Qosmio G20, G25: video upgrade possible?

Does qosmio g-series allows for video upgrade?

As far as I know, notebooks in fact doesn't allow for grahic upgrade in early 2005. BUT...
MXM technology for mobile systems, which was invented by Nvidia not long time ago, allows for graphic upgrade, see:
http://www.nvidia.com/page/mxm.html
"Upgradeable Notebook Graphics
MXM, as a consistent notebook graphics interface, provides a design specification for upgradeable graphics in a notebook." In brochure attached it's claimed that this technology applies to GeForce 6 Go series.
Toshiba officials claimed in 2004 that no Sat, Sat Pro, Tecra, Portege has upgradeable graphics. But then no laptop uses GeForce6 graphics.
May be now they use MXM-based graphic chip.
Asking any Toshiba representative to clarify this question and next one: when 256Mb videocards will be integrated in Toshiba products.

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Hi,
I have a Toshiba Qosmio G20 laptop installed win -7 on it and its working fine with no problem.
But when I tries to play HD videos , it is playing a little bit and then stuck for 2-3 seconds it continues and again stuck.
Can I upgrade my graphics card which is currently NVIDIA Geforce Go 6600 with 128 MB RAM.
I tried with latest NVIDIA graphics drivers but no luck.
please advice
ABHI

Hi buddy,
Graphic card upgrade is not possible. Your notebook is only designed for your current card (Geforce Go 6600) so its not possible to exchange it.
Furthermore I doubt that this issue is related to the graphic card
Some more facts would be interesting Do you play videos from CD/DVD or HDD?
Have you tried different players, for example VLC media player?
Otherwise use the Maximum Performance mode as Keany wrote. Battery Optimized mode is not enough for HD playback.

Qosmio G20 = Component Video Cable and High Definition Videos With Pinnacle

Dear Everybody
I bought my Qosmio G20-120 from Poland which came with D-video to Scart cable. This cable is only capable of transferring Video (CVBS) signals which is pretty useless because Qoismio has S-Video Output already... Which is better than simple Video Output that I can get from Scart.
According to www.toshiba-europe.com Qoismio has supposed to have Component Video output. But it comes with Scart cable instead. I am still trying to get this Component Video to D-Video cable from the distributor. If I wont succeed, does anybody know if and where I can buy this cable in Europe? Or is it possible to make a component video to D-video cable out of D-Video to Scart cable?
As last did anybody try the high definition DVB-S channels on Qoismio by using USB 2.0 DVB-S TV Card.Any opinions about Pinnacle PCTV 400e ??
Thank You

Yes I do live in Europe. But who says that Component Video Cable is a standart from USA or Japan. I have been using Component Video Cables to connect my DVD Player with my video projector since 2002. Component Video Cables are wisely used in Europe. And its the ONLY analogue way of transferring HD-Video (Plus DVI and HDMI)
What disturbs me alot is that on www.toshiba-europe.com they explain that my computer has:
Interfaces 1 x headphone
1 x DC-in
1 x line-in
1 x external monitor
1 x RJ-11
1 x RJ-45
1 x i.LINK (IEEE 1394)
4 x USB 2.0
1 x Monitor-in (line-in port)
1 x TV-antenna
1 x S-Video-in (Composite/Line-in)
1 x TV-out (s-video, Component-out))
1 x 5-in-1 Bridge Media slot (supports SD Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, MultiMedia Card, xD-Picture Card)
Where is the Component-out ???Promise is a promise. Why do they say it if they dont give it?
Instruction manual also says that : D-Video port lets you transfer 525i(480i),525p(480p),1125i(1080i) or 750p(720p) data to external devices.
How can you transfer 720p with a Scart Cable?? It is impossible.... The only way that Qosmio can transfer 1280x720 picture is a Component Video cable.(Because it has no DVI port) How much does this cable cost anyway?? But the problem is NOBODY is producing it in Europe. I am writing to Toshiba-Japan. Since they are saying that my computer has Component-out so they must get me the cable....

Qosmio G20 : D-video pinout ?

Hi Qosmio users, I've been trying to output D1, D2, D3, D4 resolutions on a HD-ready LCD TV with no success. I can output standard PAL through the D-out plug at the back of the Qosmio, using the provided D-to-Scart cable, but when I output 480p, 720p, 1080i,... the LCD TV is out of sync.
I know the TV is able to receive 1080i signals, I have tested it with a HD camera video recorder (using component outputs).
So, I have checked the D-to-Scart cable and found that it only carries a composite video signal (plus the left and right audio signals).
Some people have suggested to buy a D-to-component cable in Japan, but I can't understand how it could work because it seems the D-out plug on the Qosmio is not the standard D4 connector as described on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D4_video_connector
(there's no audio signals on these D4 connectors).
So, I'm looking for the pinout of the Qosmio D-connector...
Also, I am wondering if the Japanese D1, D2, D3, D4 analog HD standards are supported by european HD-ready TVs ?
Thanks for any answer,
Fabrice

Hey Fab,
> I've been trying to output D1, D2, D3, D4 resolutions
> on a HD-ready LCD TV with no success. I can output
> standard PAL through the D-out plug at the back of the
> Qosmio, using the provided D-to-Scart cable, but when
> I output 480p, 720p, 1080i,... the LCD TV is out of
> sync
First of all, what cable did you use for this test?
The D-video to scart cable provided with euro Qosmios is absolutely unable to do this, so it's no big surprise it didn't work. the Component signal is just not transmitted via Scart input on european TVs.
But that's not all..
> So, I have checked the D-to-Scart cable and found that
> it only carries a composite video signal (plus the
> left and right audio signals)
Yeah that's right, unfortunately, read below...
> Some people have suggested to buy a D-to-component
> cable in Japan, but I can't understand how it could
> work because it seems the D-out plug on the Qosmio is
> not the standard D4 connector as described on
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D4_video_connector
> (there's no audio signals on these D4 connectors).
You're absolutely right. It seems Toshiba Europe decided that we, european users, would have no use for the Component output so they made the D-Connector just a plug to output rotten composite through the "D-video to scart cable".
If you bought your Qosmio G20 in the US or in Japan, it would be able to output Component. (cables supplied with US&JP qosmios are the "D-connector to component" type.)
Even if the nVidia driver gives us the option for D1 -D4, the plug on our european units apparently just won't allow it.
Talk about misleading advertising, or worse, the marketing guys have strictly no idea what they're talking about.
I do have a Euro Qosmio, the E10, with D-connector plug and I have bought the "D-connector to Component" cable in Japan. I have no TV or HD screen to test it yet, but I strongly assume it will not work for the reason stated above.
It seems the D-connector plug output has been "adapted" for european needs (read: its original purpose has been totally destroyed).
What IS THE POINT of using this output plug for conveying a composite signal is beyond me. Especially since we already have S-VHS output which is fantastic compared to composite. No, i think Toshiba did this so that mr n00b-i-don't-care-about-quality makes it work easily on his TV by just having to plug the scart for both video + audio.
Very, extremely sad.
Our only hope would be that the 4 signals (1 ground and 1 composite for video + audio left, audio right and ground for audio (prolly shared with ground for video)) leave some of the pins free for the component signal output.
I have yet to test on HDTV but i would be extremely surprised if it worked.
I would *love* anyone to prove me wrong on that one.
Later,
Alcahest
Edit: check this out.
From : http://uk.computers.toshiba-europe.com/Contents/Toshiba_teg/EU/WORKSHOP/files/EXP-2005-04-Qosmio-Screen-EN-EMEA.pdf
---> http://videoff7.free.fr/qos.gif :(
Message was edited by: Alcahest

Re: Qosmio G20 - multimedia video controller installation

Hi friends
I have tried to install my Qosmio G20 Windows XP (MCE) with PCI device ..
PCI multimedia video controller.
USB device.
I installed it manually and mapped the driver path to "C:/ tools cd "
It gives me an reply that the no driver is found for the device and get finished..
So what I am suppose to do now and make it work...
tanx in advance
Raja

If you ran Toshiba Recovery, then the drivers should be in C:\TOSAPINS
But running recovery should install all the required drivers automatically.
I am guessing that its the TV Tuner, so go to the Toshiba website and install the TV Tuner Driver.
If that doesnt work, tell us the VEN and DEV numbers
For XP: Go to Start -> Control Panel -> System -> Hardware -> Device Manager.
For Vista: Go to Start -> Control Panel -> System -> Device Manager.
Right-Click on the Unknown Device, and select "Properties".
Go to the "Details" Tab, select "Device Instance ID" or "Hardware Ids" in the dropdown list.
You will see something like PCI\VEN_????
The VEN_ number is the Vendor or Manufacturer. For example:
8086 = Intel
10EC = Realtek
168C = Atheros
14E4 = Broadcom
1022 = AMD
1106 = VIA
11AB = Marvell Yukon

Qosmio G20: internal HDD upgrade

My G20 has 2 60GB HDD.
I am going to remove drive No2 which does not involve windows for a bigger one. It took me a bit to source one in the U.K and I have a price of 199.99 gbp for a 120GB drive. Does this sound reasonable for a genuine Toshiba drive?
Due to a other HDD 100GB being 99.99 gbp. I am not sure what to do would the other manufacture drive be as good as the Tosh one? Also can I just turn the computer off and swap them because in my computer both drives are called Toshiba Raid.
I'm not clued up at all about P.C etc any help or advice would be appreciated.
thanks

Hi
The HDD price depends not only on the HDD size but also on the drive rotation, buffer size, etc.
I think also the Qosmio supports S-ATA interface. In this case you need a SATA compatible HDD.
In the user manual which should be preinstalled on the notebook you will find a instruction how to remove and to install the HDD.
The RAID uses 2 HDD. You can configure it as RAID-1 mirroring and RAID-0 stripping. When using RAIND-1 the data is stored twice so that even if there are problems with one HDD, the other HDD can be used to recover the data.
The additional HDD capacity must be equal to or more than the capacity of the first HDD. Additional if you use RAID-1 the OS recognizes the lesser capacity of the 2 HDD.
In this case if you use one 60GB and one 120GB the OS will recognizes it as 60GB. The additional 60GB of the second HDD cannot be used!
But all this informations you will find in the user manual.

Is it possible to boot from usb dvd-drive on Qosmio G20

I have QOSMIO-G20. I'd like to boot from the usb dvd-drive, but in bios i can use only external Floppy-drive :( is it possible to unblock bios or maybe to upgrade it that i can boot from the external dvd?

No. its not possible;
You can boot only form HDD, ODD, UDB FDD (floppy disk), LAN
Greets

Qosmio G20-127: How to upgrade the GPU

Hi,
I want to change the video card of my Qosmio G20 - 127 with better one. Can someone tell me, is this possible and what better video card can i use.

Hi
I can tell you that this is not possible because the GPU is always soldered on the board and its not possible to remove it on common way.
So unfortunately but you have o forget this!
Greets

Is it possible to connect satellite dish directly to Qosmio G20?

Hy everyone,
I have a Qosmio G20-PQG21. The receiver is 60 meters away from laptop position. In this case the channel cannot be changed. The problem this person want to change the channels. The problem is quite simple... can i connect the coaxial cable from dish directly to tv tunner and setup the program guide? or do you have another solution for my situation?
Thanks in advance

Hi
In my opinion its not possible to connect the satellite cable directly to the Qosmio.
You cannot also connect the TV directly with the satellite dish. Its the same case on the notebook. You need a sat receiver between the notebook and sat dish.
There are two possibilities:
1.) You will buy a longer cable from the sat dish to the receiver and place the receiver nearer notebook.
2.) You will place the notebook nearer the sat receiver ;)

Qosmio G20-139: Need to buy D-video to component or scart cable

Hi i'm trying to find a D-video to component or scart cable(as lost mine one)....for my qosmio G20-139.....cannot find one anywhere in the UK..... have emailed Toshiba but no reply!!...have found loads of DVI-D Video Cable but don't think this is the Right Cable........any help pleaseeeeeeee......as i'm no Expert!!!!!

Hello
Please contact one of authorized service partners in UK. They can order one for you. Addresses and phone numbers you can find under http://eu.computers.toshiba-europe.com > Support & Downloads Find an ASP.
Good luck!

Qosmio G20 - How to find a update for the video card?

hi i cant find the update for video card and when i run games he side to me your video card drivers are too old.update them.
my laptop:(toshiba Qosmio G20)
my vidoe card:(NVIDIA GeForce Go 6600)
Operating System:(Microsoft Windows XP Professional)

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Qosmio G20 VGA in for connecting to XBox 360

How can i connect a Xbox 360 to the qosmio using a VGA HD cable like this?
http://www.xbox.com/en-US/hardware/x/xbox360vgahdcable/
Is it possible to use the fantastic monitor of the Qosmio to play?
Any help apreciated

Mores is right, there is no VGA input on the Qosmio G20 (I wish there was though), you have to use an S-Video connection from your Xbox. Using the Qosmio player works perfectly well, there's no delay at all, the only problem I had was the video quality was utterly terrible. S-Video out from my 360 to a TV was fine, but input into the laptop looked awful, oh well!
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Qosmio G20: Logitech quickcam driver doubles all media speed

When I install the Quickcam Fusion driver on my Qosmio G20, the weirdest thing happens...
All the sounds/video on the computer (music, mic, video, etc.) seems to get doubled in playing speed, how in the world is this possible??
Is the Quickcam Fusion driver not compatible with the G20?? Something must have gone completely wrong.
It all fixes itself when I remove the cam driver again...
I really need help with this one!

It looks like the quickcam driver cased this very strange behavior
Why you dont contact the cam manufacture and ask for the support.
Maybe the guys know more about this problem and offers any driver updates or quickfixes.

Qosmio G20-115: TV Tuner is missing 1 or 2 channels

Hi
Our qosmio g20 tv tuner is missing 1 or 2 channels, I'd understand if it doesn't get the channel with a bad reception on our normal tv but the channel it's missing is one of the clearest one.
I've done the scan twice and still no luck.
We have an antennae on the roof, and its been checked by a proffesional person and came up in perfect order.
Anyone got any ideas on how to solve this issue?

In this forum,I can see a lot of people that have problem with the G20 tv reception.
I can look all the English channels but the quality is very poor.
If you use the G20 as a desktop computer like me,forget the G20 tv tuner and buy a (£35/40) freeview box.
I receive marvelous images from a satellite/free box with a parabolic antenna, via 'S-Video-in port'
and marvelous images too,from a 'freeview terrestrial digital box' with a very normal antenna, via 'Monitor-in port'
If the antenna work fine with digital transmissions that are notoriously more difficult
to receive, it would must to receive fine the analog transmissions and, in my case, it's true for a normal television,
but it's not true with the G20 TV card!
Is possible that you need a 'Scart to phono' adaptor, depend which exit has your top/box.
I can jump from one top/box to another by using the utility:
"All Programs/TOSHIBA/Utilities/Picture Enhancement Utility"
then I click to: 'Monitor input setting' and I can choose: "Monitor-in" or "S-Video-in".
The G20 is a wonderful machine with a wonderful screen, but in my opinion it has a low tv card.
Bye

Qosmio G20 - Unable to initialize 320GB drive - JBOD to 1RAID-0

Hello, fellow Toshiba users,
at first I apologize if this question has already been answered, but I failed to find existing answers to my problem.
A colleague of mine has a Toshiba Qosmio G20 with two 80 GB disk drives. Large 17 inch "surf-board-sized" laptops aren't my cup of tea, but the Qosmio served him pretty well.
We tried to upgrade both aging hard drives in his laptop. Having considerable experience in replacing the laptop drives I didn't expect any particular surprises, but I was wrong.
We tried to replace the original drives
bay 1: 80 GB Fujitsu drive, system
bay 2: 80 GB Fujitsu drive, data, RAID off
with the new ones
bay 1: 320 GB WD Scorpio drive
bay 2: 320 GB WD Scorpio drive.
The G20 BIOS is v1.30, the latest version. It recognizes the new drives' - but marking one of the new drives as 1RAID-0 fails. After trying to "initialize" the 320GB drive in bay 1 as 1RAID-0, on the third page of G20's BIOS, there is some disk activity, however the drive remains in JBOD mode.
Being unable to mark the 320 GB drive as 1RAID-0, I am unable to use the 320GB drive as a system drive.
If the original system drive is cloned to a new 320GB drive it fails to boot. Booting XP *starts* but subsequently fails with STOP 0x7B - in other words, the infamous INACCESSIBLE_BOOT_DEVICE blue screen when Toshiba RAID driver is loaded during Windows bootup.
Installing windows from plain-vanilla CD, of course with slipstreamed Toshiba driver, remains impossible. The Windows setup only "sees" the drive in bay 2.
When the system drive is put in secondary bay and G20 is booted from it, Windows XP starts successfully. However, the drive in bay 1 is inaccesible from Windows, it remains offline in Toshiba's RAID console. So booting from drive in bay 2 isn't an option, too.
A similar problem where the owner failed to install a 200GB system drive is described here
Link: http://tinyurl.com/38wokw
That owner, however succeeded in installing a 100GB drive and we resorted to 80GB drive as a system drive, and upgrading only the drive in bay 2 to 320 GB.
I understand what happens when the drive is "initialized" in BIOS. Toshiba's BIOS only marks the drive as 1RAID-0 and it fails on 320GB drive. I'll refrain from stating my opinion on such practice.
My question is - if it is possible, how to *manually* mark the 320 GB drive as 1RAID-0?
Using a hex editor, dd or something similar is no problem. A partial answer would also be to know the largest drive size that *can* be successfully marked as 1RAID-0 in G20's BIOS.
Thanks in advance.

Hi
Im not 100% sure what could be wrong by I presume the 320GB HDD size could be too large!
How about the 100GB or 120GB HDDs?
I think you should test it because usually the most of the BIOS supports an HDD size limitation and therefore not all sizes are supported.
But note; using the 1RAID-0 (striping) configuration, the size seen by the OS is twice that if the smaller of the two HDD units in the RAID configuration. Using the RAID-0 all data on both disks will be lost, even if only one of the two disks drive fails.

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