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Chapter 2
Using DMITools
The DMI (Desktop Management Interface) Tool copies BIOS information to EEPROM to be used in the DMI
pool for hardware management.
When the BIOS displays
Verifying DMI pool data
it is checking that the table correlates with the hardware
before sending to the operating system (Windows, etc.).
To update the DMI Pool, perform the following steps:
1.
Boot into DOS.
2.
Execute
dmitools
. The following messages report to screen to confirm completion:
•
dmitools /r ==> Read dmi string from bios
•
dmitools /wm xxxx ==> Write manufacturer name to eeprom (max. 16 characters)
•
dmitools /wp xxxx ==> Write product name to eeprom (max. 16 characters)
•
dmitools /ws xxxx ==> Write serial number to eeprom (max. 22 characters)
•
dmitools /wu xxxx ==> Write uuid to eeprom
•
dmitools /wa xxxx ==> Write asset tag to eeprom (max. 32 characters)
The following examples show the commands and the corresponding output information.
Read DMI Information from Memory
Input:
dmitools /r
Output:
Manufacturer (Type1, Offset04h): Acer
Product Name (Type1, Offset05h): TravelMate xxxxx
Serial Number (Type1, Offset07h): 01234567890123456789
UUID String (Type1, Offset08h): xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx
Asset Tag (Type3, Offset04h): Acet Asstag
Write Product Name to EEPROM
Input:
dmitools /wp Acer
Write Serial Number to EEPROM
Input:
dmitools /ws 01234567890123456789
4 ). Write UUID to EEPROM ( Create UUID from Intel WFM20.pdf )
Input:
dmitools /wu
5). Write Asset Tag to EEPROM
Input:
dmitools /wa Acet Asstag
NOTE:
When using any of the Write options, restart the system to make the new DMI data effective.
Summary of Contents for Aspire 7715Z Series
Page 6: ...VI ...
Page 10: ...X Table of Contents ...
Page 13: ...Chapter 1 3 System Block Diagram ...
Page 30: ...20 Chapter 1 ...
Page 52: ...42 Chapter 2 ...
Page 74: ...64 Chapter 3 4 Disconnect the following four cables from the Mainboard A B C D ...
Page 87: ...Chapter 3 77 4 Using both hands lift the Thermal Module clear of the Mainboard ...
Page 89: ...Chapter 3 79 4 Lift the CPU Fan clear of the Mainboard as shown ...
Page 95: ...Chapter 3 85 5 Lift the LCD Panel clear of the module ...
Page 103: ...Chapter 3 93 9 The Antennas and cables appear as shown when correctly installed ...
Page 108: ...98 Chapter 3 2 Replace the four screws and screw caps provided ...
Page 113: ...Chapter 3 103 5 Replace the FFC and press down as indicated to secure it to the Upper Cover ...
Page 124: ...114 Chapter 3 17 Replace the two screws securing the LCD Module to the Lower Cover ...
Page 132: ...122 Chapter 3 ...
Page 164: ...154 Chapter 6 Rear Assembly No Description Acer P N 1 HDD Cover 2 3 RAM Cover 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 ...
Page 174: ...Appendix A 164 Model Definition and Configuration Appendix A ...
Page 196: ...186 Appendix C ...
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