README.TXT 05-03-2002 CDC
Flash BIOS version 2.30 for Satellite 3000-S353
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This BIOS is applicable to the following models:
Satellite 3000-S353
Satellite 3005-S303
Satellite 3005-S403
For purposes of this document, the term "Satellite 3000-S353"
is used to generically refer to all of the models listed above.
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This archive contains the following files:
README.TXT Installation/usage instructions in ASCII text format
README.COM Self-displaying version of installation/usage instructions
1342D23.EXE Self-extracting diskette image of BIOS install diskette
INSTINFO.BAT DOS batch file that creates install disk and displays README
file
This BIOS version is Windows XP compatible and supports ACPI functionality
********************************** CAUTION! *********************************
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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.
It is recommended that all PCMCIA cards be removed from the system prior to
upgrading the BIOS. Also advisable is disconnecting any connected printers,
scanners, external mice, or other connected devices.
******************** BIOS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS *************************
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This release of the electronic distribution BIOS utilizes a self-extracting
ZIP file that, when run under Windows or Win-OS2, creates a bootable BIOS
installation diskette.
Since you're reading this, you were obviously able to extract the downloaded
file. If you also created the BIOS installation diskette as a part of the
extraction process, you're ready to follow the installation instructions
below.
If you didn't create the installation diskette during the extraction phase,
or if you extracted the downloaded file with PKUnZip or WinZip, you can
create the installation diskette by executing the INSTINFO program from the
DOS command prompt.
Install this BIOS using the following steps:
WINDOWS 3.x:
o Close all open programs
o From Program Manager, click on File/Exit Windows
Windows exits to a MS-DOS command prompt
o Insert the BIOS installation diskette into your diskette drive (A:)
o Press Ctrl-Alt-Del (press and hold the <Ctrl> and <Alt> keys and press
the <Del> key) to restart the system
OTHER OPERATING SYSTEMS
o Close all open programs
o Shut down the operating system
o Insert the BIOS installation diskette into your diskette drive (A:)
o 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. When the Flash BIOS
installation is complete, the computer will reboot automatically. When the
screen goes black after the BIOS installs, eject the BIOS installation
diskette.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THIS RELEASE
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If you are unable to use the Windows self-extractor, the self-extracting
ZIP archive can be extracted by executing it from a DOS prompt or it can be
extracted using PKUNZIP 2.04G or an equivalent UnZIP utility. A DOS batch
file, INSTINFO.BAT is provided in the ZIP archive which will create the BIOS
installation diskette. If all else fails, you can execute the
self-extracting diskette image manually. This file is named 1342D23.EXE , and
needs a parameter of A: (1342D23 A:) to successfully create the diskette in
drive A:
The self-extracting diskette image, 1342D23.EXE , will run under MS-DOS or a
command prompt under Windows 95/98, NT, or OS/2. PLEASE NOTE that long
directory names in the path where the self-extracting image file is stored
under Windows 9x or NT will cause the self-extracting image to abort. Long
directory names are supported under OS/2.
CHANGE HISTORY
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Version 2.30 04-25-2002
o VGA BIOS was updated to V3.10.01.49.05 to fix an issue with a garbage
display under a Windows XP DOS prompt.
o Corrected a problem where the password would be cleared if pressing
Ctrl+Alt+Del three times when the Toshiba logo screen appears.
o Corrected a problem where, when turning up the volume to maximum before
logging off, then turning down the volume before logging in, will cause
the volume bar to disappear when logging in.
o Corrected a problem where, when accessing the 2nd HDD under the 2nd HDD
only mode, will lead to no HDD LED.
Version 2.20 11-19-2001
o Corrected a problem where if a system was booted to DOS and the Fn+F5 is
used to toggle between the internal and external display if warm booted,
the system would hang.
o A function was added to enable wake from standby while a USB device is
connected.
Version 2.10 08-10-2001
o A change was made so that the Intel Applet driver will properly change
to the correct mode after a power-state change when the PC is in in
Stand-by state.
o Corrected an issue where the first digit in RTC could not be set, and
kept resetting to "3" by itself after entering BIOS setup.
Version 2.00 08-08-2001
o Added support for Windows XP Standby/Resume.
o Corrected DMA66 HDD write-timing.
o Fixed an issue that, when the Supervisor and User password are set, the
Supervisor password would be cleared. It would not be possible to
change any settings in the BIOS except date & time.
o Corrected a problem where the battery meter would not refresh after
resuming from Hibernation and showed the battery when manually
refreshed.
o Corrected an issue that caused the computer to go into Hibernation if
the AC was disconnected, even if remaining battery power was not at a
critical level.
o Corrected a problem that caused the computer not to boot from TEAC USB
with a Fujitsu HDD installed.
o Fixed a "Warm Swap" issue with FDD/CD-ROM/DVD, when running Windows 98
or Windows ME.
o Corrected a problem that, when in Hibernation, swapping the FDD to a 2nd
HDD or DVD/Combo CD-ROM showed the FDD icon (A:) in My Computer.
Version 1.90 08-01-2001
o Wrong string was displayed for invalid password. This was corrected.
o Corrected a problem that caused the computer to lock up after removing a
Matsushita DVD Drive from the computer.
o The change was made to add a Hot Swap utility for the SelectBay, when
running Windows 98 SE and Windows ME.
o Corrected a string of text in a Boot item specific help portion of the
BIOS Setup Menu.
o The Flash Utility was modified because date/time could not be set after
flashing the BIOS.
o Corrected a problem that, when running Windows 2000, the computer would
hang when using wall paper and an Applet driver.
Version 1.80 08-01-2001
o Corrected a hibernation problem caused by a second HDD being changed in
the SelectBay.
o Corrected a problem that, when running Windows 2000,caused the computer
to not be able to go into Hibernation after coming out of Resume.
o Corrected a problem using the "C" key for passowrd in BIOS setup.
o Corrected a problem that, when running Windows 2000., would cause the
computer to fail when coming out Standby (S1), resulting in a flashing
LED.
o A change was made to support SelectBay swap driver T9.
o Corrected a problem in Windows 98 that caused the SelectBay swap driver
to hang after the computer was coming out of Standby (S1.)
o Corrected a problem that caused the Hardware Compatibility Test ACPI
pre-OS test to fail.
o Corrected a problem that caused an inability to clear the CMOS password
using the "J1" jumper.
Version 1.60 06-22-2001
o Initial production BIOS for Satellite 3000-S353, 3005-S303, and
3005-S403.
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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.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.