Satellite Pro P200: Cannot play Age of Empires, because DirectDraw

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• Satellite Pro P200: Cannot install Server 2003 - parity memory error

  I have a Satellite Pro P200 and to the work required to install Windows 2003 server on it, but all I get is an error message:

  -Hardware malfunction

  Call your provider of support material

  NMI: Parity check / memory parity error

  -The system is shut down

  I checked the memory and everything seems OK. Vista runs very well on it, and all memory is recognized. I tried different flavors of Server 2003, although all I need is standard edition. Anyone who has met this problem, or someone has any suspicion as to how I can get it operational.

  So, how tested the RAM? With Memtest? Or Prime95?

  I read in many forums that people work servers (no laptop...) SERVERS) that correctly work 1 year with ECC memory, then windows 2003 server gives the same error message you have.

  I mean if Vista works flawlessly and you checked as you say the RAM while there could be a mismatch which must not be for lack of toshibas.
  Maybe you should try a linux ubuntu server edition, which works great on almost * ALL * systems, even on systems with faulty CPU/memory (Ok, ok, not 100%, but it works, I got this case :))

  So, maybe you can try to exchange the RAM, but if you're still the same error then ask microsoft or try another P200, if they are available.

  Sorry dude, but I Don t have a lot of ideas in your situation :/

  Welcome them

• Satellite Pro A300D - cannot play movies on a Toshiba DVD player

  Hi guys,.

  When I play movies in Toshiba DVD player I get the following error message: "unable to output the video to an external device. Please check the external output setting after the end of the application. TEMPRO, I installed and tried to install all updates - some of them were for different hardware so wouldn't install.

  I get a similar problem in Windows Media Player "Windows Media Player cannot play this DVD because there is a problem with the digital copy between your DVD player and the video card protection decoder. Try to install a driver available for your video card. VLC player works fine. The drive otherwise normally functioning.

  It's the same problem, as described in this thread: http://forums.computers.toshiba-europe.com/forums/thread.jspa?messageID=201029&tstart=0, but all the answers are a similar problem with HD DVD on a different model (P200).

  Anyone know how I can fix this problem? I'm not sure I can be bothered to go back and reinstall Vista etc...

  Thank you
  Alex

  Hey Buddy,

  According to the Toshiba DVD Player error message: are you trying to watch DVDs on an external monitor or TV?
  In your case, I will try to reinstall the DVD playback software. This means delete the current version and then restart your computer. Then download and install the latest software from Toshiba DVD player.

  But to be honest: it's that everything works with VLC media player as it s very big and small media player that can play all audio and video files. Isn t it? ;)

• Unable to play HD DVDs on a Satellite Pro P200

  Until recently, I was the proud owner of a satellite Pro P200, but my DVD - ROM drive is not reading disks hd more. I checked the drivers and harware, it plays all other formats very well.

  The drive is a Toshiba DVGW/HD TS-L802A ATA.
  I read some posts where it says iTunes disables some reg keys?

  Someone at - it ideas?
  Thank you very much.

  > I read some posts where it says iTunes disables some reg keys?
  It's don't know not for me but I know a firmware update is available on the Toshiba driver page.
  This Firmware update corrects the errors with some media.
  It s for a DVD HD TS-L802A drive.

  Maybe you could try updating the firmware and check if that helps.

  Best regards

• Problems after updating the BIOS on Satellite Pro P200

  I recently buy a Satellite Pro P200 running Windows Vista Business. Yesterday, I updated the BIOS to the version 1.50 supplied with the machine to 1.80 available on the Toshiba site. I double checked that I was using BIOS correct update for the Pro P200 Satellitel running Vista.

  After updating the BIOS, I have now two problems:

  1. whenever I start and join the office, I get an error message "record of Vista has stopped working". This problem has been identified as toshibavistaregistration.exe here: [link: http://forums.computers.toshiba-europe.com/forums/thread.jspa?messageID=99805]

  2 Control Panel > system now shows the processor and the memory (RAM) as "not available". Execution of the diagnostic PC Toshoba tool and looking at basic information show also no information on the memory (RAM) Although the processor information here. There may be pieces others missing too under the eyes of list shorter than before the update of the BIOS.

  Basically, I want to get everything working again as it should, but cannot find any information on these issues.

  After further review, it appears that the update of the BIOS is not the cause of the problems.

  Immediately after updating the BIOS, I had a major system crash. It turns out that this is what has caused problems.

  After a system restore to a point before the update of the BIOS and the major system crash, now everything is working again with BIOS version 1.8 in place.

• Satellite Pro P200-HD: how to use it with Win XP

  Recently, I received the new Satellite Pro P200 HD of Getech. I asked Getech to change the XP operating system because my University will not support Vista. I was told that some features are lost with XP, such as the hot key utility and I agreed to go ahead.

  However, I was not informed that the sound is scratchy and the video will behave as if I play a scratched CD.
  It is true with windows sounds as well. I was not able to enjoy the music or video. I have all the drivers updated and the new Bios XP released recently has been updated.

  Please does anyone know someone using this model with XP as an operating system with the sound and video works properly?
  This would mean that I was sold a laptop with a defective sound equipment and should get a replacement because I had this problem from day one.

  Thanks for the help in advance.
  Calvin

  * @ Vivien *.

  How about this:
  http://EU.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com-> support download &-> download drivers

  There, you might choose the satellite Pro P200 to download XP drivers

• Satellite Pro P200 - 1KE Vista loses contact with the second internal HARD drive

  Vista Business SP2. I have a Satellite Pro P200-1KE, with two 160 GB drives: a Hitachi configured as C: (operating system, programs, etc.) and E: (data, other programs). The second is a Toshiba MK1637GSX. This little about it and nothing of any importance and is normally configured as d. Unfortunately this hard drive has now become invisible to Vista, although it is still recognized by BIOS and Device Manager. In managing computer does not appear in the list in the upper pane, it comes without a letter from reader below. I have tried everything I know to get recognized, including the following:
  (In no particular order):

  * Remove computer - managed, reset as a single Volume: it always fails
  * Reformat to NTFS using Linux GParted or utility disk Linux (via a USB stick with Linux ice Peppermint on that nerd), sometimes combined with the restoration of the system - it works, but only for a single session. She always disappears again when you restart
  * Remove the driver from Device Manager and pointing plug-and-play with Windows System 32 and Windows Update - which seems to return the driver - but does not recognized disk, unfortunately
  * Meanwhile, throughout all this, Vista insists on finding a driver for "unknown device" that she sometimes found and (allegedly) installs and sometimes find one fails to install.

  Bah!

  Anyone know anything else I can try - preferably without having to reinstall the entire operating system, or run the risk of using Toshiba Hardware Setup that does not seem to come with all the instructions and enigmatic, who wonder if I want to delete stuff 'selected', without showing me what kind of things I am alleged to have selected for removal!

  Best
  David

  If this second HDD is not so important to try to start the original installation disk Microsoft (Vista or Win7) to see if the second HDD will be recognized for the installation procedure.
  You can also try to install Win7 on this second HDD to see if the installation is correctly finalized. Later, you can check if you can start the second HARD drive preinstalled OS.

  Test just to see if this problem is related to Vista only.

• Re: How can I add a second internal hard drive to a Satellite Pro P200?

  I have a Satellite Pro P200 with a single internal hard drive. There is a second Bay in the computer of another internal hard drive, but I couldn't find any information about it. There is enough space for a 2.5 "SATA but I do not see a connector.

  I contacted Toshiba Dutch customer service who said that it was official policy not to provide any information on a second internal drive. They also said that they would not provide parts to make it possible.

  Can anyone provide more information?

  Hello!

  I think that if there is no connector you cannot add a second HDD.
  It of Nice to have a second Bay, but it's nothing without a connector.

  Good bye

• Satellite Pro P200-15W: drivers ATI Mobility HD2600 & game bugs

  Hello
  first of all, please, I beg you, forgive my English, I use a translator

  message from Ati:

  + "" Please contact AMD customer care for ATI products service! +

  + The only version that you can use your card is one that is available to the manufacturers of your laptop's Web site. Unfortunately, with 2 cards Radeon to the k series, laptop manufacturers has decided to be the only provider of pilots. We cannot offer you a software. » » +

  It is a big problem, because the gaps are excluded in for example some games.
  I have problems with Bioshock (and others), the drivers recent ATI solve and improve a lot of things, but they do not exist for the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 2600.

  I have Windows vista Business, in a new Satellite Pro P200-15W, is a very good laptop, but unfortunately without the updated drivers with the last improves the manufacturer Ati will have lost performance and bugs without resolving (I think)

  Is no way to solve this?
  Thank you
  Pablo

  > Here is the technical service of Toshiba?
  It seems that it is only a user forum. Here no Toshiba technician!

  > How is it possible that do not allow to use the latest drivers from ATI?

  Because graphics cards for laptops are not the same thing as s GPU for laptops!
  Toshiba graphics card drivers are a bit changed. The drivers support a thermal protection to prevent GPU notebooks against damage.

  The graphics in the books don t support an own huge cooling modules as the GPU workstations.
  Therefore, the graphics driver must control the growth of the temperature. If the temperature increases to a critical level, the GPU driver decreases the performance of the graphics card to lower the temperature.

  The original ATI don't support such characteristic graphic drivers!

  But there should be a possibility to use the ATI drivers.
  You must download the ATI driver package and install the driver from the Device Manager.
  There, choose Install from a list or a specific location-> don't search. I will choose the driver to install.
  Then simply select the INF file that was downloaded with the package.

  But note; These drivers can be used only at your own risk!

• Satellite Pro P200-150 - where to find drivers for Win 7

  I have a PC Satellite Pro P200-150 with Vista Business bought in 10/2007.
  I want to change the hard drive 250 GB, I want to take this opportunity to pass on Windows 7 Home Premium Version.
  I'll buy a load of DVD.

  My question is: How can I get the drivers, but especially utilities Toshiba?
  On sites that I've explored I find driver downloads but no public services.

  Thank you for your response.

  Hello

  Check the Satellite Pro P200 driver download area.
  You will find all the drivers Win 7.

  Note: the P200 is a little older series you must choose in the Archive of the Type of product to get the drivers

• 2nd hard drive in Satellite Pro P200

  Hello world

  I have a Satellite Pro P200.
  Anyone know where I can get an advance and a shopping cart to install a 2nd hard drive?

  As far as I know your laptop can be improved with the second HARD disk if the SATA connector is available.
  When you remove the HARD drive to the second HDD can you see it or not?

  I have the Satellite P200D with place for second HARD drive, but there is no connector HDD SATA upgrade is not possible.

• Satellite Pro P200 - 17 c: Win XP won't load - installation of the SATA driver

  Hello

  I have a satellite pro p200 - 17 c I've had good years, allways worked without any problem.

  Last week when I booted the laptop, windows won't load and I find myself safe mode selection screen. No options whatsoever me to windows loading, I tried F8 and still nothing.

  I tried the restore cd that reimagee the drive but I get the same thing, I tried a new hard drive, once again the same.

  But if I try to load windows from an OEM to install that software does not because it is a sata drive and there is no floppy drive. I have an external floppy drive I use, but it is not known now.

  Any ideas or suggestions?

  Hello

  Go to BIOS and set it to default settings.

  In this case the SATA mode must be on AHCI. In this case the SATA drivers are required to install the Windows operating system. But as much as I know that Windows 7 already contains the SATA drivers if usually you don t had to add SATA drivers while OS installation the installation program.

  However, here is a nice HowTo document that helps you add SATA drivers for Win XP installation disc.

  + How to integrate a SATA AHCI driver into a Windows XP Setup CD.
  http://APS2.toshiba-tro.de/KB0/TSB85017Z0000R01.htm

  + How to integrate the AHCI driver during the installation of Windows XP.
  http://APS2.toshiba-tro.de/KB0/HTD9401AN0000R01.htm

• SSD upgrade for Satellite Pro P200 (PSPB7A-01000J) - possible?

  Hello world

  I had a Satellite Pro P200 for 3 years and more. It came with Vista Business pre-installed, but I have successfully installed Windows 7 a few months ago.

  A few months ago, I replaced the C drive in my office with a Solid State Drive and now he sings - program start and loading of the system is much faster than before.

  Now I'm wondering if the SSD upgrade even could be done to my trusty P200 and if yes, what brand/model of SSD could be better. It should be 128 GB or 256 GB maybe.

  Anyone else been in this way? The results? Pitfalls?

  All responses appreciated.

  Thank you.

  Greg.

  Hello

  I think that it should be possible.
  You must use a SATA SSD drive since the laptop supports the SATA controller.
  To be honest, I never tried to upgrade the laptop with a SSD but SSD is not very different from the HARD drive and normally should not be a problem.
  In some cases, an update of the firmware of SSD may be necessary but usually these firmware updates should be available on the SSD drive manufacturer support page.

• Failure of the BIOS - Satellite Pro P200 - 16 c

  I installed Windows 7 64 bit on a laptop Satellite Pro P200 today. I then tried flashing the BIOS through windows with program Flash BIOS on Toshiba driver download page. I used the program flash for Vista because none is available for Windows 7. The program started and took a backup of my old version of BIOS and then Flash the BIOS. Then after a while an error occurred saying that this operating system was not supported.

  Alright. I restarted the computer and he was going to access the BIOS to see if the new version was done to install or not. But I can't access the BIOS now since the TI of suddenly password protected. I tried Google known standard Phoenix BIOS passwords, but they do not work. Now I've mistyped the password if often the computer won't let me even start without entering a correct password.

  How can I reset the BIOS? Should I open the laptop and remove the CMOS battery? Which will work?

  Help, please...

  Hello

  You used not compatible BIOS and it seems that module ROM BIOS was not flashed properly.
  Unfortunately, there is nothing to do but to contact the ASP of Toshiba in your country,
  Guys could remove the password and can reflash the BIOS using a traditional disk BIOS version and the crisis.

  > How can I reset the BIOS? Should I open the laptop and remove the CMOS battery? Which will work?
  No, remove the CMOS battery would not help because as far as I know that the CMOS battery is not removable on laptops just ASP can clear the BIOS password.

• Problems with multitasking on Satellite Pro P200

  I am the owner of a new Satellite Pro P200.
  I use this laptop to use software such as photoshop, indesign, etc.

  * Now I have problems with multitasking! *
  It is not possible to run 3 programs at the same time.
  That I have to restart my laptop again and again.

  Does anyone know what is the problem?
  Can someone help me with this problem?

  For two weeks I have P200D. I use it for work and use different applications at the same time. So far, everything is OK and I am very satisfied. Maybe you should try to optimize the operating system:
  -remove all software, you do not need
  -disable the startup of unnecessary software of automatic startup (MSCONFIG)
  -customize the appearance
  -information on the open performance and Control Panel tools and use tasks on the left side to improve the performance of computer s

  P200 is powerful enough and must be able to manage with a few applications running at the same time.