ACPI Flash BIOS version 2.50 for Satellite M505 PSMG2U/GDU/K2U/KCU



File: smg2v250.exe




Version: 2.50
 
Posted Date: 2010-06-21

 

Release Date: 2010-06-08

 

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Package
WinRAR self-extracting ZIP file includes both Windows-based and diskette based BIOS update installation options. See the included documentation for details.
Description

Release Notes

  • After the update completes, the computer will automatically shut down or restart.
  • Power on the computer if it is off.
  • While the "Toshiba" LOGO is displayed, press the F2 function key to start BIOS Setup.
  • Check the version of BIOS and press the F9 function key to load setup defaults.
  • Press the F10 function key to save settings and exit. The computer will automatically reboot.

Change History

    Version 2.50 - 2010-06-08
    • Updated the nVIDIA VBIOS to improve an audio "crackling" issue.
    Version 2.40 - 2010-03-08
    • Improved: After setting "USB Sleep and Charge" in the BIOS setup menu, "USB Sleep and Charge" cannot be disabled if the computer is turned off before entering the Operating System (Windows).
    • Improved: The computer can't be turned on without using the AC Adapter after detaching and reattaching the battery.
    Version 2.30 - 2009-12-17
    • Revised the keyboard overlay feature.
    • Improved an issue where the computer does not power on normally.
    Version 2.20 - 2009-10-20
    • Added function: Windows Product key is not read for Non-OS SKUs.
    • Added function: User can enter PC with fingerprint only - without the user password and HDD password.
    • Improved: Picture or video image appears on the PC display one or two seconds after the image is actually captured by the camera bundled in the PC.
    Version 1.90 - 2009-09-24
    • Added Windows 7 Operating System Support.
    • Improved: BIOS User and Supervisor Passwords are not cleared by resetting CMOS.
    • Improved: Sleep and Charge can not be disabled in Windows XP.
    • Improved: Sleep and Charge can not be disabled in DOS mode.
    Version 1.60 - 2009-09-05
    • Changed the "Remote Power On Off" default setting in the BIOS Setup menu from "Enabled" to "Disabled." (Note: To set the BIOS default settings after the BIOS has been updated, (1) While the Toshiba LOGO screen is being displayed, press the [F2] key to enter the BIOS Setup Menu. (2) Check the version of BIOS, Press [F9], and choose "Yes". Press [F10] and choose "Yes". (3) The BIOS update is now complete.)
    • Added support for the Ducati Logo in European models.
    • Added support for an additional Computrace function in U.S. models.
    • Improved: The computer can not boot to the Operating System when a bootable Hard Disk Drive (HDD) is set to eSATA in the BIOS Setup menu and the internal HDD is unplugged.
    • Modified: HDD Password Menu wording from "Enter Password" to "Enter Current Password."
    • Improved: HDD Protection icon on the taskbar will show "unprotected" if the computer is moved for more than five seconds.
    • Improved: Brightness is too dark when using the hotkey to adjust the brightness level to 1.
    • Improved: Wake-on-LAN can be set to "Enabled" even though the built-in LAN is set to "Disabled" in the BIOS setup menu.
    Version 1.50 - 2009-08-20
    • Changed: BIOS menu to support Japanese models.
    • Added: Support for the Ducati Logo in European models.
    • Improved: LG panel flicker issue.
    • Improved: Brightness function issue in ATI models.
    • Improved: SD card intermittent detection issue.
    • Improved: Wireless LED status is incorrect after Fn+F8 hotkey in Windows XP.
    • Improved: Bluetooth On/Off function doesn't work in Windows XP.
    • Added: Support for a new Synaptics touchpad.
    • Improved: System intermittently hangs when Fn+F5 pressed.
    Version 1.40 - 2009-06-24
    • Added PAVP (Protect Audio Video Path) support for Japanese models.
    • Improved: ECO button sensitivity.
    • Improved: LCD turns darker in AC mode and is brighter in battery mode.
    • Improved: Illumination LEDs (Satellite Logs, Touch Pad, System control panel) turn off after resuming from S3.
    • Improved: CPU usage reaches 100% after resuming from S4.
    • Improved: The External CRT flashes one time when Fn+F5 is pressed.
    Version 1.30 - 2009-06-04
    • Improved: Intermittent camera delays in 640x480 resolution.
    • Updated the French version of the BIOS SetUp menu.
    • Improved: The keyboard backlight is always "On" in the ECO utility, when the keyboard backlight is set to "Auto" in setup.
    • Improved: USB Sleep and Charge does not work on some USB devices when set to Mode3 or Mode4, and the PC goes to Sleep (S3), Hibernation (S4) or is shut down (S5) after a BIOS update. This issue happens only one time after the BIOS is updated.
    • Disabled the ECO LED when the Panel is off.
    Version 1.10 - 2009-05-20
    • Initial production BIOS for this model.
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