Satellite U400-10W (PSU40E): need of BIOS to fix the battery problem

Similar Questions

• Satellite U400 - 112 (PSU40E) - Safe BIOS upgrade - SOLUTION

  Dear all,

  Trying since long upgrade for the bios of my laptop favorite... Toshiba Satellite U400-112 (PSU40E)
  I have Windows 7 Ultimate (64-bit) English and BIOS version 4.00(until yesterday).
  The problem was that, in windows 7 (32 & 64 bit), the tool flash never started the process of update due to several incompatibilities.
  There is a solution (in fact a workaround solution) to be honest and works 100%!

  My solution is:

  (A) download the latest bios upgrade version appropriate for your laptop, save it (tomake it is easier in the root of the C:\ drive) and unpack it in a temporary folder (for example: bios).

  (B) use the Hiren's Boot CD a real support from a USB or CD (download and burn a CD or follow the process of CD copy on a USB key).

  (C) boot the laptop from the CD or USB flash and in Hiren's Boot Menu, select the version of mini Windows XP.

  (D) allow completely Windows XP startup and then run the tool to update the bios flash from the temporary folder. The update procedure make it exactly as it is described in the manual of the bios update. (If you are not experienced)

  (E) it will update the bios, and then he stops himself. Then you can start normally your operating system, remove any CD or USB key mounted on it.

  I hope you find it helpful and convenient.

  Best regards

  Ioannis

  To be honest I updated the BIOS on my U400 (running Win 7 32 bit), A210 (Vista) and Tecra A10 (Win 7 64 bit) using the victory as the BIOS version and never had any problems in running the tool
  Anyway thanks for sharing your knowledge with the community

• Satellite U400-150 - always needed, even to start supervisor password

  Satellite U400-150 /PSU45E, the cooler BIOS v4.0, just been flashed (23/07/2009).

  Well, I have a problem with the password at startup. I need to password, which should be _only_ required to enter the "BIOS". When I set the supervisor password (user is clear) I guess I should be asked for password enter or manage the CONFIGURATION of the BIOS, but it must always give me the password. To start, to start from other sources (F12) and to enter the SETUP.

  In the AWARD bios, there is an option called "password at startup: enabled". But I find not so in Phoenix. In the topic "Security" in "CONFIGURATION of the BIOS", there is an option to set a password for the 'supervisor, user, or HARD drive. I already tried all combinations, none for me.

  What I want to achieve is:

  I would like to be invited to give a password only when I enter the CONFIGURATION or when I try to boot from another deaf (hold F12). When I start the system only during the regular ignition I need not give the password.

  Could you please help me?

  > One last thing, I can still boot from another source, such as USB, DVD key, another without entering the password... what kind of security is that?

  Check this Toshiba document on:
  * What is a BIOS supervisor password? *
  http://APS2.toshiba-tro.de/KB0/FAQ9202JF0000R01.htm

  It is said clearly:
  + A password of the BIOS supervisor, used in combination with the password of the BIOS, is the second security option you have for your laptop. The BIOS supervisor password protects the BIOS settings. In most cases, the BIOS supervisor password is used by the COMPUTER system administrator in a network environment to restrict the access to certain functions of the laptop, but individual users can benefit from this additional security. For example, a supervisor of the BIOS password is adjustable to restrict access to the BIOS, to restrict the user BIOS and disk HARD or password to restrict the access to power management features. In most cases, these types of restrictions are needed in the middle to large companies. Users without supervisor BIOS password cannot change these settings.

• Re: Satellite U400-20V PSU44E - need for Win XP drivers WLan and sound

  Hi all.

  I have download the drivers for windows XP for this laptop Satellite U400-20V PSU44E-05300GAR, but the problem is the wireless don't work and his driver.

  I have download several times because I think to choose the correct driver, but the problem even if I need help

  Thank you all

  Hello

  As far as I know the laptop uses Intel WLan 5100AGN map and audio chip Conexant CX20561.

  The WLan driver can be downloaded here:
  http://APS2.toshiba-tro.de/WLAN/

  Audio driver can be downloaded from the page of European driver of Toshiba.

  It is important that you install all service packs of Microsoft and patches before install you the audio driver.
  SP3 must be installed before you try to install the audio driver.
  SP3 contains necessary fixes that are important.

• Re: Satellite U400 - is a graphics card required to play the DVD?

  I have a laptop Toshiba Satellite U400, who shared with the CPU graphics, not a dedicated graphics card. The laptop will play DVD ok without interruption or gel? I guess passes with DVD playback dedicated graphics card? I realize that dedicated graphics cards are good for games and needed to run some demanding games but are shared graphics more than able to play DVD movies?

  Look forward to your reply,

  Thank you.

  Hi MARTIN & SONS,

  Graphics card is required to start properly, but for this laptop and play DVD it makes no difference if you have a chip that is integrated or not. That's only important if you play 3D games because they need a lot of performance.

  Anyway, you can watch DVDs ;)

• Satellite U400-183 lower upgrade to XP - driver for the SATA controller

  Hello

  There is a blue screen during the installation of xp because the missing drivers (SATA controller).
  Could not find the driver, nor on the toshiba Web site on intels.

  Someone who can help? Thank you very much.

  Stefan

  Hello

  Satellite U400-183 seems to belong to the series of PCU44E. Right?
  The European driver Toshiba page provides the drivers for this model.
  You can find on the page of the driver for Win XP Intel Storage Manager and this package contains the SATA drivers.

  But look, man here in the forum, you can find many comments about the installation of the SATA driver why you n t use the search option?

  The best way to install the SATA drivers is the use of nLite.
  He tool free s (you can find it on the internet) and it helps you integrate SATA drivers into the Win XP disc!

  I did it and it worked for me

• Satellite A200-10W - I can work only 1 hour of battery power

  I bought the laptop A200-10w. The problem is the battery because when I surf the internet or use the word battery stamina is 1 hour. I turn off aero win, but there is no change. What can I do?

  Thanks, Marko

  > What can I do?
  Buy a stronger battery ;)

  Well, fact is that laptops Vista need more like XP laptops battery performance...
  I found a few tests in professional Computing magazine and it is a Vista problem.

  You can try to set the different parameters in the power station of Vista.
  Try also setting the brightness at a lower level. This increase you battery performance but don't except to many

• Satellite U300-11 q: don't dΘmarre without the battery

  Hi all,

  I bought the model Satellite U300-11 q about a month ago, and I have the following problem: if I have it on current alternative, and I do not have the battery, it is dΘmarre! In fact, it loads the BIOS and just before it starts to load Windows (Vista) it shuts down, as if someone unplug it from the power supply. The strange thing is that after all attempts of 5-6 in the line, it starts, and it turns that I use.

  Any idea on what is happening?

  Thanks in advance!

  The laptop must begin properly with battery and without the battery.
  There should be no problem!

  If the laptop does not start successfully without the battery, then there's something wrong. In this case, you will need to contact the ASP in your country for a control.
  The guarantee must be valid if the laptop is only one month. So everything should be done for free!

• Satellite C50D - A - 10 K does not only on the battery

  Hallo
  Just bought a C50D Satellite - A - 10 K. The battery is fully charged. But if I want to use it and not the sector, the laptop turned off right and does'nt is unbootable.
  The led at the front light doe'snt light at all (should be white, so I read)
  This is the second time already, I just got a new laptop from the store where I bought the premiera (new also)

  So I don't know what to do more, I can't call the shop once more for once more to exchange it.

  Hope someone knows what to do

  Thank you

  Unfortunately, I think that you don't have many choices. The battery seems to be defective and must be replaced.

  Contact the ASP in your country to get the new battery.

  Welcomes the MAN

• Satellite A30 will not run on sector, only on the battery

  My Satellite A30 battery recharges the AC adapter when the laptop is turned off, but when I turn on, the laptop runs only the battery and no power outlet. I get a green light indicating that the AC adapter is plugged in but no battery light. The symbol power tells me that it is on the power supply (Full Power Mode). Sounds like something horrible inside.

  Any ideas?

  Hi Suze

  What happens when you remove the battery and you try to start your laptop using only the AC adapter?

• Satellite C870-12R: message - it is recommended to replace the battery

  I now have a new satellite.
  After two weeks, I get a message that there is a battery problem and that the laptop could close unexpectedly. It is recommended to replace the battery.

  Is it possible to get support without picking up the phone or go to a store?

  Can I get a new stack of mail and send the battery bad back without returning the computer laptop everything?

  Thanks for your reply.

  > Can I get a new stack of mail and send the battery bad back without returning the computer laptop everything?

  In your case, I recommend you contact the Toshiba authorized service partner in your country.
  Maybe you don t we had to send the laptop to the ASP, but you will get a new battery in conditions of warranty.

  Greetings
  Tonny

• Satellite P100 - 10 p: how long should I charge the battery

  Hallo,

  Today I have a new Satellite P100 - 10 p and ID like to know for how long should I charge the battery. I checked the manual and it says that I must just connect the adapter on pc and enjoy.

  Can you please tell me how long should I charge a battery for the first time.

  Thanks in advance

  Jan Birsa

  Hello

  You must charge the battery until the battery LED on the front of the laptop appears in green (or blue)!
  It s advisable to run the empty battery before you resume the second indictment.

• Need help with calibration of the battery

  I have a Vn7 - 591 g and it's basically old 1.

  My problem is my laptop stop without noticing low battery notification and without any warning since I updated my windows 10 November pro build.

  First, it would close down to the level of 15% without indication battery and then I looked at here and there and find the calibration procedure as I tried battery as the load calibration procedures to 100% in stop and go in safe mode and let it drain and recharge again, after the fact that now he stops at the level of battery by 30% or 25% without notice or warning.

  I tried battery reset thing pinhole also as suggested somwhere in this discussion.

  One thing I noticed when I put my laptop power in High-Performance option, low battery, that it just goes right into hibernation but when I plug in the AC adapter it shows battery 0% or 1%, and perception.

  so is it problem in my battery or Power Options or the problem is another?

  Any help will be appreciate and please answer quickly because I am sad with this problem. It is a one year old laptop around, I bought new.

  Hello

  Well, the wear level is quite high for a laptop one year old. Do you often use on the farm?

  It is interesting that hwmonitor reads the same amount as that of windows, stop so suddenly, because of the battery not calibrated... I don't think so. It may be the case even if the PCI that controls the battery charging does not correctly read the State. That would mean that you would need to change the battery (the peak is on the battery).

  You can try to run battery Eater: http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/OS-Enhancements/Battery-Eater-Pro.shtml

  This software will monitor your battery while meeting and then make a graph of it after a reboot. I don't remember if trace the graph based on the percentage, or the actual capacity of the battery.

  You can read more about what the software did here:

  http://Lifehacker.com/5657275/battery-Eater-benchmarks-your-batterys-capacity-so-you-know-what-to-ex...

  Also, would probably be a good idea to see if what happens on another operating system as well. For example, you can try to make a USB boot Linux, ubuntu and check if your laptop suddenly stops at the same percentage values. If it is not the case, which is probably something just with windows.

• How to get xp instead of vista on a Satellite U400-10W?

  Hello

  Just got a new 10W U400, it came with vista already installed home. I need to use XP as my operating system.

  I found a long list of drivers on the Toshiba site. I'm not succeeded uncompressing one of them. Must I open those for XP or Vista?

  The setup.exe for the toshiba utilities file, my computer will not allow it. Any ideas?

  Thank you very much.

  You can use programs 3rd pack part as another even better, which is also free, 7 - Zip or Winrar.
  Is - this installer for Vista or XP?

  Make sure that you have downloaded the right version for the operating system you are using.

• Satellite U400 - doesn't have a Bios update procedure

  Hey guys,.

  I need help!
  I was updating my laptop works Bios and I had the power cord plugged in (no battery, he was at home).
  In any case, we had a power outage in the heart when I was doing the set date.

  Now, when the computer starts all the lights come on and there is no display, then a long beep.

  Can any ideas on how I fix?
  It is still under warenty

  Thank you
  Michael

  Hello

  Unfortunately buddy; There are not a lot to do.
  It seems that the BIOS update procedure has failed because of the failure and the module ROM was flashed properly.
  I hope that the motherboard isn't too bad.

  In your case it s is strongly recommended to contact the local ASP.
  Guys should be able to help you
  I'm not very well if you need a new motherboard or just a new update of the module m ROM
  But the ASP technician needs to know what needs to be done

  Good luck & welcome
  Jaba