README.TXT 07-12-2004 CDC
Flash BIOS version 1.40 for Satellite A60-S156
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This BIOS is applicable to the following models:
Satellite A60-S156
Satellite A60-S1561
Satellite A60-S166
Satellite A60-S1661
Satellite A65-S1062
Satellite A65-S1063
Satellite A65-S1064
Satellite A65-S1065
Satellite A65-S126
Satellite A65-S1261
Satellite A65-S136
Satellite A65-S1361
Satellite A65-S1662
Satellite A65-S1762
For purposes of this document, the term "Satellite A60-S156"
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
1402D14.EXE Self-extracting diskette image of BIOS install diskette
sa60w140.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.
1a60v14.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.
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.
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BIOS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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There are three 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 within Windows NT-based operating systems (XP, 2000, NT 4.0) using
the Windows-based BIOS installer.
3) From the bootable BIOS installation CD-ROM
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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, a message like the one below will be
displayed:
Please push the RESET SW (or turn AC power OFF/ON) to restart!
ROM Write Successful!
Utility Finished!
Eject the diskette from drive A: and turn the computer OFF then ON, or press
the reset switch to restart your computer.
=== 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, 1402D14.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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2) INSTALLATION FROM WITHIN WINDOWS NT/2000/XP
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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, sa60w140.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.
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3) 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,
1a60v14.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 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 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.
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CHANGE HISTORY for Satellite A60-S156
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Version 1.40 07-06-2004
o Fixed a problem where Sony batteries would not charge to 100%
o Fixed a problem where EMPINV.EXE / DMI would not run and would create an
error message.
o Fixed a problem where the system would hang on the Dynabook boot logo.
o Fixed a problem where the system would not automatically reboot after
updating the BIOS by using the "FLASHIT.EXE" utility.
o Fixed the Hynix-DTJ RAM R.S.T. issue.
o Dynamic calculating of remaining battery life.
o Fixed the LG panel LP150X08-A3 ID=6
o Fixed an issue where the JP HDD recovery function doesn't work after
erasing the HDD partition.
o Fixed an issue where the system can't power on after system shutdown on
the DOS mode.
Version 1.10 07-01-2004
o Initial production BIOS for Satellite A60/A65 models.
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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.