How to flash BIOS Aspire V3-551 Windows 7
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Do I put isflash.bin and InsydeFlash.exe on a bootable USB drive and boot from it?
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If you are able to boot your computer amd login into windows you may directly run it from inside windows. The BIOS is "
InsydeH20 BIOS".
I hope this helps! If this was useful, please hit 'Yes' or 'Like'! Thanks! 😊
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Hi,
The Support site has only one file with a Readme Notepad file,. its a Executable file, which you can run from windows,.
get the same http://global-download.acer.com/GDFiles/BIOS/BIOS/BIOS_Acer_2.14_A_A.zip?acerid=635176682589288818&Step1=NOTEBOOK&Step2=ASPIRE&Step3=ASPIRE V3-551&OS=ALL&LC=en&BC=ACER&SC=PA_6#_ga=1.13609335.1902783676.14135792430 -
Yes, I could run it from windows, but I need to run it from a USB or CD.Thanks
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Hi,
Its a Executable file to run from windows Environment,.0 -
Prepare a bootable USB stick, then download and copy the Flash utilities to the bootable USB stick.
There are many BIOS update released for this computer from V 1.02 to V2.11To flash BIOS v 1.02, At the command prompt, type Q5Wx8102.bat and press Enter to update BIOS.Ensure the AC power adaptor is connected to the power source.Do not disconnect the AC power adapterPerform the following to use the DOS Flash Utility:Copy the DOS mode flash files to the USB HDD.Press F2 during boot to enter the BIOS Setup Utility.
Select Boot menu to modify the boot priority order.Move the USB HDD to position
Insert the USB HDD and reboot the computer.Enter the BIOS folder.
At the command prompt, type Q5Wx8102.bat and press Enter to update BIOS.When updating Flash ROM is complete, the system automatically proceeds with updating and the system restarts automatically when finished.I hope this helps! If this was useful, please hit 'Yes' or 'Like'! Thanks! 😊
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I have a black screen of death acer aspire notebook computer.
Where do you get the Flash Utility?
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