great to be able to use it without the bar all the time freezing of tasks.

  Post edited by: Johnson

  Hi Johnson

  Thanks for this report. This is the solution and the very interesting question.
  Let's see if someone else will report on the same or similar topic.

  To be honest, I can't imagine that Windows Explorer may hang so easy with the settings.
  All the preinstalled images are tested and if there is a serious problem you need to Toshiba. But anything is possible.

• Portege R500 - error message "sound device is not supported" THotkey

  Hello

  Whenever I have start up my Portege R500 I get THotkey message error "sound device is not supported. \
  The same error message repeats when I touch the volume icon. There is also no sound.

  Any idea what causes this? I have tried to uninstall and reinstall the driver most that can affect the shortcut key and the sound.

  Thank you

  Nico

  Is it Vista or XP?

  Have you installed Windows yourself or it was preinstalled?

  Maybe the wrong driver was installed (of another model for example).

• Portege R500 - low volume with Win 7 and Realtek driver

  Hello

  I have now installed Windows 7 on my R500 to prepare for the end of Windows XP to life.
  I've experienced this now with Windows 7 sound does not really work.

  Build-in speaker does not work and a speaker connected to the outside with amplifier can get just a little sound in the maximum amplification I googled and saw many people having similar problems.

  Does anyone know if Toshiba has a solution for this?

  Other people with laptop computers Portege have the same problem?

  Thank you
  Markus

  AFAIK the Portege R500 supports Realtek ALC262
  I googled and found some people having problems with low sound volume on other laptops from other manufacturers using the piece ALC262

  But I found the solutions :)
  Download the utility of small noise turn Mute Off after upgrade to Vista
  [Its utility to turn Mute Off | http://support.toshiba.com/support/viewContentDetail?contentId=1671893&pf=true] and unzip it with WinRAR or WinZip
  You will find a small file called "MuteOff". Run this file as an administrator and check if your sound would work.

  Note: All drivers should be installed as well as the Realtek audio driver.

  Your comments would be appreciated

• Portege R500 - replacement of the keyboard - success

  After buying a new keyboard for the R500 on EBay about a year ago, I finally blew the courage to replace a badly scratched by a new keyboard. The reason I've waited? I was worried about how to get out the old keyboard (it is locked down to the chassis, and it was obvious that I have would hurt one during the withdrawal.

  There is a nice write-up general on how to disassemble a R500 here:
  http://www.irisvista.com/tech/laptops/Toshiba-Portege-R500/disassemble-laptop-remove-hard-drive.htm

  The description above is not to discuss the keyboard however, so here's some additional information and tips:

  * Read this whole procedure before you start - it's simple, but not for the faint of heart.

  * Shut down, unplug the power, remove the battery.

  * Make sure that you have the correct keyboard for your model. The US keyboard is p/n G83C000903US for example. One I removed was a Rev 1 and a new one, I had a Rev 2 (don't know the difference - they look identical). They can get as low as $40-mais check the part number before you buy.

  * The keyboard connector is located under the computer, and so you will have to take off from the bottom, carefully following the instructions in the link above.

  A couple of notes: (a) the cable Ribbon PCMCIA connector must be opened to disconnect the cable, as this is the only thing that prevents you from removing the bottom of the computer. You can easily do so through access memory on the back door, but BE careful not to damage the cable lock. It works by switch to the top the little plastic lever that is held in place by small pieces of plastic on the sides of the connector that flex * a little *. Be gentle with this connector. When you put it back later-connector, if you placed the cable all the way into the connector, you can lock with only slight pressure down on the connector, and it will snap into place.

  (b) there are other types of cable Ribbon connectors use too. For example, to unlock the keyboard connector, now visible also on the bottom of the deck, slide both ends of the connector in the direction where the cable plugs in. They are snug and will only move about 1/4 ", be gentle but firm.

  (c) the two tiny connectors blocks free access to the water of the keyboard do not have locks on them. We're a band with only a few drivers, and one is a red and white power connector. Just pull out them. All the other connectors, you will probably miss through requires unlocking, so be careful!

  _Now back to the keyboard: _

  Once you have managed to disconnect his cable on the bottom, turn the laptop and start to remove the keyboard on the edges. It is supported by many small pieces of sticky tape, 2 faces, and that's it. As the base of the keyboard is made of aluminum, it is likely that you will distort the keyboard a bit as release you it, even though it may be downplayed maybe using a tool like a rule or something plastic and pry with it. Take care of not to damage the connector of the Ribbon and try to ignore these scary cracking sounds that identify each section!

  Once you have turned it off, you must remove any excess tape before starting point and again put a bunch of small pieces of new, good quality 2-sided tape (such as 3 m). No need to use anything stronger or thicker - just put a bunch of parts everywhere on the base, especially near the edges and the space key.

  Now, finally, turn the keyboard in position, making sure that you screw the connector back Ribbon through to the correct place. Turn the laptop over and re - insert and lock the Ribbon connector (make sure that it is directly and fully forward lock connector). All other connectors back in too. Then come back and push down hard on all sections.

  Re-assembling, taking care to put the 4 mm and 6 mm screws in the right places and a tiny on the side.

  Cross your fingers and turn it on!

  Good luck!

  Thank mate for this review.
  Generally the replacement of keyboard is not really complicated and someone with small technician skills should be able to replace it

• Portege R500 is seriously defective

  It was first the CTRL dying.
  Went to the office with him and they they replaced all keyboard because they said it was almost burnt.

  SECOND, I remember first to get this laptop brand new costed me more than my monthly salary, I was pretty happy with it, I could put on my feet and start reading and coding.

  NOW, IT IS IMPOSSIBLE to HOLD IT in MY LAP because of the TOO MUCH HEAT.

  THIRD, now the CD PLAYER does not work, showing that magical exclamation that many see in Device Manager, usb device.

  FOURTH, at 03:16, this LATOP woked me up, with the SOUND OF THE CD DRIVE ASSEMBLY or other operation, it does. The laptop WAS CLOSED, but it suddenly STARTED to the TOP (if I had it in its box in plastic with paper, THIS COMPLETELY PORTABLE INVOICES COULD HAVE STARTED A FIRE and EVEN ending my life, although I'm living alone, at least, I would have been the only one with such a bad choice)

  I AM SO angry BECAUSE I have TAKEN REALLY CARE of this laptop, being my first laptop, bought my own money worked hard and thought that I was using when I need (used either 3 - 4 times per month).

  IS IT IS POSSIBLE, I WOULD LIKE TO TAKE THE TIME AND NEVER CHOOSE TO BUY IT.
  I WANT TO GIVE BACK THE LATOP AND GET A REFUND.

  There is NO case of CAPS in their only keyboard.

  I am writing this message in the time right when there was me, wake up that night that I could have got killed by the PORTEGE R500 with vista.

  Please, someone who could HELP SOLVE what could be resolved, help me if you're Toshiba or joing me if you are an affected person as I am.

  Hello

  If you've noticed some serious hardware issues with your laptop, you must contact the nearest Toshiba service provider and try to clarify this. They have the procedure and special diagnostic tools how to verify functionality of the laptop.

  You have your laptop in front of you and what you can do to change something or test the functionality is BIOS update and clean install of the OS. What else can you do? Not much. So the best advice for you is to contact the nearest authorized maintainer and ask for help. Believe me that it is the best way to clarify all the issues you have with your laptop Portege.

  Good luck!

• Several questions on Portege R500

  I got this new Portege R500 (PPR50E) and the fan noise is driving me crazy! I can't believe why the processor should run all the time so warm, even if it isn't on the heavy load. Even online light surf starts the fan of rolling and moaning of it are really annoying. I tried to find a software that puts the CPU halt state, as CPU Idle, but no chance, none of the old applications work with that CPU. The temp is always around 60 ° C which is quite a lot even thought I've customized power management profile to use only the lightest load.
  Someone has ideas how to force the processor to stop the State?

  I am also struggling to get the standard 1280 x 720 60 Hz resolution to work for an external projector, but that's another story... Calculator of DTD disobeys his magic and now I have to start hacking the registry manually...

  Then sound card driver. I would use two audio apps at the same time, but the driver does not allow the sharing of resources, which means that I can't use Amplitube and media player at the same time.

  The CPU is supposed to be dual-core 1.2 GHz with 2 GB of memory, the machine should work pretty well. BUT Vista spoil the fun! This is the second time that I am using Vista on a laptop and now I am quite convinced, is an eater of great resources and no good OS. R500 should come with Win XP SP3!

  I'm sorry because I have to whine, but I will return it to the dealer if there is no solution to these.

  Post edited by: ADMIN

  Hey Buddy

  The machine is known to me. It s a large notebook small and powerful.
  Fact is that the laptop was equipped with a powerful Intel Core 2 Duo CPU processor that produces a lot of heat.
  To my knowledge, the internal temperature (not only the temperature of the CPU) varies and can increase and decrease at the rate of 15 degrees C.
  Fact is also that cooling modules are not oversized due to the size of small notebook and the unique fan must therefore turn more quickly to ensure cooling properly.

  He should also know that the new series of portable comes with the operating system preinstalled Vista and this OS needs a lot of resources.
  It is no secret.

  Of course, you can install you own Win XP on the R500.
  I think the laptop wouldn't create this heat using the XP and the cooling modules should run a little slower.

  Installing XP is possible and all Win XP drivers are located on the European driver Toshiba page!

  Greetings mate

• Where can I find XP x 64 drivers for Portege R500 - hotkey / power management?

  Where can I find the downloads that will enable the power management or hotkey support for my Portege R500?

  I already installed the drivers for everything except the fingerprint reader (do not want), tpm (really envy) and hdd (tos620a) motion sensor (not embarrassed at this time). Most of the drivers are recent original sites of the seller or, in the absence of those, leaving Toshiba 64-bit Vista download areas.

  Everything else works generally: wifi, graphics & chipset, sound, lan, bluetooth stack, cardbus, card reader, etc.

  However, after doing this, are the following questions:

  FN keys do not work for suspend to ram, suspend-to-disk, * screen * brightness *-essential to extend the life. FN keys for digital/Board pad, rocker of external surveillance * work

  Dedicated toggle backlight button does nothing

  However, in order to get the lifetime of battery beyond ~2.5 hours and closest alongside 7.1 hours, I need to turn things down / stop occasionally. What software can help and where I can get, as it runs on Windows XP x 64 edition?

  Note:

  I tried packages of 32-bit xp which provides Toshiba, they do not seem to work on x 64. The package 'chopsticks' requires 'cmod', but 'cmod' gives this error:

  Installation of Modules common TOSHIBA
  Not an ACPI machine. Cannot install TOSHIBA ACPI peripheral logic.
  Ok

  I tried the 32-bit xp package called 'pwrsav '; It installs a bad help link in my Start menu and adds a few exes, tpsmain and tpsoddctl, to my automatically starts. These 32-bit executables left immediately after execution.

  I tried to install packages of 64-bit Vista from Toshiba hotkeys / common modules / power management, but the only one of the three I can find via toshiba.co.uk is the common modules, and unfortunately this zip file contains only .inf, .cat and .sys files, no program installation.

  Motivation:
  I use a new installation at the same time because the default installation of Vista is unusable (900 MB of memory used on a fresh startup desktop, disk divided into several partitions, trial, adware and with broken software at left and right)
  I use x 64 because I am software engineer the next product needs to work on x 64, and this new laptop was a likely first candidate

  Hello

  Bad news first :(

  The European driver Toshiba page provides the drivers for XP 32 bit and Vista (32-bit & 64-bit).
  I did find all the drivers for XP 64-bit OS.

  As much as I know XP 64-bit drivers is not exist for one of the series of Toshiba laptops.

  Now a new better ;)

  I found a tool called display Tuner.
  It offers convenient access to the monitor settings, such as brightness, contrast, color settings.

  Perhaps this is an option for you.
  Google a bit

  See you soon

• Re: "unknown device" on Portege R500 after installing XP

  Hello

  I have a Portege r500 ppr50e-05402ren on which I removed vista and installed winXP.

  I installed the video sound, bluetooth, lan, wlan, and the pilots of the sd.
  However, I still have an 'unknown device', with an exclaimation mark in the Device Manager.

  Anyone has any idea what this could be?

  TIA,

  A

  Just install everything from the Toshiba page.

  But maybe you're talking about the memory controller PCI.
  It s Intel Turbo Memory, also called logic chip cache Flash Intel. It's quite new technology designed to support the new features of Vista and XP doesn t have supported. That is why the unknown device in Device Manager

• Portege R500 - neoprene

  Hello

  Looking for a sleeve in neoprene for my Portege R500. Have heard of people having difficulty finding one that matches despite the verification measures of retailers. Can anyone recommend one that is a good choice for the R500? If the measures are borderline, is better, a fit tight (they stretch?) or is it better to go up to the next size (designed for the 13 ""? or 14 ")?

  For example the Tuff - Luv 13 "should be adapted according to the specification of Toshiba for the R500 (says max thickness 25 mm), but I measured my R500 to 30 mm? has anyone tried the Tuff-Luv, and it does not fit? Also, I saw various different measures cited for Crumpler Gimp 12 so would like to know if it is really suitable.

  I don't like the look of the Toshiba one, this may sound flippant but I see this a lot so I would prefer something more colorful. Must be light. I'll take it anywhere by train and I'm small, so decided to make a sleeve to go into my existing backpack that is comfortable to wear. Sounds crazy buying a laptop of 1 kg and put it in a laptop of 2-3kg bag!

  Thanks in advance.

  Sue

  I think it's like with other laptop cases. If she says it's appropriate for the 13 "or something like that, then it should fit.
  But I can't say that for sure. I have one that was shipped with my laptop Toshiba no and it fits pretty well, not strong but a larger size would not fit.

  The best would be to try some of them t local store so that you can see for yourself.

• Password BIOS in Portege R500

  Hello!
  I found my old laptop, but cannot start - forgotten BIOS password. Disconnect CMOS battery did not help.
  Local support asked me to service offline, but they want too much money to unlock - this laptop is now less expensive itself.
  Support of the USA asked me write here
  May be someone can help generate answers unlock code?
  Model is Portege R500 PPR50E-06W012RU

  Protection of the BIOS is a very important feature for protection, so it cannot be discussed in the public forum.
  If someone writes here how you can remove the password BIOS all stolen Portege R500 can be unlocked.

  I know that it costs a bit, but this should be done by the authorized service provider.

• Portege R500 - RAM and disk SSD upgrade

  Hello

  I have a PORTEGE R500 bought in 2007, SERIES NO.48025469H.

  I have obvious problems with VISTA and WINDOWS 7. The two do not work well, because he seems to have a memory. I wonder if I can increase the memory and replace the drive with an SSD. I want to keep this laptop because it is perfect for all my needs.

  Thank you

  Message was edited: assignment has been translated

  Hello

  According to the specifications of the laptop your laptop can handle with GB of RAM, but has been bundled with 2 GB memory is not possible.
  http://www.Toshiba.it/discontinued-p...Tege-R500-11z/

  What about SSD? SSD upgrade is possible and you can use 256GB SSD for upgrade. After this system will be much faster, and you will certainly more performance and speed.

• Portege R500 - network Constant interruptions

  I have a Portege R500 with Windows XP (SP3 now, but same problem with SP2 and same problem before and after all reinstall them), and the network continues to interrupt. It's desperately irritating, because I work a lot of ssh connections, and almost every time the connection breaks I lose some work. The best of cases, it's that I have to log in again and continue where I was.

  This happens regardless of whether I use WIFI or wired network, and sometimes little matter where I am - home, office, coffee internet, that, is not my connection. The network is interrupted every 15-30 minutes, and sometimes as I type or loading a page, while other times it seems just to occur. It is usually easy to tell when it happens, because all the ssh connections instantly hang, all my messenger connections are broken and Outlook complains that he has lost the connection to the Exchange Server. The connections Outlook and messenger do not realize anything is wrong before the connection started actually working again, which has probably something to do with TCP or ICMP messages finally get through, but it's really strange that TCP is not only address the problem transparently - the physical connection is never interrupted for long.

  I guess that it probably has something to do with energy saving, but I have been unable to resolve in setting energy saving settings. Also, I have the same problem, regardless of the question of whether the laptop is powered.

  (Probably?) it is not a hardware failure, because I don't have the same problem in Ubuntu Linux and memtest does not report the errors of memory. (Speaking of which, is there a memory testing tool or self test tool integrated with this laptop?).

  Any suggestion would be appreciated. I tried calling the number of local support twice, but it didn't help much to get there.

  Thanks a lot for this great info

• Portege R500: Pwdbank starts consuming 50% of CPU

  Hello

  I have a Portege R500 (it's great!), running Vista with SP1.
  However from time to time pwdbank.exe, the banking password part of TrueSuite, starts consuming 50% of CPU.

  I downloaded the last update, but it has not solved the problem.

  Has anyone seen this problem?

  Thanks in advance

  Why do you think that it s a problem?
  Maybe this application needs of these material resources from time to time