Acer TravelMate 4010 TravelMate 4010 Service Guide - Page 56

BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions: T New versions of system programs T New features or options T 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. 1. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. Copy the Phlash utilities to the bootable diskette. 3. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. The Phlash utility has auto-execution function. Cear BIOS Password SOP 1. Copy MastID program to C: 2. Click Start-->Program-->Accessories-->Command Prompt 3. Go to C: directory 4. Run mastid.exe 5. Key in "01234567" as folloing picture 6. Get master password. Cear HDD Password SOP First, get HDD master ID: 1. Powr on the system. 2. Press "F2" to enter BIOS. 3. Use right arrow button to move to "Security" page. See the image below. 48 Chapter 2