Normally you shouldn’t update your BIOS just because new versions are available but I see:
- you’re using BIOS v1.8 (just released April, 2008)
- And by July, 2008 Toshiba had already released two newer versions! (with lots of bug fixes)
I think a BIOS upgrade to v3.0 needs to be part of the plan BUT don’t do the upgrade yet. In preparation
- Download the BIOS v3.0 package and install to hard drive (it only installs files on drive. This step doesn’t load BIOS)
- You’ll get a pop-up. Select the option to review instructions.
- Carefully review those instructions so the upload proceeds without interruption. The instructions present 3 options for upload. You can prepare for the upload using diskette or CD (no chance of a windows crash or unknown that way). Again, just prepare for the upgrade. Don’t do it just yet.
Next would please
- For both Vista and XP check to be certain (
click here) and report if you are using a 32 or 64 bit version
- For both Vista and XP
install DriverMax. Use it backup (Export) all your current drivers (just in case). Then use it to generate a text report on current driver versions and keep copies for reference. You can attach the XP report to TechSpot post.
- And fyi… while I think is a helpful tool for use as described.. I still wouldn’t rely 100% on it to find updates.