Need drivers update for Equium L20-197

Can anyone tell me where i can get updated drivers for my L20-197. I have installed XP pro and would like to update the drivers.
Dave.

Hi Boona
You are right but maybe they will be available in next few days. If you dont want to wait do this:
Preinstall your unit with recovery media. Create your own Tools & Utilities CD. This option you will find under Toshiba Assist under protect & fix.
Now you have all drivers that you need. I am pretty sure that you will also find on this CD a document about installations order. Now you can install WXP Professional.
Good luck!

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A have an old Toshiba Equium L20-197 laptop running windows XP home edition.
It contains an Atheros AR5005G Wireless Network Adaptor.
The problem I have is that it will connect to my BT home hub (and says that the connection is excellent), but will not connect to any website.
I have added a USB 802.11g wireless adapter to see if I can get a connection through that, and it works fine (although interestingly only using the Ralink Wireless Utility which comes with it - when I tried it with Windows Wireless Zero Configuration I had the same problem as before - no internet connection - switched back to the Ralink WIreless Utility and it works fien again).
The internal wireless adaptor used to work fine, but now does not - any suggestions welcome.
Many Thanks
Rob
PS I have gone to the device manager and checked for driver updates, but it tells me that it can't find anything better than the driver version being used!

Hi
Maybe there are some conflicts between internal WLan card and the new external USB 802.11g wireless adapter.
Otherwise you should check the configuration of Atheros AR5005G Wireless Network Adaptor.
In device manager -> WLan card -> properties -> Advanced tab you should change the Wlan standard 802.11 (A B G) to the same which is used by Router.
If the router uses 802.11 G then change this in Wlan settings too!
Check also the channel. I set the channel on my router and WLan card to 11.
You could also try to connect to router without using any WLan encryption. Of course this should be done only for testing.
Las but not least update the WLan driver:
http://aps2.toshiba-tro.de/wlan/

Equium L20-197 - memory issue

I have memory issue with L20 computer pc-world and currys are selling the L20 with following spec 256mb main memory and 128mb video memory(not up to 128) when that is not the case first of all the memory is shared and it takes 64mb out of main memory and when you try to up video memory in bios it will not let you up it to 128 unless you install another stick of main memory has anybody else noticed this problem? i know the previous L10 model with the intel video chipset was supposed to allocate video memory dependant on load but there is no mention of this on the ati chipset model. any ideas!!!

This information is for anybody with Memory issues
Concerning a TOSHIBA EQUIUM L20-197 Laptop, purchased from PC World or Groups (PC World/Currys/Dixons)
I purchased this laptop for Christmas for my daughter,
The sales man assured me at the time that he would recommend buying Norton internet security suite, because it was half the price when you buy any PC or Laptop.
What he did not tell me is, when you load the Norton software, the operating system is so slow it is just about unusable!
This problem is down to memory issues, the motherboard should have 256MB, but the operating system only gets 192MB due to the Graphics card steeling 64MB.
The answer to this problem is firstly the Graphics card should be set to 128MB in the Bios setting; this is not possible with the memory only being 256MB on the motherboard.
Secondly, the minimum requirements for Norton internet Security and Windows XP is 256MB not 192MB.
Being an Engineer myself and pointing out this to the Manager at PC World, he allowed me to purchase the memory locally and refunded the difference due to the price.
I purchased 512MB DDR2 533PC-320 for 27.48 the Toshiba now works like a dream.
One last point I do not recommend any body to install Norton Go back on your Laptop that comes with Norton internet Security, when you have Windows XP it just takes up too much space on your hard drive and you have System Restore anyway.

Equium L20-197 does not work anymore

May I call on you all for a bit of help on this one.
I have been given an Equium L20-197 which does not work anymore. Not having the chance to ever see it running I'm not sure on a couple of things.
It's totally dead, with the power supply connected there is no sign of life, no power light, nothing.
I know there are many things it could be.
Question is should it power up while there is no battery connected, just the power supply plugged in?
If it will then at least I can move past a battery problem, yes the battery may still be faulty but it would mean that the motherboard is probably us. If it must have a battery fitted, even a flat one then it could be the battery.
Just trying to work through it step by step.
Any help much appreciated.

Hi mate,
hehe, looks like a technician is here. :) Its a really good idea to making it step by step because every good techie acts like you. So I do, and it helped me many times.
Regarding your question: the battery must not be connected to start the machine, so if the machine wont start up even just with AC connected then you can be sure that a really serious hardware problem is present.
In such case, you can either remove everything (HDD, CDROM,etc) and try it again. You can also exchange the AC-adapter and the RAM. So, if the machine still wont start up, then contact an ASP (Authorized Service Partner) and ask for a hardware checkup/repair. That would be the last resort.
Heres a link to find the nearest ASP in your country:
http://eu.computers.toshiba-europe.com/cgi-bin/ToshibaCSG/generic_content.jsp?service=EU&ID=ASP_SUPPORT
Greetings and good luck

Equium L20-197 - replacement battery

Hello.
I have noticed (at the wrong time too) that the battery life of my Toshiba Equium L20-197 has POOR battery life.
On a long charge it lasts 1 hour and 20 minutes max.
I'm looking to extend the battery life of my unit. The problem is that the More4You doesn't list any batteries for my model.
Where can I find a beter battery for my laptop? The select options for a product featur on the More4You page, doesn't list compatible batteries.
Thanks in advance.

Hi, Ive just bought one of these and its given me over three hours usage.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6809863227

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we need new Update for Xperia 2011 only,
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Drivers update for Windows 8.1 model Lenovo G580 (2689, 20157)

When available drivers update for windows 8.1 model g580 (2689, 20157)....microsoft launch win8.1 18 October and i m also using windows 8.1 RTM ...

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Need to update display driver for Equium L20

Hi All,
Just upgraded to Windows 7 on my Equium L20, but i need to update my video card driver, but cant find where to do it.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Ryan

Hi
Why you install Windows 7 on Equium L20? In my opinion this pretty old notebook doesnt support new Windows 7
If your notebook has an Intel graphic card, you could try the Windows 7 driver from Intel directly.

Bios upgrade for Equium L20 missing docs???

I recently downloaded the Bios upgrade for the Equium L20 PSL2ZE.
I need to update this with a bootable CD-ROM.
In the FAQ it states under sub-heading "Option 2: Update with CD-ROM" the following:
1. Extract the zip file containing the BIOS upgrade to a temporary folder.
2. In the temporary folder three sub folders will be generated. "docs", "Update - 3,5' Disk", "Update - CD-R or CD-RW"
3. How to make a bootable CD-ROM please read the *.pdf file in the "docs" folder.
Problem is the Bios upgrade download does not contain the docs folder with the necessary pdf. on how to make the bootable CD-ROM, strange!
Can someone please send me this document.
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Alun

Response to user Mores.
My apologies for my ignorance, all new to me but is there anywhere I can access the old TRAD Bios upgrade for the laptop or is the Win Bios version all we have available?
For Traditional BIOS update in FAQ it states :
Option 2: Update with CD-ROM
1. Extract the zip file containing the BIOS upgrade to a temporary folder.
2. In the temporary folder three sub folders will be generated. "docs", "Update - 3,5' Disk", "Update - CD-R or CD-RW"
3. How to make a bootable CD-ROM please read the *.pdf file in the "docs" folder.
4. Ensure the Notebook is connected to the mains.
5. Turn the Notebook off.
6. Place the CD-ROM containing the BIOS upgrade in the optical disk drive.
7. Turn the Notebook on with the F12 key.
8. The BIOS boot menu appears. Select CD/DVD or the CD-ROM symbol using the arrow keys. Press "Enter".
9. The Notebook will boot from the BIOS upgrade CD-ROM.
10. A boot menu appears. Select the point for update the BIOS by using the arrow keys. Press "Enter".
11. The BIOS update process starts. Do not switch off the notebook during update.
12. If the update process is finished follow the instruction on the screen.

More Basic Info Needed - Software Updates for Tecra A4

Iv' e downloaded a few software updates for my Tecra A4 but they all seem to have basic information missing.
Where is the simple .txt files that shows file history? Like what improvements have taken place? Or what bug fixes? Or is this just installed overwriting the old version?
This is basic information that is included in any software downloaded from shareware and freeware sites and just about everywhere else so why not on the Toshiba download page?

Hi
Well, this is a good question but as far as I know on the driver download website you will find a option called more info. There you will find common information and some description. It seems that all other informations are confidential.
I think if you have some troubles with your unit and you will be able to find newest version of some drivers so you should download and install it.
Toshiba software is not freeware and also not shareware software. In this case I can understand why Toshiba doesnt publish more information as needed.
Bye

Equium L20-197: No line-in jack - How to record from an external audio source

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I'm generally very pleased with my Equium L20, but am now finding a few annoyances that I guess are cost-cutting issues. For instance, there's no onboard mic, so need to buy one for Voip purposes. And I would like to use this laptop to record from an external audio source, but now discover that there is no line-in jack, and it seems the microphone jack is mono only, even if it was possible to configure the audo card to use this for line-in source.
I'd be very grateful if anyone has any ideas for a workaround perhaps using a USB port.
TIA
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Hi R2D2,
Thanks for your quick reply - it set me on the right track and I've been googling for similar solutions available in the UK. I've since found this product - http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/page/shop/flypage/product_id/9326 and redhawk has pointed me at something by Creative Labs which I'll try and track down.
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Recommended Graphics card and processor for Equium L20-264

Hi,
I was wondering what graphics cards are compatiable with equium l20-264 because i have a standard ATI eXpress radeon 200M (rubbish) and wanted to upgrade my graphics card but i am a beginner i have upgraded my ram but really need a upgrade for my graphics card for a batch of games for vista (you are probably thinking how i got vista on a non-vista laptop ^_^)
I also wondered if i coould upgrade my proccesor to a better one something like 1.0 GHZ to 2.5 GHZ but a celeron one so i don't have to get a new motherboard.

Hi
I will not recommend any graphic cards for this unit because its generally not possible to replace or upgrade the graphic card chip on the notebooks.
The CPU upgrade could be possible.
The CPUs on the newer generation of notebook motherboards are not soldered and it could be possible to remove it.
BUT the CPU upgrades are not advisable because
- firstly you will lose the warranty and
- secondly the notebook could run unstable because of the higher temperature.
However, I found some compatible Intel Celeron-M CPUs which are supported by motherboard:
Intel Celeron-M 350 (1.30GHz) FSB: 400MHz
360 (1.40GHz)
370 (1.50GHz)
380 (1.60GHz)
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Need drivers update for Equium L20-197

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