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Aspire Digital 1520, 1360 manual BIOS Flash Utility

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BIOS Flash Utility

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.

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Contents

Service Guide Aspire 1360/1520 SeriesRevision History Copyright DisclaimerConventions Screen messagesPreface Page Chapter 1 System Introduction Table of ContentsChapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement Chapter 2 System UtilitiesTable of Contents Chapter 4 TroubleshootingPage Chapter FeaturesSystem Introduction PerformanceExpansion Human-centric designI/O Ports L1 Signal EGRET Block DiagramDiagram L3 SignalBoard Layout Top ViewBottom View DC Charger Board ConnectorPanel Front ViewLeft view ChapterRight View Item/ PortDescription Rear Panel IconBottom View DescriptionIndicators Keyboard Special keysLock keys Num lock on Embedded numeric keypadDesired access Num lock offWindows keys Hot Keys Hot Key1. Click on Start, Control Panel 2. Double-click on Regional and Language OptionsLaunch Keys ChapterBluetooth Controller/Chipset Does this Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsBIOS System Board Major ChipsMemory Combinations Second Level CacheSystem Memory LAN InterfaceLAN Interface SpecificationSpecification Modem InterfaceCD-ROM Interface DVD-ROM InterfaceChapter DVD-ROM Interface Combo Drive InterfaceSoft eject with emergency eject hole Combo Drive Interface DVD Dual InterfaceChapter CD-R SpecificationDVD Dual Interface Low Speed CD-RWAudio Interface VGA Display ResolutionDVD Dual Interface Video InterfaceCRT Display Resolutions VGA Display ResolutionLCD Display Resolution Video MemoryUSB Port BatteryParallel Port PCMCIA PortSpecification AC AdapterEnvironmental Requirements Power ManagementAC Adapter ChapterMechanical Specification SpecificationChapter Boot BIOS Setup UtilitySystem Utilities ChapterNavigating the BIOS Utility Main InformationBoot AdvancedInfo MainBoot AdvancedChapter Info AdvancedBoot MainDescription ChapterParameter OptionsUser Password is SecurityBoot Supervisor Password isSetting a Password Clear or SetClear or Set Removing a Password Changing a PasswordChapter Info BootNetwork Boot MainInfo ExitBoot MainBIOS Flash Utility Machine Disassembly and Replacement ChapterGeneral Information Before You BeginDisassembly Procedure Flowchart H*8 for Screw ListCushions H*6 for2. Then slide the battery out from the machine Removing the Battery1. To remove the battery, push the battery release latch Chapter3. Remove the dimm cover 4. Pop up the memory Removing the Memory Module1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 5. Then remove the memoryRemoving the Wireless LAN Board and the Modem Board Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module Disassembling the Hard Disk Drive ModuleRemoving the LCD Module Removing the Middle CoverRemoving the Launch Board Removing the LCD Module Chapter Disassembling the LCD Module Removing the LCD BezelRemoving the Inverter Board 15” LCD Removing the 15” TFT LCD Removing the LCD Brackets Removing the LCD Coaxial CableRemoving the LCD Hinges Removing the Keyboard Removing the RTC BatteryDisassembling the Main Unit Removing the Middle Cover Hook /FanInstalling the Processor Removing the Thermal ModuleRemoving the Processor Removing the Upper Case Assemly Removing the Touchpad Board Removing the Touchpad CableRemoving the VGA Thermal Plate Removing the CPU Heatsink Plate Removing the Second Fan BracketRemoving the ODD Module1 Removing the ODD Module2Removing the HDD Bracket Removing the Main Board Removing the DC Board Removing the I/O Port BracketRemoving the PCMCIA Slot Removing the Speaker Set12. See “Removing the Main Board” on page 10. See “Removing the ODD Module2” on page11. See “Removing the HDD Bracket” on page 13. See “Removing the DC Board” on pageSystem Upgrade Procedure Base Unit to Wireless UnitChapter TroubleshootingSymptoms Verified Go ToExternal CD-ROM Drive Check System Check ProceduresExternal Diskette Drive Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device CheckPower System Check Memory checkCheck the Power Adapter Check the Battery Pack Touchpad CheckPower-On Self-Test POST Error Message Index of Error Messages Error Code ListError Message List Error Message List Error MessagesFRU/Action in Sequence Error Message List No beep, power-on indicator turns off and LCD isBeeps POST CodeCode POST Routine Description2-1-2-3 Code BeepsPOST Routine Description Code For Boot Block in Flash ROMChapter BeepsIndicator-Related Symptoms Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error MessageLCD-Related Symptoms Power-Related SymptomsMemory-Related Symptoms Power-Related SymptomsPCMCIA-Related Symptoms Speaker-Related SymptomsKeyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Power Management-Related SymptomsPeripheral-Related Symptoms Modem-Related SymptomsIntermittent Problems Undetermined Problems How to Build NAPP Master Hard Disc Drive CD to Disk Recovery6. Put the Recovery CD to the optical drive. This step is to create image files to the system, you do not have to put the Recovery CD to the optical drive in order. Place one Recovery CD to the drive at one time till you finish all Recovery CDs 7. Then insert the System CD to the optical drive Chapter2. Put NAPP CD into the optical drive. Then boot up the system Disk to Disk Recovery1. Prepare NAPP CD, Recovery CD and System CD 4. NAPP CD will start to preload the system, please click YPage 7. Then insert the System CD to the optical drive ChapterChapter Chapter Jumper and Connector Locations ChapterTop View SW1-8 SW SettingsBottom View SW2-7FRU Field Replaceable Unit List ChapterAspire 1360/1520 Exploded Diagram ChapterAspire ChapterAspire Aspire ChapterAspire Aspire ChapterAspire Aspire ChapterAspire Aspire ChapterAspire Aspire ChapterAspire Aspire ChapterAspire WIRELESS ANTENNA RIGHT BLACKWIRELESS ANTENNA LEFT GRAY 50.A20V1.001Aspire ChapterAspire Aspire ChapterAspire Aspire ChapterChapter Model Name Definition Model Definition and ConfigurationAppendix A AspireAspire ODD/CardTest Compatible Components Appendix BMicrosoft Windows XP Environment Test SpecificationsDVD Dual Specifications Appendix BSpecifications Appendix BAppendix B Appendix C Online Support Information Appendix C Index Windows XP Environment Test