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System Utilities
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 TravelMate P643-V
Page 1: ...TravelMate P643M P643V P643MG SERVICEGUIDE...
Page 10: ...6...
Page 11: ...CHAPTER 1 Hardware Specifications...
Page 14: ...1 4...
Page 53: ...CHAPTER 2 System Utilities...
Page 70: ...2 18 System Utilities...
Page 71: ...CHAPTER 3 Machine Maintenance...
Page 74: ...3 4...
Page 87: ...Machine Maintenance 3 17 6 Pull the HDD from the rubber holder Figure 1 17 HDD Rubber Holder...
Page 91: ...Machine Maintenance 3 21 6 Remove the WLAN module from the slot Figure 1 24 WLAN Module...
Page 117: ...Machine Maintenance 3 47 6 Lift the LCD module from the lower cover Figure 1 69 LCD Module...
Page 167: ...Machine Maintenance 3 97 5 Connect the HDD cable Figure 1 154 HDD Cable...
Page 174: ...3 104 Machine Maintenance...
Page 175: ...CHAPTER 4 Troubleshooting...
Page 205: ...CHAPTER 5 Jumper and Connector Locations...
Page 214: ...5 10 Jumper and Connector Locations...
Page 215: ...CHAPTER 6 FRU List...
Page 229: ...CHAPTER 7 Test Compatible Components...
Page 230: ...7 2 Microsoft Windows 7 Environment Test 7 4...
Page 240: ...7 12 Test Compatible Components...
Page 241: ...CHAPTER 8 Online Support Information...
Page 242: ...8 2...
Page 244: ...8 4 Online Support Information...