Acer 4260 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 5650/TravelMate 4260 Series Service Guide Revision History Date Chapter UpdatesDisclaimer CopyrightScreen Messages ConventionsPreface Page Features System SpecificationsChapter For TravelMateFor Aspire 5650/TravelMate Input devicesEnvironment This is for UMA models System Block DiagramTop View Board LayoutBottom View Jumper Board Layout Switch Board Top ViewMedia Board Top View Label DescriptionMedia Board Bottom View LS-2923P Power Board Top ViewJumper Setting Front view Your Acer Notebook tourAspire TravelMate Icon Description Closed Front ViewAspire 5650/TravelMate Left ViewFaster FireWire Rear Panel Right ViewTravelMate Base view Aspire TravelMate IndicatorsBumps. for TravelMate 4260 only Icon Function Description Easy-Launch ButtonsHDD Launch key Default application Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Using the KeyboardLock Keys and embedded numeric keypad Lock Key DescriptionHot Keys Windows KeysKey Icon Description Hot Key Icon Function Description Special Key Euro symbolAcer eDataSecurity Management Acer Empowering TechnologyChapter Acer eLock Management Acer ePerformance Management Acer eRecovery Management Acer eSettings Management Acer eNet Management Acer Mode Acer ePower ManagementPage Acer ePresentation Management Specification Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsProcessor Second Level CacheMemory Combinations Bluetooth InterfaceLAN Interface Modem InterfaceHard Disk Drive Interface Wireless Module 802.11b/g optional deviceDVD-Dual Interface Combo Drive InterfaceHD Audio Interface Video Memory Video InterfaceUSB Port GDDR2Pcmcia Port BatterySystem Board Major Chips KeyboardLCD Inverter LCD 14.1 inchQDI Samsung AC Adaptor System Power ManagementSecurity Boot Exit System Utilities Bios Setup UtilityNavigating the Bios Utility Parameter Description InformationMain Advanced Security Boot ExitParameter Description Format/Option Description Option AdvancedAuto Security Boot ExitRemoving a Password Setting a PasswordClear or Set Parameter Description OptionChanging 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 ListScrew M2*3NL Screw M2*4Removing 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 HDD Module Disassembling the External ModulesDisassembling the ODD Module 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 Touchpad Check Check the Battery PackPower-On Self-Test Post Error Message Error Code List Index of Error MessagesError Message List Error Codes Error MessagesCPU ID Cmos DimmLCD No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in SequenceCRT Code Beeps Post Routine Description Phoenix Bios Beep CodesChapter Code Beeps Post Routine Description Code Beeps LCD-Related Symptoms Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error MessageIndicator-Related Symptoms Power-Related SymptomsMemory-Related Symptoms PCMCIA-Related SymptomsSpeaker-Related Symptoms Power Management-Related SymptomsKeyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Peripheral-Related SymptomsModem-Related Symptoms Intermittent Problems Dimm Undetermined ProblemsJumper and Connector Locations Bottom View Arcade/TV tunver switch Media Board Bottom View Jumper Setting Chapter FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Exploded Diagram Image Part Name and Description Acer PN Aspire 5650 FRU ListSwitch Board W/TV AS Switch Board W/O TV AS/TMBluetooth Cable Cable PAL to Ntsc ConnectorPIN Power Cord Koera 3 PIN Power Cord South AfricaPower Cord Israel 3 PIN Power Cord India 3 PINWireless Antenna 15.4 Communication Module Wireless Antenna 15Bracket CPU/PROCESSOR CPU Intel Yonah FSB-667 DualHDD Bracket For WirelessKeyboard Keyboard Chinese AS Keyboard Thailand ASLCD 15 IN. XGA QDI QD15XL06 LCD Wireset 15LCD 15 IN. XGA LG LP154X08-TLA2 LCD 15 IN. XGA SamsungGlare AS for Wireless LCD 15.4 Wxga Glare LG LCD WiresetAssy LCD Module 15.4 Wxga AS LCD 15.4 Wxga SamsungMemory Memory 512MB DDR II 533 Nanya Mainboard 945PM DiscreteMemory 512MB DDR II Infineon HYS64T64020HDL-3.7-A Memory 512MB DDR IIForward 48-KEY Remote Controller Accessory Remote ControllerTouchpad W/SPONGE Speaker Speaker SET R&L108 Chapter Index Index Index 111