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... system from the bootable diskette. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the flash utility. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you run the flash. 1. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you use the flash utility. BIOS Flash Utilities...
... system from the bootable diskette. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the flash utility. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you run the flash. 1. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you use the flash utility. BIOS Flash Utilities...
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Removing the PCH Thermal Module 1. Removing the CPU 1. See "Removing the Mainboard" on page 73. 2. Lift the PCH Thermal Module clear of the Mainboard. Using a phillips screw driver, rotate the CPU locking screw 180° counter-clockwise as shown. Chapter 3 75 See "Removing the Thermal Module" on page 72. 2. remove the two (2) screws from the PCH Thermal Module. 3.
Removing the PCH Thermal Module 1. Removing the CPU 1. See "Removing the Mainboard" on page 73. 2. Lift the PCH Thermal Module clear of the Mainboard. Using a phillips screw driver, rotate the CPU locking screw 180° counter-clockwise as shown. Chapter 3 75 See "Removing the Thermal Module" on page 72. 2. remove the two (2) screws from the PCH Thermal Module. 3.
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Using a flat-bladed screw driver, rotate the CPU locking screw 180° clockwise to the marker on the CPU socket. 1. CPU Pin1 Locator 2. 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.
Using a flat-bladed screw driver, rotate the CPU locking screw 180° clockwise to the marker on the CPU socket. 1. CPU Pin1 Locator 2. 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.
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..." on page 46. 4. If the display is not running on page 165. 112 Chapter 4 If display size is correctly configured: a. d. Remove and reinstall the video driver. 8. Adjust the brightness to determine that the computer is too dim at a time to the previous version if updated. 7. Readjust if necessary. 6. Random Loss of... resolution is not normal, right-click on the screen), the LCD is more than one year old, replace the CMOS battery. 2. b. Roll back the video driver to correct the problem. 1.
..." on page 46. 4. If the display is not running on page 165. 112 Chapter 4 If display size is correctly configured: a. d. Remove and reinstall the video driver. 8. Adjust the brightness to determine that the computer is too dim at a time to the previous version if updated. 7. Readjust if necessary. 6. Random Loss of... resolution is not normal, right-click on the screen), the LCD is more than one year old, replace the CMOS battery. 2. b. Roll back the video driver to correct the problem. 1.
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Roll back the audio driver to the maximum setting and click OK. 7. Ensure that the volume is listed under Other Devices. 3. NOTE: If Speakers does not show, right-click on ..., if updated recently. 4. Check the Device Manager to determine that all volume controls are set to 50 and not muted. 6. Remove and reinstall the audio driver. 5. Ensure that : • The device is properly installed. • There are no red Xs or yellow exclamation marks. • There are no operate correctly, perform...
Roll back the audio driver to the maximum setting and click OK. 7. Ensure that the volume is listed under Other Devices. 3. NOTE: If Speakers does not show, right-click on ..., if updated recently. 4. Check the Device Manager to determine that all volume controls are set to 50 and not muted. 6. Remove and reinstall the audio driver. 5. Ensure that : • The device is properly installed. • There are no red Xs or yellow exclamation marks. • There are no operate correctly, perform...
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b. Click Next. d. NOTE: Click Load Drivers if controller drives are set as the first boot device on the Boot menu. 6. h. When complete, click Finish. If an issue is set correctly. 7. Run ...
b. Click Next. d. NOTE: Click Load Drivers if controller drives are set as the first boot device on the Boot menu. 6. h. When complete, click Finish. If an issue is set correctly. 7. Run ...
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... Enable. If a device has an exclamation mark, right-click on the device and uninstall and reinstall the driver. If a device has an exclamation mark, right-click on the device and uninstall and reinstall the driver. Navigate to another computer. Double-click DVD/CD-ROM drives. Right-click DVD drive and click Properties...
... Enable. If a device has an exclamation mark, right-click on the device and uninstall and reinstall the driver. If a device has an exclamation mark, right-click on the device and uninstall and reinstall the driver. Navigate to another computer. Double-click DVD/CD-ROM drives. Right-click DVD drive and click Properties...
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...The device is a good connection. Restart the computer. 6. For more information see "Online Support Information" on page 165. Remove and reinstall the mouse driver. 12. Other Failures If the CRT Switch, Dock, LAN Port, external MIC or Speakers, PCI Express Card, 5-in-1 Card Reader or Volume ...correct the problem. 1. External Mouse Failure If an external Mouse fails, perform the following general steps to correct the problem. Roll back the mouse driver to the previous version if updated recently. 11. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: 1. Check Drive whether is ok. 3. Check Test ...
...The device is a good connection. Restart the computer. 6. For more information see "Online Support Information" on page 165. Remove and reinstall the mouse driver. 12. Other Failures If the CRT Switch, Dock, LAN Port, external MIC or Speakers, PCI Express Card, 5-in-1 Card Reader or Volume ...correct the problem. 1. External Mouse Failure If an external Mouse fails, perform the following general steps to correct the problem. Roll back the mouse driver to the previous version if updated recently. 11. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: 1. Check Drive whether is ok. 3. Check Test ...