Benq JOYBOOK R55E, JOYBOOK R55 User Manual

Windows Vista Quick Installation Guide for Joybook R55 Series

Windows Vista 快速安裝指南 ( 用於 Joybook R55 系列 )

Windows Vista 快速安装指南 ( 用于 Joybook R55 系列 )

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Before you start

To help reduce the possibility of data loss, back up your important files to external storage media, such as an
external hard disk, CD or DVD, or USB flash drive. You can also back up your files to the D: drive.

Checking the BIOS in Windows XP

Before installing Windows Vista, be sure to check your BIOS version in Windows XP first.

1. Click

2. You can find

3. If the BIOS is version 3A22 or older, follow “Step a” to “Step g” to update the BIOS before installing Windows Vista. If the BIOS is version

If the BIOS is version 3A22 or older, be sure to update the BIOS to version 3A24 before you can install Windows Vista.
Updating the BIOS is an advanced procedure, and if an error occurs, your Joybook could stop working. Be sure to follow the
instructions exactly.

Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and then click System Information.

BIOS Version/Date from the System Information screen then. Please write down the BIOS version number.

3A24 or later, go to “Step 1” below to start installing Windows Vista.

a. Insert the “BIOS, Drivers and Applications” disc into your optical drive.
b. Find the
c. Go to the
d. Double-click the zipped 5D02400E-W folder, in which it contains the BIOS utilities.
e. Select all the files, and then click Extract all files to extract them to your hard disk drive.
f. Double-click the Joybook R55 3A23(2.0.0.6).EXE file, and then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
g. Double-click the

BIOS folder on the “BIOS, Drivers and Applications” disc.

XP folder.

Joybook R55 3A24(2.0.0.6).EXE file, and then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

Step 1: Installing a clean copy of Windows Vista

If you install a clean copy of Windows Vista, your existing Windows XP operating system will be replaced automatically. You will also
need to reinstall all existing programs after Windows Vista installation is complete.

1. Make sure your Joybook is connected to AC power.

2. Turn on your Joybook.

3. Press the <F9> key when the BenQ logo appears on the screen during system startup. A

4. Insert the “Operating System Disc” into your optical drive.

5. Use <K> or <L> to select

6. Press any key when you are prompted with Press any key to boot from CD or DVD. Please wait while Windows is loading files.

7. A Install Windows screen appears. Select the operating system you want to install, and click Next to continue.

8. On the Where do you want to install Windows? screen, click Drive options (advanced).

9. Select the primary disk partition, and then click

This will permanently remove all programs and data on the C: drive where Windows XP is currently installed. However, the D: drive will
not be affected.

10.Click Next.

11.Follow the remaining on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
When finished, proceed to Step 2 below immediately before restarting your system.

CD-ROM/DVD-ROM, and then press the <Enter> key.

Format.

Boot Menu screen appears.

Step 2: Flashing the BIOS

Before flashing the BIOS, please turn off “User Account Control” (UAC) in Windows Vista by following the steps below.

1. Disconnect the network cable from your Joybook.

2. Click Start, Control Panel, User Accounts and Family Safety, User Accounts, and then click Turn User Account

Control on or off

3. Click

4. Clear the Use User Account Control (UAC) to help protect your computer check box to turn off UAC, and then click OK.

5. Insert the “BIOS, Drivers and Applications” disc into your optical drive.

6. Restart your Joybook.

7. Find the BIOS folder on the “BIOS, Drivers and Applications” disc.

8. Go to the Vista folder.

9. Double-click the zipped 5D0020CE-W folder, in which it contains the BIOS utility.

10.Double-click the Joybook R55 5.01(2.0.0.8).EXE file.

11.Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

User Account Control (UAC) can help you prevent unauthorized changes to your Joybook. Turn UAC back on as soon as you are
finished with flashing the BIOS.

Continue when the User Account Control window pops up.

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Step 3: Installing drivers and applications

To make your system work properly, install all drivers and applications under the Driver and Application folders on the “BIOS, Drivers and
Applications” disc. Available drivers and applications for your model are listed in the “List.htm” file.

When installing drivers, it is recommended to go to the “Chipset” and “Audio” folders to perform the installation first.

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