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... conditions: • New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. Fellow the steps below to finish BIOS flash, you use the Phlash. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) ... use the Phlash utility. The flash utility has auto-execution function. 42 Chapter 2 Copy the flash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. BIOS Flash Utilities The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. Use the Phlash utility to the bootable diskette. 3.
... conditions: • New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. Fellow the steps below to finish BIOS flash, you use the Phlash. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) ... use the Phlash utility. The flash utility has auto-execution function. 42 Chapter 2 Copy the flash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. BIOS Flash Utilities The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. Use the Phlash utility to the bootable diskette. 3.
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Select Boot Menu to modify the boot priority order, for example, if using USB HDD to position 1. DOS Flash Utility Perform the following steps to update BIOS. Execute the IFLASH.BAT batch file to use the DOS Flash Utility: 1. Network Boot : Atheros Boot Agent 5. USB CDROM : Rev 3.5 Exit Item... Specific Help Use or to select a device, then press to move it down the list, or to move USB HDD to Update BIOS, move it up the list. F9 Setup Default F10 Save and Exit Chapter 2 43 Press to enter the Setup Menu. 2. IDE0 : ST9160310AS 2. USB ...
Select Boot Menu to modify the boot priority order, for example, if using USB HDD to position 1. DOS Flash Utility Perform the following steps to update BIOS. Execute the IFLASH.BAT batch file to use the DOS Flash Utility: 1. Network Boot : Atheros Boot Agent 5. USB CDROM : Rev 3.5 Exit Item... Specific Help Use or to select a device, then press to move it down the list, or to move USB HDD to Update BIOS, move it up the list. F9 Setup Default F10 Save and Exit Chapter 2 43 Press to enter the Setup Menu. 2. IDE0 : ST9160310AS 2. USB ...
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Plug in the AC power to begin the update. Flash is complete, close all programs and applications and reboot the system. 44 Chapter 2 When the process is complete when the message Flash programming complete displays. WinFlash Utility Perform the following message displays. In flash BIOS, the message Please do not remove AC Power Source displays. Double click the WinFlash executable. 2. Click OK to continue. 5. 4. NOTE: If the AC power is not connected, the following steps to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. A progress screen displays. 3.
Plug in the AC power to begin the update. Flash is complete, close all programs and applications and reboot the system. 44 Chapter 2 When the process is complete when the message Flash programming complete displays. WinFlash Utility Perform the following message displays. In flash BIOS, the message Please do not remove AC Power Source displays. Double click the WinFlash executable. 2. Click OK to continue. 5. 4. NOTE: If the AC power is not connected, the following steps to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. A progress screen displays. 3.
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...DMITools The DMI (Desktop Management Interface) Tool copies BIOS information to eeprom to be changes without accessing the BIOS. The following messages show dmitools usage: • dmitools /r ==> Read dmi string from Memory Input: dmitools /r Output: Manufacturer (Type1, Offset04h): Acer Product Name (Type1, Offset05h): eMachines xxxxx Serial...in the DMI pool for example, enter BS2 to change the boot sequence to HDD|CD ROM|LAN|Floppy. To update the DMI Pool, perform the following steps: 1. Select the desired boot sequence by entering the corresponding sequence, for hardware management....
...DMITools The DMI (Desktop Management Interface) Tool copies BIOS information to eeprom to be changes without accessing the BIOS. The following messages show dmitools usage: • dmitools /r ==> Read dmi string from Memory Input: dmitools /r Output: Manufacturer (Type1, Offset04h): Acer Product Name (Type1, Offset05h): eMachines xxxxx Serial...in the DMI pool for example, enter BS2 to change the boot sequence to HDD|CD ROM|LAN|Floppy. To update the DMI Pool, perform the following steps: 1. Select the desired boot sequence by entering the corresponding sequence, for hardware management....
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...replace the cables. 4. Replace the Motherboard. 6. Reboot the computer. 2. Click and drag the Resolution slider to the previous version if updated. 7. Click Apply and check the display. Check the Device Manager to its highest level. If the Issue is properly installed. If ... on page 52. 4. e. Readjust if necessary. 6. Adjust the brightness to determine that the computer is experiencing HDD or ODD BIOS information loss, disconnect and reconnect the power and data cables between devices. See "Disassembly Process" on adjusting settings. Abnormal Video Display...
...replace the cables. 4. Replace the Motherboard. 6. Reboot the computer. 2. Click and drag the Resolution slider to the previous version if updated. 7. Click Apply and check the display. Check the Device Manager to its highest level. If the Issue is properly installed. If ... on page 52. 4. e. Readjust if necessary. 6. Adjust the brightness to determine that the computer is experiencing HDD or ODD BIOS information loss, disconnect and reconnect the power and data cables between devices. See "Disassembly Process" on adjusting settings. Abnormal Video Display...
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...BIOS POST. Update to the failed system. 3. BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk BIOS Recovery Boot Block: BIOS Recovery Boot Block is strongly recommended to have the AC adapter and Battery present. Power Off failed system. 2. To use this function is used to boot up the system with minimum BIOS... Before doing this feature to restore the BIOS firmware to the BIOS flash failed system. 4. Users can enable this , one once the previous BIOS flashing process failed. BIOS Recovery Hotkey: The system provides a function hotkey: Fn+Esc, for BIOS Recovery by executing the Crisis Disk program in...
...BIOS POST. Update to the failed system. 3. BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk BIOS Recovery Boot Block: BIOS Recovery Boot Block is strongly recommended to have the AC adapter and Battery present. Power Off failed system. 2. To use this function is used to boot up the system with minimum BIOS... Before doing this feature to restore the BIOS firmware to the BIOS flash failed system. 4. Users can enable this , one once the previous BIOS flashing process failed. BIOS Recovery Hotkey: The system provides a function hotkey: Fn+Esc, for BIOS Recovery by executing the Crisis Disk program in...
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... them. These can download information on Acer's International Traveler's Warranty (ITW) • Returned material authorization procedures • An overview of all the support services we offer, accompanied by a list of telephone, fax and email contacts for all models • User's manuals • Training materials • Bios updates • Software utilities • Spare parts...
... them. These can download information on Acer's International Traveler's Warranty (ITW) • Returned material authorization procedures • An overview of all the support services we offer, accompanied by a list of telephone, fax and email contacts for all models • User's manuals • Training materials • Bios updates • Software utilities • Spare parts...