Re: Portege R500 - Bios Update Setup hangs

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• Portege R500 BIOS update 1.60 - WIN

  Hello

  I was watching the update of the BIOS available on download since 25-03-08 pages 1, 60 - WIN.

  Anyone know what is the update?
  The explanation on the download page says simply: + "This Bios update adds functionality to your system." +

  Thanks in advance.

  If this isn't much of a change, that you need not update BIOS. Continue to use your laptop with pre-installed version. ;)

• Portege M200 BIOS update

  Hello
  I have a portege m200 and because he doesn't any device (floppy drive, dvd) top, I want to be able to boot from an sd card. For that I need the most recent BIOS version v1.70win, but to intall, it requires the common Module. I have instaled (there was no error, at least), but when I try to do the update, a message "lack the common module". So I'm a bit confused. I guess the best, think to do is erase any previous version of the common module and reintall it, but I have no ideea how I had to do.
  can someone give me clues, or maybe I'm on the wrong track.
  Thank you
  Daniel

  Hello Daniel

  AFAIK it of not necessary to install a common Modules if you want to update the BIOS. You can normally find the common Modules to add and remove programs. If you need a whole instruction how to do a BIOS update, you can find it on the Toshiba site.

  http://EU.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com

  Please go to Support & downloads and Knowledge Base. There, you can search for the BIOS update.

  Good bye

• Portege R700 - BIOS-update 2.20 - WIN does not work

  I have a Portege R700-172-PT311E-03201KGR
  It's a WIN 7 64 bit Machine.

  Current BIOS 1.70
  EC-current Version: 1.40

  For this machine, an update of the BIOS and IT's there.
  So I downloaded the "BIOS220_EC160.exe" update and tried to treat.

  The first message during the update process is: "it is necessary to update the BIOS and THIS.
  When I continue with "Run the update", I get the error message:
  "Error: preparation of updated failed.
  Given the image file is not compatible with this cimputer.

  There is no change in the material of the machine. The only problem I see is that we use McAfee Endpoint Encryption (V6.0.2.6) that could have some influence on the update of the BIOS.

  But I'm not sure.
  Does anyone have an ideas?

  Hello

  BIOS update is important to you?
  Do you have problems with the laptop?

  I have portable three-year-old BIOS was did not updated

  However, AFAIK the VAP (value added package) must be to get the updated BIOS updated. Also the firewalls and other security and antivirus preinstalled on the system software must be disabled before attempting to update the BIOS.

• Portege R700 Bios update problem - this computer is not supported

  I tried the update for Portégé R700 Bios with Toshiba Service Station and by downloading the exe of the bios.
  Both say that "this computer is not supported", but the downloaded bios file is correct.

  What should do?

  Hello

  Go to the page European driver Toshiba and download the BIOS package manually.
  Unzip the BIOS and try to run the exe file once more

  But why you need BIOS update? Have you noticed a few problems with the laptop?
  BIOS update is not required if you don t have problems.

• 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 Z830 - BIOS update fails

  Just got my Portege Z830 am folloing the Toshiba update and recommendations. The update of the Bios v1.7 fails with a message 'unsupported computer "...

  Any ideas? THX, urhs

  I can't say anything on this issue but if your laptop works well don t change anything.
  Out of curiosity but don't use you original pre-installed BONES that you got with your Portege?

• Portege R500 - maximum external screen resolution is only 1280 x 1024

  Hi all

  I just ordered R500 (WinVista), and a 20 "external monitor (connected via a VGA cable) BENQ G2020HDA (1600 x 900 native). However, the maximum resolution for external panels (installed correct driver) alloved by Vista (parameters > monitor) is 1280 X 1024 :-(((.))

  Do anyone have some tips, how to increase the resolution of the external monitor with this ntb Portege R500 (BIOS 1.6)?

  Thx for your help!

  Have you tried to update the display driver? You can find it on the Toshiba site:
  http://EU.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com-online decision-making supported Downloads & => Download drivers

  Remove the old display driver in Add/Remove programs and then restart the computer and install the new driver to display on the Toshiba site.

  If it doesn't work you should try to update the BIOS. You can also find it on the Toshiba site.

  Good luck!

• Re: update BIOS for a Portege R500

  Hello

  I want to update the BIOS of my Portege R500, but I do not have a Windows installed on it. What can I do?

  Thank you.

  First of all; It of necessary to update the BIOS?
  Is something wrong with your laptop?

  On the other hand; the BIOS located on the European driver Toshiba page can be updated from Windows operating system running.
  Therefore, you need to install Windows if you want to update the BIOS.

  Welcome them

• Can't do the BIOS update for Portégé R500 (PPR50E)

  I have a Portege R500 PPR50E with Vista Business pre-installed model. I am wanting to move to Windows 7 and so initially I want to update the BIOS of 1.5 to 1.6. I got the correct file from Toshiba (bios-20080325071859 containing P0058v160.exe), but when I try to run the application, it fails with "this computer is not supported.
  I checked several times that I downloaded the file for the R500.

  Can anyone help?

  Hello

  That s strange.
  Did you change something on you installed Vista?

  In different cases, the BIOS cannot be updated because some essential tools such as the common modules for Win XP has not been installed.
  If you are using vista you don't need common modules but I recommend reinstalling the VAP.
  Then you should try to rerun the update of the BIOS.

  Otherwise use the recovery disk and computer laptop back to factory settings.
  After the laptop has been set to the same State as on the first day of purchase, you can run the BIOS update.

• Portege R500 hangs / pauses during the connection through the LAN

  My Portege R500 is like that: when all using WIFI or 3G works fine but I would use LAN for best performance when he's at the office. As soon as the LAN cable is connected the machine starts making strange breaks for 1 to 2 seconds and I want to say break total, even the mouse pointer freezes on the screen. This happens every 5 to 10 seconds and stops immediately when you unplug the LAN.

  Someone at - it solution or an explanation for that? Hardware error? I have all the latest drivers from Toshiba, even the latest firmware for both the computer and the built-in 3G modem. No strange software or bad - one abnormal behavior is used, antivirus is Trend OfficeScan and standard Windows Firewall is used.

  Thanks in advance.

  / Magnus

  You can test at home or elsewhere? It will be interesting if the same thing will happen if you connect your laptop to the router at home.

  Have you talked about this with your local administrator?
  What you can try is to update BIOS to see if this will change anything.

• 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 R830/PT321E: update the Bios stops with "year error occurred while...» »

  Portege R830/PT321E: update Bios end with ' year error occurred while preparing the environment of update...» »

  Following message appears first

  BIOS version: Worm. current 3.40-> update version 3.70
  THIS Version: worm. current 1.30-> update version 1.50
  BIOS and THIS should be updated

  During BIOS update seems following message:

  + An error occurred during the preparation of the updated environment. You have not given permission to run the update. +

  My settings:
  -BitLocker is turned off.
  -No connection to a docking station
  -Windows 7 is installed
  -Boot mode is enabled? I guess that means:
  "Close all open programs, shut down windows and then turns off your computer."

  Any idea what is the problem?

  Post edited by: ML

  Hi ML

  Stupid question maybe now but why do you want to update the BIOS on this, I think, fairly new laptop model?
  Have you noticed a few issues or hardware issues?

• Portege A100 PPA10A - update the BIOS to boot from a USB device

  Hello

  I have an old Portege A100, model: PPA10A-0002LP, but I can't seem to find this model on any Web site of Toshiba, closest I've seen is the "PPA10A - 0002 L'.

  I am wanting to know if there is a BIOS update that will allow me to boot from a USB device.

  The question I have is that I need to reinstall Windows, but the CD ROm cannot read disks.
  This network PXE boot, but I'm new to this sort of thing and have absolutely no idea what to do here.

  Any help would be great,

  Thank you

  Hello

  Portege A100 seems to be developed solely for the Australian market.
  As you say it is a model number Portege A100 PPA10A - 0002L listed on the Australian page of Toshiba Portege A100 PPA10A-0002LP belongs to the same series which is PPA10A
  So in my opinion, the BIOS should work too.

  Anyway, I doubt that the BIOS update will add boot options.

  Usually the BIOS supports booting from CD/DVD drive, drive HARD, LAN and USB FDD.
  It should be possible to boot from a boot disk using a USB FDD drive.
  I doubt you'd be able to boot from USB WEIRD since this Portege A100 supports an internal CD/DVD drive.

• Can Vista on Portege A100 - I update the BIOS?

  Had a go at this facility, and everything is well outside the installation of value-added package - the main thing I want to make it work is the function for the brightness of the screen keys and connect a TV.

  I understand that the upgrade of the BIOS can contribute to obtaining of the installed VAP (I'm getting an ID ERR NOTINSTALLTVALZ), I know that Toshiba will not directly support the A100 for Vista, but is there a BIOS I can install that works? I think there could be a similar machine that works in Vista or maybe just a BIOS A100 that will suffice?

  Thank you very much!

  Hello

  May I ask where did you get the Vista Package value added for Portege A100?
  I didn t find this value-added package on Toshiba Europe site.

  There are only 3 files for Vista. One of the files is BIOS v1.60 - WIN, which seems to be independent of the operating system.

  With regard to the BIOS;
  You should know that the update of the BIOS is always risky.
  If you use the wrong version of BIOS or bad BIOS update procedure can damage the motherboard!
  and as you probably know the motherboard is one of the expensive laptop parts!
  It s not worth it to try something that can damage the laptop. You know