Acer TravelMate 430 TravelMate 430 Service Guide - Page 58

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 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 Recovery Diskette 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 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 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 Diskette This diagnostic diskette is for the Acer TravelMate 430 series notebook machine. You can find the utility in Service CD kit. It provides the following functions: 1. RTC Function Test 2. PIO Loop Back Test 3. CD ROM Function Test 4. Touchpad and USB Mouse Test 5. Video Model (R.G.B.) Test 6. Internal Keyboard Test 7. Num/Caps/Scroll Key Lock Test 8. Battery (Charge/Discharge) Test 9. Audio Test 10. Audio CD Play Function Test 11. Lid Switch Function Test 12. Easy Button Function Test 13. FAN Test 14. CRT Output Function Test To use the diagnostic programs, and system utilities, please boot the system from this service CD. The diagnostic programs contain autorun function under DOS. Please select the item you want to test under DOS mode according to the menu. IMPORTANT: 1The diagnostics program we use for TravelMate 430 series is not exactly the same as PQA (Product Quality Assurance), the diagnostic program we used to employ in other model. The system diagnostic utilities is provided by Acer Headquarters. You can utilize it as a basic diagnostic tool. To get this program, find it in the TravelMate 430 series service CD kit. To better fit local service 1 New added description. Please pay attention to it. 50 Chapter 2