ayran
03-08-2008, 18:56
UPDATED POST: On March 08, 2007
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This is a step by step guide for those of you with problems to get Windows Vista functional on your G20 Qosmios
Use a Windows Vista English Version RTM Ultimate 6000 DVD for installation.
1 Backup your personal files and important data to a removable device, CD, DVD, flashmedia, pendrive, etc...
2.Check your Qosmio player installation. if nedeed, reinstall it with the latest version (multilanguage), posted on Toshibas site (download drivers section).
3.Download and copy the Toshiba RAID drivers to a removable media
Please, download the Toshiba RAID drivers from here:
Only the registered members can see the link (Only the registered members can see the link)
4.To perform a fresh install of Windows Vista, Follow the steps below
-1. Copy the contents of this archive onto a floppy disk, CD, DVD, or USB flash drive.
-2. Insert your Microsoft Windows Vista Edition Bootable DVD.
-3. Power on your computer and press F12 to display the boot menu.
-4. Choose the option to boot from the CD/DVD drive.
-5. On the first setup screen, choose your language options then press "Next".
-6. Press "Install Now".
-7. Type in your Product *** then press "Next".
-8. Accept the license terms by checking the box then press "Next".
-9. When asked "What type of installation do you want", press "Custom (advanced)".
-10. When asked "Where do you want to install Windows", make sure your media containing the Toshiba RAID drivers is connected to the computer, then click on "Load Driver".
-11. Browse to the location you have copied the RAID drivers to then press "OK".
-12. Setup will return to the previous screen, but it will show that you have selected the TOSHIBA RAID driver.
-13. Make sure the TOSHIBA RAID driver is selected then press "Next".
-14. Continue the installation of Windows Vista as normal.
5. Go to Microsoft update and download all important updates available. If you wish you can install your native language, if other than English, from the Microsoft site.
let Windows install all the drivers found for your Qosmio G20.
6. Reboot your machine and follow with the steps below.
DRIVERS YOU MUST INSTALL:
1. Alps pointing device driver (This is from Alps and working fine with your Qosmio G20)
Only the registered members can see the link (Only the registered members can see the link)
Only the registered members can see the link (Only the registered members can see the link)
During the installation, Windows will complain that you are installing an early device driver. Do not attempt to this, Install it anyway.
This is because the Windows driver for this device is originally installed with a more recent date and version from that you are trying to install.
But the driver posting here is the correct from the Alps for your Qosmio g20.
2. Bluetooth monitor and stack
Only the registered members can see the link (Only the registered members can see the link)
Only the registered members can see the link (Only the registered members can see the link)
3. Nvidia display driver GeForce Go 6600
Only the registered members can see the link (Only the registered members can see the link)
To install the nvidia 97.52, you must do it manually:
open the Device manager
look for the Video adapter/nvidia Gforce go6600
Driver update options
Look for a driver in computer
Choose a list of device drivers in computer
With disc...
Lool for the place you've extracted the nvidia 97.52.rar
Find the nvts.inf and open it
You will come to the following screen:
Only the registered members can see the link (Only the registered members can see the link)
From a list choose your video card (go6600) and install it.
If you think it is difficult, please see the VIDEO Nvidiainstall.avi:
Only the registered members can see the link (Only the registered members can see the link)
After the extraction, play it with Windows media Player
4. Texas FlashMedia controller
Only the registered members can see the link (Only the registered members can see the link)
5.SoundMAX integrated digital audio. Driver 5.12.1.5410
Only the registered members can see the link (Only the registered members can see the link)
run the setup.exe and at first remove the driver you have installed on your Qosmio G20.
reboot the computer
Run the setup.exe again and install the new driver. At some install point, Windows Vista will need a confirmation, if you trust Analog devices incorporated to goes on..
Only the registered members can see the link (Only the registered members can see the link)
Continue with the installation and after finishing the process, test the functionallity of the new driver
OR
If your G20 model is using the Sigmatel HD audio chipset, so you must install other driver than the Soundmax integrated digital audio
It is the SigmaTel HD Audio Driver for Windows Vista Version: 6.10.0.5324
link:
Only the registered members can see the link (Only the registered members can see the link)
6.Intel PRO Wireless 2200BG Vista version 9.1.0.115, including the Intel chipset identification utility.
Only the registered members can see the link (Only the registered members can see the link)
And for the Utilities you can download them from here:
1.Toshiba Configfree
Only the registered members can see the link (Only the registered members can see the link)
2.Toshiba assist
Only the registered members can see the link (Only the registered members can see the link)
3.Raid utilities
Only the registered members can see the link (Only the registered members can see the link)
4.Remote control manager
Only the registered members can see the link (Only the registered members can see the link)
5.Toshiba disk creator.
Only the registered members can see the link (Only the registered members can see the link)
6.Picture enhancement utilily.
Only the registered members can see the link (Only the registered members can see the link)
You can select your desired screen brightness and the monitor input settings:
monitor-in (rca normal or S-VHS plug in) when using your Qosmio as a monitor in for your VCR, DVD, Playstation, etc.
For using TV as monitor-in you also can switch from NTSC to PAL video system.
For screen brightness: This adjust affects the image of your DVD player software or when watching your DVD via media Center 2005
Only the registered members can see the link (Only the registered members can see the link)
After installation this utility appears into the Toshiba Assist Window, on Optimize category as shown in the picture above.
As the Toshiba Media (Top) buttons are not working by now, you can use the Hot*** (Fn+4) which is working 100% , to toggle from Normal screen input(4:3 aspect)
to wide screen input (16:9 aspect).
Press the Fn+4 once and your monitor video in is 4:3 mode, press again and the monitor video in is 16:9 mode, press once more and the image returns to your lcd normal. screen.
7. SRS Audio Sandbox utility (enhancement) for you soundmax audio experience
The sandbox will allow you to process any audio in your system with one of three SRS technologies:
WOW HD: Provides enhanced width, bass and definition for music sources.
TruSurround XT: Virtualizes multichannel content for listening on two speakers,
with post-processing enhancements.
CX Xtract: Provides enhanced multichannel virtualization by combining TruSurround XT
with Circle Surround II.
link to download:
Only the registered members can see the link (Only the registered members can see the link)
8.Toshiba value added package:
About the Toshiba Value added package for the G30, you can install it on the G20, but only some of the items, otherwise you will have conflicts with Windows mobility center.
Do not install the Toshiba energy control. Designed only for the G30 model.
It Maintains the Windows mobility center funcionality and the Toshiba Buttons (FN + F1, F2, F3, etc...)will be OK.
9.Toshiba extended Tiles for Windows mobility Center.
Only the registered members can see the link (Only the registered members can see the link)
10.Microsoft photo info.
Only the registered members can see the link (Only the registered members can see the link)
OBS: All the downloads are directly from my FTP server. 100% secure. No Virus. No spywares
kaynak:Only the registered members can see the link
Only the registered members can see the link
This is a step by step guide for those of you with problems to get Windows Vista functional on your G20 Qosmios
Use a Windows Vista English Version RTM Ultimate 6000 DVD for installation.
1 Backup your personal files and important data to a removable device, CD, DVD, flashmedia, pendrive, etc...
2.Check your Qosmio player installation. if nedeed, reinstall it with the latest version (multilanguage), posted on Toshibas site (download drivers section).
3.Download and copy the Toshiba RAID drivers to a removable media
Please, download the Toshiba RAID drivers from here:
Only the registered members can see the link (Only the registered members can see the link)
4.To perform a fresh install of Windows Vista, Follow the steps below
-1. Copy the contents of this archive onto a floppy disk, CD, DVD, or USB flash drive.
-2. Insert your Microsoft Windows Vista Edition Bootable DVD.
-3. Power on your computer and press F12 to display the boot menu.
-4. Choose the option to boot from the CD/DVD drive.
-5. On the first setup screen, choose your language options then press "Next".
-6. Press "Install Now".
-7. Type in your Product *** then press "Next".
-8. Accept the license terms by checking the box then press "Next".
-9. When asked "What type of installation do you want", press "Custom (advanced)".
-10. When asked "Where do you want to install Windows", make sure your media containing the Toshiba RAID drivers is connected to the computer, then click on "Load Driver".
-11. Browse to the location you have copied the RAID drivers to then press "OK".
-12. Setup will return to the previous screen, but it will show that you have selected the TOSHIBA RAID driver.
-13. Make sure the TOSHIBA RAID driver is selected then press "Next".
-14. Continue the installation of Windows Vista as normal.
5. Go to Microsoft update and download all important updates available. If you wish you can install your native language, if other than English, from the Microsoft site.
let Windows install all the drivers found for your Qosmio G20.
6. Reboot your machine and follow with the steps below.
DRIVERS YOU MUST INSTALL:
1. Alps pointing device driver (This is from Alps and working fine with your Qosmio G20)
Only the registered members can see the link (Only the registered members can see the link)
Only the registered members can see the link (Only the registered members can see the link)
During the installation, Windows will complain that you are installing an early device driver. Do not attempt to this, Install it anyway.
This is because the Windows driver for this device is originally installed with a more recent date and version from that you are trying to install.
But the driver posting here is the correct from the Alps for your Qosmio g20.
2. Bluetooth monitor and stack
Only the registered members can see the link (Only the registered members can see the link)
Only the registered members can see the link (Only the registered members can see the link)
3. Nvidia display driver GeForce Go 6600
Only the registered members can see the link (Only the registered members can see the link)
To install the nvidia 97.52, you must do it manually:
open the Device manager
look for the Video adapter/nvidia Gforce go6600
Driver update options
Look for a driver in computer
Choose a list of device drivers in computer
With disc...
Lool for the place you've extracted the nvidia 97.52.rar
Find the nvts.inf and open it
You will come to the following screen:
Only the registered members can see the link (Only the registered members can see the link)
From a list choose your video card (go6600) and install it.
If you think it is difficult, please see the VIDEO Nvidiainstall.avi:
Only the registered members can see the link (Only the registered members can see the link)
After the extraction, play it with Windows media Player
4. Texas FlashMedia controller
Only the registered members can see the link (Only the registered members can see the link)
5.SoundMAX integrated digital audio. Driver 5.12.1.5410
Only the registered members can see the link (Only the registered members can see the link)
run the setup.exe and at first remove the driver you have installed on your Qosmio G20.
reboot the computer
Run the setup.exe again and install the new driver. At some install point, Windows Vista will need a confirmation, if you trust Analog devices incorporated to goes on..
Only the registered members can see the link (Only the registered members can see the link)
Continue with the installation and after finishing the process, test the functionallity of the new driver
OR
If your G20 model is using the Sigmatel HD audio chipset, so you must install other driver than the Soundmax integrated digital audio
It is the SigmaTel HD Audio Driver for Windows Vista Version: 6.10.0.5324
link:
Only the registered members can see the link (Only the registered members can see the link)
6.Intel PRO Wireless 2200BG Vista version 9.1.0.115, including the Intel chipset identification utility.
Only the registered members can see the link (Only the registered members can see the link)
And for the Utilities you can download them from here:
1.Toshiba Configfree
Only the registered members can see the link (Only the registered members can see the link)
2.Toshiba assist
Only the registered members can see the link (Only the registered members can see the link)
3.Raid utilities
Only the registered members can see the link (Only the registered members can see the link)
4.Remote control manager
Only the registered members can see the link (Only the registered members can see the link)
5.Toshiba disk creator.
Only the registered members can see the link (Only the registered members can see the link)
6.Picture enhancement utilily.
Only the registered members can see the link (Only the registered members can see the link)
You can select your desired screen brightness and the monitor input settings:
monitor-in (rca normal or S-VHS plug in) when using your Qosmio as a monitor in for your VCR, DVD, Playstation, etc.
For using TV as monitor-in you also can switch from NTSC to PAL video system.
For screen brightness: This adjust affects the image of your DVD player software or when watching your DVD via media Center 2005
Only the registered members can see the link (Only the registered members can see the link)
After installation this utility appears into the Toshiba Assist Window, on Optimize category as shown in the picture above.
As the Toshiba Media (Top) buttons are not working by now, you can use the Hot*** (Fn+4) which is working 100% , to toggle from Normal screen input(4:3 aspect)
to wide screen input (16:9 aspect).
Press the Fn+4 once and your monitor video in is 4:3 mode, press again and the monitor video in is 16:9 mode, press once more and the image returns to your lcd normal. screen.
7. SRS Audio Sandbox utility (enhancement) for you soundmax audio experience
The sandbox will allow you to process any audio in your system with one of three SRS technologies:
WOW HD: Provides enhanced width, bass and definition for music sources.
TruSurround XT: Virtualizes multichannel content for listening on two speakers,
with post-processing enhancements.
CX Xtract: Provides enhanced multichannel virtualization by combining TruSurround XT
with Circle Surround II.
link to download:
Only the registered members can see the link (Only the registered members can see the link)
8.Toshiba value added package:
About the Toshiba Value added package for the G30, you can install it on the G20, but only some of the items, otherwise you will have conflicts with Windows mobility center.
Do not install the Toshiba energy control. Designed only for the G30 model.
It Maintains the Windows mobility center funcionality and the Toshiba Buttons (FN + F1, F2, F3, etc...)will be OK.
9.Toshiba extended Tiles for Windows mobility Center.
Only the registered members can see the link (Only the registered members can see the link)
10.Microsoft photo info.
Only the registered members can see the link (Only the registered members can see the link)
OBS: All the downloads are directly from my FTP server. 100% secure. No Virus. No spywares
kaynak:Only the registered members can see the link