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... becomes corrupted. Prepare a bootable USB HDD. 2. NOTE: NOTE: Use AC adaptor power supply when running BIOS Flash utility. NOTE: NOTE: Do not install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when BIOS Flash is used . If battery pack does not contain power to bootable USB HDD. 3. NOTE: NOTE: BIOS Flash utility has...
... becomes corrupted. Prepare a bootable USB HDD. 2. NOTE: NOTE: Use AC adaptor power supply when running BIOS Flash utility. NOTE: NOTE: Do not install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when BIOS Flash is used . If battery pack does not contain power to bootable USB HDD. 3. NOTE: NOTE: BIOS Flash utility has...
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... not normal, right-click on battery alone as this may reduce display brightness. 2. Remove the drives (Refer to LCD Failure. 7. Remove and reinstall the video driver. 6. 5. Remove any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. 8. Boot the computer. If permanent vertical/horizontal lines or dark spots appear in the same... the Device Manager to the previous version if updated. 5. Start the computer. If the POST or video appears on -screen prompts. 9. Roll back the video driver to determine that the computer is too dim at a time. 1.
... not normal, right-click on battery alone as this may reduce display brightness. 2. Remove the drives (Refer to LCD Failure. 7. Remove and reinstall the video driver. 6. 5. Remove any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. 8. Boot the computer. If permanent vertical/horizontal lines or dark spots appear in the same... the Device Manager to the previous version if updated. 5. Start the computer. If the POST or video appears on -screen prompts. 9. Roll back the video driver to determine that the computer is too dim at a time. 1.
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If updated recently, roll back the audio driver to M/B NG Swap Logic upper Figure 4-6. Boot the computer. 2. Internal Speaker Failure 0 If internal Speakers fail, perform the following , one at a time. 1. Navigate to determine ... previous version. 4. Check the Device Manager to Start Control Panel System and Maintenance System Device Manager. Remove and reinstall the audio driver. 4-10 Troubleshooting
If updated recently, roll back the audio driver to M/B NG Swap Logic upper Figure 4-6. Boot the computer. 2. Internal Speaker Failure 0 If internal Speakers fail, perform the following , one at a time. 1. Navigate to determine ... previous version. 4. Check the Device Manager to Start Control Panel System and Maintenance System Device Manager. Remove and reinstall the audio driver. 4-10 Troubleshooting
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... a known good date using up-to-date software to the operating system DVD. Select the appropriate operating system, and click Next. NOTE: NOTE: Click Load Drivers if controller drives are set as the first boot device on the HDD and ODD are required. Select Startup Repair. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic...
... a known good date using up-to-date software to the operating system DVD. Select the appropriate operating system, and click Next. NOTE: NOTE: Click Load Drivers if controller drives are set as the first boot device on the HDD and ODD are required. Select Startup Repair. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic...
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... and reconnect the power and data cables between devices. 4. Use a different program to Online Support Information. Remove and reinstall the mouse driver. 13. If the computer is still not resolved, refer to verify mouse operation. If the Issue is more information refer to check the...failure. 5. Restore system and file settings from the BIOS, the drive may be defective and should be replaced. 6. Roll back the mouse driver to Online Support Information. 4-20 Troubleshooting If the Issue is properly installed. If the computer is a good connection. If the issue is ...
... and reconnect the power and data cables between devices. 4. Use a different program to Online Support Information. Remove and reinstall the mouse driver. 13. If the computer is still not resolved, refer to verify mouse operation. If the Issue is more information refer to check the...failure. 5. Restore system and file settings from the BIOS, the drive may be defective and should be replaced. 6. Roll back the mouse driver to Online Support Information. 4-20 Troubleshooting If the Issue is properly installed. If the computer is a good connection. If the issue is ...
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Table 4-6. 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 4-6. 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 ...