BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk

BIOS Recovery Boot Block:

BIOS Recovery Boot Block is a special block of BIOS. It is used to boot up the system with minimum BIOS initialization. Users can enable this feature to restore the BIOS firmware to a successful one once the previous BIOS flashing process failed.

BIOS Recovery Hotkey:

The system provides a function hotkey: Fn+Esc, for enable BIOS Recovery process when system is powered on during BIOS POST. To use this function, it is strongly recommended to have the AC adapter and Battery present. If this function is enabled, the system will force the BIOS to enter a special BIOS block, called Boot Block.

Steps for BIOS Recovery from USB Storage:

Before doing this, prepare the Crisis USB key. The Crisis USB key could be made by executing the Crisis Disk program in another system with Windows OS.

Follow the steps below:

1.Copy the xxxxx.wph BIOS file into the Crisis folder which is included with the crisis program.

2.Rename the xxxxx.wph file to BIOS.wph.

3.Plug in the USB disk.

4.Launch the wincris.exe program to create a USB Crisis Disk. Click Start to initiate the process.

5.Select the Quick Format option to format the disk and click Start. Follow the instructions on the screen to create the disk.

To use the Crisis USB key, do the following:

1.Plug USB storage into USB port.

2.Press Fn + ESC button then plug in AC power. The Power button flashes orange once.

3.Press Power button to initiate system CRISIS mode.

When CRISIS is complete, the system auto restarts with a workable BIOS.

4.Update the latest version BIOS for this machine by regular BIOS flashing process.

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5532 specifications

The Acer 5532 is a versatile laptop that strikes a balance between performance, portability, and affordability, making it an appealing choice for both casual users and students. This model is particularly recognized for its robust build quality, which ensures durability while maintaining a sleek aesthetic.

At the core of the Acer 5532 is an AMD processor, typically the Athlon or Turion series, which offers sufficient computing power for daily tasks such as web browsing, document editing, and multimedia consumption. The dual-core configuration allows users to multitask effectively, whether it’s streaming videos or running multiple applications simultaneously without significant lag.

The laptop features a 15.6-inch display, which is a sweet spot for many users. With a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels, it provides decent visuals for watching movies and doing office work. The screen is complemented by integrated AMD Radeon graphics, enabling casual gaming and smooth playback of HD videos.

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When it comes to storage, the Acer 5532 typically offers a hard disk drive (HDD) with a capacity ranging from 320GB to 500GB, which provides ample space for documents, photos, and software applications. Some models may also support upgradable components, allowing tech-savvy users to enhance performance as needed.

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