Bios Flash Utility | Acer 7740G manual

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 disk at hand, then you should create a Crisis Disk (See “Steps for BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk” on page 108) before you use the Flash utility.

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

NOTE: Please connect the AC adapter 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.

Follow the steps below to run the Flash utility:

1.Rename the BIOS file as “XXXXXXX.FD”

2.Copy the “XXXXXXX.FD” file to a bootable USB device containing the Crisis Disk.

3.Turn off the system power.

4.Insert the USB device containing the renamed BIOS file and Crisis Disk to any USB port.

5.Make sure the AC adapter is connected to a power outlet and plugged in to the system.

6.Power on the system from an off state (i.e. cold boot) while holding down the Fn + ESC key.

7.After POST, release Fn + ESC key. The system should boot from the USB device and perform crisis recovery action.

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Contents

Aspire 7740 and 7740G Series Service Guide Revision History Copyright Gives precautionary measures to ProblemsProcedures Following conventions are used in this manual Preface Page Table of Contents FRU Field Replaceable Unit List 113 Features Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many featuresChapter Aspect ratio 17.3 HD+ 1600 x 103-/104-/107-key keyboard Touchpad pointing device 1024*768 800*600Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam Environment System Block Diagram Your Acer Notebook tour Top View Hotkeys Rear View Closed Front View Right View Indicators Computer has several easy-to-read status indicatorsIndicates when the hard disk drive is active Easy-Launch Buttons Lock Keys and numeric keypad Using the KeyboardF12 Special Key only for certain models Windows KeysOpen a text editor or word processor Chapter Windows Mobility Center Using the System Utilities Acer GridVista dual-display compatible Chapter Hardware Specifications and Configurations ProcessorCPU Fan True Value Table System Memory Bluetooth Interface Wireless Module 802.11b/g/nMemory Combinations LAN Module Optical Disc Drive Hard Disk DriveVendor & model name US & US+ RW DVD Blu-Ray Disc Drive DVD-RW Non Cprm & Cprm DVD+/-R Dual Blu-Ray Audio InterfaceAudio Controller Realtek ALC669X Yes/2.1 2W speakers Battery Video MemorySystem Board Major Chips Keyboard AC Adaptor System Power ManagementInput 100-240V~ 1.5A, 50-60Hz Output 19V, 65W/90W, 2-pin Chapter Bios Setup Utility System Utilities Navigating the Bios Utility Information Parameter Description Main Parameter Description Format/Option Security Clear or Set Setting a Password Page Boot Exit Bios Flash Utility This section teaches you how to remove HDD password Remove HDD PasswordRemove HDD Password Chapter Machine Disassembly and Replacement Disassembly Requirements Pre-disassembly Instructions Disassembly ProcessGeneral Information Main Screw List External Module Disassembly Process External Modules Disassembly Flowchart Removing the Battery Pack Removing the Optical Drive Module Removing the Back Cover Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module Pry loose and carefully lift and remove the back cover Removing the Wireless LAN Card M2 x L4 Silver Kgf-cm 86.9A552.4R0 Remove the wireless LAN card Removing the Dimm Module Remove the Dimm modules Chapter Main Unit Disassembly Process Removing the Heatsink Module Chapter Removing the CPU Chapter Removing the Middle Cover Removing the Keyboard Chapter Removing the LCD Module Chapter Remove the four screws B from the left and right hinges Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case Carefully remove the LCD module from the base unitPage Size Quantity Color Torque Removing the Touchpad and Button Boards Gently lift and detach the upper case from the lower case Chapter Page Size Quantity Color Torque Page Removing the Left Speaker Detach the touchpad board from the upper case Removing the USB Board Module Remove the left speaker from the upper board M2.5 x L4 Black Kgf-cm 86.00H59.734 Chapter Remove the USB board module from the lower case Chapter Removing the Modem Board Removing the Bluetooth Module Removing the Microphone Page Removing the Main Board Remove the microphone from the systemPage Remove the one screw G securing the main board in place Removing the Right Speaker Remove the right speaker from the lower case LCD Module Disassembly Process Removing the LCD Bezel Removing the LCD panel with the Brackets Detach the webcam cable from the webcam module Page Removing the LCD Brackets Removing the FPC Cable Removing the Web Camera Page Removing the Antennas Symptoms Verified Go To Power-On Self-Test Post Error System Check Procedures External Diskette Drive CheckExternal Optical Disk Drive Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Power System Check Memory Check Power-On Self-Test Post Error Message Touchpad Check Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes Error Messages Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence System board System RAM Failed at offset nnnnSystem board Extended RAM Failed at offset nnnn System board DMA Test Failed Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed Fixed Disk n None Invalid System Configuration Data Blinking cursor shown on LCD during System board Phoenix Bios Beep Codes Code Beeps Post Routine Description Setup Code Beeps Post Routine Description 100 Chapter LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error MessagePower-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in SequenceSpeaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Symptom / Error Action in SequencePage Undetermined Problems Intermittent ProblemsModem-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Main Board Code ConnectorChapter 105 Heatsink fan cable connector DC-in cable connectorOptical disk drive connector HDD1 connector Clearing Password Check and Bios Recovery Gap name in Aspire 7740/7740G Series is G29 Bios Recovery by Crisis Disk Page 110 Chapter Page 112 Chapter FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Exploded Diagram Aspire 7740/7740G Series FRU List Aceraspire 7740 UMACBKJV70CP no LX.PLY02.025/44 Cables CASE/COVER/BRACKET Combo Module Heatsink Keyboard Standard Black Texture Russian Mainboard Speaker 124 Chapter Appendix a Appendix a 125 Aspire 7740/7740G Series Appendix a 126 Appendix a 127 NBDCB4XS 128 Appendix a Appendix a 129 130 Appendix a Appendix a 131 132 Appendix a Appendix a 133 134 Appendix a Appendix a 135 136 Appendix a Appendix a 137 138 Appendix a Appendix a 139 140 Appendix a Appendix a 141 142 Appendix a 143 Appendix a Appendix a 144 145 Appendix a Appendix a 146 Test Compatible Components Appendix B Access Point Hardware Device Tests Device name Vendor Wireless Printer Appendix B 149 150 Online Support Information Appendix C 152 Index LCD bezel removing 80 LCD Brackets removing