README.TXT 06-21-2005 CDC
Flash BIOS version 1.60 for Tecra S2/A3
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This BIOS is applicable to the following models:
Tecra A3
Tecra S2
For purposes of this document, the term "Tecra S2/A3"
is used to generically refer to all of the models listed above.
This BIOS version is Windows XP compatible and supports Plug and Play, and
ACPI functionality.
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This archive contains the following files:
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README.TXT Installation/usage instructions in ASCII text format
README.COM Self-displaying version of installation/usage instructions
1415D16.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.
ts2_a3v16.iso ISO Image of bootable BIOS Installation CD-ROM
See instructions below regarding the use of this image
********************** 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. 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.
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BIOS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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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
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1) BOOT DISKETTE INSTALLATION METHOD (Recommended)
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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, 1415D16.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.
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4) BOOT CD-ROM INSTALLATION METHOD
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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,
ts2_a3v16.iso, provided in this distribution. 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 change the boot priority in BIOS setup 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 BIOS, 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.
For your CD authoring/burning software, follow the instructions for creating
a CD from an ISO image. Brief instructions for some CD authoring/burning
software can be found in ISOCDROM.TXT, which is included in this package.
CHANGE HISTORY
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Version 1.60 06-01-2005
o A change was made to correct serial port malfunctions that occur when
the computer is docked.
o A change was made to correct the French description for "LCD Display
Stretch".
o A change was made to correct FIR data transfer issues that occurred on
some Celeron CPU based computers.
o ATI GFX L0 support was disabled.
o Battery information was changed.
o A change was made to correct situations where the CTRL key locks on
Japanese keyboards, when Fn+CTRL+Back (Home) is pressed, and the Fn key
is released first.
o A change was made to correct intermittent situations where the
computer's Power LED stays on even after the computer is turned off.
Version 1.50 05-03-2005
o Made a change to support the HDD password function. (In Dynabook model
only).
o Made a change to eliminate a "PCI system error on Bus/Device/Function
xxxh" message when copying data to a USB 2.0 disk device in DOS.
o Made a change to recognize certain USB 2.0 flash devices. Previously
unrecognized devices include: IO DATA - Easy Disk Platinum 1GB; SONY -
USM64A 64MB; TwinMOS - 32MB; TOSHIBA - Hi speed USB2.0 256MB.
Version 1.40 03-28-2005
o Updated the ATI M22/M24 Video BIOS due to Hynix VRAM blue screen issues.
o Made a change to correct an intermittent problem where PXE could not
connect to a production line server.
o Made a change to correct a problem where the display will stay dark and
the HDD sounds as if it is trying to boot over and over again if the
supervisor password is set to "qwerty".
o Made a change to correct a problem where the system will not boot after
the Supervisor Passwords is set.
o Changed the DMI information for CPU L1 cache size to 32KB.
o Changed the "Set HDD User Password" text in the Japanese Setup screen.
o Updated the Microcode for the Dothan B1 stepping CPU, revision 18.
o Updated the Intel Alviso memory reference code - (MRC) v1.9.
o Made a change so a Select Bay device (ODD, HDD, and FDD) can be safely
removed while powered on.
o Modified the LCD panel PWM DAC value and added support for a Sharp LCD
panel.
Version 1.20 03-01-2005
o Initial production BIOS release for Tecra S2, and Tecra A3.
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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.