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 | [[:Toshiba T-series Support|Home]] | [[:​toshiba_t-series_support:​System Articles]] | [[:​toshiba_t-series_support:​Files and Resources]] | [[:​toshiba_t-series_support:​FAQ]] | [[:Contact Information|Contact]] | | [[:Toshiba T-series Support|Home]] | [[:​toshiba_t-series_support:​System Articles]] | [[:​toshiba_t-series_support:​Files and Resources]] | [[:​toshiba_t-series_support:​FAQ]] | [[:Contact Information|Contact]] |
 [[Toshiba T3100|T3100]] | [[Toshiba T3100e|T3100e]] | [[Toshiba T3100SX|T3100SX]] | [[Toshiba T3200|T3200]] | [[Toshiba T3200SX|T3200SX]] | [[Toshiba T3200SXC|T3200SXC]] | [[Toshiba T5200|T5200]] | [[Toshiba T5200C|T5200C]] [[Toshiba T3100|T3100]] | [[Toshiba T3100e|T3100e]] | [[Toshiba T3100SX|T3100SX]] | [[Toshiba T3200|T3200]] | [[Toshiba T3200SX|T3200SX]] | [[Toshiba T3200SXC|T3200SXC]] | [[Toshiba T5200|T5200]] | [[Toshiba T5200C|T5200C]]
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 The [[Toshiba T5200|T5200]] and [[Toshiba T5200C|T5200C]] are siblings. The only major difference is that the T5200C has a color flat panel screen. The graphics adapters are the same, both systems are VGA capable, and support resolutions up to 640×480 with 16 colors. The [[Toshiba T5200|T5200]] and [[Toshiba T5200C|T5200C]] are siblings. The only major difference is that the T5200C has a color flat panel screen. The graphics adapters are the same, both systems are VGA capable, and support resolutions up to 640×480 with 16 colors.
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 ^  **Technical Specifications** ​                                                                 ^^ ^  **Technical Specifications** ​                                                                 ^^
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 If your computer doesn'​t allow for a Hard Disk upgrade, you can program your own BIOS chip with the ROM files supplied below. ​ If your computer doesn'​t allow for a Hard Disk upgrade, you can program your own BIOS chip with the ROM files supplied below. ​
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 +This system can be expanded with an 8-bit and 16-bit ISA expansion cards. Hence, you can alternatively purchase an XT-IDE adapter to add a hard drive, such as the XT-CF-MINI or XT-CF-Lite card to add a Compact Flash card as a hard drive. They usually run for $40-$60. You can find them on eBay. Check out [[http://​www.malinov.com/​Home/​sergeys-projects/​xt-cf-lite]] and [[https://​shop.bluelavasystems.com/​products/​xt-cf-mini-bootable-8-bit-isa-cf-card-interface-xt-ide]]
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 +Another option is to purchase an XT-IDE adapter for the Toshiba proprietary expansion slot. There is a maker on eBay that sells Toshiba type expansion cards with XT-IDE to allow many different types of IDE and CF cards to be used on the portable computer. ​
 +Please see the following link for the sales article. [[https://​ebay.us/​GO0Sk2|3inONEder:​ Toshiba Portables]] (affiliate link)
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 +==== Audio and ethernet ====
 +The same adapter that allows you to use the Toshiba proprietary slot connector for XT-IDE and custom hard disks also optionally allows to add audio (Adlib) and ethernet support (partially NE2000 compatible). ​
 +Please see the following link for the item page. [[https://​ebay.us/​GO0Sk2|3inONEder:​ Toshiba Portables]] (affiliate link) 
  
 ==== CPU upgrades and overclocking ==== ==== CPU upgrades and overclocking ====
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 **A:** It depends on the BIOS version of your Toshiba portable (see below for instructions how to check the BIOS version). Most Toshiba T5200 BIOSes are restricted to specific types of hard drives. On boot-up, the BIOS queries the IDE controller for hard-drives. If an unsupported drive is connected, the computer will simply refuse to detect the hard disk. There are custom BIOS ROM's available in the Files section that allow for using other Hard Disk drives. **A:** It depends on the BIOS version of your Toshiba portable (see below for instructions how to check the BIOS version). Most Toshiba T5200 BIOSes are restricted to specific types of hard drives. On boot-up, the BIOS queries the IDE controller for hard-drives. If an unsupported drive is connected, the computer will simply refuse to detect the hard disk. There are custom BIOS ROM's available in the Files section that allow for using other Hard Disk drives.
  
 +**Q: The computer turns on, power LED lights up, but I have no picture or a noisy picture**\\ ​
 +**A:** This could be caused by many things, but the most common issue is that the laptop lid open/close switch is just stuck in the on position. The switch, which is located under the cover, next to the floppy drive uses a rather low-quality plastic piece that latched with the screen hinge and is designed to detect when the lid is closed, and will cut the power to the display accordingly. It engages whenever the lid is closed, and since it is near the power supply, a plastic piece inside the switch may slowly deform over time and may get stuck inside the switch. The symptom you will see is a screen that will never seem to turn on when you open the lid, or will have a noisy picture, due to the switch stuck half-on. If you cannot repair the switch manually, the easiest workaround is to just disable it by removing the plastic piece entirely. This will make the screen then stay on regardless if the screen lid is open. The gallery section on the T3200SX page may be helpful to identify the switch.
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 +===== Replacement BIOS ROM chips =====
 +{{ :​toshiba_t-series_support:​images:​t3200sx-bios-chips.jpg?​400|}}
 +I have started selling replacement BIOS ROM chips for the T3200SX that have the hard drive limitation bypassed. I can also program BIOS chips for other types of computers, but I do not currently possess a T5200 to test the BIOS chips. If you would like to help test the chips, I can program one for you and ship to your address. I will need some help identifying correct part numbers. If you're currently in need of upgrading your BIOS in order to install a different hard disk, you can then use my BIOS chip to get around any limitations you may have with your current BIOS. 
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 +For more information,​ [[:​toshiba_t-series_support:​bios_rom_chips|visit my BIOS ROM chips page]].
  
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 ===== Files ===== ===== Files =====
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-| {{toshiba_t-series_support:​utils:​t5200_bios_pack_1-2a.zip}} ​           | 468 KB  | **T5200** | Custom Award BIOS ROM for the T5200 which includes a patched version of XTIDE ROM. This ROM will have no trouble identifying and booting any IDE hard disk, no overlay program is required. Courtesy of IanB at [[https://​www.vogons.org/​viewtopic.php?​f=46&​t=57998|Vogons]]. |+| {{toshiba_t-series_support:​utils:​t5200_bios_pack_1-2a.zip}} ​           | 468 KB  | **T5200** | Custom Award BIOS ROM for the T5200 which includes a patched version of XTIDE ROM. This ROM will have no trouble identifying and booting any IDE hard disk, no overlay program is required. Courtesy of IanB at [[https://​www.vogons.org/​viewtopic.php?​f=46&​t=57998|Vogons ​forum]]. Please visit the forum for the latest version, as the forum is updated more often. |
  
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