Flash Utility; Executing Flash Program - Acer TravelMate 730 Service Manual

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
Use the AFlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM.
NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use AFlash.
NOTE: This program contains a readme.txt file. This readme.txt file will introduce how to use AFlash utility.

Executing Flash Program

IMPORTANT: If this diskette is not bootable, do the following actions before you use it:
1. Create a bootable disk.
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Copy all AFlash files into this bootable diskette.
3. Put the bootable disk into TravelMate 730 series mobile, then re-boot.
IMPORTANT: Never turn off the system power while Flash BIOS is programming. This will damage your
system.
4. After Flash BIOS is done, reboot the system.
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