Chapter 2
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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
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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 diskette at hand, then you should create a
Crisis Recovery
Diskette
before you use the flash utility.
NOTE:
Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the flash.
NOTE:
Please use the AC adaptor 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.
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 ASPIRE 5252
Page 4: ...IV ...
Page 10: ...X Table of Contents ...
Page 38: ...28 Chapter 1 ...
Page 69: ...Chapter 3 59 4 Detach the WLAN module from the WLAN socket ...
Page 86: ...76 Chapter 3 5 Lift the Bluetooth cable from the cable guides Discrete UMA ...
Page 97: ...Chapter 3 87 8 Remove the LCD assembly from the lower cover ...
Page 108: ...98 Chapter 3 5 Lift the microphone set clear of the panel ...
Page 119: ...Chapter 3 109 4 Replace the adhesive tape securing the inverter board cable to the LCD cover ...
Page 125: ...Chapter 3 115 7 Replace the adhesive tape to secure the antennas to the lower cover ...
Page 136: ...126 Chapter 3 4 Connect the USB cable to the mainboard and lock the connector ...
Page 144: ...134 Chapter 3 4 Connect the speaker cable B 5 Connect and lock the touchpad FFC C ...
Page 148: ...138 Chapter 3 4 Slide the HDD module in the direction of the arrow to connect the interface ...
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Page 254: ...244 Appendix B ...
Page 256: ...246 Appendix C ...
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