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

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.

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Prepare a bootable diskette.

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Copy the Phlash utilities to the bootable diskette.

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Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. The Phlash utility has auto-execution function.

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Remove BIOS Password

Please find J3 jumper on the main board. Then short the jumper to remove BIOS supervisor password. J3 locates under the memory module. Please see the image below.

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Chapter 3

Machine Disassembly and Replacement

This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting.

To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools:

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Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge

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Small Philips screw driver

Philips screwdriver

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Plastic flat head screw driver

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Tweezers

NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components.

When you remove the stripe cover, please be careful not to scrape the cover.

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