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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 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 Phlash utilities to the bootable diskette.
3.
Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. The Phlash utility has auto-execution function.
System Diagnostic Diskette
This diagnostic diskette is for the Acer TravelMate 370 series notebook machine. However, system diagnostic
utility is not ready as service CD released. Acer HQ CSD will upload the utility to CSD website as soon as it is
ready.
Summary of Contents for TravelMate 370 series
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Page 10: ...2 Chapter 1 System Block Diagram ...
Page 12: ...4 Chapter 1 Bottom View 1 South Bridge 3 DIMM Slot 2 DIMM Slot 4 USB port 1 2 3 4 ...
Page 50: ...42 Chapter 3 ...
Page 51: ...Chapter 3 43 Removing the Battery 1 Slide the two battery latches 2 Then remove the battery ...
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Page 78: ...70 Chapter 5 Bottom View 1 South Bridge 3 DIMM Slot 2 DIMM Slot 4 USB port 1 2 3 4 ...
Page 92: ...84 Appendix B ...
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