Satellite A100 (PSAA9) doesn't charge battery

I have the original battery (10.8V, 4000mA/h) wich suddently died, the notebook can't see it (power saver doesn't detect the battery), but when connected the charging LED is on and stays on for 8-12 hours.
I've bought a new battery, the notebook detected it( power saver sees it), after totally discharging the battery i've pluged in the AC adaptor (notebook off) and waited for 12 hours, when I turned the laptop on, the battery was at 0% charge in power saver, the reading is correct because the notebook doesn't start without AC pluged in, the new batt is dead also.
- bios version v6
- repeated the charing process over and over again (12 times with the laptop off & on)
- does a bios rollback help???? (If yes , how to get a previous bios version???)
Any advice that could solve the problem is WELCOMED.

If you have original Toshiba battery and the problem persist I am afraid there is some problem with power supply electronic placed on the mainboard.
Contact nearest authorized service provider and let them check board electronic.
They use special tools and diagnostic tests and they can for sure what is wrong there.
Forget BIOS and such solutions. It will not help at all.

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Why I can not record realtime Audio Conference with the included RealTec Driver on my Toschiba A100?
Record Options given just, "Microphone-Line In-CD" but Wave is Missing, why?
I have another Notebook from Asus with RealTec Driver and there is it possible, on my Toshiba not, why?

Dear all,
I've read so many posts where people want to record music they hear on their Satellite Notebooks (either wave, or sounds from the internet) and it seems that cornelius solved the "realtec driver" problem - that doesn't meen that it's really a problem of realtec - (where there are only three mixer categories) quite well. But I tried a little - because I don't want to spend 30$ for a new driver and found a cheaper solution (finally I hope, it works at least on my Satellite A100-PSAA9).
What you need is:
first, a program that may record your sounds to mp3 or wave or whatever, I use No23Recorder - but there are lots of other programs working very well. Second you need to buy (mine cost 1) a jack plug (in german: Klinkenstecker) with one male and two female slots. Third, a stereo cable with one jack plug at each end of it (2)
Than you can start recording by putting the jack plug into the headphone slot of your Notebook; than putting the stereo cable into one of the female slots of the jack plug and the other one into the microphone slot of your Notebook. To listen to the things you want to record, put a headset into the free slot of the jack plug - and start recording ;-) !
So if you have enough money and you don't like a bit of cable salad, than I suggest you choose cornelius's way. If you are a poor student like me, perhaps you should try mine?
Cheers, Kat

Wrong nvidia drivers for Satellite A100 (PSAA9)

I downloaded nvidia drivers 97.45 but this driver recognizes my GeForce Go 7600 card as NVIDIA Quadro NVS 110M. Is there something wrong with the drivers?
At nvco.inf I found that there is only support for the latter card. What is happening?

I wrote here last week but nobody answer me. I have Satellite A100-PSAA9 and driver doesnt work on Windows Vista. It says "This driver compatible with Wista Vista" so I'm using Windows Vista Ultimate also Turkish language. I was thinking maybe problem is Turkish version but I see it is not.
I called Toshiba Turkey customer support but they said "We didnt test yet Vista driver, please bring your laptop here. Maybe we will report this Toshiba Europe and they will release new driver soon". I dont want to bring it anywhere, I want some solution.
NVIDIA GeForce Go 7600 doesnt work with Windows Vista Ultimate. Nvidia.com on web sites not release yet any GeForce Go Vista Driver. What does it mean?
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How to create a complete new image for Satellite A100 PSAA9E ?

My Satellite A100 PSAA9E is so incredible slow that I think the only option is to uninstall everything. Mean how can I restore my laptop to its original condition inlc. latest driver units.
best regards,
stef

Hi,
Before making a new installation you can clean your system using software like TuneUp utilities. it's shareware but you can use it free for a month. It cleans the registry, removes duplicated files, and...
If you want to restore to it's original condition, use recovery disks or Hdd recovery image (Pressing F8 on startup). If you didn't burn and hdd recovery image gone, you can order from Toshiba for money or get windows copy for installation (all the drivers you can find on Toshiba driver page)
Greets

Satellite A100 (PSAA9) Display Driver for Windows Vista

Hi Everyone,
This link doesnt work so I didnt install my display driver for Windows Vista and system performance look really terrible. I wondering nobody use Satellite A100 (PSAA9) and Windows Vista. Because I was searching this driver on internet but i coudnt fint it anywere. This situation made me so sick.
How can I warn or send e-mail to Toshiba customer support about broken link. Or anyome know direct download address for Vista driver? Please help me asap :(
15/02/07 Display Driver nVidia Windows Vista 97.54
Thanks for your help,
Mehmet from Istanbul

Hi Daniel,
Thank you for post and advise. I downloaded Satellite P100 (PSPA0E) nVidia display driver but it doesnt work. Its look same but problem is doesnt support my display card. Its really strange and Toshiba doesnt fix yet :S
15/02/07 Display Driver nVidia Windows Vista 9.7.5.4 World Wide
http://support.toshiba-tro.de/tools/vista/nvi/display-vista-9754.zip

Special RAM brand for Satellite A100 (PSAA9)?

Hi,
I have a Satellite A100-504 (PSAA9) with only 1 GB RAM. CPUZ says it's a Hyundai HYMP512S64BP8-C4 PC2-4300 module.
I want to upgrade to 2 GB and was wondering whether I have to buy some special sort of RAM? Do I have to buy also Hyundai RAM or can that be a different brand? What about the specifications? Which RAM modules would be the best in combination with Vista and that Hyundai HYMP512S64BP8-C4 1 GB module?
Thank you for your help!
Bob

One more thing: you can of course buy the memory modules from different manufacturers but be sure you use high quality product. I can recommend you also Kingston memory modules.

Satellite A100 (PSAA9): Win7 + screen brightness adjustment issue

Hi
I have installed Windows 7 64-bit on my toshiba A100 (psaa9) machine, and i cannot modify screen brightness anymore.
It is maximum brightness always. Fn key does not work, and neigther i can modify the brightness manually through nvidia control panel. nvidia driver is 7.15.11.7967, installed automatically with windows.
In a similar thread http://forums.computers.toshiba-europe.com/forums/thread.jspa?messageID=182780
i've read suggestions about Value Added Package to be installed, but there is no package like this for my model.
how can i fix my problem?
thanks

hi all,
thank you for reply!!!
ok, i tried to install VAP and Flash Card Utility for Satellite L500. first, installing Flash Card Utility i got invalid serial number error. i've read in forum that it might be due to inappropriate driver for my version on laptop or if i did not install VAP first. so, second, i tried to installed VAP, but i get value "Setup tvap error 0x8146045B" :(
according my display driver: it was nVidia driver automatically installed with win7. in fact there is no display driver for win7 64bit version on toshiba website... i guess i have more problems with display, as my secondary display blinks every time some system event like driver/program installation or usb device plugging-in or -out happens.

XD-bit (CPU feature) disabled/unavailable for Satellite A100-PSAA9

Last week I bought the notebook Toshiba Satellite A100-847 (Satellite A100-SPAA9) that has an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, model T7200.
According to Intel specifications this processor (like all Core and Core 2 processors) has the XD-bit feature, known in Windows as DEP. I had the unpleasant surprise to find out that this feature is
reported by Windows as unavailable (in hardware). I understood from the electronic manual on the recovery CD (which is an older edition than the printed manual that comes in the package) that I can make this feature
available (for some older Satellite models) but I couldn't find any option in my BIOS to do this (my BIOS is made by Phoenix, version 2.0).
I really want to know how can I make this feature available/active as my processor supports it and so does the operating system bought together with the laptop and more than that, this feature is something beneficial - especially designed for security reasons and supported by all modern processors and operating systems.
Do I have to wait for an updated BIOS to include this option (to activate the XD bit feature) or to have it automaticaly set as active/available (instead of disabled/unavailable)?
I am expecting a well documented response from somebody who knows what I am talking about.
Thank you very much.

First of all, Ive started this topic hoping that I can obtain a technical and to the point response, regarding exactly what I have asked. I do not wish for this thread to become a technical glossary, because any user that has the slightest notion of using Google or Wikipedia can easily find out what XD-bit, DEP and PAE mean (and those who dont already know what these mean cannot help me).
I am compelled to repeat myself: my problem addresses the technical personnel, who really understand and know what I am talking about; it is not addressed to the average Joe who likes to hear himself talking, but not to the point.
Secondly, anyone can find out that the Intel T7200 processor has the XD-bit feature just by searching on the
Intel site: he will only have to type the words T7200 specifications into the search box; but anyway, here is the link youve asked me for:
http://processorfinder.intel.com/details.aspx?sspec=sl9sf
Thirdly, my system has to support the XD-bit feature because:
a) the operating system acquired together with the notebook is Windows XP SP2 Home Edition (so it is SP2 and yes it is in the PAE mode!)
b) the mainboard and the Intel 945PM chipset support this feature it is the standard Intel NAPA platform (and, just for the record, the only difference between this notebook and another notebook I own is just the processor, which is Core Duo simple -Yonah-, not Core 2 Duo -Merom- as this Toshiba notebook has; and the other notebook has the XD-bit feature enabled and Windows uses it)
Ive also tried to install Windows XP SP2 Professional and I used diagnostic and information programs (e.g. Sisoftware Sandra) but with the same result: I am reported that the processor does not have the XD-bit feature or this feature is deactivated.
Taking into account that Intel has blessed this processor model with the XD-bit feature and Toshiba has used at its turn the omnipotent Intel 945PM chipset which has nothing against the XD-bit feature mentioned above it results that this feature has been deactivated most likely by BIOS.
Ive started the topic [hoping that this forum is visited by Toshiba technicians in order to find out the problems their clients/users encounter and to act accordingly by offering them their support.
PS: I am not mad, not at all; I do appreciate the interest shown in my problem, but I do not wish to accept/encourage useless and pointless discussions.
If you wish, we can have other discussions on hardware topics but not on this thread in which I only hope to obtain the solution to my problem (solution that can come by a possible update of the actual version of the BIOS present on the site).

Need WXP drivers for Satellite A100 (PSAA9)

Hiya,
I've had to re-install Windows XP on my laptop. I don't have the Toshiba drivers CD though.
So I came here to get the drivers but I've no idea which driver goes with which hardware in my Device Manager.
Here's what I need the drivers for under Device Manager...
Ethernet Controller
Mass Storage Controller
Network Controller
PCI Device
PCI Device (again)
SM Bus Controller
Can anyone advise which specific driver I need for each?
Many thanks,
James

Thanks for you replies. I'd already come across that file, but it didn't give many clues. Here's the contents of it...
Component List Satellite A100; Satellite Pro A100; Equium A100
Contents and Installation order
for Windows XPH
Windows XP Home - Windows XP HE/Pro(English) Service Pack2(RTM)
- VALUEADD folder Service Pack2(RTM)
- SUPPORT folder Service Pack2(RTM)
1 Microsoft Internet Explorer V6.0(SP2)
2 DirectX V9.0c(SP2)
3 Windows Media Player 10 V10.00.00.3646
4 Windows Movie Maker V2.1.4026.0
5 Step by Step Interactive Training(HE/Pro) 3.5.25/3.5.23
6 SLP Module OEMSLP2.0 (523759)
7 Microsoft .NET Framework V1.1.4322(SR1)
8 Microsoft Office(R) OneNote(TM) 2003 V11.6360.6360 SP1
9 Hotfix for OLE and COM could allow remote code execution KB873333
10 Hotfix for Issue in HyperTerminal Could Allow Code Execution KB873339
11 Hotfix for Cannot add Windows components in Windows XP KB884018
12 Hotfix for Server Message Block Vulnerability KB885250
13 Hotfix for Issue in Windows Kernel and LSASS KB885835
14 Hotfix for Issue in WordPad Could Allow Code Execution KB885836
15 Hotfix for Cannot use infrared port to transfer data KB885855
16 Hotfix for Windows Firewall My Network (subnet) only KB886185
17 Hotfix for ASP.NET Path Validation Vulnerability KB886903
18 Hotfix for Security Update for Windows Messenger KB887472
19 Hotfix for Vulnerability in Hyperlink Object Library KB888113
20 Hotfix for Windows Could Allow Information Disclosure KB888302
21 Hotfix for Hardware (DEP)-enabled computer KB889673
22 Hotfix for Vulnerability in Microsoft agent KB890046
24 Hotfix for Issue in HTML Help Could Allow Code Execution KB890175
25 Hotfix for Vulnerabilities in Windows kernel KB890859
26 Hotfix for The DHTML Editing Component ActiveX Control KB891781
27 Hotfix for adding the Hibernate button KB893056
28 Hotfix for Issues in TCP/IP Could Allow Remote Code Execution KB893066(V2)
30 Hotfix for Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) KB893357
31 Hotfix for Vulnerability in Telephony service KB893756
32 Hotfix for The Microsoft Windows Installer 3.1 KB893803(V2)
33 Hotfix for DBCS file names are not displayed KB894391
34 Hotfix for File Signature Verification tool reports KB894871
35 Hotfix for Availability of Windows XP COM KB895200
36 Hotfix for A Windows XP SP2 computer with multiple processors KB896256(V3)
37 Hotfix for Issue in HTML Help Could Allow Remote Code Execution KB896358
38 Hotfix for Issue in Server Message Block KB896422
39 Hotfix for Vulnerability in Print Spooler service KB896423
40 Hotfix for Vulnerabilities in Graphics Rendering Engine KB896424
41 Hotfix for Vulnerability in Telnet client KB896428
42 Hotfix for Cumulative security update for Internet Explorer KB896688
44 Hotfix for Vulnerability in step-by-step interactive training KB898458
45 Hotfix for Vulnerabilities in Kerberos KB899587
47 Hotfix for Vulnerability in the Client Service for NetWare KB899589
48 Hotfix for Vulnerability in Remote Desktop Protocol KB899591
49 Hotfix for Vulnerabilities in the Windows shell KB900725
50 Hotfix for Vulnerability in the Microsoft Collaboration Data Objects KB901017(KB907245)
51 Hotfix for Vulnerability in Microsoft Color Management Module KB901214
52 Hotfix for Vulnerability in DirectShow KB904706
53 Hotfix for Vulnerability in Network Connection Manager KB905414
54 Hotfix for Vulnerability in Plug and Play KB905749
55 Sun Java 2 Runtime Environment V1.5.0_04
56 Intel(R) Chipset Software Installation Utility V7.2.1.1006
57 Intel 945GM/940GML Display Driver V14.18.2.4436
58 ATI ATI M52P/M54P/M56P Display Driver V8.204-051220a1-029876C
59 Nvidia G72M/G72MV/G73M Display Driver V83.02
60 TI PCI7411(6-in-1) Driver V2.0.0.4
61 Synaptics Luxpad & TouchPad Driver V8.2.9_2
62 Realtek Audio Driver with UAA Bus driver V5.10.0.5200
63 TOSHIBA Software Modem SM2162ALD04
64 Intel 10/100(Ekron)/GbE(Vidaria/Tekoa) Wired LAN Driver V8.0.21.101/V9.2.24
65 Intel 802.11a/g Golan Driver V10.1.0.13a
66 Atheros WirelessLAN 802.11a/g.g Driver V4.1.2.111.i129
67 Intel PRoset Utility for Golan V10.1.0.2w61
68 Atheros Client Utility for WirelessLAN 802.11a/g.g V4.1.1.231.i153
69 Bluetooth Stack for Windows by Toshiba V4.00.23(T)
70 Bluetooth Monitor V2.12
71 UPEK Finger Print Utility V5.4.0 Build 2688
72 TOSHIBA Common Modules V1.00.18ST
73 TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility V1.00.01ST
74 TOSHIBA Touchpad ON/OFF Utility V1.00.01ST
75 TOSHIBA Utilities V1.00.07ST
76 TOSHIBA Power Saver V7.03.07.I
77 TPS init V1.0.4.0
78 TOSHIBA SD Memory Card Format V2.1.0.0
79 SD Secure Module V1.0.3
80 TOSHIBA Assist V1.03.00
81 TOSHIBA ConfigFree V5.90.05
82 ConfigFree Demo Screen Saver V1.00.07
83 TOSHIBA Virtual Sound V1.02.01
84 TOSHIBA Speech System V1.00.2511
85 TOSHIBA Zooming Utility V2.0.0.23c
86 TOSHIBA Controls V3.22.2700
87 TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool V3.1.5
88 Recovery Disc Creator for ExpressPlayer-Presto V1.1.0.5
89 CD/DVD Acoustic Silencer V1.00.008
90 DVD-RAM Driver V5.0.2.5
91 InterVideo WinDVD V5.0B11.533-A1222 for ATI
92 WinDVD Creator2 Platinum V2.0B014.376C33-NEN01
93 Record Now! Basic for TOSHIBA V7.31 Build 731B20E
94 DLA for TOSHIBA V5.20 Build 520B11C
95 Adobe Reader V7.0.5
96 TOSHIBA Skins for Windows Media Player V1.00.1121
98 Norton AntiVirus 2006 V12.0.3
99 TOSHIBA Offer(OEM Link) 10/26/2004
100 TOSHIBA User's Manual V1.0
101 TBIOS Driver V2.5USB1
102 TOSHIBA SMBIOS ActiveX Control V1.3
103 Microsoft and Toshiba Product Registration TCL_BC_WinXP_enu_09162004
104 AOL V9.0 Update
105 TOSHIBA Solutions V1.0
106 Talk-2-Toshiba V1.0
107 EULA file of Presto V1.0
108 ISO file of Presto V1.0.020-202821
109 Text file of Presto V1.0.020-202821
110 NiHelper V2.0.0.0
- ProtonPack Master Create Tool V3.01.00
- ProtonPack Recovery Tool V3.01.00
...that 114 different items! And I can see a lot of those items are not mandatory and/or are not drivers. More to point though, it does not solve my problem of needing to know the names of the drivers I should download (as presented on the downloads page) in order to fix my Driver Manager problems?
Cheers,
James

Satellite A100 (PSAA9E) - Can't install display driver for Windows 7

I have a problem with installing official Toshiba Windows 7 x32 ATI x1600 driver.
After unpacking it should install.exe be executed, I believe, but it's not; nothing happens. Going to Setup.exe with manual install, then I don't see Catalyst Control Center & Display Driver in the list, just Catalyst install Manager & vcredist. After installation these components (CCC & DD) are not present.
Any ideas?
P.S. Same problem with official Toshiba Vista32 ATI x1600 driver.

Hi mate,
Have you already installed other drivers for the notebook? I mean the chipset driver, this driver must be installed first.
And are you sure that you have ATI display driver? Some Satellite A100 models were delivered with nVidia graphic card as far as I know.
By the way, what happens if you install the driver manual in device manager via advanced installation?

My ipod doesn´t charging battery

My ipod doesn´t charging battery

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iPod touch: Hardware troubleshooting
Have you tried another cable?
Another charging source? Does iTunes see the iPod when you connect to your computer?
Look at the dock connector on the iPod. Look for abnormalities like bent or corroded contacts, foreign material and cracked or broken plastic.

Satellite A100-225 is not charging even with new battery

Hi, Having a charging problem. Laptop suddenly shut down whilst using. Tried to start up but power light goes out and it shuts down again. With battery connected and ac adapter switched on the blue power light and yellow battery light stay on a few seconds and then shuts down, not allowing start up.
Took the old battery out thinking it was that and my laptop starts up fine using just the ac adapter as this is how I am currently posting this. Refit the battery and the power light comes on and off again every few seconds and prevents start up.
Have purchased a new battery thinking it was faulty but to no avail, exactly the same problem.
Left the laptop off to charge the new battery but noticed the blue power light and yellow battery light going on and off together every few seconds.
If I try to start the laptop up while the power light is on it starts to start but as soon as the power light goes out it stops. My thoughts are the charging unit inside my laptop is shorting out but I am no expert.
Does anyone have any idea what the problem is and would it be expensive to fix as I have just spent 48 on a e new battery.
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>Refit the battery and the power light comes on and off again every few seconds and prevents start up.
Are you sure that the battery is compatible ? did you purchase the genuine battery from Toshiba ASP?
I think batteries from 3rd party retailer could not be compatible always so I would test the notebook with a battery recommended by Toshiba.
At the other hand it could be a motherboard problem but if the notebook start up properly using the AC adaptor, I would not be quite sure if its really a mobo issue.
Try also this:
Remove battery and AC adaptor, press power button 30sec long.
Then insert the battery and connect AC adaptor and check if you could power up the unit.

Satellite Pro A200 doesn't charge if running

Hello
I have a new Toshiba Satellite Pro A200 running Vista. I have a problem with the mains adapter and charging.
It will boot up and operate fine, and when switched off will charge the battery on mains fine. But when switched on, the machine automatically runs off battery, not mains, and does not charge.
This means that the battery runs down and eventually has to be charged again whilst off.
When the mains adapter is removed and reinserted, it initially will charge for maybe 30 seconds, then stops charging again and continues to run off battery.
At the same time, the blue indication light on the front of the machine lights up to indicate that the AC is connected and detected, and on the battery indicater on windows in states 'ac connected, battery not charging' - in other words it the ac works and is detected but the machine isnt using it to run power or charge unless switched off..
Can anyone offer a solution?
thanks

Thats very strange and I presume this issue could be related to the hardware problem.
Either its a faulty battery or there is something wrong with the power supply electronic on the motherboard.
In my opinion there is only one way to find out whats wrong some diagnostic test are necessary.
Such test can be performed only by an ASP technician.
Therefore its really advisable to contact an ASP in your country for some checks.
This is a new notebook and the warranty should cover everything!

Satellite A100-538 wont run on battery anymore

I've had an A100-538 for a week now. Yesterday evening I was working on it (AC-power)and then I left the house for about half an hour, leaving the laptop on. When I came back the computer was off and I heard a soft ticking noise. (I'm sure it hasn't got anything to do with the Toshiba Power Saver) I couldn't restart it at that moment.
After about half an hour I was able to turn it back on again and it seems to be allright again. But..... it won't run on the battery anymore. According to the system tray icon the battery is full 100%, yet when I disconnect the power adapter the computers goes dead instantly. What made the computer go off in the first place and why won't it run on the battery anymore?

The problem is the cover is what pushes backpressure on the battery to keep it in place. Some of them were designed as .5mm instead of 1mm so the pressure is not enough to hold the hdd in place. Changing the cover fixes this issue. Because the hdd slips out slightly it can cause a short circuit across the battery charging terminals meaning it will not run on battery. Changing this cover should resolve any problems. But you could also have a bad battery as well now. Hopefully nothing else was harmed because of this. I hope you fix the problem quickly. Have a nice day.

Recovery on a Satellite A100 (PSAA9) - Deleted partitions and XP Home not Pro

We recently had trouble with our laptop and decided to restore it back to manufacturer settings with the recovery Media CD. My son decided to do it and when he booted up the program he chose the Delete partitions option instead of overwrite.
Now it has completely formatted the HD removing the OS (Windows XP Pro).
When I bought the laptop it came with WXP Pro already installed and just has the Certification Sticker on the bottom of the laptop.
Is there anyway that I can receive a Windows XP Pro installation CD?

Generally all Satellite notebook models are delivered with WXP Home or Media Center Edition operating system. Toshiba has Satellite Pro series and under this name you can get WXP Pro operating system.
Can you tell us which model you have exactly A100-xxx?
If your notebook was in showroom by the dealer it is possible they have used own OS installation instead of delivered recovery media.

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