Equium M70 - Bios UPDATE under Linux

Hi,
I will update my BIOS(Equium M70 psm78e) but the only file i can use is a .exe application which try to flash the bios while the system is working and, of course, under linux don't work!
Anyone knows another method?
Thanks a lot
CiaoCiao
Dex

… which is foolish on Toshiba's part, IMO.
Failing something Linux-specific, I'd settle for a BIOS upgrader which works in FreeDOS. That's doable, if it's provided as a complete CD image or (for some of us) can be added to an existing FreeDOS CD image.
This BIOS upgradability issue is something of an anti-recommendation, though it does have to be weighed against Linux-friendly hardware and a resident BIOS which causes no problems for Linux. (My Equium scores well on the latter two but unfortunately also on the first due to my having removed a certain commercial OS from its HD, despite which it +did+ get one BIOS upgrade.)

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This topic has been moved to Linux/Unix.
https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=139347.0

Hello Proboscide99,
Welcome to the HP Forums, I hope you enjoy your experience! To help you get the most out of the HP Forums I would like to direct your attention to the HP Forums Guide First Time Here? Learn How to Post and More.
I have read your post on how you are attempting to flash the BIOS on your notebook computer, and I would be happy to guide you towards a resolution!
I am sorry, but to get your issue more exposure, I would suggest posting it in the commercial forums, since this is a commercial product. You can do this at:
http://h30499.www3.hp.com/t5/Notebook-HP-ProBook-EliteBook/bd-p/bsc-274
For more information about Linux on HP systems, I recommend following this document on Frequently Asked Questions About Linux (FAQs).
I hope this helps!
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Hello
Sory for my very bad English
I have a Lenovo 3000 G530, under Linux (Mandriva 2010 X86_64), and it works fine. My only "problem" is the system sound of charge battery (beep when plug/unplug adapter).... It's not a minor problem : there are many circumstances where we want to be silent .... and these sounds are horrible.
One issue to resolve this problem is to correct it in the Bios settings. But in my Bios, no options for that. On the other hand, I've found an update Bios (http://consumersupport.lenovo.com/en/DriversDownloads/drivers_show_1350.html#) 0CCN52WW version (I actualy use 0CCN48WW).
So
1 Can somebody tell me if the 0CCN52WW Biosmakes possible to disable system sounds alarms ? Before flashing Bios, I want to be sure this will solve the problem ...
2 This Bios can create other problems ?
3 Is there a method to flash without using Windows (creating bootable CD) ?
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I'm trying to download the Bios update for my Equium U400 (dated 4th November) but the link appears to be broken. I have hunted high and low for a way to contact Toshiba about this but can't find anything helpful.
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I've seen a BIOS update in this site:
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