ACPI Flash BIOS version 3.70 for Portege R830



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

Change History

    Version 3.70 - 2012-05-15
    • Added: Internal USB3.0 Controller Mode in the BIOS Setup Menu.
    • EC/KBC V1.50: Improved the battery charge function. (Note: After updating to EC/KBC V1.50, downgrading will not be possible.)
    Version 3.60 - 2012-02-09
    • Added support for Brazilian keyboards.
    • Added support for Celeron processors.
    • Added support for Core i3+QM67 models.
    • Improved: Power consumption accuracy of the "Toshiba eco Utility."
    • Improved: Serial communication of PC Card models.
    • Implemented a fix for an issue where the BIOS password cannot be entered with some USB keyboards.
    Version 3.50 - 2012-01-11
    • Improved the "eco Utility" power consumption accuracy.
    • Fixed: TPM in the BIOS Setup menu is not restricted using User Policy.
    • Implemented the Intel specification for Intel Chipsets to improve stability. (Note: After updating to BIOS 3.30, downgrading to earlier versions will not be possible.)
    • Improved the BitLocker function - a BitLocker message was displayed after resuming from Hibernation.
    • Implemented a fix for an issue where the BIOS password cannot be entered when configured as follows: 1. Wired USB keyboard is connected to the port replicator. 2. Wireless USB mouse is connected to a computer USB port. 3. Computer is docked to the port replicator.
    • Improved: Dock power control while powered off to improve stability.
    • Improved: Local Boot processing from Linux PXE servers.
    • Improved: Control of TPM on Intel TXT enabled systems.
    • Implemented a fix for an issue where the BIOS password can't be entered with some USB keyboards.
    • Fixed: If the computer is undocked from the port replicator while transitioning to a sleep (Sx) state then re-docked, the computer cannot detect the port replicator after it is powered on.
    Version 3.40 - 2011-11-22
    • Implemented the Intel specification for Intel Chipsets to improve stability. (Note: After updating to BIOS 3.40, downgrading to earlier versions will not be possible.)
    • Improved: Control of TPM on Intel TXT enabled systems.
    • Implemented a countermeasure for an issue where the BIOS password cannot be entered on a USB Keyboard when the USB Keyboard and Wireless USB Mouse are connected and the system is docked.
    • Improved: Dock power control while powered off to improve stability.
    • Improved: Boot up LOGO screen for Japan models.
    • Fixed: If the computer is undocked while shifting to a sleep (Sx) state then re-docked, the computer cannot detect the docker when powered back on.
    Version 3.10 - 2011-09-02
    • Implemented the INTEL specification for the Sandy Bridge Processor to improve stability.
    • Implemented a Linux PXE server local boot processing improvement.
    • Fixed: Screen flickers momentarily when connecting a DisplayPort monitor with the docker. Updated the AMD Seymour VGA BIOS on applicable models.
    Version 3.00 - 2011-08-11
    • Improved thermal control.
    • Improved Hot Undock control in Windows XP.
    • Improved a power-off issue.
    • Improved an issue where the screen may flicker until the OS starts while resuming from hibernation on external GPU models.
    • Improved stability when resuming from hibernation on external GPU models.
    Version 2.80 - 2011-06-30
    • Added support for the VRAM Samsung 1GBit G-die.
    • Implemented the INTEL specification for the Intel 6 Series Chipset (Cougar Point) to improve stability.
    Version 2.70 - 2011-06-08
    • Added support for the HD+ (1600x900) panels on Tecra models.
    • Implemented the Intel processor specification to improve stability.
    Version 2.60 - 2011-05-13
    • Updated the Tecra/Satellite R840 AMD VGA BIOS - Optimized stretch.
    Version 2.40 - 2011-05-09
    • Updated the Tecra/Satellite R840 AMD VGA BIOS - Changed the value of AMD PowerPlay when using the internal LCD and an external display.
    Version 2.30 - 2011-04-11
    • Updated the TPM specification to improve stability.
    • Updated the Tecra R840 AMD VGA BIOS.
    Version 2.10 - 2011-03-04
    • Implemented a change to the TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor battery state display.
    Version 2.00 - 2011-03-01
    • Implemented the Intel Cougar Point Reference Code Update and Cougar Point B3-step CRID support.
    • Implemented the Intel Sandy Bridge Reference Code Update.
    • Fixed: Targus USB Mouse is not recognized after resuming from hibernation.
    Version 1.50 - 2011-01-27
    • Initial production BIOS for these models.
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