Acer 5910 manual Bios Flash Utility, Bios Flash Precautions, Bios Recovery

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BIOS Flash Utility

The BIOS flash memory update is required under the following conditions:

When there are new versions of system programs

When new hardware options are installed

When the BIOS has been corrupted and you need to restore it

BIOS Flash Precautions

If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, create a Crisis Recovery Diskette in Windows XP of Vista before you use the flash utility.

Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the flash utility.

Place the computer in AC mode during the BIOS flash procedure. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to finish the BIOS flash, you may not able to boot the system because the BIOS is not completely loaded.

To flash the BIOS:

1.Prepare a bootable diskette.

2.Copy the flash utilities to the bootable diskette.

3.Boot the system from the bootable diskette. The flash utility will automatically be executed.

4.Follow the on-screen instructions to finish the flashing of the BIOS.

BIOS Recovery

If a BIOS flash procedure fails to complete, perform a BIOS recovery procedure by using the Crisis Recovery Diskette. During this procedure, the system will force the BIOS to enter a special BIOS block, called boot block, to boot up the system with minimum BIOS initialization.

To perform BIOS recovery:

1.Make sure the power cord is connected to the computer.

1.Attached a USB floppy drive to the computer.

2.Insert the Crisis Recovery Diskette into the floppy drive.

3.Press and hold the Fn+Esc keys, then press the power button .

This initialize the BIOS recovery process. The boot block BIOS will start to restore the failed BIOS code. Short beeps should be heard during this process. Once the process is completed, a long beep should be heard.

4.Turn off the computer once the process is complete.

5.Turn on the computer again and flash the BIOS. Refer to the previous instructions.

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Contents Acer Aspire 5910 Notebook Computer Service Guide Revision History III CopyrightConventions Service Guide Coverage Page Table of Contents Viii System TroubleshootingChapter FeaturesConnectivity AudioKeyboard and special keys InterfacePhysical Status indicatorsPower subsystem Environment AccessoriesSoftware Open Front View Aspire TourClose Front View ODD Left ViewRight View Base View Rear ViewStatus Indicators Easy-launch Keys System Utilities Phoenix TrustedCore Setup UtilityAccessing the Setup Utility Navigating Through the Setup Utility Uuid Setup Utility MenusInformation Disabled EnabledMain 128 MBSecurity To set a system password Setting a system passwordTo clear a lost password To change a system passwordTo remove a system password To set the boot drive sequence BootExit Bios Recovery Bios Flash UtilityBios Flash Precautions Select Start All Programs Launch Manager Launch ManagerStages of the Disassembly Process Disassembly ToolsEquivalent Torque Values TorqueSystem Screw List Pre-disassembly ProcedureExternal Modules Disassembly Flowchart External Modules DisassemblyRemoving the ExpressCard/54 Dummy Card Removing the SD Dummy CardRemoving the Battery Pack Removing the Lower Case Cover Removing the Wlan Board Removing the Memory ModulesStep Type Quantity Color Torque Removing and Dismantling the HDD Assembly Removing and Dismantling the ODD Assembly Removing the Cooling Fan Removing the Heat Sink Removing the Processor Removing the VGA Board Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Main Unit DisassemblyRemoving the Keyboard Removing the LCD Module Removing the Middle CoverM2.5 x L12 BZN+NYLOK Silver Kgf-cm +/-15% Removing the Power Board Removing the Upper Case Chapter Step Type Quantity Color Torque Removing the Speaker Removing the Power FPC CableRemoving the E-key Board Removing the Touchpad Board Removing the Launch BoardChapter Removing the Modem Board Removing the Bluetooth Board Removing the USB Board Removing the SubwooferStep Type Quantity Color Torque Removing the System Board Removing the DC-in Jack Removing the Card Reader BoardLCD Module Disassembly Flowchart LCD Module DisassemblyRemoving the LCD Bezel Removing the LCD Panel Removing the LCD-CCD Cable Removing the Inverter BoardRemoving the LCD Module Hinges Removing the LCD Panel BracketsRemoving the Microphones Removing the CCD BoardRemoving the Wlan Antennas Chapter Hardware Diagnostic Procedure System TroubleshootingExternal Diskette Drive Check System Check ProceduresExternal CD-ROM Drive Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device CheckCheck the AC Adapter Power System CheckMemory Check Touchpad Check Check the Battery PackPost Error Message Post Error IndicatorsDimm Bios ROMCmos CPU IDSystem Error No Beep Post Post Beep CodesSetup Code Beeps Post Routine Description Code Beeps Post Routine Description Code Beeps Post Routine Description LCD-related Symptoms Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error MessageMemory-related Symptom Related Symptoms Intermittent Problems Undetermined Problems Online Support Information System Block Diagram System Block Diagram and Board LayoutTop View System Board LayoutBottom View System Switch Model a Appendix aHlds Model BAUO YEC Model CCord EUR 220V 3P BK Model DHardware Compatibility Tests Appendix BBluetooth Access Point Test Hardware Compatibility Tests Games and Software Compatibility Tests System Controllers Appendix CProcessor HYMP564S64C HYMP512S64C MemoryAudio Interface Video InterfacePdif USB InterfaceCKIP, Tkip LAN ControllerWlan Controller USB Battery PackAC Adapter SADP-65KB DBE ADP-90SB Bbea LFMK1237GSX Hard Disk DriveDVR-K17RS GSA-T20NDVD-RW 5V DCLCD Inverter System BiosPower Management 102 Chapter Index Index Post 106 Index 107