Downgrade bios on Satellite A665-S6065

Hi there, my Satellite A665-S6065 has been showing performance/timing problems with some real time 3D applications. I was suggested to run the bios and disable HPET, CPU Enhanced Halt, EIST, Cool n'Quiet, C3/C6, and hiperthreading, but this can't be done from the Phoenix Secure Core Tiano Setup bios. I believe problems have been happening since the last bios update, so my question is what it will happen if I run the bios installation program for the previous bios version. I have installed bios ver 2.30 and I downloaded the installatino program for bios ver 2.20. Thanks in advance.

Not Recommended , if its already installed then you need to deal with it , you will be like hitting the moon for such process , i dont really know the exact solution but since its still just the software issue then why dont you just try to re-install the operating system .
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♥ I tried the Toshiba Windows 7 x64 Home Premium OEM Recovery Environment
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♥ I tried turning off the computer & F8 to enter the Recovery Partition.
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So I “acquired” a Windows 7 x64 Home Premium OEM & tried to install from scratch when the message “No drivers found. Please insert/search for drivers to install before proceeding” came up or something close to that.
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The system is under warranty.
Send it in for repair.

Satellite A665-S6065 Cannot install latest display driver

There is a newer driver on the Toshiba Dowload page (v197.91 5-28-2010).
I can download it, unzip it, but when I try to install it I get the following error:
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You are referring to this driver?
nVidia Display Driver
Try booting into Safe Mode for the installation. That way the replaced driver is not in memory.
Start your computer in safe mode
-Jerry

Cannot update BIOS on Satellite A665

Hi
I desperately need help with updating my BIOS on Satellite A665 as my battery is not charging and the site says for me to update BIOS but it is not letting me update saying battery is less than 10%.
Please someone help me as I have no way of using the laptop without AC power always present.

Hi
What is your current battery level?
I think the BIOS update will prevent updating if the battery level is too low - this is a security feature.
In case your battery will not charge please try to disconnect it wait a second or two. Then connect it again.
Still the same?
If so please let us know which BIOS version is in your system today.
Thanks
Tom

How to downgrade BIOS on Satellite L650-11F

hello there,
i've just registered here but i've had my toshiba laptop for year and half now ,
it's L650-11F PSK1JE
my problem is the bios , i re-install windows every few months to keep the laptop fresh and fast and i download all new updates and drivers from Toshiba drivers page
well i did 2 updates to bios from 2.00 to 2.20 and then to 2.40
but since first update it seems to be messing my laptop
DVDWR stopped burning DVDs
Echo mode on battery don't setup says bios unsupported
Graphics card fails so much in games now in FPS and very slow rendering in the games !!
it's Radeon 5650 !
not the best card right now but it's very good 1 still ( Playing Aion btw ) .
i want to flash the Bios i wanna reset it to factury default or the bios comes with the laptop and i won't ever update it again ! it mess the laptop not improve it !
i read tutorials how to downgrade bios but i'd rather ask here for more pro help
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> i re-install windows every few months to keep the laptop fresh and fast
Many people think the same but especially fast has mostly nothing to do with BIOS update. If everything works well why to change anything and risk something.
My notebook is 3 years old and I use it still with original BIOS. No problems at al. Anyway, I think you should contact nearest Toshiba service provider and explain the situation. Be clear and tell them that you are not happy now and you want to have old BIOS version again. They have access to BIS database and can obtain older version for you.
ASPs phone number or address you can find on http://eu.computers.toshiba-europe.com/innovation/generic/ASP_SUPPORT/

Satellite A665-S6050 BIOS

Are the bios updates cumulative such that I get all previous updates with the latest version?

Satellite A665-S6050
Yes.
ACPI Flash BIOS version 2.20 for Satellite A660/A665 (PSAW0U/PSAW3U)
Change History
Version 2.20 - 2011-09-16
•Fixed: 12-cell battery won't charge after an over-discharge.
Version 2.00 - 2011-06-08
•Modified the behavior of password - Password should be requested before entering the boot menu (F12).
•Modified the DC battery threshold check from 10% to 20%.
•Made a change to the Windows BIOS flash requirements to avoid an unexpected suspend by unplugging AC.
•Fixed: System hangs when connected to a SMART board.
•Fixed: Optimus SKUs intermittently show a cooling system warning message on "battery only" and "battery optimized" modes when resuming from S3/S4/S5.
•Fixed: Low battery beep alarm.
Version 1.90 - 2011-01-06
•Modified the 3-Cell battery protection function.
Version 1.80 - 2010-10-01
•Limited the DDR3-1333Mhz DRAM speed to 1066Mhz. on Clarksfield CPU platforms.
•Updated: The SM_SENSE# status is kept during deep sleep mode for the Sleep & Music function.
Version 1.70 - 2010-09-22
•Fixed: Background turns blank, and the wrong password won't clear automatically when setting or deleting a User or Supervisor Password.
•Fixed: System will hang when setting a 512 byte owner string.
•Fixed: When Fast Boot was enabled, DMI Type12 had no data.
•Fixed: When Fast Boot was enabled, the system did not ask for the HDD and system passwords.
•Fixed: When PCI LAN was disabled, the boot menu reported a network issue.
•Fixed: When a RAM module's serial number is all zeros, the system will hang.
Version 1.60 - 2010-08-03
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•Fixed: Shared memory allocation issue on UMA SKUs only.
•Fixed: Blurred Toshiba logo.
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Version 1.50 - 2010-07-08
•Updated the Intel MRC to 1.3-1 for Warm boot shutdown issue.
Version 1.40 - 2010-06-28
•Updated the N11M and N11P NVIDIA VBIOS code base.
•Updated the Clarksfield CPU Microcode to M13106E5_04.
•Fixed: The computer may hang if certain RAM modules are used in Computrace platforms.
Version 1.30 - 2010-06-09
•Updated the N11E Nvidia VBIOS for 3D SKUs.
•EC-1.30: Added a workaround to fix an ALS function issue after resuming from S4/S5 and restarting.
Version 1.20 - 2010-06-03
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•Updated the Computrace option ROM to fix a problem installing and running SysMark/MobileMark.
Version 1.10 - 2010-05-10
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-Jerry

Satellite P100-324: How to downgrade BIOS to version 2.40

I have the Toshiba Satellite P100-324 with BIOS version 3.30. I need to downgrade BIOS to version 2.40 because it help with stuttering problem when playing games on Windows Vista. But the problem is the version 2.40 is unavailable at Toshiba Europe website (I'm from Russia). I have found this version (one mate gave it to me), but it is for P105 models (US version).
The question is - can I use US version of BIOS 2.40 for my european P100? Is it compatible?

Hi guys
I found this very interesting discussion and I have to clarify something.
You dont need to update the BIOS to another version to play the different games on the Vista OS.
The games couldnt run properly due to the Vista OS.
Several weeks ago Microsoft has published and hotfix which solves some problems with the Multi GPU support on Vista. It was useful for users which use the gamer computer with 2 GPUs
http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=kb%3Ben-us%3B936710
Now the Microsoft has published and patch which solves the problems with the virtual address space usage. This was a reason why some games crashed or didnt run smoothly.
Virtual address space usage in Windows game development
http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=kb%3Ben-us%3B940105&x=11&y=9
Hope it helps!!!
Ps: on this page you will find a interesting discussion regarding the gaming on Vista OS
http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9011 078&pageNumber=1
Best regards

Satellite A665 SP6004M Error:f3-f100-003

Hi.
Last Sunday I tried to upgrade the Nvidia driver for the GeForce GT330M that is in my laptop. As the progress bar goes on I barely move the laptop probably drag it half an inch over the table, after that the HDD Protection pop-up window came on and the laptop hang for 10-15 minutes; the Nvidia driver installation hang and the system became unresponsive, after this the installation conclude and restart my system, when windows log off and shut down last thing I saw was a brief BSOD.
When restart, the laptop look for external media to boot up because it can't found any HDD, so turn off and on the laptop again, and when the boot process starting appear a message who say Insert Windows CD to repair the system. So I went for the Recovery CD who came along with the laptop when new. Inserted the disc and change the boot order in the F12 menu, when the System recovery was starting a new window appear saying Error:f3-f100-003. And from there, the HDD was unable to read or sometimes the Bios doesn't even recognize him.
Yesterday bought a new HDD, one of these _http://storage.toshiba.com/storagesolutions/pc-notebook/mkxx76gsx-series _ and made a new clean install of Windows, which was fast and problem free, installed the respective drivers and everything was fine.
But today, when I restart the system, the error came again, after that I was able to start windows normally next time. So I think that is something wrong with other component, maybe the Bios, or even worse, the mainboard. I'm afraid of continue using the laptop because probably break the new HDD again. What can I do? Downgrade bios?
Thanks in advance.

Here's your latest BIOS.
ACPI Flash BIOS version 2.30 for Satellite A660/A665 (PSAW0U/PSAW3U)(v2.30; 01-12-2012; 6.77M)
However, it could be a failed component. You might want to have it serviced.
- Peter

Increasing Dedicated Video RAM? (Intel HD Graphics - Satellite A665-S6086)

My Satellite A665-S6086 Laptop uses Intel HD Graphics, and I wish to increase the dedicated video RAM.
Through dxdiag, it says I have 1696MB of Approximate Total Memory, but I only use 64Mb according to: http://www.systemrequirementslab.com/CYRI/analysis.aspx?name=The-Elder-Scrolls-V:-Skyrim&id=11231&se...
I went into the BIOS Setup -> Advanced, but was unable to find anything to alter the amount of Video RAM.
If anybody has a solution to this, please share it.
Thanks,
Chibichuba.
Solved!
Go to Solution.

...But you are not able to with the stock Toshiba motherboard....
Then you still cannot do it unless you replace the whole motherboard.
Mike

Satellite A665-14G - FN key not working

Hi,
I recently bought a Satellite A665-14G, everything was working fine.
Then suddenly the next day of the purchase date, the keyboard was not illuminated.
So I pressed the FN + Z keys combination, and nothing happened.
I tried to press other FN key combinations and none worked.
So i'm assuming that the FN key is no longer working.
What could have caused this and how can I restore its functionality?

Hi
Do other FN + F buttons work correctly?
For example FN + F6, FN + F7 and so on.?
If yes then the FN buttons are OK and I think only the illumination has been disabled.
Usually in BIOS you can enable and disable the illumination.
Check this!
But if other FN buttons dont work, then you should reinstall the VAP (value added package) and Flash Card Support Utility.
Both tools can be downloaded from Toshiba driver page.

Satellite A665-S6050 Windows 7 Home Premium Memory Upgrade will not boot

Hope there might be a clue to assist.
Checked Toshiba support for recommended memory to upgrade from 2X2GB to 2X4GB. Ordered Kingston KTT-S3BS/4G x 2 as recommended. BIOS recognizes the memory, but Windows will not boot. Tried Safe Mode and hangs after a few seconds. Tried Repair Computer, also hangs after a few seconds. Put original memory back in and it boots fine. There was a brief flash of a blue screen once, but no dump file to be found.
To me it seems as ifthe issue is Windows, but I do not know enough about this to say definitively. Just based on the percieved behavior when Windows trys to boot (hanging).
Any ideas appreciated before I go through return and try something else.
Thanks.
Toshiba Satellite A665-S6050
Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit

he ordered from Toshiba and there memory did not work ... the kit he ordered was the one recommended for his laptop from Toshiba and ordered from Toshiba
Yes he did. But he ordered the Kingston memory that Toshiba recommended as he said...
Checked Toshiba support for recommended memory to upgrade from 2X2GB to 2X4GB. Ordered Kingston KTT-S3BS/4G x 2 as recommended. ... I tried both of the Kingston modules recommended and neither worked.
I'm suggesting that he try the Toshiba part number (PA3677U-1M4G) suggested in the spec, which is made by Axiom.
-Jerry

Toshiba Satellite A665 Sp6001L

Hello!
Well I have problem with my Laptop, recently the led on my Keyboard (like eco utility, pause/play media, etc... and the mouse pad led) don't function well... the only way to set on them, is going to the BIOS and setup the LEDS ON...
I wait for your help
cheers!

Satellite A665-SP6001L
Sometimes resetting the motherboard helps.
With the battery and AC adapter removed, close the Power switch for ten seconds.
Re-attach those, press the Power button to turn the computer on, and then immediately press the F2 key while the Toshiba logo is displayed. Press F9 to restore the BIOS default settings, press F10, and then select Yes (Exit Saving Changes). The computer will restart.
-Jerry

Satellite A665-S6054: backlight keyboard and Fn+z accessibility

Hey guys i ran into one problem which then led to another
Firstly i have been doing updates to my computer but only recently have noticed that the Fn+z doesnt control my backlit keyboard any more
Seeing that all the other functions (that i know of) are working correctly i tried looking for online help to reactivate the key combo
finding accessibility on one of the forums.
So i went to Start -> Toshiba -> Utilities -> Accessibility
Then this error message appears +"Toshiba Accessibility Error. This system, cannot use "Toshiba Accessibility"+
Then i have to click OK..... nothing happens
So i searched the site many times for my Toshiba Satellite A665-S6054 drivers downloads ect.
One place it asks for the Serial # and it says something about it not being valid when i am sure that i enter it correctly
I have been messing around on the site for TOO LONG
Please hep
Keykar

Hi
The Satellite A665-S6054 look like an US model.
Therefore the right driver page would be this:
http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/support/jsp/home.jsp
I recommend also updating the BIOS since the BIOS controls the illumination.
You should also check if an VAP (value added package) update might help too

Satellite A665 beeping and sound issue

I have a Satellite A665 and when I start the computer, there is a long high pitched beep initially and then as it goes for a short time through the start up process, prior to Windows, it beeps again. The beeping is coming from the bios, I believe since I have uninstalled the sound components in Device manager to test this. Once Windows 7 is completely booted up and the sound components are reloaded, the speaker icon vibrates and has a continuous loud hum. It is a high pitched hum that never goes away and the icon vibrates like crazy. I have reseated the RAM and am at an impasse as to what to do. It does sound like a BIOS issue but not sure what the next step may be. It is 2 years old and out of warranty.
Thanks!

I have not tried updating the bios since the sound was so severe I doubted that would help but I may try that.
I uninstalled all sound devices in Device Manager and then rebooted and the sound was unchanged. That is what leads me to believe the issue is not with the sound devices. I had the speakers unplugged and the devices uninstalled and the sound remained unchanged. The only part the sound system plays in all this is that the sound icon (little speaker in the lower right hand corner) vibrates like crazy once Windows boots up and the devices are reloaded. If you turn up the sound on the speakers, the hum or beep is constant and gets very loud.
I have been repairing computers for over 40 years and I have never seen anything like this. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Need older BIOS for Satellite P100-120

Hi guys,
I just upgraded the BIOS of my Satellite P100-120 ( *PSPADE* ) from vers.3.30 to vers. 4.30.
After that, the GPU fan stopped working (it does in startup only).
As I (too late!) found out thanks to this forum, this problem is not yet resolved:
I reinstalled the latest Nvidia driver as suggested, without result.
So I would like to *downgrade BIOS to a vers between 3.30 and 4.00* (both my fans should be working with these releases).
Unfortunately, I overwrote the bios.bak file created by Winphlash... so here I am!
Would be there anyone who could kindly let me have a copy of the older BIOS I need (1MB file)?
Or do you think Toshiba Assistance (warranty is not expired) should be of any help to me?
Thank you in advance.

Ciao Steffano,
Yesterday I had the same problem as you and many other with this new BIOS, but today it's fixed :) The steps I did to make my laptop become a laptop not a portable heater:
- update the BIOS to 4.30
- go in Windows and uninstall the nVidia driver
- reboot
- go in Toshiba site and download their nVidia driver
- install it
- reboot
from here GPU fan become alive in Windows and also unexpectedly in Linux
hope this will help also to you

Downgrade bios on Satellite A665-S6065

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