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Hardware => Drivers => Topic started by: chrisski on January 24, 2010, 11:30:59 PM
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I just did a complete reinstall of my operating system and am trying to figure out which drivers to reinstall. I am running with windows XP SP2. My computer is a Toshiba Satellite A105-S4054. The list of drivers can be found here:
http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/support/jsp/modelContent.jsp?ct=DL&os=&category=&moid=1372980&rpn=PSAA8U&modelFilter=&selCategory=3&selFamily=1073768663
There are numerous drivers and I am not exactly sure which are needed. I installed the network driver and got my wireless internet working. I am also in the process of installing the sound driver. However, nothing else works. I can't watch DVD's etc. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
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Go to "Device Manager" and see which hardware you have. Anything needing a driver update will have a yellow exclamation point on it.
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The yellow exclamation is next to
Ethernet Controller
Mass storage controller
Modem Device on HIgh def Audio Bus
SM Bus Controller
Video Controller
Video controller (VGA compatible)
any help on to which drivers these are.
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Update your chipset (http://downloadcenter.intel.com/SearchResult.aspx?lang=eng&ProductFamily=Chipsets&ProductLine=Chipset+Software&ProductProduct=Intel%c2%ae+Chipset+Software+Installation+Utility) (INF update utility) first. That should take care of most of your problems. After you do that it looks like you will also need the Intel Pro 10/100 Model Driver. Post back with whatever is left.
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Install the chipset driver for your system.
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I installed the most recent chipset(INF Utility Update)
Now the yellow exclamation is only by:
Ethernet Controller
Mass Storage Controller
Modem Device on High Definition Audio Bus
Despite this my computer appears to be working great. I can access the internet, browse the web, listen to music, open files, etc...
...I couldn't find the intel pro 10/100 model driver, but I found something similar. However, it appeared to be a network driver. I imagined this has to do with the internet(I could very well be wrong) and sense my internet is working fine, I'm not sure why I'd need another network driver.
The only noticeable problem is that I can't play DVDs. When I open them with Windows Media Player I get this error message. "Windows Media Player cannot play the DVD because a compatible DVD decoder is not installed on your computer."
I went to the toshiba site in my OP and downloaded all of the display drivers, but this didn't fix it.
Thanks to everyone that has helped. Anything else that you have to offer would be greatly appreciated.
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On the Toshiba page narrow your search using Windows XP SP2 and LAN to find the Intel Pro 10/100, It should be at the top of the list.
You also need to narrow the search to Modem and get the "Toshiba Software Modem Driver"
You also need the "Texas Instruments...." under Flash Memory I think.
For the DVD problem try the "DVD RAM driver" under DVD-ROM.
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Accidentally deleted original post. Sorry.
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Laptop drivers should always come from the laptop manuf. site.
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As Patio has already stated the chipset driver from the Toshiba site should be the best. I was having a hard time finding it there so I sent you to Intel. What I see at Toshiba (Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility) appears to be the same thing you already received from intel but I could be wrong.
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Thank you all for your help. I am almost there. Only two problems remain.
1. All of the yellow exclamation points are gone except the one by Ethernet Controller. This is surely stemming from my inability to run the Intel Pro 10/100. When I download it and unzip it nothing happens (every other driver I have unzipped has automatically booted into an install program). This one does nothing, so I went into its folder and tried to find some sort of setup icon, but nothing was there. There were two .din icons in that file, but my computer is unable to read them. That might not be relevant though.
2. DVD Playback is unavailable. I downloaded the DVD-RAM Driver from toshiba and it did nothing. it still says
"Windows Media Player cannot play the DVD because a compatible DVD decoder is not installed on your computer."
I have found a couple DVD decoder programs for $20 on the internet, but am wondering if I can get my DVD playback restored for free.
Thanks for the insight.
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As Patio has already stated the chipset driver from the Toshiba site should be the best. I was having a hard time finding it there so I sent you to Intel. What I see at Toshiba (Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility) appears to be the same thing you already received from intel but I could be wrong.
Although the versions are different, everything seems to be working fine (except what I mention in the post directly above) so I think I will just keep the Intel Chipset. Any advice on the above post would be appreciated.
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DLoad the xLite Codec pack and see if that solves the DVD playback issue...
Codecs like drivers should never cost money.
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Do you have the discs that came with your computer? Look for the WinDVD, it should be included with it.
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For the ethernet controller you might try this (http://askiris.toshiba.com/ToshibaSupportSite/search.do?cmd=displayKC&docType=kc&externalId=1227983xml&sliceId=&dialogID=71318997&stateId=0 0 71320375)
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DLoad the xLite Codec pack and see if that solves the DVD playback issue...
Codecs like drivers should never cost money.
Thank you. DVD Player now works!
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Good news...
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1. All of the yellow exclamation points are gone except the one by Ethernet Controller. This is surely stemming from my inability to run the Intel Pro 10/100. When I download it and unzip it nothing happens (every other driver I have unzipped has automatically booted into an install program). This one does nothing, so I went into its folder and tried to find some sort of setup icon, but nothing was there. There were two .din icons in that file, but my computer is unable to read them. That might not be relevant though....
Right-click inf file and select Install.
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For the ethernet controller you might try this (http://askiris.toshiba.com/ToshibaSupportSite/search.do?cmd=displayKC&docType=kc&externalId=1227983xml&sliceId=&dialogID=71318997&stateId=0 0 71320375)
I tried "this" and it didn't fix the Ethernet Connection driver. However, it did result in a 25 minute windows update when I restarted my computer. I have never had an update go more than 2 minutes. Should I undo this driver or is it harmless. If I should, how do I undo it. Thanks.
This may sound stupid, but why do I need this intel pro 10/100. It sounds to me like it is something for the internet and my internet is working just fine.
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The driver should have nothing to do with the windows update. You will need the ethernet controller if you ever need to use a cabled connection instead of wireless.
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Right-click inf file and select Install.
I don't see any inf files. Its odd, there appears to be an uninstall file but no install.
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Have you tried right clicking on the ethernet controller in device manager and clicking on update driver? Try automatic first. If that doesn't work try pointing it to the folder you downloaded from Toshiba.
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you have wisdom beyond your years. The automatic search didn't work, but the second option did. Thanks to everyone for their help!
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Glad to hear you got everything working. :)