Satellite a205-s5804 wont enter bios

I know this has been asked and answered but i was just given this laptop after my friend switched hdd out. I tried all keys, even f2 then turn on but goes to leading innovation screen then windows failed to start screen everytime. I just wanna see if hdd is good and everthing else is good. After reading a ton of posts, i found out its in fastboot but f2 then turn on still dont work

Hi
> After installing Microsoft Sync it requires restart and after that my laptop doesn`t boot.
And what does it doesnt boot mean?
Do you get an error message? Is the notebook freezing on start up? Do you get a BSOD?
I dont know how you can solve this issue but can you go in the advanced boot menu? Can you boot in safe mode?
In my opinion the Microsoft Sync installation destroyed something on Windows and in worst case you have to reinstall the whole OS.

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I have a Satellite A205-S5804 laptop running Vista Home Premium. It ran fine until an automatic update (about a month ago). Then I got the Black Screen Of Death during bootup (somewhere after the Vista starts to load but prior to the user logon). Took it to the Geek Squad who says it isn't hardware related (as my extended warranty only covers hardware). They claimed it is a corrupted OS. I think they are correct about it not being hardware since I can get it to go to Safe Mode. Restore didn't work. I acquired a copy of Vista Home Premium and attempted to run repair but that didn't correct the problem. Next I reloaded it. Everything ran great like it is suppposed to. But the automatic update downloaded and installed the 92 or so Vista updates that it supposedly needs since the Vista disk was produced. Now the problem is back. I can get to Safe Mode, into the BIOS and just about everything else except I cannot get it to boot normally without black-screening before the login to user prompt. I have hooked an external monitor up and when the laptop blacks out the external monitor reports no signal. I suspect there is an issue with a Vista update (which one I do not know). I have already backed up the data I want to save and have that on another computer. Any suggestions other than to reload Vista and not ever acquire any updates? Is there a setting in the BIOS or a "fix" to the Vista update? I tried searching for hours on this issue and have not found a solution. Thanks for any help or suggestions from other Toshiba users.

Restore didn't work.
What does that mean?
It means that when I selected an earlier restore point (prior to when I suspect the Vista update downloaded and installed) the black screen issue remained. At none of my restore points could I get the issue to go away or resolve itself.
I tried the Toshiba restore to out of the box, or at least I wanted to, however, following the manual instructions the laptop did not give me that option. I held down the 0 (zero) button and powered it on but it did not go into the Hard Drive Recovery mode. I suspect my model is not one of the ones that came with this option.
So, after taking the laptop to the Geek Squad originally after the problem appeared and verifying that I don't have a hardware problem and also trying the recommended methods for returning to a stable and fully functional computer, I purchased a legit copy of Vista Home Premium so that I could reload the operating system. Yes, I am realizing how much more difficult Vista is than XP. I have reloaded Vista from scratch. I registered the copy. I have downloaded and installed SP1. I am currently doing SP2. I am basically creating a clean machine with just an OS loaded. Once I am sure that it will function properly (no more blacking out) I will reload my programs and transfer my data back.
Tedious process...but it seems like my best option. And now that it is in progress there really isn't any point in trying anything else other than uninstalling any update(s) after I reach a stable point that may be causing the screen to black out. If and when I reach that point again I will visit Microsoft to see what assistance I can get for any Windows Updates that I can identify as being troublesome.
I really appreciate everyone's input and suggestions. I was hopeful that it would be something as simple as an outdated driver or something along those lines. However, as much as I have searched, I have not found anyone who has had the exact same problem and there doesn't seem to be an easy cure. I will keep you posted on my success or failure with the method I have chosen. Thanks again.

Satellite A205-S5804 won't boot.

My computer Satellite A205-S5804 won't boot.
It won't run on safe mode, and it won't run the system restore.
It remains black with a cursor, if anything at all.
How do I get my computer back on?

Hi
Youve got a cursor which is flashing in the upper left corner?
In such case you should check of the HDD has been recognized by BIOS!
If the HDD is listed in BIOS then I would recommend checking the HDD using the drives fitness test:
http://www.hitachigst.com/hdd/support/download.htm
To run the drives fitness test you must download the appropriate creator or image and create a self-booting media.
Check it!

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Hello,
I enabled the Quick Boot Function which skips the Logos and only boots from HDD, but now I need to install a 32bit Windows for School, but I can't enter or reset the Bios.
I tried every button combination I can think of.
Is there any way to remove this feature again without taking it apart?
The existing Windows is not the Original one, so no toshiba software is installed.
Thanks for help.

HI
I have a similiar problem with my toshiba C660.
I want to view the S.M.A.R.T. menu on the hard drive , but actualy i cannot enter BIOS to change HDD Controller. He is curently saved as "AHCI" and i cannot enter BIOS to change it. I have tryied to press "F2" button several times , but no response. I tryed to press "INS" key at the beggining , then "F2" key , but still no entering to the BIOS menu. If i wrong , pls tell me where?!
Regards (sorry for my poor english)

Satellite L840/020 - Cannot enter BIOS after enabling fast boot option

I have a Toshiba L840/020 (PSK8LA-020007) notebook. I recently installed an Intel 330 Series SSD and Windows 8 Pro RTM 6.2.9200 MSDNAA on it and enabled Fast boot option in the BIOS (Boot speed > Fast).
Now I can not get into the BIOS no matter what I do. I tried pressing power button while holding down F2 (as suggested by few other forums) , up on failing that I tried all F keys and Esc, but nothing works. I also tried repeatedly pressing F2 while booting, connected an external USB keyboard and pressed F2 on that , but no matter what I do I cannot get into the BIOS.
When I go to Download section of Toshiba support > Windows 8 64bit, I can also see a BIOS update for my notebook, but when I try to install that I get the following error :
Error
Flash process will be terminated!
Current platform have secure boot feature, it must provide NV storage location by IHISI interface.
Please contact OEM BIOS engineer to add the feature.
Without this IHISI interface, the authenticate variables will be modified or cleared by flash process.
If you understand the risk and still want to flash.
You can add the following setting in platform.ini to ignore error.
[EngineeringErrorDisable]
SkipSecureBootProtectionCheck=1
OK
I didnt change platform.ini and flash, without first seeking help from the community.
Please let me know how to get into the BIOS. Thanks.
null

Hi
Try firstly INS button and then F2 button.
Then you should be able to access the BIOS I recommend disabling the fast boot in the BIOS if you could successfully enter the BIOS.
Regarding the BIOS update.
I checked the Toshiba AU driver page and it seems that the BIOS v6.20 is the same like for Win 7.
I think that the BIOS update should be done running the Toshiba preinstalled system since Win 8 is not officially on the market yet and from my knowledge there are some big restrictions updating the BIOS running Win 8

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my laptop won't boot on windows,but the the power indicator was on. so what i did was i long press the power button to turn it off, then then i press it again still it doesn't work...i tried it a couple of times...luckily it works!
but it happens everytime i try to use my laptop....what i'm going to do so it won't happen again....thanks!

First, let's make sure this is not a power issue.
Remove the battery and AC Adapter from the laptop. Then press and hold the power button for 15 to 30 seconds to completely decharge the unit. Afterwards, only plug the AC Adapter in and try turning it on. If it works, great! Turn it off, unplug the AC Adapter, plug the battery back in, and then the AC adapter back in and try turning it on once more. Again, if everything loads up fine, great you sould be good. If you still get the same problem, Have a local shop check your AC adapter voltage to verify you are getting constant and unfluxed electricity from it. Typically you can also have them use their universal adapter to test you notebook to see if the problem is still there as well. If everything above checks out, but you still have the issue, try plugging the notebook into an external monitor to test if it may be the graphics chip or connection to the internal screen that are at fault.
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Satellite A205 will not boot after Pixela ImageMixer 3 install

Help!
I've had my Satellite (A205 S5804) for a year and a half, and it's been great...until last night. I purchased a Canon camcorder, and went to install the Pixela ImageMixer 3. After following the on-screen install instructions, it recommended I do a reboot. The pc shut down, restarted, and then went into this never-ending spiral of "system recovery diagnostics". I ran the utility, and it can't correct itself (I think something in the registry may have gotten damaged/overwritten during the install??). Safe mode won't work. Nothing works.
I can get to a DOS prompt, which takes me to "X:\~~~" and I don't know what the "X" drive is supposed to represent. I'm cursing myself now for not making a system recovery disk. I have files I'd like to try to get off of here before I do something drastic like a full-blown reformat of the HD.
Is there anything I can do to get past this system recovery loop? Am I going to have to reformat and start over?

Ok, I have looked everywhere, and am pretty certain I do not have a system recovery disk for my Toshiba. However, I did find a few other disks - can you tell me, will a system recovery disk for a slightly older Satellite work? We have another Toshiba Satellite (I think it's an M or N series) that was purchased a few months before this one. Or do I need to have a disk for my exact model? Also, how do I identify a local ASP? I purchased my machine at Best Buy, and they were quick to say they don't have recovery disks and I'd need to call Toshiba. Toshiba told me it'd be up to 10 biz days, and I'm hoping to not have to wait that long...
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Missing Audio Drivers A205-S5804

My wife has the Satellite A205-S5804, and have searched forum after forum and google search after google serach for the Realtek audio driver for Windows XP SP2. If there is one that exists that anyone has, please share?

Realtek Audio Driver for Windows Vista
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-Jerry

Satellite A50-112: F1 key not work for entering Bios

my toshiba Satellite SA50-112 not entering into BIOS or CMOS setup because of F1 key is not functioning what i can do for changing the boot sequence to CDROM by alternative way.
please help us to work better

There are THREE ways to make your notebook boot from CD:
1) You can adjust the BIOS setting by entering into it with the key "ESC" (not F1 as you said before)
2) You can boot directly on CD by holding down the key "C" during starup
3) You can make the "Select Boot device menu" appear by holding down the "F12" key.
All above key combinations work DURING STARTUP of your notebook only. Therefor try your timing ;)
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electrochain

How to enter BIOS settings on Satellite U200?

How can I enter BIOS menu before windows started?
When notebook starts, I push F2 so it give me chose device which need to read.
In my other pc I push DEL and BIOS is there.
I have Satellite U200. I se software called <TOSHIBA HWSetup> and there write BIOS version 1.10.04/03/2004
There must be key to allow enter BIOS settings.
In user??s manuals I didn??t find information about entering BIOS settings.
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Hi
To enter BIOS settings please press ESC button at start up. After that press F1.
By the way: when you start notebook for a short moment you can see the message how to enter BIOS settings. It is displayer at the bottom left side at start up.
Del button will be used on desktops, not on laptops.
Bye

How to enter BIOS mode on Satellite 5200?

Hello!
I own a Satellite 5200-801 and Ive recently bought a new CD/DVD - rom cause the original just died. The thing is that the drive I bought is from US market and my laptop is European. So Ive double checked all the serial numbers on it and everything was correct except the manufacture serial number that I suppose makes no difference to be different.
My problem is that when I install it the light indicator flashes normal but when it boots it shoes IDE error boot and windows doesnt see it at all. Do u know how can I enter BIOS setting to change master/slave cause I believe that there is a difference among them at this point....the original is master and the second is csel.
Also is there a key to enter BIOS because I cant enter at all no matter key combinations. Finally if I change the reading head of the DVD/ROM and put back the original would make the change I need?
THANKS FOR YOUR HELP!!!

As far as I know you cannot change anything in BIOS but check it again. To enter BIOS settings press ESC button at start up.
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Resetting bios for Satellite A205 laptop

Can anyone please tell me how I can reset the bios in my Satellite A205 laptop, so that the CD/DVD drive works again? At present it doesn't even register on the computer anywhere. I have tried altering the upper and lower filters in the registry, but it makes no difference. If restting the bios isn't what I need to do, what do I need to do to get the CD/DVD drive working again, or to fix its driver, so that the drive works again. Any help very much appreciated, but please try and give me comprehensive instructions. Thank-you.

hmm, do you mean resetting the BIOS defaults?
thats F9 after you get to BIOS

Satellite C55-A-19D - How to enter BIOS settings?

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