README.TXT 2009-04-23 CDC Flash BIOS version 2.10 for Qosmio X305 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- This BIOS is applicable to the following models: o Qosmio X305 models having part numbers beginning with "PQX32U" For purposes of this document, the term "Qosmio X305" is used to generically refer to all of the models listed above. Release Notes: o There should be no VP products with BIOS V1.10, V1.50, V1.60, or V2.00. ------------------------------------------- This archive contains the following files: ------------------------------------------- README.TXT Installation/usage instructions in ASCII text format 2302d210.exe Self-extracting diskette image of BIOS install diskette setup.exe Windows-installed BIOS package 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. qx32v210.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. In the event of a power loss during the BIOS update process, the BIOS Key Installation Method, described below, can sometimes be used to recover from the failure. If it does not, you'll need to have your computer serviced by a Toshiba Authorized Service Provider (ASP). You can select an ASP in your area at http://pcrepair.toshiba.com 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. On some models, it is not unusual to see a CMOS checksum error when you first reboot the computer after installing the new BIOS. If you see this message on your screen, press F1 as instructed. This displays the "TSETUP" screen. Press <End> to save the CMOS data. You won't see the CMOS checksum error again. ***************************************************************************** ------------------------------- BIOS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ------------------------------- There are two options for installing this BIOS release: 1) From within Windows NT-based operating systems (Vista, XP, 2000) using the Windows-based BIOS installer. 2) From the bootable BIOS installation CD-ROM ----------------------------------------------- 1) INSTALLATION FROM WITHIN WINDOWS VISTA/XP/2000 ----------------------------------------------- This release offers the option to install the BIOS directly from within Windows NT-based operating systems. To do so, simply select the 'Windows Installation' option from the Launcher menu, and click 'Ok'. IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS INSTALLATION METHOD Please close all programs before executing the Windows NT-based installer. Due to the somewhat increased risk of errors updating the BIOS from within Windows (as compared to using the boot diskette method), it is HIGHLY recommended that the computer be connected to AC power via the AC adapter, and that the power-save mode is set to 'Full Power' or the equivalent while installing the BIOS. The Windows NT-based BIOS installer, setup.exe, will install the flash BIOS when run under Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, or Windows XP. The Windows NT-based installer requires Administrator priveleges on the target system, and, for Windows 2000/XP, requires that the Toshiba Value- added Logic Device driver (TVALD, or ACPI common modules) be installed and working. Windows 95, 98, and Me are not supported. If executed under Windows 9x/Me, the Launcher will not offer the option to install from within Windows. --------------------------------------------------- 2) 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, qx32v210.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 1, 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. Note 2, The BIOS Launcher dialog offers the option to install the BIOS from a bootable diskette. Unfortunately, the BIOS image, and its flash utility are too big to fit on a diskette. If you make the bootable diskette, and boot your PC from it, it will look for the BIOS on your CD/DVD drive. IMPORTANT: 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 for Qosmio X305 -------------------------------------- Version 2.10 2009-04-07 o Implemented the INTEL specification for the Mobile Intel 45 Express Chipset (Cantiga) to improve stability. o Addressed a potential issue with the computer not completing power up after the power button has been pushed. (BIOS workaround for A16 top swap register be set issue.) o Fixed: 1394DV stream drop. o Added the "Auto" item in the BIOS setup menu for HDMI-CEC/DisplayPort. Version 1.90 2009-01-26 o Added: NB9E-GT1 VBIOS (Video BIOS). Version 1.80 2009-01-07 o Modified: CPU type command to EC for Tj105. o Updated the JMB380 BIOS porting guide to V1.9 for 1394 FIFO. o Modified: Touchpad HWID issue - Synaptics touchpad driver can be installed by Windows Update. Version 1.70 2008-11-11 o Updated the nVIDIA NB9E-GS Video BIOS (VBIOS). o Modified CPU thermal selection. o Fixed: Can not set the user password with the HW Utility. o Updated the nVIDIA NB9P-GS VBIOS. o Made a modification to clear CMOS data when CMOS data is lost, as a workaround for a BIOS password auto set issue. o Implemented Tj100 fan parameters. o Fixed: System will be woken up by an air conditioner remote controller. Version 1.40 2008-10-10 o Corrected: In the following situation, the Wireless Antenna LED was OFF when it should have been ON: Wireless Antenna ON/OFF switch is ON, and Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are OFF (i.e. disabled in Windows Device Manager). Version 1.30 2008-08-18 o Added an HDMI/DP option in the BIOS setup menu. o Added an EEPROM solution for CIR detection. o Updated the NVIDIA VBIOS. o Updated the Merom CPU uCode to A3. o Modified an LED setting after the BIOS is flashed. o Made a change so the UWB GPIO pin is always enabled and can only be controlled by the Wireless LAN On/Off switch. o Implemented an EEPROM read function to detect UWB hardware. o Made a change so the WLAN LED can be turned on if UWB hardware is detected. Version 1.20 2008-07-11 o Added a Winphlash64 feature for BIOS updates. o Disabled JMB38x ASPM to improve 1394 performance. o Added a BIOS function to support CIR device detection. o Reduced ACPI command response time to fix an ACPI event error. o Added a sensor button workaround to prevent MCE from launching intermittently when the on/off button is pressed. Version 1.00 2008-07-07 o First production BIOS release for this model. **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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