Satellite A30-514: BIOS is not recognizing the CD/DVD or HARD drive

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• Satellite A30 PSA30E - BIOS does not recognize the HARD drive

  Hi all
  I have a Satellite A30 (PSA30E) and I start the computer. When I enter the BIOS it does not recognize the hard drive.
  Does anyone no what I can do?
  Is it possible to restore the BIOS?

  Thank you

  Hello

  You replaced the HARD drive by a new one or the BIOS don't recognize the old HDD?

  Usually if the laptop is not able to start and that the BIOS does not see the old HDD then I guess that the HARD drive is faulty.
  If the BIOS doesn't recognize the inserted new HARD drive and then either you ve bought is not compatible, or the size of the HARD drive is just too big.

  Please provide more info. You see error messages?

• Satellite A205: Vista & BIOS does not recognize the CD/DVD drive

  After a crash of the sudden family Vista system premium on a Toshiba Satellite A205 the system does not recognize the DVD CD - RW drive. Neither in Explorer, Device Manager, nor BIOS.

  Laptop is only a few months old.
  Have you tried the Toshiba check system - it ignores DVD disk check.
  Tried Windows Update - does not help.
  Tried registry fix - does not help.

  Cannot use the CD to reinstall all drivers - because it is not recognized.
  The DVD drive LED is on. If the disk looks ok physically.

  Does anyone have an idea what to do?

  Very strange what s
  Try this:

  Access the BIOS and set the default settings and save the changes.
  If it doesn't help then I put t see any other possibilities for contact ASP in your country for a CD/DVD drive control and possibly a replacement

  You said that the notebook is only several months old so I assume that the warranty is still valid and that's why everything has to be done for free

  Good luck my friend

• BIOS does not detect the CD/DVD on Satellite A205-S4639 device

  Hello!

  My laptop Toshiba works not very well, he has the following problem:

  When I enter the BIOS program (by pressing F2) main 'BIOS hand', the CD/DVD device does not appear in the module.
  Click on the link of the image: [main BIOS | http://softvaina.googlepages.com/BIOS.Main.jpg]

  Then, I go to the BIOS boot module and the CD/DVD device appears in the list of boot devices, che the image link: [BIOS Boot | http://softvaina.googlepages.com/BIOS.Boot.jpg |] BIOS Boot]

  Finally, I try to boot from the CD/DVD-ROM and it works (check this box [Image | http://softvaina.googlepages.com/BootMenu.jpg |]) Boot menu]).

  In the environment of OS (Ubuntu and Windows XP), the CD/DVD device does not appear, and it does not work.
  The laptop features:

  Make/model: TOSHIBA Satellite A205-S4639
  T.O.D.: 160 + 120 GB
  RAM: 3 GB DDR2
  Video: NVIDIA GeForce Go 7300
  Optical drive: PIONEER DVD - RW DVR-K17LF

  Note: I've updated the BIOS, but the problem persists.

  What is going on?

  > Then, I go to the BIOS start module and the CD/DVD device appears in the boot device list, click the link of the image: BIOS Boot
  It is a boot menu and it always seems to know whether or not the CD/DVD or HARD disk drive has been inserted!

  In my opinion, your CD/DVD drive is faulty or there is no link with the portable CD/DVD player.

  A mobile technician must verify and if necessary should replace

• Satellite C650 - 1 CT does not recognize the CD/DVD

  Hello

  I currently have a problem with my model Toshiba C650 - 1 CT (PSC08E-03M001EN) satellite. The laptop does not recognize the CD/DVD and a check in the "Device Manager", said a damaged device driver!

  Now, my problem is that I searched on the internet and also on the websites of Toshiba for the right driver, but no use. The device (DVD) opctical no not also appears in the list of devices 'removable '.

  System details:

  Satellite C650-1 CT PSC08E-03M001EN
  OS: Windows 7 64-bit
  Place/country: United Kingdom

  Assistance in finding the right driver or advice how to solve the problem will be highly appreciated.

  Thank you
  Lamin

  Post edited by: jammehkunda

  As first step try please remove the optical disc drive from Device Manager and restart your laptop.
  After doing this review please the Device Manager and let us know if the problem persists.

• Satellite A30 921: XP does not detect the Firewire IEEE 1394 port

  I have a satellite A30 921.
  There I link port aswell. My problem is that im trying to connect my camcorder dv via I LINK and this is the first time since I bought this laptop. But XP won't dectecting it.

  Can someone help me on this problem?

  Hmm, it seems that the satellite A30 921 supports really 4pol IEEE1334 Firewire/iLink interface. Therefore, it should be possible to connect your external camcorder without big problems.

  May I ask if you are using Win XP with SP2 preinstalled?
  You should do it.

  AFAIK the SP2 contains a bug which has affected the firewire port.
  But it has been resolved with the additional patch. Check this box:

  + * Performance of 1394 devices may decrease after you install Windows XP Service Pack 2 * +.
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/885222

  I also recommend to check the firewire port in Device Manager.
  It would be desirable to remove it from the list of Device Manager, then restart the laptop for reinstalling the port once more.

  Welcome them

• Satellite L30 - 11 d is not recognizing the full RAM

  Hello

  I have a Toshiba Satellite L30 - 11 d, as shown in the subject. I had the laptop for a year before, I decided to move the ram to 2 GB. In 2008, I bought a RAM 1 GB DDR2 5300 AENEON chip and another microphone technology DDR2 5300 s 1 GB RAM chip.

  These two circuits are compatible with my laptop. These two circuits work in the two slots of RAM and CPU - Z can confirm that there is 2 GB of memory in my laptop. However, Vista was unable to register for 2 GB, instead it sees only 896 MB of RAM. After a few months of frustration, I decided to downgrade to Windows XP Professional to see if she could remedy the situation and allow my life become a little more smooth. However, the same question is still involved.

  Literally 10 minutes ago, I confirmed that these two circuits operate in the two slots of RAM and CPU - Z can confirm that there is 2 GB of Ram in my laptop. BIOS, graphics and all other drivers I can enter on the Toshiba site has been installed and it's really just leaving me completely stumped. If someone has any ideas as to what could be the problem, it would be highly appreciated.

  Thank you for your time,

  Ash.

  It's very strange
  Also the shape of most recent BIOS, from Toshiba Web site is installed did you say?

  Have you tried to use two modules of the same production? I think it is the reason for this. Notepad starts with the two modules, ok, but I think that must be the reason for this. In your case I would test it with two modules of the same production.

  In addition, the video RAM is shared with the RAM. Then don t forget you can use 2 GB only for main memory.

  Sorry, but at the moment I can say s.

• Equium A60: BIOS does not recognize the CD-DVD-ROM

  Hi, the CD-DVD-device is not recognized by my Equium A60. It has worked fine for over a year, but now, even if the machine is running and the light comes on and goes off, it is not recognized by the computer.
  It is not in my computer, nor in the list of hardware devices. When you start the computer, the BIOS don't recocgnize it or.

  It seems that it is a hardware problem... Any idea?

  Thank you

  The device appears in the device as an unknown Manager? If the drive is not displayed in Windows Explorer, that the method on this page may help http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;320553

  Try it!

• On Satellite A200 error message: could not open the ACPI ATK0100 Kernel Mode driver

  Hello

  I have laptop Satellite A200
  When I run the windows (vista) I get the following error: * 'Can t open ACPI ATK0100 Kernel Mode Driver.*'!
  I installed all the drivers and the error remains.
  I installed all the drivers on the Toshiba site, but the problem persists.
  The Device Manager shows me that each device is working properly.

  Someone at - it a solution?

  Thank you

  ACPI is the installation of your Windows operating system power management. If this fails you may need to run a recovery system on your computer. You can do this with the hidden partition on your hard drive, but this will erase all data on your machine. If this does not resolve the problem, you may consider making your hard drive, checked bad sectors, as this may have failed.

  I hope this helps. :)

• Re: Satellite P500 of USA - can not read the local DVD

  Hello

  Sorry to appear such a luddite acquired but this laptop great USA from eBay.
  User manual appears to indicate that the player is going to adapt to the locality of the drives I want to play.

  Not had any luck with playback at all to this day, the error message 'not compatible' etc., any guy of suggestions?

  See you soon,.
  Michael

  Hi mate

  I think that the portable player s (optical disc) DVD region is set in the United States and therefore you can not read the DVD released for the European market.

  To resolve this problem, you must change the option of DVD region 2 region.

  My computer-> drive CD / DVD-> properties-> Hardware tab-> choose the CD drive / DVD-> properties-> DVD region

  Notes; You can change this settings ONLY 4 times. After that the parameters is no longer editable.

• computer not recognizing the cd/dvd.

  MY HP computer do not recognize cd/dvd = when I go to Device Manager and double-click Properties it says Error loading driver (error code 19)-
  I have windows vista home edition/i tried to go to the Device Manager and on some suggestionn those of the United Nations since the CDROM
  then re booted.
  It shows in Device Manager - but always watch - sign and sign - yellow
  without change and the same message as above
  Help, please

  Hello
   
  1. have you made changes on the computer recently?
   
  The unit will not work properly if the driver is damaged or can not load the Windows generic driver. To resolve this problem, try running Microsoft Fixez_ the. Visit the following link to download the fix it: http://support.microsoft.com/gp/hardware_device_problems
   
  You can also run this fix if the still lingering question and check the result: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314060
   
  If the problem persists, then please contact the manufacturer of the system for more support.
  http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/ContactHP.jsp?
   
  I hope this helps.
   
  Kind regards
  Syed
  Answers from Microsoft supports the engineer.

• Satellite A210 - 17l BIos update to take care of advanced format HARD drive problem

  Hi all

  Really hoping someone can help me with this.

  My old HDD not was not so I cloned the entire disc before it failed. -Just in time, too.

  I ordered a new drive - it's a WD scorpio black - Advanced format.

  Unfortunately I can't get my picture on this new album.

  Also, I am unable to do a reinstall with the original restore also cd because it doesn't have service pack 1 and that means that it can't recognize the HD.

  In any case id prefer to be able to restore my image and not make a re-install when even if possible.

  So my question is this:

  Y at - it an update of the bios I can ask my another pc version 2.00 is available which will include options to change the options of ide drive - ahci?

  It's the only solution I can think of-bearing in mind I do not have an operating system installed, so the alignment tools are not an option as another fix. -Fast technology of storage Intel drivers do not work, because I have an AMD athlon processor.

  So is there any BIOS I can Flash my computer with to activate the options mentioned?

  I have a method to Flash the bios with a BONE, so this isn't a problem.

  Also other suggestions for workaround on this more than welcome.

  Thanks :))

  The_red_pill.

  Hello

  Update BIOS don t help you. To my knowledge, it does not add additional options such as a switch between AHCI and compatible mode.
  In addition, you can use ANY BIOS. You must use the BIOS that came out for the model of laptop. But as I said, this isn't a solution.

  In addition, the image of Toshiba already contains all the drivers in order to install the system. It s any SP1 isn t the image part.

  I guess you're talking about Vista OS, given that the laptop came with pre-installed Vista OS. http://www.Toshiba.co.UK/discontinued-products/Equium-A210-17I/

  I recommend you format the HARD drive first.
  Use a tool called Gparted. You can create a bootable USB key containing this tool.
  This allows to start Notepad in order to format the HARD drive.

  The installation of the system using the recovery disk

• Windows 7 does not recognize the new WD external hard drive added to the usb port

  Recently, I tried to add my third USB WD hard drive to my computer.  It's a My Book Essential.  The meter turns and the virtual cd drive is listed in WD, but the hard drive itself does not appear on the list of devices with a drive letter.  My my first two books are readers: J:, and L: I have no "new device found" message   I search for new devices and it the PC do not find anything.  If I click on the virtual CD drive (M :) it askes if I want the computer to allow WD to make changes...) I say Yes and the screen flashes and nothing happens.
  The drive be defective?  Any other ideas?

  Hello

  Have you tried to connect the external hard drive on another USB port?

  Try to connect the WD external hard drive on another computer.

  Follow these steps:

  Method 1: You can run the troubleshooter in the following article and see if this fits the Bill.

  Open the hardware and devices Troubleshooter

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/open-the-hardware-and-devices-Troubleshooter

  Also, run the Fixit.
  Hardware devices do not work or are not detected in Windows

  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/hardware_device_problems/en-us

  Method 2: Check if the external hard drive is recognized in disk management and assign a drive letter to the same.

  To open disk management, follow these steps:

  a. click Start, type disk management in the start search box and press enter.

  (b) if the drive is detected in disk management, I suggest you to assign a drive letter and see if that does the trick.

  For instructions, see this article change, add, or remove a drive letter

• Satellite A200 - 196 how can I restore the Partition from Toshiba hard drive?

  I need to restore my hard drive to factory default.

  I tried now pressed the 'Zéro' key at startup, also tried one at a time, hold down F2 and F8, F10, F12, but none of them put me in the Recovery Wizard.

  I searched the help files on the PC and online but nothing helped.
  Someone at - it an idea how I can get into the recovery partition it please?

  Hello

  You should be able to start the installation of HARD drive recovery as described in http://aps2.toshiba-tro.de/kb0/HTD9102IR0000R01.htm

  Please note: this will not work if your laptop works with the factory settings. If you have used clean OS installation HDD recovery no longer unavailable. For the installation of factory settings, you must use disk recovery DVDs.

  Everything must be described in the document s user manuals.

• Why is my Panel records did not reflect the folders on my hard drive?

  When I import photos into Lightroom, I set it up so that the images are sorted in folders by date. For example, I created a folder in 2011, so if I import photos taken on December 18, 2011, Lightroom creates a subfolder in my 2011 called 2011-12-18 record and dives photos imported into this folder. I used Lightroom for years, and in all this time, after an import, I see the folders in the library panel, as this (parent folder of 2011 with all subfolders named by date):

  

  Now, instead, Lightroom is to put the images imported into the right place on my hard drive (creating a subfolder with the date and put the images imported into this folder), but in the folders in the library panel, the folder containing the image is not displayed in the appropriate parent folder.

  Here is a screenshot of the import dialog box showing that I import an image and that Lightroom will create a new folder named 2011-12-18 and place the image inside (in this screenshot, you can not see this new folder is a subfolder of 2011, but you can tell it is a subfolder of the same level as all other folders for all other dates) :

  

  After import, when I look in my Finder, a new image folder is in the right place (here you can see it is in the subfolder of the folder 2011 2011-12-18):

  

  But it does appear in the files from my library not Panel not as a * subfolder * 2011, but at the same time for 2011.

  

  If I try to drag the 2011-12-18 folder in the folders Panel in 2011 folder in the folders Panel, I get the following error message:

  

  So my only option to correct the problem with the files Panel is to do the following:

  1. go to the Finder and move this folder 2011-12-18 to my office. This causes Lightroom does not know where the file is and put the big question mark on it in the folders Panel.

  2 right click on the folder with the question mark in Lightroom and click on 'Find the missing folder.'

  3. Locate the place where I moved the folder (for example, my office).

  4. in the folders Panel, drag the folder 2011-12-18 in the 2011 folder (which will also move this back up on my hard drive from my office to the 2011 folder).

  Obviously, this is not here. For years, whenever I imported the photos in Lightroom, it created the new folders, and folders in the library panel reflects the hierarchy of folders on my hard drive.

  I went again and again my settings to import to see if I've accidentally changed something, but I don't see anything out of place.

  Does anyone have any suggestions as to what I can do to get the Panel files from Lightroom to reflect the real hard disk after import, without having to go through all these machinations?

  Thanks a lot for your help!

  P.S. I use Lightroom 3.6 on Mac OS X 10.6.8 but happened for at least a few months. I hope that when I updated to 3.6, it would solve the problem, but no luck.

  I just wanted to update with a solution I found by a user on Photoshop.com, in case someone reads it later and encounter the same problem:

  In Lightroom (not the Finder), I did all the following:

  1 create a new folder called 2011new.

  2 moved in 2011new all subfolders of 2011.

  3 remove the 2011 folder.

  4 renamed the folder 2011new 2011.

  Problem solved! Now when I import in 2011 file, everything works as it should. Yay!