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    Upgrading the BIOS of my 5315

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by faraz_k86, Feb 26, 2009.

  1. faraz_k86

    faraz_k86 Notebook Guru

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    Ive been reading the threads here on NBR, and i think the answers to all my problems lie in a BIOS upgrade.

    Im using windows XP and have BIOS version 1.27

    I went to acers website http://support.acer-euro.com/drivers/notebook/as_5315.html to downlaod the bios but there is nothing in the windows xp section, all bios versions are in the vista section.

    what now?

    can i use the vista bios? also what is the winflasher, is it safe? are there any safer alternatives to it?

    thx
     
    faraz_k86, Feb 26, 2009
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    Yeah, you can use the Vista version. This was tested many times in the past so I can assure you that the Vista BIOS updates for AS5315 work under XP.
     
    ATG, Feb 27, 2009
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    i searched around and couldnt find a proper winflasher guide or download link. the winflasher guide in the sticly does not seem to have any winflasher downloads link or any help.

    can anyone help me out here

    thx
     
    faraz_k86, Mar 3, 2009
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    What guide, all you need to do is download the archive(v1.43.zip), extract the files then extract the exe file from ICL50143_winflash.zip - ICL50143A.exe - and run it. Make sure your system is stable and you turn off ALL programs you may have running in the background. If something goes wrong and the update process is interrupted no matter how, you'll end up with a dead laptop.
     
    ATG, Mar 3, 2009
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    , thats a scary post, ATG. what are the chances of me screwing up??
     
    faraz_k86, Mar 3, 2009
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    lol, i just downloaded it and flashed it. it was easy. took around 40 seconds :)

    im at 1.43 now :)
     
    faraz_k86, Mar 3, 2009
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    In my opinion it's very important the you know how your system behavior. For example, if your system experience crashes/hangs for unknown reason and in a random times I will NOT update my BIOS because there is a chance my system to hang during the update process.
    If your system is stable though I recommend doing the following:
    1. Have the file extracted and prepared on your desktop.
    2. Restart the computer.
    3. After the restart turn off ALL the programs that are running in the background - antivirus, firewall, antispam, antimalware, sidebar, winamp etc. All of them!
    4. Run the ICL143A.exe, cross your fingers and run the update. In 30sec-1min range the update should be done and it will automatically restart/shutdown your computer.

    Remember, you're doing this at your own risk I cannot be held responsible if something goes wrong!

    Edit: Glad you updated without problem, I had some work to do so my "explaining post" came late.. :)
     
    ATG, Mar 3, 2009
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