Satellite Pro U400 - 23 M - a good buy?

Similar Questions

• Satellite Pro U400 - audio quality is not good

  OK this problem has been plaging me for years. I have a Toshiba Satellite Pro U400 windows 8.1.

  The sound quality is terrible.
  I can remember it's bad in windows 7.

  Contextant driver is bad, and so is the generic driver windows 8.1.

  Help, please

  To be honest, I have no idea what you mean exactly by the quality is terrible.
  I've owned a notebook Satellite U400 happened and I have to say that the sound quality was quite good.

  Satellite U400 is a small portable 13.3 and the speakers have been adjusted to the dimensions of the laptop.
  The Conexant audio chip is part of the motherboard and you will not be able to replace it.

  If you want to use another sound card, you can try to use an external USB audio interface.
  I use this external sound solution for my home recording studio.

  The audio interface is connected to the USB port of the laptop s and the external speakers are initiated for the external audio interface.

  By the way: isn't Satellite U400 is the list of the supported 8.1 notebooks... Win so you won't find not all drivers Win 8.1 for this unit on the Toshiba driver website.

• Satellite Pro U400-130 - Conexant and 'Stereo Mix' in question

  Hello

  I have a Toshiba Satellite Pro U400-130 (downgraded from Vista to XP) with the Conexant High Definition SmartAudio 221 "audio card" installed.

  Although this seems to support HD audio, I can't find any option to use or activate the "Stereo Mix" option in the Windows console. I tried a few settings to registry and some different drivers, but so far, the option remained absent.

  I know this forum and other comments on the net that Conexant audio cards do not support the stereo mix, but I was wondering if someone could confirm that this is certainly the case for SmartAudio 221?

  Similarly, anyone know of another method to record the sound 'as heard' on the computer? So Far, the options appear to be a) buy an external sound card, or b) connect the plug headphone mini-jack on the mic with a cable jack.

  After using a p3500 old Portege of 8 quite happy with this function (actually pretty basic), it is very disappointing to find that this card cannot support it.

  See you soon,.
  Select this option.

  > I can't find any option to use or activate the "Stereo Mix" option in the Windows mixer
  > I know this forum and other reviews on the net that the Conexant sound cards may not support stereo > Mix, but I was wondering if anyone could confirm this is certainly the case for SmartAudio 221?

  I can confirm this because I have a laptop (NOT from Toshiba one) that was equipped with the Conexant audio chip and the other laptop (Toshiba Satellite a series has) that supports the Realtek audio chip.

  The machine with Realtek audio chip contains stereo mix and the other non-Toshiba unit that supports the audio chip Conexant does not support the stereo mix

  As far as I know the update of the driver won't help you because it looks like a hardware limitation of chip Conexant!

  However, thanks for the info about the Virtual Audio Cable tool.
  I think I'll try it next time

• Satellite Pro U400 - 150 - display has stopped working

  Hello guys,.

  yesterday I used to turn on my laptop (Satellite Pro U400 - 14) and it worked fine but after 1 minute my screen stopped working. I tried to restart the PC, and it worked OK again. But I turn on my laptop today and it didn t work at all. Everything is OK, PC works fine, everything is good, but only the display is black.

  I Don t know what happened with my laptop. :/

  Is there anyone who knows the answer to this problem?

  Thanks for all your answers.

  > Everything is OK, PC works fine, everything is good, but only the display is black.
  Of course, this isn't all right if nothing appears on the screen

  Connect an external monitor to check if you would be able to see something on the screen?
  Do this! Usually you should use the FN + F5 to alternate between the monitor internal and external.
  If this is not possible and nothing could be seen on the 2nd monitor, the graphics card problem can cause this.

• Satellite Pro U400 - BIOS update gone bad

  Hi all!

  I've updated the BIOS on my laptop and something was wrong, just not now a computer screen.

  I went to see the Web for Chris Bios recover.
  Have over 20 versions, but so far without success.

  My biggest problem is: I can't save on floppy disk 2 MB BIOS. All attempts to create a
  Flash or SD ended in failure.

  The laptop is: Satellite pro U400 PSU45E

  Please help me... the laptop reads the floppy in BIOS with little experience (the ones that come with Chris Bios 500Ko - 1000 KB) begins with a normal boot beep signals supposedly provided a definition blocks then baar times short beep and nothing to do...
  There must be something... BIOS BACK small size, emulator USB... BIOS to be torn down, so it is possible in charge from USB, SD...

  Every idea can be useful!

  Thank you very much

  Excuse my English

  f the subject isn't here, please redirect mderatora
  This is my 1 post here

  Hi mate

  Unfortunately if something was wrong during the update of the BIOS, then you won't be able to solve this problem without the help of a technician of the ASP

  I hope that the ROM BIOS module is not too bad
  In the worst case that the mobo is damage but maybe it s not damaged

  However. You must contact a local ASP and must ask for the manipulation of the Fryer!

  Good luck!

• Satellite Pro U400 - 15 p - BSOD if I install Windows XP

  Hello

  I bought a Toshiba Satellite Pro U400 - 15 p. Unfortunately I can't install Windows XP Home Edition, because the error pops up on the beginning of the installation (nr of error: STOP: 0x0000007B (0xC0000034, 0x00000000, 0x00000000).) I couldn't install Linux as well.
  Is this normal?

  What should I do before installing Windows? Should I first all the drivers? And how to install without Windows?
  Maybe it is some property damage?

  PS. I'm not very good with computers, so I need simple explanation (step by step - how to install Windows). ;)

  Use NLite software and include files
  iaAhci.cat
  iaAHCI.inf
  iastor.cat
  iaStor.inf
  IaStor.sys

  on the Windows XP disc
  Then take this new drive and use it for booting and Installing Win XP.

• Satellite Pro U400 - How can I get the native screen resolution for external monitor?

  I have a samsung syncmaster external screen connected to a Satellite Pro U400.

  The resolution of the screen goes up to 1280 etc. but the minimum samsung is 1440 x 920 (ish I forgot).
  How can I get the samsung to display full screen expanded to save my eyes of the realativively small screen internal?

  Hello!

  Have you tried to update the display on your laptop driver? Check the Toshiba site for an update:
  http://EU.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com-online decision-making supported Downloads & => Download drivers

  In addition, it would be interesting to know if you are running the factory settings or you have installed your own version of Windows?
  And what operating system are you using? Have you installed all Windows updates?

  For external LCD, monitors, you must set the screen refresh rate of 60 Hz.
  And if you want to change the resolution of the screen, you must select the second monitor in the graphics options on Windows.

  Good bye

• Satellite Pro U400 - 14 c - what are the specs?

  Hiya,

  Can someone tell me if Toshiba never worn on a Satellite Pro U400 - 14 c, and if yes, what are the specs? I just saw one sold on Ebay and can't find any info about it anywhere...

  Thank you very much...

  Hello

  I searched a bit on the Internet with Google and I founded a few details on the Satellite Pro U400 - 14B:

  Intel Core 2 Duo T5750 processor
  Intel GM965 chipset
  3 GB DDR2 (667 MHz) RAM
  13.3 ° WIDE XGA display
  HARD DRIVE 250 GB
  DVD-SUPER MULTI (+ R DL)
  32-bit Vista Home Premium preinstalled

  I hope that this information is a little more useful for you and I m sure that Toshiba has released this laptop because otherwise you wouldn t find some details on the internet about it.

  Good bye

• Can I get the battery 9-cell for Satellite Pro U400 - 13G?

  Hey

  Can someone tell me if it is possible to get a battery 9 cells for Satellite Pro U400 - 13G.
  And if it is then what is the part number?

  Best regards Anders

  You know the Web from Toshiba website Options & accessories?

  See this page:
  http://EU.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com-> peripheral services & -> PS Options & accessories

  There you will find all the compatible options.

  AFAIK this battery could be compatible with the Satellite Pro U400 series:
  * Battery Pack (Li-ion, 9 cell, 6000mAh) PA3537U-1BRS *.

  Good bye

• Satellite Pro U400 - sound of the wheel does not work anymore

  The wheel of sound control in my Satellite Pro U400 works not properly since last month.

  Now, I have to use the volume bar in Vista to adjust properly. When I try to lower the volume by turning the wheel, as I did before, he constantly increases the volume after reducing to a few percent. If I flip it is very very slow, sometimes it decreases the volume a little, but other times it increases. Also when I'm in a word processor, turn the wheel to the right input 'c' character ' on the screen.
  There is no problem when I try to increase the volume, it does its job.

  Do you think it is related to hardware or can it be a problem of driver or something. Is there a solution?

  Thank you

  Hello!

  In your case, I would setup a pilot of his most recent. Search on the Toshiba site and check:
  http://EU.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com-online decision-making supported Downloads & => Download drivers

  I had this problem on another laptop Toshiba also and after reinstalling with the recovery disk the problem has been resolved. I also tried updating the drivers and so far, but without success.

  Good bye

• Satellite Pro U400 - cannot install VAP on Vista 64-bit

  Hello
  Since I bought 4GB of RAM for my Satellite Pro U400 PSU45E, I installed vista Business 64-bit, with all drivers and bios 64 bit found on the toshiba site.
  easy, with the exception of the "value added package 1.1.19", whenever I try to install I get: error "failure of GetProfString."

  I installed every driver and utility for 64-bit, but still the same...
  Everyone has experienced with this?

  Without VAP, I can't use the Toshiba power saver, worst profiles I can't go back because I did a new install and deleted the recovery partition!
  Please, someone help!

  Hello

  VAP contains all the modules necessary and you n t need to install other tools in order to install VAP
  I think that it s a Vista may issue you should do a clean install, then you must update the Vista for the last State.
  After have installed all the patches Vista, try to install VAP and other tools.

  Good bye

• Micro have a lot of noise on Satellite Pro U400-13O

  Hi there and Happy New 2009

  Toshiba Satellite Pro U400-13O, I bought a week ago and found out that the built-in microphone have a lot of noise when I talk via Skype for example.

  I tried changing the driver, but the problem still exists.

  What should do S? Any suggestions?

  Thanks in advance for your support

  CIKI

  BTW: I am running Vista

  Hello!

  In your case, I would check the settings in the control-online sounds and audio devices Panel
  Perhaps there is a misconfiguration or other.

  Good bye

• Satellite Pro U400-G13 - "C++ Runtime Error" at startup

  Hey the Toshiba Forum users

  I just bought a Satellite Pro U400-G13
  I turned on and the auto install startet Windows Vista. The inexplicable to the computer.
  After the reboot, a toshiba program starts and requested a restart more.
  After that, I have a "C ++ Runtime Libery Error ' whenever I start the computer.
  If I press OK, the screen goes black in 1 second and the error shows up again.
  It gets to a screen "Please wait" screen to sign in to Windows.

  I can start it in Mode safe, but do not really know what to do with this...

  Y at - it someone who has tried something similar or has good ideas for what I can do...

  Many greetings Asger Benzon

  As Akuma said, have you installed extra RAM? Remove the extra RAM and try without it.

  In your position I would like to reinstall the OS (Operating System). Backup your data first, because everything on the HARD drive will be erased.
  After this, start Notepad, and then press F8 or boot from the recovery disc. Then you can fix the computer. Windows will be reinstalled.

• Re: Need driver XP SATA/RAID for Satellite Pro U400

  Hi all

  I've searched and searched, but I can't for the life of me find suitable driver to install XP on my machine. It came pre-installed with Vista which is useless to me because of the instability, bugs, just be a poor OS. I got the new laptop for a week now and have not been able to use again, so it would really appreciate someone pointing me in the direction of SATA/RAID drivers for XP.

  Thank you!
  E.g.

  Hello

  The Satellite Pro U400 needs a SATA driver, and you can find it in the Intel Matrix Storage Manager package.

  This storage manager can be downloaded from the European driver Toshiba page (see the series of portable different) or you can also download it from the Intel site.

  The SATA driver must be installed during XP Setup process. You must press the F6 key to include a 3rd party (SATA driver) from the external USB floppy drive.

  If you don t have a floppy drive, then you could create a clean XP CD with SATA driver. NLite freeware software can be useful for these jobs

  My advice is; Google a bit for nLite for more details.

  Good bye

• Computer laptop Satellite Pro U400-144 may be downgraded to Windows XP Home edition?

  I want to buy a laptop Toshiba Satellite Pro U400-144.
  Please confirm with me if I change my OS XP to Vista Home Premium without any problem.

  I look forward to hear from you.

  Kind regards
  Kabre seulin

  The SATA drivers are part of the Intel Matrix Storage Manger.
  Storage Manager can be downloaded from the Toshiba driver page or from the page of Intel.