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Hello,
I have some problems with my Toshiba laptop, Qosmio F20-111.
The dvd-rom it's broken and BIOS does not accept any other device, but only with the exact firmware. That cost 150 euro so it is too much. Can someone modify the bios for it to accept any dvd-rom?
And also I want it to boot from usb stick or external device, not only from internal dvd-rom (which doesn't work).
I am running Bios delivered by toshiba, v 1.40. I can upload it if necesary, also tell me what other infos are necesary?
Manufacturer: TOSHIBA
Product Name: Qosmio F20
Version: PQF20E-016014GE
Serial Number: 95615109G
UUID: 3D814280-EA42-1882-8020-B60195615109
I am running linux, if that matters somehow (LinuxMint)
Thank you all.
I have some problems with my Toshiba laptop, Qosmio F20-111.
The dvd-rom it's broken and BIOS does not accept any other device, but only with the exact firmware. That cost 150 euro so it is too much. Can someone modify the bios for it to accept any dvd-rom?
And also I want it to boot from usb stick or external device, not only from internal dvd-rom (which doesn't work).
I am running Bios delivered by toshiba, v 1.40. I can upload it if necesary, also tell me what other infos are necesary?
Manufacturer: TOSHIBA
Product Name: Qosmio F20
Version: PQF20E-016014GE
Serial Number: 95615109G
UUID: 3D814280-EA42-1882-8020-B60195615109
I am running linux, if that matters somehow (LinuxMint)
Thank you all.
Code:
Manufacturer: TOSHIBA
Product Name: Qosmio F20
Version: PQF20E-016014GE
Serial Number: 95615109G
UUID: 3D814280-EA42-1882-8020-B60195615109
# dmidecode 2.9 !!!LESS!!!
SMBIOS 2.3 present.
47 structures occupying 1379 bytes.
Table at 0x000EC000.
Handle 0x0000, DMI type 0, 20 bytes
BIOS Information
Vendor: TOSHIBA
Version: Version 1.40
Release Date: 12/28/2005
Address: 0xE0000
Runtime Size: 128 kB
ROM Size: 1024 kB
Characteristics:
ISA is supported
PCI is supported
PC Card (PCMCIA) is supported
PNP is supported
BIOS is upgradeable
BIOS shadowing is allowed
VLB is supported
Boot from CD is supported
Selectable boot is supported
EDD is supported
Japanese floppy for Toshiba 1.2 MB is supported (int 13h)
3.5"/720 KB floppy services are supported (int 13h)
Print screen service is supported (int 5h)
8042 keyboard services are supported (int 9h)
Serial services are supported (int 14h)
Printer services are supported (int 17h)
ACPI is supported
USB legacy is supported
BIOS boot specification is supported
Function key-initiated network boot is supported
Handle 0x0001, DMI type 1, 25 bytes
System Information
Manufacturer: TOSHIBA
Product Name: Qosmio F20
Version: PQF20E-016014GE
Serial Number: 95615109G
UUID: 3D814280-EA42-1882-8020-B60195615109
Wake-up Type: Power Switch
Handle 0x0002, DMI type 2, 8 bytes
Base Board Information
Manufacturer: TOSHIBA
Product Name: Portable PC
Version: Version A0
Serial Number: $$C05979P0
Handle 0x0003, DMI type 3, 17 bytes
Chassis Information
Manufacturer: TOSHIBA
Type: Notebook
Lock: Not Present
Version: Version 1.0
Serial Number: 00000000
Asset Tag: 0000000000
Boot-up State: Safe
Power Supply State: Safe
Thermal State: Safe
Security Status: None
OEM Information: 0x00000000
Handle 0x0004, DMI type 4, 32 bytes
Processor Information
Socket Designation: uFC-PGA Socket
Type: Central Processor
Family: Pentium M
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
ID: D8 06 00 00 00 00 00 00
Signature: Type 0, Family 6, Model 13, Stepping 8
Flags: None
Version:
Voltage: 1.4 V
External Clock: 133 MHz
Max Speed: 1860 MHz
Current Speed: 1860 MHz
Status: Populated, Enabled
Upgrade: ZIF Socket
L1 Cache Handle: 0x0012
L2 Cache Handle: 0x0013
L3 Cache Handle: Not Provided
Handle 0x0009, DMI type 5, 20 bytes
Memory Controller Information
Error Detecting Method: None
Error Correcting Capabilities:
None
Supported Interleave: Other
Current Interleave: Other
Maximum Memory Module Size: 1024 MB
Maximum Total Memory Size: 2048 MB
Supported Speeds:
Other
Supported Memory Types:
Other
DIMM
SDRAM
Memory Module Voltage: Unknown
Associated Memory Slots: 2
0x000A
0x000B
Enabled Error Correcting Capabilities:
None
Handle 0x000A, DMI type 6, 12 bytes
Memory Module Information
Socket Designation: SO-DIMM
Bank Connections: 0
Current Speed: 4 ns
Type: Other DIMM SDRAM
Installed Size: 1024 MB (Single-bank Connection)
Enabled Size: 1024 MB (Single-bank Connection)
Error Status: OK
Handle 0x000B, DMI type 6, 12 bytes
Memory Module Information
Socket Designation: SO-DIMM
Bank Connections: 2 3
Current Speed: 4 ns
Type: Other DIMM SDRAM
Installed Size: 1024 MB (Single-bank Connection)
Enabled Size: 1024 MB (Single-bank Connection)
Error Status: OK
Handle 0x0012, DMI type 7, 19 bytes
Cache Information
Socket Designation: CPU Internal
Configuration: Enabled, Not Socketed, Level 1
Operational Mode: Write Back
Location: Internal
Installed Size: 64 KB
Maximum Size: 64 KB
Supported SRAM Types:
Other
Installed SRAM Type: Other
Speed: 1 ns
Error Correction Type: Single-bit ECC
System Type: Unified
Associativity: 8-way Set-associative
Handle 0x0013, DMI type 7, 19 bytes
Cache Information
Socket Designation: CPU Internal
Configuration: Enabled, Not Socketed, Level 2
Operational Mode: Write Back
Location: Internal
Installed Size: 2048 KB
Maximum Size: 2048 KB
Supported SRAM Types:
Other
Installed SRAM Type: Other
Speed: 1 ns
Error Correction Type: Multi-bit ECC
System Type: Unified
Associativity: 8-way Set-associative
Handle 0x0016, DMI type 8, 9 bytes
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator:
Internal Connector Type: None
External Reference Designator: EXTERNAL MONITOR PORT
External Connector Type: DB-15 female
Port Type: Other
Handle 0x0017, DMI type 8, 9 bytes
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator:
Internal Connector Type: None
External Reference Designator: BUILT-IN MODEM PORT
External Connector Type: RJ-11
Port Type: Modem Port
Handle 0x0018, DMI type 8, 9 bytes
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator:
Internal Connector Type: None
External Reference Designator: BUILT-IN LAN PORT
External Connector Type: RJ-45
Port Type: Network Port
Handle 0x0019, DMI type 8, 9 bytes
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator:
Internal Connector Type: None
External Reference Designator: USB PORT
External Connector Type: Access Bus (USB)
Port Type: USB
Handle 0x001A, DMI type 8, 9 bytes
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator:
Internal Connector Type: None
External Reference Designator: USB PORT
External Connector Type: Access Bus (USB)
Port Type: USB
Handle 0x001B, DMI type 8, 9 bytes
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator:
Internal Connector Type: None
External Reference Designator: USB PORT
External Connector Type: Access Bus (USB)
Port Type: USB
Handle 0x001D, DMI type 8, 9 bytes
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator:
Internal Connector Type: None
External Reference Designator: HEADPHONE JACK
External Connector Type: Mini Jack (headphones)
Port Type: Other
Handle 0x001E, DMI type 8, 9 bytes
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator:
Internal Connector Type: None
External Reference Designator: 1394 PORT
External Connector Type: IEEE 1394
Port Type: Firewire (IEEE P1394)
Handle 0x001F, DMI type 8, 9 bytes
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator:
Internal Connector Type: None
External Reference Designator: MICROPHONE JACK
External Connector Type: Other
Port Type: Other
Handle 0x0020, DMI type 8, 9 bytes
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator:
Internal Connector Type: None
External Reference Designator: S-VIDEO OUT
External Connector Type: Other
Port Type: Video Port
Handle 0x0021, DMI type 8, 9 bytes
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator:
Internal Connector Type: None
External Reference Designator: SPDIF LINE-OUT JACK
External Connector Type: Other
Port Type: Other
Handle 0x0022, DMI type 8, 9 bytes
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator:
Internal Connector Type: None
External Reference Designator: WIRELESS LAN
External Connector Type: Other
Port Type: Other
Handle 0x0024, DMI type 8, 9 bytes
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator:
Internal Connector Type: None
External Reference Designator: TV TUNER
External Connector Type: Other
Port Type: Other
Handle 0x0026, DMI type 8, 9 bytes
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator:
Internal Connector Type: None
External Reference Designator: VIDEO IN
External Connector Type: Other
Port Type: Video Port
Handle 0x0027, DMI type 8, 9 bytes
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator:
Internal Connector Type: None
External Reference Designator: ANTENNA
External Connector Type: Other
Port Type: Other
Handle 0x0037, DMI type 9, 13 bytes
System Slot Information
Designation: PCMCIA0
Type: 32-bit PC Card (PCMCIA)
Current Usage: In Use
Length: Other
ID: Adapter 1, Socket 0
Characteristics:
5.0 V is provided
3.3 V is provided
PC Card-16 is supported
Cardbus is supported
Hot-plug devices are supported
Handle 0x0038, DMI type 9, 13 bytes
System Slot Information
Designation: SD CARD
Type: Other
Current Usage: In Use
Length: Other
Characteristics:
3.3 V is provided
Opening is shared
Hot-plug devices are supported
Handle 0x0039, DMI type 9, 13 bytes
System Slot Information
Designation: MEMORY STICK
Type: Other
Current Usage: In Use
Length: Other
Characteristics:
3.3 V is provided
Opening is shared
Hot-plug devices are supported
Handle 0x003A, DMI type 9, 13 bytes
System Slot Information
Designation: XD PICTURE CARD
Type: 8-bit Other
Current Usage: In Use
Length: Other
Characteristics:
3.3 V is provided
Opening is shared
Hot-plug devices are supported
Handle 0x0058, DMI type 10, 20 bytes
On Board Device 1 Information
Type: Other
Status: Enabled
Description: MODEM
On Board Device 2 Information
Type: Other
Status: Enabled
Description: USB
On Board Device 3 Information
Type: Video
Status: Enabled
Description: VIDEO
On Board Device 4 Information
Type: Ethernet
Status: Enabled
Description: ETHERNET
On Board Device 5 Information
Type: Sound
Status: Enabled
Description: SOUND
On Board Device 6 Information
Type: Other
Status: Enabled
Description: WIRELESS LAN
On Board Device 7 Information
Type: Other
Status: Enabled
Description: TV TUNER
On Board Device 8 Information
Type: Other
Status: Enabled
Description: 1394
Handle 0x0059, DMI type 11, 5 bytes
OEM Strings
String 1: PQF20E-016014GE,SQF20016014GES
Handle 0x0069, DMI type 12, 5 bytes
System Configuration Options
Option 1: TOSHIBA
Handle 0x0080, DMI type 15, 23 bytes
System Event Log
Area Length: 124 bytes
Header Start Offset: 0x0000
Data Start Offset: 0x0000
Access Method: General-purpose non-volatile data functions
Access Address: 0x0003
Status: Valid, Not Full
Change Token: 0x00000000
Header Format: No Header
Supported Log Type Descriptors: 0
Handle 0x0081, DMI type 16, 15 bytes
Physical Memory Array
Location: System Board Or Motherboard
Use: System Memory
Error Correction Type: None
Maximum Capacity: 2 GB
Error Information Handle: Not Provided
Number Of Devices: 2
Handle 0x0082, DMI type 17, 23 bytes
Memory Device
Array Handle: 0x0081
Error Information Handle: Not Provided
Total Width: 64 bits
Data Width: 64 bits
Size: 1024 MB
Form Factor: SODIMM
Set: Unknown
Locator: DIMM 0
Bank Locator: CSA 0 & 1
Type: SDRAM
Type Detail: Synchronous
Speed: Unknown
Handle 0x0083, DMI type 17, 23 bytes
Memory Device
Array Handle: 0x0081
Error Information Handle: Not Provided
Total Width: 64 bits
Data Width: 64 bits
Size: 1024 MB
Form Factor: SODIMM
Set: Unknown
Locator: DIMM 1
Bank Locator: CSA 2 & 3
Type: SDRAM
Type Detail: Synchronous
Speed: Unknown
Handle 0x0090, DMI type 19, 15 bytes
Memory Array Mapped Address
Starting Address: 0x00000000000
Ending Address: 0x000000A03FF
Range Size: 641 kB
Physical Array Handle: 0x0081
Partition Width: 0
Handle 0x0091, DMI type 19, 15 bytes
Memory Array Mapped Address
Starting Address: 0x00000100000
Ending Address: 0x000800003FF
Range Size: 2096129 kB
Physical Array Handle: 0x0081
Partition Width: 0
Handle 0x00A0, DMI type 20, 19 bytes
Memory Device Mapped Address
Starting Address: 0x00000000000
Ending Address: 0x000000A03FF
Range Size: 641 kB
Physical Device Handle: 0x0082
Memory Array Mapped Address Handle: 0x0090
Partition Row Position: 1
Handle 0x00A1, DMI type 20, 19 bytes
Memory Device Mapped Address
Starting Address: 0x00000000000
Ending Address: 0x000400003FF
Range Size: 1048577 kB
Physical Device Handle: 0x0082
Memory Array Mapped Address Handle: 0x0091
Partition Row Position: 1
Handle 0x00A2, DMI type 20, 19 bytes
Memory Device Mapped Address
Starting Address: 0x00040000000
Ending Address: 0x000800003FF
Range Size: 1048577 kB
Physical Device Handle: 0x0083
Memory Array Mapped Address Handle: 0x0091
Partition Row Position: 1
Handle 0x00B0, DMI type 21, 7 bytes
Built-in Pointing Device
Type: Touch Pad
Interface: PS/2
Buttons: 2
Handle 0x00B1, DMI type 22, 26 bytes
Portable Battery
Location: 1st Battery
Manufacturer: TOSHIBA
Manufacture Date: 08/03/05
Serial Number: 0100055680
Name: LP673E
Chemistry: Lithium Ion
Design Capacity: 0 mWh
Design Voltage: 10800 mV
SBDS Version: Not Specified
Maximum Error: Unknown
OEM-specific Information: 0x00000000
Handle 0x00B7, DMI type 24, 5 bytes
Hardware Security
Power-On Password Status: Disabled
Keyboard Password Status: Disabled
Administrator Password Status: Disabled
Front Panel Reset Status: Disabled
Handle 0x00D0, DMI type 32, 11 bytes
System Boot Information
Status: No errors detected
Handle 0x00E0, DMI type 136, 6 bytes
OEM-specific Type
Header and Data:
Handle 0xFEFF, DMI type 127, 4 bytes
End Of Table
---------------------------
DMIDECODE | MORE !!!
# dmidecode 2.9
SMBIOS 2.3 present.
47 structures occupying 1379 bytes.
Table at 0x000EC000.
Handle 0x0000, DMI type 0, 20 bytes
BIOS Information
Vendor: TOSHIBA
Version: Version 1.40
Release Date: 12/28/2005
Address: 0xE0000
Runtime Size: 128 kB
ROM Size: 1024 kB
Characteristics:
ISA is supported
PCI is supported
PC Card (PCMCIA) is supported
PNP is supported
BIOS is upgradeable
BIOS shadowing is allowed
VLB is supported
Boot from CD is supported
Selectable boot is supported
EDD is supported
Japanese floppy for Toshiba 1.2 MB is supported (int 13h)
3.5"/720 KB floppy services are supported (int 13h)
Print screen service is supported (int 5h)
8042 keyboard services are supported (int 9h)
Serial services are supported (int 14h)
Printer services are supported (int 17h)
ACPI is supported
USB legacy is supported
BIOS boot specification is supported
Function key-initiated network boot is supported
Handle 0x0001, DMI type 1, 25 bytes
System Information
Manufacturer: TOSHIBA
Product Name: Qosmio F20
Version: PQF20E-016014GE
Serial Number: 95615109G
UUID: 3D814280-EA42-1882-8020-B60195615109
Wake-up Type: Power Switch
Handle 0x0002, DMI type 2, 8 bytes
Base Board Information
Manufacturer: TOSHIBA
Product Name: Portable PC
Version: Version A0
Serial Number: $$C05979P0
Handle 0x0003, DMI type 3, 17 bytes
Chassis Information
Manufacturer: TOSHIBA
Type: Notebook
Lock: Not Present
Version: Version 1.0
Serial Number: 00000000
Asset Tag: 0000000000
Boot-up State: Safe
Power Supply State: Safe
Thermal State: Safe
Security Status: None
OEM Information: 0x00000000
Handle 0x0004, DMI type 4, 32 bytes
Processor Information
Socket Designation: uFC-PGA Socket
Type: Central Processor
Family: Pentium M
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
ID: D8 06 00 00 00 00 00 00
Signature: Type 0, Family 6, Model 13, Stepping 8
Flags: None
Version:
Voltage: 1.4 V
External Clock: 133 MHz
Max Speed: 1860 MHz
Current Speed: 1860 MHz
Status: Populated, Enabled
Upgrade: ZIF Socket
L1 Cache Handle: 0x0012
L2 Cache Handle: 0x0013
L3 Cache Handle: Not Provided
Handle 0x0009, DMI type 5, 20 bytes
Memory Controller Information
Error Detecting Method: None
Error Correcting Capabilities:
None
Supported Interleave: Other
Current Interleave: Other
Maximum Memory Module Size: 1024 MB
Maximum Total Memory Size: 2048 MB
Supported Speeds:
Other
Supported Memory Types:
Other
DIMM
SDRAM
Memory Module Voltage: Unknown
Associated Memory Slots: 2
0x000A
0x000B
Enabled Error Correcting Capabilities:
None
Handle 0x000A, DMI type 6, 12 bytes
Memory Module Information
Socket Designation: SO-DIMM
Bank Connections: 0
Current Speed: 4 ns
Type: Other DIMM SDRAM
Installed Size: 1024 MB (Single-bank Connection)
Enabled Size: 1024 MB (Single-bank Connection)
Error Status: OK
Handle 0x000B, DMI type 6, 12 bytes
Memory Module Information
Socket Designation: SO-DIMM
Bank Connections: 2 3
Current Speed: 4 ns
Type: Other DIMM SDRAM
Installed Size: 1024 MB (Single-bank Connection)
Enabled Size: 1024 MB (Single-bank Connection)
Error Status: OK
Handle 0x0012, DMI type 7, 19 bytes
Cache Information
Socket Designation: CPU Internal
Configuration: Enabled, Not Socketed, Level 1
Operational Mode: Write Back
Location: Internal
Installed Size: 64 KB
Maximum Size: 64 KB
Supported SRAM Types:
Other
Installed SRAM Type: Other
Speed: 1 ns
Error Correction Type: Single-bit ECC
System Type: Unified
Associativity: 8-way Set-associative
Handle 0x0013, DMI type 7, 19 bytes
Cache Information
Socket Designation: CPU Internal
Configuration: Enabled, Not Socketed, Level 2
Operational Mode: Write Back
Location: Internal
Installed Size: 2048 KB
Maximum Size: 2048 KB
Supported SRAM Types:
Other
Installed SRAM Type: Other
Speed: 1 ns
Error Correction Type: Multi-bit ECC
System Type: Unified
Associativity: 8-way Set-associative
Handle 0x0016, DMI type 8, 9 bytes
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator:
Internal Connector Type: None
External Reference Designator: EXTERNAL MONITOR PORT
External Connector Type: DB-15 female
Port Type: Other
Handle 0x0017, DMI type 8, 9 bytes
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator:
Internal Connector Type: None
External Reference Designator: BUILT-IN MODEM PORT
External Connector Type: RJ-11
Port Type: Modem Port
Handle 0x0018, DMI type 8, 9 bytes
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator:
Internal Connector Type: None
External Reference Designator: BUILT-IN LAN PORT
External Connector Type: RJ-45
Port Type: Network Port
Handle 0x0019, DMI type 8, 9 bytes
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator:
Internal Connector Type: None
External Reference Designator: USB PORT
External Connector Type: Access Bus (USB)
Port Type: USB
Handle 0x001A, DMI type 8, 9 bytes
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator:
Internal Connector Type: None
External Reference Designator: USB PORT
External Connector Type: Access Bus (USB)
Port Type: USB
Handle 0x001B, DMI type 8, 9 bytes
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator:
Internal Connector Type: None
External Reference Designator: USB PORT
External Connector Type: Access Bus (USB)
Port Type: USB
Handle 0x001D, DMI type 8, 9 bytes
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator:
Internal Connector Type: None
External Reference Designator: HEADPHONE JACK
External Connector Type: Mini Jack (headphones)
Port Type: Other
Handle 0x001E, DMI type 8, 9 bytes
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator:
Internal Connector Type: None
External Reference Designator: 1394 PORT
External Connector Type: IEEE 1394
Port Type: Firewire (IEEE P1394)
Handle 0x001F, DMI type 8, 9 bytes
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator:
Internal Connector Type: None
External Reference Designator: MICROPHONE JACK
External Connector Type: Other
Port Type: Other
Handle 0x0020, DMI type 8, 9 bytes
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator:
Internal Connector Type: None
External Reference Designator: S-VIDEO OUT
External Connector Type: Other
Port Type: Video Port
Handle 0x0021, DMI type 8, 9 bytes
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator:
Internal Connector Type: None
External Reference Designator: SPDIF LINE-OUT JACK
External Connector Type: Other
Port Type: Other
Handle 0x0022, DMI type 8, 9 bytes
Port Connector Information
Internal Reference Designator:
Internal Connector Type: None
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