Satellite A665-S6059 - RAM / BIOS Issues

I updated my Toshiba A665's bios to version 1.20 which fixed the errors with 1333mhz DDR3 ram. I bought the 8GB of DDR3-10600 1333mhz upgrade. When I changed the 2x 2GB chips out with the new 2x 4GB ones the laptop booted into bios, said it had 8,196MB ram. I saved and quit.
While booting, the toshiba splash screen came up, went black and repeated the cycle until I turned off the laptop. I had to put one of the 2GB DDR3-8500 chips in the first ram slot to get the system up boot up into windows. A 4GB DDR3-10600 chip is in slot 2. Bios and windows says I have 6GB of ram.
I just cant figure out why 2x 4GB chips wont boot. Is this a BIOS error? In slot 2 during separate boots, both 4GB ram chip runs.
Is there going to be a fix for this problem? I noticed that there is a way to fix the Wlan card problem, and the odd changed between video card cores between AC power, and battery power.

Hello
Have you bought compatible memory modules fron an authoriezd service provider or what modules you bought exactly?
For me it looks like that the new modules are not compatible so they dont run at dual channel mode on your notebook. That means you need other modules.
I would recommend modules from an authorized service provider or some high quality modules from Kingston for example.

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Satellite A665 beeping and sound issue

I have a Satellite A665 and when I start the computer, there is a long high pitched beep initially and then as it goes for a short time through the start up process, prior to Windows, it beeps again. The beeping is coming from the bios, I believe since I have uninstalled the sound components in Device manager to test this. Once Windows 7 is completely booted up and the sound components are reloaded, the speaker icon vibrates and has a continuous loud hum. It is a high pitched hum that never goes away and the icon vibrates like crazy. I have reseated the RAM and am at an impasse as to what to do. It does sound like a BIOS issue but not sure what the next step may be. It is 2 years old and out of warranty.
Thanks!

I have not tried updating the bios since the sound was so severe I doubted that would help but I may try that.
I uninstalled all sound devices in Device Manager and then rebooted and the sound was unchanged. That is what leads me to believe the issue is not with the sound devices. I had the speakers unplugged and the devices uninstalled and the sound remained unchanged. The only part the sound system plays in all this is that the sound icon (little speaker in the lower right hand corner) vibrates like crazy once Windows boots up and the devices are reloaded. If you turn up the sound on the speakers, the hum or beep is constant and gets very loud.
I have been repairing computers for over 40 years and I have never seen anything like this. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Satellite A665-S6050 BIOS

Are the bios updates cumulative such that I get all previous updates with the latest version?

Satellite A665-S6050
Yes.
ACPI Flash BIOS version 2.20 for Satellite A660/A665 (PSAW0U/PSAW3U)
Change History
Version 2.20 - 2011-09-16
•Fixed: 12-cell battery won't charge after an over-discharge.
Version 2.00 - 2011-06-08
•Modified the behavior of password - Password should be requested before entering the boot menu (F12).
•Modified the DC battery threshold check from 10% to 20%.
•Made a change to the Windows BIOS flash requirements to avoid an unexpected suspend by unplugging AC.
•Fixed: System hangs when connected to a SMART board.
•Fixed: Optimus SKUs intermittently show a cooling system warning message on "battery only" and "battery optimized" modes when resuming from S3/S4/S5.
•Fixed: Low battery beep alarm.
Version 1.90 - 2011-01-06
•Modified the 3-Cell battery protection function.
Version 1.80 - 2010-10-01
•Limited the DDR3-1333Mhz DRAM speed to 1066Mhz. on Clarksfield CPU platforms.
•Updated: The SM_SENSE# status is kept during deep sleep mode for the Sleep & Music function.
Version 1.70 - 2010-09-22
•Fixed: Background turns blank, and the wrong password won't clear automatically when setting or deleting a User or Supervisor Password.
•Fixed: System will hang when setting a 512 byte owner string.
•Fixed: When Fast Boot was enabled, DMI Type12 had no data.
•Fixed: When Fast Boot was enabled, the system did not ask for the HDD and system passwords.
•Fixed: When PCI LAN was disabled, the boot menu reported a network issue.
•Fixed: When a RAM module's serial number is all zeros, the system will hang.
Version 1.60 - 2010-08-03
•Updated the Intel OSB logo.
•Fixed: Shared memory allocation issue on UMA SKUs only.
•Fixed: Blurred Toshiba logo.
•EC-1.60: Reduced the sensor button debounce time to 50ms.
Version 1.50 - 2010-07-08
•Updated the Intel MRC to 1.3-1 for Warm boot shutdown issue.
Version 1.40 - 2010-06-28
•Updated the N11M and N11P NVIDIA VBIOS code base.
•Updated the Clarksfield CPU Microcode to M13106E5_04.
•Fixed: The computer may hang if certain RAM modules are used in Computrace platforms.
Version 1.30 - 2010-06-09
•Updated the N11E Nvidia VBIOS for 3D SKUs.
•EC-1.30: Added a workaround to fix an ALS function issue after resuming from S4/S5 and restarting.
Version 1.20 - 2010-06-03
•Added: N11E Nvidia VBIOS for 3D SKU.
•Updated the Computrace option ROM to fix a problem installing and running SysMark/MobileMark.
Version 1.10 - 2010-05-10
•Initial production BIOS for these models.
-Jerry

Increasing Dedicated Video RAM? (Intel HD Graphics - Satellite A665-S6086)

My Satellite A665-S6086 Laptop uses Intel HD Graphics, and I wish to increase the dedicated video RAM.
Through dxdiag, it says I have 1696MB of Approximate Total Memory, but I only use 64Mb according to: http://www.systemrequirementslab.com/CYRI/analysis.aspx?name=The-Elder-Scrolls-V:-Skyrim&id=11231&se...
I went into the BIOS Setup -> Advanced, but was unable to find anything to alter the amount of Video RAM.
If anybody has a solution to this, please share it.
Thanks,
Chibichuba.
Solved!
Go to Solution.

...But you are not able to with the stock Toshiba motherboard....
Then you still cannot do it unless you replace the whole motherboard.
Mike

Downgrade bios on Satellite A665-S6065

Hi there, my Satellite A665-S6065 has been showing performance/timing problems with some real time 3D applications. I was suggested to run the bios and disable HPET, CPU Enhanced Halt, EIST, Cool n'Quiet, C3/C6, and hiperthreading, but this can't be done from the Phoenix Secure Core Tiano Setup bios. I believe problems have been happening since the last bios update, so my question is what it will happen if I run the bios installation program for the previous bios version. I have installed bios ver 2.30 and I downloaded the installatino program for bios ver 2.20. Thanks in advance.

Not Recommended , if its already installed then you need to deal with it , you will be like hitting the moon for such process , i dont really know the exact solution but since its still just the software issue then why dont you just try to re-install the operating system .
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Cannot update BIOS on Satellite A665

Hi
I desperately need help with updating my BIOS on Satellite A665 as my battery is not charging and the site says for me to update BIOS but it is not letting me update saying battery is less than 10%.
Please someone help me as I have no way of using the laptop without AC power always present.

Hi
What is your current battery level?
I think the BIOS update will prevent updating if the battery level is too low - this is a security feature.
In case your battery will not charge please try to disconnect it wait a second or two. Then connect it again.
Still the same?
If so please let us know which BIOS version is in your system today.
Thanks
Tom

Satellite A665-S6050 Windows 7 Home Premium Memory Upgrade will not boot

Hope there might be a clue to assist.
Checked Toshiba support for recommended memory to upgrade from 2X2GB to 2X4GB. Ordered Kingston KTT-S3BS/4G x 2 as recommended. BIOS recognizes the memory, but Windows will not boot. Tried Safe Mode and hangs after a few seconds. Tried Repair Computer, also hangs after a few seconds. Put original memory back in and it boots fine. There was a brief flash of a blue screen once, but no dump file to be found.
To me it seems as ifthe issue is Windows, but I do not know enough about this to say definitively. Just based on the percieved behavior when Windows trys to boot (hanging).
Any ideas appreciated before I go through return and try something else.
Thanks.
Toshiba Satellite A665-S6050
Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit

he ordered from Toshiba and there memory did not work ... the kit he ordered was the one recommended for his laptop from Toshiba and ordered from Toshiba
Yes he did. But he ordered the Kingston memory that Toshiba recommended as he said...
Checked Toshiba support for recommended memory to upgrade from 2X2GB to 2X4GB. Ordered Kingston KTT-S3BS/4G x 2 as recommended. ... I tried both of the Kingston modules recommended and neither worked.
I'm suggesting that he try the Toshiba part number (PA3677U-1M4G) suggested in the spec, which is made by Axiom.
-Jerry

Satellite A665-14G - FN key not working

Hi,
I recently bought a Satellite A665-14G, everything was working fine.
Then suddenly the next day of the purchase date, the keyboard was not illuminated.
So I pressed the FN + Z keys combination, and nothing happened.
I tried to press other FN key combinations and none worked.
So i'm assuming that the FN key is no longer working.
What could have caused this and how can I restore its functionality?

Hi
Do other FN + F buttons work correctly?
For example FN + F6, FN + F7 and so on.?
If yes then the FN buttons are OK and I think only the illumination has been disabled.
Usually in BIOS you can enable and disable the illumination.
Check this!
But if other FN buttons dont work, then you should reinstall the VAP (value added package) and Flash Card Support Utility.
Both tools can be downloaded from Toshiba driver page.

Toshiba Satellite A665 Sp6001L

Hello!
Well I have problem with my Laptop, recently the led on my Keyboard (like eco utility, pause/play media, etc... and the mouse pad led) don't function well... the only way to set on them, is going to the BIOS and setup the LEDS ON...
I wait for your help
cheers!

Satellite A665-SP6001L
Sometimes resetting the motherboard helps.
With the battery and AC adapter removed, close the Power switch for ten seconds.
Re-attach those, press the Power button to turn the computer on, and then immediately press the F2 key while the Toshiba logo is displayed. Press F9 to restore the BIOS default settings, press F10, and then select Yes (Exit Saving Changes). The computer will restart.
-Jerry

Satellite A665-S6054: backlight keyboard and Fn+z accessibility

Hey guys i ran into one problem which then led to another
Firstly i have been doing updates to my computer but only recently have noticed that the Fn+z doesnt control my backlit keyboard any more
Seeing that all the other functions (that i know of) are working correctly i tried looking for online help to reactivate the key combo
finding accessibility on one of the forums.
So i went to Start -> Toshiba -> Utilities -> Accessibility
Then this error message appears +"Toshiba Accessibility Error. This system, cannot use "Toshiba Accessibility"+
Then i have to click OK..... nothing happens
So i searched the site many times for my Toshiba Satellite A665-S6054 drivers downloads ect.
One place it asks for the Serial # and it says something about it not being valid when i am sure that i enter it correctly
I have been messing around on the site for TOO LONG
Please hep
Keykar

Hi
The Satellite A665-S6054 look like an US model.
Therefore the right driver page would be this:
http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/support/jsp/home.jsp
I recommend also updating the BIOS since the BIOS controls the illumination.
You should also check if an VAP (value added package) update might help too

Satellite A665-14F - Not responding

I bought the new Toshiba Satellite A665-14F. Processor i7 RAM 4GB Harddrive 640GB
My problem is that my laptop is not responding when starting up, anything I open will not respond. Even thoght my freind have an Accer i5 6GB Ram and 750GB. He's laptop is starting up faster than my laptop and he is not getting non-respond if he start up he's laptop.
What I have done only the Windows update befor this problem happen then the problem start. I visit Toshiba company in kuwait and they said its a software error and I take it again (it seem fine ) by now, but when I reinstall Windows updates the non-respond problem is back. Not that: I install all important and non important Updates.
hope anyone could help

> Now i got it i can download any Driver updates For Any PSAW3E Right ?
Right!
> Second i want to kno why i cant find Satellite with 14F With the model number PSAW3E-0N400WAR? because i found PSAW3E on 3 countries..
PSAW3E-0N400WAR number belongs to Satellite A665-14F. This model is released in Arabian region.
> Germany is one of them ,so should i download it from there and its will be the same ? because in Germany i Found 14F(PSAW3E-0NH00JGR) and mine is (PSAW3E-0N400WAR)
PSAW3E-0NH00JGR is also to Satellite A665-14F but this was released for German market.
> Second about the updates how should i install them ? they are Zip so should i Extract them and open the extracted file ?
You have to unzip the packages firstly and there should be a exe file which can be executed.

Satellite A665-S5186 Driver Installation

I have a Satellite A665-S5186 that had Windows 7 64bit preinstalled. I reinstalled a fresh copy of Windows 7 HP 64bit so that I could rid myself of all the presinstalled software easily and start with afresh copy of Windows, no extra software. I did this because I was having speed issues.
Now, I have done this on many desktops and laptops, for many years. I have never had this problem, but, the drivers listed for Satellite A665-S5186 are not installing properly. When I run the installer, it starts but then it never finishes. It basically loads the installer package and then stops. The only driver I can get installed is the System Driver. Am I installing the wrong drivers or is there a trick, or systematic installation path?
I do not have recovery media, or a recovery partition and I do not plan on buying recovery media since this should be solvable without recovery media.
Any ideas on how to get these drivers to install properly?
Already tried safe mode, safe mode with driver signatures disabled and compatibility mode for XP SP2 and SP3.

As a small update...
I was able to use WinRAR and extract each driver seperately, but I am still missing my LAN, Ethernet, Video, PCI Device and Unknown Device drivers. I have no idea exactly which driver to install for these, but have tried many of the ones listed. Maybe some insight into which drivers I need exactly would be nice too. Then I could try the WinRAR method.
Thanks ahead of time for any replies!

HP dv6 Bios issue

Hi I have a Hewlett Packard dv6 1204AX
I have it running windows 32 bit.
4GB Ram. Everything else is standard with no overclocking ever.
My problem began today when my mate bought over a black screened laptop.
We began by noticing that his would not turn on. we concluded that it might be the hard drive.
To test this we took the harddrive out of mine and put it in his. We also tried the RAM, removing that from the dv6 but it would not fit. We did not force anything.
We then tried his hard drive in my laptop to see if his harddrive would work...it did not.
I then put my laptop back together, replacing the RAM and the hard drive but when I started it, my laptop was now black screening with the lights blinking twice, pointing at a BIOS issue.
I tried the hard reset with no luck.
I pulled out the hard drive and ram, blew to make sure no dust was on it, and put it back in. Still no luck.
I tried the windows + B fix. Still no good.
I removed CMOS battery for 40 minutes. replaced. Still no go.
I loaded BIOS software from the HP site onto a usb stick but it wouldn't load the stick. DID change the name of the file to a .bin file as told.
I have tried multiple hard resets etc.
I then asked a friend who fixes computers who told me to go and get a new CMOS battery...I did that...put it and still two blips.
I feel like I have exhausted all options.
Please help.

Hi Jason_Fernandes,
I see you are having some weird issues with your keyboard. I will be happy to help you with that. It does sound like it could be a hardware issue. I have included two documents below with some troubleshooting steps to try.
Notebook Keyboard Troubleshooting Windows 8
Notebook Keyboard Troubleshooting Windows 7
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MSI 890FXA-GD70 and 3Ware 9750-4i BIOS issues

This is my second build with this motherboard. This post is just to help anyone who might be trying to get similar hardware combinations to work.
The BIOS revision is 1.7, which was the revision the board came with.
When running with a 3Ware 9750-4i board you will find that the 3Ware BIOS will complain about not being able to install. At first it was complaining about the motherboard BIS not providing enough RAM to live in, but after I set the on-board SATA controller to AHCI is stopped complaining and just didn't show up at all.
Now, don't be discouraged if you aren't booting from the 3Ware controller, because this won't stop it from working. When the OS loads the driver, everything is fine.
I suspect it would also work if you completely disabled the on-board controller, but that wasn't an option for me. I wanted to run three additional HDs and two optical drives on that controller, as well as the four drives on the 3Ware.
I kept experimenting with slot positions for the cards, but nothing produced a change at all.
Finally I spent time in the OS trying to make the AHCI drivers for the on-board controller work with connect/disconnect. There appeared no way in Win7 x64 to get any AHCI drivers to load but the default Microsoft ones, which don't support hot-swap or even connect/disconnect.
It appeared to me that the only AHCI drivers supplied by AMD or MSI specifically work only when the controller is in RAID mode. So I tried setting the controller to RAID mode in the BIOS, and discovered that it now played nice with the 3Ware BIOS. Now I am going to reinstall Windows 7 with the 3Ware drivers and select a 3Ware drive to boot from, to see if I can get the AMD or MSI-supplied drivers to work with the on-board controller. I suspect I will get all the features promised then. If I don't, I will return here and report the results.

I completed the new install of Win7 - this time with the 3ware controller as the primary, and the on-board SATA set to RAID.
First, I had to load drivers for the on-board RAID during the install, just to let the install continue. Then I had to load drivers to tell Win7 about the drive where I wanted to install. I thought it would ask for both up front, but it wouldn't take both - it only wanted the drivers for the controller to which the DVD was connected. THEN, after it was ready to ask for a location for the install, it let me put the 3ware drivers up.
Once the system was loaded, I was disappointed to find that none of the on-board RAID drives showed up in the add/remove dialog, but I was able to use a utility to make them work with hot-swapping. It is called Hotswap!
http://mt-naka.com/hotswap/index_enu.htm
and it allowed me to connect/disconnect drives plugged into the on-board controller housed in the Thermaltake MAX-2533.
With the settings like that, the BIOS issues disappear, with both the on-board RAID and the 3ware co-existing nicely. This indicates to me that there is likely something wrong with the standard AHCI BIOS-related screen that makes the 3ware controller unhappy. I doubt the 3ware is the only BIOS-installing card to feel that way, so if you have your drives set to AHCI, but have issues with any other cards, you might look into setting the drives to RAID or to IDE (though you lose some features like NCQ)
I also forgot to mention that I also have a four-port PCI-Express NIC from Intel in the system, so I have updated the system summary below:
MSI 890FXA-GD70 | AMD Phenom II X6 1090T | ZALMAN CNPS9900MAX-B | CORSAIR Vengeance 16GB CMZ16GX3M4A1600C9B | HIS Silence H557HR1G Radeon HD 5570 | Antec Solo Black case | Corsair CMPSU-750TXV2 | 3ware LSI00216 (9750-4i) | Intel PRO/1000 PT Quad Port NIC | Seagate Barracuda XT ST32000641AS (x7) | Thermaltake MAX-2533 | Plextor PX-L890SA | Plextor PX-B940SA-11

Satellite A665-S6080 Shuts Down During Flash Videos

I have a Satellite A665-S6080 laptop with Windows 7 64x which I've had for 3 years now. For a year now it will shut down when I am using a video converter program ie: Leavino Video Converter, Win AVI All In One. I would take a video I have on my computer and try to convert it to another format and about 10 minutes in the converting stage, my laptop will just shut down. It doesn't matter what converting software I use, It will shut down. If the video is small (under 500 MB) I might not shut down. I've tried to convert 1.5 GB video and my laptop would shut down. If I play flash videos online it might shut down as well. Also when I play Candy Crush online it has shut down as well.
I've heard people mention that the problem could be a bad power switch, however, my problem seems to be video related. Has anyone had this problem like mine? Any suggestions on fixing the problem? Thanks.
If any other info is needed please let me know.

See this post for flash player issue : http://forums.toshiba.com/t5/Video-Display/Youtube-question-Try-to-run-full-screen-and-just-get-a-bl...
Video converting is very hardware intensive and your laptop can get to hot and shut down.
Do you use a cooling pad and does your vents and fan need cleaned? I ask that because you stated that it has only shut down for the last year and mainly when converting video files.(flash issue already noted above)
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