Question about upgrading BIOS for Satellite P30 145

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  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 upgrading CPU for Satellite A30 104?

  Hello

  My Satellite A30 104 recently came at the end of its warranty and had to open the heatsink for cleaning, and seeing that the CPU was available, I wonder if there should be (likely) to upgrade.

  The processor is a Celeron 2.6 GHz (Northwood). I'm no more grunt, I would prefer a more low-power chip, while the cache L2 much bigger of a Pentium 4 is also desirable. I would be very grateful if someone could give advice if upgrades are likely available, and if so the chips would be appropriate? If I can give any more useful technical information, please ask.

  Thanks in advance.

  Hello

  Usually it s not advisable to upgrade the CPU on laptops, because no one can tell if the laptop runs correctly and stable after the upgrade.
  The heat and the temperature inside the laptop could be a serious problem.

  In any case, I think that the laptop supports an Intel 852GME chipset.
  http://www.Intel.com/products/chipsets/852GME/index.htm

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• 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 upgrading CPU for Satellite L30-101

  Is it possible to upgrade my processor from a 1.44 to what higher?

  No, there is no way because:

  -It s too expensive
  -It s complicated Exchange when you´re no technician for laptop
  -you won´t win any show (especially when the performance vs price comparison)

  Instead update your RAM and your HARD drive since that these components are comp. evolutionary and better will give you better performance.

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• Cannot upgrade the BIOS on Satellite P30 - 145

  Hello world

  just inherited a laptop P30-145, impossible to pass the bios. When I run the file, I get the message"BIOS update rom wrong format! "and then the installation program stops. How to pass? I do all right according to the Web site.

  Just one thing, the original restore disc wasn't available, so I installed a standard XP and updated the necessary drivers on the Toshiba site.

  Hello

  Try the 1.40 BIOS driver Toshiba page we:
  http://www.CSD.Toshiba.com/cgi-bin/TAIS/support/JSP/downloadDetail.jsp?soID=1236378&PF=true

  The BIOS is for Satellite P30 PSP30U. It the same series as the European notebook PSP30E series.

  Download the exe file and save it to the desktop. Then, create a folder and unzip the sp35v14.exe file in this new folder created.
  Now go to this folder and inside that folder, you will find some files.
  Read the Readme.txt file for the complete instructions for use the BIOS update.

• Re: Which module of memory is good for Satellite P30 145

  Hello.
  I need a little help to decide which module of memory I need to upgrade my P30-145. IV ' e two seen on the Toshiba web site which I think I can use. We're the PA3313U - 2M1G PC2700 DDR SODIMM (333 MHz) and I saw this one mentioned and recommended elsewhere on this forum. The other is PA3411S - 2M1G PC2 - 4300 DDR2 (533 MHz)
  The processor is an Intel Pentium 4 with a clock speed of 3.2 GHz and a 533 MHz front side bus speed.
  Anyboy can advise

  Thank you

  Hello

  for your CPU, you need the PA3313U - 2M1G PC2700 DDR SODIMM (333 MHz) since the PA3411S - 2M1G PC2 - 4300 DDR2 (533 MHz) is not compatible for your machine.

  PA3411S-2M1G PC2-4300 DDR2 (533 MHz) is for newer machines with Core2Duo and the more recent Pentium M, but not for the Pentium 4.

  If you buy some RAM just ensure that you purchase RAM DDR1 PC3200 or PC2700. That's all.

  If you want to learn something about frontsidebus and memory clocks, consult the following link:

  http://en.Wikipedia.org/wiki/Front_side_bus

  Welcome and good weekend

• Question about port COM on Satellite P30

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  I have the Satellite P30.

  I am trying to connect a GPS to the laptop.
  Write GPS on COM Port - COM1 - COM5

  The laptop had only USB and no COM port.
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  Thank you

  Clive

  Do you mean the real com ports or virtual COM ports?

  However, I guess that this device can be connected to a USB port and then a virtual COM port will be created.
  In this case the drivers must be installed provided with this device.

• 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="">
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  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
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  -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?

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  The following ram would work on the laptop mentioned above?

  Kingston KVR533D2S4 / 2 G 2048 mb so-dimm, 200 pin

  Thank you.
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  Hello

  This page might be useful for you:
  http://www.orcalogic.co.UK/ASP/ProdType.asp?ProdType=24868&ft=m&St=3

  You need DDR2 533 MHz (PC2-4200) 200 - PIN SODIMM barrettes.

  But I doubt that the Kingston KVR533D2S4 / 2G 2048 mb would be fine because the A110 can be upgraded up to 2 GB, and in this case, you can only use 2 x 1 GB RAM modules

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  Hello

  My laptop model is Satellite U400-138, part number: PSU44E-00500JG3

  Technology:
  type: technology Intel Centrino 2 processor on processor Intel Core 2 Duo P8400, Intel GM45 Express chipset and Intel WiFi Link 5100
  Clock speed: 2.26 GHz
  Front Side Bus: 1066 MHz
  level 2: 3 MB cache

  Operating system:
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  System memory:
  standard: 3 072 (2 048 + 1 024) MB
  maximum extension: 8 192 MB
  technology: DDR2 RAM (800 MHz)

  In intel webside one writes the following on my motherboard laptop specifications:

  "1.2 Intel GM45 Express Chipset supported feature
  All features supported by the Intel PM45 Express Chipset supported by Intel GM45
  Express Chipset unless otherwise stated below. Additional features are listed below. "

  1.2.2 memory system «»
  -Support to 667 MHz DDR3 then FSB 667 MHz isn't that. "

  "1.1 Intel PM45 Express Chipset supported feature
  1.1.2 storage system
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  -scale 64 - bit per channel
  -Technologies of 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB and 2 GB memory supported
  -Support for DDR2 and DDR3, x 8 and x 16 devices
  -Support for DDR2/DDR3 termination on chip (ODT)
  -Supported partial written memory using data signals mask (DM)
  -No support for chip quick selection mode
  -No support for ECC
  -No support for operation 1N. "

  http://www.Intel.com/assets/PDF/datasheet/320122.PDF

  The question is...

  I want to upgrade my portable computer system memory 3 GB DDR2 (800 MHz) RAM to 4 GB of RAM DDR3 (1066 MHz), which is compatible or not?

  Respect,
  enteoana

  Hello

  In my opinion, you should follow specification not Intel and Toshiba. S Toshiba of info is based on own tests and facts.
  So, depending on the specifications of Toshiba for the GM45 Chipset it is clearly written:

  Min(on Board) wheel capacity - DDR2 800 MHz 0 MB / 8 GB max
  Type of extension of memory - DDR2 800 MHz 1 GB/2 GB/4 GB
  Type of module - SO-DIMM

  So if Toshiba write about 800 MHz modules, you must use the modules to them and not faster.
  You may be able to use faster too, but they do not work with the maximum speed, but not going down to 800 MHz.

  If you want to use max RAM amount use recommended and tested 2 x 2 Go DDR2-800 (PA3669U-1M2G).
  Indicated as compatible RAM, 4 GB DDR2-800 (PA3670U-1M4G).

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