Satellite A100 (PSAARA) spontaneous BIOS password

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• Satellite A100-090 request BIOS password I never set

  Hi all

  I bought 1 year there is a Satellite A100-090 which I was very happy off until now.
  All of a sudden, when I try to start it, I wonder a BIOS password that I never put, not BIOS nor Windows.

  No one could access the PC, because he's locked all the time and there is no one living with me.

  Details: previously, when I started it I had a blue bar + "press DELETE to access the settings, F12 to start... '. ' etc, it's gone.
  I tried TOSHIBA and everything that came to my mind, has not worked.

  Please help me! :-(

  Looks like it is a very common problem :(

• Satellite A100 PSAARA - Questions about RAM, VGA and BIOS

  I used Toshiba Satellite A100 PSAARA, now I have a few questions:

  1. I have updated the BIOS for my laptop (new version 6.0 to version 5.10): everything seems to work ok, but after I rebooted the laptop, it automatically connect a black screen with these warning "checksum bad sectors, F1: default settings, F2:..." (remember exactly).
  I pressed F1, my Toshiba reboot works ok after that, so there's something wrong with this warning?

  2. I upgraded RAM to 2 GB (1 GB + 1 GB) with the KingMax brand, if the RAM expandable max I can do on my laptop?

  3. This Toshiba laptop use to edge or video card, I check my Nvidia geforce card real estate (laptop) and I saw this: memory: 256 MB + RAM shared memory: 256 MB = 512 MB of total memory?
  So: can I upgrade my card graph and maximum card that I can use?

  4. I cannot set 75 Hz for refresh monitor, can see 65 Hz

  Thanks for your help!

  1. try to load the default settings in the BIOS. Then it should work.

  2. the Satellite A100 supports 4 GB max.

  3. No, the graphics card can not be changed. It s soldered on the motherboard and cannot be exchanged.

  4. what internal or external monitor? Monitor internal and other s LCD works best with 60 Hz.

• Satellite A100 (PSAAR) ID_ERR_NOTINSTALLTVALZ_MESSAGE to the VAP configuration

  Hello

  I have Toshiba Satellite A100 (PSAAR) and the installation of VAP (value added Package) of the site Web of Support from Toshiba, I get error ID_ERR_NOTINSTALLTVALZ_MESSAGE and then the installation ends.

  The proposed solution is to do a BIOS update, and it did not work for me, as I said in the topic (I've updated with bios-20071126124517, which is the package recommended for my laptop model). I use Vista 64 bit in the way, and I try to install VAP to eliminate the unknown hit-and-run driver (TOS1901 if I'm not mistaken) in Device Manager. I worked on this problem for a few days now and I'm really tired, so I need your help as soon as possible.

  Thanks in advance...

  > I'm using 64-bit Vista by the way
  Have you tried to install the VAP 32 bit on 64 bit Vista?

  If Yes, then I m afraid it won't work, and I guess this is the reason why this error message appears during the installation procedure

• Satellite A100 PSAARA - Boot Fail

  Model - satellite A100 PSAARA-055007
  OS - Windows Vista Home Premium 32 bit
  BIOS Version 5.10

  Problem.

  The wil laptop no bootinto windows.
  POST returns full and then fails to start windows. In the upper left corner of the screen, it shows TBX error.
  The lack of loading, he doesn't want to load windows normally or in SafeMode etc...

  I tried each of the options without success. Some research has shown that need to Flash the bios with the latest version, because it may be damaged.
  I downloaded the latest version of the bios that is V6.00. I extracted the file on another laptop. It burned to a bootable dvd and then tried to run the .exe program, but he could not run. This is due to the program who need to run under win32. I can't run this file on windows because it does not load windows. I have no recovery disk either...

  My questions are

  The bios goes to work to solve the tbx error flashing?
  If so how do I Flash the bios from a bootable dvd?
  If this is not the case, can someone advise please how to do this.

  Thank you very much.

  Hello

  I think that new OS install should help you solve this problem.
  If you don t have a Toshiba Recovery disc, then try to start from the common drive of Microsoft.
  You can also try to boot from a live CD as PartBE or WinPE
  Google for it. This allows you to create a live CD that will start the unit without installation of the OS.
  This allows you to access the files on the HARD drive.

• Satellite A100 PSAARE: Toshiba Power Saver + graphics card noise

  Hello

  Is there another URL where I can get a version update of Toshiba Power Saver for my computer drivers laptop Satellite A100 PSAARE other than the home page?

  It seems that it is not determinative of CPU fan (he always keep at maximum speed).

  Also, I noticed the graphics (GeForce 7600) too loud.

  If the monitor is off I can't hear it (just the CPU fan), but as soon as I started working it is audible and as a continuous beep kid.

  Is there a (software/hardware) fix for this?

  Kind regards.

  Hello

  The European driver of Toshiba page is one place where you can get the drivers and tools for your European Satellite A100 PSAARE model.
  This time it s a v7.03.07.I Power Saver for Windows Vista!

  But I must say that I see no problem of software on your laptop.
  Cooling modules and fans have to run with higher performance to make sure that your hardware components may be cooled properly.

  Maybe a cooling module cleaning might help to improve the internal cooling and noise reduction.
  From time to time, I clean my fans for laptop using compressed air stream and the fans are running more silent.

• Satellite A100 (PSAARA) - upgrade of RAM possible?

  Hello

  Just wondering if I could update my current ram in my laptop Satellite A100 and if so how?

  He is currently a Satellite A100 (PSAARA) with 2 GB of RAM.

  Processor: Intel (r) core (TM) 2 CPU T5200 @ 1.60 GHZ 1.60 GHz

  Running Vista 32 bit.

  What type of RAM upgrade I could on this system? And what code PIN?
  And I know that this may be a shot in the water, but is it possible to update the graphics card at all?

  Sorry am new on this... no idea what I'm doing, so if you could help I would appreciate it!

  Thank you

  > And I know that this may be a shot in the water, but is it possible to update the graphics card at all?
  No, the graphics card can not be upgraded

  > It's currently a Satellite A100 (PSAARA) with 2 GB of RAM. What type of RAM upgrade I could on this system? And what code PIN?

  I think modules laptop use the DDR2 533 MHz (PC2-4200) 200-PIN SODIMM, but AFAIK the 2 GB of RAM is max and this would mean that it of not possible to upgrade to 4 GB or more

  But to be 100% sure, you should consult your user manual.

• Satellite A100 PSAAR - the hail its Windows 7

  Hey guys,.

  I have a Satellite A100 (PSAAR) that I was running a beta version of Windows 7 on (I had updated to Vista).

  When I decided to format it and install a new version of Windows 7, audio has become really intestine.

  Is there a driver Toshiba I have not installed... or if anyone else has experienced the same thing?

  Thank you!

  Hello

  I doubt that you need no additional driver.
  It seems that the sound card is properly recognized in Device Manager. so you don t need the sound card drivers

  I think you should check the sound volume control in Control Panel-> sound control.

  Check if all controls are set at a higher level

• Need drivers and software for Satellite A100 (PSAARA)

  1. Please can someone me link to the tracking software: Ulead_DVD_Movie_Factory and Intervideo Win DVD

  2 when I check my device manager I got the exclamation with these drivers:
  Protective FileDisk and SMI kernel driver driver helper

  I m using the Satellite A100 (PSAARA), win Vista Home Premium
  Thank you!

  Hello!

  The Ulead DVD Movie Factory and WinDVD, you can download the Toshiba site:
  http://EU.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com-online decision-making supported Downloads & => Download drivers

  I never heard of this exclamation point in device, but on the Web site manager you also download all the drivers and installation instructions document where you can see what drivers need to be installed there.
  In your case, I would like to reinstall Windows with the recovery disk.

  Good bye

• CARD reader may not be detected for Toshiba Satellite A100 (PSAARE)

  Hi team,

  Please help, as I have Toshiba laptop with model Satellite A100 (PSAARE) which had Vista then I upgraded with Windows XP, now my all software works except the card reader which doesn't detect any card of same SD memmory so that the driver has been installed... Please sat down

  Are you certain that the card reader has installed the XP drivers (and they are the exact brand and model of player)?  This is an internal or external card reader?  I suggest that you check with Toshiba to make sure you have all the drivers, firmware, or software required for the card reader (it may just be a pilot - it may need more).  I would also re - download the driver and uninstall the old and reinstall a new where the original has been corrupted for some reason any.  Are you sure that even with the drivers, that this computer model can handle XP completely and that you are not a problem of compatibility (I contact Toshiba Technical Support and confirm what you've done is perfectly possible, including the card reader).

  I hope this helps.

  Good luck!

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• Satellite A215 boots to BIOS password screen.

  I have a Satellite A215-7425 with a problem, I thought I'd pass along the forum. Thank God the three Toshiba laptops that we use, it's the only one who has this problem, so far.

  Spontaneously, this laptop starts with the screen of the BIOS at startup password. The problem is, there is no solution for this problem before returning the computer to a Service Center Toshiba where the password can be reset or replaced a security chip or such nonsense. Toshiba technical support can help you to short to send you a UPS box to return the computer in. Technical support Toshiba doesn't have a password that they can give you, or they do not know what causes this problem, but "Toshiba working on it." A search for this problem on Google translates into various web sites that list the Toshiba BIOS passwords, which none has solved my problem.

  Now for my question, that Toshiba could not answer, why, in heaven's name would be a laptop or any computer for that matter, be set up in this way? What is a BIOS password, which, with the lack of effectivly, the computer makes them unusable, has to do with security? It's stupid!

  Oh and another thing, Toshiba is not the only company that does this, Gateway, HP and Dell do not provide a password of BIOS for repair, or their Support technicians technical people.

  So if your Toshiba start screen of the BIOS password, and that your Toshiba just happens to contain information essential for peace in the world, you're out of luck until it can be delivered being repaired and delivered back to you.

  Desmond, a very dissatisfied customer of Toshiba.

  I m the ASP will remove the BISO password and will solve this problem.

• Unknown device on the Satellite A100-153, after BIOS update to 5.1

  ACPI\TOS1901 * TOS1901<--- this="" is="" the="" unknown="" device="" after="" bios="" update="" to="" 5.10="" on="" my="" satellite="" a100-153="">

  Vista now shows it in as unknown device manager; the TOS1900 showed up too, but after installation of Toshiba Value Pack for Vista, it went.

  Help, please. WHICH IS: ACPI\TOS1901 * TOS1901

  Hello

  ACPI-> Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
  ACPI defines hardware and software interfaces that allow focus on the OS configuration and power management to enumerate and configure motherboard devices.
  For example: ACPI is necessary for the standby and hibernation mode.

  Now your question; the new BIOS has been updated and configured to using VISTA.
  It seems that VISTA was not compatible with the previous version of BIOS because the ACPI interface. Now you can install Vista on the laptop, but it seems that you need a driver. Possibly new chipset driver version might help. But as you probably know, the drivers are not available at this time. Unfortunately

• Is it okay for Satellite A100-SP2022 PSAA5U BIOS?

  I want to update the bios of my Satellite A100-SP2022 (PSAA5U-02G00G) with windows XP SP2 Spanish, because I m install windows Vista (dual boot XP/Vista).

  The question is, if this BIOS file is correct for the update in my notebook?

  sa100a5v53.exe

  Title: ACPI Flash BIOS version 5.30 for Satellite A100 (PSAA5U)
  Version: 5.30
  Size: 3 946 624 bytes
  Posted the: 29/03/07
  Date published: 19/03/07
  Operating system: Windows XP, Windows Vista, BIOS

  I download the file from Toshiba USA website, because my model is not in the s Toshiba supports the sites, but there are similar templates (example: Satellite A105-S2194 - USA model-).
  Thank you
  Jon

  Hi Jon

  According to the description of portable computer, you must be from Venezuela. Am I wrong? ;)

  I don't really know if Toshiba there is a support page for South America but a few guys out of here have had the same problem as you. I can't say for sure if you can use the update of the BIOS of the United States support site. I recommend you to call the partner of service authorized in your country. They work with this stuff and I'm sure they will be able to give you good info to 100%.

  The addresses and telephone numbers, which you will find under http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/su/su_gaspLocator.jsp?pf=true

  Bye and good luck!

• How to Satellite C855-1MF reset BIOS password

  Hello

  How to reset bios for Toshiba Satellite C855 1MF password please!

  BIOS password can be reset only by authorized maker Toshiba.
  Contact the ASP available in your country and ask to remove password.

• Satellite C850 - 19(d) - BIOS password forgotten

  Hello

  A relative of mine was just his laptop, Toshiba Satellite C850 - 19(d) to the problem: he forgets his password from the bios the laptop will not start at all. The laptop is not a rider, can someone help me please?

  Thank you!

  Recommend to read:

  [How do I remove a BIOS password if I forgot it? | http://APS2.Toshiba-tro.de/KB0/FAQ35002I000IR01.htm]

  + The laptop must be returned to an authorized dealer of Toshiba or Toshiba authorized provider that will remove the password as a service charge. +