Question about updating Bios for Tecra M5

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  Hello

  I noticed that support Toshiba updates drivers for Tecra A9 very slowly even if they introduce important features. For example, the display driver for 965 graphics worm 15 is much better than 14 worm distributed by Toshiba. I know that pilots are tuned and Toshiba has many models to take care, but several months of waiting seems to be too long. I do not expect that all minor versions are updated, but the most important should be!

  Kind regards
  Marek

  Having the latest drivers would be nice, but its different for laptops. Motorists need to be customized for the features of the laptop, and they probably need to go through quality control, testing too although I guess.

  However there may be a solution, you can try to install the drivers later on newer models such as the Tecra A10 and M10 :)

• Question about updating BIOS for Satellite 2450-101

  Hi, I want to update BIOS for my Satellite 2450-101 (model: PS245E-01TMY-IT). I downloaded the BIOS "bios - 20071008123347.zip" on Toshiba Europe site (see link below). Is this the right one for my PC?
  What do you propose to make a backup of the existing before installing the new?

  I want to make an extension of memory, but I'm not sure whether this is necessary. Do you reccoment to update the bios anyway?

  Thank you very much!

  BIOS

  Hello!

  Yes, it's the good BIOS because it s also for your model (Satellite 2450-101).

  A BIOS update is an upgrade of RAM is not necessary. The BIOS has nothing to do with the maximum RAM capacity.
  Satellite 2450-101 supports up to 1 GB, type PC2100 DDR - RAM.

  Good bye

• Question about updating BIOS for my Satellite M40

  So, my laptop does not start, but works recovery procedure. Support suggested me to update my Bios.
  OK, given that the last time, it was easy.

  I downloaded the newsest version vor my Satellite M40 (PSM40) (1, 70 - WIN<= i="" have="" an="" ati="" grafics="" card)="" and="" extracted="" the="" bios-20070709161345.zip="">
  But there was a surprise:
  Instead of getting the old data structure, as written in the FAQ update Bios
  1 extract the zip file containing the BIOS upgrade to a temporary folder.
  2. in the folder temporary three subfolders will be generated. "docs", 'Update - 3.5' disc', 'Update - CD - R or CD - RW"

  I get a file only: BIOS of Windows Knockhill10GV170.exe
  Extraction of it I get 8 files:
  -fdbase.img
  -InsydeFlash.exe
  -iscflash.dll
  -iscflash.vxd
  -KPM170. ROM
  -Platform.ini
  -The c:\windows\system32\unicows.dll

  Now my question: How can I create this bootable CD-ROM to update my Bios?

  Just to know: download all the other things are done on my desktop from my laptop is not starting ;)
  I also tried to run the exe in the hope that it will create a floppy disk or a CD-ROM, but it is written "basic cfg address not found."

  Hello

  Update the BIOS there are two ways to do this:
  -Traditional mode (TRAD) and in this case, you need floppy
  -Windows (WIN) and this update can be done under operating system running.

  Update BIOS WIN will work if you run Windows on your laptop satellite. If I understand your assignment well you are trying to do traditional BIOS updated, but using the BIOS to WIN update. On the Toshiba download page, there are two listed BIOS updates and two of them as versions of WIN. This means that you can update the BIOS under operating system only.

  Back to your problem: in the history one thing confuses me when you write: my laptop does not start, but works recovery procedure. Sorry, but if the recovery procedure is working and you will have clean installed OS.

  Be a little more concrete in our laptop does not start. What happen exactly when you press the power button / stop?

• Question about updating BIOS for Satellite M70-337

  I just bought an M70-337 and the Toshiba site I noticed that there is an update of the BIOS - my current v1.3 to v1.4. Several things occurred to me - mainly centering around me after spending 3 days Exchange my sytems to a new computer: -.

  I've never updated a BIOS before.
  I've heard that it can be potentially disastrous
  So it is worth risking 3 days for an update that is perhaps not necessary?
  I downloaded the bios file - 130win.zip - is it just a matter of installing the program in the same way, install other Windows programs?
  Or I'd be suspicious?

  Anyone know? or have experience of updating a BIOS through Windows?

  Hi Alan,

  As your say quite rightly, BIOS updates can be disastrous if something should go wrong with the process.

  I wouldn't recommend that you try to update the BIOS unless it is absolutely necessary in order to correct some of the problems you are having with your laptop. The usual reason for an update of the BIOS under production to fix a bug identified in the previous version, is to provide new functionality/pick-up load of new devices or operating system settings. If you have no problems with you laptop, then I would leave well alone and run with the BIOS that is already installed.

  The M70 is a very nice unit and I don't know of existing bugs or updates that are essential for this. Take advantage because it's :-)

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• Question about CD recovery for Tecra M2

  Maybe it's a stupid to ask question, but the recovery for Tecra M2 CD comes with windows XP? I need to reformat my laptop, as it is infected by spyware unerasable. When I bought the laptop it only comes with the recovery CD.

  Hello

  There is no question beast just dumb response. The recovery CD with Windows XP Professional and all the necessary drivers, tools and utilities.

  You can install it on two tracks with the help of an installation standard and expertise. If you have only a partition there is possibility to do both by using expert mode. If you have more questions please write again.

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• Question about upgrading BIOS for Satellite P30 145

  Hi all, first post!

  I have just received notification that there is an update of the BIOS for my laptop, Satellite P30-145, I downloaded and tried to install it but I get this message "the size of the rom file is incorrect" ideas?

  Hello

  Seems Toshiba has released and document technical support for this newsletter.
  I found this useful statement from Toshiba:

  I can't update my BIOS with the function BIOS Phoenix-file ZIP Windows XP Windows.
  I always get an error message: the size of the ROM file is incorrect.

  http://support.toshiba-tro.de/KB0/TSB59014X0000R01.htm

  I hope it helps.

  But note; The update of the BIOS is always risky! If you have any problems with your laptop you n don't need to update the BIOS.
  The bad BIOS or bad BIOS update procedure may damage the cell Board!
  So take my advice and never change a running system ;)

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• Updating BIOS for Tecra 8000 without floppy

  I searched this forum a solution update the BIOS without a floppy drive. The only one i found was this thread [http://forums.computers.toshiba-europe.com/forums/thread.jspa?threadID=66966&tstart=0], but there is no file .iso for the tecra 8000 series.
  is there a solution to get the new bios installed on my tecra 8000 without any floppy drive?

  I checked Toshiba BIOS download page on http://www.toshiba.eu/innovation/download_bios.jsp and TRAD BIOS version is proposed. This old Tecra is maybe 10 years and now, Toshiba has offered traditional update the BIOS only.

  Win versions are later available with latest Tecra 9000/9100.
  I'm sorry.

  Maybe stupid question now, but why do you need the BIOS update?

• Updating BIOS for Tecra A3: is it really necessary?

  I often see a new file for the bios update download site. My Tecra A3 is 2 months old and have no problems so far. Is it really necessary to update the BIOS?

  One more thing, it is that there is no mention on what the latest version of the BIOS to the laptop.

  Hello

  If your device works properly and there is no problem, in my opinion, the update of the BIOS is not necessary to do so.

  I use the P20 Satellite about two years and I n t do BIOS update so far. I agree with you that without any concrete description, it is not easy to decide BIOS update.

• Question about upgrade disk for Tecra M1

  Hello

  I have a failed 60 GB hard drive in my notebook Tecra M1 aged three years and decided to upgrade to a new drive before the existing one doesn't die. I would like to take this opportunity to install a slightly larger HDD (for example 80 to 120 GB) but I'm unclear as to the maximum permitted by the BIOS (1.5 v) has anyone successfully mounted a drive of more than 60 GB in a Tecra M1 or found definitive information on the limitations of the BIOS?

  Thank you very much

  Jezzer

  Hello

  I found information that the Tecra M1 supports 30 GB, 40 GB, 50 GB and 60 GB HDD.
  Perhaps you might be able to use a 80 GB HARD drive, but I think that the 100 GB HARD drive is definitely too large size of HARD drive.

  What about a HARD drive test? You could take the laptop to a merchant of HARD drive and you could test several sizes.
  I think that it is no bad idea. What do you think??

• Updating BIOS for Tecra M7

  Hi guys,.

  I tried a bios upgrade for my Tecra M7 (as it is on version 1.70 - 17/10/2006).
  I found version 3, 20-victory - but of course, I've replaced Windows with Linux.

  I'd feel safer doing the traditional way anyway, so is there a way to get the folder on the CD from somewhere?
  Is it possible to pass a parameter to the program 'P0048v320_nVidiaGraphics.exe '?
  Is there a secret link?

  Thank you

  Hello

  It is not so good, because toshiba does not provide a traditional BACK for this computer bios. You need a Windows system running with common modules installed to perform a bios update, if you find another way then you´re probably a lucky guy.

  I was using an old HDD with a recovery top Windows to update the bios on a Portege M400, so you should find a hard drive and install windows on it.

  Sorry man

• Question about updating driver for Radeon HD3650

  Hello!

  Why don't update you video drivers on a regular basis?
  Some software and games require the latest video drivers from the manufacturer. But my Radeon HD3650 is not be accepted as compatible with the standard drivers from AMD/ATI's official website. When should I think about support?

  > Why don't update you video drivers on a regular basis?
  Who exactly do you mean?

  If you want to get an answer from Toshiba guys then you must communicate directly with these guys. This is a user to user forum

  Just a note; many laptops are equipped with the same graphics card, and as a result, you can also try some drivers released for other series of laptops with the same GPU chip.

  Good bye

• Updating BIOS for Tecra A2

  Hello!

  I'm trying to update the BIOS on a Tecra A2 and I need help. I downloaded the current version (1.40 - WIN) and then extracting the zip file to copy on a diskette as instructed, the package extracts from 1.84 MB! Obviously this will not keep on a floppy disk, so how can I perform the update?

  According to the installation instructions this model no is not upgraded to Windows - if the version name contains WIN (?)

  Any help would be appreciated.

  Itsame.

  I'm agree with sascha BIOS update published on the Toshiba page focuses on the victory of BIOS and this can ONLY be changed during the execution of a Windows operating system.

  So download the BIOS, unzip and then run it the exe file

  Greetings

• Need to update BIOS for Tecra A4-SP619

  I have a Tecra A4-SP619 and I need a Bios Update. Where to find it?
  Thank you

  Hello

  Updates to the BIOS, you can find on Toshiba support page under http://eu.computers.toshiba-europe.com > support & downloads.

  Be careful to choose the right model (PTA40 or PTA42).

  All that s!

• A few questions about RAM upgrade for Tecra M5 (PTM51E)

  Hallo

  I have Tecra M5 (PTM51E). My questions are:

  Is it possible to put even more RAM on my laptop? (Now I have 1 GB),
  Should what kind of RAM I buy?
  Where can I buy it?

  And I can put this RAM on my laptop by myself or it is not so easy to do this?

  Hallo

  You can upgrade your Tecra up to 4 GB of RAM. Compatible modules are:

  PA3499U - 1 M 25 (Kit of memory 256 Mo DDR2-667)
  PA3511U - 1 M 51 (Kit of memory 512 MB DDR2-667)
  PA3512U-1M1G(DDR2-667 1GB Memory Kit)
  PA3513U-1M2G(DDR2-667 2GB Memory Kit)
  DDR2-533 256 MB (PA3389U - 2M 25)
  512 MB DDR2-533 PA3412U - 2 M (51)
  1 GB OF DDR2-533 (PA3411U-2M1G)

  Use the part numbers and put in the Google. You will find many online shops where you can order.
  You can also visit the homepage of Kingston and find compatible modules for your Tecra. Use only the numbers of parts and search for cheaper online store.

  All that s!

  Subject of the Exchange there not a lot of philosophy. See page 151 in s manuals for your Tecra.
  Everything is described here.