README.TXT 11-03-2004 CDC Flash BIOS version 1.70 for Satellite A60-S156 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. ------------------------------------------- This archive contains the following files: ------------------------------------------- README.TXT Installation/usage instructions in ASCII text format README.COM Self-displaying version of installation/usage instructions 1402D17.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. 1a60v17.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, 1402D17.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, 1a60v17.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 -------------- Version 1.70 10-22-2004 o Added Intel Prescott D-stepping 4F1H micro code. o Fixed a problem with the DMI OEM string "Energy Star standby time-out" issue. o Added Intel P4 processor (Prescott) D0 M1DF3413 microcode. o Added Intel P4 processor (Northwood) D1 M08F292F microcode. o Added Intel P4 processor (Prescott) E0 MBDF4109 microcode. o Added support for Intel P4 processor (Prescott) E-stepping F41H. The CPU must run with Windows SP2 (CPU driver). o Fixed a problem where Fn+F9 status cannot save after a system shutdown. Enabled the EC watchdog timer (4 seconds) before EC passes control to BIOS. Version 1.50 09-08-2004 o Added the Intel Celeron D-stepping micro code. o Eliminated an issue where the system was unable to properly recognize the Toshiba / Matsushita 14.1 inch LCDs when the LCD was connected. o Eliminated a problem where the system would not start when power was applied. o Fixed a problem where W2k can't enter suspend if enable USB mouse S3 wakeup function. o BIOS has been modified to respond back the status of the wireless LAN. 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. **end**Download Driver Pack
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Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
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Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
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Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
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