Acer 8331, 8371 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 flash utilities to the bootable diskette.

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

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Contents TravelMate 8371/8331 Series Service Guide Revision History Copyright Conventions Preface Page Table of Contents Jumper and Connector Locations Features ChapterCommunication Dimensions and weightPower subsystem Privacy controlEnvironment DiagramBlockSystem PLLBoard Layout Top ViewBottom View CN9Your Acer Notebook tour Closed Front View HDDRear view Left ViewRight View Base view Touchpad Basicswith fingerprint reader Touchpad basics with two-click buttonsFunction Left Button Right Button Main touchpad Using the Keyboard Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypadWindows Keys Hot Keys Special KeyEuro symbol US dollar signUsing the system utilities Acer Bio-Protection only for certain modelsAcer GridVista dual-display compatible Acer Backup Manager Power management Acer eRecovery ManagementBurn backup discs Restore Restore Windows Vista from backup discsAcer Arcade Deluxe Player controls General controlsNavigation controls CinemaHomeMedia Live UpdateSettings AdvancedEditing Pictures Slideshow settingsAlbums HelpFlickr Online MediaYouTube Hardware Specifications and Configurations Audio Interface Bluetooth InterfaceHard Disk Drive Interface LCD panelButton Power ManagementKeyboard SoftwarePhysical Characteristics LED Status IndicatorSecurity Features Bios Setup Utility System UtilitiesInvoking Bios Setup InformationMain Post Security Setting a Password Removing a Password Changing a PasswordBoot Exit Bios Flash Utility Machine Disassembly and Replacement General Information Before You BeginLCM module disassembly flow chart Disassembly Procedure FlowchardMain unit disassembly flow chart Removing the Battery Pack Removing the HDD and RAM Remove the Battery Remove keyboard Remove FFC of main board and sub board Page Type M2.5*34.5D*0.8T M2*34.5D*0.8T Remove Panel Disassembling the External Module Disassembling the HDD ModuleTroubleshooting External CD-ROM Drive Check System Check ProceduresExternal Diskette Drive Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device CheckCheck the Battery Pack Power System CheckCheck the Power Adapter Memory checkTouchpad Check Power-On Self-Test Post Error Message Error Message List Index of Error MessagesError Code List Cmos CRT InsydeH2O Bios Beep Codes Code Beeps Post Routine Description Code Beeps Post Routine Description Code Beeps Post Routine Description Indicator-Related Symptoms Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error MessageLCD-Related Symptoms Power-Related SymptomsSpeaker-Related Symptoms PCMCIA-Related SymptomsMemory-Related Symptoms Power Management-Related SymptomsSymptom / Error Action in Sequence Modem-Related Symptoms Peripheral-Related SymptomsKeyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Intermittent Problems Undetermined Problems Jumper and Connector Locations Top ViewBottom View FRU Field Replaceable Unit List TravelMate 8371/8331 Exploded Diagram Chapter Chapter Adapter AccessoryTravelMate 8371/8331 FRU List Battery Sanyo 6 Cell 5200MAH Main Common W/ Halogen FreeBoard Cable Camera CASE/COVER/BRACKET Assembly LCD Cover HDD/SSD Heatsink LCD Microphone Screw