Acer 650 manual Bios Flash Utility, System Diagnostic Diskette

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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.

System Diagnostic Diskette

This diagnostic diskette is for the Acer TravelMate 650 series notebook machine. However, system diagnostic utility is not ready as service CD released. Acer HQ CSD will upload the utility to CSD website as soon as it is ready.

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Contents Acer TravelMate 650 Series Revision History Date Chapter UpdatesDisclaimer CopyrightScreen Messages ConventionsPreface Page Table of Contents Chapter Troubleshooting Appendix B Test Compatible ComponentsAppendix C Online Support Information Index 101 Chapter FeaturesExpansion P4-M System Block DiagramLPT Board LayoutTop View CRTBottom View Outlook View Front Open ViewIcon Description Front Panel Left Panel Right Panel Icon Description Connects to a phone line Rear PanelBottom Panel Icon Function Description IndicatorsLock Key Description Lock KeysEmbedded Numeric Keypad Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock OffKey Icon Description Windows KeysHot Keys Chapter Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel Euro SymbolLaunch Keys Launch Key Default applicationTouchpad Touchpad BasicsFunction Left Button Right Button Scroll Button Tap Chapter Second Level Cache Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsSpecification ProcessorModem Interface Wireless Module 802.11b optional deviceMemory Combinations LAN InterfaceDVD-ROM Interface Wireless Module 802.11a/b optional deviceFour-in-One Card Reader Hard Disk Drive InterfaceVideo Interface Video Resolutions Mode for both LCD and CRTAudio Interface SpeakersIeee 1394 Port Video MemoryParallel Port USB PortKeyboard Pcmcia PortSmart Card Reader System Board Major ChipsBattery Simultaneously by software specificationLCD Inverter Address Map System Power ManagementAC Adaptor Memory Address MapIRQ Assignment Map DMA Channel AssignmentInterrupt Channel FunctionHardware System Utilities Bios Setup UtilityNavigating the Bios Utility Parameter Description InfoMain Parameter Description Format/Option DMA3/DMA1 AdvancedParameter Description Options IRQ7/IRQ5Security Parameter Description Option Clear or SetRemoving a Password Chapter Boot Exit System Diagnostic Diskette Bios Flash UtilityChapter Machine Disassembly and Replacement Before You Begin General InformationODD Disassembly Procedure FlowchartScrew List Screw M2.0X5.0-I-BNI-NYLOK Screw M2.5X0.45+7I-NYLOKScrew M1.7X3.5-I-BZN Screw M2X3-I-BNI-NYLOKRemoving the Battery Pack Removing the Optical Module Removing the LCD Module Remove the function key board and the keyboard Disassembling the Main UnitDisassembling the logic upper assembly Disassembling the logic lower assembly Chapter Disassembling the LCD Module Chapter Disassembling the HDD Module Disassembling the External ModulesChapter Symptoms Verified Go To TroubleshootingKeyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check System Check ProceduresExternal Diskette Drive Check External CD-ROM Drive CheckMemory check Power System CheckTouchpad check Check the Battery PackPower-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 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 SymptomsKeyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Peripheral-Related SymptomsModem/LAN-Related Symptoms Intermittent Problems Dimm Undetermined ProblemsChapter FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Modem /BLUETOOTH Combo Board Ambit Battery Sanyo LI-ION 8CELL 4UR18650F-2Battery Simplo LI-ION 8CELL LI-ION Battery Sanyo LI-ION 6CELL 3UF103450PMiddle Cover W/ Name Plate Cover Switch CableTouchpad Cable Modem CableWireless LAN Antenna Wireless Board CoverBluetooth Antenna Wireless LAN Antenna Y CableHornet 16L MHS2030AT HDD 30GB/2.5 IN./4200RPM/TOSHIBA HDD 20GB/2.5 IN./4200RPM/TOSHIBA TitanMK2018GAP HDD 30GB/2.5 IN./4200RPM/HITACHI Eucalyptus DK23EA/30 HDD 30GB/2.5 IN./4200RPM/FUJITSULCD Module 15 TFT XGA AU B150XG01 LCD LCD Module 14.1 TFT XGA QDILCD Module 14.1 TFT XGA Samsung LTN141XB LCD Module 14.1 TFT XGA HannstarLCD Bezel LCD Bracket 14.1 Left W/HINGELCD Panel with LOGO-14 LCD Panel with LOGO-15CD-ROM Module 24X Samsung SN-124P Memory SO-DIMM DDR266/128MBMemory SO-DIMM DDR266/512MB/0.14U CD-ROM Module 24X QSI SCR-242-SSmart Card Reader TouchpadSpeaker SET Heatsink W/FAN86.T23V7.012 Chapter TravelMate 650 Series Appendix aMain Features Appendix a Appendix B Test Compatible ComponentsKeypad SpecificationsMicrosoft Windows XP Pro Environment Test KeyboardLAN+Modem Card Wireless LAN CardModem Card LAN CardUSB Printer USB MouseUSB Keyboard USB CameraAppendix B Microsoft Windows 2000 Environment Test Scsi USB HDD Appendix B Appendix B Online Support Information Appendix C Index Index