Acer 5560, 5540 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 Aspire 5540/5560 Series Service Guide Date Chapter Updates Revision HistoryCopyright DisclaimerConventions Screen MessagesPreface Page System Specifications FeaturesChapter Audio System Block Diagram Block DiagramBoard Layout Top ViewBottom View Description KBCMATRIX1KBCMATRIX2 Your Acer Notebook tour Icon DescriptionCommunication for Aspire Closed Front View Left View Right View Rear PanelIndicators Bottom PanelIcon Function Description HDDLaunch key Default application Easy-Launch ButtonsTouchpad Basics Page Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad Using the KeyboardDesired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Windows KeysHot Keys Key Icon DescriptionSpecial Key Hot Key Icon Function DescriptionUS dollar sign Acer Empowering Technology Acer eDataSecurity ManagementChapter Acer eLock Management Acer ePerformance Management Acer eRecovery Management Acer eSettings Management Acer eNet Management Acer ePower Management Acer ModeBattery status Acer ePresentation Management Processor Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsSpecification Second Level CacheModem Interface Memory CombinationsLAN Interface 0MBBluetooth Interface Wireless Module 802.11b/g optional deviceHard Disk Drive Interface Audio Interface Combo Drive InterfaceDVD-Dual Interface DVD/CDRW Hlds GCC-4244NUSB Port Video InterfaceVideo Memory Pcmcia PortSystem Board Major Chips BatteryExpress Card Interface KeyboardLCD 14.1 inch QDI SamsungSystem Power Management LCD InverterAC Adaptor System Utilities Bios Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot ExitNavigating the Bios Utility Information Parameter DescriptionMain System TimeParameter Description Format/Option Boot Exit SecurityClear or Set Setting a PasswordRemoving a Password Parameter Description OptionChanging a Password Page Boot +Hard DriveInformation Main Security Boot ExitBios Flash Utility Machine Disassembly and Replacement General Information Before You BeginDisassembly Procedure Flowchart HDDScrew List Description Part NumberRemoving the Battery Pack Removing the Memory and the HDD Module Removing the ODD Module Removing the LCD ModuleChapter Page Disassembling the Lower Case Assembly Disassembling the Main UnitPage Disassembling the Upper Case Assembly Page Disassembling the LCD Module Page Disassembling the LCD Module with video camera Page Chapter Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD ModuleDisassembling the ODD Module Chapter 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 Power Adapter Check the Battery Pack Touchpad CheckPower-On Self-Test Post Error Message Error Message List Index of Error MessagesError Code List Error Codes Error MessagesCmos Dimm CPU IDNo beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence CRTPhoenix Bios Beep Codes Code Beeps Post Routine DescriptionChapter Code Beeps Post Routine Description Code Beeps 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-Related Symptoms Intermittent Problems Undetermined Problems DimmJumper and Connector Locations Top ViewBottom View Jumper Settings Chapter FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Aspire 5540/5560 Exploded Diagram Aspire 5540/5560 FRU ListCategory Part Name and Description Acer Part No Not contain the black mylar as Image shows Lowercase W/SPEAKER Power Cord 2.5A 250V SouthAfrica BK Power Code 7A 125V Japan 2PIN SpeakerCombo Module Touchpad BracketUpper Case Optical FIX Holder BracketCPU CEL-M370 1.5G MHZ Intel CPU DOTHAN740 1.73GMHZ IntelCPU DOTHAN725A 1.6GMHZ Intel CPU CEL-M380 1.6GMHZ IntelHDD 40GB Toshiba MK4025GAS Assy HDD Bracket AG1HDD 40GB Seagate ST9402112A HDD 40GB HgstDiscrete CPU Heatsink W/SCREW W/O FANCPU Heatsink W/O FANAD1 Keyboard 89KEY Darfon NSKH3M0U UK Keyboard 89KEY Darfon NSK H3M0S SP Keyboard 89KEY Darfon NSKH3M0T Turkish Keyboard 89KEY Darfon NSK H3M0W Sweden Keyboard 89KEY Darfon NSKAEK1A Belgium Keyboard 89KEY Darfon NSK Wireless Antenna LEFT/RIGHTAEK0W Sweden Keyboard 89KEY Darfon NSK AEK1B BR Keyboard Darfon NSK-N7082None Glare LCD 14 Wxga Samsung LCD Bezel 14.1 W/LOGOHinge Pack LEFT/RIGHT LTN141W1-L01 None GlareCCD Hinge CCD Inverter Board 15.4 FoxconnInverter Board 15.4 YEC YNV CCD PanelLCD Bezel 14.1 CCD W/LOGO LCD Cable 14.1 CCDCCD Camera 1.3M Logitech CCD Latch W/SPRINGMainboard AG1910 W/O CPU W Pcmcia Slot & RTC BatteryRTC Battery Pcmcia SloyScrw Mach Wafer M2.5*L3 ZN S LCD Screw RubberName Plate Scrw M2*L3 Black106 Chapter
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