TOSHIBA MINI NOTEBOOK NB505-N508GN

Release Notes

• After the update completes, the computer will automatically shut down or restart.
• 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 to load setup defaults.
• Press the F10 function key to save settings and exit. The computer will automatically reboot.

Change History

• Version 1.10 - 2010-11-16
  • Initial production BIOS.

Release Notes

• After the update completes, the computer will automatically shut down or restart.
• 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 2.00 - 2012-07-31
  • Fixed: PXE hang on localboot in Linux.
  Version 1.90 - 2011-06-14
  • Fixed: Optical Disk Drive is not detected during POST.
  Version 1.80 - 2011-05-30
  • Added support for the Samsung LTN101NT07-T01 LCD panel.
  • EC: Added LTN101NT07-T01 Panel Settings.
  Version 1.70 - 2011-04-11
  • 1. Disabled ASPM L0s on Intel and other WLAN devices.
  Version 1.60 - 2011-03-16
  • Addressed a 3G card (F5521) POST time delay. Note: 3G models were not sold in the United States or Latin America.
  Version 1.50 - 2011-03-01
  • 1. Fixed: System hangs when using the Intel Wireless LAN card to connect to the internet. Note: This update is not recommended for PLL50U-xxxxxx owners at this time because Intel Wireless LAN cards have not been used in NB500/NB505 models sold in the United States and Latin America.
  Version 1.40 - 2010-12-27
  • Fixed: HB116 WLAN card hang.
  • Added support for the Askey WB195 combo card - WLL6220B-D4.
  • EC-1.40: Modified the USB over current protection when the EC is in the deep sleep mode.
  • EC-1.40: Removed the low battery beep alarm.
  • EC-1.40: Modified Fn F9 behavior.
  Version 1.30 - 2010-11-25
  • Modified the battery gas gauge.
  • EC-1.30: Added AC adapter capacity information.
  Version 1.10 - 2010-11-16
  • Initial production BIOS.

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 History

• Version 2.00 - 2009-09-02
  • Added support for the Win7 Container ID function.
  • Updated: PPM1.04 reference code.
  • Updated: MRC2.8 reference code.
  • Added support for the TVAP "Alarm power on" functions for the Win7 tool.
  • Added support for the 2009 DMI 32 and DMI 64 utilities.
  • The CMOS Year/Month/Date default setting is changed to 2009/07/01 after a RTC battery failure.
  • Enabled SSP to fix a TS-L633C/TOYF 6029B0026509 "not found" issue.
  • Modified: English "Yes" and "No" to French in the French BIOS Setup.
  • Modified: BIOS Setup and F12 menu strings from "USB Memory" to "USB".
  • Update new P/N (PN090713.xls)

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.

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.

Change points:

1. Fixed: System crashes after login.
2. Improved package downloads by using the Binary Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS).
3. Combined the Download and Install buttons.
4. Added a Home Link to the Settings Page.
5. Removed the Notification Level Setting.
6. Deletes obsolete software - i.e. Software that was already downloaded and installed.
7. Notification message improvements.

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. On the Windows Desktop, double-click the downloaded file to start the installation.
4. Answer the displayed prompts to complete the installation.

1. 1. Internal SATA devices may not be detected as removal device.
2. 2. Some ODDs does not detected.

Change History

• Version 2.20 - 2010-01-19
  • Blocked the eSATA boot function.
  • Changed the HDD password algorithm.
  Version 2.10 - 2009-10-28
  • Updated the COMPUTRACE OPROM 887.
  • Fixed: DMI type 17 manufacturer name display error for Hynix and Elpida RAM.
  • Changed the "Intel Virtualization Technology" default setting from Disabled to Enabled.
  • Modified the critical battery wake up prevent value from 2% to 5%.
  • Modified the battery low blinks, battery LED value from 2% to 10%.
  • Modified the S3 Critical Battery wake up value from 5% to 8%.
  Version 2.00 - 2009-09-02
  • Added support for the Win7 Container ID function.
  • Updated: PPM1.04 reference code.
  • Updated: MRC2.8 reference code.
  • Added support for the TVAP "Alarm power on" functions for the Win7 tool.
  • Added support for the 2009 DMI 32 and DMI 64 utilities.
  • The CMOS Year/Month/Date default setting is changed to 2009/07/01 after a RTC battery failure.
  • Enabled SSP to fix a TS-L633C/TOYF 6029B0026509 "not found" issue.
  • Modified: English "Yes" and "No" to French in the French BIOS Setup.
  • Modified: BIOS Setup and F12 menu strings from "USB Memory" to "USB".
  • Update new P/N (PN090713.xls)

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Toshiba recommends using one of our Windows 7 installation helper utilities, rather than manually upgrading. Click here to determine which tool and upgarde method is recommended for your laptop configuration.

If you choose to manually upgrade, please download, print, and follow these detailed instructions. This document includes important details about Toshiba-supplied drivers and utilities that must be removed prior to running a Windows 7 upgrade, and Toshiba-supplied drivers and utilities that must be downloaded and installed after a Windows 7 upgrade is completed.