How to recover BIOS on Satellite Pro A60?

Hello after flash procedure update, computer do not power on. (only 3 seconds)
How to recovery bios ?
Sorry for my English.
Thank you for your help.
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Sorry to hear this. Unfortunately Im afraid BIOS is screwed up and you will not be able to recover it.
On this forum I found one interesting thread - http://forums.computers.toshiba-europe.com/forums/thread.jspa?threadID=54395
Check it out. Maybe it will help. If not Im afraid you need professional help with it.

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