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... 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS 2-4 Information 2-4 Main 2-6 Security 2-8 Boot 2-12 Exit 2-13 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-14 DOS Flash Utility 2-15 WinFlash Utility 2-16 Clearing BIOS Passwords 2-17 Removing BIOS Passwords 2-18 Removing Insyde HDD Password 2-20 Miscellaneous Tools 2-21 Using DMITools 2-21 Using STUUID 2-24 Using the LAN MAC EEPROM Utility 2-25 Crisis Disk Recovery 2-26...
... 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS 2-4 Information 2-4 Main 2-6 Security 2-8 Boot 2-12 Exit 2-13 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-14 DOS Flash Utility 2-15 WinFlash Utility 2-16 Clearing BIOS Passwords 2-17 Removing BIOS Passwords 2-18 Removing Insyde HDD Password 2-20 Miscellaneous Tools 2-21 Using DMITools 2-21 Using STUUID 2-24 Using the LAN MAC EEPROM Utility 2-25 Crisis Disk Recovery 2-26...
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... Failure 4-15 Intermittent Problems 4-16 Undetermined Problems 4-16 Post Codes 4-17 CHAPTER 5 Jumper and Connector Locations Mainboard Jumper and Connector Locations 5-3 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 5-5 Clearing Password Check 5-5 Clear CMOS Jumper 5-6 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 5-6 CHAPTER 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List viii
... Failure 4-15 Intermittent Problems 4-16 Undetermined Problems 4-16 Post Codes 4-17 CHAPTER 5 Jumper and Connector Locations Mainboard Jumper and Connector Locations 5-3 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 5-5 Clearing Password Check 5-5 Clear CMOS Jumper 5-6 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 5-6 CHAPTER 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List viii
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BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS 2-4 Information 2-4 Main 2-6 Security 2-8 Boot 2-12 Exit 2-13 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-14 DOS Flash Utility 2-15 WinFlash Utility 2-16 Clearing BIOS Passwords 2-17 Removing BIOS Passwords 2-18 Removing Insyde HDD Password 2-20 Miscellaneous Tools 2-21 Using DMITools 2-21 Using STUUID 2-24 Using the LAN MAC EEPROM Utility 2-25 Crisis Disk Recovery 2-26 2-2
BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS 2-4 Information 2-4 Main 2-6 Security 2-8 Boot 2-12 Exit 2-13 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-14 DOS Flash Utility 2-15 WinFlash Utility 2-16 Clearing BIOS Passwords 2-17 Removing BIOS Passwords 2-18 Removing Insyde HDD Password 2-20 Miscellaneous Tools 2-21 Using DMITools 2-21 Using STUUID 2-24 Using the LAN MAC EEPROM Utility 2-25 Crisis Disk Recovery 2-26 2-2
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... Table 2-2 describes the parameters shown in 24-hour format System Date BIOS system date Total Memory Video Memory Graphic Mode Total memory available Available memory for video Shows graphic mode options Quiet Boot Network Boot F12 Boot ... Option to boot system from LAN (local area network) Option to set system time and date, enable or disable boot option and enable or disable recovery. Main 0 The Main tab allows the user to use boot menu during POST Format/Option Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) Format MM/DD...
... Table 2-2 describes the parameters shown in 24-hour format System Date BIOS system date Total Memory Video Memory Graphic Mode Total memory available Available memory for video Shows graphic mode options Quiet Boot Network Boot F12 Boot ... Option to boot system from LAN (local area network) Option to set system time and date, enable or disable boot option and enable or disable recovery. Main 0 The Main tab allows the user to use boot menu during POST Format/Option Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) Format MM/DD...
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BIOS Main (Continued) Parameter Description D2D Recovery Option to use D2D Recovery function SATA Mode Option to set SATA controller mode Format/Option Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: AHCI or IDE System Utilities 2-7 Table 2-2.
BIOS Main (Continued) Parameter Description D2D Recovery Option to use D2D Recovery function SATA Mode Option to set SATA controller mode Format/Option Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: AHCI or IDE System Utilities 2-7 Table 2-2.
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CAUTION: If Power-on Boot Shows if password is enabled, the BIOS password can only be cleared by initiating the Crisis Disk Recovery procedure. BIOS Security Table 2-3 describes the parameters shown in Figure 2-3. Refer to set HDD password Password on -Password authentication is required during system boot Option Clear or ...
CAUTION: If Power-on Boot Shows if password is enabled, the BIOS password can only be cleared by initiating the Crisis Disk Recovery procedure. BIOS Security Table 2-3 describes the parameters shown in Figure 2-3. Refer to set HDD password Password on -Password authentication is required during system boot Option Clear or ...
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If battery pack does not contain power to run Flash. 1. NOTE: NOTE: If a Crisis Recovery Disc is not available, create one before Flash utility is used . NOTE: NOTE: Do not install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when Flash is ...used . Perform the following conditions: New versions of system programs New features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. NOTE: NOTE: Use AC adaptor power supply when running Flash utility. NOTE: NOTE: Flash utility has auto execution function. 2-14 System...
If battery pack does not contain power to run Flash. 1. NOTE: NOTE: If a Crisis Recovery Disc is not available, create one before Flash utility is used . NOTE: NOTE: Do not install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when Flash is ...used . Perform the following conditions: New versions of system programs New features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. NOTE: NOTE: Use AC adaptor power supply when running Flash utility. NOTE: NOTE: Flash utility has auto execution function. 2-14 System...
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... 2-16. Press any key to exit the menu. 2. See Crisis Disk Recovery. Clearing BIOS Passwords 0 ! This section provides details about removing HDD/BIOS passwords. Clear BIOS Password System Utilities 2-17 Password Error Status To reset the BIOS password, perform the following: 1. Clear the BIOS Password as follows: NOTE: NOTE: If the BIOC password is incorrectly entered...
... 2-16. Press any key to exit the menu. 2. See Crisis Disk Recovery. Clearing BIOS Passwords 0 ! This section provides details about removing HDD/BIOS passwords. Clear BIOS Password System Utilities 2-17 Password Error Status To reset the BIOS password, perform the following: 1. Clear the BIOS Password as follows: NOTE: NOTE: If the BIOC password is incorrectly entered...
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If user is unable to obtain correct password then it must be removed. Method 1: 0 If BIOS menu item Power on Password is set to Disabled. 1. Method 2: 0 If BIOS menu item Power on Password is displayed, supervisor password has been removed. Clear Supervisor Password Utility 2. System Utilities 2-19 Boot to do this. There are two methods to DOS and execute unlockPw.exe. (Figure 2-19) Figure 2-19. When message Clear the SU Pws completely is set to Enabled, then Crisis Recovery disc must be used.
If user is unable to obtain correct password then it must be removed. Method 1: 0 If BIOS menu item Power on Password is set to Disabled. 1. Method 2: 0 If BIOS menu item Power on Password is displayed, supervisor password has been removed. Clear Supervisor Password Utility 2. System Utilities 2-19 Boot to do this. There are two methods to DOS and execute unlockPw.exe. (Figure 2-19) Figure 2-19. When message Clear the SU Pws completely is set to Enabled, then Crisis Recovery disc must be used.
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Select the Fast Format option and click Start. Then click Next. 3. Click Format and then Exit to BIOS.fd. Plug in the USB Flash Disk without AC plug. 6. Press Fn + Esc keys and hold them down utnil the power led turns offs (about 1-2 ... the system will enter crisis mode to the USB flash disk root directory. 5. NOTE: NOTE: Do not place any other *.fd files to flash the BIOS. 2-26 System Utilities Crisis Disk Recovery 0 1.
Select the Fast Format option and click Start. Then click Next. 3. Click Format and then Exit to BIOS.fd. Plug in the USB Flash Disk without AC plug. 6. Press Fn + Esc keys and hold them down utnil the power led turns offs (about 1-2 ... the system will enter crisis mode to the USB flash disk root directory. 5. NOTE: NOTE: Do not place any other *.fd files to flash the BIOS. 2-26 System Utilities Crisis Disk Recovery 0 1.
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... Initial for Crisis Recovery PEI_MEMORY_INSTALL PEI 80 Simple Memory test PEI_TXTPEI* PEI 81 TXT function early Initialization PEI_SWITCH_STACK PEI 82 Start to use Memory PEI_MEMORY_CALLBACK PEI 83 Set cache for Normal boot. Table 4-4. SEC Phase POST Code Table Functionality Name (Include\ PostCode.h) Phase PostCod e Description SEC_GO_TO_SECSTARTUP SEC 09 Setup BIOS ROM cache...
... Initial for Crisis Recovery PEI_MEMORY_INSTALL PEI 80 Simple Memory test PEI_TXTPEI* PEI 81 TXT function early Initialization PEI_SWITCH_STACK PEI 82 Start to use Memory PEI_MEMORY_CALLBACK PEI 83 Set cache for Normal boot. Table 4-4. SEC Phase POST Code Table Functionality Name (Include\ PostCode.h) Phase PostCod e Description SEC_GO_TO_SECSTARTUP SEC 09 Setup BIOS ROM cache...
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... 4-4. (Continued)PEI Phase POST Code Table Functionality Name (Include\ PostCode.h) Phase Post Code Description PEI_RECOVERY_LOAD_FILE_DONE PEI 87 Load Recovery Image completed PEI_RECOVERY_START_FLASH PEI 88 Start Flash BIOS with Recovery image PEI_ENTER_DXEIPL PEI 89 Loading BIOS image to initial Variable Service DXE_MTC_INIT DXE 4D MTC Initial DXE_CPU_INIT DXE 4E CPU Middle Initialization DXE_MP_CPU_INIT DXE 4F...
... 4-4. (Continued)PEI Phase POST Code Table Functionality Name (Include\ PostCode.h) Phase Post Code Description PEI_RECOVERY_LOAD_FILE_DONE PEI 87 Load Recovery Image completed PEI_RECOVERY_START_FLASH PEI 88 Start Flash BIOS with Recovery image PEI_ENTER_DXEIPL PEI 89 Loading BIOS image to initial Variable Service DXE_MTC_INIT DXE 4D MTC Initial DXE_CPU_INIT DXE 4E CPU Middle Initialization DXE_MP_CPU_INIT DXE 4F...
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Mainboard Jumper and Connector Locations 5-3 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 5-5 Clearing Password Check 5-5 Clear CMOS Jumper 5-6 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 5-6 5-2
Mainboard Jumper and Connector Locations 5-3 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 5-5 Clearing Password Check 5-5 Clear CMOS Jumper 5-6 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 5-6 5-2
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... need to short the HW Gap to short the two points of clearing password and BIOS recovery for clearing BIOS Password (Supervisor Password and User Password). If there is no Password request, BIOS Password is only for the Aspire One D257/Happy 2. Remove power from the CMOS ...of the CMOS jumper. 7. Remove battery. 3. Disconnect the RTC battery 5. Steps for Clearing BIOS Password Check 0 If users set BIOS Password (Supervisor Password and/or User Password) for enabling BIOS Recovery. The machine provides one Hardware Open Gap on main board for clearing password check, and ...
... need to short the HW Gap to short the two points of clearing password and BIOS recovery for clearing BIOS Password (Supervisor Password and User Password). If there is no Password request, BIOS Password is only for the Aspire One D257/Happy 2. Remove power from the CMOS ...of the CMOS jumper. 7. Remove battery. 3. Disconnect the RTC battery 5. Steps for Clearing BIOS Password Check 0 If users set BIOS Password (Supervisor Password and/or User Password) for enabling BIOS Recovery. The machine provides one Hardware Open Gap on main board for clearing password check, and ...
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... is strongly recommended to boot up the system with minimum BIOS initialization. Clear CMOS Jumper 0 1 Figure 5-3. BIOS Recovery Hot Key 0 The system provides a function hot key, , for enable BIOS Recovery process when system is a special block of BIOS. CMOS Jumper Item 1 Clear CMOS Jumper Description BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 0 BIOS Recovery Boot Block 0 BIOS Recovery Boot Block is powered on during...
... is strongly recommended to boot up the system with minimum BIOS initialization. Clear CMOS Jumper 0 1 Figure 5-3. BIOS Recovery Hot Key 0 The system provides a function hot key, , for enable BIOS Recovery process when system is a special block of BIOS. CMOS Jumper Item 1 Clear CMOS Jumper Description BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 0 BIOS Recovery Boot Block 0 BIOS Recovery Boot Block is powered on during...
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...plug in the same directory. 3. Update the latest version BIOS for BIOS Recovery from USB Storage 0 NOTE: NOTE: Prior to performing the recovery, prepare a Crisis USB key. The Crisis USB key is no other BIOS file saved in AC power. 5. Save ROM file (file name: BIOS HM40X64.bin) to initiate system CRISIS mode. 7. Jumper ...Format the USB storage disk using the Fast Format option. 2. Steps for this machine by executing the Crisis Disk program on another system with a workable BIOS. 8. To Create a Crisis USB key, perform the following: 1. Make sure that there is created by regular...
...plug in the same directory. 3. Update the latest version BIOS for BIOS Recovery from USB Storage 0 NOTE: NOTE: Prior to performing the recovery, prepare a Crisis USB key. The Crisis USB key is no other BIOS file saved in AC power. 5. Save ROM file (file name: BIOS HM40X64.bin) to initiate system CRISIS mode. 7. Jumper ...Format the USB storage disk using the Fast Format option. 2. Steps for this machine by executing the Crisis Disk program on another system with a workable BIOS. 8. To Create a Crisis USB key, perform the following: 1. Make sure that there is created by regular...