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Crisis Disk Recovery 2-28 CHAPTER 3 Machine Maintenance Procedures Introduction 3-5 General Information 3-5 Recommended Equipment 3-5 Maintenance Flowchart 3-6 Getting Started 3-7 Battery Pack Removal 3-8 Battery Pack Installation 3-8 Dummy Card Removal 3-9 Dummy Card ...
Crisis Disk Recovery 2-28 CHAPTER 3 Machine Maintenance Procedures Introduction 3-5 General Information 3-5 Recommended Equipment 3-5 Maintenance Flowchart 3-6 Getting Started 3-7 Battery Pack Removal 3-8 Battery Pack Installation 3-8 Dummy Card Removal 3-9 Dummy Card ...
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... 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...
... 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...
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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 2-17 Clearing BIOS Passwords 2-18 Removing BIOS Passwords 2-19 Removing Insyde HDD Password 2-21 Miscellaneous Tools 2-22 Using DMITools 2-22 Using UUIDTools 2-26 Using the LAN MAC EEPROM Utility 2-27 Crisis Disk Recovery 2-28 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 2-17 Clearing BIOS Passwords 2-18 Removing BIOS Passwords 2-19 Removing Insyde HDD Password 2-21 Miscellaneous Tools 2-22 Using DMITools 2-22 Using UUIDTools 2-26 Using the LAN MAC EEPROM Utility 2-27 Crisis Disk Recovery 2-28 2-2
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... in Figure 2-2. REDUCE/INCREASE: F5/F6 Figure 2-2. System Time System Date Total Memory Video Memory Graphic Mode Quiet Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery SATA Mode [02:44:56] [10/18/2010] 2048 MB 384 MB 3.5 Item Specific Help This is from LAN (local area network) Format/Option Format... instead of traditional POST screen Option to boot system from 0 to set system time and date, enable or disable boot option and enable or disable recovery.
... in Figure 2-2. REDUCE/INCREASE: F5/F6 Figure 2-2. System Time System Date Total Memory Video Memory Graphic Mode Quiet Boot Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery SATA Mode [02:44:56] [10/18/2010] 2048 MB 384 MB 3.5 Item Specific Help This is from LAN (local area network) Format/Option Format... instead of traditional POST screen Option to boot system from 0 to set system time and date, enable or disable boot option and enable or disable recovery.
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BIOS Main (Continued) Parameter Description F12 Boot Menu Option to use boot menu during POST D2D Recovery Option to use D2D Recovery function SATA Mode Option to set SATA controller mode Format/Option Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: AHCI or IDE System Utilities 2-7 Table 2-2.
BIOS Main (Continued) Parameter Description F12 Boot Menu Option to use boot menu during POST D2D Recovery Option to use D2D Recovery function SATA Mode Option to set SATA controller mode Format/Option Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: AHCI or IDE System Utilities 2-7 Table 2-2.
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... set user or supervisor passwords: 1. Retype the password in the Enter New Password field. Press F10 to Crisis Disk Recovery. Resetting BIOS password may require computer be cleared by initiating the Crisis Disk Recovery procedure. The Set Supervisor Password dialog box appears. NOTE: NOTE: To change an existing password, refer to Set...
... set user or supervisor passwords: 1. Retype the password in the Enter New Password field. Press F10 to Crisis Disk Recovery. Resetting BIOS password may require computer be cleared by initiating the Crisis Disk Recovery procedure. The Set Supervisor Password dialog box appears. NOTE: NOTE: To change an existing password, refer to Set...
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NOTE: NOTE: Do not install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when Flash is used . NOTE: NOTE: If a Crisis Recovery Disc is not available, create one before Flash utility is used . NOTE: NOTE: Use AC adaptor power supply when running Flash utility. If battery pack ...
NOTE: NOTE: Do not install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when Flash is used . NOTE: NOTE: If a Crisis Recovery Disc is not available, create one before Flash utility is used . NOTE: NOTE: Use AC adaptor power supply when running Flash utility. If battery pack ...
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...: If the BIOS password is incorrectly entered three times, an error is enabled, the BIOS password can only be cleared by initiating the Crisis Disk Recovery procedure or flashing the BIOS. In DOS mode, execute ClearSuPw.exe. 76776356 Figure 2-17. Press any key to exit the menu. 2. See Crisis Disk...
...: If the BIOS password is incorrectly entered three times, an error is enabled, the BIOS password can only be cleared by initiating the Crisis Disk Recovery procedure or flashing the BIOS. In DOS mode, execute ClearSuPw.exe. 76776356 Figure 2-17. Press any key to exit the menu. 2. See Crisis Disk...
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Method 2: 0 If BIOS menu item Power on Password is displayed, user password has been removed. 2-20 System Utilities Press any key to do this. If user is set to Enabled, then Crisis Recovery disc must be used. When message Clear the SU Pws completely is set to obtain correct password then it must be unlocked. In DOS mode, execute ClearSuPw.exe. 76776356 Figure 2-20. There are two methods to exit the menu. 2. Method 1: 0 If BIOS menu item Power on Password is unable to Disabled. 1. Clear BIOS Password 3.
Method 2: 0 If BIOS menu item Power on Password is displayed, user password has been removed. 2-20 System Utilities Press any key to do this. If user is set to Enabled, then Crisis Recovery disc must be used. When message Clear the SU Pws completely is set to obtain correct password then it must be unlocked. In DOS mode, execute ClearSuPw.exe. 76776356 Figure 2-20. There are two methods to exit the menu. 2. Method 1: 0 If BIOS menu item Power on Password is unable to Disabled. 1. Clear BIOS Password 3.
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... USB flash disk will enter crisis mode to flash the BIOS. Plug in this time. Select the Fast Format option and click Start. Crisis Disk Recovery 0 1. Then click Next. 3. Press Power button and the system will keep glitter about 1-2 seconds). 9.
... USB flash disk will enter crisis mode to flash the BIOS. Plug in this time. Select the Fast Format option and click Start. Crisis Disk Recovery 0 1. Then click Next. 3. Press Power button and the system will keep glitter about 1-2 seconds). 9.
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Table 4-3. PEI_MEMORY_INIT_FOR_CRISIS PEI 7F Memory Initial for Crisis Recovery PEI_MEMORY_INSTALL PEI 80 Simple Memory test PEI_TXTPEI* PEI 81 TXT function early Initialization PEI_SWITCH_STACK ...PEI 7D Watchdog timer Initialization PEI_MEMORY_INIT PEI 7E Memory Initial for physical memory PEI_ENTER_RECOVERY_MODE PEI 84 Recovery device Initialization PEI_RECOVERY_MEDIA_FOUND PEI 85 Found Recovery image PEI_RECOVERY_MEDIA_NOT_FOU PEI 86 ND Recovery image not found 4-18 Troubleshooting SEC Phase POST Code Table Functionality Name (Include\ PostCode.h) ...
Table 4-3. PEI_MEMORY_INIT_FOR_CRISIS PEI 7F Memory Initial for Crisis Recovery PEI_MEMORY_INSTALL PEI 80 Simple Memory test PEI_TXTPEI* PEI 81 TXT function early Initialization PEI_SWITCH_STACK ...PEI 7D Watchdog timer Initialization PEI_MEMORY_INIT PEI 7E Memory Initial for physical memory PEI_ENTER_RECOVERY_MODE PEI 84 Recovery device Initialization PEI_RECOVERY_MEDIA_FOUND PEI 85 Found Recovery image PEI_RECOVERY_MEDIA_NOT_FOU PEI 86 ND Recovery image not found 4-18 Troubleshooting SEC Phase POST Code Table Functionality Name (Include\ PostCode.h) ...
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... dependence. Table 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...
... dependence. Table 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...
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BDS_RECOVERY_START_FLASH BDS 35 Fast Recovery Start Flash. * 3rd party relate functions - S3 Functions POST Code Table Functionality Name (Include\ PostCode.h) Phase Post Code Description S3_RESTORE_MEMORY_CONTROLLER PEI C0 Memory initial for ...
BDS_RECOVERY_START_FLASH BDS 35 Fast Recovery Start Flash. * 3rd party relate functions - S3 Functions POST Code Table Functionality Name (Include\ PostCode.h) Phase Post Code Description S3_RESTORE_MEMORY_CONTROLLER PEI C0 Memory initial for ...
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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 5-7 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 5-7 5-2
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...5-5 However, once it is requested, repeat Steps 1 through 9. Press F2 to short the two points of clearing password and BIOS recovery for enabling BIOS Recovery. Remove power from the CMOS jumper. 9. Disconnect the RTC battery 5. Use an electric conductivity tool to enter BIOS Setup menu. ... The machine provides one Hardware Open Gap on main board for clearing password check, and one hot key for the Aspire 4250. Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 0 This section provides users with the standard operating procedures of the CMOS jumper. 7. Plug in AC, keeping the ...
...5-5 However, once it is requested, repeat Steps 1 through 9. Press F2 to short the two points of clearing password and BIOS recovery for enabling BIOS Recovery. Remove power from the CMOS jumper. 9. Disconnect the RTC battery 5. Use an electric conductivity tool to enter BIOS Setup menu. ... The machine provides one Hardware Open Gap on main board for clearing password check, and one hot key for the Aspire 4250. Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 0 This section provides users with the standard operating procedures of the CMOS jumper. 7. Plug in AC, keeping the ...
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... button flashes once. 6. When CRISIS is powered on another system with Windows 7 OS. Update the latest version BIOS for enable BIOS Recovery process when system is complete, the system auto restarts with minimum BIOS initialization. Make sure that there is used to initiate system CRISIS ...mode. 7. Plug USB storage into USB port. 4. Jumper and Connector Locations 5-7 BIOS Recovery Hot Key 0 The system provides a function hot key, , for this feature to restore the BIOS firmware to have the AC adapter and ...
... button flashes once. 6. When CRISIS is powered on another system with Windows 7 OS. Update the latest version BIOS for enable BIOS Recovery process when system is complete, the system auto restarts with minimum BIOS initialization. Make sure that there is used to initiate system CRISIS ...mode. 7. Plug USB storage into USB port. 4. Jumper and Connector Locations 5-7 BIOS Recovery Hot Key 0 The system provides a function hot key, , for this feature to restore the BIOS firmware to have the AC adapter and ...