Acer C300 Series 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 Phlash utilities to the bootable diskette.

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

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Contents Acer TravelMate C300 Series Date Chapter Updates Revision HistoryCopyright DisclaimerConventions Screen MessagesPreface Page Table of Contents Viii Features ChapterExpansion Canary Block Board Layout Top ViewSW2 Bottom View Outlook View Front ViewIcon Description Chapter Left view Right view Rear Panel Bottom Panel Indicators Icon Function DescriptionChapter Lock Keys Lock Key DescriptionDesired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Embedded Numeric KeypadWindows Keys Key Icon DescriptionHot Keys Icon Function Euro Symbol Launch Key Default application Launch KeysTouchpad Touchpad BasicsFunction Left Button Right Button Scroll Button Tap Function Left Button Right Button Scroll Button Tap Processor Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsSpecification Second Level CacheMemory Combinations Bluetooth-MODEM InterfaceWireless Module 802.11b Modem InterfaceFour-in-One Card Reader Hard Disk Drive InterfaceDVD/CDRW Interface DVD-RW InterfaceVideo Interface DVD InterfaceSpeaker Audio InterfaceVideo Resolutions Mode for both LCD and CRT Video MemoryParallel Port Pcmcia Port USB PortIeee 1394 Port System Board Major ChipsBattery Simultaneously by software specificationKeyboard AC Adaptor System Power ManagementLCD Inverter Memory Address MapIRQ Assignment Map Interrupt ChannelDMA Channel Assignment Chapter Bios Setup Utility System UtilitiesNavigating the Bios Utility Information ParameterAdvanced Security Boot Exit MainOption Enabled or Disabled Parameter Description Format/OptionAdvanced Esc ExitSecurity Clear or SetParameter Description Option Setting a Password Page Boot CD-ROM DriveExit Parameter DescriptionBios Flash Utility Machine Disassembly and Replacement General Information Before You BeginDisassembly Procedure Flowchart MDCRemoving the Battery Pack Removing the Optical Disc Drive Module Removing the LCD Module Page Disassembling the logic upper assembly Disassembling the Main UnitDisassembling the logic lower assembly Chapter Disassembling the LCD Module Chapter Chapter Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling and Reassembling the HDD ModulePage Assemble the Hinge Caps Troubleshooting Symptoms Verified Go ToExternal CD-ROM Drive Check System Check ProceduresExternal Diskette Drive Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device CheckPower System Check Memory checkCheck the Battery Pack Touchpad checkPower-On Self-Test Post Error Message Index of Error Messages Error Message ListError Messages FRU/Action in Sequence No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence LCDPost Codes Code Beeps Post Routine DescriptionChapter Code Beeps Post Routine Description Code Beeps For Boot Block in Flash ROM Indicator-Related Symptoms Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error MessageLCD-Related Symptoms Power-Related SymptomsSpeaker-Related Symptoms PCMCIA-Related SymptomsMemory-Related Symptoms Power Management-Related SymptomsPeripheral-Related Symptoms Keyboard/Touchpad-Related SymptomsModem/LAN-Related Symptoms Intermittent Problems Undetermined Problems DimmChapter Top View Bottom View SW2-1 SW2-2FRU Field Replaceable Unit List RTC Battery Exploded DiagramBattery Pack LI-ION 8CELL Sanyo BTP Adapter 19V 70W 3PIN Delta ADP-65DBPower Cord 10A 125V Kingcord US MODEM/BLUETOOTH Board AmbitWireless LAN Board 802.11B Intel Extension BoardLower Case Front Cover W/SPEAKER Pack Lower Case Left Cover Power SwitchMini PCI Cover W/SCREW Side Lower Case Right Cover Smart CardWireless LAN Antenna Main Bluetooth AntennaWireless LAN Antenna AUX Card Reader Bracket AssemblyHDD Drive 30G Hgst IC25N030ATMR04 HDD Drive 60G Hgst IC25N060ATMR04HDD Drive 20G Hgst IC25N020ATMR04 HDD Drive 40G Hgst IC25N040ATMR04Button Board Wireless LAN Antenna LCD Panel W/ANTENNA & Hinge & LogoHinge Assembly LED BoardSdimm 128M Nanya Smart Card SlotSdimm 512M Infineon Sdimm 256M InfineonHeatsink CPU Fansink W/FANFAN MicrophoneScrw Mach Wafer M2*L8 NI S not Screw Mach Wafer M2*L3.1 Y-ZNScrew M2 X L8 DIA 6MM Screw Nylok M2.5-5Chapter TravelMate C300 Series WirelessAppendix a ModelTest Compatible Components Appendix BSpecifications Microsoft Windows XP Pro Environment TestAppendix B Microsoft Windows XP Home Environment Test Appendix B Microsoft Windows 2000 Environment Test Appendix B 101 102 Online Support Information Appendix C104 Index Pcmcia Index 107