Bios Flash Utilities - Acer TravelMate P453-M Service Manual

BIOS Flash Utilities

BIOS Flash memory updates are required for the following conditions:
New versions of system programs
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New features or options
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Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted.
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Use the Flash utility to update the system BIOS Flash ROM.
NOTE: NOTE:
Create a Crisis Recovery Disc, if one is not available, before the Flash utility is used.
NOTE:
NOTE:
Do not install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when the Flash is used.
NOTE: NOTE:
Use the AC adaptor power supply when running the Flash utility. If battery pack does
not contain power to finish loading of the BIOS Flash, do not boot the system.
Perform the following to run the Flash:
1. Prepare a bootable diskette.
2. Copy the Flash utilities to the bootable diskette.
3. Boot the system from the bootable diskette.
NOTE: NOTE:
The Flash utility has auto execution function.
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