Release Notes

• For CD-ROM BIOS updates in Windows 8 models: (1) Shut down the system while pressing the SHIFT key to completely power off. (2) Power on while pressing F2 to enter BIOS Setup. (3) Go to the Security tab and set the "Secure Boot" setting to "Disabled". (4) Go to the Advanced tab, enter "System Configuration" and set the Boot Mode to "CSM Boot." (5) Press F10 to save and exit. (6) Boot from the BIOS CD-ROM and type FLASH at the C:\ prompt. (7) After the BIOS update has completed, restore the Boot Mode setting to "UEFI Boot" and the Secure Boot setting to Enabled.
• Note: The BIOS Launcher "CD_ROM Installation" option may not automatically proceed to burn the CD-ROM in Windows 8. If this occurs navigate to the root directory of the C-Drive then open the directory named after the BIOS filename (ex. C:\skgjv130), and manually burn the CD-ROM from the disc image (ISO) file.
• For CD-ROM BIOS updates in Windows 7 models: Type FLASH then press enter at the C:\ prompt.
• For all updates: The BIOS update will force the computer to shut down or restart. Please make sure to save all work in progress before starting BIOS updates.
• 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 6.70 - 2013-03-15
• Improved: Cannot enter BIOS Setup when pressing the F2 key briefly while powering on - Made a change to increase the acceptable timing window for short cut keys.
Version 6.60 - 2013-01-21
• Modified: LID wake up function.
• Enabled a threshold for Intel Rapid Start Technology.
Version 6.50 - 2012-12-10
• Fixed: Potential Windows BIOS flash issue causing the computer to hang and not boot.
Version 6.40 - 2012-10-10
• Updated: Ivy Bridge Processor (306A9) Microcode from rev. 13 to rev. 15.
• Fixed: Secure boot issue.
Version 6.30 - 2012-09-25
• Added: Windows 7 high speed start icon for panel native resolution.
• Fixed: Boot to IPV6 from LAN intermittently fails.
• Modified: Language sequence in main page.
• Fixed: Boot Menu is enabled by pressing the "0" key and the dialog sequence is incorrect when the supervisor password and HDD password are registered.
• Fixed: After the Boot Menu is enabled and a supervisor password is registered, then the Setup Menu is entered/exited, pressing the 0-key while powering on will not enter HDD recovery.
Version 6.20 - 2012-09-14
• First release for Windows 8.
Version 1.90 - 2012-09-04
• Updated: NVIDIA VBIOS to support Samsung E-Die chips.
Version 1.80 - 2012-08-20
• Added: Support for the Intel Jackson Peak 2 WLAN.
• Modified: Ivy Bridge CPU supports a DDR3 maximum frequency of 1600MHz.
• Fixed: Japanese SKUs cannot type Katakana after resuming from S3.
Version 1.70 - 2012-07-07
• Modified: Sandy Bridge CPUs only support a DDR3 maximum frequency of 1333MHz.
• Modified: Ivy Bridge CPU cannot support 1066MHz DDR3 memory.
Version 1.60 - 2012-06-28
• Fixed: The TRCM utility (CIR) does not save certain settings correctly.
• Fixed: USB ports do not function after a warm boot in WinPE.
• Fixed: System will not wake by opening the lid in ISRT mode.
Version 1.50 - 2012-05-18
• Modified: Fast Boot default setting changed to "Enabled" for Best Buy SKUs.
Version 1.40 - 2012-05-02
• Modified: SA RC.
• Updated: HW EQ.
• Updated: 306A9 CPU microcode.
Version 1.30 - 2012-04-18
• Fixed: System hang when Keypad keys are pressed during POST.
• Modified: Intel AT default to enable.
Version 1.20 - 2012-04-12
• Fixed: Made a change to improve the Windows EI score on discrete graphics models.
Version 1.10 - 2012-03-09
• Initial production BIOS release for these models.