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... the flash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. The flash utility has auto-execution function. 38 Chapter 2 NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you may not boot the system because the BIOS is required for the following conditions: • New versions of system programs...
... the flash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. The flash utility has auto-execution function. 38 Chapter 2 NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you may not boot the system because the BIOS is required for the following conditions: • New versions of system programs...
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See "Removing the Thermal Module" on page 72. 2. remove the two (2) screws from the PCH Thermal Module. 3. Chapter 3 75 Removing the CPU 1. Lift the PCH Thermal Module clear of the Mainboard. Using a phillips screw driver, rotate the CPU locking screw 180° counter-clockwise as shown. See "Removing the Mainboard" on page 73. 2. Removing the PCH Thermal Module 1.
See "Removing the Thermal Module" on page 72. 2. remove the two (2) screws from the PCH Thermal Module. 3. Chapter 3 75 Removing the CPU 1. Lift the PCH Thermal Module clear of the Mainboard. Using a phillips screw driver, rotate the CPU locking screw 180° counter-clockwise as shown. See "Removing the Mainboard" on page 73. 2. Removing the PCH Thermal Module 1.
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CPU Pin1 Locator 2. Place the CPU into its socket as shown, taking note of the Pin1 locator. Replacing the CPU IMPORTANT:The CPU has a Pin1 locator that must be positioned corresponding to secure the CPU in place. 90 Chapter 3 Snap the RTC battery into the CPU socket as shown, plus side (+) up. Using a flat-bladed screw driver, rotate the CPU locking screw 180° clockwise to the marker on the CPU socket. 1. Main Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the RTC Battery 1.
CPU Pin1 Locator 2. Place the CPU into its socket as shown, taking note of the Pin1 locator. Replacing the CPU IMPORTANT:The CPU has a Pin1 locator that must be positioned corresponding to secure the CPU in place. 90 Chapter 3 Snap the RTC battery into the CPU socket as shown, plus side (+) up. Using a flat-bladed screw driver, rotate the CPU locking screw 180° clockwise to the marker on the CPU socket. 1. Main Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the RTC Battery 1.
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... Information" on battery alone as this may be defective and should be replaced. 5. Readjust if necessary. 6. Remove and reinstall the video driver. 8. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the BIOS, the drive may reduce display brightness. Run a complete virus scan using up-to-...for instructions on page 46. 5. c. Click and drag the Resolution slider to the previous version if updated. 7. Roll back the video driver to the desired resolution. Random Loss of BIOS information, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Abnormal ...
... Information" on battery alone as this may be defective and should be replaced. 5. Readjust if necessary. 6. Remove and reinstall the video driver. 8. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the BIOS, the drive may reduce display brightness. Run a complete virus scan using up-to-...for instructions on page 46. 5. c. Click and drag the Resolution slider to the previous version if updated. 7. Roll back the video driver to the desired resolution. Random Loss of BIOS information, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Abnormal ...
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... on the microphone and select Enable. 5. Right-click on page 165. b. Select Set up microphone. d. Chapter 4 115 Remove and reinstall the audio driver. 5. Ensure that : • The device is not muted. NOTE: If Speakers does not show, right-click on the Recording tab. 4. Restore system... the taskbar and drag the slider to the previous version, if updated recently. 4. Test the microphone hardware: a. Roll back the audio driver to 50. Select Speakers and click Configure to complete the test. 8. Follow the onscreen prompts to start Speaker Setup. Navigate to configure the...
... on the microphone and select Enable. 5. Right-click on page 165. b. Select Set up microphone. d. Chapter 4 115 Remove and reinstall the audio driver. 5. Ensure that : • The device is not muted. NOTE: If Speakers does not show, right-click on the Recording tab. 4. Restore system... the taskbar and drag the slider to the previous version, if updated recently. 4. Test the microphone hardware: a. Roll back the audio driver to 50. Select Speakers and click Configure to complete the test. 8. Follow the onscreen prompts to start Speaker Setup. Navigate to configure the...
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... restart the computer. Click Next. f. If the issue is discovered, follow the onscreen information to locate and resolve issues with the computer. NOTE: Click Load Drivers if controller drives are correct and that CD/DVD drive is virus free. 3. Run a complete virus scan using System Restore. When prompted, press any recently...
... restart the computer. Click Next. f. If the issue is discovered, follow the onscreen information to locate and resolve issues with the computer. NOTE: Click Load Drivers if controller drives are correct and that CD/DVD drive is virus free. 3. Run a complete virus scan using System Restore. When prompted, press any recently...
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... Enable. c. If a device has an exclamation mark, right-click on the device and uninstall and reinstall the driver. d. If a device has an exclamation mark, right-click on the device and uninstall and reinstall the driver. If the exclamation marker is correctly seated in the drive. Discs Do Not Play If discs do...
... Enable. c. If a device has an exclamation mark, right-click on the device and uninstall and reinstall the driver. d. If a device has an exclamation mark, right-click on the device and uninstall and reinstall the driver. If the exclamation marker is correctly seated in the drive. Discs Do Not Play If discs do...
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Roll back the mouse driver to determine that: • The device is properly installed. Chapter 4 121 If the mouse uses a wireless connection, insert new batteries and confirm there is ok. 3. ... an alternate USB port. 4. Run the Event Viewer to correct the problem. 1. Remove any recently added hardware and associated software. 7. Remove and reinstall the mouse driver. 12. There are no red Xs or yellow exclamation marks. • There are no device conflicts. • No hardware is OK. 2. For more information see...
Roll back the mouse driver to determine that: • The device is properly installed. Chapter 4 121 If the mouse uses a wireless connection, insert new batteries and confirm there is ok. 3. ... an alternate USB port. 4. Run the Event Viewer to correct the problem. 1. Remove any recently added hardware and associated software. 7. Remove and reinstall the mouse driver. 12. There are no red Xs or yellow exclamation marks. • There are no device conflicts. • No hardware is OK. 2. For more information see...