Acer S3811 manual Updating the Bios, Using Bios

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Updating the BIOS

You can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard from the manufacturer’s Web site. New BIOS provides support for new peripherals, improvements in performance, or fixes for known bugs. Install new BIOS as follows:

1If your motherboard has a BIOS protection jumper, change the setting to allow BIOS flashing.

2If your motherboard has an item called Firmware Write Protect in Advanced BIOS features, disable it. (Firmware Write Protect prevents BIOS from being overwritten.

3Create a bootable system disk. (Refer to Windows online help for information on creating a bootable system disk.)

4Download the Flash Utility and new BIOS file from the manufacturer’s Website. Copy these files to the system diskette you created in Step 3.

5Turn off your computer and insert the system diskette in your computer’s diskette drive. (You might need to run the Setup Utility and change the boot priority items on the Advanced BIOS Features Setup page, to force your computer to boot from the floppy diskette drive first.)

6At the A:\ prompt, type the Flash Utility program name and press <Enter>.

7Type the filename of the new BIOS in the “File Name to Program” text box. Follow the onscreen directions to update the motherboard BIOS.

8When the installation is complete, remove the floppy diskette from the diskette drive and restart your computer. If your motherboard has a Flash BIOS jumper, reset the jumper to protect the newly installed BIOS from being overwritten.

Using BIOS

When you start the Setup Utility, the main menu appears. The main menu of the Setup Utility displays a list of the options that are available. A highlight indicates which option is currently selected. Use the cursor arrow keys to move the highlight to other options. When an option is highlighted, execute the option by pressing <Enter>.

Some options lead to pop-up dialog boxes that prompt you to verify that you wish to execute that option. Other options lead to dialog boxes that prompt you for information.

Some options (marked with a triangle u ) lead to submenus that enable you to change the values for the option . Use the cursor arrow keys to scroll through the items in the submenu.

In this manual, default values are enclosed in parenthesis. Submenu items are denoted by a triangle u

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Contents Imedia S3811 Service Guide Date Chapter Updated Revision HistoryCopyright Conventions Preface Page Introducing the Motherboard IntroductionFeatures Bios Firmware Dimensions and weightIntegrated I/O Mainboard Components Label ComponentBlock Diagram Imedia S3811 Icon Component DescriptionRear view Audio Jack Function Table Color/Use Headphone1CH Port Introduction Component DescriptionSystem Peripherals Mouse PS/2 or USB, manufacturing optionKeyboard PS/2 or USB, manufacturing option SpeakersCard Reader Option Hardware Specifications and Configurations Bios Hotkey ListSpecification Main Board Major ChipsSystem Memory Cache MemoryVideo Interface Audio InterfacePower Management IDE InterfaceUSB Port Devices Idle Shut DownPower Management Function Acpi support function Device Standby ModeGlobal Standby Mode Suspend ModeUsing Bios About the Setup UtilityStandard Configuration Entering the Setup UtilitySetup Utility Menus Updating the Bios Product Information Item HelpStandard Cmos Features Date and TimeA.R.T. Enabled UAHCI Port1 /Port2Sata Port0 Auto Halt On All, But KeyboardAdvanced Bios Features Quick Boot EnabledQuiet Boot Enabled Sequence from Available devices Removable Device Priority Press Enter Boot Up NumLock On USB Beep Message DisabledAdvanced Chipset Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup Restore On AC Power Loss Last State Smart Fan Enabled PC Health StatusSpread Spectrum Enabled Frequency/Voltage ControlBios Security Features Load Default SettingsSupervisor Password Not Installed User Password Not InstalledSave & Exit Setup Exit Without SavingMachine Disassembly and Replacement General Information Before You BeginStandard Assembly Process Opening the chassisRemoving PSU bracket Removing HDD bracket Removing front bezelInsert the ODD devices Setting the Motherboard Page 1x1G 2x1G3x1G 4x1GAssembly motherboard Insert the system FanPage Front Pulling in HDD &ODD Sata cable on Motherboard Insert VGA card Insert the PSU Long for HDD used Short for ODD used Overview Standard Disassembly Process Removing the power-supplyPage Pulling out the Sata ODD cable and Sata HDD cable Removing the HDDFrontBack Removing the VGA Card Pulling out the Audio/USB1/CR/PANEL cableRemoving system Fan Removing the Main Board Page Release the four latch show bellow then remove the Memory Removing the ODD Removing the ODD bracketRemoving the ODD bracket Pushing the Cable Removing power switch & HDD-LED holder Page Machine Disassembly and Replacement Power-On Self-Test Post KB-5 Initializes DMAC-1 & DMAC-2 Needed Post Error Messages List Bios Messages Action/FRUSpecifics about the type and location of the memory error Error Symptoms List Error Symptom Action/FRU Processor / Processor FanMain board and Memory Hard Disk DriveError Symptom Action/FRU CD/DVD-ROM Drive AudioError Symptom Action/FRU Video and Monitor Power SupplyParallel/Serial Ports KeyboardError Symptom Action/FRU Other ProblemsUndetermined Problems Jumper and Connector Information Safety PrecautionsInstalling the Motherboard in a Case Choosing a Computer CaseChecking Jumper Settings Setting JumpersChecking Jumper Settings Jumper SettingsJumper Type Description Setting Default IIIustration Connecting Case Components Connecting 24-pin power cableSysfan Cooling Fan Power Connector Pin Signal Name Function Atxpoweratx 24-pin Power Connector Pin Signal NameATX12V ATX 12V Power Connector Pin Signal Name Pin Signal NamePin Signal Name Function Power/Sleep/Message waiting LEDReset Switch Power SwitchInstalling Hardware Installing the ProcessorBefore installing the Processor CPU Installation Procedure Following illustration shows CPU installation componentsInstalling Memory Modules Installation ProcedureMemory Memory Bus Installing Serial ATA Hard Drives Sata cable optional Sata power cable optionalInstalling Add-on Cards PCIE1X1 SlotOnboard PCI interface does not support 64-bit Scsi cards Connecting Optional Devices FAUDIO1 Front Panel Audio headerSata 1~4 Serial ATA connectors Spdifo Spdif out headerOptionFRU Field Replaceable Unit List Exploded Diagram ChassisP5-15L w/ card reader ME BOMPage ChassisP5-15L w/o card reader ME BOM Page FRU List