Acer Aspire 2000 Service Manual

Also see for Aspire 2000: User guide Guía del usuario Manuel d'utilisation Manual do utilizador

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48 Chapter 2BIOS Flash UtilityThe BIOS flash memory update is 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: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis RecoveryDiskette before you use the Flash utility.NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Flash utilities.NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Flash utility. If the battery pack doesnot contain enough power to finish BIOS flash, you may not boot the system because the BIOS is notcompletely 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.System Diagnostic DisketteThis diagnostic diskette is for the Acer Aspire 2000 series notebook machine. However, systemdiagnostic utility is not ready as service CD released. Acer HQ CSD will upload the utility to CSD websiteas soon as it is ready.