README.TXT 2007-06-28 CDC Flash BIOS version 1.10 for Satellite A210 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- This BIOS is applicable to the following models: Satellite A215-S4697 Satellite A215-S4717 Satellite A215-S4737 Satellite A215-S4747 Satellite A215-S4757 Satellite A215-S4767 Satellite A215-S4807 Satellite A215-S4817 For purposes of this document, the term "Satellite A210" is used to generically refer to all of the models listed above. This BIOS version is compatible with Windows Vista, and other Windows versions. ------------------------------------------- This archive contains the following files: ------------------------------------------- README.TXT Installation/usage instructions in ASCII text format README.COM Self-displaying version of installation/usage instructions 1476D11.EXE Self-extracting diskette image of BIOS install diskette LAUNCHER.EXE BIOS Installation Launcher application. The Launcher displays a Windows dialog from which you can choose a BIOS installation option appropriate for your system and Windows version. There are various other files in support of the BIOS Installation Launcher which are not listed here. SA210V11.ISO ISO Image of bootable BIOS Installation CD-ROM See instructions below regarding the use of this image ********************** CAUTION! ********************************************* ***************************************************************************** During the upgrading of your computers BIOS, if the computer loses power or fails to complete the process of upgrading the BIOS, the existing BIOS in the computer may become damaged. Toshiba HIGHLY recommends that the computer is powered via the AC adapter during the entire BIOS update process. Toshiba also recommends that you disconnect all peripheral devices from your computer before you perform the BIOS update. Peripheral devices include, but are not limited to, docking devices (Desk Stations, port replicators), PCMCIA and CardBus cards, USB and IEEE 1394 devices, printers, scanners, digital cameras, etc. ***************************************************************************** ------------------------------- BIOS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ------------------------------- There are two options for installing this BIOS release: 1) From the bootable BIOS installation diskette. This is the recommeded procedure whenever a diskette drive (internal, USB, or PCMCIA) is available on the target system. 2) From the bootable BIOS installation CD-ROM IF YOU HAVE NEITHER A DISKETTE DRIVE NOR A CD BURNER, your options are: 1) Purchase the appropriate diskette drive for your model. Accessories are available directly from Toshiba at http://www.shoptoshiba.com 2) Enlist the help of a friend with a CD burner, and create the bootable BIOS installation CD on their system. 3) Have a Toshiba Authorized Service Provider (ASP) install the BIOS update for you. The ASP may charge a fee for this service. You can select an ASP in your area at http://pcrepair.toshiba.com --------------------------------------------------- 1) BOOT DISKETTE INSTALLATION METHOD (Recommended) --------------------------------------------------- The BIOS installation launcher offers the option to create a bootable BIOS installation diskette. Simply select 'Diskette Installation' from the Launcher menu and click 'Ok'. You'll need to have a diskette drive (internal, USB, or PCMCIA) installed, and a formatted 1.44MB diskette available. Once the BIOS installation diskette has been created, install the BIOS using the following steps: o Connect the computer to AC power using the AC adapter. o Close all open programs o Insert the BIOS installation diskette into your diskette drive (A:) o Shut down the operating system. With Windows, you may choose to Restart rather than shutting down. o If necessary, restart the computer by pressing Ctrl-Alt-Del or turning the computer OFF then on again The computer will boot MS-DOS from the BIOS installation diskette, and initiate the Flash BIOS installation routine. Please note that on systems where only a USB-connected diskette drive is supported, you can force the computer to boot from the USB-connected diskette by holding down the "U" key, when powering-on the system. When the Flash BIOS update is complete, the system will reboot. When the screen goes black, eject the diskette from drive A: and Windows will start normally === ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THIS INSTALLATION METHOD === If you are unable to use the Windows self-extractor, the self-extracting ZIP archive can be extracted using PKUnZip, Info-Zip, or an equivalent UnZIP utility. The Zip archive was created with Info-Zip (http://www.info-zip.org) and the self-extractor (SFX) is WinZip (http://www.winzip.com) The WinImage self-extracting diskette image, 1476D11.EXE, is a 32-bit Windows application that requires Windows 9x, Me, NT, 2000, or XP. Information about WinImage is available at http://www.winimage.com. For Linux or other operating systems, you can use the boot CD-ROM method or you can create the BIOS installation diskette on a Windows-based computer, and boot the Toshiba notebook using the BIOS installation diskette. --------------------------------------------------- 4) BOOT CD-ROM INSTALLATION METHOD --------------------------------------------------- If your Toshiba PC is equipped with a bootable CD-ROM device (CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD-RW, DVD-Multi, etc.), and you have access to a CD writer (burner, either installed in your Toshiba PC or in another PC), you can create a bootable BIOS installation CD-ROM using the ISO CD image, SA210V11.ISO, provided in this distribution. If you have CD burning software on your computer, chances are good it has set itself up as the default handler for ISO CD-ROM images. If this is the case, the option to create the bootable CD-ROM from the BIOS Launcher, will launch your CD burning software, ready to burn the ISO image to CD. If your software hasn't set itself up as the default handler for ISO images, we'll recognize that fact, and let you know. Once you create the bootable CD-ROM, simply boot your computer from the resulting CD. To boot from CD, you can either hold down the "C" key while you turn your computer on, or you can use HWSetup to change the boot priority so the CD drive boots before the HDD. Note, if your CD burner supports it, you can use a rewritable CD (CD-RW) disc to create the bootable BIOS installation CD-ROM. Be sure to erase the rewritable disc (if it has data on it) before you proceed. Once you are finished updating your system's DMI values, you can erase and re-use the rewritable disc. IMPORTANT NOTE: Creating the bootable BIOS installation CD requires a specific set of steps that is unique to each CD authoring application. You cannot simply copy the ISO image to a blank CD and expect to be able to boot from it. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Here are brief instructions for creating a CD from the ISO image using widely available software. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Roxio Easy CD Creator: Easy CD Creator 5, bundled with some Toshiba PCs, allows you to initiate the ISO image to CD burning process by simply double-clicking the .ISO file in Windows Explorer. Simply browse to the folder into which you downloaded the ISO image file and double-click to launch Easy CD Creator. Then put a blank CD-R media in your drive and click on the 'Record' button to begin creating the CD. Information about Easy CD Creator is available at http://www.roxio.com * Nero: Nero 6 is available for download as a fully-functional demo. Nero can be used to create a CD from your ISO image using either of the two following techniques: o In Nero Burning ROM go to menu option 'Recorder --> Burn Image' and navigate to the drive/folder containing the ISO image you wish to burn to CD. o In Nero Express select the option for 'Disc Image or Saved Project' to select the ISO image file and burn to CD. More information about Nero 6 and a downloadable demo is available at http://www.nero.com Drag 'n Drop CD: The Drag 'n Drop CD application bundled with some Toshiba PC models does not support creating a CD from an ISO image. You'll need to use a different CD burning application. If Roxio Easy CD Creator (see above) is not on your PC, one application that can be used with Windows XP is Alex Feinman's free "ISO Recorder Power Toy". This software allows you to right-click on .iso files and use Windows XP's built-in CD writing wizard to create CDs from ISO image files. Information about the ISO Recorder Power Toy is available at http://isorecorder.alexfeinman.com/isorecorder.htm Note: Information about non-bundled software is provided "for your information". Toshiba neither recommends nor supports software that is not bundled with our computers or purchased from toshibadirect.com. CHANGE HISTORY -------------- Version 1.10 05-31-2007 o Initial Production BIOS for Satellite A210/A215 models (PSAEGU) **end**Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
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