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Chapter 2
BIOS Flash Utilities
The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions:
•
New versions of system programs
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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 flash utilities to the bootable diskette.
3.
Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. The flash utility has auto-execution function.
Summary of Contents for 5515 5879 - Aspire - Athlon 1.6 GHz
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Page 10: ...X Table of Contents ...
Page 31: ...Chapter 1 21 ...
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Page 56: ...Chapter 3 45 3 Carefully open the memory cover 4 Remove the HDD cover as shown ...
Page 59: ...48 Chapter 3 7 Press down on the locking catch to release the ODD cover and remove ...
Page 74: ...Chapter 3 63 8 Carefully remove the LCD module from the chassis ...
Page 104: ...Chapter 3 93 18 Reconnect the left side of the spring as shown ...
Page 107: ...96 Chapter 3 2 Replace the four screws and the rubber screw caps provided ...
Page 112: ...Chapter 3 101 7 Replace the six securing screws in the mainboard ...
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Page 155: ...144 Chapter 5 ...
Page 175: ...164 Appendix C ...