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Preface Notebook Computer W270HUQ Service Manual...
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Preface Notice The company reserves the right to revise this publication or to change its contents without notice. Information contained herein is for reference only and does not constitute a commitment on the part of the manufacturer or any subsequent ven- dor.
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Preface About this Manual This manual is intended for service personnel who have completed sufficient training to undertake the maintenance and inspection of personal computers. It is organized to allow you to look up basic information for servicing and/or upgrading components of the W270HUQ series notebook PC.
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Preface IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Follow basic safety precautions, including those listed below, to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to per- sons when using any electrical equipment: 1. Do not use this product near water, for example near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
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Preface Instructions for Care and Operation The notebook computer is quite rugged, but it can be damaged. To prevent this, follow these suggestions: Don’t drop it, or expose it to shock. If the computer falls, the case and the components could be damaged. Do not expose the computer Do not place it on an unstable Do not place anything heavy...
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Preface Avoid interference. Keep the computer away from high capacity transformers, electric motors, and other strong mag- netic fields. These can hinder proper performance and damage your data. Take care when using peripheral devices. Use only approved brands of Unplug the power cord before peripherals.
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Preface Battery Precautions • Only use batteries designed for this computer. The wrong battery type may explode, leak or damage the computer. • Do not continue to use a battery that has been dropped, or that appears damaged (e.g. bent or twisted) in any way. Even if the computer continues to work with a damaged battery in place, it may cause circuit damage, which may possibly result in fire.
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Preface Related Documents You may also need to consult the following manual for additional information: User’s Manual on CD/DVD This describes the notebook PC’s features and the procedures for operating the computer and its ROM-based setup pro- gram. It also describes the installation and operation of the utility programs provided with the notebook PC. System Startup 1.
Preface Contents Introduction ..........1-1 SATA DVD DUAL ............... A-6 LCD ....................A-7 Overview ..................1-1 Schematic Diagrams......... B-1 Specifications ..................1-2 External Locator - Top View with LCD Panel Open ......1-4 System Block Diagram ..............B-2 External Locator - Front & Right Side Views .........1-5 CPU 1/7 (DMI, PEG, FDI) .............B-3 External Locator - Left Side &...
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Preface LED, MDC, BT ................B-29 Audio Codec ALC269 ..............B-30 USB, Fan, TP, Multi-Conn ............B-31 5VS, 3VS, 1.05VS, 1.5VS_CPU ..........B-32 VDD3, VDD5 ................B-33 Power 1.5V/0.75V/1.8VS ............. B-34 Power 1.05VS ................B-35 Power 0.85VS ................B-36 Power V-Core1 ................B-37 Power V-Core2 ................
Chapter 1: Introduction Overview This manual covers the information you need to service or upgrade the W270HUQ series notebook computer. Informa- tion about operating the computer (e.g. getting started, and the Setup utility) is in the User’s Manual. Information about dri-vers (e.g.
Introduction External Locator - Top View with LCD Panel Open Figure 1 Top View 1. PC Camera (Optional) 2. LCD 3. Power Button 4. LED Status Indicators 5. Keyboard 6. Built-In Microphone 7. Touchpad & Buttons 17.3” (43.94cm) 1 - 4 External Locator - Top View with LCD Panel Open...
Introduction External Locator - Front & Right Side Views Figure 2 Front View 1. LED Power Indicators FRONT VIEW Figure 3 Right Side View 1. Microphone-In Jack 2. Headphone-Out RIGHT SIDE VIEW Jack 3. USB 2.0 Port 4. Optical Device Drive Bay 5.
Introduction External Locator - Left Side & Rear View Figure 4 Left Side View 1. DC-In Jack 2. External Monitor Port LEFT SIDE VIEW 3. RJ-45 LAN Jack 4. HDMI-Out Port 5. USB 3.0 Port 6. Vent 7. USB 2.0 Port 8.
Introduction External Locator - Bottom View Figure 6 Bottom View 1. Battery 2. Component Bay Cover 3. Vent 4. Hard Disk Bay Cover 5. Speakers 6. USIM Card Cover Overheating To prevent your com- puter from overhea- ting, make sure no- thing blocks any vent while the computer is in use.
Chapter 2: Disassembly Overview This chapter provides step-by-step instructions for disassembling the W270HUQ series notebook’s parts and subsystems. When it comes to reassembly, reverse the procedures (unless otherwise indicated). We suggest you completely review any procedure before you take the computer apart.
Disassembly NOTE: All disassembly procedures assume that the system is turned OFF, and disconnected from any power supply (the battery is removed too). Maintenance Tools The following tools are recommended when working on the notebook PC: • M3 Philips-head screwdriver •...
Disassembly Maintenance Precautions The following precautions are a reminder. To avoid personal injury or damage to the computer while performing a re- moval and/or replacement job, take the following precautions: Power Safety Warning 1. Don't drop it. Perform your repairs and/or upgrades on a stable surface. If the computer falls, the case and other Before you undertake components could be damaged.
Disassembly Disassembly Steps The following table lists the disassembly steps, and on which page to find the related information. PLEASE PERFORM THE DISASSEMBLY STEPS IN THE ORDER INDICATED. To remove the Battery: 1. Remove the battery page 2 - 5 To remove the HDD: 1.
Disassembly Removing the Battery Figure 1 Battery Removal 1. Turn the computer off, and turn it over. 2. Slide the latch in the direction of the arrow (Figure 1a a. Slide the latch and hold it 3. Slide the latch in the direction of the arrow, and hold it in place (Figure 1a in place.
Disassembly Removing the Hard Disk Drive The hard disk drive can be taken out to accommodate other 2.5" serial (SATA) hard disk drives with a height of 9.5mm Figure 2 (h). Follow your operating system’s installation instructions, and install all necessary drivers and utilities (as outlined in HDD Assembly Chapter 4 of the User’s Manual) when setting up a new hard disk.
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Disassembly 3. Remove the hard disk bay cover (Figure 3b Figure 3 4. Grip the tab and slide the hard disk in the direction of arrow (Figure 3c HDD Assembly 5. Lift the hard disk assembly out of the bay (Figure 3d Removal (cont’d.) 6.
Disassembly Removing the Optical (CD/DVD) Device Figure 4 Optical Device 1. Turn off the computer, remove the battery (page 2 - 5) and hard disk (page 2 - Removal 2. Remove the screw at point (Figure 4a 3. Use a screwdriver to carefully push out the optical device at point (Figure 4b a.
Disassembly Removing the System Memory (RAM) Figure 5 RAM Module The computer has two memory sockets for 204 pin Small Outline Dual In-line Memory Modules (SO-DIMM) supporting Removal DDRIII (DDR3) Up to 1066/1333 MHz. The main memory can be expanded up to 8GB. The SO-DIMM modules sup- ported are 1024MB and 2048MB DDRIII Modules.
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Disassembly 6. Gently pull the two release latches ( & ) on the sides of the memory socket in the direction indicated by the Figure 6 arrows (Figure 5c). The RAM module will pop-up Figure 5d , and you can then remove it RAM Module Removal (cont’d) c.
Disassembly Removing and Installing a Processor Figure 7 Processor Removal Processor Removal Procedure a. Remove the screws from 1. Turn off the computer, turn it over, and remove the battery (page 2 - 5) and the component bay cover (page 2 - the CPU heatsink.
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Disassembly 5. Turn the release latch towards the unlock symbol to release the CPU (Figure 9d). Figure 8 6. Carefully (it may be hot) lift the CPU up and out of the socket (Figure 9e). Processor Removal 7. Reverse the process to install a new CPU. (cont’d) 8.
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Disassembly Processor Installation Procedure Figure 9 1. Insert the CPU (Figure 9a), pay careful attention to the pin alignment, it will fit only one way (DO NOT FORCE Processor Installation IT!), and turn the release latch towards the lock symbol (Figure 9b).
Disassembly Removing the Wireless LAN Module Figure 10 Wireless LAN 1. Turn off the computer, turn it over, and remove the battery (page 2 - 5) and the component bay cover (page 2 - Module Removal 2. The Wireless LAN module will be visible at point on the mainboard (Figure 11a).
Disassembly Removing the Keyboard/CCD Figure 11 Keyboard / CCD 1. Turn off the computer, and remove the battery (page 2 - 5) and the component bay cover (page 2 - Removal 2. Remove screws from the bottom of the computer (inside the battery compartment), and then press at point a.
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Disassembly 7. Disconnect cables and remove screw Figure 12 8. Turn the computer over, remove screws from the bottom case. Keyboard / CCD 9. Turn the computer over, pry the top case off the bottom case at points & simultaneously, then run your Module Removal fingers around the inner frame of the top case at points 10.
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Disassembly 12. Run your fingers around the inner frame of the LCD panel at the points indicated by the arrows Figure 13 13. Lay the computer down on a flat surface with the top case up forming a 90 degree angle. Push the LCD front Keyboard / CCD panel upwards before carefully lifting it up.
Appendix A:Part Lists This appendix breaks down the W270HUQ series notebook’s construction into a series of illustrations. The component part numbers are indicated in the tables opposite the drawings. Note: This section indicates the manufacturer’s part numbers. Your organization may use a different system, so be sure to cross-check any relevant documentation.
Part List Illustration Location The following table indicates where to find the appropriate part list illustration. Table A - 1 Part List Illustration Part W270HUQ Location page A - 3 page A - 4 Bottom page A - 5 SATA BLU-RAY COMBO page A - 6 SATA DVD DUAL page A - 7...
Schematic Diagrams Appendix B: Schematic Diagrams This appendix has circuit diagrams of the W270HUQ notebook’s PCB’s. The following table indicates where to find the appropriate schematic diagram. Diagram - Page Diagram - Page Diagram - Page Table B - 1 System Block Diagram - Page B - 2 CougarPoint - M 6/9 - Page B - 19 Power 0.85VS - Page B - 36...
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Schematic Diagrams System Block Diagram CLICK BOARD 6 -7 1- W2 40 2-D 01 Huron River System Block Diagram VDD3,VDD5 AUDIO BOARD U SB +E AR PH ONE +E XT .M IC 5V,3V,5VS,3VS,1.5VS, 6 -7 1- C4 50 8-D 03 1.5VS_CPU POWER SWITCH BOARD Memory Termination...
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Schematic Diagrams CPU 1/7 (DMI, PEG, FDI) Sandy Bridge Processor 1/7 ( DMI,PEG,FDI ) 1 .0 5V S _V TT U 3 4A 20 mil J 2 2 P E G_ C OM P R6 3 2 4 .9_ 1 % _ 04 P E G_ IC OM P I J 2 1 P E G_ I CO MP O...
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Schematic Diagrams CPU 2/7 (CLK, MISC, JTAG) Processor Pullups/Pull downs 1 . 05 V S _ V T T Sandy Bridge Processor 2/7 PU/PD for JTAG signals H _P R O C H O T # R 41 0 62 _ 0 4 1.
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Schematic Diagrams CPU 3/7 (DDR3) Sandy Bridge Processor 3/7 ( DDR3 ) U34C U34D A B 6 A E 2 [ 9] M _A _D Q[63:0] M _A _C LK_D DR0 [9] [10] M _B_D Q[63:0] M _B_C LK _DDR 0 [10 ] S A _CLK [0] SB _CL K[0] A A 6...
Schematic Diagrams CPU 4/7 (Power) Sandy Bridge Processor 4/7 POWER U 3 4 F V C O R E 1 . 0 5 V S _ V T T PROCESSOR UNCORE POWER A G3 5 PROCES SOR CORE POWER 8.5A V C C 1 A G3 4 A H 13...
Schematic Diagrams CPU 5/7 (Graphics Power) Sandy Bridge Processor 5/7 ( GRAPHICS POWER ) POWER 1 . 5 V U 3 4G V G F X _ C O R E R 11 9 All VAXG = 33A A T 2 4 A K 3 5 V A X G 1 V A X G _ S E N S E...
Schematic Diagrams CPU 6/7 (GND) Sandy Bridge Processor 6/7 ( GND ) U34H U3 4I AT35 AJ22 V SS1 V SS81 AT32 AJ19 V SS2 V SS82 AT29 AJ16 T 35 V SS3 V SS83 V SS 1 61 VS S234 AT27 AJ13 T 34...
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Schematic Diagrams CPU 7/7 (RESERVED) Sandy Bridge Processor 7/7 ( RESERVED ) CFG Straps for Processor PEG Stati c Lane Reve rsal - CFG 2 is for th e 16x U 34 E CFG2 1: (Defa ult) Normal Oper ation ; Lan e # R S V D 28 A G 7 A K 2 8...
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Schematic Diagrams DDR3 SO-DIMM_0 SO-DIMM A CHANGE TO STANDARD J D I M M2 A [ 4] M_ A _ A [ 1 5 : 0] M _ A _ D Q [ 63 : 0 ] [ 4 ] M _ A _ A 0 M _ A _ D Q 0 J D I MM 2B...
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Schematic Diagrams DDR3 SO-DIMM_1 SO-DIMM B CHANGE TO STANDARD J D I M M1 A [ 4 ] M _ B _B [ 15 : 0 ] M_ B _ D Q [ 6 3: 0 ] [ 4 ] M _ B _ B 0 M_ B _ D Q0 J D I M M1 B...
Schematic Diagrams LVDS, Inverter 3 . 3 V S PANEL CONNECTOR 30Pin & 40 Pin Co-layout--LED 30Pin R 1 0 PANEL. V I N V I N V L E D 2 . 2 K _0 4 2 . 2K _ 0 4 J _L C D 2 * H C B 16 0 8 K F -1 21 T 25 P _ D D C _ D A T A...
Schematic Diagrams HDMI, CRT HDMI PORT 5 VS _ H D MI For ESD FOR INTEL GRAPHIC R 4 03 R 404 R D 3 R D 2 R D 1 H D MI B _D A T A2 P 5V S 5V S _H D MI *B A V9 9 R E C TI F I E R...
Schematic Diagrams CougarPoint - M 1/9 R T C V C C CougarPoint - M D 1 7 20mil 20mil B A T5 4 C S 3 3 . 3 V S V D D 3 C 4 66 1 u_ 6 . 3 V _ X5 R _0 6 C 4 6 8 (HDA,JTAG,SATA) R T C _ V B A T _ 1...
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Schematic Diagrams CougarPoint - M 2/9 3 . 3 V CougarPoint - M (PCI-E,SMBUS,CLK) R N 9 2 . 2 K _ 8P 4R _ 04 S MB _ C L K S MB _ D A T A S ML 0 _ D A T A S ML 0 _ C L K U 3 7B S MC _ C P U _ TH E R M...
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Schematic Diagrams CougarPoint - M 3/9 CougarPoint -M (DMI,FDI,GPIO) 3. 3V A C _ P R E S E N T R 54 4 1 0K _0 4 U 3 7 C P C I E _ W A K E # R 48 6 1 0K _0 4 B C 2 4...
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Schematic Diagrams CougarPoint - M 4/9 CougarPoint -M (LVDS,DDI,CRT) U 3 7 D J 4 7 A P 4 3 [ 1 1 ] B L ON L _ B K LT E N S D V O _ T V C L K I N N M4 5 A P 4 5 [ 1 1, 27 ]...
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Schematic Diagrams CougarPoint - M 5/9 Boot BIOS Strap BB S_ BI T1 BB S_ BI T0 Bo ot B IO S L oc at io n CougarPoint -M (PCI,USB,NVRAM) LP C Re se rv ed ( NA ND ) U 37 E A Y 7 FO R LAY OUT SW AP...
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Schematic Diagrams CougarPoint - M 6/9 B I O S _ R E C R 1 8 0 1 0K _0 4 3 .3V S CougarPoint - M (GPIO,VSS_NCTF,RSVD) R 1 8 4 *0 _ 0 4 BI OS R EC OV ER Y U 3 7F DI SA BL E- -- -R 34 9 NO S TU FF ( DE FA ULT ) EN AB LE -- -- -R 34 9 ST UF F...
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Schematic Diagrams CougarPoint - M 7/9 CougarPoint -M (POWER) 3 . 3V S L 1 7 HC B 1 00 5 K F -1 2 1 T2 0 5 V S POWER 1 . 0 5 V S U3 7 G V C CA _ D A C_ 3 .
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Schematic Diagrams CougarPoint - M 8/9 CougarPoint - M (POWER) CougarPoint power supply range Vo lt age R ai l Vol ta ge S0 I cc ma x Cur re nt ( A) 1 . 0 5V S _V C C A _C LK V_ CP U_I O 1.
Schematic Diagrams CougarPoint - M 9/9 CougarPoint (GND) U37 I U37H AY 4 VSS [15 9] VS S[25 9] VS S[0] AY 42 K 1 8 VSS [16 0] VS S[26 0] AY 46 K 2 6 AA 1 7 A K38 VSS [16 1] VS S[26 1]...
Schematic Diagrams New Card, Mini PCIE NEW CARD(Port 3) Sheet 22 of 43 New Card, Mini PCIE 10 /29 MINI CARD WLAN 3 . 3 V 20 mil C 4 7 2 11/01 0 . 1 u_ 1 6V _Y 5 V _0 4 J _M I N I 1 R 6 0 5 *0 _ 04...
Schematic Diagrams Card Reader/LAN JMC251C S D _C L K JMC251C 3. 3V _ LA N Switch ing Regulator C 4 54 ne ar P in# 41 close to PIN33 3 . 3 V S V D D 3 D VD D *1 0p _5 0V _N P O_0 6 1 1 /0 2 R 42 5...
Schematic Diagrams LAN (JMC251C), SATA HDD, ODD R 3 7 4 * 0_ 0 4 L 25 GIGA LAN (JMC251C) * W CM 20 1 2 F 2 S -S H O R T R 3 7 6 * 0 _0 4 R 3 7 5 * 0_ 0 4 L 2 9...
Schematic Diagrams USB 2.0 Connector PCH USB 2.0 Coonnector U S B30V C C C 162 0. 1u_16V _Y 5V _04 Sheet 26 of 43 USB 2.0 Connector R 558 0_06 C 495 100u_6. 3V_B _B U S BV C C J _U SB 3_1 U SB _PN 0_A U S B_PN 0_A _R...
Schematic Diagrams Audio Codec ALC269 C o m p o n e n t . AUDIO CODEC R 5 2 7 * 0_ 0 4 A LC269 VB 1 . 5V S D V D D _ I O P V D D 1 _ 2 5 V S La yo ut N ot e: V T1802P...
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Schematic Diagrams USB, Fan, TP, Multi-Conn USB 2.0 FAN CONTROL U 3 8 F O N # F ON G N D 5 V S V I N G N D 5V S _F A N V OU T G N D [ 2 7 ] C P U _ F A N V S E T...
Schematic Diagrams 5VS, 3VS, 1.05VS, 1.5VS_CPU S Y S 5 V S Y S 5 V V I N V I N 1 P R 22 4 P R 22 2 P C 2 P C 1 10 P C 1 11 1 0 K _ 04 1 0 K _0 4 D D_ON "L"...
Schematic Diagrams VDD3, VDD5 V R E F P R1 95 * 0 _0 4 P R7 7 0 _ 0 4 P C 1 9 5 1 u _ 10 V _ Y 5 V _ 0 6 P R 19 8 P R 1 9 7 E N_ 3 V E N_ 5 V...
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Schematic Diagrams Power 1.5V/0.75V/1.8VS V I N P D 4 P U 4 P C 51 P C 1 92 P C 1 9 1 P C 1 8 8 P C 1 86 u P 6 1 63 P Q5 2 R B 0 5 4 0S 2 MD U 2 6 57 1.5V...
Schematic Diagrams Power 1.05VS V I N PD10 PR 1 08 1.05VS _EN RB0540S2 100K_04 P R94 8.2K_1% _04 P Q17 11/03 [3,6, 31,33] S USB SC412A / uP6127 PQ53 M TN 70 02Z HS3 P C88 M E4894-G 1.05VS *0.
Schematic Diagrams Power V-Core1 P R 2 2 P C 1 1 1.05VS_VTT 1 0 _ 04 6 80 p _ 5 0V _ X 7 R _ 0 4 VCORE_1 P R 2 0 P R 1 9 1 . 2 1 K _ 1 %_ 0 4 B~ 4 35 0 2 4.
Schematic Diagrams Power V-Core2 VCORE_2 P C 2 2 3 P C1 3 3 P C 15 2 P C 1 4 9 P C 1 6 1 P R1 36 P C 11 9 P Q 2 9 P Q3 9 M D U 26 5 7 *M D U 26 5 7 2 .
Schematic Diagrams Charger, DC In CHARGER # Cha rge Current 3.0A # Cha rge Volt age 12.6V P Q3 7 V I N ME P 4 4 3 5Q 8 # Tot al P ower 60W JA C K 1 50 9 3 2-0 0 3 01 -0 0 1 P Q 2 5 11/0 4...
Schematic Diagrams Click Board CLICK BOARD CLE D_AC I N CLED_B AT_C HG CLE D_PW R CLED_B AT_FULL CR 2 CC 2 *220_04 0.1u_16V_Y5V _04 *0. 1u_16V _Y5V_04 *0.1u_16V _Y5V_04 *220 _04 *220_04 *220_04 P OWER ON C5VS C5VS CVDD 3 BAT LED L ED CD27...
Schematic Diagrams Audio Board/USB USB PORT A _ U S B V C C A _U S B V C C 2 A L5 H C B 1 6 08 K F -1 2 1T 2 5 60 mil A _U S B V C C A U 1 50 mils A C 1...
Schematic Diagrams Power Switch & LID Board POWER SW & LED & HOT KEY S _3 . 3 V S S _ 3 .3V POWER LID SWITCH IC SWITCH S D2 S _ 3. 3V S S _ 3 . 3V S R 2 *B A V 9 9 RE C TIF I E R S _ 3.
Download the BIOS computer model. 1. Go to www.clevo.com.tw and point to E-Services and click E-Channel. Note that BIOS ver- 2. Use your user ID and password to access the appropriate download area (BIOS), and download the latest BIOS files...
BIOS Update Use the flash tools to update the BIOS 1. Make sure you are not loading any memory management programs such as HIMEM by holding the F8 key as you see the message “Starting MS-DOS”. You will then be prompted to give “Y” or “N” responses to the programs being loaded by DOS.