Acer VD.A0307.001 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 Flash 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 Flash utility.

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

NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor 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.

Fellow the steps below to run Flash utility.

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.

System Diagnostic Diskette

IMPORTANT: 1The diagnostics program we use for Aspire 1310 is not exactly the same as PQA (Product Quality Assurance), the diagnostic program we used to employ in other model. The system diagnostic utilities is provided by Acer Headquarters. You can utilize it as a basic diagnostic tool. To get this program, find it on CSD website. To better fit local service requirements, your regional office MAY have other diagnostic program. Please contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you with further technical details. The diagnostic program contains a readme file. Please read the readme file as you run the diagnostic program.

1New added description. Please pay attention to it.

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Contents Service Guide Acer Aspire 1310 SeriesRevision History Copyright Conventions Preface Page Table of Contents Chpater Jumper and Connector Locations Chapter System SpecificationsFeatures Expansion System Block Diagram System BLO CK Diag RAMBoard Layout Top ViewBottom View FNJ34Description Outlook ViewFront View Left Panel Right Panel Rear Panel Bottom Panel Indicators Keyboard Lock Key DescriptionDesired Access Num Lock On Key DescriptionEuro key Hot Key FunctionFunction Left Button Righ Button Tap TouchpadTouchpad Basics Chapter Launch Keys Processor Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsSpecification Modem Interface Memory CombinationsLAN Interface Floppy Disk Drive InterfaceHard Disk Drive Interface DVD-ROM InterfaceItemResolution Specification Parallel PortPcmcia Port BatteryUSB Port System Board Major ChipsAC Adapter DC-AC LCD inverterPower Management Power Saving Mode PhenomenonHumidity Mechanical SpecificationEnvironmental Requirements VibrationIRQ Assignment Map System Utilities Bios Setup UtilityNavigating the Bios Setup Utility Startup Parameter DescriptionExit Bios Flash Utility System Diagnostic DisketteMachine Disassembly and Replacement General Information Before You BeginDisassembly Procedure Flowchart Screw List Removing the Battery Pack Removing the Memory/HDD Module Removing the Keyboard/LCD Module Disassembling the Main Unit Page Chapter Disassembling the LCD Module-14.1 Inch Disassembling the LCD Module-15.1 Inch Disassembling the Floppy Disk Drive Module Disassembling the External ModulesDisassembling the HDD Module Disassembling the Optical Drive ModuleChapter Troubleshooting Symptoms Verified Go ToExternal CD-ROM Drive Check System Check ProceduresExternal Diskette Drive Check Memory Check Power System CheckKeyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Check the Battery Pack Touchpad CheckPower-On Self-Test Post Error Message Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Index of Error MessagesError Message List No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence 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 SymptomsPeripheral-Related Symptoms Keyboard/Touchpad-Related SymptomsModem/LAN-Related Symptoms Intermittent Problems Undetermined Problems DimmChapter Jumper and Connector Locations Top ViewBottom View U20FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Exploded Diagram SystemFDD Assy Picture Partname And Description Part Number Assy 14.1 Hinge R/L FDD Assy FDD FFC ODD Bracket Aspire 1300 Keyboard Jimmold US International Hinge Cover 14.1-R Rubber Feet Circle Base Chapter Aspire 1310 series Model Definition and ConfigurationAppendix a Test Compatible Components Appendix BSpecifications Microsoft Windows XP Home Environment TestAppendix B Appendix B Online Support Information Appendix CAppendix C Bios IndexPcmcia