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bios update problem
Name: richard Date: February 11, 2003 at 11:18:14 Pacific OS: win 98 CPU/Ram: p 1
Comment:
i have a toshiba satellite 220cs with win 98 i am trying to update my bios from 6.80 to 6.b0 i have followed all the instructions however the computer screen remains black when i hold down the f12 key help would be much appreciated
Name: Dan Penny Date: February 11, 2003 at 12:37:51 Pacific
Reply:
So obviously something has gone wrong. Please provide a bit more detail as to the the events, error messages (if any), etc. along the way to your misfortune.
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Response Number 2
Name: dave Date: February 11, 2003 at 19:03:45 Pacific
Reply:
I've updated many toshiba laptops and have had no problem when booting up with the bios update disc. Give that a try.
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Response Number 3
Name: richard Date: February 17, 2003 at 03:59:25 Pacific
Reply:
iv tried both methods but toshiba recommend using the disc method as its an old laptop.however when i do this there are no error messages,i turn the computer on whilst holding f12 with the disc inserted,and the screen remains blank and nothing happens,any ideas?
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