Satellite A30 - the update of the Bios?

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• Satellite A30, Win XP Pro SP3 - modem does not work

  Another problem with this laptop Satellite A30
  The built-in modem does not work.

  * Explanation: *.
  The driver is correct and downloaded from the Toshiba support site.
  The modem is identified as "Toshiba software modem amr" and is installed on com3 port.

  When I click on "diagnosis" and "ask modem" (right labels can be different, since my is an Italian win xp, I just translated the Italian labels), a window pops up saying: it is impossible to open the door (port), the modem is connected to.

  I tried to change the com port of the modem to different numbers, but the problem is the same.
  I don't know if the modem is a real map connected somehow to the main Board or is built right on the main map. It would be the first case, I may change see ad. BTW, the mini slot pci is already occupied by the gigabyte of Wi - Fi, so the modem must be elsewhere.

  This is strange, since I've done at least 2 other win xp pro on this machine facilities, always download and install the appropriate drivers, and the modem has never worked.
  Thank you
  S.

  Hello

  Have you installed the SP3 Windows XP Home edition, then the drivers or SP1 and later updated to level to the SP3 version?
  > It's strange, because I did it at least 2 other facilities on this machine pro win xp
  What other facilities?

• satellite A30 cd/dvd diseapear

  Hello
  on my satellite A30, the cd dvd device is not longer on my desk, and all my programs said that there is no device
  it quite deseapear, but it still turns when I put a disc in
  What is going on?
  Thank you for helping me

  Hi Kafi,

  Be honest we Kafi, what have you done? Just a joke!

  Check please in Device Manager is your DVD - ROM indicated. If Yes check also all the settings in the properties (enabled/disabled). If the DVD-ROM is disabled you can not see in the Explorer.

  Good bye

• Re: Fan is constantly running on Satellite A30

  Whenever I start my Satellite A30 the fan starts to operate in an audible manner. However, HD is about 32 to 35 ° C, according to speedfan. In addition, from time to time, the fan speeds up and gets really loud.

  In addition, sometimes the laptop just closed without any warning. I shall now put the end of the book a one bar so that air can still pass by the pc, and I feel it helps.

  I would like to stop the fan always running and to reduce its noise.

  My RAM expansion may be the reason?

  To make the A30 run better and be able to install WinXP SP3 I upgraded from 256 MB to 2.0 GB of RAM which is the maximum size of RAM according to the manual. I used the site Web of Kingston to select and buy the CPU, so I guess I bought good extensions.

  If the extension of RAM were the reason for the fan always market that would mean that if the A30 Gets the full load of RAM it's overheating. Right?

  Are there people here on the forum who had the same problem with a noisy laptop after upgrading the RAM?

  TIA
  FT

  Satellite A30 is old enough for laptop and, in my view, there may be a big problem cold air and cooling rack is full of dust. Laptop cannot be properly cooled. I opened several old notebooks and it was amazing to see how the dust was inside. I really wonder how the laptop worked

  Laptop last I opened was friends Satellite A100 (not so old as yours) and I've been irritated how fan worked on this laptop. He was so strong and ON / OFF sporadically. After cleaning it computer laptop was extremely calm and fan has worked almost constantly, but at the low level silent.

  The same was on my old satellite 1900. It was full of dust.

  Upgrade RAM or any other reason can be the reason for more power and performance. Performance notebook more runs faster and produce more heat. The critical threshold is reached laptop after suddenly OFF.

• Updated the BIOS on Satellite A30

  Hello

  I'm about to update the BIOS on my computer Toshiba Satellite A30 laptop (Service Pack 3).
  I downloaded the BIOS updated and decided to update the BIOS from Windows such as recommended on the Toshiba site.

  On the site he mentions before the BIOS upgrade, please ensure the following:

  Laptop BIOS update:

  Before upgrading the BIOS level, please do the following:
  -Portable is in stand-alone mode.
  -Laptop is plugged into the mains.
  -Laptop computer must be in boot mode and not recovery mode.
  -Remove all PC cards.

  1 Windows based BIOS update:
  1 extract the zip file containing the BIOS upgrade to a temporary folder.
  2. ensure that all open files are saved and all applications are closed.
  3 run the *.exe extracted to the temporary folder. Follow the instructions on the screen.
  4. the BIOS update will be done automatically.
  5. after a few minutes, the computer will restart automatically.

  I'm not sure of what he means by laptop computer must be in boot mode and not recovery mode

  What is the startup mode and how to fix my laptop in this mode?
  Can't I just run the file downloaded from my office?

  Thank you;

  As mentioned by Garrett; You must download the package from the BIOS, then unzip it and then you can run the exe file.
  Usually it s no matter where the package was decompressed!

• Satellite A30 - after the BIOS update I can not install any OS

  Hey everybody

  I have a problem with my laptop Toshiba Satellite A30 PSA33E. I update my old BIOS and 1.7 and now I have a problem: I can not install any OS on my PC because it stops whenever I try to install. After 50 tests, I installed a Windows SP2, but my PC turns off always.

  My CPU is at 100% after I launch mozilla so I guess my problem is the BIOS. I try to install v1.8 BIOS and is not working and I get an error (not compatible with the installed BIOS)

  Where can I find the 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 ROM BIOS? Can someone help me please?
  THX

  The latest version of the BIOS should not cause this kind of thing. Have reset you the BIOS to its default settings?

  Have you checked the CPU radiator for an accumulation of dust? A can of compressed Air can help remove dust through the vents.

  What was the reason that you updated the BIOS, in the first place? Had previous problems with the system?

• Update the BIOS on Satellite A30 303

  Having a Satellite A30-303.
  With no intern work DVD.
  Have a usb DVD boot.

  I wonder if I can update Bios from Ubuntu. I need execute a .exe.

  Or if I can take a floppy and run the file BACK.

  Hello!

  For the Satellite A30 only one based on windows BIOS update is available.
  I think this will not work on Ubuntu and install Windows to make this update.

  Normally on Windows systems, you need to download the BIOS update, extract the .exe file and start it. That's all.

  Good bye

• Satellite A30-931 - what happens if the BIOS update will not?

  I was recommended to make an update of the BIOS on the above machine. I think that the existing version is 1.30 and the correct replacement is 1.70 (I think it's PSA33E: [http://support.toshiba-tro.de/tools/eula/info_eng2.asp]).

  The original BIOS has a password. Want to know what happens if this process goes wrong. My system will be unusable or is it a pre-installation of the backup procedure?

  The additional problem is that the fan is happening every minute or so. The radiator looks clean, but maybe new thermal grease should be applied to the cpu.

  Thank you

  Hello

  In the worst case if the update goes bad your computer doesn t boot. This means that you can only see a black screen and nothing you can do. In this case you would need professional assistance from an authorized service, they can reflash the ROM module or Exchange it.

  But a few important points here before starting the update:
  S ' ensure that you are logged on as administrator
  -Disable your AntiVirus and your firewall
  -Disconnect the Internet
  -Close all running programs

  > The additional problem is that the fan is happening every minute or so. The radiator looks clean, but maybe new thermal grease should be applied to the cpu.
  Yes, maybe the thermal compound must be renewed if you already cleaned your laptop. After that, everything should work normally.

• Upgrading the Bios on Satellite A30

  Can someone tell me please how can I update my bios apparently Toshiba seem to be wrong. OM my Satellite A30 using XP Pro I started having the blue screen everytime I turn on and he told me that there is something missing or incorrect in the Bios and it must be upgraded. I downloaded the correct update of Toshiba on my desktop Pc and followed the instructions which are

  Extract the zip file containing the BIOS upgrade to a temporary folder.

  Insert a 1.44 MB diskette formatted in the floppy drive.

  Run the *.exe extracted to the temporary folder. Follow the instructions on the screen. A BIOS update diskette will be generated.

  Make sure that the laptop is plugged into the sector.

  Turn off the laptop.

  Place the floppy disk containing the BIOS upgrade in the floppy drive.

  Turn on the laptop with the F12 key.

  The BIOS boot menu appears. Select 'Removable Device', 'USB Floppy Drive' or the diskette symbol using arrow keys. Press "enter".

  Notepad starts from the BIOS upgrade diskette.

  The BIOS update will automatically launch.

  After a few minutes, as the laptop turns off automatically, remove the disk and do a restart. If it does not then remove the disk and turn off the system and return to restart the laptop.

  I did the first parts of the above, but when I try and run the file to a floppy disk on my desktop, the program seems to think that I am trying to upgrade the bios on this machine and of course, I get an error message and am not able to create a floppy disk. Can someone please?

  Hello

  so, this BIOS is a bios "Windows update". This means that the Bios will be updated in windows and not with a floppy disk. I don't know why toshiba is to give such instructions, but I believe that they didn t update since these new BIOS instructions.

  What version of Bios you downloaded? It should be the version 1.80. In the case of this version, just unpack the file in a folder in the zip and run it. They deposit with unzip itself C:\Windows\Temp\Winphlash and run the bios update procedure.

  So, please try again and give me a 'big picture on your situation":)

  Welcome them

• Update of the BIOS works is not on Satellite Pro M70-275

  Hey

  Im having a problem, I can not update my bios, I downloaded the right bios file, but when I try to update I get a bsod just until it begins to Flash the bios.

  The biosfile I downloaded is:

  ARKive
  Satellite pro
  Satellite pro M series
  Satellite pro M70 (PSM76)
  PSM76E

  Its the bios 1.70 for win xp

  IM also of problems with my sound, I downloaded the rather and installed, but there is no sound.

  IM using Windows XP SP3

  Concerning
  Lars

  Hello

  BIOS update is necessary? Or what is the intention to update the BIOS?
  Usually if you have some serious problems, the BIOS isn't essential update

  With regard to the sound:
  You can solve the problem in Windows XP, install the KB888111 and KB835221 hotfix before you install the audio driver.

• The update of the BIOS on Satellite Pro U400?

  I have a Toshiba Satellite Pro U400 (PSU41E) running Windows 7 x 64 and I try to update the BIOS to version 4.70 to 4.00.

  Whenever I try to do it from Windows using WinPhlash which comes with the download on the Toshiba site it seems to freeze when you try to Flash the new BIOS.
  I connected as the local administrator, tried to use other programs flash and even tried to do from a USB flash drive with no luck.

  Can someone please help me and explain how do I update the BIOS?

  Hello

  > tried to use other flash programs
  Never use other flash programs! In the worst case, you could damage the ROM module and then it must be replaced. Use only the program flash Toshiba that is tested and designed for laptop and the version of the BIOS.

  The update of the BIOS program is also designed for Windows, it s a Windows Update program.

  Satellite Pro U400 wasn t comes with Windows 7 so I guess you did your own installation. Value added package is required for the update of the BIOS program and can be downloaded on the European driver of Toshiba download page where is your laptop model:
  http://EU.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com > support & downloads > download drivers

• Satellite C855-1j4j does not turn on - the Bios Update interrupted

  Hello

  I did the update on my laptop Satellite C855-14 days, and all of a sudden the power went out,
  now the pc running either party but not nothing DON'T get PAST...

  What should do?

  + The message was edited: message has already been translated.

  From my point of few the EPROM module must be re-flashed once more with special BIOS crisis recovery disk.

  Usually, this procedure could be done only by authorized service provider available in your country.

  But I found an interesting announcement about how to flash the BIOS on U400 series.
  See the last post [here: http://forums.computers.toshiba-europe.com/forums/thread.jspa?threadID=62852]

  But I don't very well if this info would be useful and if it would work in your laptop to Mr. However, in case this would not work, contact the ASP from Toshiba for help

• Satellite Pro A120: Need to update the BIOS after upgrade CPU

  Hello

  I have a Toshiba Satellite Pro A120 and I need to update the bios of a change in cpu cause.
  The laptop works very well, but for some reason any with the new processor fan runs always full.

  A lot, I searched but found nothing.
  The model number is PSAC1E-0QL04CG3 of ideas where I can find the bios?

  THX in advance,
  John

  Hello

  First of all: update BIOS doesn t help you.
  Why do you think that BIOS update should help reduce the activity of fan?

  I guess that your new processor is faster. Right?
  So it offers more performance and this leads to higher heat dissipation... so finally the CPU must be cooled and this can be done only if the cooling module would turn faster you agree with me?

  By the way: the update of the BIOS is on the page of the Toshiba UE driver. Since the satellite Pro A120 is very old series, you will need to search for drivers in area Archive (Type of product-> Archive)

• Satellite R830-143 - update of the BIOS does not support this operating system

  Hello

  I received a notification via Tempro that he did not have a BIOS upgrade. I downloaded the ZIP file (bios - 20120209125153.zip), extract the package (BIOS360_EC140_WIN.exe) and ran it according to the instructions.

  The package runs, give the progress bar "extract files...". ", then displays a dialogue entitled"TOSHIBA BIOS package Ver.4.1.2"that says:"this package BIOS does not support this operating system."

  I am running Windows 7 Home Premium 64 - bit on a Satellite 830R-143 with the short part No. PT32LE

  Does anyone know what is the problem?

  Thanks in advance for your help...

  Hello

  You have problems with the laptop?
  If not then why you want to do the BIOS? Just because the new BIOS is released?
  I would not change anything if my laptop is running correctly.

  However, the update of the BIOS requires the VAP (value added package).
  So remember that this PPV is installed correctly. If this isn't the case, so far.

• Updating the BIOS is dead the satellite Pro P300-1AY

  Hi all

  found this forum and really hoping that he can help me!
  I bought a satellite Pro P300-1AY two years ago, it cost me £900 nr so I thought it would be worthy of a purchase.

  A year ago the USBs stopped working, I do it every working solution I could think of anything will do, finally gave up and learned to live without USBs!

  However, a few weeks ago, the laptop at the start stop, I didn't get was the black screen. Probably a video problem I did all the memory check hard drive everything else, however, it was only an intermittent problem, I found if I he tilted on the side she would begin, another thing to live with!

  But two days ago, I heard that if I've updated the BIOS, it could solve all my problems. so I went to the Toshiba site, found the BIOS updated and downloaded, but to halfway through the installation, the laptop froze and I couldn't t he put it off and had to take the battery out to turn it off!

  And ve you may have guessed, he's now won t start. Even its worst, LED lights, and if I put a disc in the cd I can hear it whirring, but that s it.

  Is - this irreparable? I ve heard of priming of the cd with the original BIOS with a combination of keys or I'm hoping against hope?
  Ty for your time in reading :)

  Hello

  > Is it irretrievably? I ve heard of priming of the cd with the original BIOS with a combination of keys or I'm hoping against hope?

  Well, usually the BIOS could once again be reflashed, but you would need a traditional version of the BIOS update.
  This version is available for Toshiba FSA.

  So you will need to get in touch with a local ASP technician that could reflash the Rom BIOS module.
  Eventually, after this update the specifications would be stable.

  Good luck