Release Notes

• For CD-ROM BIOS updates in Windows 8 or 8.1 models: (1) Shut down the system while pressing the SHIFT key to completely power off. (2) Power on while pressing F2 to enter the BIOS Setup menu. (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. (7) Type UBIOS at the C:\ prompt then press Enter. (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 directory named after the BIOS filename in the root directory of the C-Drive (ex. C:\skgjv130), and manually burn the CD-ROM from the disc image (ISO) file.
• For CD-ROM BIOS updates in Windows 7 models: (1) Boot from the BIOS CD-ROM. (2) Type UBIOS at the C:\ prompt then press Enter.
• 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 1.70 - 2014-02-24
• Modified: SATA DTLE setting.
• Implemented a long term solution to an EC timeout issue.
Version 1.60 - 2014-01-08
• Fixed: CPU frequency issue when the "Dynamic CPU Frequency Mode" is set to "Always low" in BIOS Setup.
• Fixed: The Keyboard backlight is lit when the system is resumed from hibernation or hybrid shut down.
• Added: System beep when the password input reaches 10 characters (maximum) in the System Configuration Utility and the password dialog.
• Modified: Workaround to fix a WB335 Combo Card Bluetooth issue when the system is powered on (from a powered off (G3) state) in Windows 8.1
• Updated: Management Engine (ME).
• Modified: ECO charge function.
Version 1.50 - 2013-11-18
• Fixed: The power consumption value stays the same during heavy use, or idling in ECO mode when PeakShift is active.
• Fixed: Battery off behavior.
Version 1.40 - 2013-10-11
• Modified: USB port 9 IRP routing to address a Windows 7 recovery issue.
Version 1.30 - 2013-09-25
• Updated: RC code to 0162.
• Updated: ME FW to 9.0.20.1447 for Windows 8.1.
• Added: New HCI for Windows 8.1 Airplane mode.
• Fixed: TOSHIBA System Settings issue in battery mode.
Version 1.20 - 2013-08-16
• Updated: RC code to 0161.
• Updated: ME FW to 9.0.10.1372.
• Added: System shut down protection for unspecified CPU installations, such as 47W CPUs in 37W System Boards.
• Modified: USB Keyboards cannot be used in the Setup menu when USB Legacy Emulation is disabled.
• Fixed: WB222 Bluetooth (BT) module is not detected when using the computer in battery mode, when powering on from a completely powered off state (S5).
Version 1.10 - 2013-06-11
• Fixed in Windows 7: The "On" status of the Keyboard backlight setting in HWsetup cannot be saved after a restart;
• Fixed in Windows 7: The "Apply" button is highlighted after pressing the "Default" button when all settings are in a default state.
• Added: Windows 8 next boot function.
Version 1.00 - 2013-04-24
• Initial production BIOS for these models.