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... to run BIOS Flash. 1. If battery pack does not contain power to update the system BIOS Flash ROM. NOTE: NOTE: Do not install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when BIOS Flash is used . NOTE: NOTE: Use AC adaptor power supply when running BIOS Flash utility. NOTE: NOTE: If a Crisis Recovery...
... to run BIOS Flash. 1. If battery pack does not contain power to update the system BIOS Flash ROM. NOTE: NOTE: Do not install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when BIOS Flash is used . NOTE: NOTE: Use AC adaptor power supply when running BIOS Flash utility. NOTE: NOTE: If a Crisis Recovery...
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...Refer to the User Manual for instructions on the external display only, refer to Online Support Information. 4-6 Troubleshooting Roll back the video driver to Online Support Information. 8. Reseat the memory modules. 10. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the operating system DVD and follow the...refer to LCD Failure. 7. 5. If the computer boots correctly, add the devices one by pressing Fn+F5. 6. Remove and reinstall the video driver. 6. Remove any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. 8. Disconnect power and all Windows. If display size is only abnormal in...
...Refer to the User Manual for instructions on the external display only, refer to Online Support Information. 4-6 Troubleshooting Roll back the video driver to Online Support Information. 8. Reseat the memory modules. 10. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the operating system DVD and follow the...refer to LCD Failure. 7. 5. If the computer boots correctly, add the devices one by pressing Fn+F5. 6. Remove and reinstall the video driver. 6. Remove any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. 8. Disconnect power and all Windows. If display size is only abnormal in...
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... or yellow exclamation marks There are no device conflicts No hardware is listed under Other Devices 3. Remove and reinstall the audio driver. 4-10 Troubleshooting Check the Device Manager to Start Control Panel System and Maintenance System Device Manager. If updated recently, roll back...
... or yellow exclamation marks There are no device conflicts No hardware is listed under Other Devices 3. Remove and reinstall the audio driver. 4-10 Troubleshooting Check the Device Manager to Start Control Panel System and Maintenance System Device Manager. If updated recently, roll back...
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... F2 to confirm the computer is operating correctly, perform the following: 1. When prompted, press any recently added hardware and associated software. 5. d. NOTE: NOTE: Click Load Drivers if controller drives are correct and that CD/DVD drive is not fixed, repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time and date. 9. Run...
... F2 to confirm the computer is operating correctly, perform the following: 1. When prompted, press any recently added hardware and associated software. 5. d. NOTE: NOTE: Click Load Drivers if controller drives are correct and that CD/DVD drive is not fixed, repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time and date. 9. Run...
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... Use a different mouse. 2. If the mouse uses a USB connection, use a different USB port. 4. Remove recently added hardware and associated software. 7. Remove and reinstall the mouse driver. 13. There are no device conflicts No hardware is listed under Other Devices 14. Mainboard 0 To determine if the mainboard is operating correctly... there is missing from a known good date using up to date software to Windows Help and Support. 11. Restart the computer. 6. Roll back the mouse driver to the mouse user manual. 3.
... Use a different mouse. 2. If the mouse uses a USB connection, use a different USB port. 4. Remove recently added hardware and associated software. 7. Remove and reinstall the mouse driver. 13. There are no device conflicts No hardware is listed under Other Devices 14. Mainboard 0 To determine if the mainboard is operating correctly... there is missing from a known good date using up to date software to Windows Help and Support. 11. Restart the computer. 6. Roll back the mouse driver to the mouse user manual. 3.
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Table 4-5. DXE Phase POST Code Table (Continued) Functionality Name (Include\PostCode.h) Phase Post Code Description DXE_MP_CPU_INIT DXE 4F Multi-processor MiddleInitialization DXE_SMBUS_INIT DXE 50 SMBUS Driver Initialization DXE_SMART_TIMER_INIT DXE 51 8259 Initialization DXE_PCRTC_INIT DXE 52 RTC Initialization DXE_SATA_INIT* DXE 53 SATA Controller EarlyInitialization DXE_SMM_CONTROLER_INIT* DXE 54 Setup SMM Control service DXE_LEGACY_INTERRUPT* ...
Table 4-5. DXE Phase POST Code Table (Continued) Functionality Name (Include\PostCode.h) Phase Post Code Description DXE_MP_CPU_INIT DXE 4F Multi-processor MiddleInitialization DXE_SMBUS_INIT DXE 50 SMBUS Driver Initialization DXE_SMART_TIMER_INIT DXE 51 8259 Initialization DXE_PCRTC_INIT DXE 52 RTC Initialization DXE_SATA_INIT* DXE 53 SATA Controller EarlyInitialization DXE_SMM_CONTROLER_INIT* DXE 54 Setup SMM Control service DXE_LEGACY_INTERRUPT* ...
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...device initialization BDS 18 Error report device initialization BDS 19 USB host controller initialization BDS 1A USB BUS driver initialization BDS 1B USB device driver initialization BDS 1C Console device initial fail BDS 1D Display logo or system information BDS 1E IDE controller... initialization BDS 1F SATA controller initialization BDS 20 SIO controller initialization BDS 21 ISA BUS driver initialization BDS 22 Floppy device initialization BDS 23 Serial device initialization BDS 24 IDE device initialization BDS 25 AHCI device ...
...device initialization BDS 18 Error report device initialization BDS 19 USB host controller initialization BDS 1A USB BUS driver initialization BDS 1B USB device driver initialization BDS 1C Console device initial fail BDS 1D Display logo or system information BDS 1E IDE controller... initialization BDS 1F SATA controller initialization BDS 20 SIO controller initialization BDS 21 ISA BUS driver initialization BDS 22 Floppy device initialization BDS 23 Serial device initialization BDS 24 IDE device initialization BDS 25 AHCI device ...