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Chapter 2
Using DMITools
The DMI (Desktop Management Interface) Tool copies BIOS information to EEPROM to be used in the DMI
pool for hardware management.
When the BIOS displays
Verifying DMI pool data
it is checking that the table correlates with the hardware
before sending to the operating system (Windows, etc.).
To update the DMI Pool, perform the following steps:
1.
Boot into DOS.
2.
Execute
dmitools
. The following messages report to screen to confirm completion:
•
dmitools /r ==> Read dmi string from bios
•
dmitools /wm xxxx ==> Write manufacturer name to eeprom (max. 16 characters)
•
dmitools /wp xxxx ==> Write product name to eeprom (max. 16 characters)
•
dmitools /ws xxxx ==> Write serial number to eeprom (max. 22 characters)
•
dmitools /wu xxxx ==> Write uuid to eeprom
•
dmitools /wa xxxx ==> Write asset tag to eeprom (max. 32 characters)
The following examples show the commands and the corresponding output information.
Read DMI Information from Memory
Input:
dmitools /r
Output:
Manufacturer (Type1, Offset04h): Acer
Product Name (Type1, Offset05h): JE51_DN
Serial Number (Type1, Offset07h): 01234567890123456789
UUID String (Type1, Offset08h): xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx
Write Manufacturer Name to EEPROM
Input:
dmitools /wm Packard Bell
Write Product Name to EEPROM
Input:
dmitools /wp New95
Write Serial Number to EEPROM (Create UUID from Intel WFM20.pdf)
Input:
dmitools /ws 01234567890123456789
Write UUID to EEPROM
Input:
dmitools /wu
Write Asset Tag to EEPROM
Input:
dmitools /wa Acet Asstag
NOTE:
When using Write options, restart the system to make the new DMI data effective.
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 ...
Page 158: ...148 Chapter 3 ...
Page 186: ...176 Chapter 3 ...
Page 254: ...244 Appendix B ...
Page 256: ...246 Appendix C ...
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