Chapter 2
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BIOS Flash Utilities
The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions:
•
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 Phlash 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 Phlash utility.
NOTE:
Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash.
NOTE:
Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Phlash 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 Phlash.
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 5230
Page 6: ...VI ...
Page 14: ...4 Chapter 1 System Block Diagram ...
Page 64: ...52 Chapter 3 6 Remove the HDD cover as shown 7 Remove the WLAN cover as shown ...
Page 85: ...Chapter 3 73 6 Turn the upper cover over The upper cover appears as follows ...
Page 106: ...94 Chapter 3 7 Lift the Thermal Module clear of the Mainboard ...
Page 112: ...100 Chapter 3 6 Disconnect the left and right Inverter board cables as shown ...
Page 126: ...114 Chapter 3 3 Replace the RJ 11 cable in its housing ...
Page 137: ...Chapter 3 125 2 Replace the bracket as shown 3 Replace the single securing screw ...
Page 140: ...128 Chapter 3 2 Connect the seven cables on the mainboard as shown B C D E F G A ...
Page 152: ...140 Chapter 3 ...
Page 193: ...Chapter 6 181 ...
Page 200: ...188 Appendix B ...
Page 202: ...190 Appendix C ...
Page 205: ...193 Windows 2000 Environment Test 184 Wireless Function Failure 154 WLAN Board 54 ...
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