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System Utility Diskette
This utility diskette is for the Acer TravelMate 505 notebook machine. It provides the following functions:
1.
Panel ID Utility
2.
Thermal and Fan Utility
3.
Mother Board Data Utility
To use this diskette, first boot from this diskette, then a “Microsoft Windows 98 Startup Menu” prompt you to
choose the testing item. Follow the instructions on screen to proceed.
NOTE:
This program contains a readme.txt file. This readme.txt file will introduce each test utility and its
functions.
IMPORTANT:
If t his diskette is not bootable, do the following actions before you use it:
1.
Do system transfers.
2.
Copy HIMEM.SYS to A:\.
3.
Copy EMM386.EXE to A:\
Panel ID Utility
There is an EEPROM in the inverter which stores its supported LCD type ID code. If you replace an LCD with
one of a different brand or use a new inverter, the ID information in the inverter EEPROM should be updated.
Follow the steps below to see the LCD Panel ID:
1.
Follow the instructions on-screen to read current or to set new LCD Panel ID code.
NOTE:
When you set a new LCD Panel ID and the new LCD is not yet enabled (to function), connect an
external CRT to see the program execution process.
NOTE:
Make sure the new ID code you choose corresponds with the LCD brand and type. If you write a wrong
ID into the inverter, just reboot and re-execute the program and input the correct ID code.
2.
Restart the computer - the new LCD should work normally.
NOTE:
If LCD cannot display after changing the ID code, make sure you select the correct ID code, or try
reconnecting the LCD FPC cable connectors.
Thermal and Fan Utility
The system is equipped with sensors to protect against system overheating. By setting system and processor
thermal thresholds, the system can turn on the cooling fan or shut down automatically when temperatures
reach the defined threshold parameters. This utility will test fan, processor thermal and system thermal.
Mainboard Data Utility
This utility will display Mainboard Data (MBD) which includes header informaiton, product name, manufacture
name, UUID (Universally Unique IDentifiers) and serial number. This function can display and create MBD
data as well as store those information to LCD inverter EEPROM (not flash ROM). Following are specification
for this function.
1.
Read mother board data can display the MBD data.
2.
Create MBD header information, product name and manufacture name can create 3 informations and
write them to EEPROM automatically.
3.
Write MBD UUID can create and write a new UUID. This function is used when the original UUID is lost or
damaged. Use “Read Mother Board Data” first to keep the UUID.
4.
Write MBD serial number can keyin MBD serial number by user.
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