Asus E3101 user manual Software Problem Bios, Updating the Bios

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A Appendix

Software Problem - BIOS

Updating the BIOS.

1. Please verify the Notebook PC’s exact model and download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website.

2. Use the “WINFLASH” utility to update your BIOS. The utility can be found in your Driver & Utility CD that came with your Notebook PC.

3. Extract the BIOS file to a temporary location (such as the root in C:\)

4. Click Start All Programs ASUS Utility WINFLASH WINFLASH a. Select the new BIOS image file.

b.Confirm the selected BIOS information. Check the model, version, and data. c. Click Flash to initialize the BIOS updating procedure.

d.Click Exit when procedure completes.

e. Reboot the system. Assuming that you have successfully flashed the BIOS file, press [F2] to enter BIOS setup page when the ASUS logo appears during system boot-up.

f. After entering BIOS setup page, go to Exit page and choose Load Manufacture Defaults. Then select Save and Exit and reboot the system again.

g. The BIOS flash procedure is now complete.

You can also use the “Easy Flash” function on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility. Follow the instructions shown.

You must “Load Manufacture Defaults” after updating (flashing) the BIOS.

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Contents Hardware User’s Manual Table of Contents Using the Notebook PC AppendixContents Introducing the Notebook PC About This User’s Manual Safety Precautions Battery safety warningCover Your Notebook PC Transportation PrecautionsAirplane Precautions Charge Your BatteriesPreparing your Notebook PC Open max 145 degreesIntroducing the Notebook PC Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PCCamera Indicator Top SidePower Switch Status Indicators topStatus Indicators front Multi-Position CameraBottom Side Cooling Fan Battery Lock SpringBattery Pack Memory RAM CompartmentDisplay Monitor Output Left SideLAN Port TV-Out PortAntenna Input Right Side Optical Drive Electronic EjectOptical Drive Emergency Eject location varies by model Front Side Flash Memory SlotPower DC Input Rear SideKensington Lock Port Getting Started Power System Using AC PowerInstalling and Removing the Battery Pack Using Battery PowerBattery Care To install the battery pack To remove the battery packPowering on the Notebook PC Power-On Self Test PostSelf Monitoring and Reporting Technology Checking Battery Power Charging the Battery Pack Battery Calibration on selected modelsPower Options Restarting or RebootingEmergency Shutdown Power Management Modes Sleep and Hibernate Thermal Power ControlFilled Sun Icon F5 Special Keyboard FunctionsColored Hot Keys Open Sun Icon F6Speaker Icons F10 Speaker Down Icon F11Speaker Up Icon F12 Microsoft Windows Keys Keyboard as a Numeric KeypadKeyboard as Cursors Switches and Status Indicators SwitchesStatus Indicators Multimedia Control Keys on selected models Using the Notebook PC Moving The Cursor Using the TouchpadPointing Device Scrolling on selected modelsTouchpad Usage Illustrations ClickingTappingCaring for the Touchpad Automatic Touchpad DisablingInserting an Expansion Card Storage DevicesExpansion Card Removing an Expansion CardOptical Drive Inserting an optical discUsing the Optical Drive Removing an optical disc Emergency ejectListening to Audio CD Flash Memory Card Reader Flash Memory Card ExamplesRemoving/Installing the screws Removing/Installing the drive Hard Disk DriveInstalling a Memory Card Removing a Memory Card Memory RAMConnections Modem ConnectionNetwork Connection Twisted-Pair CableWireless LAN Connection on selected models Ad-hoc modeInfrastructure mode Windows Wireless Network Connection Connecting to a networkBluetooth-enabled mobile phones Bluetooth Wireless Connection on selected modelsTurning on and Launching Bluetooth Utility Bluetooth-enabled computers or PDAsEnabling TPM Security On Security page, set TPM Security to EnabledTrusted Platform Module TPM on selected models Clearing TPM Secured DataFingerprint Registration on selected models You must swipe your finger multiple times for Cable connection Antenna placementAntenna Connections on selected models DTV/FM antenna connectionUsing the Notebook PC Appendix USB Hub Optional Optional AccessoriesVehicle Power Adapter USB Flash Memory DiskOptional Connections USB Keyboard and MousePrinter Connection Bluetooth Mouse Setup optional Select Don’t use a passkey and click Next Operating System and Software Support SoftwareSystem Bios Settings Boot DeviceSecurity Setting Password Check User Access LevelSave Changes Common Problems and Solutions Mechanical Problem FAN / Thermal Common Problems and SolutionsHardware Problem Power ON/OFF Error Service Specification, function, priceSoftware Problem Asus bundled software Blue screen with white text appears after system bootupUnknown Reason Blue screen with white text Software Problem Bios Updating the BiosCannot uninstall NIS Cannot login to MSN or Yahoo messenger servicesNIS is damaged and need reinstalling Symantec’s Norton Internet Security NISCommon Problems and Solutions Windows Vista Software Recovery Using Hard Disk PartitionUsing DVD on selected models Using the Recovery DVDGlossary ExpressCard CPU Central Processing UnitDevice Driver HardwareLaser Classifications Post Power On Self TestKensington Locks PCI Bus Peripheral Component Interconnect Local BusSystem Disk RAM Random Access MemorySuspend Mode TPM Trusted Platform Module on selected modelsRegional Playback Information Declarations and Safety StatementsDVD-ROM Drive Information Region DefinitionsNetwork Compatibility Declaration Internal Modem CompliancyOverview Non-Voice EquipmentCountry Applied More Testing Federal Communications Commission Statement CE Mark WarningFCC Radio Frequency Interference Requirements FCC Radio Frequency RF Exposure Caution StatementTTE Directive 1999/5/EC Wireless Operation Channel for Different Domains France Restricted Wireless Frequency BandsUL Safety Notices Power Safety RequirementNordic Lithium Cautions for lithium-ion batteries Optical Drive Safety Information Laser Safety Information Service warning label Cdrh RegulationsMacrovision Corporation Product Notice CTR 21 Approval for Notebook PC with built-in Modem Appendix a Software SecurityNetwork