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Chapter 2
BIOS Flash Utility
The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions:
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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.
Fellow 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 8735
Page 6: ...VI ...
Page 10: ...4 Chapter 1 System Block Diagram ...
Page 54: ...50 Chapter 2 ...
Page 71: ...Chapter 3 67 2 Remove the two captive screws securing the hard disk drive cover ...
Page 94: ...90 Chapter 3 19 Disconnect the Media console cable from LEDB1 on the main board ...
Page 112: ...108 Chapter 3 21 Remove the USB board module from the lower case ...
Page 118: ...114 Chapter 3 13 Detach any adhesive tapes and any cable that is glued to the LCD panel ...
Page 119: ...Chapter 3 115 14 Disconnect the FPC cable from the LCD panel ...
Page 136: ...132 Chapter 4 F5h Boot to Mini DOS F6h Clear Huge Segment F7h Boot to Full DOS Code Beeps ...
Page 143: ...Chapter 4 139 ...
Page 144: ...140 Chapter 4 ...
Page 145: ...Chapter 5 139 Motherboard Jumper and Connector Locations Chapter 5 ...
Page 146: ...140 Chapter 5 ...
Page 150: ...144 Chapter 5 ...
Page 152: ...146 Chapter 6 Aspire 8735 8735G 8735ZG Series Exploded Diagram ...
Page 170: ...158 Appendix B ...
Page 172: ...160 Appendix C ...