Acer 3600/5500 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 Phlash utilities to the bootable diskette.

3.Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. The Phlash utility has auto-execution function.

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Contents Aspire 3600/5500 Series Service GuideRevision History Copyright Conventions Preface Page Aspire FeaturesCommunication DC-in jack for AC adaptor Chapter DDR II Sodimm System Block DiagramTop View Board LayoutBottom View BiosPJP11 PCN1 AC-INAn Aspire tour Front ViewIcon Description Closed Front View Left View Rear Panel Right ViewBottom Panel IndicatorsIcon Function Description Easy Launch ButtonsLaunch key Default application TouchpadTouchpad Basics Page Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Using the KeyboardLock Keys and embedded mumeric keypad Windows KeysKey Icon Description Hot KeysHot Key Icon Function Description Special KeyEuro symbol Processor Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsSecond Level Cache System MemoryLAN Interface Memory CombinationsIR Interface 0MBWireless Module 802.11b/g optional device Bluetooth InterfaceModem Interface In-1 card readerDVD-Dual Interface Combo Drive InterfaceATA/ATAPI-6 ATA-6 ATA/ATA-6 ATA-6 2MBDVD+R, DVD+RW SOSW-833SDVD DVD-RAM, DVD-R4.7GB, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW DVR-K15RAVideo Interface Audio InterfaceVideo Memory USB PortPcmcia Port System Board Major ChipsKeyboard LCD 14.1 inch BatteryLCD Inverter System Power ManagementAC Adaptor YEC YNV-C01Chapter Chapter Bios Setup UtilityMain Navigating the Bios UtilityParameter Description MainUuid CPUParameter Description Auto Parameter Description Format/Option Advanced Disabled/EnabledParameter Description Options 64MB/128MB/DVMTParameter Description Option SecurityBoot Device BootTable below describes the parameters in this screen ExitBios Flash Utility Remove Bios Password Machine Disassembly and Replacement Before You Begin General InformationDisassembly Procedure Flowchart Screw List Removing the Battery Pack Removing the Memory and the CPU Removing the Wireless LAN Card and the HDD ModuleRemoving the ODD Module and the LCD module Chapter Chapter Disassembling the Main Unit Disassembling the Upper Case AssemblyDisassembling the Lower Case Assembly Chapter Disassembling the LCD Module Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD ModuleDisassembling the ODD Module 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 DimmCRT No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in SequenceCode 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 SymptomsPeripheral-Related Symptoms Keyboard/Touchpad-Related SymptomsModem-Related Symptoms Intermittent Problems Dimm Undetermined ProblemsTop View Jumper and Connector LocationsBottom View FRU Field Replaceable Unit List System Exploded DiagramUpper Case Assembly Lower Case Assembly LCD Module HDD Module ODD Module Adapter 3 PIN 65W Delta SADP-65KB Bluetooth Card WNC 91.BU513.002BEF 19V 3PIN Adapter 3 PIN 65W Liteon PA-1650-02CO Adapter 3 PIN 65W Hipro HPPower CORD-AUS Bluetooth CablePower CORD-CHINA Power CORD-DENMARKLower CASE- NON UMA Lower CASE- UMAWAY Button TP SupportUfcbga SL7EG B-1 Stepping Intel Pentium M 1.6G 2M 533FSB Intel Pentium M Dothan 1.6GHZ 2MIntel Pentium M 1.73G 2M 533FSB Intel Pentium M 1.87G 2M 533FSBODD DVD Dual 8X Drive Hlds GWA-4082N ODD DVD Dual Module 8X Hlds GWA-4082NODD DVD Dual Module Panasonic UJ-845 DL Slot ODD DVD Dual 8X Drive Panasonic UJ-845HDD HDD 40G 2.5 in RPM Toshiba Pluto HDD HDD 40G 4200PRM Seagate ST94019AMK4025GAS HDD HDD HDD 60GB 2.5 in RPM Seagate N2LCD Assy LCD Module 14 .1 Wxga Glare LCD LCD Wire CableLCD LCD 14 .1 Wxga Glare QDI N141V2 LCD LCD InverterLCD LCD Bezel LCD LCD Bracket SETLCD Assy LCD Module 14.1 Wxga Glare 6M.A70V5.013 6M.A70V5.014 Reader Pcmcia Slot W/O CPU Mainboard 915PM for VGA Glan WMemory Mainboard 910GML UMA Glan W Pcmcia Slot W/O Reader CPU MemoryTouchpad Rubber Foot TWO PinsSpeaker SET R&L LCD Rubber PADChapter Card Wireless Number Reader Appendix a Model Definition and ConfigurationAspire 3600/5500 Series ModelCard Wireless Appendix a Appendix B Test Compatible ComponentsMicrosoft Windows XP Environment Test SpecificationsIndicator LI-ION Kestrel 4S2P Panasonic Pack Cell 4.4AH W/OIsdn Appendix B Pcmcia Pcmcia ATA Pcmcia USBPCMCIA-SCSI 102 Appendix C Online Support Information104