README.TXT 2006-04-27 CDC Flash BIOS version 2.

10 for Satellite P20-S507 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------This BIOS is applicable to the following models: Satellite Satellite Satellite Satellite Satellite Satellite Satellite Satellite Satellite Satellite P25-S477 P25-S487 P25-S507 P25-S508 P25-S509 P25-S5091 P25-S5092 P25-S607 P25-S609 P25-SP507

For purposes of this document, the term "Satellite P20-S507" is used to generically refer to all of the models listed above. This BIOS version is Windows XP compatible and supports Plug and Play, and ACPI functionality. ------------------------------------------This archive contains the following files: ------------------------------------------README.TXT README.COM 1386D21.EXE LAUNCHER.EXE Installation/usage instructions in ASCII text format Self-displaying version of installation/usage instructions Self-extracting diskette image of BIOS install diskette BIOS Installation Launcher application. The Launcher displays a Windows dialog from which you can choose a BIOS installation option appropriate for your system and Windows version. There are various other files in support of the BIOS Installation Launcher which are not listed here. ISO Image of bootable BIOS Installation CD-ROM See instructions below regarding the use of this image

1P20V21.ISO

********************** CAUTION! ********************************************* ***************************************************************************** During the upgrading of your computers BIOS, if the computer loses power or fails to complete the process of upgrading the BIOS, the existing BIOS in the computer may become damaged. Toshiba HIGHLY recommends that the computer is powered via the AC adapter during the entire BIOS update process. Toshiba also recommends that you disconnect all peripheral devices from your computer before you perform the BIOS update. Peripheral devices include, but are not limited to, docking devices (Desk Stations, port replicators), PCMCIA and CardBus cards, USB and IEEE 1394 devices, printers, scanners, digital cameras, etc. ***************************************************************************** ------------------------------BIOS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS -------------------------------

There are two options for installing this BIOS release: 1) From the bootable BIOS installation diskette. This is the recommeded procedure whenever a diskette drive (internal, USB, or PCMCIA) is available on the target system. 2) From the bootable BIOS installation CD-ROM IF YOU HAVE NEITHER A DISKETTE DRIVE NOR A CD BURNER, your options are: 1) Purchase the appropriate diskette drive for your model. Accessories are available directly from Toshiba at http://www.shoptoshiba.com 2) Enlist the help of a friend with a CD burner, and create the bootable BIOS installation CD on their system. 3) Have a Toshiba Authorized Service Provider (ASP) install the BIOS update for you. The ASP may charge a fee for this service. You can select an ASP in your area at http://pcrepair.toshiba.com --------------------------------------------------1) BOOT DISKETTE INSTALLATION METHOD (Recommended) --------------------------------------------------The BIOS installation launcher offers installation diskette. Simply select Launcher menu and click 'Ok'. You'll (internal, USB, or PCMCIA) installed, available. the option to create a bootable BIOS 'Diskette Installation' from the need to have a diskette drive and a formatted 1.44MB diskette

Once the BIOS installation diskette has been created, install the BIOS using the following steps: o o o o Connect the computer to AC power using the AC adapter. Close all open programs Insert the BIOS installation diskette into your diskette drive (A:) Shut down the operating system. With Windows, you may choose to Restart rather than shutting down. o If necessary, restart the computer by pressing Ctrl-Alt-Del or turning the computer OFF then on again The computer will boot MS-DOS from the BIOS installation diskette, and initiate the Flash BIOS installation routine. Please note that on systems where only a USB-connected diskette drive is supported, you can force the computer to boot from the USB-connected diskette by holding down the "U" key, when powering-on the system. When the Flash BIOS update is complete, the system will reboot. When the screen goes black, eject the diskette from drive A: and Windows will start normally === ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THIS INSTALLATION METHOD === If you are unable to use the Windows self-extractor, the self-extracting ZIP archive can be extracted using PKUnZip, Info-Zip, or an equivalent UnZIP utility. The Zip archive was created with Info-Zip (http://www.info-zip.org) and the self-extractor (SFX) is WinZip (http://www.winzip.com)

The WinImage self-extracting diskette image, 1386D21.EXE, is a 32-bit Windows application that requires Windows 9x, Me, NT, 2000, or XP. Information about WinImage is available at http://www.winimage.com. For Linux or other operating systems, you can use the boot CD-ROM method or you can create the BIOS installation diskette on a Windows-based computer, and boot the Toshiba notebook using the BIOS installation diskette. --------------------------------------------------4) BOOT CD-ROM INSTALLATION METHOD --------------------------------------------------If your Toshiba PC is equipped with a bootable CD-ROM device (CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD-RW, DVD-Multi, etc.), and you have access to a CD writer (burner, either installed in your Toshiba PC or in another PC), you can create a bootable BIOS installation CD-ROM using the ISO CD image, 1P20V21.ISO, provided in this distribution. Once you create the bootable CD-ROM, simply boot your computer from the resulting CD. To boot from CD, you can either hold down the "C" key while you turn your computer on, or you can use change the boot priority in BIOS setup so the CD drive boots before the HDD. Note, if your CD burner supports it, you can use a rewritable CD (CD-RW) disc to create the bootable BIOS installation CD-ROM. Be sure to erase the rewritable disc (if it has data on it) before you proceed. Once you are finished updating your system's BIOS, you can erase and re-use the rewritable disc. IMPORTANT NOTE: Creating the bootable BIOS Installation CD requires a specific set of steps that is unique to each CD authoring application. You cannot simply copy the ISO image to a blank CD and expect to be able to boot from it. For your CD authoring/burning software, follow the instructions for creating a CD from an ISO image. Brief instructions for some CD authoring/burning software can be found in ISOCDROM.TXT, which is included in this package.

CHANGE HISTORY -------------Version 2.10 01-05-2005 o Added support for the Pentium 4 D1 stepping CPU. Version 1.80 06-01-2004 o Added support for a keyboard from Darfon (Used in Korean models). Version 1.70 01-29-2004 o Made a change to ensure the remote control key functions properly when the remote control key is repeatedly hit during windows startup. o Made a change to prevent Windows from freezing when Windows is started up with a USB device connected. o Made a change to make sure the system will boot properly from LAN after setting up BIOS and shorting jumper J1.

Version 1.60 10-29-2003 o Added support for the D1 step CPU o Modified fonts used under DOS environment. o Made a change to ensure the right side [CTRL] key on the Korean keyboard will work properly when the left side [CTRL] key was pressed with the [Fn] key being held down at the same time. o Made a change to ensure batteries from Sanyo will be fully charged. o Made a change to include Japanese as the selective language to indicate Hyper Thread Technology items in the BIOS setup menu. o Made a change to prevent the system with the Media Center TV tuner from infrequently hanging when the system was rebooted. Version 1.20 10-28-2003 o Added support for Mini-PCI W-LAN (Intel, Askey) Version 1.10 07-24-2003 o Initial production BIOS for Satellite P20/P25

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