Acer Aspire 5515 Support Question
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How To Update Bios On Acer Aspire 5515
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Aspire 5515 Quick Guide - EN - Page 2
... expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of Acer Incorporated. The serial number and model number are registered trademarks of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Aspire 5515 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase information in this publication...
Aspire 5515 Quick Guide - EN - Page 3
... User Guide. It is not installed on your mobile computing needs.
The Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to all models in certain ...instructions on how to use your computer. The Quick Guide introduces you get started with language such as Acer's Empowering Technology, using the keyboard, audio, etc.
In addition it :
1 Click on
Start, ...
Acer Aspire 5515 Notebook Service Guide - Page 1
for more information,
please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw
PRINTED IN TAIWAN Aspire 5515 Service Guide
Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD web;
Acer Aspire 5515 Notebook Service Guide - Page 2
Date
Chapter
Updates
II Revision History
Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 5515 service guide.
Acer Aspire 5515 Notebook Service Guide - Page 7
... keypad 11 Windows Keys 12 Hot Keys 13 Special Key 14 Using the System Utilities 15 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 15 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 16
System Utilities
21
BIOS Setup Utility 21 Navigating the BIOS Utility 21 Information 22 Main 23 Advanced 24 Security 26 Power 29 Boot 30 Exit 31...
Acer Aspire 5515 Notebook Service Guide - Page 9
... Connector Locations
139
Top View 139 Bottom View 140 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 141
Clearing Password Check 141 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 142
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List
145
Aspire 5515 Exploded Diagrams 146 Main Assembly 146 LCD Panel 147 Aspire 5515 FRU List 148 Screw List 155
Model Definition and Configuration
156...
Acer Aspire 5515 Notebook Service Guide - Page 20
NOTE: When using the TouchPad, keep it - Tapping on the TouchPad is sensitive to drag the cursor. Click and hold, then use the TouchPad with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader:
• Move your finger across the TouchPad (1) to move the cursor.
• Press the left (2) and right (3) buttons located beneath the TouchPad ...
Acer Aspire 5515 Notebook Service Guide - Page 23
... Empowering Technology. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility.
Chapter 1
13
Launches Acer eSettings Management in the hotkey combination.
Turns the speakers on hotkeys. Increases the screen brightness. Decreases the screen brightness. Hotkey + + + + +
+ + + + < > + < >
Icon
Function...
Acer Aspire 5515 Notebook Service Guide - Page 26
... True Value Table
CPU Temperature
Core 0
Core 1
Fan Speed (rpm)
SPL Spec (dBA)
•
BIOS Item
BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size Supported protocols
BIOS password control
Specification
PhoenixBIOS
V0.08
Flash
1 MB
• Support ISIPP • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Various...
Acer Aspire 5515 Notebook Service Guide - Page 33
...: ATAPI Model Name:
W DC W D1600BEVT-22ZCT0 -(PM) W D-W XE708J87380 HL-DT-STDVDRAM GT10N -(PS)
System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version:
V0.08 V010.055.000.049.029773
Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID:
S2N250Y001832099561601
Aspire..5515 Aspire 39323232393932643635001EEC5A9BCF
F1 Help Esc Exit
↑↓ Select Item ←→ Select Menu
F5/F6...
Acer Aspire 5515 Notebook Service Guide - Page 43
... not completely loaded. Copy the flash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. The flash utility has auto-execution function.
32
Chapter 2 ... Use the Phlash utility to the bootable diskette. 3. Fellow the steps below to finish BIOS flash, you may not boot the system because the BIOS is required for the following conditions: • New versions of system programs • New...
Acer Aspire 5515 Notebook Service Guide - Page 44
...to select a device, then press to move it up the list, or to move USB HDD to Update BIOS, move it down the list. F1 Help Esc Exit
↑↓ Select Item ←→ ...
Enter SelectXSub-Menu F10 Save and Exit
3. Execute the KAW6xxx.BAT batch file to escape the menu.
Press to update BIOS. IDE0 : WDC WD1600BEVT-22ZCT0-(S1) 2. IDE1 : HL-DT-STDVDRAM GT10N-(S3) 3. USB KEY : 7....
Acer Aspire 5515 Notebook Service Guide - Page 50
Execute dmitools. The following steps: 1. Boot into DOS. 2. To update the DMI Pool, perform the following messages report to screen to confirm completion:
• dmitools /r ==> Read dmi string from bios • dmitools /wm xxxx ==> Write manufacturer name to eeprom • dmitools /wp xxxx ==> Write product name to eeprom • dmitools /ws xxxx ==> Write...
Acer Aspire 5515 Notebook Service Guide - Page 133
... on page 42. 4.
d. Click and drag the Resolution slider to the previous version if updated. 7. Check the Device Manager to correct the problem. 1. There are no device conflicts....Windows Memory Diagnostic from the BIOS, the drive may reduce display brightness. Random Loss of BIOS Settings
If the computer is experiencing intermittent loss of BIOS information, perform the following...
Acer Aspire 5515 Notebook Service Guide - Page 152
... AC, keep the short condition on the HW Gap, and press Power Button to enter BIOS Setup menu.
• If there is no Password request, BIOS Password is cleared. Aspire 5515 provides one Hardware Open Gap on the system till BIOS POST finish. However, once it is necessary to bypass the password check, users need...
Acer Aspire 5515 Notebook Service Guide - Page 153
... system CRISIS mode. Follow the steps below: 1. To use this machine by regular BIOS flashing process.
142
Chapter 5 Update the latest version BIOS for BIOS Recovery from USB Storage:
Before doing this feature to restore the BIOS firmware to boot up the system with minimum BIOS initialization. Users can enable this , prepare the Crisis USB key...
Acer Aspire 5515 Notebook Service Guide - Page 156
...by your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code from those given in global configurations of Aspire 5515. You MUST use the local FRU list provided by your regional Acer office on... ordinance or regulations on how to return it.
Chapter 6
145 For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional Acer office to repair or for repair and service of customer machines. Refer to...
Acer Aspire 5515 Notebook Service Guide - Page 157
Aspire 5515 Exploded Diagrams
Main Assembly
1 2
3
8 4 5
9 6
7
No. Description
Acer P/N
No. Description
Acer P/N
1
Middle Cover
42.N2702.001 6
HDD Carrier 33.N2702.003
2
Keyboard
KB.I1400.005 7
Lower Case 60.N2702.001
3
Upper Case
60.N2702.002 8
Switch Board 55.N2702.001
4
Mainboard
MB.N2702.001 9
CPU Fan
23.N2702.001
5
Thermal Module 60.N2702.005
146
Chapter 6
Acer Aspire 5515 Notebook Service Guide - Page 172
... and test procedures, please refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests.
Appendix B
161 Refer to the Aspire 5515 Compatibility Test Report released by Acer's internal testing department.
All of its system functions are tested under Windows® XP Home, Windows® XP Pro environment.
Acer Aspire 5515 Notebook Service Guide - Page 174
... our website.
Appendix C
163 Also contained on this website are: • Detailed information on all of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including:
• Service guides for all models • User's manuals • Training materials • Bios updates • Software utilities • Spare parts lists • TABs (Technical Announcement Bulletin) For these purposes...
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