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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 Extensa 5430 Series
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Page 9: ...IX Table of Contents Online Support Information 163 Index 165...
Page 10: ...X Table of Contents...
Page 13: ...Chapter 1 3 System Block Diagram...
Page 46: ...36 Chapter 1...
Page 62: ...52 Chapter 2...
Page 108: ...98 Chapter 3 12 Detach any adhesive tapes and any cable that is glued to the LCD panel...
Page 112: ...102 Chapter 3 9 Remove the Web camera from the back cover...
Page 126: ...116 Chapter 4 F5h Boot to Mini DOS F6h Clear Huge Segment F7h Boot to Full DOS Code Beeps...
Page 133: ...Chapter 5 123 Top and Bottom View Jumper and Connector Locations Chapter 5...
Page 134: ...124 Chapter 5...
Page 138: ...128 Chapter 6 TravelMate 5530 5230 Series Exploded Diagram...
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Page 172: ...162 Appendix B...
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