Acer 3000 series 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 Aspire 1450 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 Ferrari 3000 Series Date Chapter Updates Revision HistoryCopyright DisclaimerConventions Screen MessagesPreface Page Table of Contents Chapter Troubleshooting Chpater Jumper and Connector LocationsAppendix a Model Definition and Configuration Chapter FRU Field Replaceable Unit ListFeatures ChapterExpansion System Block Diagram ZI3 System Block DiagramTop View Board LayoutCRT Bottom View PAD56Front Open View Outlook ViewIcon Description Front Panel Left Panel Right Panel DvdsRear Panel Bottom Panel Indicators Icon Function DescriptionLock Keys Using the KeyboardLock Key Description Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Embedded Numeric KeypadWindows Keys Key Icon DescriptionHot Keys Hot Key Icon Function DescriptionChapter Euro Symbol Click on the Language tab and click on DetailsLaunch Key Default application Launch KeysTouchpad Basics TouchpadFunction Left Button Right Button Scroll Button Tap Chapter Hardware Specifications and Configurations SpecificationProcessor Second Level CacheBluetooth-MODEM Interface Wireless Module 802.11g optional deviceMemory Combinations LAN InterfaceHard Disc Drive Interface Four-in-One Card ReaderDVD Interface DVD Combo Interface Audio InterfaceSpeakers Video InterfaceParallel Port IRQ10USB Port Ieee 1394 PortPcmcia Port Smart Card ReaderSimultaneously by software specification BatteryKeyboard System Power Management AC AdaptorMemory Address Map Address MapIRQ Assignment Map DMA Channel AssignmentBios Setup Utility System UtilitiesNavigating the Bios Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit InfoAdvanced Security Boot Exit MainParameter Description Format/Option Advanced Parameter Description OptionsIRQ7/IRQ5 DMA3/DMA1Chapter Boot Exit SecurityClear or Set Parameter Description OptionRemoving a Password Page Boot ExitExit Parameter DescriptionBios Flash Utility System Diagnostic DisketteMachine Disassembly and Replacement General Information Before You BeginDisassembly Procedure Flowchart ODDScrew List Screw M2.5X0.45+7I-NYLOK Screw M1.7X3.5-I-BZNScrew M2X3-I-BNI-NYLOK Screw M2.0X5.0-I-BNI-NYLOKRemoving the Battery Pack Removing the Optical Module Removing the LCD Module Disassembling the Main Unit Remove the function key board and the keyboardDisassembling the logic upper assembly Disassembling the logic lower assembly Chapter Disassembling the LCD Module Chapter Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD ModuleChapter Troubleshooting Symptoms Verified Go ToSystem Check Procedures External Diskette Drive CheckExternal CD-ROM Drive Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device CheckPower System Check Memory checkCheck the Battery Pack Touchpad checkPower-On Self-Test Post Error Message Error Message List Index of Error MessagesError Messages FRU/Action in Sequence No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Post Codes Code Beeps Post Routine DescriptionChapter Code Beeps Post Routine Description Code Beeps For Boot Block in Flash ROM Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message LCD-Related SymptomsIndicator-Related Symptoms Power-Related SymptomsPCMCIA-Related Symptoms Memory-Related SymptomsSpeaker-Related Symptoms Power Management-Related SymptomsPeripheral-Related Symptoms Keyboard/Touchpad-Related SymptomsModem/LAN-Related Symptoms Intermittent Problems Undetermined Problems DimmChapter Top View Bottom View FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Exploded Diagram Battery Sanyo LI-ION 8CELL 4UR18650F Battery Simplo LI-ION 8CELL LI-IONModem /BLUETOOTH Combo Board Ambit Adapter LITE- on PA-1900-05QA 3PIN WCover Switch Cable Power Cord UK 3 PINPower Cord Italian 3 PIN Power Cord Danish 3 PINWireless Board Cover Bluetooth AntennaWireless LAN Antenna Y Cable Wireless LAN AntennaHDD 2.5 40G Hgst Moraga HDD 2.5 40G Toshiba NeptuneHDD 2.5 60G Hgst Moraga HDD 2.5 60G Toshiba NeptuneKeyboard Darfon Norway NSK-A640N 85KEYS Keyboard Darfon Danish NSK-A640D85KEYS LCD LCD Module 15 TFT SXGA+ HSD 150PK17 Antenna LCD Module 15 TFT SXGA+ CMO IDTMainboard 128MB VGA W/SMART Card READER,PCMCI SLOT,W/O CPU Memory Pcmcia SlotInfineon NanyaSpeaker SET Heatsink W/FANVGA Heatsink VGA Memory HeatsinkCard Wireless Appendix aFerrari 3000 Series ModelTest Compatible Components Appendix BSpecifications Microsoft Windows XP Home Environment TestPrinter CableWireless LAN Card Modem CardLAN Card LAN Card Bus Card+Mouse USB MouseUSB Keyboard USB CameraEarphone SpeakerLoudspeaker Appendix B Online Support Information Appendix CAppendix C Index Index Index 101

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