Satellite A500: Low resolution using Win 7

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• Satellite L40 PSL48E: I get only 640 * 480 resolution using Win XP

  Hello

  I install Windows XP on my Satellite L40 series - PSL 48F and everything works fine except the display driver, whenever I have install the display driver after reboot I get the resolution 640 * 480 and I cannot change it. In Device Manager I have no conflict! I tried with 5 or 6 different driver version and also with 4 different version of Windows.

  If anyone can help me, what should I do? Bios update or something? I buy a few days ago, and I'm scary to not not to damage the bios.
  * Help please *.

  Post edited by: medamarko

  Yes, you must update the BIOS to the version of Windows XP. Now 5, 40 - WIN BIOS is available on the Toshiba page.

  I also found a graphic driver Intel on the Toshiba European driver page that should this graphics driver works for sure.

  By the way; Don t forget to install the driver chipset also

  Good luck

• Re: KeNotify generates pop-up windows on Satellite A500 low memory

  I own an A500 which worked perfectly so far. Today I encountered a problem, I also found on a few articles published on the internet: A KeNotify box appears saying that the memory is insufficient. When I check the Task Manager, I see that there are a lot of physical as well as virtual memory available. The popup cannot be ruled out that if I close the KeNotify from the Task Manager. Unfortunately, I can not, for now, say in what circumstances this popup appears but my bet is that a recent update (Windows update?

  Automatic update Chrome?) causes this problem. For the record, I have 8 GB of RAM installed and the OS is W7 64-bit.
  I hope someone can help this investigation more or give a solution. I want to keep installed Kenotify (Toshiba Flashcards/FN keys).

  Thanks in adavnce for assistance.

  Aramys salvation,

  You use the preinstalled version of Windows 7 in Toshiba or is it your own Windows installation?

  AFAIK KeNotify has something to do with the package of added value. In your case I recommend reinstall VAP and you can download it from the official website of Toshiba.

  I doubt that auto update of Chrome that causes. I also use Google Chrome and Firefox. The two running on automatic updates and don t need RAM space.

• F2 BIOS SET-UP button stopped working on the Satellite A500-1GL

  I recently bought a Satellite A500-1GL
  The use of the F2 key at startup to access the BIOS worked fine until I changed the settings in BIOS to get a faster position for Windows 7, then after this change, that the F2 key gets me to the BIOS, the computer laptop just posts to Windows 7.

  I downloaded and installed Hardware Set Up program of Toshiba which adjusts the BIOS settings while still in Windows, but how the "F2" to work again?
  I thought changing the hard drive might work, but it did not.
  I seemed to have lost access to the bios using the F2 key.

  > changed the settings in the BIOS to get a faster position for Windows 7
  Now to maybe stupid question, but what is the name of this option?

  When you start your laptop you see on the background info on the use of F2 to enter the BIOS settings, or too?

• Satellite A500 - 03P: unable to connect to the WLan using Win 7 + event message

  Hi all

  I recently bought the Satellite A500 with the offer included Windows7 while he was available late October 09.

  So I had the Toshibe DVD for the upgrade and followed the steps and Visa home premium upgrade to Windows 7. Now I have two questions.

  (1) I get a system event Notification after start, talk to me about the system event log. The full message is below.

  Unable to connect to a windows service
  Windows could not connect to the System Event Notification service. This problem prevents limited users to logon to the system. As an administrator, you can view the system event log to see why the service failed

  (2) I was able to use this laptop for the internet before the upgrade, both via a USB wireless drive as well to the office via a DSL modem.
  Now I can't access the internet after the upgarde of Windows 7!

  For example the Optus dial-up box pop up appears commandeLorsque I click on 'connect', it does not connect.

  Can anyone help please?

  Thank you
  C I

  Hey Buddy,

  (1) did you check the Configuration of the Service for this service? The Boot System Event Notification Service type must always be set to automatic. This service is absolutely necessary for Windows and shouldn't t be disabled or set to manual startup type.
  Check it!

  (2) to be honest I never heard on the internet BEFORE, but normally, it should also be possible to access the Internet with Windows 7.
  Make sure that the WLAN or LAN card is installed properly and check the TCP/IP settings. If you are missing some driver you can get on the page of Toshiba.

• Satellite A500: Multimedia keys do not work after Win 8 upgrade

  Hi everyone, I run Toshiba SATELLITE A500 - 1C0 (PSAR3E-01300WPL) with Windows 8 PRO x 64.

  As I noticed - post factum /:-'Models supported' not supported for Windows 8 drivers of my PC.

  Although, the computer will work perfectly, but I have a little problem with my drivers: the Panel at the top of the keyboard (http://goo.gl/IQVAG) works not only put on mute, volume up/down work, but the ECO button and media buttons are NOT - is there any method to upgrade the drivers so that I can use all the keys?

  I installed TOSHIBA eco utility and it works fine, but the buttons do not respond. I can't find and update the driver/ulitity that is responsible for this issue.

  I also want to ask if there is any chance to get the TOSHIBA for Win.8 drivers for my Satellite A PC series in the future. Y at - it a utility to analyze and automatically update TOSHIBA drivers? (but not Toshiba drivers Update Utility, which does not work in my case - it offers me to downgrade my drivers!)

  I opened the Device Manager and tried to update the drivers manually, but - that's even BIGGER problem then eco Panel etc. - some devices are marked as "unknown devices" and may not be recognized at all.

  Thank you for your help,
  oddajlatarke

  > is there a method to upgrade the drivers so that I can use all the keys?

  Method? Name is no other method as to try some tools to win 8 released for other series of laptop. The multimedia button requires installation of VAP (value package).
  Check and test the VAP to win 8 released to win 8 supported notebook series.

  > I also want to ask if there is any chance to get the TOSHIBA for Win.8 drivers for my Satellite A PC series in the future.
  As you said above; computer laptop isn t Win 8 supported model, so I doubt that you will get all the drivers Win 8 in the future.

• Satellite A500 - very low micro - Windows 7

  I just bought a Satellite A500-026 and although I increased the gain and the boost to the microphone up and turned on and off modes of noise control three microphone, the microphone performance is very low and essentially unusable unless we talk very loud.

  This happens with the provided standard registration program webcam and Skype. Note that the laptop came with Windows 7 installed.

  As I am 500 km the nearest reseller, can anyone who has an A500 comment on the 'power' of the microphone in their experience.

  My Bluetooth headset and MIC work fine, but it's a pain to have a webcam made marginal by running poorly built in microphone.

  Thank you
  John

  It is the same on older models of laptops. You simply have to come close to the microphone.
  For this reason, I always use headset and people who I talk to hear me perfectly.

  You know, this built-in microphones are not so perfect and you can't expect better performance and compare it with standard headphones.

• Satellite A500 - 17 X: how to install Win XP mode for Windows 7 64-bit

  I recently bought a laptop Toshiba Satellite A500-17 X computer.
  Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit. I've since upgraded professional. I am trying to download and install the XP Mode from Microsoft site.

  I left a few pieces of software for most of astronomy who worked under XP but will not install on Windows 7.
  From the website of Microsoft, I selected Professional 64-bit in the drop-down list.

  When I tried to install the file, a message pops up saying: + is not a valid Win32 file +.

  So I downloaded the 32-bit professional file.
  When I tried to install this same message popped up. Of after the videos on the site web of Microsoft, this should be easy.

  Anyone know what I'm doing wrong.
  Thank you.

  Greyhound

  Hi mate

  As I see you are using the Windows 7 64-bit operating system.
  In my opinion, you cannot install or create a Win XP 32 bit mode because Windows 7 is 64 bit OS!

  In my opinion, you would need a Win 7 32 bit OS in order to create a Win XP 32 bit mode!

  See you soon

• Satellite A500 and use external monitor

  Hello

  I bought recently (yesterday) a Toshiba Satellite A500.

  I am using an external monitor AND the laptop screen. At this point, the two screens are working well but have the same images/windows.

  I want to do is have each screen show another window/program running and being able to drag and drop etc seamlessly between screens.

  When I bought the laptop, I asked about this and was informed that Windows would recognize the second monitor and would encourage me to choose from a list of display options, however it is not happened.

  Can you help me?

  Kind regards

  What you need is the parameters of good monitors. So what you have now is the clone mode and you need to enlarge the bureau. I put t know precise adjustments on this model of laptop, but enter the screen resolution settings and check if there is possibility to enlarge the bureau. If not, t go into the advanced settings and check if you can find it here.

  I Don t monitor external and impossible to check it for you, but I m you will find.

• Satellite L40-17 t: Solution for low resolution (640 x 480) & 4-bit color

  (Pre-read: sorry for my English!)

  I have Satellite L40-17 t
  Pre-installed downgraded Vista to XP.
  Had some trouble with video and audio (without sound).
  Problem of his disappeared after this solution REALWORKING (many thanks to _ _ "Betonistu"):

  Link: [http://forums.computers.toshiba-europe.com/forums/thread.jspa?threadID=29995&tstart=90]

  But video was still 640 x 480 and 4 - bit color after all available drivers and install the video driver.

  I tried everything: BIOS update (does not), install in SafeMode (nothing), former driver chipset intel (14,29, 14.31, 14.33, even this 14.331bb - especially for disorders with a native resolution) e.t.c.
  Everything was useless!

  Devices are detected (in Device Manager) and properly installed but no normal resol. & color.

  An increase in the time REALLY a BIG Thank YOU to * "Betonistu" *, because video solution low resolution (& wrong color) is to follow step by step
  his teaching:
  [http://forums.computers.toshiba-europe.com/forums/thread.jspa?threadID=29995&tstart=90]

  I mean "install-reboot-install-reboot...". "especially" step 4 "from #1 to #8 - you must do exactly as *"Betonistu"* says (it is very important!)".

  And now everything works!

  * "Betonistu" * RULezzzzz! "

  Thanks for this nice and useful information

  I'm so glad you found help here!

• Satellite P500 - Splinter Cell is very slow - low resolution

  Hey guys,.

  I have a Toshiba Satellite P500.

  Processor Processor Intel Core 2 Quad Q9000 (2.0 GHz, 1066 MHz FSB, 6 MB L2 Cache)
  Operating system Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium 32-bit (including the partition recovery for Windows Vista® Home Premium 64-bit)
  Size 18.4 "display Widescreen HD + TruBrite® display (1680 x 945), supports 720 p
  Memory 4 GB (2 GB + 2 GB) DDR2 (800 MHz) expandable to 8 GB
  1000 GB storage (500 GB + 500 GB) (5400 RPM) SATA
  ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4650 graphics card (2286 MB Total: 1 GB memory separate + 1262 MB shared memory with technology ATI HyperMemory)
  Optical drive DVD SuperMulti double layer

  Now im trying to play games like, Splinter Cell conviction and things of this sort, seemed, according to the website of games, I have respected all the recommended specifications. Yet, when I play the game its a very low resolution and all settings on LOW!

  Everyone is having these problems with laptops out there?

  Hi Sammole,

  Sinus a few days that I have too many Satellite P500. I must say that it s a very big book, I love it. The screen is really good and big and in my opinion the best option for games, videos and other multimedia stuff. In addition it s equipped of the fast processor and a graphics card, ideal for playing games.

  All my games work well so I put t know what has happened to you. Make sure that the eco mode isn't active, this will slow down the performance.
  Also make sure that the most recent display Toshiba driver is installed and the latest version of Microsoft DirectX.

  Also check homepage of Splinter Cell. There may be an update (patch) available who can help you. :)

• Satellite A500-19 x: no lighting and modem driver for Win 7 required

  My laptop died so I tried to re - install windows 7 and all the drivers for it.
  I could not install the modem driver (?) and therefore can not access internet from him.

  In addition, the buttons above the keyboard light is no longer lit.
  The taskbar are a nasty gray instead of translucent.

  I don't know much about computers and would appreciate any advice :)

  Hello

  The light for the buttons is called Illumination.
  You can enable or disable in the BIOS settings.
  Turn on the computer and press F2. Here, you will find the option of enlightenment.
  Enabled, save the changes and restart the device

  The A500-19 x belongs to the series of Satellite A500 PSAR3E.
  I checked the European driver of Toshiba page and there is a 2.2.97 for Win 7 64 bit modem driver

• Satellite A500-1GL: it is advisable to remove the battery when you use the network

  I know this is a silly question but its actually something I know not so thought I would ask.

  I almost always plug my laptop into the supply line (satellite a500 1gl)
  I was wondering have you actually keep the battery installed even when using the electrical network.
  Or is it really advisable to remove the battery when you use the network?
  I didn't know if the battery should always be in place.
  Thanks for your help
  Torti

  Hello

  A few years ago it was recommended to remove the battery of the laptop if the AC adapter is plugged. What keeps the constant charge battery
  New age of batteries are better you can leave the battery in the Bay it s ok and it should not affect the performance

  However, sooner or later each battery would die it s only a matter of time, you know

• Satellite A500-1f5 - FN key does not work with Win 7 64 bit

  Hello

  The FN key does not work

  I have the installer: added value package + Flash Cards Support utility

  Laptop model: Satellite A500-1f5

  WIN 7 64 bit

  Thank you

  Hello

  Try restarting Flash cards.
  Start > all programs > Toshiba > utilities > restart Flash cards.
  After doing this press FN button several times.

  or remove the vap utility and support of flashcard and download:

  http://EU.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com/innovation/download_drivers_bios.jsp

  Then install the utiliy and flashcard Vap, support.

• Satellite A500 Toshiba product recovery using error

  I recently ordered a Toshiba product recovery for my Toshiba Satellite A500, which runs on windows 7. When you use the product recovery DVDs fine, but towards the end I get an error message. And now I can not even boot my pc, he repeats to me "BOOT MGR IS MISSING".

  Thank you

  Which is really strange. And the same thing happen when you use the recovery DVDs over and over again?
  Always the same problem?