Re: Portege M200 - CPU runs only at 600 MHz

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• Portege M200 - CPU runs only at 598 MHz! Basic BACK Toshiba Service tool

  Portege M200 - CPU runs only at 600 MHz

  I have a Portege M200 with a Dothan Pentium M 725 supposed to run at 1.6 ghz, but posts a 598 Mhz
  frequency. I updated the bios to 1.8.

  I read in a previous post "locked"...:
  http://forums.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com/forums/thread.jspa?threadID=63390

  .. He's supposed to be a base of BACK of Toshiba utility to fix the problem. .
  It is said that this is not a Bios problem...

  Can someone direct me to this utility?

  Thank you!

  Gary

  The answer is here... thanks all and who is responsible for:

  http://forums.Toshiba.com/T5/Qosmio-laptops/598-MHz/TD-p/194566

  The key is a utility called 'pom200t1 '.

  You will need the following.

  A floppy disk or if you do not have an external floppy drive, or if you are common sense to be able to boot a file from a CD player.
  You must also WinImage, as all files that you download come as .ima files
  Download pom200t1 - V1.5.zip and pom200t1.zip (if if doesn't work either).

  You can find them here:

  http://www.stormpaintball.com/Toshiba/pm765.bin (this one is a ditch last attempt).
  Then follow the instructions on the site I posted before:

  Symptom: CPU remains constantly 598 MHz.

  * Process: *.

  (1) boot in the BIOS. (Press "Esc" during the boot process, before the loading of the operating system, but after having entered your password, if you use the startup password protection).

  2) look under 'Other' category.

  (3) if the motherboard does not have enough information about the CPU, the category 'Dynamic CPU frequency Mode' appear on (you won't see it).

  If the laptop is in this state that he won't ever faster than 598 Mhz until you perform the following procedure.
  Note: Although this utility said it's for a Toshiba Portege M200, the particular difficulty you need may work on other Toshiba laptops.
  He has worked on 3 different Toshiba Satellite Pro M15 S405s, but * USE at YOUR OWN RISK *.

  (1) start Windows and create the startup disk in the pom200t1.exe file.

  (2) boot from the diskette you just made.

  (3) in the menu, select the initial repair option 2 "set config".

  (4) in the following menu, select option 1 'Initial cofiguration"(misspelled)

  (5) after a few seconds, you should see "Writing a file is over!" and the laptop restarts automatically without asking for confirmation.

  (6) when restarting the laptop go back into the BIOS and look under 'Other' category. You should now see the "dynamic CPU frequency Mode". Make sure it is set to "Dynamically switchable" for the CPU limitation.

  7) restart Windows and make sure that the CPU can throttle in normal conditions. The Intel SpeedStep technology icon should now be in the systray. Go to the Toshiba power management / Power Saver Properties and update all of your methods to save power to use technology SpeedStep that you prefer (fixed or automatic) and mount all caps speed processor, or you can go above 798 MHz because cursors will always be to their previous settings (4 or less), while they can now go up to 7. Let me know how you go.
  I have fixed the CPU now just need to find out why my fan only works when I activate it manually!

• Satellite L20-101: I think as 667 Mhz module runs only with 266 Mhz

  Hello

  I bought 2 x 1024Mo DDR2-RAM for my L20-101.
  First I tried 533 MHz, but the laptop does not work with them, so I bought the
  Version of 667 MHz.
  CPU - Z says that the FSB:DRAM - ratio is 1:2 If the two are in fact run with just 266 MHz.

  I've updated the BIOS with the latest version of the Toshiba-home page, but nothing has changed.

  So finally, my questions:
  1 perhaps CPU - Z is false (I don't think so...), are there any other good programms to check the parameters of memory?

  2. If the values in the program are correct: where can I change the value of the report? Is it possible to see more than a few settings in the BIOS or is it a rider?

  Thanks for your help

  Hello

  First of all it is important to mention that the Satellite L20-101 supports a FSB of 533 MHz.
  So the DDR2 400/533 256 MB (PA3389U - 1 M 25) and DDR2 400/533 memory modules 512 MB (PA3412U - 1 M 51) should work and are 100% compatible!

  If you use the module of 667 Mhz, it runs only at 533 Mhz due to the limitation of the front side bus.

  In addition, I think you have misunderstood something.
  Here are the modules DD2 and so the CPU - Z recognizes the speed of the modules as 266 MHz (2 x 266 = 532 Mhz)
  If everything seems to be ok!

  PS; You can also use the other tool called Everest home edition. It s a freeware and very useful to run a diagnosis system and equipment

  Greetings

• Portege M100 - blocked processor at 600 Mhz, have tried all BIOS versions

  Just my BIOS was about 1.20 when I went to site Web from Toshiba to get the drivers to install and to found the update the BIOS so I followed instructions burn it to a disk, the last one I have and I went, but after the update, I noticed that xp says he was clocked at 600 MHz not 1 2 GHz.

  So I used the cpuid to see if it is xp, but it shows as running 598,6 MHz processor and can flow to 600,4 MHz max so I went in the BIOS tried off sleep CPU max CPU and so restarted then I thought it was the xp so I reinstalled but still the same I used Suse Linux always the same.

  I've reflashed the BIOS with 1.50 through the same restarted windows. I get on where and it becomes ridiculous, even, I went and found all BIOS versions on the US site of Toshiba, which dates back to version 1.10 to 1.50, so I tried all the. Nothing!

  I am really puzzled that anyone can sort this is really boring and slow.
  Thank you in advance

  Hello

  Just a question; the motherboard has been replaced by the past?

  I know, after the replacement of the motherboard, the test & diagnosis must be performed in order to update the CPU microcode on the circuit board.
  If the firmware is not updated your CPU would be stuck at 600 Mhz.

  In order to update the firmware, the ASP must be contacted.

  The other reason why the CPU runs only at 600 Mhz is the setting low processing CPU Toshiba power saver.
  Check if the Toshiba power saver is installed on your laptop and set the options at a higher level.

  Check it out

• Portege M100 just run half the speed - 600 Mhz

  Hello
  I have a Portege M100 that I found very slow until I discovered it was running half speed (IE 600 mhz). I tried everything in the Bios and in Toshiba utility, but nothing to do: always clocked at 600 Mhz.

  Is there something I missed? y at - it 'special' something to do to allow him to run at full speed?

  I thank the of in advance to anyone who helps!

  Hello

  As already suggested that the firmware must be updated! This portable strange behavior happens especially if the technician forgot to update this laptop runs only at 600 MHz.

  Similar questions have been described a lot of time here in the forum.
  For example:
  http://forums.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com/forums/thread.jspa?threadID=1513
  http://forums.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com/forums/thread.jspa?threadID=10244&MessageID=36320

  I always recommend the use of the forum advanced search before posting on similar problems!

• My Tecra A2 only runs at 600 MHz

  After that I got my tecra A2 in service and change CPU and motherboard. I can't run faster than 600 MHz.
  I reinstalled and downloaded all avaleble upgrades.
  What should I do?

  Post edited by: chrismoh

  Hello

  Check this http://forums.computers.toshiba-europe.com/forums/thread.jspa?threadID=1513

  Good bye

• Standby power problems M30-344 (CPU uses only 600 MHz)

  Hello!
  In my m30 344 motherboard and display are changed.
  Now I can't use the full 1.5 ghz cpu!
  In the power saver profile I can choose only the cpu rate of 1-3! I've now uninstalled this tool and reinstalled the version by the net. But I can use only 600 mhz!
  What can I do?

  [Edited by: admin 7 May 05 08:18]

  Hello

  As far as I know if the motherboard is changed the speed of the CPU will be around 600 MHz and in this case the service partner needs to update the CPU microcode. After that, the speed of the processor will be as before.

  I hope that you have already solved your problem with the speed of the processor.

• M200: Processor only works with 600 MHz - why?

  I noticed that when you change a pcb for a laptop regardless of the speed of processors it works to the slower which is 595/598 MHz.
  Have you noticed this? What is the reason behind?
  What is the solution?

  If the processor is to have 256MB / 512MB RAM this custom of things affect a large but for 1 GB & 2 GB the machine's performance becomes very problematic.
  I tried the update of DMI, it has not helped.
  Re-install os also did not help.
  The upgrade of BIO also did not help.
  Also I'm not very sure about this problem with a report any with pcbset change.
  With the right machine, I found the way that is switching dynamically from bios processor capabilities.
  In some machines that give problems I have not observed this option in the BIOS.

  The machines are PortA200 & Port M200 (tablet).
  someone can help me. I need to justify this to the customer.
  Thank you & best regards
  ChaitanyaN

  Hello

  This problem occurs after the change of motherboard. Usually after mainboard change it is very important to bring tests and diagnostic procedures. Without this procedure, the CPU works with fixed 600 MHZ.
  You should contact Toshiba service to resolve this problem of CPU.

  PS: This theme has been discussed here in the forum. Please check this:
  http://forums.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com/forums/thread.jspa?threadID=8492&MessageID=29400#29400
  http://forums.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com/forums/thread.jspa?threadID=4351&MessageID=14808#14808

• Satellite M30-801: CPU only works with a 600 MhZ

  Hi people, I have a strange problem since my PC back to toshiba support (lcd problem, on assistance report i red that the pcb has been replaced): my CPU goes up to 600 MhZ. I tried to update the version of the bios from 1.20 to 1.70 successfully and I have restored the default value believing it could be a related problem of bios , but nothing changes.

  The problem is present in a new installation of Windows XP (from recovery CD), so I think I could exclude a software problem.

  Any ideas?

  Thanks in advance
  Roberto

  Hello

  The update of BIOS does ' t solve this problem.
  It seems that the Toshiba service partner forgot to start several compatibility tests. This is necessary after some repair procedures. Without this additional test, the CPU does not work with maximum efficiency. Well, there is nothing to see. You must contact the service again and it should solve this problem.

• Qosmio F10-105 only works with the 600 MHz

  Hello

  My f10-105 run only @600 Mhz! in the bios and in power options I have select provincy.
  the verse of the bios. East of 1.20
  someone at - it an idea?

  THX

  Hello

  Usually after the replacement of the motherboard, it may happen that laptop runs just at 600 MHz. In this case you should contact the Service partner. The firmware must be written again. If the partner doesn't to do this, the machine runs at a speed fixed Service 600 MHz.

• Portege M200 BIOS update running Windows 7?

  Hello

  I recently took a Portege M200 and installed (via PXE - network installation) Windows 7 above. I want to upgrade the BIOS as is always in the original BIOS (1.1). I downloaded and extracted the pkg and tried to install through Windows but it says that my OS is not supported. I don't have an external CD drive or floppy drive - how do I update the BIOS? I tried to put it on a USB key, but it doesn't seem to be an option to boot from USB.

  Thank you!
  Jerry

  > I downloaded and extracted the pkg and tried to install through Windows but it says that my OS is not supported. I don't have an external CD drive or floppy drive - how do I update the BIOS?

  Seems that BIOS cannot be updated because Win 7 is not officially supported on this good old classic.
  However, AFAIK the VAP (value added package) is required to run an update of the BIOS. So, try to install the VAP. Choose this tool which is available for other models of laptops.

  > Anyone know where I can find a driver for it? I do not see there are 2 devices not recognized - a 'Base system device' and an 'unknown device '...

  Check this box:
  http://forums.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com/forums/Ann.jspa?annID=78
  This article describes how to find drivers for unknown devices.

• Portege M200 - Can the chart updated from 32 to 64 MB and CPU?

  Hello

  I have a laptop Portege M200 with a centrino 1.5 Ghz in - because of the modelrange, I know that there M200 with 1.8 centrino cpu is so I was wondering if it is possible to upgrade my M200 1.8 GHz with a change in cpu?

  The other question I have is that there are portable computers M200 with an interface to 64 MB but mine has a 32 MB. Is it possible that I can change the graphicchip upgrade to 64 MB?

  Thanks for your help!

  Fred

  Hello

  I have bad news for you.
  The two pieces of cell as the GPU (graphics card) and the CPU (processor) cannot be upgraded. These parts are not interchangeable!
  The layout of the motherboard specifications differ just as a motherboard for desktop PC

  Best regards

• Portege 3480CT shows only 500 MHz instead of 600 MHz

  The manual mentions it as 600 Mhz machine, but mine never runs greater than 500 Mhz since I installed XP

  The 500 Mhz processor never leaves. I didn't know this until I installed a small utility to monitor the speed of the processor. The most I ever get is 500 Mhz. I don't know why it won't speedstep upward.

  I installed the software to save energy, but it was just a futile attempt

  Hello

  You can also check the hardware configuration tool. On the CPU tab you can set the CPU frequency mode. Try to set it to high. I believe that in this case the CPU will run with maximum speed constantly.

  Good bye

• Portege M200 - set at 598 MHz

  I have a Portege M200. The report processor it's 1800 MHz, but seems to be fixed clocked at 600 MHz. The program HWSetup installed (version 4.03) doesn't have a tab CPU even if the documentation indicates that it should. Downloaded HWSetup 4.2 but it brings a 401 error when I run the installation program. I would get the processor runs at full speed - can someone help me understand how to do this?

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  Hello David

  Can you tell us more about your Portege? Is this unit second hand or maybe exchanged motherboard?

• Portege M200 - bought on Ebay and frustration comes

  Hello

  I m new here and I want to ask for a warm welcome. I purchased a M200 on Ebay and he received two days before. The M200 hasn t had a DVD player and I have no recovery CD or software for my Toshiba. I have a Toshiba external slimline PCMIA CD-ROM, but more of him later.

  I found a lot of information based on this topic, but really nothing has worked for me, that article why I ask my questions here. So far, I'll tell you what I tried...

  I bought VISTA Home Premium and want to install on my M200.

  On my M200 FreeDOS short.

  I tried:

  1. use my USB drive as a floppy using a HP tool that simulates a USB drive as a disc of floppy (FDD). I ve a copy all the contents of the Vista DVD for my USB. Then I ran the BIOS on the M200, select FDD as first boot option, but nothing happens, it still start FreeDOS.

  What I'm doing wrong, Boot USB (diskette) works on the M200?

  2. as there is an external Toshiba CD Player included in my M200, I thought the first installation of a Windows XP disk. In the first period the player seems to not work, but after some time, it worked and I put my Windows XP on it. He loaded the disc, and the typical blue screen for the start-up of the plant came. But after a few seconds he stopped and said "could not read the data xxxxxx.xx, error 7. I tried two more times and same error appeared, only that it was another file that could not be read, and another error number.

  I read and I don't know if it's true:

  I have red somewhere that I can only install Windows XP which was used on the recovery CD from Toshiba (that the CD was not included in my M200). So I can't use for OS install the recovery CD and any other normal XP CD?

  Or is there an error with my external CD drive? Currently, it doesn't work again...

  3.

  I have red the following link to install Vista on M200 by a PXE server:

  http://flimflan.com/blog/InstallingVistaOnYourToshibaM200.aspx

  and this one

  http://home.allegiance.TV/~joem298/

  The first link says I can go point 13 of the second link:

  Umbrella and that's what bothers me. They tell me. Turn on your Toshiba M200 and press F2 to select the network. I press F2, but nothing happens, I see the Toshiba logo but nothing happens... If I press on enter, then come back to FreeDOS...

  Also on the second link, I tried to start from the point 1. But in point 5, the word:

  Unzip the contents of "BFD package full v1.0.7.zip" in a temporary directory. Open a command prompt and navigate to the temporary folder. Run the command "bfd msnet" in order to create the startup disk.

  I don't have a floppy drive. They tell me to run bfd.msnet from the command. Cmd.exe command is? If Yes, what should I type in to get bfd.msnet run?
  ---------------

  I knew that installation would be very difficult and I kindly ask for personal assistance. If you can speak German, it would be nice to answer in German.

  Up to now
  Ahmed

  :/

  Hello

  As you can see in this thread, you can install Vista on the Portege m200 and it works fine:
  http://forums.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com/forums/thread.jspa?MessageID=73510𑼦

  The point is you need a PCMCIA compatible CD/DVD drive to boot from the Vista DVD.

  This thread will show you how to install OS without using the external CD/DVD drive:
  http://forums.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com/forums/thread.jspa?threadID=19232

  It describes the procedure for Portege R100, but it should also works on an M200

  Good luck