Acer 5020 manual Bios Flash Utility

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BIOS Flash Utility

The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions: New versions of system programs

New features or options

Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Use the Phlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM.

NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you use the Phlash utility.

NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash.

NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Phlash utility. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to finish BIOS flash, you may not boot the system because the BIOS is not completely loaded.

Fellow the steps below to run the Phlash.

1.Prepare a bootable diskette.

2.Copy the flash utilities to the bootable diskette.

3.Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. The flash utility has auto-execution function.

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Contents Service Guide Aspire 3020/5020 SeriesDate Chapter Updates Revision HistoryCopyright Conventions Preface Page System Specifications FeaturesAudio System Block Diagram Bolsena Block DiagramBoard Layout Top ViewBottom View CRTPcmcia Bluetooth Switch FAN Connector Wireless Switch An Aspire tour Front ViewIcon Description Closed Front View Left View Right ViewRear Panel Indicators Bottom PanelLaunch Keys Icon Function DescriptionLaunch key Default application TouchpadTouchpad Basics Page Using the Keyboard Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock OffLock Keys and embedded mumeric keypad Windows KeysHot Keys Key Icon DescriptionSpecial Key Hot Key Icon Function DescriptionEuro symbol Hardware Specifications and Configurations ProcessorSecond Level Cache System MemoryMemory Combinations LAN InterfaceIR Interface 0MBBluetooth Interface Wireless Module 802.11b/g optional deviceWireless Module 802.11a/b/g optional device Modem InterfaceCombo Drive Interface DVD-Dual InterfaceRPM ATA/ATAPI-6 ATA-6 ATA/ATA-6 ATA-6Audio Interface Video InterfaceVideo Memory USB PortIeee 1394 Port Pcmcia PortBattery KeyboardLCD 15 inch QDILCD 15 inch and 15.4 inch Chimei N154I1System Power Management LCD InverterAC Adaptor Chapter Bios Setup Utility ChapterNavigating the Bios Utility Information Parameter DescriptionAdvanced Security Boot Exit MainParameter Description Format/Option Advanced Parameter Description OptionsIRQ3/IRQ5 DMA3/DMA1Chapter Boot Exit SecurityClear or Set Parameter Description OptionChanging a Password Page Boot +Hard DriveInfo Main Advanced Security Boot ExitBios Flash Utility Machine Disassembly and Replacement General Information Before You BeginDisassembly Procedure Flowchart Screw List Removing the Battery Pack Removing the Wireless LAN Card Removing the Memory and the HDD ModuleRemoving the ODD Module Removing the LCD ModuleChapter Disassembling the Upper Case Assembly Disassembling the Main UnitDisassembling the Lower Case Assembly Page Chapter Disassembling the LCD Module Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD ModuleTroubleshooting Symptoms Verified Go ToSystem Check Procedures External Diskette Drive CheckExternal CD-ROM Drive Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device CheckPower System Check Memory checkCheck the Power Adapter Check the Battery Pack Touchpad CheckPower-On Self-Test Post Error Message Index of Error Messages Error Code ListError Message List Error Codes Error MessagesCmos Dimm CPU IDNo beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Phoenix Bios Beep Codes Code Beeps Post Routine DescriptionChapter Code Beeps Post Routine Description Code Beeps Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message LCD-Related SymptomsIndicator-Related Symptoms Power-Related SymptomsPCMCIA-Related Symptoms Memory-Related SymptomsSpeaker-Related Symptoms Power Management-Related SymptomsPeripheral-Related Symptoms Keyboard/Touchpad-Related SymptomsModem-Related Symptoms Intermittent Problems Undetermined Problems DimmJumper and Connector Locations Top ViewMini PCI LAN PHY RTL8201CPBottom View Chapter FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Battery Pack LI+ 8CELL 2.2MAH Sanyo Battery Pack LI+ 8CELL 2.2MAHWireless LAN Board 802.11BG Adapter 90W Liteon PA-1900Cover Switch Cable Power Cable 16A 250V 3PIN EURPower Cord 220V 3PIN EUR Power Cord 10A 125V 3PIN USUpper Case W/COVER Switch IO Bracket LeftLower Case W/SPEAKER Speaker LEFT/RIGHTOptical Bracket DVD-RW 8X Dual Liteon Sosw833S W/BEZEL DVD-RW Module 8X Dual DVD-RW 8X Toshiba TS-L532AHDD 40GB Hitachi HDD 40GB Toshiba MK4025GASHDD 40GB 4200PRM Seagate HDD 60GB HitachiKeyboard Darfon NSK-H3M0D Danish Keyboard Darfon NSK-H3M0TTurkish Keyboard Darfon NSK-H3M0L Greek Keyboard Darfon NSK-H3M0RWireless Antenna RTC BatteryLCD Panel W/HINGE Hinge Pack 15.4IN. LEFT/RIGHTSdimm 256M Nanya Sdimm 256M InfineonSdimm 256M Hynix Sdimm 256M SamsungScrw M2*4 Wafer NI Scrw M2.5*3 Wafer NIChapter