ACPI Flash BIOS version 2.70 for Satellite P205/X205



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 then Enter to load setup defaults.
  • Press the F10 function key then Enter to save settings and exit. The computer will automatically reboot.

Change History

    Version 2.70 - 2010-12-22
    • Fixed: After updating to Windows 7, the internal LCD may display abnormal horizontal lines.
    Version 2.60 - 2010-02-16
    • The Computrace Option ROM was updated to fix an issue where the Video and Touchpad driver will intermittently disappear in Windows 7 when Computrace is enabled.
    Version 2.50 - 2008-06-21
    • Implemented a workaround for an Intel ICH8M SATA Init LPM issue.
    • Corrected: Black or blue screen when resuming from S3 with an ICH8 B2 chip.
    Version 2.50 - 2008-06-21
    • Implemented a workaround for an Intel ICH8M SATA Init LPM issue.
    • Corrected: Black or blue screen when resuming from S3 with an ICH8 B2 chip.
    Version 2.30 - 2008-02-18
    • Disabled the Atheros XB63 WLAN ASPM L0s function.
    • Updated Penryn CPU micro code.
    • Updated Merom CPU micro code.
    Version 2.30 - 2008-02-18
    • Disabled the Atheros XB63 WLAN ASPM L0s function.
    • Updated Penryn CPU micro code.
    • Updated Merom CPU micro code.
    Version 2.20 - 2008-01-21
    • Added a BIOS workaround for Santa Rosa Penryn false thermal shutdowns that may occur in the S4 (hibernate) state.
    Version 2.10 - 2008-01-15
    • Corrected: BIOS Password is set automatically after updating the BIOS in Windows Vista x64 using Winflash64.
    • Updated Penryn CPU T8100/T8300/T9300/T9500 Micro code.
    • Added a BIOS workaround for Santa Rosa Penryn false thermtrip issues that may occur in the S3 (suspend) state.
    • Modified the thermal function and added a fan table for Penryn CPUs.
    Version 1.90 - 2007-11-01
    • Corrected: The Express Card is not detected after a reboot on SLi models with 4GB of System Memory.
    • Corrected: The Phoenix BIOS code was updated due to a USB flash boot issue with Robson.
    Version 1.80 - 2007-10-12
    • Corrected: An HDD password is requested after finger print log on.
    • Corrected: Can not boot and enter the Operating System after connecting the TOSHIBA Dynadock via USB cable.
    • Corrected: 3Com and emboot PXE boot failure on SLi models.
    • Corrected: Can not boot from USB flash memory.
    • Added: Penryn ES2 CPU micro code.
    • Corrected: Garbage on the display when LCD CRT mode is selected and the CRT resolution is 1440x900 or higher. (ATI M72 VBIOS)
    Version 1.60 - 2007-10-04
    • Updated the ATI M72/M76 VBIOS to fine tune Hynix 512MB memory timing.
    • Modified the Toshiba and Intel OSB logos.
    • Disabled the Atheros XB72 WLAN L0s function.
    • Updated the ATI M72 VBIOS BR25937.
    • Corrected: Fn F5 Hot key does not change to CRT/TV mode without Toshiba Value Added Package (TVAP).
    • Corrected: Beeping sound and no display when 4GB memory is inserted on the SLi platform.
    • Corrected: Fn F6 and F7 function test problems on the SLi platform.
    • A workaround was implemented to prevent a password from automatically being set by the computer.
    • Added Computrace support for TAIS SKUs.
    • Corrected: A password may be set during the DOS BIOS flash process.
    • Added a workaround in to FLASH BIN to prevent an automatic (spontaneous) password set problem that occurs when EEPROM access fails using BIOS V1.50.
    • Updated ATI M76 VBIOS to correct a Toshiba HD-DVD problem.
    • Changed the initial fan voltage to 3V.
    • Corrected Fn_Ctrl and Fn_Enter hotkey functions.
    • Added a thermal table for SLi models.
    • Added support for a thermal tool to show two VGA temperatures on SLI models.
    Version 1.50 - 2007-07-23
    • Updated the BIOS code to show the total memory capacity in the BIOS setup menu.
    Version 1.40 - 2007-06-19
    • Corrected: When "Power on Display" is set to "Auto-Selected" in the Setup Menu, nothing will be displayed on the external monitor.
    • Added: HDMI function in the Toshiba Value Added Package (TVAP).
    • Added: Winflash64 support.
    • Updated: ATI M72M DDR2 VBIOS.
    • Updated: Micro code for Celeron M540 CPU <10661h>.
    • Corrected: Set the numeric keypad keys to be accepted in BIOS passwords.
    • Corrected: Black screen after waking from Standby mode on certain models.
    • Modified: The "Power on Display" item will be hidden from the Setup Menu on certain models.
    • Corrected: The Fn+F5 display switch function doesn't work on certain models without TVAP.
    • Modified: HDD password string "User Only" and "User+Master" on the Japanese language setup menu.
    • Modified: Codec SSID for Dolby Home Theater on some models.
    • Added: Nvidia NVIF TV mode support function due to a new driver requirement.
    • Updated: NV 8ESE VBIOS.
    • Modified: Verb table for changing EAPD behavior.
    • Added: Intel Penryn CPU support.
    • Added: NV-SLI VGA chipset support.
    • Updated: Micro code for Penryn CPU <10671h>.
    • Updated: Micro code for Merom CPU <6FBh>.
    • Updated: ATI M72M DDR2 VBIOS version 25625 to fine tune the VRAM setting.
    • Changed: Fn+F1 function scancode to press send makecode and release send break code when no TVAP is not installed.
    • Corrected: Silent Mode can not be triggered after waking from Standby mode.
    • Modified: The CoolingMethod status is stored when CoolingMethod is changed, and is restored after the Embedded Controller (EC) is initialized.
    • "StickyKey "behavior was modified to avoid issues when switching between temporary mode and twice-lock mode.
    • Modified: The Caps/Num lock LEDs will turned off when a KB reset command is received.
    Version 1.20 - 2007-05-17
    • Corrected: When the BIOS Setup Dynamic CPU frequency mode is set to "always Low", the CPU can not step down to 800Mhz.
    • Updated: nVidia VBIOS can not turn on LG 17.1 WXGA+ (LP171WP4-TLB4) panels.
    • Changed: Tj85 CPU thermal table.
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