System Utilities
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BIOS Flash Utilities
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BIOS Flash memory updates are required for the following conditions:
New versions of system programs
New features or options
Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted.
Use the Flash utility to update the system BIOS Flash ROM.
NOTE:
NOTE
:
If a Crisis Recovery Disc is not available, create one before Flash utility is used.
NOTE:
NOTE
:
Do not install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when Flash is used.
NOTE:
NOTE
:
Use AC adaptor power supply when running Flash utility. If battery pack does
not contain power to finish loading BIOS Flash, do not boot system.
Perform the following to run Flash.
1. Rename the BIOS file as “XXXXXXX.FD”.
2. Copy the “XXXXXXX.FD” file to a bootable USB device containing the Crisis Recovery
disk files.
3. Turn off the computer.
4. Insert the USB device containing the renamed BIOS file and the Crisis Recovery disk files
to any USB port.
5. Press and hold the
Fn
+
Esc
keys (this is the BIOS recovery hotkey), then press the
power button.
6. Release the
Fn
+
Esc
keys after POST.
NOTE:
NOTE
:
Flash utility has auto execution function.
Summary of Contents for Aspire 5560
Page 1: ... Aspire 5560 SERVICEGUIDE ...
Page 10: ...6 ...
Page 11: ...CHAPTER 1 Hardware Specifications ...
Page 14: ...1 4 ...
Page 52: ...1 42 Hardware Specifications and Configurations ...
Page 53: ...CHAPTER 2 System Utilities ...
Page 69: ...CHAPTER 3 Machine Maintenance ...
Page 72: ...3 4 ...
Page 81: ...Machine Maintenance 13 5 Pry the ODD bezel off the module Figure 3 10 ODD Bezel ...
Page 86: ...18 Machine Maintenance 4 Remove the WLAN module from the slot Figure 3 18 WLAN Module ...
Page 97: ...Machine Maintenance 29 4 Lift the speakers from the upper cover Figure 3 38 Speaker Screws ...
Page 112: ...44 Machine Maintenance 6 Remove the LCD module from the lower case Figure 3 62 LCD Module ...
Page 167: ...CHAPTER 4 Troubleshooting ...
Page 198: ...4 32 Troubleshooting ...
Page 199: ...CHAPTER 5 Jumper and Connector Locations ...
Page 205: ...CHAPTER 6 FRU List ...
Page 206: ...6 2 Aspire 5560 Exploded Diagrams 6 4 Main Assembly 6 4 LCD Assembly 6 5 FRU List 6 7 ...
Page 220: ...6 16 FRU Field Replaceable Unit List ...
Page 221: ...CHAPTER 7 Model Definition and Configuration ...
Page 222: ...7 2 Aspire 5560 7 3 ...
Page 223: ...Model Definition and Configuration 7 3 Model Definition and Configuration Aspire 5560 0 ...
Page 224: ...7 4 Model Definition and Configuration ...
Page 225: ...CHAPTER 8 Test Compatible Components ...
Page 226: ...8 2 Microsoft Windows 7 Environment Test 8 4 ...
Page 236: ...8 12 Test Compatible Components ...
Page 237: ...CHAPTER 9 Online Support Information ...
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Page 240: ...9 4 Online Support Information ...