TOSHIBA SATELLITE S855-S5257

Change Points

1. Fixed: WLAN MAC address may change after a warm boot in Windows 7 (32bit/64bit). This issue may occur with Realtek RTL8723AE WLAN modules using driver version 2.00.0016 or earlier.

Installation Instructions

1. Save this file to a convenient location such as the Windows Desktop
2. Double-click the downloaded file icon.
3. Answer the remaining prompts to complete the installation.
4. Restart the computer.

Driver Version Verification

1. Open Control Panel.
2. Open Uninstall a program.
3. Select Realtek WLAN Driver and verify that the driver version is V2.00.0020.

Change Points

1. Eliminates the following error after updating the Adobe Flash Player to version 11.2.202.235: "The Adobe Flash Player installed on your PC is not supported by TOSHIBA Media Controller Plug-in. TOSHIBA Media Controller Plug-in failed to start.
   This error occurs when attempting to forward movie play back to an external display.

Install Instructions

1. Save the downloaded file to the Windows Desktop.
2. Save all work in progress and close open applications.
3. On the Windows Desktop, double-click the downloaded file to start the installation.
4. Click Start when the TOSHIBA Archive Extractor window is displayed.
5. Click Yes to continue if a User Account Control window is displayed.
6. Click Next at the TOSHIBA Media Controller Plug-in InstallShield Wizard.
7. Click Install to start the installation.
8. Click Finish to complete the installation.

Version Verification

1. Click Start, type Add or Remove Programs, then press Enter.
2. Verify that the TOSHIBA Media Controller Plug-in application is version 1.0.8.0.

Notes

1. Requires Blu-ray drive to play Blu-ray Discs

Change Points

1. This update contains a new AACS key, which is required to continue using this application for Blu-ray playback.
2. Fixed: Playback of certain Blu-ray titles fail.
3. Fixed: Visual artifacts appear during Fast-Forward and Rewind operations on certain Blu-ray titles.
4. Fixed: Application hangs when maximized if the taskbar is positioned on the top of desktop.

Install Instructions

1. Save the downloaded file to the Windows Desktop.
2. Save all work in progress and close open applications.
3. On the Windows Desktop, double-click the downloaded file to start the installation.
4. Click Start when the Toshiba Archive Extractor window is displayed.
5. Click Yes to continue if a User Account Control window is displayed.
6. Installation will complete without user intervention.

Version Verification

1. Click Start type Add or Remove Programs then press Enter.
2. Verify the that the Toshiba Blu-ray Disc Player application is version 1.0.3.188.

Notes

1. Requires Blu-ray drive to play Blu-ray Discs

Change Points

1. Fixed: Cannot play the German version of Iron Man 2.
2. Improved: Double-click action of the touch screen.
3. Fixed: Abnormal play back speed of some media file types.
4. Improved: Stability during 2D and 3D mode switches.
5. Fixed: Playback stutters at 1/8x speed.
6. Fixed: Title repeat does not work on special DVD discs.
7. Fixed: The playback screen may be abnormal after switching between windowed and full screen modes of special DVD discs.

Install Instructions

1. Save the downloaded file to the Windows Desktop.
2. Save all work in progress and close open applications.
3. On the Windows Desktop, double-click the downloaded file to start the installation.
4. Click Start when the Toshiba Archive Extractor window is displayed.
5. Click Yes to continue if a User Account Control window is displayed.
6. Installation will complete without user intervention.

Version Verification

1. Click Start type Add or Remove Programs then press Enter.
2. Verify the that the Toshiba Blu-ray Disc Player application is version 1.0.3.196.

Change Points

1. Fixed: Localization issues on non-English operating systems.
2. Improved: Intermittently displays "not responding".
3. Improved: AV quality.
4. Improved: Connection reliability.
5. Fixed: Yellow bang in Device Manager when the calendar date is later than Jan 1st 2013.

Install Instructions

1. Save the file to the Windows Desktop.
2. Save all work in progress and close open applications.
3. On the Windows Desktop, double-click the downloaded file to start the installation.
4. Click the Start button when the Toshiba Archive Extractor window is displayed.
5. Click Start at the TOSHIBA Archive Extractor window.
6. Click Yes if a User Account Control window is displayed.
7. Click Upgrade at the Intel(R) WiDi window.
8. Click "I accept the terms in the license agreement" then click Next.
9. Click Finish.
10. Click Yes to restart the computer.

Version Verification

1. In Control Panel, Programs and Features:
2. Verify that the Intel (R) WiDi version is 3.5.41.0.

Change Points

1. Fixed: DPC x133 Watchdog issue.
2. Improved: AV quality.
3. Improved: Connection reliability.

Install Instructions

1. Save the file to the Windows Desktop.
2. Save all work in progress and close open applications.
3. On the Windows Desktop, double-click the downloaded file to start the installation.
4. Click the Start button when the Toshiba Archive Extractor window is displayed.
5. Click Yes if a User Account Control Window is displayed.
6. Follow the displayed instructions to complete the install.

Change Points

1. Fixed: DPC x133 Watchdog issue.
2. Improved: AV quality.
3. Improved: Connection reliability.

Install Instructions

1. Save the file to the Windows Desktop.
2. Save all work in progress and close open applications.
3. On the Windows Desktop, double-click the downloaded file to start the installation.
4. Click the Start button when the Toshiba Archive Extractor window is displayed.
5. Click Yes if a User Account Control Window is displayed.
6. Follow the displayed instructions to complete the install.

Change Points

1. Fixed: DPC x133 Watchdog issue.
2. Improved: AV quality.
3. Improved: Connection reliability.

Installation

1. Note: Install Intel Wireless Display version 3.5.41.02 or higher in conjunction with this update.
2. Save the file to a convenient location such as the Windows Desktop.
3. Save all work in progress and close open applications.
4. Double-click the downloaded file.
5. Click Start at the TOSHIBA Archive Extractor window.
6. If a User Account Control window is displayed click Yes.
7. Click Next at the Intel PROSet/Wireless Software window.
8. Click Next again.
9. Click "I accept the terms in the license agreement" then click Next.
10. Click Typical or Custom.
11. Click Install.
12. Click Finish.
13. Restart the computer.

Notes

1. Requires Blu-ray drive to play Blu-ray Discs

Change Points

1. Fixed: The chapter selection menu does not appear in the chapter menu when playing some Blu-ray titles.
2. Fixed: Takes a long time to display a menu when playing some Blu-ray titles.
3. Fixed: DVD Playback will stop after showing the logo when playing some DVD titles.
4. Fixed: Cannot auto change 3D resolution on some titles.
5. Improved the Color setting function.
6. Enabled the BD Resolution function.

Install Instructions

1. Save the downloaded file to the Windows Desktop.
2. Save all work in progress and close open applications.
3. On the Windows Desktop, double-click the downloaded file to start the installation.
4. Click Start when the Toshiba Archive Extractor window is displayed.
5. Click Yes to continue if a User Account Control window is displayed.
6. Follow the displayed instructions to complete the install.

Version Verification

1. Launch TOSHIBA Blu-ray Disc Player.
2. Press the ? button on the top right corner of the video window.
3. Verify the version is 1.0.5.130.

Change Points

1. Fixed: DVD Playback will stop after showing the logo when playing some DVD titles.
2. Fixed: Application hangs when maximized if the taskbar is positioned on the top of the Desktop.
3. Fixed: Cannot auto change 3D resolution on some titles.
4. Improved the color setting function.

Install Instructions

1. Save the downloaded file to the Windows Desktop.
2. Save all work in progress and close open applications.
3. On the Windows Desktop, double-click the downloaded file to start the installation.
4. Click Start when the Toshiba Archive Extractor window is displayed.
5. Click Yes to continue if a User Account Control window is displayed.
6. Follow the displayed instructions to complete the install.

Version Verification

1. Launch TOSHIBA Video Player.
2. Press the ? button on the top right corner of the video window.
3. Verify the version is 5.3.18.82.

Change Points

1. Modified so that an external HDD can be detected normally.
2. Fixed: Blue screens after waking from a sleep state with a VHD connected to the computer.

Installation Instructions

1. Save this file to a convenient location such as the Windows Desktop.
2. Save all work in progress and close open applications.
3. From the Windows Desktop, run the downloaded file to start the installation.
4. If a User Account Control or Open File message is displayed, press Continue.
5. Press the Start button at the Toshiba Archive Extractor window.
6. Press the Next button at the InstallShield Wizard screen.
7. Press the Finish button when the installation completes.

Driver Version Verification

1. Open Control Panel.
2. Select Programs - Uninstall a program
3. Find TOSHIBA HDD Accelerator.
4. Verify that the version is 1.2.0000.

VIDEO PLAYER

The TOSHIBA Video Player is a Windows-based software application that lets you view DVD movies, or video content recorded using home video camcorders. You can play DVD-Video, DVD-VR, and video files. Furthermore, you can convert 2D home videos and other 2D content you create into 3D and enjoy them in 3D. Use the on-screen control panel to operate the TOSHIBA VIDEO PLAYER. The video player also includes Resolution .

To open the TOSHIBA Video Player:

1. Click the Start menu.
2. Enter "Player" into the search field.
3. Click "TOSHIBA Video Player" in the search results.
4. The TOSHIBA Video Player will open allowing you to playback DVD-Video, DVD-VR, and video files as well as other options described above.
5. To learn more about the TOSHIBA Video Player, click the question mark icon on the controls panel.

This is an Intel Management Engine Interface update.

Changes in this update

1. Fixes a security weakness of Windows Services on Intel(R) 7 Series chipset (ChiefRiver) integrated PCs.

Installation Instructions

1. Download and save this file to a convenient location such as the Windows Desktop.
2. Save all work in progress and close open applications.
3. Double-click the downloaded file OS2015054A_TC00604900C.exe to start the installation.
4. Press the Start button at the Toshiba Archive Extractor window.
5. Press Yes if a User Account Control message is displayed.

For silent installs

1. Run the application with the "/s" option.
2. ex. OS2015054A_TC00604900C.exe /s.

Driver Version Verification

1. From Programs and Features in Control Panel
2. Find Intel(R) Management Engine Components
3. Verify that the version is 9.5.23.1766

1. Open Device Manager in Control Panel
2. Double-click Intel(R) Management Engine interface in the System devices group
3. From the Driver tab:
4. Verify that the version is 9.5.24.1790

Release Notes

• 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 1.20 - 2012-03-26
  • Updated: AMD VBIOS to fix display garbage symptoms while running 3D benchmarks on discrete graphic controller models.
  Version 1.10 - 2012-03-05
  • Initial production BIOS release for these models.

Release Notes

• 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 1.40 - 2012-04-12
  • Modified: Keyboard de-bounce time from 6ms to 20ms.
  Version 1.20 - 2012-03-26
  • Updated: AMD VBIOS to fix display garbage symptoms while running 3D benchmarks on discrete graphic controller models.
  Version 1.10 - 2012-03-05
  • Initial production BIOS release for these models.

Release Notes

• 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 1.50 - 2012-04-20
  • Fixed: Incorrect audio SSID for region code "k" (Korea).
  Version 1.40 - 2012-04-12
  • Modified: Keyboard de-bounce time from 6ms to 20ms.
  Version 1.20 - 2012-03-26
  • Updated: AMD VBIOS to fix display garbage symptoms while running 3D benchmarks on discrete graphic controller models.
  Version 1.10 - 2012-03-05
  • Initial production BIOS release for these models.

Release Notes

• 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 1.60 - 2012-05-07
  • Updated: 461017_461017_Chief_River_Maho_Bay_WW13_2012_VC_Dashboard_final, SA 1.5.
  • Updated: 498525_498525_Ivy_Bridge_Screen_Flicker_Sighting_Alert_Rev1_0, SA 1.5.
  • Updated: 499257_499257_IVB_Graphics_Cache_Config_Sighting_Alert_Rev1_0.
  • Updated: SNB Microcode to M12206A7_00000026.
  • Fixed: ODD disappears when the "SATA Interface setting" is set to "Battery life" mode and the computer is resumed from Sleep (S3) mode.
  Version 1.50 - 2012-04-20
  • Fixed: Incorrect audio SSID for region code "k" (Korea).
  Version 1.40 - 2012-04-12
  • Modified: Keyboard de-bounce time from 6ms to 20ms.
  Version 1.20 - 2012-03-26
  • Updated: AMD VBIOS to fix display garbage symptoms while running 3D benchmarks on discrete graphic controller models.
  Version 1.10 - 2012-03-05
  • Initial production BIOS release for these models.

Release Notes

• 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 1.80 - 2012-07-11
  • Fixed: On computers with an Intel Core i5-2450M CPU, the internal keyboard and touchpad intermittently do not function properly after updating the BIOS.
  Version 1.60 - 2012-05-07
  • Updated: 461017_461017_Chief_River_Maho_Bay_WW13_2012_VC_Dashboard_final, SA 1.5.
  • Updated: 498525_498525_Ivy_Bridge_Screen_Flicker_Sighting_Alert_Rev1_0, SA 1.5.
  • Updated: 499257_499257_IVB_Graphics_Cache_Config_Sighting_Alert_Rev1_0.
  • Updated: SNB Microcode to M12206A7_00000026.
  • Fixed: ODD disappears when the "SATA Interface setting" is set to "Battery life" mode and the computer is resumed from Sleep (S3) mode.
  Version 1.50 - 2012-04-20
  • Fixed: Incorrect audio SSID for region code "k" (Korea).
  Version 1.40 - 2012-04-12
  • Modified: Keyboard de-bounce time from 6ms to 20ms.
  Version 1.20 - 2012-03-26
  • Updated: AMD VBIOS to fix display garbage symptoms while running 3D benchmarks on discrete graphic controller models.
  Version 1.10 - 2012-03-05
  • Initial production BIOS release for these models.

Release Notes

• For CD-ROM BIOS updates in Windows 8: (1) Shut down the system while pressing the SHIFT key to completely power off. (2) Power on and press F2 while the TOSHIBA logo is displayed 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 and type BIOS 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.
• For CD-ROM BIOS updates in Windows 7: Type BIOS 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 6.00 - 2012-08-22
  • First release

Release Notes

• For CD-ROM BIOS updates in Windows 8: (1) Shut down the system while pressing the SHIFT key to completely power off. (2) Power on and press F2 while the TOSHIBA logo is displayed 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 and type BIOS 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.
• For CD-ROM BIOS updates in Windows 7: Type BIOS 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 6.10 - 2012-09-07
  • Updated for LC project SKUs.
  Version 6.00 - 2012-08-22
  • First release

Release Notes

• For CD-ROM BIOS updates in Windows 8: (1) Shut down the system while pressing the SHIFT key to completely power off. (2) Power on and press F2 while the TOSHIBA logo is displayed 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 and type BIOS 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.
• For CD-ROM BIOS updates in Windows 7: Type BIOS 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 6.20 - 2012-09-18
  • Added: Support for Atheros a/g/n - WB222w/BT card (Askey WLL5210B(RoHS))
  Version 6.10 - 2012-09-07
  • Updated for LC project SKUs.
  Version 6.00 - 2012-08-22
  • First release

Release Notes

• For CD-ROM BIOS updates in Windows 8: (1) Shut down the system while pressing the SHIFT key to completely power off. (2) Power on and press F2 while the TOSHIBA logo is displayed 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 and type BIOS 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.
• For CD-ROM BIOS updates in Windows 7: Type BIOS 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 6.30 - 2012-09-21
  • Updated: IVB 306A9 Microcode from M12306A9_00000013 to M12306A9_00000015.
  • Added: Windows 8 Part Number into SLP2.1 activated rule.
  Version 6.20 - 2012-09-18
  • Added: Support for Atheros a/g/n - WB222w/BT card (Askey WLL5210B(RoHS))
  Version 6.10 - 2012-09-07
  • Updated for LC project SKUs.
  Version 6.00 - 2012-08-22
  • First release

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 and press F2 while the TOSHIBA logo is displayed 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 and type BIOS 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.
• For CD-ROM BIOS updates in Windows 7: Type BIOS 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 6.40 - 2012-11-13
  • Updated: VBIOS with improved Hynix memory parameters.
  Version 6.30 - 2012-09-21
  • Updated: IVB 306A9 Microcode from M12306A9_00000013 to M12306A9_00000015.
  • Added: Windows 8 Part Number into SLP2.1 activated rule.
  Version 6.20 - 2012-09-18
  • Added: Support for Atheros a/g/n - WB222w/BT card (Askey WLL5210B(RoHS))
  Version 6.10 - 2012-09-07
  • Updated for LC project SKUs.
  Version 6.00 - 2012-08-22
  • First release

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 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 and type BIOS 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.
• For CD-ROM BIOS updates in Windows 7 models: Type BIOS 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 6.50 - 2013-01-15
  • Updated: Thames XT series VBIOS to support AMD C-die VRAM.
  • Modified: LID wake up capability.
  Version 6.40 - 2012-11-13
  • Updated: VBIOS with improved Hynix memory parameters.
  Version 6.30 - 2012-09-21
  • Updated: IVB 306A9 Microcode from M12306A9_00000013 to M12306A9_00000015.
  • Added: Windows 8 Part Number into SLP2.1 activated rule.
  Version 6.20 - 2012-09-18
  • Added: Support for Atheros a/g/n - WB222w/BT card (Askey WLL5210B(RoHS))
  Version 6.10 - 2012-09-07
  • Updated for LC project SKUs.
  Version 6.00 - 2012-08-22
  • First release

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 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 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.
• 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 6.60 - 2013-01-21
  • Fixed: System hangs after settings are changed by TSS.
  • Added: CER key for a Smart DE issue.
  Version 6.50 - 2013-01-15
  • Updated: Thames XT series VBIOS to support AMD C-die VRAM.
  • Modified: LID wake up capability.
  Version 6.40 - 2012-11-13
  • Updated: VBIOS with improved Hynix memory parameters.
  Version 6.30 - 2012-09-21
  • Updated: IVB 306A9 Microcode from M12306A9_00000013 to M12306A9_00000015.
  • Added: Windows 8 Part Number into SLP2.1 activated rule.
  Version 6.20 - 2012-09-18
  • Added: Support for Atheros a/g/n - WB222w/BT card (Askey WLL5210B(RoHS))
  Version 6.10 - 2012-09-07
  • Updated for LC project SKUs.
  Version 6.00 - 2012-08-22
  • First release

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 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 and type FLASH or BIOS 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.
• For CD-ROM BIOS updates in Windows 7 models: Type FLASH or BIOS 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 - 2013-05-22
  • Fixed: System will not wake when opening the LID (display) on Windows 7 models upgraded to Windows 8.
  Version 6.60 - 2013-01-21
  • Fixed: System hangs after settings are changed by TSS.
  • Added: CER key for a Smart DE issue.
  Version 6.50 - 2013-01-15
  • Updated: Thames XT series VBIOS to support AMD C-die VRAM.
  • Modified: LID wake up capability.
  Version 6.40 - 2012-11-13
  • Updated: VBIOS with improved Hynix memory parameters.
  Version 6.30 - 2012-09-21
  • Updated: IVB 306A9 Microcode from M12306A9_00000013 to M12306A9_00000015.
  • Added: Windows 8 Part Number into SLP2.1 activated rule.
  Version 6.20 - 2012-09-18
  • Added: Support for Atheros a/g/n - WB222w/BT card (Askey WLL5210B(RoHS))
  Version 6.10 - 2012-09-07
  • Updated for LC project SKUs.
  Version 6.00 - 2012-08-22
  • First release

ECO UTILITY

Some laptops are equipped with "eco mode". This mode slightly lowers performance of some devices to reduce electric power consumption. You can realize measurable power savings by using it continuously. TOSHIBA eco Utility helps you monitor your power savings by showing approximate real time power consumption. Furthermore, it shows approximate accumulated power consumption and approximate accumulated power savings when using eco mode daily, weekly, and monthly. The utility also shows the approximate accumulated CO2 emission and savings while using eco mode. You can  track power savings by using eco mode continuously.

eco Mode sets the conditions described below. If you deviate from these settings, e.g., if you turn up the monitor brightness or turn on the LED illumination (*1), it will no longer be eco mode.

eco power plan is used for eco Mode. It has the following settings by default. These settings are in addition to the standard Power saver plan settings of Windows.

On AC adaptor plugged in:

It changes the display brightness to Level-4, changes the dimmed display brightness to Level-1 (*4), turns off the LED illumination (*1) and the keyboard backlight (*2), changes the time before dim the monitor to 2 minute (*4), changes the time before the monitor turns off to 5 minutes, changes the time before the hard disk turns off to 5 minutes, and changes the time before the system enters sleep to 10 minutes.

On Battery:

It changes the display brightness to Level-3, changes the dimmed display brightness to Level-1 (*4), turns off the LED illumination (*1) and the keyboard backlight (*2), changes the time before dim the monitor to 1 minute (*4), changes the time before the monitor turns off to 3 minutes (2 minutes, if models with Windows 7 installed), changes the time before the hard disk d

CONFIGFREE

ConfigFree® is a set of utilities that makes it easy to control communication devices and network connections. ConfigFree also lets you identify communication problems and create profiles for easy switching between locations and communication networks.

To access ConfigFree go to START > ALL PROGRAMS > TOSHIBA > NETWORK & CONNECTIVITY > CONFIG FREE.

ConfigFree allows you to perform the following:

• Use Connectivity Doctor to quickly fix any network connection problems.
• Create ConfigFree profiles for automatic switching between preset network settings and devices, even if there is a change in the network environment.
• Automatic switching between several wireless LAN environments.
• Automatic switching to a wireless LAN if the cable is disconnected when using both a wired and wireless LAN.
• You can also easily switch LAN environments manually.

You may have to add the ConfigFree gadget to your computer to allow you to use ConfigFree features.

To add the ConfigFree gadget:

1. Click the Start menu.
2. Enter "Configfree" into the search field.
3. Click "Add ConfigFree Gadgets" in the search results.
4. The Add ConfigFree Gadgets window will open.
   
5. Add the desired gadget and click "Add".
6. If Add Windows Sidebar Gadget is selected, the gadget will display on your desktop.
   
7. The dots on the gadget are available connection points. If you are connected to one, a line will conne

This application allows your computer to automatically search for TOSHIBA software updates or other alerts from TOSHIBA that are specific to your computer system and its programs. When enabled, this application periodically transmits to our servers a limited amount of system information required to perform these updates or alerts. This feature is enabled by default.

Changes in this update

1. This update fixes Security Vulnerabilities discussed in Toshiba Service Station Security Update.
   

   Installation Instructions

   1. Download and save this file to a convenient location such as the Windows Desktop.
   2. Save all work in progress and close open applications.
   3. Double-click the downloaded file TC00398200D.exe to start the installation.
   4. Press the Start button at the Toshiba Archive Extractor window.
   5. Press Yes if a User Account Control message is displayed.
   6. If Toshiba Service Station 2.1.14 is applied successfully, the message below will be shown.

REEL TIME

Toshiba ReelTime™ is a graphical history/indexing tool that enables you to view recently accessed files in a fun and easy-to-use format. View and scroll through your history of opened or imported files via thumbnails in an intuitive user interface. Your ReelTime display can be customized to suit your user preferences.

Toshiba ReelTime™ replaces the old fashioned “hunt-and-click” method of finding your files with an visual timeline or “reel,” Now, instead of questions like, “Where is it?” you simply ask “When did I use it?” You’ll spend less time searching, more time doing and enjoying, and keep your day in high gear. Toshiba ReelTime™ shows a row of your most recent files as graphic previews at the bottom of your display, making it easy to see at a glance what’s there. Flick through your reel to find the file you need. Then, keep it handy by dragging and docking it nearby. A brush of your finger or mouse is all it takes. ReelTime simplifies searching by automatically tracking and indexing the documents and programs you open. It groups them and presents them as visual thumbnails so you can easily find what you’re looking for.

Toshiba ReelTime™ also lets you cut through the clutter by filtering out the files you don’t want, and honing in on the ones you do. Group your photos, files and clips by type or by program to look at last month’s book reports, queue up video clips for posting, or to prep for building another great photo album. For all the things you want to do, Toshiba ReelTime™ saves you serious time.

To open TOSHIBA Reel Time:

1. Click the Start menu.
2. Enter "Reel" into the search field.
3. Click "Reel Time" in the search results.
4. The TOSHIBA Reel Time will open. By default "Everything" is selected, showing all of your files in chronological order. You can then choose to view documents, photos, videos, as well as other items. 
   
5. To learn more about TOSHIBA Reel Time, click the question mark icon in the lower Right corner of the screen.

CLICK HERE for additional information about TOSHIBA Reel Time.

SERVICE STATION

This application allows your computer to automatically search for TOSHIBA software updates or other alerts from TOSHIBA that are specific to your computer system and its programs. When enabled, this application periodically transmits to our servers a limited amount of system information required to perform these updates or alerts. This feature is enabled by default.

To open Service Station:

1. Click the Start menu.
2. Enter "Service Station" into the search field.
3. Click "Service Station" in the search results.
4. Service Station will open.

To enable / disable Service Station:

1. Click the "View Program Access Information" link located under "Last Update" in the lower Left corner.
2. Toshiba Service Station Access Information window will open.
3. To disable this application (not recommended) click the disable button. To continue using this application click the enable button.

Change points from the last released version (2.6.7):

1. This release of Service Station allows the user to download and install multiple software updates together. The previous version required the user to download/install each update individually.
2. This version supports Windows 8.0 and newer Windows versions.

Installation Instructions

1. Save this file to a convenient location.
2. Save all work in progress and close open applications.
3. Double-click the downloaded file to start the installation.
   1. If a User Account Control message is displayed, click Continue.
   2. Follow the displayed instructions to complete the installation.
   3. Restart the computer.

This is a Bluetooth Stack for Windows by Toshiba update

Changes in this update

1. This update fixes Security Vulnerabilities discussed in Toshiba Bluetooth Stack Security Update.
   

   Installation Instructions

   1. Download and save this file to a convenient location such as the Windows Desktop.
   2. Save all work in progress and close open applications.
   3. Double-click the downloaded file TC00636200a.exe to start the installation.
   4. Press the Start button at the Toshiba Archive Extractor window.
   5. Press Yes if a User Account Control message is displayed.
   6. If Bluetooth Stack for Windows by Toshiba v9.10.32(T) is applied successfully, the message below will be shown. Click Yes to restart the system.

BOOK PLACE

Book Place offers a completely interactive experience that not only brings books to life with sound, color and video, but gives you ReadAloud, integrated web search, hyperlinks, text-to-speech capabilities, exportable notes and much more. Just imagine reading your child a bedtime story where characters talk, images come alive, and each word is highlighted to give your child an unrivaled way to learn.

Students can turn textbooks into an interactive classroom by taking notes and highlighting text, and lifestyle titles like cookbooks and travel books let you download recipes or explore distant lands. In addition to today’s best-sellers, this rich content is also available for purchase at Book Place. Now digital books come to life, at Book Place.

To open TOSHIBA Book Place:

Click on the Red Book Place icon in the task bar (if present).

OR

1. Click the Start menu.
2. Enter "Book" into the search field.
3. Click "Toshiba Book Place" in the search results.
4. Toshiba Book Place will open. Sign in using your existing account or create a new account.
5. To learn more about Toshiba Book Place, click "Take The Tour".

APP PLACE

Because our apps are cloud based, you don’t need to download them to your computer. Instead you access them through the Internet. They save your valuable hard drive space; you always have the latest, most up-to-date software version. Your apps are virtually always available to you, anytime, from anywhere.

To make it easier, we’ve grouped our apps onto four main packages specially designed to work for you and your Toshiba laptop.

• Road Warrior - All your things with you wherever you are.
• Family CEO - Your household organized, Your memories kept.
• The Essentials - The essential apps that make any device complete.
• Student life 101 - Balancing your busy student life. 

To open TOSHIBA App Place:

Click on the Blue App Place icon in the task bar (if present).

OR

1. Click the Start menu.
2. Enter "App" into the search field.
3. Click "Toshiba App Place" in the search results.
4. Toshiba App Place web page will open. Sign in using your existing account or create a new account in the upper Right corner.
   
5. To learn more about Toshiba App Place, CLICK HERE.

PC HEALTH MONITOR

The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor proactively monitors a number of system functions such as power consumption, battery health and system cooling, informing you of significant system conditions.

To open HDD Protection properties to allow enabling / disabling (not recommended):

1. Click the Start menu.
2. Enter "Health" into the search field.
3. Click "PC Health Monitor" in the search results.
4. TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor will open displaying overall health of your computer.
   
5. Clicking on the images will open a new window displaying status of for that function. Clicking on "Hard Disk Drive 3D Sensor" will open the HDD Protection properties described above.

CLICK HERE and refer to your Owner's Manual for additional information for the PC Health Monitor.

PC HEALTH MONITOR

The TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor proactively monitors a number of system functions such as power consumption, battery health and system cooling, informing you of significant system conditions.

To open HDD Protection properties to allow enabling / disabling (not recommended):

1. Click the Start menu.
2. Enter "Health" into the search field.
3. Click "PC Health Monitor" in the search results.
4. TOSHIBA PC Health Monitor will open displaying overall health of your computer.
   
5. Clicking on the images will open a new window displaying status of for that function. Clicking on "Hard Disk Drive 3D Sensor" will open the HDD Protection properties described above.

CLICK HERE and refer to your Owner's Manual for additional information for the PC Health Monitor.

TOSHIBA VALUE ADDED PACKAGE

The Toshiba Value Added Package (TVAP) provides an essential link to system resources required by several TOSHIBA original program components for access to BIOS functions etc, such as:

• TOSHIBA eco Utility provides extended power control options to our customers over devices in Toshiba notebooks. Reduction in power consumption by switching to optimum power settings based on plugged-in or on battery power machine status, or remaining battery power percentage.
• TOSHIBA HWSetup lets you customize your hardware settings according to the way that you work with your computer and the peripherals you use.
• TOSHIBA Password Utility lets you set and maintain password security that restricts access to the computer.
• TOSHIBA Flash Cards provides additional Hotkey (Function Fn keys) functionality to Toshiba notebooks and includes an intelligent user interface (UI) in the form of a graphical drop-down invoked by hotkey operation. This improves the user experience by allowing them to visually identify current status and available options at time of selection, saving them time spent blindly moving between the hot-key options to find the one they need.
• TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool can display the basic information of a computer and diagnose simple issues using Windows built-in toolset.

TVAP should be installed before other Toshiba Utility files to ensure their proper functioning.

If TVAP is not installed on your computer, you can verify if it is available for your specific model under "Downloads" on the TOSHIBA support web site (support.toshiba.com).

TOSHIBA VALUE ADDED PACKAGE

The Toshiba Value Added Package (TVAP) provides an essential link to system resources required by several TOSHIBA original program components for access to BIOS functions etc, such as:

• TOSHIBA eco Utility provides extended power control options to our customers over devices in Toshiba notebooks. Reduction in power consumption by switching to optimum power settings based on plugged-in or on battery power machine status, or remaining battery power percentage.
• TOSHIBA HWSetup lets you customize your hardware settings according to the way that you work with your computer and the peripherals you use.
• TOSHIBA Password Utility lets you set and maintain password security that restricts access to the computer.
• TOSHIBA Flash Cards provides additional Hotkey (Function Fn keys) functionality to Toshiba notebooks and includes an intelligent user interface (UI) in the form of a graphical drop-down invoked by hotkey operation. This improves the user experience by allowing them to visually identify current status and available options at time of selection, saving them time spent blindly moving between the hot-key options to find the one they need.
• TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool can display the basic information of a computer and diagnose simple issues using Windows built-in toolset.

TVAP should be installed before other Toshiba Utility files to ensure their proper functioning.

If TVAP is not installed on your computer, you can verify if it is available for your specific model under "Downloads" on the TOSHIBA support web site (support.toshiba.com).

TOSHIBA VALUE ADDED PACKAGE

The Toshiba Value Added Package (TVAP) provides an essential link to system resources required by several TOSHIBA original program components for access to BIOS functions etc, such as:

• TOSHIBA eco Utility provides extended power control options to our customers over devices in Toshiba notebooks. Reduction in power consumption by switching to optimum power settings based on plugged-in or on battery power machine status, or remaining battery power percentage.
• TOSHIBA HWSetup lets you customize your hardware settings according to the way that you work with your computer and the peripherals you use.
• TOSHIBA Password Utility lets you set and maintain password security that restricts access to the computer.
• TOSHIBA Flash Cards provides additional Hotkey (Function Fn keys) functionality to Toshiba notebooks and includes an intelligent user interface (UI) in the form of a graphical drop-down invoked by hotkey operation. This improves the user experience by allowing them to visually identify current status and available options at time of selection, saving them time spent blindly moving between the hot-key options to find the one they need.
• TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool can display the basic information of a computer and diagnose simple issues using Windows built-in toolset.

TVAP should be installed before other Toshiba Utility files to ensure their proper functioning.

If TVAP is not installed on your computer, you can verify if it is available for your specific model under "Downloads" on the TOSHIBA support web site (support.toshiba.com).

TOSHIBA VALUE ADDED PACKAGE

The Toshiba Value Added Package (TVAP) provides an essential link to system resources required by several TOSHIBA original program components for access to BIOS functions etc, such as:

• TOSHIBA eco Utility provides extended power control options to our customers over devices in Toshiba notebooks. Reduction in power consumption by switching to optimum power settings based on plugged-in or on battery power machine status, or remaining battery power percentage.
• TOSHIBA HWSetup lets you customize your hardware settings according to the way that you work with your computer and the peripherals you use.
• TOSHIBA Password Utility lets you set and maintain password security that restricts access to the computer.
• TOSHIBA Flash Cards provides additional Hotkey (Function Fn keys) functionality to Toshiba notebooks and includes an intelligent user interface (UI) in the form of a graphical drop-down invoked by hotkey operation. This improves the user experience by allowing them to visually identify current status and available options at time of selection, saving them time spent blindly moving between the hot-key options to find the one they need.
• TOSHIBA PC Diagnostic Tool can display the basic information of a computer and diagnose simple issues using Windows built-in toolset.

TVAP should be installed before other Toshiba Utility files to ensure their proper functioning.

If TVAP is not installed on your computer, you can verify if it is available for your specific model under "Downloads" on the TOSHIBA support web site (support.toshiba.com).

RESOLUTION

TOSHIBA Resolution is a Plug-in

RESOLUTION

TOSHIBA Resolution is a Plug-in