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... boot the system from the bootable diskette. The flash utility has auto-execution function. 38 Chapter 2 Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the flash. Use the flash utility to finish BIOS flash, you run the flash. 1. NOTE: If you do not...
... boot the system from the bootable diskette. The flash utility has auto-execution function. 38 Chapter 2 Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the flash. Use the flash utility to finish BIOS flash, you run the flash. 1. NOTE: If you do not...
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Removing the CPU 1. Chapter 3 75 Using a phillips screw driver, rotate the CPU locking screw 180° counter-clockwise as shown. Lift the PCH Thermal Module clear of the Mainboard. See "Removing the Thermal Module" on page 72. 2. Removing the PCH Thermal Module 1. remove the two (2) screws from the PCH Thermal Module. 3. See "Removing the Mainboard" on page 73. 2.
Removing the CPU 1. Chapter 3 75 Using a phillips screw driver, rotate the CPU locking screw 180° counter-clockwise as shown. Lift the PCH Thermal Module clear of the Mainboard. See "Removing the Thermal Module" on page 72. 2. Removing the PCH Thermal Module 1. remove the two (2) screws from the PCH Thermal Module. 3. See "Removing the Mainboard" on page 73. 2.
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Place the CPU into its socket as shown, taking note of the Pin1 locator. CPU Pin1 Locator 2. Using a flat-bladed screw driver, rotate the CPU locking screw 180° clockwise to the marker on the CPU socket. 1. Snap the RTC battery into the CPU socket as shown, plus side (+) up. Main Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the RTC Battery 1. Replacing the CPU IMPORTANT:The CPU has a Pin1 locator that must be positioned corresponding to secure the CPU in place. 90 Chapter 3
Place the CPU into its socket as shown, taking note of the Pin1 locator. CPU Pin1 Locator 2. Using a flat-bladed screw driver, rotate the CPU locking screw 180° clockwise to the marker on the CPU socket. 1. Snap the RTC battery into the CPU socket as shown, plus side (+) up. Main Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the RTC Battery 1. Replacing the CPU IMPORTANT:The CPU has a Pin1 locator that must be positioned corresponding to secure the CPU in place. 90 Chapter 3
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... There are no red Xs or yellow exclamation marks. • There are still lost, replace the cables. 4. Replace the Motherboard. 6. Roll back the video driver to the desired resolution. If the Issue is not running on page 165. 10. Run a complete virus scan using up-to-date software to its...Settings. If the Issue is faulty and should be replaced. See the User Manual for instructions on page 46. 3. Remove and reinstall the video driver. 8. If the Issue is only abnormal in an application, check the view settings and control/mouse wheel zoom feature in the same locations on...
... There are no red Xs or yellow exclamation marks. • There are still lost, replace the cables. 4. Replace the Motherboard. 6. Roll back the video driver to the desired resolution. If the Issue is not running on page 165. 10. Run a complete virus scan using up-to-date software to its...Settings. If the Issue is faulty and should be replaced. See the User Manual for instructions on page 46. 3. Remove and reinstall the video driver. 8. If the Issue is only abnormal in an application, check the view settings and control/mouse wheel zoom feature in the same locations on...
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...Follow the onscreen prompts to Start´ Control Panel´ Hardware and Sound´ Sound. Reboot the computer. 2. Remove and reinstall the audio driver. 5. Ensure that the microphone is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on the Recording tab and select Show Disabled Devices (clear ...one at a time to Start´ Control Panel´ Hardware and Sound´ Sound and select the Recording tab. 2. Roll back the audio driver to correct the problem. 1. Ensure that : • The device is properly installed. • There are no red Xs or yellow exclamation marks...
...Follow the onscreen prompts to Start´ Control Panel´ Hardware and Sound´ Sound. Reboot the computer. 2. Remove and reinstall the audio driver. 5. Ensure that the microphone is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on the Recording tab and select Show Disabled Devices (clear ...one at a time to Start´ Control Panel´ Hardware and Sound´ Sound and select the Recording tab. 2. Roll back the audio driver to correct the problem. 1. Ensure that : • The device is properly installed. • There are no red Xs or yellow exclamation marks...
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... chkdsk /r from a known good date using up-to-date software to resolve the problem. 4. b. Select Repair your computer. Click Next. d. Click Next. NOTE: Click Load Drivers if controller drives are required. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 10. h. Run the Windows Disk Defragmenter. insert the Windows 7 Operating System DVD...
... chkdsk /r from a known good date using up-to-date software to resolve the problem. 4. b. Select Repair your computer. Click Next. d. Click Next. NOTE: Click Load Drivers if controller drives are required. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 10. h. Run the Windows Disk Defragmenter. insert the Windows 7 Operating System DVD...
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If a device has an exclamation mark, right-click on the device and uninstall and reinstall the driver. In the Audio CD and DVD Movie fields, select the desired player from the item in the lists, try the operation again. 2. b. Click Properties. Playback ... drive is correctly seated in DVD/CD-ROM drives. If a device has an exclamation mark, right-click on the device and uninstall and reinstall the driver. Discs Do Not Play If discs do not play when inserted in lDE ATA/ATAPI controllers. b. c. Navigate to Start´ Control Panel´ Hardware and...
If a device has an exclamation mark, right-click on the device and uninstall and reinstall the driver. In the Audio CD and DVD Movie fields, select the desired player from the item in the lists, try the operation again. 2. b. Click Properties. Playback ... drive is correctly seated in DVD/CD-ROM drives. If a device has an exclamation mark, right-click on the device and uninstall and reinstall the driver. Discs Do Not Play If discs do not play when inserted in lDE ATA/ATAPI controllers. b. c. Navigate to Start´ Control Panel´ Hardware and...
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...connection, try an alternate USB port. 4. Restore system and file settings from a known good date using System Restore. Remove and reinstall the mouse driver. 12. Check the Device Manager to determine that: • The device is not fixed, repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time...steps to correct the problem. Restart the computer. 6. For more information see "Online Support Information" on page 165. Roll back the mouse driver to check the events log for errors. If the mouse uses a wireless connection, insert new batteries and confirm there is listed under Other ...
...connection, try an alternate USB port. 4. Restore system and file settings from a known good date using System Restore. Remove and reinstall the mouse driver. 12. Check the Device Manager to determine that: • The device is not fixed, repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time...steps to correct the problem. Restart the computer. 6. For more information see "Online Support Information" on page 165. Roll back the mouse driver to check the events log for errors. If the mouse uses a wireless connection, insert new batteries and confirm there is listed under Other ...