Tecra A3: BIOS update 'rom file wrong szie' [sic]

If I try to update my bios, I get an error message 'rom file wrong szie' and yes that is the way it is spelt.
Also when I try to update the software for my multidrive - which Toshiba sent me the link for it - says: 'drive not found'. What's going on??

Hello
Tecra A3 is pretty new unit and it will be interesting to know why you want to make BIOS update. Is there any problem with it?
Which BIOS update doesnt run, windows or traditional one? If you have no serious problem, dont do it at all.
The issue with your multidrive is a little bit confused for me. Which software you should install?

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Quote from: Freaker on 01-June-12, 16:12:20
Hello.
Yesterday I was flashing my BIOS from Version 5.2 to Version 6.0.
I have downloaded 7677v60.zip file, extracted it to F:\7677v60\E7677v60 (my usb stick)
I have used front USB port.
I have launched E7677v60.exe from F:\7677v60\E7677v60 folder and wait installation to complete. There were notification (Do not unplug your USB stick)
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I have tried to shutdown, put my usb stick in rear ports, but it make nothing.
So, please help, how to Update or How to recover my BIOS on motherboard?
And, why this appeared ( I don't unplugged my USB stick all the time of setup and restart)?
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