Acer 5220, 5320 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 Please refer to http//csd.acer.com.tw Revision History Copyright Problems Gives precautionary measures toProcedures Following conventions are used in this manualPreface Page Table of Contents Troubleshooting 101 Extensa 5620/5220 Series TravelMate 5720/5320 SeriesMicrosoft Windows Vista Environment Test Table of Contents Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many feature FeaturesChapter  Acer Video Conference featuring Input devices Humidity non-condensing  TemperatureCdrom System Block DiagramFront View Your Acer Notebook tourClosed Front View Right View Left ViewBottom Panel Rear PanelIndicates when the hard disk drive is IndicatorsActive Easy-Launch Buttons Touchpad Basics Scroll Click and hold to move Up/down/left/right Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad Using the KeyboardFn + F11 F12Windows Keys Hot Keys Power. Press any key to returnTechnology Special Key Euro symbolEmpowering Technology password Acer Empowering TechnologyAcer eNet Management Page Using power plans Acer ePower ManagementAcer ePresentation Management To edit a power planAcer eDataSecurity Management Acer eLock Management Passwords Restore and recovery Acer eRecovery ManagementAcer eSettings Management  Lets you set an asset tag for your system Windows Mobility CenterNTI Shadow Using the System UtilitiesAcer GridVista dual-display compatible Page Norton Internet Security Launch ManagerSelect Tasks & Scans Processor Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsCPU Fan True Value Table Cache controller Built-in CPU ChapterMemory Combinations System MemoryWireless Module 802.11b/g Bluetooth InterfaceHard Disk Drive Interface Spindle 5400 RPM Speed Performance Specifications Buffer sizeCombo Drive module US & US+ RW DVD Super-Multi Drive moduleVideo Interface Audio InterfaceVideo Memory Pcmcia PortSystem Board Major Chips BatteryKeyboard Parallel Package configurationParallel Normal voltage 11.1V Charge voltage 19.0 LCD 15.4 inchAC Adaptor System Power ManagementChapter System Utilities Bios Setup UtilityNavigating the Bios Utility Parameter Description InformationB M e n u F 1 0 S a v e a n d E x i t MainParameter Description Format/Option C u r i t y O t AdvancedSecurity Boot ExitClear or Set Setting a PasswordRemoving a Password Chapter CD-ROM Pioneer DVD-RW DVR-K17RS- PM BootTable below describes the parameters in this screen ExitBios Flash Utility This section provide you with removing HDD/BIOS method Remove HDD/BIOS UtilityRemove HDD Password Remove Bios Password Key in biospw 14452 Choose one upper-case string Chapter Chapter Disassembly Requirements Machine Disassembly and ReplacementDisassembly Process Pre-disassembly InstructionsGeneral Information Main Screw ListExternal Modules Disassembly Flowchart External Module Disassembly ProcessScrew List Removing the SD dummy card Removing the Battery PackPush the SD dummy card all the way in to eject it 1 Pull it out from the slot Removing the PC and ExpressCard dummy cardsRemoving the Lower Cover Removing the Dimm Remove the Dimm module Removing the Wlan Board ModulesDetach the Wlan board from the Wlan socket Removing the Hard Disk Drive ModuleRemoving the Optical Drive Module See Removing the Battery Pack onM2.5 x L6 Black Kgf-cm M2 x L4 Silver Kgf-cm Chapter Main Unit Disassembly Process Removing the Heatsink Fan Module Removing the Modem BoardRemove the heatsink fan module from the main board Removing the CPU and VGA Heatsink ModuleSlide out and remove the heatsink module Removing the VGA board for Discrete model only Removing the CPURemove the two screws D securing the VGA board Removing the Middle Cover and the Power BoardCarefully remove the VGA board from the main board Page Removing the Keyboard Step Size Quantity Color Torque Removing the LCD Module Page Carefully remove the LCD module from the base unit Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case Chapter Gently raise the upper case from the main unit Chapter Removing the Launch Board Removing theTouch Pad Board Module Chapter Remove the fingerprint board from the upper case Chapter Remove the two screws F from the fingerprint boardCarefully pry loose and remove the touch pad board Removing the main boardM2 x L4 Silver Kgf-cm Removing the Speaker Modules Remove the left and right speakers from the upper case Removing the USB BoardStep Size Quantity Color Torque LCD Module Disassembly Process Removing the LCD Bezel Detach the LCD with the brackets from the back cover Chapter Removing the LCD module with the BracketsRemoving the Inverter Board and FPC Cable Removing the Left and Right Hinge Removing the LCD BracketsRemove the left and right hinge from the back cover Removing the AntennasRemoving the Internal Microphone and Web Camera 100 Chapter Symptoms Verified Go To TroubleshootingExternal Diskette Drive Check System Check ProceduresExternal CD-ROM Drive Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device CheckMemory check Power System CheckCheck the Power Adapter Chapter 105 Touchpad CheckPower-On Self-Test Post Error Message Error Code List Error Codes Error Messages Index of Error MessagesError Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence System RAM Failed at offset nnnnSystem board DMA Test Failed System board Fail-Safe Timer NMI FailedSystem board Software NMI Failed Post Code Beeps Post Routine Description Phoenix Bios Beep CodesSetup 112 Chapter Code Beeps 114 Chapter LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error MessagePower-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence System cannot detect the PC Card Pcmcia slot assembly PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in SequencePcmcia slot pin is damaged Pcmcia slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in SequencePage Modem-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Intermittent Problems  Dimm Undetermined ProblemsTop View Jumper and Connector LocationsBottom View USB ConnectorChapter 123 124 Chapter FRU Field Replaceable Unit List TravelMate 5720/5320 and Extensa 5620/5220 FRU List TravelMate 5720/5320 and Extensa 5620/5220 Exploded DiagramBattery Pack LI+ 6CELL 2.0MAH Touchpad Board Synaptics Power Cord 10A 125V US Lower Case W/SPEAKER Assy L Assembly Supler Multi HDD 160GB 5400RPM Sata Hgst Black Greek BIG Ergo Darfon Keyboard 1415KB-EV2 89KS Camera Cmos 0.3M Suyin Chapter 135 TravelMate 5720/5320 Series Appendix aAppendix a 136 Appendix a Appendix a 138 139 Appendix a 140 141 Appendix a 142 143 Appendix a 144 145 Appendix a 146 147 Appendix a 148 149 Appendix a 150 151 Appendix a 152 153 Appendix a 154 155 Appendix a 156 157 Appendix a 158 159 Appendix a 160 161 Appendix a 162 Appendix B 163 Appendix BAppendix B Microsoft Windows Vista Environment TestPcmcia Test Appendix B 165166 Appendix C Online Support Information168 Appendix C Index 169 IndexIndex Screw List 58, 59, 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5320, 5220 specifications

The Acer 5520, 5220, and 5520G series laptops are part of Acer's Aspire lineup, targeting everyday users with a balance of performance, affordability, and portability. These models, launched around the mid-2000s, have played a significant role in making computing accessible to a broader audience.

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