Bios Flash Utility | eMachines E628 guide

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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eMachines E628 manual Bios Flash Utility

Contents

EMachines E628 Series Service Guide Revision History Copyright III Conventions Preface Page Table of Contents Viii Jumper and Connector Locations 173 Windows XP Environment Test Table of Contents Features Chapter Dimensions and Weight Power subsystemCommunication Privacy control Operating 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 Hdmi Base View Rear View Indicators Icon Function Description TouchPad Basics Function Left Button Right Button Main TouchPad Using the Keyboard Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad Windows Keys Key Description Hot Keys Hotkey Icon Function Description US dollar sign Euro symbolSpecial Keys Hardware Specifications and Configurations System Memory Specification Video SpecificationsHard Disk Drive Interface Specifications 8GB RPM Rate Mbytes/sec Max DC Power Requirements Voltage LPL LP156WH3 Samsung TLA1 LED SpecificationsSuper-Multi Drive Module Audio Codec and Amplifier Specification LAN Interface SpecificationKeyboard Specification Mini Card Specification Wireless LAN Specification FOXATHXB63BGN 802.11g Battery Specification Bios Setup Utility Navigating the Bios Utility Information Parameter Description Main Parameter Description Format/Option PCI AdvancedParameter Description Submenu Items OHCI0 OHCI1OHCI2 OHCI3 Enabled or SecurityParameter Description Option Clear or Set Setting a Password Removing a Password Changing a Password Continue Power Acpi S3 Boot IDE0 WDC WD2500BEVT-22ZCT0 Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Bios Flash Utility DOS Flash Utility IDE0 WDC WD2500BEVT-22ZCT0 WinFlash 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 Memory Chapter Disassembly Requirements Related Information Pre-disassembly Instructions Disassembly ProcessGeneral Information Main Screw List Quantity Part Number Screw 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*3 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 Flowchart Step Screw Quantity Removing the Keyboard Chapter Removing the Upper Cover Step Size Quantity Screw Type Upper Cover M2.5*8 Chapter Step Size Quantity Screw Type Upper Cover M2.5*6 Chapter Removing the Button Board Step Size Quantity Screw Type Button Board M2*3 Removing the Touchpad Bracket Step Size Quantity Screw Type Chapter Removing the Power Board Step Size Quantity Screw Type Power Board M2.5*3 Chapter Removing the Speaker Modules Step Size Quantity Screw Type Speaker Module M2.5*3 Chapter Removing the Media Board Step Size Quantity Screw Type Media Board M2.5*3 Chapter 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*6 Page Removing the LCD Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Module M2.5*6 Removing the Fan Step Size Quantity Screw Type Fan M2.5*6 Lift the fan away from the Mainboard Chapter Removing the Thermal Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type Thermal Module M2.5*6 Removing the CPU LCD Module Disassembly Process LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart Removing the LCD Bezel Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Bezel M2.5*4 Chapter Lift up the bezel and remove it from the LCD Module Chapter Removing the Camera Board Removing the LCD Panel Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Panel M2*3 Removing the FPC Cable Page Removing the LCD Brackets Removing the Microphone Chapter Removing the Antennas 101 Chapter LCD Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the Antennas Replacing the Microphone Page Replacing the LCD Brackets Replacing the FPC Cable Replacing the LCD Panel Replacing the Camera Board Replacing the LCD Bezel 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 Step Size Quantity Screw Type Mainboard M2.5*5 Replacing the I/O Board Connect the cable to the Mainboard Replacing the Media Board Replacing the Speaker Modules Page Replacing the Power Board Replacing the Touchpad Bracket TouchPad M2*3 Bracket Replacing the Button Board 129 Chapter Replacing the Upper Cover Insert the seven securing screws into the Upper Cover Page 133 Chapter Replacing the Keyboard 135 Chapter External Module Reassembly Process Replacing the Wlan Board Replacing the Dimm Modules Page Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module Step Size Quantity Screw Type HDD Module M2.5*4 Replacing the ODD Chapter 142 Replacing the Lower Covers Page Replacing the Battery Page 147 Chapter Common Problems Symptoms Verified Go To Power On Issue Computer Shutsdown Intermittently No Display Issue No Post or Video Random Loss of Bios Settings Abnormal Video Display LCD Failure Built-In Keyboard Failure Touchpad Failure Internal Speaker Failure Sound Problems Internal Microphone Failure Microphone ProblemsSelect Set up microphone Select Startup Repair HDD Not Operating CorrectlySelect Repair your computer ODD Failure ODD Not Operating Correctly Discs Do Not Play Drive Not Detected USB Failure Right side Wireless Function Failure Bluetooth Function Failure Easy Button Failure Thermal Unit Failure Other Failures Intermittent ProblemsExternal Mouse Failure Undetermined Problems Dimm Post Code Tables SecMemory Post Code Description DLL Timing Control Registers, Rcomp settings BDS & Specific action Each Peim entry point used in 80PORT Peisbsmbusarpdisabled SmarttimerWatchdogtimer CF9RESET Bootpriority FvbserviceSmbios Savememoryconfig Oemsetupbrowser SetupmouseDxeoemservice DXE Securityhddpasswordservice Smmoemservice SmmihisiSMMINT15MICROCODE Smmpnp Top View Bottom View Clearing Password Check and Bios Recovery Clearing Password CheckSteps for Clearing Bios Password Check Hardware Open Gap Description Bios Recovery by Crisis Disk Bios Recovery Boot BlockBios Recovery Hotkey Steps for Bios Recovery from USB Storage FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Description Acer P/N Aspire 5538 Exploded DiagramsMain Assembly LCD Assembly Aspire 5538 FRU List Acer PN Acer Description Power Board Foxconn Bluetooth FOXBRM2.0 F/WTP Board IO Board Power Cord US 3 PIN Power Cord EU 3 PINPower Cord AUS 3 PIN Power Cord UK 3 PIN RAM Door HDD DoorODD BEZEL-SM Upper Case Assy ODD SUPER-MULTI Drive Module HDD/HARD Disk DriveSata LF F/W FG011J Sata LF F/WFG001J Keyboard Thermal MOUDLE-UMAThermal MOUDLE-DIS LCD Assy LEC LCD Module 15.6 Wxga Glare WANTENNA, Camera LCD Panel Screw List Acer P/N Description 188 Chapter Chapter 189 Model Country Acer Part No Description Appendix aAspire 5538 Series Appendix a Appendix a 192 Model Country Acer Part No Description Appendix a 194 Model VGA Chip Appendix a 196 Reader Model MemoryExtra Card Appendix a 198 McAfee 1-Built AS5538G-313G32Mi Model Wireless OS-Country Kit LAN LAN1 VHP32 VHP32ATFI2FI11 Appendix a 202 Hungarian Appendix a 204 205 Test Compatible Components Appendix B Windows XP Environment Test Vendor Type Description Keyboard WiFi Antenna Wireless LANNB Chipset SB Chipset Online Support Information Appendix C Bios CPU ODD Bios 214