Update BIOS - is - this worthy or just dangerous?

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• Tecra R840-PT429E - update Bios message: this computer is not supported

  When I try to install the bios update 12/09/12,3.90-WIN(EC_KBC1.60) I get the following message: this computer is not supported.
  Updated the BIOS, I downloaded from the section of the Bios Toshiba for Tecra R840-PT429E update, windows7 64 bit.

  Hello

  Is the a reason to update the BIOS or you want to update the BIOS simply because the new BIOS is available?
  You have a serious problem with the laptop?

  I have no day BIOS, even if the new BIOS is available for my laptop because I have no problems.

  However, the BIOS requires the VAP (value added package).
  This package can be downloaded from the Toshiba UE driver page
  If there is a problem with the VAP, the update of the BIOS would not start.

  So reinstall the VAP to check if this may help

• Qosmio G30-126 - update Bios message: this computer is not supported

  When I try to install the bios update, I get the following message: this computer is not supported.
  I use win xp pro sp2 and the update of the Bios I downloaded from the Bios Toshiba Update section.

  You try to update the BIOS that is not designed for this laptop!
  If you want to perform an update of the BIOS make sure the BIOS is fully compatible with your notebook series and good!

  Notes; bad BIOS or bad BIOS update procedure can damage the module ROM!

• [Error number: 0x8024400A] Need help with this error... I reinstalled XP SP1 and I can't get an auto update that's simple to install, just get this error every time

  [Error number: 0x8024400A] Need help with this error... I reinstalled XP SP1 and I can't get an automatic update that's simple to install, just get this error at each time HHHHEEEELLLPPPPP! Thank you

  I had the same problem.  But finally found a solution.  If your listing is similar to mine, then keep.  XP Media Center Edition 2005 (sp2).  AMD Athlon 64 x 2 Dual-Core, HP a1630n desktop computer.

  Go to the HP website, search for sp37394-XP sp3 Upgrade utility Microsoft for systems equipped with AMD processors.

  I had the same 0 x 80240036, 0x8024400a error, but realize my problem was really get manually downloaded sp3 and installed without continue loop crashing and not error messages.

• Portege 3410 - how to update BIOS and install XP?

  Hello, I have two questions on Portege 3410.

  First: I can't update the BIOS (current usage, 1.50 there, I want to update to 1.60). Instruction does not work: I connect Teac USB into USB port, turn on the USB - FDD emulation to activate, portable switch with pressed F12, the message «Ready to update BIOS...» "appears, I touch in a hurry, but nothing happened. What's wrong?

  The other: I can't install Windows XP on laptop (it does not start from USB disk or external USB DVD drive).
  How can I install Windows?

  Thank you.
  Mikhail

  Hello

  Just a question: why do you want to update the BIOS? Is this really necessary?
  I ask this question because this update is always somewhat risky and you might damage it ROM module
  In any case, have you tried to load the default settings in the BIOS before you start the update and install XP?

  You can install XP without CD. Therefore, you must copy the folder i386 on the HARD drive from another computer and the boot to the HARD drive files, I think you need a little search with Google to find a workaround for this. You should find enough! ;)

• Recovery HP 2000 - 2b89WM w / HP discs, update BIOS using XP 32 bit

  HP 2000-2b89WM, product c2m42ua #aba, apparently Win8, 64-bit.

  I'm trying to help a friend with a dead laptop. Hard drive has been damaged and the machine does not start. Got a new hard drive and the discs of HP recovery, but the recovery discs just to say that the recovery has failed, and is log file refers to two other log files that do not exist. So.

  I'm trying to Flash the BIOS with the latest version - maybe that will help you. Problem is the only computer I have available to create a disc USB with BIOS on this subject is a 32-bit XP (Dell) machine. The BIOS utility decompresses the files, but after saying he can do (updated this device, create USB recovery, copy the BIOS image), it blocks the XP machine.

  1. How can I get the BIOS image (apparently a .bin file is of sync, not in the utility decompressed files) on the USB so I can update the BIOS? (I can get to diagnostic mode, but it does not have the BIOS file on the USB key).

  2. any other recommendations to get the recovery disks to start? (Tried to set clock to 2012, reset the BIOS by default. Recovery discs are blank - no scratches, no dust.)

  The "supplement" thought of it - drive was causing the problem. I used the 3 DVD system and when he asked for the extra disc, I said to Skip - and everything was fine.

  No idea what was on this disc of supplement. The label says the drivers and applications, but the actual content was a bunch of folders with absurd names. No request.

• Question about updating BIOS for my Satellite M40

  So, my laptop does not start, but works recovery procedure. Support suggested me to update my Bios.
  OK, given that the last time, it was easy.

  I downloaded the newsest version vor my Satellite M40 (PSM40) (1, 70 - WIN<= i="" have="" an="" ati="" grafics="" card)="" and="" extracted="" the="" bios-20070709161345.zip="">
  But there was a surprise:
  Instead of getting the old data structure, as written in the FAQ update Bios
  1 extract the zip file containing the BIOS upgrade to a temporary folder.
  2. in the folder temporary three subfolders will be generated. "docs", 'Update - 3.5' disc', 'Update - CD - R or CD - RW"

  I get a file only: BIOS of Windows Knockhill10GV170.exe
  Extraction of it I get 8 files:
  -fdbase.img
  -InsydeFlash.exe
  -iscflash.dll
  -iscflash.vxd
  -KPM170. ROM
  -Platform.ini
  -The c:\windows\system32\unicows.dll

  Now my question: How can I create this bootable CD-ROM to update my Bios?

  Just to know: download all the other things are done on my desktop from my laptop is not starting ;)
  I also tried to run the exe in the hope that it will create a floppy disk or a CD-ROM, but it is written "basic cfg address not found."

  Hello

  Update the BIOS there are two ways to do this:
  -Traditional mode (TRAD) and in this case, you need floppy
  -Windows (WIN) and this update can be done under operating system running.

  Update BIOS WIN will work if you run Windows on your laptop satellite. If I understand your assignment well you are trying to do traditional BIOS updated, but using the BIOS to WIN update. On the Toshiba download page, there are two listed BIOS updates and two of them as versions of WIN. This means that you can update the BIOS under operating system only.

  Back to your problem: in the history one thing confuses me when you write: my laptop does not start, but works recovery procedure. Sorry, but if the recovery procedure is working and you will have clean installed OS.

  Be a little more concrete in our laptop does not start. What happen exactly when you press the power button / stop?

• Satellite T135 - update BIOS 2.70 won't be finished

  I have a Satellite T135 Win7 running with an original BIOS that I'm moving to 2.70. I ran all the other software updates in Service Station (2.1.51) with no problems. but the BIOS downloads 2.7, initiates and cautions that I'll need to reboot (I select Yes to execute) and receive notice of popup on the electrical problem (defective DC) which corrects this BIOS, then nothing. It just stops.

  I disabled my firewall windows antivirus, but the update is still unable to fill. I downloaded the file directly from Toshiba (outside the Service Station) and run the file and exactly the same thing happens.
  The event viewer shows all the related entries.

  Anyone has an idea on how to get the updated BIOS up-to-date?

  Hi mwarwick,

  Did you install any new version of package of added value of the Web from Toshiba site? This program is necessary if you want to update the BIOS to check if you have installed the latest version.

  In addition I recommend you load the default settings in the BIOS before doing the update. Then, go into the BIOS, press F9 to load the default values, save & exit it.

  Can update you the BIOS now?

• Update BIOS Satellite 1730

  I want to update BIOS and who have already downloaded and the file dezipped. This file that I copied to a floppy disk. In the description they say I have to restart the computer and press a certain key (F12 or the left of the space bar). But it did not work. Does anyone know how to do this?

  Guenter.

  Hello

  on this model you do not need to press F12 or another key. Just unzip the packege BIOS on a blank floppy disk, reboot the machine and make sure it boots from the floppy disk. The upgrade of the BIOS will be done automatically.
  Make sure that you have the power adapter plugged!

  Tom BR

• Laptop HP 15-ac176na: update BIOS (Intel processors)

  Hello

  I was download the updates from the HP support Assistant.  3 updated driver installed fine, but the update BIOS for Intel processors just to be on the road all day.  It seemed to download ok, the blue bar filled and he said that it was installing, but never finished because I had to stop going to bed.

  How long does take to install?  HP laptop laptop 15-ac176na.

  Thank you

  Paul

  Hi Paul,.

  There seems to be a listed version between your and the update offered - F.1E Rev.A (provides microcode update CPU)-the HP bios updates are almost always cumulative, but I saw a few times when it's bbe made in order, then it can be interesting to see if F.1E Rev.A Flash correctly - if this is the case, try to rerun F.1F Rev.A

  F.1E Rev.A is on the following link

  http://ftp.HP.com/pub/SoftPaq/sp74001-74500/sp74374.exe

  Once the download is complete, close other open windows and programs, then open your download folder and double-click the installer to start the process.  The real flash will occur when you restart the machine - do not interrupt it somehow, even if nothing seems to be happening for a while - when it is finished, the machine will load in Windows as usual.

  Kind regards

  DP - K

• Portege M400 - update Bios 3.8 installation (Vista)

  Hello.

  I just installed a new hard drive and VISTA (lack the Toshiba HDD Recovery section - still don't know don't know how to do)

  In any case, I managed to successfully install VISTA. (Trick was to install Raid divers in the installation process)

  UPDATE THE BIOS
  Current BIOS 1.6

  I want to update my BIOS to version 3.80 (Latest)
  I downloaded the BIOS 3.80 files BUT it does not load.

  1. I don't have a floppy drive :(

  (2 I tried burinng a CD ISO) Bot I couldn't get it from the CD (I have a Toshiba CD Extenal Drive and do not know if it can boot from CD)

  3. I tried to run the launcher and install via Windows BUT received an error message 'NOT' supported on THIS COMPUTER

  I think that the pitcher can only run in XP not vista.

  Are there steps miss me... What I have to do an incremental update of BIOS and how can I install it without floppy or CD-Rom Bootable drive?

  > 1. I don't have a floppy drive
  You n t need a floppy drive because the BIOS Toshiba focuses on the victory of BIOS and not traditional BIOS and this means that you must run the update of the BIOS while the OS is running.

  > . I tried to burn a CD from the ISO), but I couldn't get it from the CD (I only have a CD external Toshiba drive and do not know if it can boot from the CD)
  As mentioned above this BIOS update may be run during execution OS! It s BIOS based on the victory!

  > 3. I tried to run the launcher and install via Windows BUT received an error message 'NOT' supported on THIS COMPUTER
  You have selected an update of the BIOS that supports this laptop or you need to run this update by using the Windows OS pre-installed Toshiba.

  > What I have to do an incremental update of BIOS and how to install without floppy or CD-Rom Bootable drive?
  Not possible-> see point 1 and 2

• Satellite C660 - no Internet connection after updating BIOS

  I am a novice user and have a Satellite C660 under warranty that I don't use for surfing the net and Ebay so I hope I can explain my problem!

  Toshiba bulletin board said that the need to update BIOS, so I followed the instructions but since then I have no internet connection, and cannot restore the connection that I lost all help Toshiba Bulletin Board today lost and none of the programs to sort the problems work - e.g.set assistants etc. I did not yet create rescue disks, but if I try to create them now I'll be able to restore to factory settings?

  Can someone tell me if it's a failure caused by the BIOS update or I would return laptop to John Lewis for repair? Thank you very much for reading this

  Hey Buddy,

  The default settings in the BIOS load after update? If this is not the case, go into the BIOS and load the default settings. You can enter the BIOS if you press F2 before Windows start and then press the F9 key to load defaults. Then save & exit the BIOS Setup.

  You can access the Internet now?
  You try to access the Internet with LAN or WLAN connection?

  Also check device manager if all devices are recognized correctly.

  > I did not yet create rescue disks, but if I try to create them now I'll be able to restore to factory settings?
  You can create the Toshiba Recovery disk every time. Just launch the pre-installed Toshiba Recovery Media Creator and follow the instructions on the screen. You need just a few blank DVDs to create the discs. Disks contain a factory image of settings which can be restored each time and how many times you want to so with these disks, you are on the safe side ;)

• Update BIOS on Satellite A300

  I want to update the version of the Bios for laptop Toshiba satellite A300 PSAGCE-09800WCE
  Current Version 1.90 and 2.20 version is available
  I just installed Ubuntu LTS OS 14.04
  Is it possible to upgrade the BIOS to version 2.20?

  Message was edited: assignment has been translated

  Hello

  Toshiba offers updates BIOS to WIN. This means that the BIOS update can be done under Windows operating system only. You can't do this if you use Linux.

  Is there a reason to update BIOS? I mean, if everything is OK you must not update BIOS to the latest version.

• Satellite Pro A10 PSA15E: update BIOS to use 160 GB HARD drive

  Hello

  I recently bought a second had Toshiba A10 Pro model reference PSA15E-03U82-EN. I was not able to upgrade the disk hard the 40gig towards a 160gig that I have, but it seems that I need to have the original BIOS boot disk to do this.

  How do I keep it? Can I download it and create my own?

  Thank you very much

  James
  [email protected]

  Hello

  If I understand you just upgrade you the BIOS to be able to use the 160 GB HARD drive in your notebook

  Unfortunately, this is not possible. Of course, you can upgrade the BIOS, but this will not help using the 160HDD.
  The BIOS supports a simple limitation of HARD drive and update will not help.

  The laptop supports load 20 GB, 30 GB, 40 GB or 60 GB HARD drive. Maybe you can use also a 80 GB HARD drive but I think that the 160 GB is simply too.

  I hope I could give you clearly

  Best regards

• Satellite Pro A10: update Bios without floppydrive?

  On my A10 SP I have bios version 1.20 now I found 1.30 on this Web site.
  But I can only update with a disk according to the Web site. And the problem is that my A10 is not a floppydrive. How can I update my bios to 1.30? Can I boot from the CD or USBkey and try to update the bios?
  When I download the bios on this site, with that I get an executable file wants to write sectors on 1, 44 mb diskette.
  (it's a bootable diskette)

  What can I do to make it possible upgrade of bios?

  Hello

  Fist question: why you want to update the BIOS?
  Have you had problems with your unit?

  I use my laptop for 6 years and I've never update of the BIOS. It of not necessary for me because everything works fine.
  If you have any problems you shouldn't t update the BIOS because the BIOS upgrade procedure is dangerous.

  Wrong or bad BIOS BIOS can damage the motherboard.
  If you want to know how to update BIOS please check the Toshiba FAQ:
  http://EU.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com/cgi-bin/ToshibaCSG/FAQ.jsp?service=EU&FID=TRO0000000b07

  PS: You must use the FDD drive because it of not possible to use a CD or USB key