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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 8530 Series
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Page 14: ...4 Chapter 1 System Block Diagram For Aspire 8730 8730Z Series ...
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Page 60: ...50 Chapter 2 ...
Page 77: ...Chapter 3 67 2 Remove the two captive screws securing the hard disk drive cover ...
Page 100: ...90 Chapter 3 19 Disconnect the Media console cable from LEDB1 on the main board ...
Page 118: ...108 Chapter 3 21 Remove the USB board module from the lower case ...
Page 124: ...114 Chapter 3 13 Detach any adhesive tapes and any cable that is glued to the LCD panel ...
Page 125: ...Chapter 3 115 14 Disconnect the FPC cable from the LCD panel ...
Page 142: ...132 Chapter 4 F5h Boot to Mini DOS F6h Clear Huge Segment F7h Boot to Full DOS Code Beeps ...
Page 149: ...Chapter 5 139 Motherboard Jumper and Connector Locations Chapter 5 ...
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Page 156: ...146 Chapter 6 Aspire 8730 8730Z 8530 Series Exploded Diagram ...
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