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Acer 5538 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.

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Acer 5538 manual Bios Flash Utility

Contents

Aspire 5538 Series Service Guide Revision History Copyright IIIConventions Preface Page Table of Contents Troubleshooting 152 ViiiJumper and Connector Locations 177 Windows XP Environment TestTable of Contents Features ChapterDimensions and Weight Power subsystemCommunication Privacy controlOperating 20% to 80% Non-operating 20% to 80% Chapter System Block Diagram Icon Description Your Notebook TourFront View HDD Closed Front ViewLeft View Right View HdmiBase View Rear ViewIndicators Icon Function DescriptionTouchPad Basics Function Left Button Right Button Main TouchPadUsing the Keyboard Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypadWindows Keys Key DescriptionHot Keys Hotkey Icon Function DescriptionUS dollar sign Euro symbolSpecial Keys Hardware Specifications and Configurations RPM Video SpecificationsHard Disk Drive Interface Specifications Rate Mbytes/sec Max DC Power Requirements Voltage Performance Specifications Buffer size Interface LPL LP156WH3 Samsung TLA1 LED SpecificationsSuper-Multi Drive Module Bluetooth Specification Audio Codec and Amplifier SpecificationLAN Interface Specification Keyboard SpecificationWireless LAN Specification FOXATHXB63BGN 802.11gBattery Specification Bios Setup Utility Navigating the Bios UtilityInformation Parameter DescriptionMain Parameter Description Format/OptionPCI AdvancedParameter Description Submenu Items OHCI0 OHCI1OHCI2 OHCI3Enabled or SecurityParameter Description Option Clear or SetSetting a Password Removing a PasswordChanging a Password ContinuePower Acpi S3Boot IDE0 WDC WD2500BEVT-22ZCT0Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes ExitBios Flash Utility DOS Flash Utility IDE0 WDC WD2500BEVT-22ZCT0WinFlash Utility Select Enter Unlock Password and press Enter Remove HDD/BIOS Password UtilitiesRemove HDD Password Removing Bios Passwords Miscellaneous Utilities Using Boot Sequence SelectorUsing DMITools Using the LAN MAC Utility Example 1 Read DMI Information from MemoryChapter Disassembly Requirements Related InformationPre-disassembly Instructions Disassembly ProcessGeneral Information Main Screw List Quantity Part NumberScrew List Step Quantity External Module Disassembly ProcessExternal Modules Disassembly Flowchart Removing the Battery Pack Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type HDD Module M2.5*4 Step Size Quantity Screw Type HDD Carrier M3*3 Removing the Optical Disk Drive Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type ODD Module M2.5*3 Step Size Quantity Screw Type ODD Bracket M2*3 Removing the Dimm Module Chapter Remove the Dimm Chapter Removing the Wlan Board Step Size Quantity Screw Type Wlan Board M2*3 Remove the Wlan Board from the Mainboard Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly FlowchartStep Screw Quantity Removing the Keyboard Chapter Removing the Upper Cover Step Size Quantity Screw Type Upper Cover M2.5*8Chapter Step Size Quantity Screw Type Upper Cover M2.5*6 Chapter Removing the Button Board Step Size Quantity Screw Type Button Board M2*3Chapter Page Removing the Touchpad Bracket Step Size Quantity Screw TypePage Removing the Power Board Step Size Quantity Screw Type Power Board M2.5*3Page Removing the Speaker Modules Step Size Quantity Screw Type Speaker Module M2.5*3Page Removing the Media Board Step Size Quantity Screw Type Media Board M2.5*3Page Removing the Bluetooth Module Removing the I/O Board Step Size Quantity Screw Type Board M2.5*6 Page Removing the DC-In Cable Removing the Mainboard Step Size Quantity Screw Type Mainboard M2.5*5 Page Removing the LCD Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type Removing the Fan Step Size Quantity Screw Type Fan M2.5*6Lift the fan away from the Mainboard Chapter Removing the Thermal Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type Thermal Module M2.5*6Removing the CPU LCD Module Disassembly Process LCD Module Disassembly FlowchartRemoving the LCD Bezel Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Bezel M2.5*4Chapter Removing the Camera Board Removing the LCD Panel Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Panel M2*3Removing the FPC Cable Chapter Removing the LCD Brackets Removing the Microphone Page Removing the Antennas Page LCD Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the AntennasReplacing the Microphone 105 Chapter Replacing the LCD Brackets Replacing the FPC Cable Replacing the LCD Panel Replacing the Camera Board Replacing the LCD Bezel 111 Chapter Page Main Unit Reassembly Process Replacing the LCD ModulePage Replacing the CPU Replacing the Thermal ModulePage Replacing the Fan Insert the single screw to secure the fan to the Mainboard Replacing the Mainboard Page Connect the Microphone Cable to the Mainboard Replacing the I/O Board Connect the cable to the Mainboard Replacing the Bluetooth Module Replacing the Media Board Page Replacing the Speaker Modules Page Replacing the Power Board Replacing the Touchpad Bracket TouchPad M2*3 Bracket Replacing the Button Board Replace the mylar sheet covering the Button Board Replacing the Upper Cover Insert the six securing screws into the Upper Cover Page 137 Chapter Replacing the Keyboard 139 Chapter External Module Reassembly Process Replacing the Wlan BoardReplacing the Dimm Modules Page Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module Chapter 144 Replacing the ODD Chapter 146 Replacing the Lower Covers Page Replacing the Battery Page 151 Chapter Common Problems Symptoms Verified Go ToPower On Issue Computer Shutsdown IntermittentlyNo Display Issue No Post or VideoRandom Loss of Bios Settings Abnormal Video DisplayLCD Failure Built-In Keyboard FailureTouchpad Failure Internal Speaker FailureSound Problems Internal Microphone Failure Microphone ProblemsSelect Set up microphone Select Startup Repair HDD Not Operating CorrectlySelect Repair your computer ODD Failure ODD Not Operating CorrectlyDiscs Do Not Play Drive Not Detected USB Failure Right side Wireless Function Failure Bluetooth Function Failure Easy Button FailureThermal Unit Failure Other Failures Intermittent ProblemsExternal Mouse Failure Undetermined Problems DimmPost Code Tables SecMemory Post Code DescriptionDLL Timing Control Registers, Rcomp settings BDS & Specific action Each Peim entry point used in 80PORTPeisbsmbusarpdisabled SmarttimerWatchdogtimer CF9RESETBootpriority FvbserviceSmbios SavememoryconfigOemsetupbrowser SetupmouseDxeoemservice DXE SecurityhddpasswordserviceSmmoemservice SmmihisiSMMINT15MICROCODE SmmpnpTop View Bottom View Clearing Password Check and Bios Recovery Clearing Password CheckSteps for Clearing Bios Password Check Hardware Open Gap DescriptionBios Recovery by Crisis Disk Bios Recovery Boot BlockBios Recovery Hotkey Steps for Bios Recovery from USB StorageFRU Field Replaceable Unit List Description Acer P/N Aspire 5538 Exploded DiagramsMain Assembly LCD Assembly Aspire 5538 FRU List Acer PN Acer DescriptionPower Board Foxconn Bluetooth FOXBRM2.0 F/WTP Board IO BoardCASE/COVER/BRACKET Assembly LCD CableAntenna Wlan Antenna WLAN-AUX LLower Case LCD CoverLCD Bezel CPU/PROCESSORSata LF F/WFG011J HeatsinkFAN Thermal MOUDLE-UMALCD Mainboard UMAMemory HYMP112S64CP6-Y5 LFScrew List Acer P/N DescriptionScrew M2D 3L K 3.05D NI NL EAX20HDDERINGSCREWCLIPModel Country Acer Part No Description Appendix aAspire 5538 Series Appendix a Appendix a 194 Model Country Acer Part No Description Appendix a 196 Model VGA ChipAppendix a 198 Reader Model MemoryExtra Card Appendix a 200 McAfee 1-Built AS5538G-313G32Mi Model Wireless OS-Country Kit LAN LAN1VHP32 VHP32ATFI2FI11 Appendix a 204 Hungarian Appendix a 206 207 Test Compatible Components Appendix BWindows XP Environment Test Vendor Type Description KeyboardWiFi Antenna Wireless LANNB Chipset SB ChipsetOnline Support Information Appendix CBios CPUODD Bios 216