Aspire XC600 Service Guide 73
Configuring the ME Firmware
You need to disable the Manageability Engine (ME) firmware before updating the BIOS. Use the
ME_DISABLE jumper to do this.
• 1-2 position: Normal operation (default)
• 2-3 position: ME disable
To disable the ME firmware:
1. Turn off the power to the computer and all peripherals.
2. Unplug the power cord from the computer.
3. Unp
lug the network cable and all connected peripheral devices from the computer.
4. Place the computer on a flat, steady surface with the rear cover facing upward.
5. Remove the computer cover by following the procedures described on page 26.
6. Remove the grap
hics card by following the procedure described on page 34.
7. If necessa
ry, remove any other assemblies or cables that prevent access to the ME_DISABLE jumper.
8. Locate the ME_DISABLE jumper on the mainboard.
9. Remove the ju
mper block and set it over the 2-3 pins for 20 to 30 seconds.
10. Return the jumpe
r block to its default 1-2 position.
11. Rein
stall the graphics card.
12. Reinstall any any other assemblies or cables that have previously been removed.
13. Rein
stall the computer cover.
14. Connect the power
cord to the system.
15. Press the
power button to turn on the computer.
16. During POST
, press Delete to access the Setup Utility.
17. Press F9 to
load the system default values.
18. Press F1
0 to save the changes you made and close the Setup Utility.
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