Satellite A660 - diagnosis of HD spin-up/down control

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• Satellite A660 BIOS - crash down

  I have a problem with my Satellite A660 new... (I bought it in September 2010). The problem is the BIOS has failed to start, the monitor is still black and memory not working anymore... If I turn off and restart to turned on again and then after several times the BIOS starts and Windows7. But suddenly the system breaks down and when I try to restart the original problem reappears...

  If anyone has had the same problem before please answer me what should I do now... I really appreciate it. Anyone know if it is a hardware problem or a software problem...

  Thanks, Bye

  Hello Ardo

  My advice to you is to contact Toshiba service as soon as possible. You bought the new product with a warranty and it should work. Describes problems sounds quite serious and you should not waste your time waiting for tips.

  Be honest, what can you do about it? Not much. You can try to reinstall OS, play with block power (start without battery, test with AC adapter only) remove the memory and check this yet, but in general, I put t think this will help.

  Contact the service and let them check your laptop.
  Do you know how to find the service provider authorized in your country?

• Satellite A660 - display seems to come out of the 'calibration '.

  I often hibernate instead of shut down or restart, even if I go to and from an administrator account to update Windows 7, Firefox and antimalware. I find that the screen tends to get all washed out, as if someone bent to the high brightness and reduces the contrast. It is not quite the same thing as the real Visual problem resembles a panel painted which is being altered, as white dither. It disappears after a reboot.

  Y at - it something of graphics can I reset manually rather than through a full reboot?

  It is not easy to say what the problem is here. The same happens when you use the sleep mode?
  Using original pre-installed BONES that you got with your laptop or maybe clean version of the OS?
  The original Toshiba display driver you are using.

  Satellite A660 is not the laptop more recent, so it will be interesting to know since when did you notice this behavior.

• Satellite A660-18 - screen too bright if the update to the BIOS?

  Hi guys, I need your help with this laptop because it gives me a lot of problems.

  I changed the screen of this Satellite A660-18 because one had been installed has been damaged. I installed and works fine but I have problems with the brightness. When I click - on brightness, it goes back and when I click on + it breaks down. It is much too bright and want to do something about it.

  Bios help to solve this problem and how Flash the BIOS on these laptops? I flashed the BIOS on desktop pc but on that I don't see any way to do it. Is it possible to fix the screen without changing the BIOS? Some have said that I have to Flash the BIOS as new screens do not work 100% with old BIOS.

  Help, please

  Thank you

  Hi sky blue,

  You have an original spare part of Toshiba (display) or is it a 3rd party screen? It is important to use the Toshiba spare parts only because they are tested and designed for your Toshiba laptop. If you use 3rd party parts, they may not work.

  The version of the BIOS has nothing to with the brightness of the display and the brightness of the display can be changed with the key FN + F6/F7 combination, but not in the BIOS.

• Satellite A660 - USB 2.0 ports are inadmissible

  My laptop series Satellite A660 is a month old and worked fine so far. However, I turned on the machine and all the three Ports USB 2.0 are inadmissible. I Shut Down and restarted the computer - no change.

  (Windows 7-16 Bit OS) Control Panel - manage devices - it is said that all USB Ports 2.0 are recognized and working. In fact, NO device in one of the three (3) USB2.0 Ports are actually be recognized or working at all - there is no answer. Interestingly, the port eSATA/USB combo of 1 one works and responds correctly.

  Can anyone help?

  Should I just send it was pushing the shop? Yes, it's still under warranty.

  Hey,.

  > Should I just send it was pushing the shop?
  No, I think that it s just a USB driver problem.

  In your case I would reinstall the chipset of the official website of Toshiba driver. Also, you have the latest version, try to reinstall it because it contains the USB drivers and maybe it's something wrong with her s.

  After installation of the chipset driver test it again. If it doesn t work to remove all the USB ports on the Device Manager and restart your laptop. The USB ports will be reinstalled automatically.

  What version of BIOS you have installed?

• Satellite A660-18 - WLan cannot be enabled - SOLUTION

  Awhile back I posted this message on my wireless LAN switching solution.

  I finally solved this annoying problem, my laptop is a Satellite A660-18

  Out of the box it just wouldn't connect to the wireless network. With the combination of keys Fn + F8 of the report: "Wireless communitcation is disabled, please enable the wireless communication switch.

  Of course there is no such switch, just the FN + F8 key combination. After having tried various forums and technical support, I solved the problem myself.

  * The solution is: *.

  Go to the folder on your c drive "program files\Toshiba\TBS. Then scroll down the list of program files and double-click the file named TBSWireless.exe and hey presto, wireless communication goes on (Amber Light lights on the lower right front of the computer). Now the combination of FN + F8 key it will turn on and.

  Bye to all

  But I just realized I forgot to mention, you just do this once after the FnF8 press key on functions correctly.

  I had to redo the procedure recently when I've updated my Bios system, the wireless Lan would pass on once again, regardless of how many times I pressed FnF8. But the routine above it sorted once more.

  So now, rather than to go through the routine of the entire folder/file, I just click right on the file of TBS and then selected send to the taskbar, so now if the problem persists, I just click the TBS icon in my taskbar.

  hope this helps,
  End

  Seems that you take on this thread:
  http://forums.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com/forums/message.jspa?MessageID=238967

  Thanks for the update!

  Welcome them

• Satellite A660 - cooling fan is too slow

  Hello

  I own TOSHIBA Satellite A660 - 10 X
  the problem is that fan will slow (when the laptop starts its goes much faster that slowing it down). Problem is that the laptop is overheating and that it stops without any warning. I'm working on it and must be reliable.

  I tried the power management but there are only "optimized batery' or 'up', but at least it won't max for sure.

  Is it possible to check the speed of the fan? I tried several aplications to see fan speed but they do not work.

  And I never found fan in BIOS.

  You use applications that require a lot of graphics performance?
  S your laptop sitting on the desk when you work with it.

  Do not forget that all the vents, especially downstairs are not blocked somehow.

• Re: Satellite A660 - media buttons do not work

  First of all I apologize if my language is not good, because I'm Spanish.

  I have a * Toshiba Satellite A660-13D * and this model has a button touch media at the top, next to the keyboard. Here is a picture with the buttons marked in red: [http://forums.toshiba.com/tshb/attachments/tshb/brd_input/10621/1/Toshiba-Satellite-A660-Multimedia-Notebook.jpg]
  Two days ago the buttons works well. There are a few buttons, one for an ecological mode, one to turn wireless on or off, one for play/pause Media Player, etc.. These buttons work only those who turn up and down volume. The button that activates / deactivates the Mouse-touchpad does not work too.

  I'm looking for solutions, and one of them suggests the BIOS update. I tried to update my BIOS with the downloadable files of the Toshiba website for my model of PC, but when I run the executable, it always crashes with this message: Winflash for UEFI has stopped working. I read on someone with the same problem as me and someone replied that he should try executing the BIOS via a .iso file burned into a CD-Rom and boot from it. But, where I could get this .iso file? If I enter on the Toshiba site in English and go to the download section, I can't find my model Satellite, so I can not get the appropriate files. Is my Toshiba Satellite A660 13d, and I find only A660-ST2GX1, A660-BT2G22, A660-BT3N25X and similar products.

  I would really appreciate if someone can help me with this. Thank you.

  You have mobile EMEA model then all the drivers, tools and utilities that you can download from http://eu.computers.toshiba-europe.com/innovation/download_drivers_bios.jsp

  Try please reinstall extra package from Toshiba.

• Satellite A660 doesn't go into hibernation

  My Satellite A660 machine not going into hibernation. The action button is there and the screen turns off but it goes no further. Sleep and shut down still work OK.

  I tried everything that I can see on the Windows website nothing helped.

  If anyone can help would be appreciated.
  The f

  Hi Jeff

  What model of laptop and operating system are you using?
  Since when you noticed this problem?

  You have installed applications that can be troublemakers?

• Satellite A660-047 - lack of WAN Miniport drivers

  I have a Toshiba Satellite A660-047 PSAW3C-047017 running Windows 7 Professional 64 - bit.

  I just downloaded Norton Ghost 15 ISO, created the installation CD, installed Ghost and ran the validation pilot of the installation CD. I received the following message:

  > Following devices have no drivers in the Symantec Recovery Disk.
  >
  > WAN Miniport (IKEv2)
  >
  > Detailed information on these devices are given below
  >
  > Description: WAN Miniport (IKEv2)
  > Class: Net
  > Class Guid: {4d36e972-e325-11ce-bfc1-08002be10318}
  > Material Id: ms_agilevpnminiport
  > Material Id: MS_AgileVpnMiniport

  It seems a little research on Google, it's more than a level higher than a real hardware device interface. I don't really know what it's for, or what is the probability I will miss it in the case of a recovery. Should I spend time worry right now?

  The thread said http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-hardware/wan-miniport-sstp-driver-problem/f83493ae-8127-47dd-a7b7-7e5b3460b6a6 should not 'more often' but I was wondering if exceptions could be encountered during recovery (when I want to use WiFi to browse and restore my system to the State non - factory, as well as to make diagnoses on a HARD drive may be bad).

  Hello

  AFAIK Miniport WAN is a part of the Ethernet controller and you will need to install the LAN / Wlan driver.
  You should go to control panel-> network-> Lan-> properties control.
  Here, you should check if all protocols are installed.

  But as you have already said: it of not really a necessary point

• Re: Satellite A660 turns off

  Hello

  In June last year, I bought a Toshiba Satellite A660, when I took out of the House and the box, he doesn't work, turn on, and then he clicks.

  I got the next day traded with another sealed unit. While in the store of the computer, I demand to see work before I take it home. Open the box starts, it worked. Last month he began to go off while in the workplace, I linked to an overheating (it heats up a lot on day 1) I bought a laptop cooler, run on USB with 200 mm cooling fan. No difference, it is capricious, some days work all day another time just clicks off and I want to never start.

  Today I'm not if happy because I can not start my work is always on it. What is my solution?

  I am a computer professional and is my diagnosis for this laptop: it runs too hot and the breakdowns are inevitable in the first six to 12 months, depends on its daily use (hours / day).

  In my opinion:

  (A) I don't want to fix it (it is still under warranty) I need a replacement because it is a manufacturing defect.

  (B) If this model has design problems especially overheating then it should be exchanged with a reliable model equivalent.

  see you soon,

  Vania Lolham

  Hi mate

  (A) I don't want to fix it (it is still under warranty) I need a replacement because it is a manufacturing defect.

  I think you need to check with your dealer to laptop.
  To my knowledge the certified partner Toshiba is able to repair and fix the laptop, but you will not get a refund of ASP.
  If the laptop is under warranty, your laptop will be corrected for free.

  (> B) If this model has design problems especially overheating then it should be replaced with equivalent reliable model.

  Don t think that there could be a problem of design one of my friends has a series, and it works properly.
  First of all, you should check if you BIOS update could improve the functionality of the laptop.
  You should also check if the dust and debris does not prevent cooling modules work correctly. In my case, my old laptop didn't work correctly because of the dust.
  I used to delete this jet of compressed air and it worked.

  Finally, I must say that it shouldn't be necessary to use additional cooling pads in order to cool the laptop. If portable s temperature is too high, then it must be something wrong. If above advice doesn't help, then I would say that the material could be affected and in this case, the technician must verify that

  Welcome them

• Cannot access drivers for Satellite A660 on Toshiba support website

  Hello

  I think I need to update the video drivers on my Toshiba laptop (it's a Satellite A660, but I don't think that's relevant).

  I tried to use the downloads on the Toshiba site page: http://www.mytoshiba.com.au/support/download. It gives me no answer, no list of products, nothing, if I try to use the drop-down lists or enter in my laptop of reference directly.
  And it does the same thing using another laptop too.

  I'm doing something wrong?
  Is there another way to make the product downloads?

  Thank you
  Simon.

  Hello

  What Satellite A660-xxx you have exactly?
  Drivers for all European Toshiba laptops models can be downloaded from the European pilot of Toshiba page:
  http://EU.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com-> supported Downloads &-> Download drivers

• Satellite A660 - keys no longer work

  Hey,.

  I had a satellite A660 a few months now and recently, some tactile buttons have stopped working, including utilities eco shortcut programmable, wireless, play/pause, lighting and paved touch power button.

  Which makes it very difficult to use the laptop that I can use is no longer the touch pad, as he will start. I can only use the laptop when I have a mouse connected.

  How can I reallocate these buttons to their roles?

  Thanks in advance.
  Seraj.

  PS. I tried to install the value-added package with no result.

  Hi mark,

  You should try to reinstall Toshiba Value added Package, and Flash Cards Support utility. These tools are necessary for the illuminated buttons and keys FN. Cool it down, that you can download on the official website of Toshiba:
  http://EU.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com > support & downloads > download drivers

  Install VAP in a first time, and then restart your computer and then install the Flash Cards Support utility. Reboot once more and everything should work again :)

• Satellite A660 DVD/CD drive does not detect disks

  Hello

  I have a Toshiba Satellite A660 with a CARPET * A BD - CMB UJ141ES DVD/CD-ROM. It is around the age of 18 months and recently I noticed that it does not recognize the CD/DVD. He made a few noises once inserted but then stops spinning and nothing happens or changes in my computer.

  Please note that there seems to be no apparent problem with the reader:
  -It is present in my computer
  -The device works correctly in Device Manager

  I already tried things:
  -Run Microsoft FixIt and troubleshooting of CD-ROM/DVD - both said that he could not recognize media
  -Remove the upper filter in the registry according to the many suggestions (this lower filters)
  -Update driver

  I don't know what else to do. Please help because it's frustrating for a relatively new laptop which is never left my office (don't expect much damaged parts).

  See you soon

  Hello

  Try to clean the lens of laser disks using a cotton ball and alcohol tip.
  Dilute with gentleness and precaution
  I know that in many cases, this simple workaround solution helped.

• Satellite A660-07U freezes when Streaming video

  I bought a Toshiba satellite A660 07U 2 months ago.
  Since the beginning, when I try to watch any video streaming of Facebook, Youtube, etc, my system crashes completely and don't stop making the zzzzz... noise and I have to manually shut down the laptop by pressing the power button.

  This happens very often now. I contacted toshiba support and the response was to change my microphone amplifier, configure Volume settings... : smileysurprised:.

  Does anyone have advice for this problem?

  Hello

  This only happens for internet streaming videos or have you noticed that also play videos stored on the HARD drive?
  Could it be linked to the internet connection is slow?

  If this isn't the case, then I would check the processes running in the background. Some processes may insist on the CPU, and this might be the reason of this gel.

  Just an another idea;
  Have you checked a few other graphics drivers? Update the driver and test again.
  I recommend also using actors.

  Good luck