Upgrading the processor on the Satellite U200

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• Re: upgrade memory on the Satellite U200

  Where is the memory located on this model that cannot see with any panel removableable?

  Ta

  Do you mean the Satellite U200?

  The RAM slots are placed under the keyboard. You must remove the keyboard (between the keyboard and the LCD) support, remove the screws that attach the keyboard and then remove the keyboard.
  On the right side are the memory cover and the RAM slots.

  I have no experience with disassembly laptop, go a local ASP and ask a technician for help.

• Upgrade Vista on the Satellite U200-126

  I would like to tell my experience with the updated BIOS with my Satellite PRO U200-126.
  I bought this computer last year, this is a Core Duo, not a Core 2 Duo processor. It has been working perfectly with Windows XP Professional.
  All my problems began when I tried to upgrade to Windows Vista.

  I bought an upgrade of RAM, because my computer has only 512 MB. I removed the keyboard and installed the additional memory module... It is ok. I bought a new SATA hard drive 160 GB, to install the new operating system on it. I bought Win Vista DVD. I downloaded all compatible applications and drivers from the TOSHIBA web site. I put the upgrade, so I started.

  The first step was to upgrade the BIOS. My U200 had BIOS version 1.40 installed, and I flashed the computer with version 3.40 available in time on the Web from Toshiba website. I installed the new hard drive and started a new installation of Windows Vista.

  The installation went smoothly. I upgraded to Vista with the patches required to MS and installed all Toshiba drivers and applications in the recommended order.
  It was weird that the Toshiba web site had the drivers for Atheros WLAN card, while the U200 uses the Intel 3945ABG. I skipped installing these drivers. Today, I see that they have been removed from the web site. Good shot, indeed, Toshiba.

  The first thing that I noticed that the ConfigFree and Intel Proset application have been crippled, if compared to those that are available on Windows XP. The ConfigFree Radar, for example, showed that the WiFi network name, not the single Access Points. Intel Proset was not showing the name of Access Points. It's ok - when a WiFi network has only one access point, but the majority of WiFi networks has several access points...

  I learned that it is because Windows Vista manages directly, roaming access points while under XP, this operation has been completed the network adapter and its driver.
  Since all software WiFi for XP (Netstubler's) work doesn t under Vista, the only way I was able to locate access points was by typing a command netsh prompt.
  In my view, that Toshiba should redouble their efforts on their new software WiFi for Vista.

  I was also confronted with other issues, but those issues Vista and not Toshiba. I want to only quote the new Vista network discovery protocol, the NTLM 2, which is incompatible with existing network resources like XP - 2 K based computers and Linux - NAS function. Editing the registry shown on MS Technet for that matter, t has failed. If all goes well, a MS Service Pack, in the future, may solve this problem of backward compatibility.

  I also noticed that the Toshiba power management utility had become a subset of Vista power management, it was more than the very neat screen that I liked a lot. In addition, the default value of mapped Windows Vista power button suspends - and not offshore.

  Next - I noted that the Fn buttons didn't work unless Toshiba Flash Cards have been loaded and activated. I didn t like Flash cards, because they use a huge 50 MB of RAM. This problem has been resolved with a different BIOS upgrade to version 3.50, I found on the Web from Toshiba site.

  Then I started to use the computer. I loved the Aero Interface and the robustness of Vista. I had to disable user account control, since then has been a little too much security, at least for me.
  Then using the computer on battery power, closed the lid, and computer is spent in standby mode. Later, I opened the lid and started working again.
  Here, I realized something was wrong. To make a long story short:
  1. after suspend and resume, the computer will turn off more.
  2. after him suspend and resume, battery life has been reduced.

  It didn't take much to realize it was a BIOS problem. I did a clean reinstall of Vista and the problem remained. I had to physically turn off the computer with the hardware button, because it does not turn off when asked so, but only after an interruption.

  At this point, I put in the old hard drive with Windows XP. The computer started fine, any recognition of the fingerprint was extinguished.
  BIOS upgrades kill association of OS fingerprints, even if doesn't erase the fingerprints of the probe, information stored fingerprints are no longer usable which is from a pint of view security.
  Then, I closed the lid of the computer, and he went to suspend. In XP, the computer with BIOS version 3.50 would not again. It would be rather reset and Windows XP was perform a restart of the recovery thereafter. The Bluetooth radio has been messed up on every reboot.

  At this point, my U200 was not usable on Vista and XP. Toshiba Europe web site doesn't allow you to download of old BIOS, neither Toshiba offers a utility to save the old BIOS before flashing a new. I was ready to send to the home computer.

  Fortunately enough, I found BIOS version 1.40 on the Toshiba US website. It was not exactly the same as I had before because it showed a generic start-up Logo Intel, while my original BIOS showed the Centrino Duo logo. The version and date were OK, and I flashed the BIOS on my computer. He went everything is OK

  With BIOS version 1.40, Windows XP worked perfectly as before. Under Vista, the computer turning off after an interruption / resumption.
  The Fn buttons work properly even with loaded flash cards with BIOS version 1.40 under Vista, the brightness of the screen was not controllable - even from the utility to save energy.

  At this point, I left 1.40 BIOS and XP on my computer. I'll wait for Toshiba release a compatible BIOS back and the MS to release a Service Pack or a hotfix for the problem network.

  At the end of the story, I would like to add a few comments.
  I saw the sale the new U200 with Windows Vista preinstalled Toshiba. The new U200 has a Core 2 Duo processor, so I guess that the motherboard will be somewhat up-to-date.
  I put t have a new U200, but I think that this new version doesn t suffer from the issue of suspension-recovery.
  If anyone from Toshiba is reading this post, I would like to be sent by electronic mail to the original version of 1.40 BIOS that was installed at the factory on my machine, I mean the BIOS showing the Centrino Duo logo colorful start. My email is: antonio.maglione15 (at) libero (dot) it
  Also, I ask Toshiba for check the BIOS version 3.50 on an older U200 with processor Core Duo and provide to the public a compatible version back from the BIOS.

  Kind regards

  Antonio
  ROME (Italy)

  Dear Antonio

  Thanks for you long interesting history.
  As you probably know not this forum is just a user-forum user and I'm afraid that you won't find anyone from Toshiba here m.
  Anyway, as you said on the Toshiba page you will find only the latest version of the BIOS and the older versions are not available. This real s. Several months ago, I tried an older version of BIOS for my laptop but without to succeed.
  A hint; The authorized service provider may downgrade the laptop to the old version.

  In any case, I guess many Vista tools and utilities that are on the market are in a first time and updates might solve some strange behaviors.
  I noticed that the BIOS updates are published from time to time. Maybe the next update of the BIOS will provide some improvements.

  PS; Don't download and install the BIOS from other sources. European portable computers to use the BIOS from the Web of Toshiba Europe site!

• The upgrade chart/processor Intel on Satellite Pro M70

  OK, let's go with my first assignment. I bought a Satellite Pro M70, a year ago. It has a graphics chip (intel gtl 950?), I just would like to know, if it is possible to install a graphics card, ati or nvidia.

  Furthermore, is it possible to upgrade the processor? and what about warranty if the upgrade and installation of all this?

  Here, I'm going with my first reply you ;)

  No, it is not possible to s. The technology of the laptop is different as desktop computers and therefore you will not be able to update the graphics card.

• Problem occurred down the Satellite U200-170

  Hello

  I am new to this so forgive me if the question was already asked. I just bought a Satellite U200-170, it was the last in the store and I don't didn't want to wait 2 weeks to get the laptop so I bought the showroom model (which is in perfect condition). I did format the laptop because the store made 2 partitions Eaglets, I didn't. So when I was formatting the pc I have inserted the cd recovery (part 1/2) and the pc boots with all the necessary drives and utilities.

  Subsequently I have insert (part 2/2) recovery cd but nothing happened so I thought that all utilities and drives has been on the first cd. Now the problem is that I have a few problems when I want to stop the laptop. The types of crashes screen when windows stops so I have to manually shut down the laptop by pressing the key. How to solve this problem.

  I would also like to know what is on the second recovery CD.

  HI Grace,

  Please check your recovery CD to see if they are labeled as the 1/2 and 2/2 Recovery CD. You must also have a CD "tools and utilities" that contains various Toshiba Utilities and extras.

  If you do not have 2 Recovery CD then the complete installation process should ask you to change the first CD while the ANDS process loading install, after which the installation continues to load the second CD.

  Kind regards

• Is there an automatic procedure to retrieve all the drivers on the Satellite U200?

  I have re-installed XP on my Satellite U200 and lost all drivers and settings. Is there an automatic procedure to retrieve all the? I'm a bit mazed by 52 varieties of the drivers available on the support web site.

  Thank you.

  Alexey.

  You are going to use the Toshiba Recovery CD or will allow you to install all the drivers manually.
  I guess the recovery with XP CD is not available for this laptop and therefore only the manually installation is possible

• Problems with external monitor and the Satellite U200 - 10 d

  I have a Satellite U200 - 10 d running Vista Business Edition. When I attach an external display screen flickers (horizontal lines on the screen)... It's worse when you move the mouse on the screen. The monitor on the laptop is fine I just have problems with the external display.

  The screen that I is a model VG1930WM viewsonic (widescreen) here is the specs of res for this screen...

  PC VGA up to 1440 x 900 non-interlaced
  Analog analog/digital RGB (75 Ohm, 0.7 Vc - c) / DVI - D

  Anyone have any ideas? I checked the graphics driver for vista and this is the latest version...

  HM, it's a nice solution, I have a friend with a similar problem.

  We will try your suggestion, snipe and perhaps give feedback if it worked for us.

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• How can I see the amount of cycles of battery on the Satellite U200-181?

  I have Satellite U200-181, and I use it hard, each. I want to be ready replace my battery, when he has 400 cycles.
  How can I see the amount of cycles of battery on my laptop?

  You shouldn't see this. You will see that the battery capacity goes down and will be empty shortly after. No one says that you will be able to use the 400 battery cycles only. You may be lucky and the battery will be more long service life.

  My Tecra M1 is about 4 years old and still works with the original battery.

  Your question is quite unusual and I am really interested about new comments.

• How to reset the password on the Satellite U200-181?

  Greetings!

  Sorry for my English.
  I have laptop Toshiba Satellite U200-181 and all documents of (check, guaranteed).
  When the computer starts, it asks to enter the password of the BIOS... I called in the service center in Russia, but they told me that they have no response Codes

  I have PC Serial No.. and challenge the Code... What I need to do now? I don t want to pay $ 70 for reset password... Please help :)

  Best regards, Sergey

  Hello Sergey

  Please don't be crazy about me, but you don't understand how it works. To reset the BIOS Center Toshiba password control needs code given by your laptop model. Shortly after, they send a new return code and after you enter this code, that the BIOS password is removed.

  Allowed only in your country service provider can contact Toshiba control center and service just to get back the information. With short words: private person like you have no chance to remove the BIOS password. I hope you understand why it. If this is not the case, let me know that I'll explain.

  Sorry, but you need to call the service.

• Upgrade the HDD on the Satellite U200

  3 months ago I bought a Toshiba SATELLITE PRO U200 Jarir Bookstore in Saudi Arabia and I now want to move the HDD of 80 GB to 160 GB.
  However, I note that 1.46 GB the drive hard EISA is partitioned and is not assigned a drive letter. I guess that's the operating system or something like the laptop came preloaded with Windows Vista Business.
  I have the DVD of restoration and would normally just mount the new drive and boot from the DVD following the same procedure as a normal PC. But I can't copy the EISA partition on the new disk. How to pass on the new disk?

  Hello

  Why not to duplicate the entire HARD drive on the new. There are enough programs fulfil-> www.ubcd4win.com.

  Otherwise just install your new HARD drive in your machine, perform a restore of the system on your new HARD drive, copy your files on it and that's all. Don t worry about the partition, if it s on your old HARD drive and restoring the system should probably create it on the new hard drive.

  You won´t know until you've tried it. :)

  Please give some feedback after your restored your system, would be interesting to know if the recovery has created a new partition "EISA".

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• CHKDSK with Windows Vista on the Satellite U200-115 messages

  I just installed the free update to Vista, which went well, but now that I'm installing software I get error messages saying that some files are corrupt.

  Running CHKDSK happens with large number of errors in the index. Repair attempts were not very successful. Help please!

  BIOS has been updated with the update of the bios provided on the disk supplied with the upgrade to Vista. Is this the last?

  My machine: laptop Toshiba U200-115

  Hello

  If I were you, I form the systemdisk and reinstall vista, because if your file system is damaged and is not able to repair itself the tools system, then you have some big problems.

  I suggest: backup your important data on key USB, USB - HDD, CD/DVD or something else and reinstall your operating system.

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• Is it possible to upgrade the Satellite Pro M70 with a Core 2 Duo CPU?

  I ve got the Toshiba Satellite Pro M70.
  It is with the Intel Centrino 1733 Mhz.
  I want to know if it is possible to update my system with a Core 2 duo.
  STI Centrino (Dothan) 479M CPU base and the core 2 duo is 479 Y.

  Thanks for your replies!
  Sebastian

  Hello

  No, to my knowledge you cannot switch the laptop with Core Duo or Core 2 Duo CPU.
  Laptop Satellite Pro M70 supports a Mobile Intel 915 PM Express chipset and cela only the Intel Pentium M Processors.

• How to develop the Satellite U200 - 115 RAM?

  Are there clear instructions anywhere on the access to the expansion of the U200-115 RAM slots?
  I would like to add some more RAM, but can not find how to get to the openings to do.
  Reference to a manual with diagrams would be a * much * help.

  See you soon.

  Hello

  Upgrading RAM is not really complicated, I think you could get access to the memory locations that very easily slots are placed at the bottom of the device, as far as I know the slots are guaranteed by a screw, remove the screws and you should be able to remove the cover

  Both slots can handle DDR2 533 MHz (PC2-4200) 200 - PIN SODIMM barrettes
  Usually, you can use modules of different manufacturers I m using Kingston modules and I convinced m

  Anyway, as Akuma suggested, it would be useful if you check the user manual you will find a few pictures and a short instruction how to insert these modules

  See you soon

• Search for HDD compatible upgrade the Satellite Pro L10

  Hi ive just bought a satellite pro L10, who needs a new drive hard and im new to computers laptops so im wondering if there is a particular model of hard drive I need and there at - it those who recommend or avoid.

  any advice will be greatly appieciated

  Well, you have the difference between SATA and IDE hard drives.
  This laptop was certainly equipped 2.5 HDD that support the IDE interface.

  I know that some L10 notebooks were shipped with 40 GB and 60 GB HARD drive.

  I remember that this question has been posted plenty of time here in the forum and so I looked for similar topics here.

  .and. I found a ;)

  http://forums.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com/forums/thread.jspa?MessageID=89609𕸉

  Last user reported that a 120 GB HARD drive works fine so maybe this might help you.

• Is it possible to upgrade the Satellite A100-906 with 160 GB 7200 RPM HARD drive

  Hello guys,.

  First of all, I would like to congratulate all the people here for their good advice.
  As for my question, I want to upgrade my HARD drive. I have the laptop A100-906, which has a drive HARD 100 GB 5400 RPM Hitachi.

  The hard drive, I would like to buy, is also Hitachi but with the highest capacity (160 GB) and RPM faster (7200 against 5400).
  I wonder, if my laptop supports this drive and if I have problems with temperature and noise, because the HARD drive runs at 7200 RPM.

  To summarize the above, is it really useful to replace my old 5400 RPM HARD drive to a new 7200 RPM?
  Should I buy a new one with 5400 RPM to avoid having problems of temperature and noise?

  Please let me know your opinion and thank you in advance.
  STL

  Hello

  As you already know we can only speculate on the size of the HARD disk
  In my opinion the 160 GB would be possible. But it s just my personal opinion.

  In any case, the higher speed (7200 RPM) HARD drive should be a problem. I noticed that many laptops use 7200 RPM HDDs and 5200 RPM. So I imagine that the heat produced by the HARD drive shouldn't t increase the level of temperature at a critical level.

  Greetings