Acer 5610 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:

First, you have to create a crisis diskette. Follow the steps to create a crisis diskette.

1.Insert a floppy disk to the notebook under Windows mode.

2.Execute “wincris.exe”

3.Wait for few minutes. The process will completed automatically.

After you have created crisis diskette, you can then recovery the fail system.

1.Insert the Crisis diskette to the computer.

2.Press Fn+Esc and power on the sytem.

3.The systme will execute the file automatically. Wait for few minutes the system will reboot as the entire process completed.

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Contents Aspire 5610/TravelMate 4200 Series Service Guide Revision History Date Chapter UpdatesDisclaimer CopyrightScreen Messages ConventionsPreface Page Chapter System SpecificationsFeatures Communication This is for UMA models System Block DiagramTop View Board LayoutPCN1 Bottom ViewLabel Description Switch Board Top ViewJumper Board Layout Media Board Top ViewMedia Board Bottom View LS-2923P Power Board Top ViewJumper Setting Aspire Your Acer Notebook tourFront view TravelMate Icon Description Closed Front ViewAspire 5610/TravelMate Left ViewRight View Base view Rear PanelIndicators Icon Function Description Launch key Default applicationEasy-Launch Buttons Chapter Aspire TravelMate Using the KeyboardDesired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypadKey Icon Description Windows KeysHot Keys Hot Key Icon Function Description Special Key Euro symbolAcer eDataSecurity Management Acer Empowering TechnologyPage Acer eLock Management Acer ePerformance Management Acer eRecovery Management Acer eSettings Management Acer eNet Management Acer Mode Acer ePower ManagementChapter Acer ePresentation Management Second Level Cache Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsSpecification ProcessorModem Interface Bluetooth InterfaceMemory Combinations LAN InterfaceHard Disk Drive Interface Wireless Module 802.11b/g optional deviceHD Audio Interface Combo Drive InterfaceDVD-Dual Interface USB Port Video InterfaceVideo Memory Keyboard BatteryPcmcia Port System Board Major ChipsQDI Samsung LCD 14.1 inchAC Adaptor System Power ManagementLCD Inverter Chapter Security Boot Exit System Utilities Bios Setup UtilityNavigating the Bios Utility Parameter Description InformationMain Advanced Security Boot ExitParameter Description Format/Option Auto AdvancedDescription Option Security Boot ExitParameter Description Option Setting a PasswordRemoving a Password Clear or SetChanging a Password Chapter USB HDD USB KEY USB Cdrom BootExit Information Main Advanced Security BootBios Flash Utility Chapter Machine Disassembly and Replacement Before You Begin General InformationHDD Disassembly Procedure FlowchartDescription Part Number Screw ListRemoving the Battery Pack Removing the Memory/System Fan/Thermal Module/CPU Removing the HDD ModulePage Removing the LCD Module Removing the ODD ModulePage Disassembling the Main Unit Disassembling the Upper Case AssemblyDisassembling the Lower Case Assembly Chapter Disassembling the LCD Module Chapter Disassembling the ODD Module Disassembling the External ModulesDisassembling the HDD Module Chapter Symptoms Verified Go To TroubleshootingKeyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check System Check ProceduresExternal Diskette Drive Check External CD-ROM Drive CheckMemory check Power System CheckCheck the Power Adapter Touchpad Check Check the Battery PackPower-On Self-Test Post Error Message Error Codes Error Messages Index of Error MessagesError Code List Error Message ListCPU ID LCD No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in SequenceCode Beeps Post Routine Description Phoenix Bios Beep CodesChapter Code Beeps Post Routine Description Code Beeps Power-Related Symptoms Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error MessageLCD-Related Symptoms Indicator-Related SymptomsPower Management-Related Symptoms PCMCIA-Related SymptomsMemory-Related Symptoms Speaker-Related SymptomsModem-Related Symptoms Peripheral-Related SymptomsKeyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Intermittent Problems Dimm Undetermined ProblemsJumper and Connector Locations Bottom View Jumper Board Layout Media Board Bottom View Jumper Setting Chapter FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Exploded Diagram Adapter Acer PNCASE/COVER/BRACKET Assembly LCD Communication Module Mainboard FAN Screw D-SUB 4#X40* 1/5-NI NL TAVV5.009 100 Chapter