Since Windows 8, Microsoft has changed the BIOS to UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface). Thus we can't use the traditional way to press the F2/F12 to enter BIOS settings. So how can we access BIOS setup on PC pre-installed with Windows 10/8.1/8. In this article we focus on Toshiba showing you how to enter BIOS on Toshiba laptops in the following two parts:
Part 1: How to Enter BIOS on Toshiba Laptop When Your PC Boots Normally
Part 2: How to Enter BIOS on Toshiba Laptop When Your PC Can't Boot
Part 2: How to Enter BIOS on Toshiba Laptop When Your PC Can't Boot
Note: The following procedures only apply to Windows 10 and Windows 8.1/8 operating systems that came preinstalled on the laptop from the factory when purchased new. And if you want to set BIOS to boot from bootable disk, please make sure that you have created a bootable USB for your laptop
Sep 27, 2019 Windows 8 / 8.1 32/64 bit Drivers for Toshiba Satellite P100/P105 Users I made an original post with my now ancient (12 year old) Satellite P105-S9722 back in 2009 & 2011 for Windows 7 64-bit drivers. Just understand that Windows 8 / 8.1 does require some resources and updates are slow (even with SSD drive) due the old dual processor and RAM.
Part 1: How to Enter BIOS on Toshiba Laptop When Your PC Boots Normally
It can be prettry easy to enter BIOS when you can enter Toshiba Windows system successfully. But when you are locked out of Windows and fail to enter system, Windows Password Key enables you to remove the lost password and boot your computer successfully. Then you can feel free to follow the steps below to access BIOS on Toshiba laptop.
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- Boot into Windows. Open the Charm Bar by pressing Windows Key-C.
- Choose Settings at the bottom and when the next set of options shows up choose Change PC settings.
- Click on 'General' on the left hand pane, select 'Restart Now' under the 'Advanced Startup' section on the right pane. The system will reboot into the Advanced Boot Menu
- To initiate the BIOS, choose Troubleshoot -> Advanced options -> UEFI Firmware Settings -> Restart.
- To access Boot menu, click on Use A Device ->Boot Menu.
Part 2: How to Enter BIOS on Toshiba Laptop When Your PC Can't Boot
The difficulty of accessing BIOS on laptops with Windows 10/8.1/8 preinstalled lies in that you can't use methods above when your PC can't boot normally such as when you forgot Toshiba login password. Now you can follow steps to below to enter BIOS.
- Step 1: Shutdown your PC while pressing the Shift key to turn off your computer completely. Note: By default, Windows 10/8.1/8 only puts the computer into 'Hibernation' not shut down your device completely.
- Step 2: Now restart the computer by pressing the power button - IMMEDIATELY start tapping the F12 key on the keyboard until the 'Boot Menu' screen appears.
- Step 3: Using the arrow keys, select
- Step 4: On the next screen you are asked to confirm if you want to continue with recovery. Select 'Yes'.
- Step 5: The computer will bring you to the Advanced startup screen. Click on UEFI Firmware Settings and then Restart. Windows will now initiate the BIOS.
That's all for how to enter BIOS on Toshiba laptop. Methods above apply to all Toshiba series including Toshiba Satellite series, Toshiba Protégé series, Toshiba Qosmio series, etc.
- Reset/Remove Windows admin and other user password for local/domain account.
- Create a new local/domain admin account to unlock your computer.
- Change your Microsoft account password offline.
- Fully support Windows 10/8.1/8/7/Vista/XP, Windows Server 2012 (R2)/2008 (R2)/2003 (R2).
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I made an original post with my now ancient (12 year old) Satellite P105-S9722 back in 2009 & 2011 for Windows 7 64-bit drivers.
I also have a post out for Windows 10 drivers. (No longer available as the Toshiba Forum has been discontinued.)
Now that I have newer systems, I have experimented loading Windows 8, then upgrading to Windows 8.1. Wanted to share some observations and any issues I came across.
I have listed here some basic drivers you can use for your P100/P105 systems for Windows 8/8.1 and 32/64-bit to work. Many of these listed are from other users, but there may be some additional drivers many may not know about. I can't guarantee that all of these will make your system work 100%, but hopefully this will make your upgrade just a little quicker & easier.
Before using these driver, I recommend you do a fresh install of Windows 8 / 8.1 32 or 64-bit regardless if you are using XP, Vista, 7 32 or 64-bit systems.
Now I did upgrade my system during the free upgrade period from Windows 8.1. I do recommend using either a USB flash drive or DVD disk to do a fresh install of Windows 8 / 8.1.
After installing the Operating System (OS), immediately go to Programs and Features in Control Panel . Make sure to turn on the .NET Framework 3.5 (includes .NET 2.0 and 3.0). You will need this to install some of the Toshiba utilities.
Many of the native drivers for Windows 8 / 8.1 will automatically be installed. The wifi driver should work. I am using a Sparklan GN-WS30N 802.11n using Ralink RT2860 chipset that works in 10.
SOUND CARD: The biggest issue of Windows 7 & 8 32/64-bit is that there is no sound. The old Audio 4.8.0.0 driver is the only driver that still works in Windows 8 / 8.1. There are much newer versions, but for some reason, the old driver works the best.
1) Download the driver.
2) right click the file to extract it to a folder of the same name (do not double-click as the automatic installation will fail)
3) double-click on folder Audio4.8.0.0, then double-click again on subfolder Audio4.8.0.0 if present
Toshiba Satellite Windows 8 Boots To Blank Screen
4) double-click on folder BD1-BH1
5) double-click on folder VXP64
6) recommend to double-click on file BD16HAa.inf to check if your sound Hardware ID is listed under [Conexant.NTAMD64], should be HDAUDIOFUNC_01&VEN_14F1&DEV_5047&SUBSYS_1179FF31
7) close BD16HAa.inf file if opened in step 6, then simply double-click Setup64.exe
8) restart system (although audio may work right away, always a good idea)
Download: Audio 4.8.8.0.zip
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SYNAPTIC TOUCHPAD: If your P100/P105 has a dual Synaptic touchpad like mine, the driver does work in Windows 10, BUT you still need the utility to make it work.
Download: Toshiba Touchpad
Here's the thing with the Toshiba file, when you save it or run it, it unzips the folder into the TEMP folder. When you go to run it, the main setup will work. In case the autorun does not work, here's what you need to do:
1) Change you folder selection so you can show hidden folders & files
2) After unzipping the file, open C:Users'YOURNAME'AppDataLocalTempSynantec Touchpad.temp
3) Click on 'Setup' icon to run the file. (This file worked just fine on my P105-S9722 machine)
PCMCIA/Express Card/SD (TI) CARD READER - This driver will allow the PCMCIA, Express Card & SD Readers work normally on Windows 8 / 8.1.
There is issue with the Texas Instruments PCIxx12 Integrated FlashMedia Controller. I did find a driver the does work:
Download: Texas Instruments PCIxx12 Integrated Flashmedia Controller
Nvidia Video Card - After loading the OS, the maximum resolution on the native drivers is only 1024 X 768. In order to get the maximum resolution of 1440 X 900, a NVidia driver is required.
Download: Nvidia GeForce Release 179
Once this is loaded, use Windows Updates to download the most recent drivers. Windows 8 / 8.1 can use the older Vista driver. It is a good idea to download the NVidia GeForce Experience so that newer drivers can be installed: Nvidia GeForce Experience
If after the program is installed and you can't get the 1440 X 900 resolution, then you will need to manually install the driver.
1) Go to Control Panel, then select Device Manager
3) If the NVIDIA GeForce Go 7900 GS driver is NOT displayed, then right click on the current driver,
5) Select Browse my computer for driver software to manually install driver.
6) Put in this address: C:NVIDIAWinVista64179.48ISDisplay, then press 'Browse...' button
7) Click OK when the 'Display' folder is highlighted
8) Click 'Next' button and wait for driver to load
9) If it does NOT work, repeat steps 3-8. If it does work, restart computer
Once restarted, screen should automatically go to 1440 X 900
Fingerprint Reader (Biometrics Devices) - The Upek driver only goes up to Windows 7, but Windows 8 / 8.1 does have a native driver through AuthenTec that does work. The Toshiba fingerprint utility will be needed in order to user the fingerprint reader. The Toshiba Utility can be downloaded here:
The utility should work with the native driver.
That's pretty much it for the basic drivers. I did not include LAN or Wireless Drivers.
Finally make sure the most recent Bios are installed v4.70: http://cdgenp01.csd.toshiba.com/content/support/downloads/sp100v470.exe
There are attachments and links, but let me know if anyone is not able to download or use any of these links posted.
Current Issues & Observations: After I shut the computer down, when I open the screen, the computer automatically turn on. I haven't figured that out yet, but I'm sure I'll post a fix in the near future. The computer definitely boots much faster compared to Windows 7 and I've upgraded the older spinner drive with a Sata III SSD Drive. Even with only 4GB of memory and the first generation Duo Core processor, P105-S9722 is still running well.
Just understand that Windows 8 / 8.1 does require some resources and updates are slow (even with SSD drive) due the old dual processor and RAM
This model is capable of holding 4 GB of RAM; however it will always display 3 GB available in all OS since the CPU can only process 3 GB. 64-bit OS can still be run on this system, but it may be slightly slower than 32-bit OS.
As of November 2016, I am using Windows 10 Pro 64 bit version 1607. It's nice to know that even though the old P100/P105 systems do not support anything over Windows Vista, we can use the contemporary software on a system almost 10 years old.
Good luck.