Acer VD.T39V1.001 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 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 TravelMate 370 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 Service Guide Acer TravelMate 370 SeriesDate Chapter Updates Revision HistoryCopyright Conventions Preface Page Table of Contents Chpater Jumper and Connector Locations Features System SpecificationsChapter System Block Diagram Board Layout Top ViewBottom View Front Open View Outlook ViewDescription Front View Left Panel Right Panel HDDRear Panel Bottom Panel Indicators Icon Function DescriptionLock keys KeyboardSpecial keys Embedded KeypadWindows Keys Desired Access Num Lock OnKey Description Hotkeys Hot Key FunctionEuro key Keyboard ErgonomicsTouchpad Basics TouchpadFunction Left Button Right Button Way Scroll Button Tap Launch Keys Launch key Icon DescriptionProcessor Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsSpecification Second Level CacheLAN Interface Wireless LAN InterfaceMemory Combinations Modem InterfaceVideo Interface Audio InterfaceVideo Memory Pcmcia Port Ieee 1394 PortUSB Port System Board Major ChipsBattery DC-AC LCD inverterAC Adapter Mechanical Specification Power ManagementEnvironmental Requirements Address Function Address MapIRQ Assignment Map Interrupt Channel Function HardwareDMA Channel Assignment DMA Channel Function HardwareBios Setup Utility System UtilitiesNavigating the Bios Utility Information Parameter DescriptionAdvanced Security Boot Exit MainParameter Description Format/Option Advanced Parameter Description OptionsSecurity Parameter Description OptionRemoving a Password Setting a PasswordChanging a Password Page Boot +Hard Drive +Removable Devices CD-ROM Drive Network BootInformation Main Advanced Security Boot ExitBios Flash Utility System Diagnostic DisketteMachine Disassembly and Replacement General Information Before You BeginDisassembly Procedure Flowchart Chapter Removing the Battery Removing the Memory/HDD Module Removing the Keyboard Disassembling the Main Unit Page Chapter Page Chapter Page Disassembling the LCD Module Page Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD ModuleTroubleshooting Symptoms Verified Go ToExternal Diskette Drive Check System Check ProceduresExternal CD-ROM Drive Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Power System CheckMemory Check Check 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 LCDIndicator-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 FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Exploded Diagram UnitLCD Kbnft!D!DiboHDD Picture Partname And Description Part Number 30GB/2.5 in RPM/TOSHIBA Neptune MK3021GAS Wireless Antenna Left Black Lower Case W/DIMM Cover & FAN & Microphone & Rubber SCR. HEX NUT W/WASHER&NYLOK #4 Appendix a Model Definition and ConfigurationTravelMate 370 series Test Compatible Components Appendix BSpecifications Microsoft Windows XP Home Environment TestAppendix B Appendix B Online Support Information Appendix CAppendix C