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Aspire 5515 Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD web; for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw PRINTED IN TAIWAN
Aspire 5515 Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD web; for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw PRINTED IN TAIWAN
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Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 5515 service guide. Date Chapter Updates II
Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 5515 service guide. Date Chapter Updates II
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... Diskette before you use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Phlash. 1. NOTE: Please use the Phlash utility. Copy the flash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. The flash utility has auto-execution function. 32 Chapter 2 Use the Phlash... of system programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. BIOS Flash Utilities The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded.
... Diskette before you use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Phlash. 1. NOTE: Please use the Phlash utility. Copy the flash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. The flash utility has auto-execution function. 32 Chapter 2 Use the Phlash... of system programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. BIOS Flash Utilities The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded.
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Select Boot Menu to modify the boot priority order, for example, if using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to update BIOS. The flash process begins as shown. F1 Help Esc Exit ↑↓ Select Item ←→ Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup ...
Select Boot Menu to modify the boot priority order, for example, if using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to update BIOS. The flash process begins as shown. F1 Help Esc Exit ↑↓ Select Item ←→ Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup ...
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A progress screen displays. 4. Click OK to use the WinFlash Utility: IMPORTANT:Ensure only one file is present the computer will blue screen. 1. When the process is present in the destination directory when using flash32.exe. Click Start. WinFlash Utility Perform the following steps to begin the update. If more than one *.wph file is complete, close all programs and applications and reboot the system. Double click the WinFlash executable. A warning screen displays. 3. The Destination Directory screen displays. 2. Chapter 2 35
A progress screen displays. 4. Click OK to use the WinFlash Utility: IMPORTANT:Ensure only one file is present the computer will blue screen. 1. When the process is present in the destination directory when using flash32.exe. Click Start. WinFlash Utility Perform the following steps to begin the update. If more than one *.wph file is complete, close all programs and applications and reboot the system. Double click the WinFlash executable. A warning screen displays. 3. The Destination Directory screen displays. 2. Chapter 2 35
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.... 2. Execute go.bat Chapter 2 39 Using DMITools The DMI (Desktop Management Interface) Tool copies BIOS information to eeprom to the operating system (Windows, etc.). To update the DMI Pool, perform the following messages report to screen to confirm completion: • dmitools /r ==> Read dmi string from bios • dmitools /wm xxxx ==> Write...
.... 2. Execute go.bat Chapter 2 39 Using DMITools The DMI (Desktop Management Interface) Tool copies BIOS information to eeprom to the operating system (Windows, etc.). To update the DMI Pool, perform the following messages report to screen to confirm completion: • dmitools /r ==> Read dmi string from bios • dmitools /wm xxxx ==> Write...
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... is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on the desktop and select Personalize´ Display Settings. Adjust the brightness to the previous version if updated. 7. See "Disassembly Process" on page 42. 3. Remove and reinstall the video driver. 8. c. e. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the BIOS, the drive may reduce display...
... is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on the desktop and select Personalize´ Display Settings. Adjust the brightness to the previous version if updated. 7. See "Disassembly Process" on page 42. 3. Remove and reinstall the video driver. 8. c. e. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the BIOS, the drive may reduce display...
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... driver. 5. Navigate to Start´ Control Panel´ System and Maintenance´ System´ Device Manager. Follow the onscreen prompts to the previous version, if updated recently. 4. If the Issue is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on the taskbar and drag the slider to determine that: • The device...
... driver. 5. Navigate to Start´ Control Panel´ System and Maintenance´ System´ Device Manager. Follow the onscreen prompts to the previous version, if updated recently. 4. If the Issue is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on the taskbar and drag the slider to determine that: • The device...
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... confirm there is not fixed, repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time and date. 9. Try an alternative program to the previous version if updated recently. 11. Restart the computer. 6. Remove any recently added hardware and associated software. 7. Restore system and file settings from a known good date using System Restore...
... confirm there is not fixed, repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time and date. 9. Try an alternative program to the previous version if updated recently. 11. Restart the computer. 6. Remove any recently added hardware and associated software. 7. Restore system and file settings from a known good date using System Restore...
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... by executing the Crisis Disk program in AC. Save ROM file (file name: JAL90x64.fd) to a successful one once the previous BIOS flashing process failed. Update the latest version BIOS for enable BIOS Recovery process when system is enabled, the system will force the BIOS to initiate system CRISIS mode. When...
... by executing the Crisis Disk program in AC. Save ROM file (file name: JAL90x64.fd) to a successful one once the previous BIOS flashing process failed. Update the latest version BIOS for enable BIOS Recovery process when system is enabled, the system will force the BIOS to initiate system CRISIS mode. When...
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... could be made by Crisis Disk: Before doing this, a Crisis Diskette should be prepared ready in hand. Attach a USB floppy drive to complete the process. 8. Update to the latest version BIOS for BIOS Recovery by executing the Crisis Disk program in to the USB floppy drive attached to start the Crisis...
... could be made by Crisis Disk: Before doing this, a Crisis Diskette should be prepared ready in hand. Attach a USB floppy drive to complete the process. 8. Update to the latest version BIOS for BIOS Recovery by executing the Crisis Disk program in to the USB floppy drive attached to start the Crisis...
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...optimize and improve our services, so if you are always looking for all models • User's manuals • Training materials • Bios updates • Software utilities • Spare parts lists • TABs (Technical Announcement Bulletin) For these to us. Online Support Information Appendix C... This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems. If you have any suggestions or comments, please do not hesitate to communicate these purposes, we have included an Acrobat ...
...optimize and improve our services, so if you are always looking for all models • User's manuals • Training materials • Bios updates • Software utilities • Spare parts lists • TABs (Technical Announcement Bulletin) For these to us. Online Support Information Appendix C... This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems. If you have any suggestions or comments, please do not hesitate to communicate these purposes, we have included an Acrobat ...