Satellite L40 - 12K - BIOS update failure

Similar Questions

• Satellite L40 - 13G: Bios update is not on Vista SP1

  I have a Satellite L40 13 G and the latest Bios update refuse to update.

  I'm trying to update my BIOS because the laptop freezes randomly in time and I have problems of "graphic design" where the lag games where there is no form of explosion such as gunshots or a bomb.

  There are no instructions, not in the exe and certainly not on the screen. If I didn't know how Flash a BIOS I would certainly not choose the .bin BIOS file in the directory between all DLL files.

  Thank you
  Yahweh.

  Hello Jako

  Can you please tell me what your problem is now? What questions are you writing about?
  If I understand you well you have correctly updated the BIOS. Am I right about that?

  And what now? What do you mean?

• Satellite L40 - 14Y Bios Update with HARD drive empty

  I need to update the Bios of my Satellite L40 - 14Y / PSL48E-01F01UGR of Version 1.60 to 5.50 (for Windows XP). The HARD drive is _ * authorized/empty * _.

  My problem: the 'solution' as given

  [Http://eu.computers.toshiba-europe.com/innovation/faq.jsp?z=234&service=EU&from=faq_selection&CFID=B IOS & FID = TRO0000000b07]

  is unreasonable/erraneous. The instructions provided in this site for the "traditional update: BIOS is updated using a floppy ' lead 'procedure 7" for a Satellite L40.

  7 procedure is however simply: copy the 5 files, such as listed in the respective "bios - 20080617131457.zip" zip file on the disk ("+ extracted the zip file containing the upgrade of the BIOS to a formatted floppy + '). This disk is - of course - _ * bootable * _ and its usage with the error message "NTLDR" not found as shall be provided.

  We know a solution to this problen other than the installation of an operating system for the current object of updating the Bios from an operating system?

  Additional note: the attempt to install the 5.50 Bios by running winflash.exe (which is the single executable in "bios - 20080617131457.zip") failed because it "does not in DOS mode. But he could start with a few other disk started micro operating system, such as, for example, Caldera back. We know something about that? The statement: "run the *.exe extracted to the temporary folder. .... . A BIOS update diskette will be generated"as given for other than blackness L40 laptops means that a * _bootable_ disk is"generated ". Other laptops with the same Bios 5.50 as the L40?

  Post edited by: jetztkommich

  Post edited by: jetztkommich

  Post edited by: jetztkommich

  Hi jetztkommich,

  Don t do so complicated: anything that can be downloaded from the Toshiba site, you will find. If there is that only a basic Windows Update the BIOS, you can run the update of the BIOS under Windows. I think that s easy to understand.

  As Al - Ex worte, you can try the update on a Windows disc packed with bart PE.
  Check this box!

• Satellite L40 PSL48E - BIOS update fails on VISTA 32 bit SP1

  The 2.0 with latest downloads BIOS update failed.

  After adjustment of the rights of the user and Disabling UAC is remaining the following command line error:

  C:\TEMP\BIOS>winflash.exe P20B200. BIN
  Cannot copy the BIOS image. (File name error?)
  C:\TEMP\BIOS >

  No idea how solved it, file name is correct?

  You unzip the package to update the BIOS first?
  It is very important that the BIOS package will be unpacked first.

  Then, you can update the BIOS the winflash.exe execution.

• Satellite A110 - 180 PSABOE - Bios update failure

  Hello.

  I've updated the bios with an update from the center of toshiba, but the process is unresponsive and I had to restart the computer. The result is the laptop does not start because I think I lost the bios of programming. I test this http://laptopforums.toshiba.com/t5/General-Technology/Satellite-A215-S4747-Bios-update-failure/m-p method but the laptop will beep 3 times every 2 seconds without stopping and with black screen only. The CD-ROM unit tries to start but that's all.

  If anyone knows a separate solution that replace the motherboard, please tell me to probe it.

  Thanks for your help.

  > I've updated the bios with an update from the center of toshiba, but the process is unresponsive and I had to restart the computer. The result is the laptop doesn't start

  To me, it looks like the BIOS update procedure has no
  I'm afraid you have no other alternative besides contacting an ASP using m.

  It seems that the ROM module is not flashed on the correct order and the technician could try to relash Rom module with a BIOS version of crisis

  I would recommend contacting the local ASP in order to solve this problem

• Internet connection takes long to launch the Satellite L40 - 12K

  Hello

  Can someone tell me if I can speed up the opening of the internet connection on my laptop.

  I have a Satellite L40 - 12K, with 2 GB of memory, operating system vista Home premium.
  When you enter my user space after 30 seconds the system tray has not all symbols yet, but the drive slows down. At this point, I have the 2-screen symbol with a red cross. Then after 50 seconds, the hard drive shows some activity and then more certain symbols are placed in the system tray.
  Then after about 80 s finally Red Cross disappears.
  I don't know if this is a common problem with vista, or is there something I can do to speed this time.

  pls help me

  Hello

  the problem with Vista is that many things are 'wobbly' which causes the system to do things slower then you're accustomed to XP or other systems.
  The best would be to update ALL your drivers and install each update of Windows available. You can also speed up until your departure by removing unnecessary Autostart entries.
  I recommend reading this extremetech article that describes how to speed up Vista system startup:

  http://www.ExtremeTech.com/Article2/0, 1697,2151341,00.asp

  Maybe it s useful for you ;)

  Welcome them

• Bluetooth on Satellite L40 - 12K

  Hello

  I wonder if my Satellite L40 - 12K has a Bluetooth connection. I can't find myself.
  Are there ways to do?
  And if it is not on my knees, y at - he of the possibillties to get it?
  Thanks in advance.

  JLB

  Hello

  What do you mean if it has a bluetooth connection? Ask yourself if your laptop is equipped with a bluetooth device or cannot establish a connection?

• Satellite L40 - 12K - larger capacity of HDD

  What is the capacity of a hard disk, which is supported by the Toshiba Satellite L40 - 12K? Now I have a 120 GB MK1237GSX TOSHIBA, but I want to change it because it's probably has a problem.

  Hello

  According to the specifications of your laptop supports hard disks up to 200 GB. I believe that a 200 GB HARD drive isn't bad and it will be sufficient for you.
  Do you agree with me?

• Satellite L40 - failed to update BIOS

  Hello!

  I have Win XP on my Satellite L40 - 14F and I download BIOS update and... * nothing *.
  Only invites to the splash screen for a second and nothing more.
  Please help me!

  Hello

  What to say. It seems that something was wrong during your BIOS update procedure.
  Have you chosen the right BIOS and did you use the correct procedure to update the BIOS?

  The point is that the BIOS package that was downloaded from the Toshiba page must be unzipped first. It is very important that you would have to decompress it correctly.

  In any case, always is the module Rom BIOS has been flashed properly and so the laptop will not start.
  Unfortunately, the ASP is your last resort.
  Ask the guys and should ask for further handling.

  Good luck

• Satellite P200D-137 - suspected of BIOS update failure

  Hello

  My friend asked me to watch his old Satellite P200D of 2 days. He decides to perform the recommended Toshiba updates, after leaving the machine (plugged) and return after about an hour, he was off.

  Now switch on the machine causes a black screen with just the hard drive, fans and dvd burner, turning the power on. This being the case, I feel, it was a BIOS update he did this failed. Is it possible to recover from this at all?

  Thank you

  You know with certainty that it was done. If the BIOS update is screwed up, it can be problematic, and I'm afraid there is nothing you can do alone and without service.

• Satellite Pro M30 Bios Update

  Hello

  I have a satellite pro m30 and I would like to make a bios update. Utility hardware Toshiba says that my bios version is 1.4. The existing updates see 1.2, 1.6, but it says nothing about 1.4.

  Should I take 1.6?

  Any help?

  Thank you

  Hello

  It might be possible that the BIOS version 1.4 is the version of BIOS default manufacturer for this model.

  In my opinion you should take the 1.6 version because it is the most recent and it may be necessary!

  Here is the link: http://eu.computers.toshiba-europe.com
  go to Support & Download - Download BIOS - choose your M30 SP and click for the Description of BIOS for more information!

  Bye Bob

• TR/agent.1220467 detected as I ran that Satellite A100 PSAA2E BIOS update file

  I was about to update my BIOS Toshiba laptop Satellite A100 PSAA2E on-site official (I downloaded the update file and unpacked to run it):
  http://EU.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com/innovation/download_b * ios.jsp? service = EU
  When my antivirus (Avira Antivir Personal) has detected a TR/agent.1220467

  Of course, I stopped everything, asked to remove, Avira have another full scan, it was deleted again and restarted my PC.

  I am always very careful with what I download, but as I trusted blindly the official site of Toshiba as being safe, I don't run a virus scan on the file update and stupidly flat it once it has been downloaded.
  HOW CAN TOSHIBA HAVE INFECTED FILES TO UPDATE HIS SITE? This is really unacceptable.

  And now how I will:
  1. ensure that this virus is gone for good?
  2. switch to update my BIOS knowing that it is not safe to do?

  Please help me!
  .. .and make sure that this file to update the BIOS is not infecting hundreds of other users!

  Hello

  Don t worry buddy there is no virus
  The BIOS file is safe and I guess that your virus scan recognized the file as a virus because of the similar application procedures

  First of all you should not update your BIOS if your laptop works well!

  Second, you must disable all 3 rd party applications like virus, firewall, malware, software software of scans, while the BIOS update!
  These tools can affect or interrupt the process of updating the BIOS and the laptop cannot!

  You know that the update of the BIOS is a sensitive technique and if something goes wrong during the update, then you will not be able to power the device!

• Satellite A350 - 22Q - BIOS update crashed

  I have a big problem because of Toshiba update official Bios for the A350 models.

  After downloading & unpacking of the Bios Update WinPhlash just started upgrading the Bios without PROMPTING. This is NOT acceptable! After 10 seconds or if the laptop froze just straight up. Stayed that way for 3 minutes or more. The only way to turn it off was by removing the power cord & battery. Cranking up again gave me nothing but black screen.

  I tried various recovery options, for the most part Phoenix crisis disk Build. But unfortunately no luck.

  Calling customer service of Toshiba (Netherlands) is not really useful at all. Tell me a bios update is not a smart thing to do. My answer-> then why you put it on your website and an update of the BIOS is sometimes necessary for the upgrade of the machine. After that the guys asked me to send the laptop to a notoriously bad service center (for laptops) DYNAFIX. Of course I wouldn't do this if I don't want my laptop is still more damaged.

  Now I probably have to replace the BIOS chip. It will cost me my own tithe that my laptop is no longer guaranteed.

  I'm very angry at Toshiba to put such a method of updating the dangerous bios on their website. I am an advanced user and rarely have questions, that I can't fix on my own. BIOS updates must be made in the DOS environment, not with WinPhlash Windows.

  If Toshiba or anyone who believes that it was my mistake, by all means try it yourself. Also google the problem, you will see tons of users of Toshiba laptops posted on the forums with this problem of WinPhlash.

  Please Toshiba, remove or change the bios update and find a solution for the customer to chip away at. I'll be happy to hear from you with a solution.

  Hey Buddy,

  I'm sorry to hear that, but I must say this can happen from time to time. Nobody is perfect, also no perfect software. But may I ask why you updated the BIOS?

  Of course, in some cases, it might be necessary, but to be honest, if everything worked correctly in the past and you didn t have any problem I n t see a reason to make such update. Your laptop will not work faster with the new version of the BIOS, it s a little bug fixing but that doesn t mean that each update of the BIOS needs to be done because nobody uses really all the functions of the laptop.
  As is the saying: never touch a running system! ;)

  If you make an update of the BIOS, check the following things before:
  -Disable the antivirus and firewall
  -Close all running programs
  -Make sure that you are logged on as an administrator
  -Unzip all files from zip archive

  I made such a function BIOS update Windows 5 times now and everything worked and no problems at all. Update was made in a few minutes and laptop restarted correctly. After updating the BIOS that I loaded the default settings to ensure that the new BIOS settings are correct.

  In any case, now it s too late and your only option is to reflash the ROM module as MannerhagenVPO has already written. This can be done a service allowed because they have special tools for this case and specially designed for this model of laptop. With these tools, they can recover the BIOS and bring your laptop to life.

  Then get in touch with the guy and ask for help. They can help you get rid of this problem.
  Moreover, I don't see a reason why Toshiba should remove this BIOS update. All updates will be pre-tested if they work or not. Also from my own experience, I can say that the updates are always ok and don t causing problems.

  I think that you you will find similar discussions on failure update BIOS when using Google, but who cares? Can you tell us that these users quite correct (closed antivirus, firewall, etc.). I doubt that
  The next point is that you will also find these Google results if you search for other models from other manufacturers of portable computers. This isn't a matter of Toshiba, it s in general risk of update of the BIOS and no one can give you a guarantee that this update will be correctly. :)

  Good day!

• Satellite C855 - 12K - BIOS password incorrect supervisor

  Hello

  I own a Toshiba Satellite C855 - 12K and there is a problem with the BIOS supervisor password. Once I put the password, I was unable to access BIOS because it says that the password is incorrect.
  I am positively sure that the password im putting in is that I put in the BIOS before because I have used the same password to lock my HDD to 100%.

  Somewhere online I read that this BIOS version has a bug that makes it unable to remember the password.
  Is there any solution to this or I have to send my laptop for Toshiba?
  Operating system is windows 7 Professional-

  Unfortunately there is no magic solution. I can't comment on speculation on bug BIOS but if there is a problem with the service provider Toshiba BIOS must be informed about this.

  I recommend you contact the nearest Toshiba authorized service provider and ask for help. They can remove your password.

  This password protection is very serious characteristic safety and public forum is not the best place to write about the ways how it can be removed.

• Satellite P20-801 BIOS update

  Hi all

  I have a question about updating the bios on my Satellite. I got it off ebay a few months back, reinstalled the OS and now try to update the drivers, bios, firmware dvd - rom etc.

  I tried to download the update of the bios for my laptop (PSP26E-02V79EN) and according to the toshiba site, the latest available bios is version 1.10. It is very strange, as the bios I have installed is version 1.4. It's what the real Phoenix bios and the Toshiba Diagnostic tool says. How can this be?

  Also, does anyone know if it is possible to reflash the bios with the original bios Toshiba, rather than the one Phoenix? If so, could you please tell me how?

  Thank you very much

  Hello

  I have P20 over two years, and I've never updated the BIOS so far. The device works without problem. It is not necessary to install the new BIOS just if you find that some update is available.

  You are right about the BIOS on P20. This is Phoenix one. As far as I know, it can not be exchanged with Toshiba one. If you want more information about this, contact the customer Service of your country partner.

  Please check the last BIOS update on http://www.toshiba-tro.de/subpage/bios.html