Possible motherboard on Satellite A30 problem

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• Re: Satellite A30 - problems with SP3

  I have a Satellite A30 921. After you download the Service Pack 3 Windows the power management tools cannot either Hibernate & sleep functions. Microsoft Help said I needed to update my BIOS. However, BIOS for this laptop is not available online-not that I can find!

  What should I do? Is there an another BIOS update to use instead or I just SP2?

  Hello Jodie

  I'm not 100%, but in my opinion, there is nothing to do. Satellite A30 is old enough laptop model and, as far as I know, there is no any kind of update for SP3.
  I have Satellite M70 and always use it with SP2 because a lot of people here have reported on the various problems after the installation of SP3 and I don't want to have an any of them on my laptop.

  In any case try to check the Toshiba support under http://eu.computers.toshiba-europe.com page. don't forget to search the ARCHIVES.

• Satellite A30 - problem writing to DVD

  Hello

  I bought a Toshiba A30 (PSA 33F) satellite some time ago and have just tried to burn on a dvd, but it is not being seen by the dvd-r/rw. So, I get a message that there is no cd in the drive.
  But I can burn CD but not dvd.

  It will play dvd movies, but the play/stop/pause buttons ETC don't work.

  I tried deleting the Device Manager but has not solved the problems.

  Search the Toshiba web site that says I must install the driver ram dvd but who did not.

  Any advice welcome.

  Hi William,.

  Can you confirm that your A30 has a DVD burner? My Satellite A30 came only with a CD burner (a TEAC DW224E) so I had to replace it (with a CARPET * A UJ825) in order to burn DVDs.

  HTH

• What are the compatible motherboards for Satellite A30 213

  Hello

  This is my first post, I hope someone can help me!

  I have a laptop A30-213, which requires a new main Board.
  Can someone tell me that other models in this series have compatible motherboards?
  I note there are a few on Ebay but no saying specifically A30-213.

  Of course, it would have to take in the envelope for my A30-213 and have connections in the same place.
  Not worth on the processors as I assume that these can be swapped?

  Thanks in advance!

  Keith

  Hello

  You can only use a motherboard which has been designed and produced specially for a series of A30.
  You can use the Board designed for Equium/Satellite A30 / Pro A30.

  New Board of Directors can be ordered on an ASP in your country, but the new boards a not cheap. You know

• satellite A30: problems after upgrade to XP Prof

  I have two problems with the A30...

  I bought with XP Home and then upgraded to XP Pro, 1 problem, when I tried to install SP2, the laptop went into a loop of reloading, and the only way to solve was to return back to its original state, so is there a problem with the A30, XP Pro and SP2, do I need a bios update?

  The second issue is with the VGA port, I can't use an external monitor or projector when you use the function/F5 keys use the A30 Inter (r) Extreme Graphics, I asked the store where it was purchased and they said to re - install the driver original from tools and cd drivers, this installation still fails or locks into place

  all ideas

  Hello

  After the upgrade XP Home to Prof. you need to install the drivers and tools in good order! Moreover, some features do not work properly! This order are located on the CD of tools in an html file.

  For the function FN and F5, you need the hotkey utility

  An update of the BIOS is also useful to do!
  After that the system could work.

  CHIS

• With Satellite A30 power problems

  Hello

  Over the last four years, I have been using a Satellite A30 with XP Pro... had no problems whats so ever until that last months... I started to notice the battery life becomes lower before (prob because of the decrease in battery life) but also when he is on the grid it will charge the battery to 100% but instead of power are removed from the sector It starts to drain the battery even when the sector is connected.

  Another problem is that I have to keep or stop the laptop goes into hibernation mode so it can recognize it is powered from the battery to load... even in this case, it may take several attempts for the laptop to begin to charge the battery...

  These problems started start after warranty, and was released in additional insurance coverage

  Any information or help gladly appreciate it that I fight to get assignments done University

  Thank you

  Ben

  Hi mate,

  had a similar problem with an other friend A30. After sending the machine to an ASP (certified partner), they told us that the internal charger was defective and they have offered to swap the motherboard.
  But given that the motherboard was really expensive for him he sold the machine on Ebay and bought and Satellite A200 which is a machine really well.

  I guess that the motherboard is gone...

  That's all

  See you soon

• Satellite A30 921: is it possible to upgrade graphics card?

  Is it possible to update my graphics card? I have a Satellite A30 921 that comes with the Mobile Radeon 9000 card.
  I was wondering if it is possible to update my graphics card

  Hi Daniel,.

  The graphics card in your A30 is actually a built-in chip in the motherboard unlike a desktop PC where it is a separate card. This makes it rather difficult/impossible replacement without replacing the motherboard together.

  Kind regards

• Satellite A30: For those inventive keyboard problem

  Hello

  My problem is that I spilled juice on my Satellite A30. Since MN then. keys on the keyboard do not respond. I think it has to do with the fact that the juice having disappeared left a sort of insulation under the buttons. I wonder if anyone can advise me on the following:

  1. How can I remove the keyboard off Satellite A30? The manual does not give an indication on it.

  2. is it possible to remove faulty buttons, clean the surface below them and put back them without any problem? I heard that once removed laptop keyboard buttons cannot be placed back correctly.

  3 should. what solution I use to clean the remains of juice? My only idea is to use some sort of soapy solution.

  4 wouldn't be allright just to put the keyboard without removing faulty buttons in a solution and keep it for a while until all the juice remains are taken away? The keyboard let completely dry and replace in place? Or, maybe there is a way to disassemble the keyboard in order to break the circuit so that it can be cleaned without worries?

  I hope you people help me get through this question cause I don't want to spend a fortune on a new keyboard, as people in the service center possibly won't bother to clean up my keybard and will just get away with ordering a new.

  OK, thanks for your ideas and consideration.

  Hello

  If the buttons just does not have the "n" and am ' ones, then you may be able to clean adequately without the need to disassemble your A30.

  First, you need to remove the covered buttons involved. To do this gently prising upward from the bottom edge of each button (use the SPACEBAR as a rest for a small flat blade so that you can lift buttons up. Once the keys are deleted (not to lose) you will be able to see the cantilever spring mechanism that makes electrical contact when you press it. Carefully clean the area with a small cotton swab (or even a small brush) and a lot of alcohol isoproyl (or an electrical contact, cleaning solution). I hope that this will restore the normal operation of the keys.

  To replace the top key locate top edge first and lower aid in position and apply progressive pressure the bottom of the key top until your feel/hear a 'click '.

  If all else fails, then you need to replace the keyboard, but fortunately, they are not too expensive (about £65 I remember well).

  Good luck

• Can satellite A30 - I use a similar motherboard?

  Hello!

  It is long since I have been on this forum and I missed a lot.

  I want to ask you a few views of experts if there are possibilities to replace a different motherboard for an old unit that is no longer supported as Satellite A30 - 921.

  If ever, can you specify who or what unit is closely similar to this one, so I can still use the chassis of the Satellite A30 921. I know it's complicated, but any ideas are much appreciated.
  Thank you.

  Hello!

  If you want to replace the motherboard, you need the same motherboard. It of not possible to use a motherboard of another model.
  If you have a Satellite A30, you need a motherboard from a Satellite A30.

  You can get motherboards an ASP or ebay for example.

  Good bye

• Satellite A30-514: problem of USB after you installed Windows XP SP2!

  I have a satellite A30-514. I clead the HARD drive, reinstall the software from the recovery CD I got with the PC.
  After that, I launched Windows updates and installed SP2.

  But now my USB only recognizes the mouse and nothing else, when I try to connect a device told me that there was an error on the data and the installation cannot last. I tried reinstalling the driver from chipset from the CD, but nothing happened.

  Hello
  Service Pack 2 does not have hardware redetection of embedded devices. I have the same problem on my S5200 and I just refresh the Device Manager, and after that, it was all right. So, try this one.

• Re: Sound on Satellite A30-514 problems

  Hi all

  I recently bought a used Toshiba Satellite A30-514.
  I checked and got everything works except the sound and wireless WLAN. I learned that with the wireless, there is no card so that I hope that the problem has been resolved.

  Now to the sound issue.
  I checked all the way through the sound settings, try the things usual e.g uninstall Realtec AC97 audio and sourcing the driver on the Toshiba site and install again, although when 80% through it causes an error while it just goes right to 100%.
  In the Device Manager it happens now with the yellow exclamation point and the properties now show that this device cannot start (code 10) location: PCI bus 0, device 31, function 5.
  It comes up with no device in the sounds and audio devices.
  I tried upgrading the bios (already the most recent) and tried to uninstall and reinstall, but does not work on anything!

  Please someone help ive spend a whole day faced with my brain, but nothing helps, I hope that someone had the same problem and knows more to help, I will be much appreciated if you can help.
  Thanks in advance guys!

  Hello

  Have you tried to restore factory settings?

• Satellite A30: Card sound & Chipset driver problem.

  Hi all
  I'm about to get REALLY crazy! I would really appreciate if someone can help me...

  My story is:
  I lost all my CD recovery & pilot who gave me in 2004. But I had to format my pc this weekend due to many reasons of system (bugs, unable to connect to the net, etc.).
  My first step was to Toshiba site, I downloaded all kinds of drivers for Satellite A30. And I had XP Professional SP2 from my friend and installed it. But after completing all the facilities below is the result:

  (1) NO. SOUND :(

  2 points to mark on the 2 points that are a) multimedia sound controller and b) PCI Modem in Device Manager / other devices.

  (3) Chipset installation error message: Chipset Intel (r) utility installation requires platform chipsets supported by the supported operating system. Read the section of the system requirements in the Readme.txt for more information.
  So far I checked the forums my chipset has not been installed correctly, but when I try yo install the Intel chipset 895PE (csutil-sa30-xp - 5011015.zip) I downloaded download address http://eu.computers.toshiba-europe.com, it gives the error message and some people says to install the drivers in good order as, first install XP with SP1, and then install utilitt chipset, and then install SP2 etc... But it seems not to be easy for me...

  Really, I can repeat my FORMAT again, but in what order process...
  Thank you...

  Hello

  Just to inform that my problem has been resolved in itself :)
  I reformatted my laptop and installed new computer the original XP Pro SP2 by following the instructions.

  His problem was solved automatically, no installation utility chipset required...
  The noise problem was probably caused by lack of update Microsoft KB835221 for SP1 and KB888111 for SP2, which then was resolved with the XP of more recent origin...

  Rgrds...

• Satellite A30 hibernation and activation problems

  Hello

  I got my PC toshiba laptop satellite A30 for 14 months now and have had no major problems so far. whenever I have disable my laptop or put it into hibernation, it restart normally the next time I use it, it is just like if it starts, then stops and turns off by itself and will be repeated again and again until I have remove the power cable and remove the battery, then put it back in and restart, and then it is normally.

  I checked and remove all viruses on my hard drive, but this issue concerns me.

  does anyone have an idea why this is happening?

  Thank you

  Hello

  have you tried to reinstall the Toshiba Power Saver again?

  One of my friends has also had problems of hibernation, and he relocated the energy saver!
  We dicussed on this subject and it may be that the hibernation file is damaged and must be obtained from new!

  To bye chris

• HP Pavilion HPE h8 - 1380t CTO: compatibility problems, ask questions about knitting-by-turn or possible motherboard replacement.

  I recently baught an EVGA GTX 1060, as this 630 became quite long in the tooth and I thought that I would try to future proof myself a little as the rest of my components seem to be working very well.  However, I can't get the map to work correctly on this particular computer.  Oddly enough, I can get past that screen startup finally after several short beeps and let it sit, but it takes fowever to reach the office and clearly is not executed properly that the resolution is wobbly and software from Nvidia cannot even detect the card.  I guess I had got this far because of the onboard graphics of some sort, but AFAIK this motherboard which lacks.

  I know that the card works fine as I tested it in my other Tower, so I struggled to find a solution.  So far, it seems that the problem is most likely the motherboard, as HP does not have a new BIOS for it since the beginning of 2013 (which I did go ahead and install it).  If true, I find myself with either two options, it seems that the ditch system, entirely or find a motherboard that works with all my old components.  I'd rather not have to empty this workaholic, when all other parts work great, if it is not a work around I would like to know if there are motherboards I could pass that would work with the rest of my components.  Normally I would not bother with even apply for, but I hear a lot of chatter on HP PCs pre-constructed having compatibility problems.

  I bought this computer there is in the case of four years that I would be able to update as I do with any other PC, but I didn't know at the time that HP has a tendency to not update the BIOS settings for anything beyond a year which I admit is incredibly frustrating.  What is done is done however, and I want to make this work without having to clear the entire system.

  Desktop HP Pavilion HPE h8 - 1380t CTO

  Model #: B4J28AV
  Serial number: 2MD2290502

  Motherboard: 2ACE "Pittsburgh" Pegatron Corporation

  Processor: Intel Core i7 3820 3,60 GHz 'Sandy Bridge - E.

  RAM: 10 GB of DDR3 memory

  GPU (stock): Nvidia GeForce GT 630 (this is replaced by the EVGA GTX 1060)

  @Faver, welcome to the forum.

  Your problem is the BIOS.  However, it is because the 1060 GTX requires UEFI in the motherboard instead of a standard/Legacy BIOS.  HP didn't start using UEFI until mid-October 2012.  The BIOS may not be upgraded in the UEFI.  The last cards only not for UEFI were the GTX 660/670.

  MSI made cards with a switch that can be used with a Legacy BIOS or UEFI.  If you decide to go this way, you must contact their Technical Support to help them choose the best card for your system.

  The upgrade of the motherboard can be a problem.  HP has taken advice their specifications.  Therefore, they are not necessarily the same as the commercial versions.  Please make sure that the holes in the motherboard matches the accessory in the case.  In addition, some members have had problems with the connectors in the connections case before, for example, the power button.

  Please click on the button + Thumbs up if I helped you and click on accept as Solution If your problem is resolved.

• On Satellite A30 audio driver problems

  I recently had to rebuild a satellite A30 with on of the restore cd I loaded all drivers from the toshiba website, all drivers works fine except the noise. Audio drivers seem to load ok and Device Manager indicates that her works very well, Volume controls are available, but grey and not usable.

  I tried to install all the variations on these drivers, but without success.

  If someone out there can help I would be really gratefull

  Hello

  If you can hear the sound if the driver has been installed correctly and it works.
  All volume controls are grayed out?
  As far as I know on some units that some audio controllers are not available.