README.TXT 07-28-2001 CDC
Flash BIOS version 9.30 for Tecra 8000 Series
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This BIOS is applicable to the following models:
Tecra 8000 Series
For purposes of this document, the term "Tecra 8000 Series"
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
1116D930.EXE Self-extracting diskette image of BIOS install diskette
BIOFC1AT.COM Flash BIOS 9.30 image for Tecra 8000 Series
(provided here for installation methods 2 and 3)
CHGBIOSA.EXE Flash BIOS update utility version 4.13
(provided here for installation methods 2 and 3)
INSTINFO.BAT DOS batch file that creates install disk and displays README
file
This BIOS version is Windows 2000 compatible and supports Plug and Play,
and 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. In the event of this occurring, the
BIOS Key Installation Method, described below, can be used to recover from
this error condition.
If you are upgrading a number of computers with this BIOS, the BIOS key
installation method is the quickest.
It is recommended that all PCMCIA cards be removed from the system prior to
upgrading the BIOS. Also recommended is detaching the computer from any
docking device (Desk Station, port replicator, etc.) which may be attached.
It is not unusual to see a CMOS 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 error again.
******************** BIOS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS *************************
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There are three ways to install this BIOS version:
1) Use the bootable diskette that is automatically created by the Windows
UnZip process (Recommended)
2) At startup by holding down the F12 key.
3) Run CHGBIOSA.EXE at the command prompt.
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1) BOOT DISKETTE INSTALLATION METHOD (Recommended)
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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 9x, Me, 2000, NT:
o Close all open programs
o Insert the BIOS installation diskette into your diskette drive (A:)
o Click Start
o Click Shutdown
o Click the radio button next to "Restart the computer?"
o Click Yes
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 success message is 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 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 1116D930.EXE, and
needs a parameter of A: (1116D930 A:) to successfully create the diskette in
drive A:
The self-extracting diskette image, 1116D930.EXE, will run under MS-DOS or a
command prompt under Windows 9x, Me, 2000, 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/2K will cause the self-extracting image to abort. Long
directory names are supported under OS/2.
2) BIOS KEY INSTALLATION METHOD
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Your Toshiba computer has a special keyboard function to install an
updated BIOS image.
To use this function, hold down the F12 key while the computer is
powered on. The computer MUST be in BOOT mode, not Resume mode.
This installation method will only work with the internal keyboard. If
your computer is docked with the display closed and you are using an external
keyboard, the computer will need to be undocked and the internal keyboard's
F12 key used.
When the computer starts up with the F12 key depressed, the following
message appears:
'Ready for BIOS update. Place the BIOS diskette in the drive, and press
any key when ready to proceed.'
Insert the diskette that contains CHGBIOSA.EXE and BIOFC1AT.COM,
and press any key. The CHGBIOSA program will automatically load the
BIOFC1AT.COM file.
3) RUN CHGBIOSA.EXE AT THE COMMAND PROMPT
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The CHGBIOSA program is designed to be run from the MS-DOS command
prompt. It cannot be run in a DOS box inside of Windows 3.x, Windows 9x,
OS/2 or other operating systems. It also will not run if a Memory Manager,
like EMM386, is loaded. The CHGBIOSA program can be run from a
floppy disk, hard drive, or PCMCIA drive. However, you will need a floppy
diskette (high or low density) in your A: drive at the time the CHGBIOSA
program is run.
When the CHGBIOSA program is executed by itself, it will prompt you
to specify where the BIOS image file, BIOFC1AT.COM is located. Enter
the complete path and file name. Example: C:\4800V93\BIOFC1AT.COM.
NOTE!
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If your path for BIOFC1AT.COM is anywhere other than the root directory
of the A: drive (A:\BIOFC1AT.COM), CHGBIOSA will copy the BIOS image
file from its current location to the root directory of A: drive.
Optionally, the CHGBIOSA program can also be run from a single command
which includes the path to the BIOFC1AT.COM file.
Example: CHGBIOSA C:\4800V93\BIOFC1AT.COM
CHANGE HISTORY
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Version 9.30 07-26-2001
o A change was made to correct a problem that some PC cards with a
single spec for 16 bit and 3.3VDC may malfunction.
Version 9.20 03-02-2001
o A problem resuming the computer was corrected. The computer, when
running Windows 2000, took about 2 minutes to resume from Hibernation
when the CD-ROM, Teac CD-224E-B30, (ZA2055P04) was connected to the
Selectable Bay.
Version 9.10 06-30-2000
o Power management controlling power consumption and tempurature has
been improved.
Version 9.00 02-07-2000
o BIOS for Pentium II and Pentium III models were intergrated.
o A change was made to support Windows 2000.
o The System BIOS was changed so that heat control of the fan would be
done by using Watch Dog timer function of EC. (If EC doesn't support
Watchdog Timer, for those with EC version 1.50 and lower, the heat
control method used is unchanged. The fan always rotates on models
that use a CPU of 500MHz and higher. For others, fan rotation is
controlled, based on CPU temperature.
o A change was made so that two ATAPI devices could be supported.
o Corrected a problem with the Eject Password. The problem occurred
when the Eject Password was set to Enable, and the computer was docked
to the Desk Station. After shutdown, when running Windows 98, and
then pressing the eject switch on the Desk Station, the system didn't
ask for a password.
o Corrected a problem where, after pre-installing Windows 95/98,
execting hibernation without shutting down the computer, resulted in
an intermittent hibernation error.
Version 8.50 11-03-1999
o This BIOS is for Tecra 8000 models equipped with the 500MHz Pentium
only. A change was made to allow the fan to run at all times. This
will prevent any overheating conditions should the computer hang and
is unable to otherwise control heat.
Version 8.20 07-14-1999
o Corrected a problem that in "Display Auto Off Mode" in DOS mode.
Turning ON the display from the "Display Off" state, caused an all
white display.
o Corrected in problem that "Wake-up on LAN" did not work running
Windows '98, 2nd edition.
o Corrected a problem that "Wake-up on LAN" did not work with
"Password=Not Registered" in Setup, caused the computer to re-start
under "Instant Security" state.
o This BIOS is intended for Tecra 8000 models with processor speeds less
than 500MHz. FDD problems are likely when using this BIOS with 500MHz
models.
Version 8.10 06-04-1999
o BIOS support for CPU with clock speed of 400MHz.
o Correct a problem that, when running Windows 95/98, with "Legacy USB"
enabled, and a USB mouse attached, the computer would hang when
suspend or resume was executed.
o Corrected a problem that, when the computer went into hibernation,
running Windows 95, and a USB mouse was attached, the computer would
hang coming out of hibernation.
o Corrected a problem that, when the computer was running in "Low
Processor Speed", and the FN+F5 keys were used to switch between
displays, there would be a very long pause.
o Corrected a resume failure problem when running Windows 98. When the
computer is suspended and the Select Bay lock has been put into the
unlocked position; a warning message will appear when the the computer
is powered on. When the Select Bay lock is then moved to the locked
position, the computer will display experience a resume failure.
o Corrected a problem that, when "USB Legacy = Enabled" was set in BIOS
Setup, and using a USB keyboard, the "\" character key did not work.
Version 8.00 03-01-1999
o Corrected a problem in Windows '98 with a hang when operating under
ACPI mode. C3 state function was disabled completely.
Version 7.A0 01-11-1999
o Corrected a problem where, under Win98 with the Processing Speed set
to low, the system with a CPU module (Dixon 333MHz) can hang.
o Corrected a problem where, if a SCSI card is connected under Win98,
suspending and waking the system resulted in a system hang.
o Corrected a problem where, after setting the display resolution to
1024X768 16M colors, if booting the system with a CRT disconnected,
there would be no image on the LCD.
o Corrected a problem where, in the case of resuming, the system would
hang.
Version 7.90 12-14-1998
o Corrected a problem where, when the Deskstation V Plus is connected
with a PCI card (IBM Auto Wake Token Ring Card 4/16 (EH10)) and
starting Win95, "!" appears in the Secondary IDE Controller section of
Device Manager.
o Corrected a problem where, if an Eject password is registered under
Win98, the capability existed to undock a system without entering a
password by unchecking "Enable Password Prompt".
o Corrected a problem where, under Windows 98, the system could hang
during hibernation suspend. Note: This and later versions of BIOS
must be used in conjunction with video driver
V4.10.01.5200-T2.00.04-02C or later.
o Corrected a problem where the system would hang in the middle of the
shutdown process if shutting down the system using the power switch
under Win98 with the display off.
o Corrected a problem where, after suspending the system under Win98 and
opening or closing the lid while the system is off and then resuming
the system, the result would be a resume failure.
o Corrected a problem where suspending or resuming the system under
Win95 or Win98 would lead to an all white or all black LCD.
Version 7.80 12-03-1998
o Corrected a problem where the image on the LCD would disappear if the
system is hot-docked or hot-undocked under multi-monitor mode.
o Corrected a problem of an improper color setting when using Test &
Diagnostic to set the screen to 320x200 (mode 0Dh).
o Corrected a problem where, under Win98 ACPI mode, the system would
hang when changing the processor to C3 state.
o Corrected a problem where, in the System Setup menu (TSETUP), if the
Home key is being held down for a short period of time, then the whole
display would become black.
o Corrected a problem where the system password will be disabled even
when an incorrect password service diskette is used.
o Corrected a problem where, under Win98, if the Eject Password is
enabled, the Desk Station 5 Plus cannot be recognized by the system if
the system is restarted after an incorrect Eject Password is input
three times.
Version 7.70 10-30-1998
o Corrected to resolve an issue where, under Windows 98, the mouse
pointer would disappear after a suspend/resume event if the pointer
was pointing to the start menu.
o Corrected an issue where hot-undocking would fail under Windows 98 if
the LAN Docker ethernet controller is disabled in Device Manager, and
the system had been cold-booted in the Docker.
o Corrected to fix hot-swapping problems with the SelectBay FDD.
Version 7.60 09-01-1998
o Corrected to eliminate the possibility of a system shutdown if the CPU
module's ambient air temperature had not reached the shutdown limit.
o The VGA BIOS was updated for enhanced performance at 1024x768x24bpp.
o Support was added for LS-120 in the SelectBay.
o Updated to improve support for Libretto style (PCMCIA) FDD when
docked.
o Corrected a problem where if the system was set to Cardbus/16-bit
mode, it would hang while booting with an R2 card (such as a modem)
present.
o Added a temperature parameter as a countermeasure against heat
problems for the DVD model.
o Eliminated the noise from the coil on the CPU during CPU throttling.
o Added a warning message when an illegal update is done for the
Japanese domestic model.
Version 7.50 08-17-1998
o Corrected a problem where a reset signal to the modem controller was
not generated causing a system hang under resume mode.
o Corrected a problem where, under Windows NT with the AC adapter
disconnected during display auto-off, the display will turn on.
Version 7.40 07-25-1998
o Corrected a problem where the system would hang under Windows 98 while
utilizing the hibernation function.
Version 7.30 07-17-1998
o Initial Production BIOS for Tecra 8000
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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.
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