TOSHIBA SATELLITE A60-S166

ACPI Flash BIOS version 1.10 for Satellite A60-S156
Change History
Version 1.10    07-01-2004Initial production BIOS for Satellite A60/A65 models.

ACPI Flash BIOS version 1.40 for Satellite A60-S156
Change History
Version 1.40    07-06-2004Fixed a problem where Sony batteries would not charge to 100% Fixed a problem where EMPINV.EXE / DMI would not run and would create an error message. Fixed a problem where the system would hang on the Dynabook boot logo. Fixed a problem where the system would not automatically reboot after updating the BIOS by using the "FLASHIT.EXE" utility. Fixed the Hynix-DTJ RAM R.S.T. issue. Dynamic calculating of remaining battery life. Fixed the LG panel LP150X08-A3 ID=6 Fixed an issue where the JP HDD recovery function doesn't work after erasing the HDD partition. Fixed an issue where the system can't power on after system shutdown on the DOS mode.
Version 1.10    07-01-2004Initial production BIOS for Satellite A60/A65 models.

ACPI Flash BIOS version 1.50 for Satellite A60-S156
Change History
Version 1.50    09-08-2004Added the Intel Celeron D-stepping micro code. Eliminated an issue where the system was unable to properly recognize the Toshiba / Matsushita 14.1 inch LCDs when the LCD was connected. Eliminated a problem where the system would not start when power was applied. Fixed a problem where W2k can't enter suspend if enable USB mouse S3 wakeup function. BIOS has been modified to respond back the status of the wireless LAN.
Version 1.40    07-06-2004Fixed a problem where Sony batteries would not charge to 100% Fixed a problem where EMPINV.EXE / DMI would not run and would create an error message. Fixed a problem where the system would hang on the Dynabook boot logo. Fixed a problem where the system would not automatically reboot after updating the BIOS by using the "FLASHIT.EXE" utility. Fixed the Hynix-DTJ RAM R.S.T. issue. Dynamic calculating of remaining battery life. Fixed the LG panel LP150X08-A3 ID=6 Fixed an issue where the JP HDD recovery function doesn't work after erasing the HDD partition. Fixed an issue where the system can't power on after system shutdown on the DOS mode.
Version 1.10    07-01-2004Initial production BIOS for Satellite A60/A65 models.

ACPI Flash BIOS version 1.70 for Satellite A60-S156
Change History
Version 1.70    10-22-2004Added Intel Prescott D-stepping 4F1H micro code. Fixed a problem with the DMI OEM string "Energy Star standby time-out" issue. Added Intel P4 processor (Prescott) D0 M1DF3413 microcode. Added Intel P4 processor (Northwood) D1 M08F292F microcode. Added Intel P4 processor (Prescott) E0 MBDF4109 microcode. Added support for Intel P4 processor (Prescott) E-stepping F41H. The CPU must run with Windows SP2 (CPU driver). Fixed a problem where Fn F9 status cannot save after a system shutdown. Fixed potential overheating issue by enabling the EC watchdog timer (4 seconds) before EC passes control to BIOS.
Version 1.50    09-08-2004Added the Intel Celeron D-stepping micro code. Eliminated an issue where the system was unable to properly recognize the Toshiba / Matsushita 14.1 inch LCDs when the LCD was connected. Eliminated a problem where the system would not start when power was applied. Fixed a problem where W2k can't enter suspend if enable USB mouse S3 wakeup function. BIOS has been modified to respond back the status of the wireless LAN.
Version 1.40    07-06-2004Fixed a problem where Sony batteries would not charge to 100% Fixed a problem where EMPINV.EXE / DMI would not run and would create an error message. Fixed a problem where the system would hang on the Dynabook boot logo. Fixed a problem where the system would not automatically reboot after updating the BIOS by using the "FLASHIT.EXE" utility. Fixed the Hynix-DTJ RAM R.S.T. issue. Dynamic calculating of remaining battery life. Fixed the LG panel LP150X08-A3 ID=6 Fixed an issue where the JP HDD recovery function doesn't work after erasing the HDD partition. Fixed an issue where the system can't power on after system shutdown on the DOS mode.
Version 1.10    07-01-2004Initial production BIOS for Satellite A60/A65 models.

ACPI Flash BIOS version 1.80 for Satellite A60-S156
Change History
Version 1.80    11-22-2004Made a change of the first step fan speed from 2200 RPM to 2500RPM, thereby reducing the loud fan noise during low speed. Made a change to the battery discharging over-current points for CPU throttling. Corrected the abnormal Access leds in external hub LAN during the S4, S5 state.
Version 1.70    10-22-2004Added Intel Prescott D-stepping 4F1H micro code. Fixed a problem with the DMI OEM string "Energy Star standby time-out" issue. Added Intel P4 processor (Prescott) D0 M1DF3413 microcode. Added Intel P4 processor (Northwood) D1 M08F292F microcode. Added Intel P4 processor (Prescott) E0 MBDF4109 microcode. Added support for Intel P4 processor (Prescott) E-stepping F41H. The CPU must run with Windows SP2 (CPU driver). Fixed a problem where Fn F9 status cannot save after a system shutdown. Fixed potential overheating issue by enabling the EC watchdog timer (4 seconds) before EC passes control to BIOS.
Version 1.50    09-08-2004Added the Intel Celeron D-stepping micro code. Eliminated an issue where the system was unable to properly recognize the Toshiba / Matsushita 14.1 inch LCDs when the LCD was connected. Eliminated a problem where the system would not start when power was applied. Fixed a problem where W2k can't enter suspend if enable USB mouse S3 wakeup function. BIOS has been modified to respond back the status of the wireless LAN.
Version 1.40    07-06-2004Fixed a problem where Sony batteries would not charge to 100% Fixed a problem where EMPINV.EXE / DMI would not run and would create an error message. Fixed a problem where the system would hang on the Dynabook boot logo. Fixed a problem where the system would not automatically reboot after updating the BIOS by using the "FLASHIT.EXE" utility. Fixed the Hynix-DTJ RAM R.S.T. issue. Dynamic calculating of remaining battery life. Fixed the LG panel LP150X08-A3 ID=6 Fixed an issue where the JP HDD recovery function doesn't work after erasing the HDD partition. Fixed an issue where the system can't power on after system shutdown on the DOS mode.
Version 1.10    07-01-2004Initial production BIOS for Satellite A60/A65 models.

ACPI Flash BIOS version 1.8C for Satellite A60-S156
Change History
Version 1.8C    01-25-2005Disabled AGP_STOP_BUSY to fix a power-on blue screen issue. Added the Sharp panel brightness table.
Version 1.80    11-22-2004Made a change of the first step fan speed from 2200 RPM to 2500RPM, thereby reducing the loud fan noise during low speed. Made a change to the battery discharging over-current points for CPU throttling. Corrected the abnormal Access leds in external hub LAN during the S4, S5 state.
Version 1.70    10-22-2004Added Intel Prescott D-stepping 4F1H micro code. Fixed a problem with the DMI OEM string "Energy Star standby time-out" issue. Added Intel P4 processor (Prescott) D0 M1DF3413 microcode. Added Intel P4 processor (Northwood) D1 M08F292F microcode. Added Intel P4 processor (Prescott) E0 MBDF4109 microcode. Added support for Intel P4 processor (Prescott) E-stepping F41H. The CPU must run with Windows SP2 (CPU driver). Fixed a problem where Fn F9 status cannot save after a system shutdown. Fixed potential overheating issue by enabling the EC watchdog timer (4 seconds) before EC passes control to BIOS.
Version 1.50    09-08-2004Added the Intel Celeron D-stepping micro code. Eliminated an issue where the system was unable to properly recognize the Toshiba / Matsushita 14.1 inch LCDs when the LCD was connected. Eliminated a problem where the system would not start when power was applied. Fixed a problem where W2k can't enter suspend if enable USB mouse S3 wakeup function. BIOS has been modified to respond back the status of the wireless LAN.
Version 1.40    07-06-2004Fixed a problem where Sony batteries would not charge to 100% Fixed a problem where EMPINV.EXE / DMI would not run and would create an error message. Fixed a problem where the system would hang on the Dynabook boot logo. Fixed a problem where the system would not automatically reboot after updating the BIOS by using the "FLASHIT.EXE" utility. Fixed the Hynix-DTJ RAM R.S.T. issue. Dynamic calculating of remaining battery life. Fixed the LG panel LP150X08-A3 ID=6 Fixed an issue where the JP HDD recovery function doesn't work after erasing the HDD partition. Fixed an issue where the system can't power on after system shutdown on the DOS mode.
Version 1.10    07-01-2004Initial production BIOS for Satellite A60/A65 models.

ACPI Flash BIOS version 1.90 for Satellite A60
Change History
Version 1.90    03-17-2005Made a change to prevent bypassing the system password. Update Prescott E0 CPU F41H microcode to 12. Update Prescott D0 CPU F34H microcode to 14. Change lid switch behavior to "brightness off" instead of "panel off". Changed CAS latency to CL2.5 with external Hynix memory.
Version 1.8C    01-25-2005Disabled AGP_STOP_BUSY to fix a power-on blue screen issue. Added the Sharp panel brightness table.
Version 1.80    11-22-2004Made a change of the first step fan speed from 2200 RPM to 2500RPM, thereby reducing the loud fan noise during low speed. Made a change to the battery discharging over-current points for CPU throttling. Corrected the abnormal Access leds in external hub LAN during the S4, S5 state.
Version 1.70    10-22-2004Added Intel Prescott D-stepping 4F1H micro code. Fixed a problem with the DMI OEM string "Energy Star standby time-out" issue. Added Intel P4 processor (Prescott) D0 M1DF3413 microcode. Added Intel P4 processor (Northwood) D1 M08F292F microcode. Added Intel P4 processor (Prescott) E0 MBDF4109 microcode. Added support for Intel P4 processor (Prescott) E-stepping F41H. The CPU must run with Windows SP2 (CPU driver). Fixed a problem where Fn F9 status cannot save after a system shutdown. Fixed potential overheating issue by enabling the EC watchdog timer (4 seconds) before EC passes control to BIOS.
Version 1.50    09-08-2004Added the Intel Celeron D-stepping micro code. Eliminated an issue where the system was unable to properly recognize the Toshiba / Matsushita 14.1 inch LCDs when the LCD was connected. Eliminated a problem where the system would not start when power was applied. Fixed a problem where W2k can't enter suspend if enable USB mouse S3 wakeup function. BIOS has been modified to respond back the status of the wireless LAN.
Version 1.40    07-06-2004Fixed a problem where Sony batteries would not charge to 100% Fixed a problem where EMPINV.EXE / DMI would not run and would create an error message. Fixed a problem where the system would hang on the Dynabook boot logo. Fixed a problem where the system would not automatically reboot after updating the BIOS by using the "FLASHIT.EXE" utility. Fixed the Hynix-DTJ RAM R.S.T. issue. Dynamic calculating of remaining battery life. Fixed the LG panel LP150X08-A3 ID=6 Fixed an issue where the JP HDD recovery function doesn't work after erasing the HDD partition. Fixed an issue where the system can't power on after system shutdown on the DOS mode.
Version 1.10    07-01-2004Initial production BIOS for Satellite A60/A65 models.

Toshiba DMI Update Utility for Satellite A60/A65 This Utility will eliminate the "Wrong machine" messages when you try to restore the factory software image from the Config Builder CD or PIRAD CD/DVD. Click for more information about this issue.
Requires either a bootable diskette drive (FDD), or bootable CD-ROM (CD-RW, DVD-ROM/RW). If no FDD is available, requires access to CD authoring (burning) software and hardware.

Instructions for DVD Firmware Update This file provides instructions for the installation of the DVD drive firmware addressing issues with DVD-RAM2 media.
This update is applicable to the following drives:
SD-R2212
SD-R2412
SD-R2512
R6112
Click here to go to the download page for the firmware update.
Click here to view the Support Bulletin addressing this issue.

Toshiba PC Diagnostic Tool

Microsoft Hotfix KB950233-Fixes incorrect total memory reported by msinfo32.exe This is a Microsoft Hotfix intended to correct an incorrect data type used to calculate total physical memory in the the msinfo32.exe tool. This program should be run on Windows Vista 64-bit based Toshiba computers only, and will install a Microsoft update based on the knowledge base article at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950233.
Installation of this Hotfix will correct the following MSINFO32.EXE issue:
The Microsoft System Information tool (msinfo32.exe) does not disply the amount of physical memory installed correctly in the Vista 64-bit Operating System with 4GB or more memory installed.
Hotfix Installation Instructions
Save the file to a convenient location such as the Windows Desktop.
Double-click the downloaded file to begin the update.

This firmware update addresses issues with DVD-RAM2 media, which is not compatible with these drives.
This firmware update is for the following optical disc drives:
SD-R2212
SD-R2412
SD-R2512
R6112

Click here to download instructions for installation of the new firmware.
Click here to view the Support Bulletin addressing this issue.

Toshiba Fax Extension

Atheros 802.11a/b/g WiFi Client Utility

TI PCI-1620 CardBus Controller with UltraMedia Driver Satellite A60-S1561, A60-S166, A60-S1661, A60-S1591, A60-S159, A60-S1592ST, A60-S156, A60-S1662, A60-S1591ST, A65-S136, A65-S1261

Microsoft CPU Driver for Intel Mobile Pentium 4M (Prescott) Processors This is a BIOS-locked Web release of Microsoft QFE KB832885. It will only install on Toshiba PCs.

Toshiba Controls

Toshiba Hotkey Utility for Display Devices

Realtek Ethernet LAN Driver

Toshiba Fast Infrared Driver

Toshiba Hotkey Utility

Toshiba Hard Disk Partition Extension Utility

Realtek Audio Driver

Synaptics Pointing Device Driver

Toshiba Power Saver

Toshiba Utilities

ATI Chipset, Display, and IDE Driver

Toshiba Zooming Utility

Atheros 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN Driver

Toshiba Console

Toshiba Software Modem Driver

Toshiba Touch & Launch Utility

Toshiba SRS WOW Plugin

DVD RAM Driver Software

Toshiba Software Modem Driver

Toshiba TBIOS Driver

Toshiba Skins

Toshiba Skins

Toshiba Spanish Modem Manual for V.92 internal modems
This document is applicable only to Toshiba portable PCs with internal V.92 modems.
Please refer to the detailed specifications for your Toshiba portable to determine if you have a V.92 modem

Toshiba Addendum for Atheros WiFi Driver The information in this document supersedes that which is contained in the documentation that shipped with your Toshiba computer, and reflects the most up-to-date information for your system.