Acer 7740G 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 Flash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM.

NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery disk at hand, then you should create a Crisis Disk (See “Steps for BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk” on page 108) before you use the Flash utility.

NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Flash.

NOTE: Please connect the AC adapter power supply when you run the Flash 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.

Follow the steps below to run the Flash utility:

1.Rename the BIOS file as “XXXXXXX.FD”

2.Copy the “XXXXXXX.FD” file to a bootable USB device containing the Crisis Disk.

3.Turn off the system power.

4.Insert the USB device containing the renamed BIOS file and Crisis Disk to any USB port.

5.Make sure the AC adapter is connected to a power outlet and plugged in to the system.

6.Power on the system from an off state (i.e. cold boot) while holding down the Fn + ESC key.

7.After POST, release Fn + ESC key. The system should boot from the USB device and perform crisis recovery action.

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Contents Aspire 7740 and 7740G Series Service Guide Revision History Copyright Gives precautionary measures to ProblemsProcedures Following conventions are used in this manualPreface Page Table of Contents FRU Field Replaceable Unit List 113 Features Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many featuresChapter Aspect ratio 17.3 HD+ 1600 x103-/104-/107-key keyboard Touchpad pointing device 1024*768 800*600Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam Environment System Block Diagram Your Acer Notebook tour Top ViewHotkeys Rear View Closed Front ViewRight View Indicators Computer has several easy-to-read status indicatorsIndicates when the hard disk drive is active Easy-Launch ButtonsLock Keys and numeric keypad Using the KeyboardF12 Special Key only for certain models Windows KeysOpen a text editor or word processor Chapter Windows Mobility Center Using the System Utilities Acer GridVista dual-display compatibleChapter Hardware Specifications and Configurations ProcessorCPU Fan True Value Table System MemoryBluetooth Interface Wireless Module 802.11b/g/nMemory Combinations LAN ModuleOptical Disc Drive Hard Disk DriveVendor & model name US & US+ RW DVD Blu-Ray Disc DriveDVD-RW Non Cprm & Cprm DVD+/-R Dual Blu-Ray Audio InterfaceAudio Controller Realtek ALC669X Yes/2.1 2W speakersBattery Video MemorySystem Board Major Chips KeyboardAC Adaptor System Power ManagementInput 100-240V~ 1.5A, 50-60Hz Output 19V, 65W/90W, 2-pin Chapter Bios Setup Utility System UtilitiesNavigating the Bios Utility Information Parameter DescriptionMain Parameter Description Format/OptionSecurity Clear or SetSetting a Password Page Boot Exit Bios Flash Utility This section teaches you how to remove HDD password Remove HDD PasswordRemove HDD Password Chapter Machine Disassembly and Replacement Disassembly RequirementsPre-disassembly Instructions Disassembly ProcessGeneral Information Main Screw ListExternal Module Disassembly Process External Modules Disassembly FlowchartRemoving the Battery Pack Removing the Optical Drive Module Removing the Back Cover Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module Pry loose and carefully lift and remove the back coverRemoving the Wireless LAN Card M2 x L4 Silver Kgf-cm 86.9A552.4R0 Remove the wireless LAN card Removing the Dimm ModuleRemove the Dimm modules Chapter Main Unit Disassembly Process Removing the Heatsink Module Chapter Removing the CPU Chapter Removing the Middle Cover Removing the KeyboardChapter Removing the LCD Module Chapter Remove the four screws B from the left and right hinges Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case Carefully remove the LCD module from the base unitPage Size Quantity Color Torque Removing the Touchpad and Button Boards Gently lift and detach the upper case from the lower caseChapter Page Size Quantity Color Torque Page Removing the Left Speaker Detach the touchpad board from the upper caseRemoving the USB Board Module Remove the left speaker from the upper boardM2.5 x L4 Black Kgf-cm 86.00H59.734 Chapter Remove the USB board module from the lower case Chapter Removing the Modem Board Removing the Bluetooth Module Removing the Microphone Page Removing the Main Board Remove the microphone from the systemPage Remove the one screw G securing the main board in place Removing the Right Speaker Remove the right speaker from the lower case LCD Module Disassembly Process Removing the LCD Bezel Removing the LCD panel with the Brackets Detach the webcam cable from the webcam module Page Removing the LCD Brackets Removing the FPC Cable Removing the Web Camera Page Removing the Antennas Symptoms Verified Go To Power-On Self-Test Post ErrorSystem Check Procedures External Diskette Drive CheckExternal Optical Disk Drive Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device CheckPower System Check Memory CheckPower-On Self-Test Post Error Message Touchpad CheckIndex of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes Error MessagesError Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence System board System RAM Failed at offset nnnnSystem board Extended RAM Failed at offset nnnn System board DMA Test FailedFail-Safe Timer NMI Failed Fixed Disk n None Invalid System Configuration DataBlinking cursor shown on LCD during System board Phoenix Bios Beep Codes Code Beeps Post Routine DescriptionSetup Code Beeps Post Routine Description 100 Chapter LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error MessagePower-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in SequenceSpeaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Symptom / Error Action in SequencePage Undetermined Problems Intermittent ProblemsModem-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Main Board Code ConnectorChapter 105 Heatsink fan cable connector DC-in cable connectorOptical disk drive connector HDD1 connectorClearing Password Check and Bios Recovery Gap name in Aspire 7740/7740G Series is G29Bios Recovery by Crisis Disk Page 110 Chapter Page 112 Chapter FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Exploded Diagram Aspire 7740/7740G Series FRU List Aceraspire 7740 UMACBKJV70CP no LX.PLY02.025/44Cables CASE/COVER/BRACKET Combo Module Heatsink Keyboard Standard Black Texture Russian Mainboard Speaker 124 Chapter Appendix a Appendix a 125Aspire 7740/7740G Series Appendix a 126Appendix a 127 NBDCB4XS128 Appendix a Appendix a 129 130 Appendix a Appendix a 131 132 Appendix a Appendix a 133 134 Appendix a Appendix a 135 136 Appendix a Appendix a 137 138 Appendix a Appendix a 139 140 Appendix a Appendix a 141 142 Appendix a 143 Appendix a Appendix a 144 145 Appendix a Appendix a 146 Test Compatible Components Appendix BAccess Point Hardware Device TestsDevice name Vendor Wireless Printer Appendix B 149150 Online Support Information Appendix C152 Index LCD bezel removing 80 LCD Brackets removing

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