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 4560
Page 1: ... Aspire 4560 4560G SERVICEGUIDE ...
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Page 11: ...CHAPTER 1 Hardware Specifications ...
Page 14: ...1 4 ...
Page 51: ...CHAPTER 2 System Utilities ...
Page 67: ...CHAPTER 3 Machine Maintenance ...
Page 70: ...3 4 ...
Page 100: ...3 34 Machine Maintenance 4 Remove the USB board from the lower case Figure 3 44 USB Board ...
Page 109: ...Machine Maintenance 3 43 6 Remove the LCD module from the lower cover Figure 3 60 LCD Module ...
Page 162: ...3 96 Machine Maintenance ...
Page 163: ...CHAPTER 4 Troubleshooting ...
Page 193: ...CHAPTER 5 Jumper and Connector Locations ...
Page 200: ...5 8 Jumper and Connector Locations ...
Page 201: ...CHAPTER 6 FRU List ...
Page 202: ...6 2 Aspire 4560 4560G Exploded Diagram 6 4 Main Assembly 6 4 LCD Assembly 6 6 FRU List 6 7 ...
Page 217: ...CHAPTER 7 Model Definition and Configuration ...
Page 218: ...7 2 Aspire 4560 4560G 7 3 ...
Page 325: ...CHAPTER 8 Test Compatible Components ...
Page 326: ...8 2 Microsoft Windows 7 Environment Test 8 4 ...
Page 332: ...8 8 Test Compatible Components ...
Page 333: ...CHAPTER 9 Online Support Information ...
Page 334: ...9 2 Online Support Information 9 3 ...
Page 336: ...9 4 Online Support Information ...