Information and Instructions about this download file ======================= File Description: WinPhlash Version: 1.6.5.6 Operating System: Microsoft(r) Windows XP, Windows Vista Part Number: WinPhlash1656 Date: 03/30/2007 ======================= Table of Contents ======================= Overview Installation Removal Troubleshooting Reason for Update Applicable Part Numbers ======================= Overview This is an updated WinPhlash1656.exe file. WinPhlash is BIOS update utility that flashes the BIOS on the motherboard. Installation for Windows XP Note: This BIOS update runs in Windows using the WinPhlash utility. Before starting this procedure, close or disable ALL programs. This includes active anti-virus scans and programs in the systray. Close programs in the systray by right-clicking, or alternate-clicking, each icon, and then if available, clicking Disable, Exit, or Close. Because many programs can affect the way this flash is completed, it is critical that all programs are closed. 1. If you have not already done so, locate and double-click the file Winphlash1656.exe. Files extract to the C:\Cabs\Winphlash1656 folder. 2. From the Start menu, click Run. 3. In the Run dialog box, type: C:\Cabs\Winphlash1656\Winphlash1656. Click OK. 4. In the Phoenix WinPhlash dialog box, verify that Backup BIOS and Flash BIOS with new setting is selected. 5. In the Specify New BIOS file window, click Browse. Browse to the BIOS directory (example: C:\Cabs\new bios), and then click Flash BIOS. 6. After the BIOS has completed, click Restart. Installation for Windows Vista 1. If you have not already done so, locate and double-click the file Winphlash1656.exe. Files extract to the C:\Cabs\Winphlash1656 folder. 2. From the Windows Vista default Start menu, click Computer, double-click Local Disk (C:), double-click Cabs, and then double-click Winphlash1656. 3. In the C:\Cabs\Winphlash1656 folder, double-click Winplash1656.exe. Note: In Windows Vista, you must right-click Winplash1656.exe and then choose Run as administrator. 4. In the Phoenix WinPhlash dialog box, verify that Backup BIOS and Flash BIOS with new setting is selected. Note: If the location is already listed as C:\Cabs\7808\Winphlash\BIOS Files\7808.wph, click Flash BIOS. Otherwise, skip to step 5. 5. In the Specify New BIOS file window, click Browse. Browse to the BIOS directory (example: C:\Cabs\new bios), and then click Flash BIOS. 6. After the BIOS has completed, click Restart. Removal 1. From the Windows Vista default Start menu, click Computer, double-click Local Disk (C:), and then double-click Cabs. 2. In the Cabs folder, click to select the Winphlash1656 folder. 3. From the Organize menu, click Delete. 4. In the Confirm Folder Delete dialog box, click Yes. Troubleshooting If you have difficulty installing this file, perform the following troubleshooting steps. 1. Review the preceding software installation procedure. Make sure that you did not miss any of the steps. 2. Restart the computer and then launch the installation steps again. 3. Verify that your operating system is Microsoft Windows XP or Windows Vista, as this file is only functional in these operating systems. 4. If you still have difficulties installing this file, download the file again, and then ensure that all instructions in this document are followed. Reason for Update This update replaced previous WinPhlash version 1.3. Applicable Part Numbers Microsoft Software: 7515414, 7515416, 7515417, 7515418, 7515426, 7515428, 7515430, 7515432, 7515434, 7515436, 7515438, 7515440, 7515506, 7515507, 7515512, 7515513, 7515514, 7515515, 7515516, 7515517, 7515537, 7515539, 7515592, 7515593, 7515594, 7515595, 7515596, 7515597, 7515634, 7515635, 7515636, 7515637, 7515638, 7515639, 7515640, 7515641, 7515642, 7515643, 7515644, 7515645, 7515646, 7515647 CX210 Series: 1008807 - Gateway CX210S 1008808 - Gateway CX210X 1009202 - Gateway CX210S 1014305R - Gateway CX210S 1014306R - Gateway CX210X CX2700 Series: 1009036 - Gateway CX2724 1009063 - Gateway CX2720 1009089 - Gateway CX2724h 1013921R - Gateway CX2726 M255 Series: 1008801 - Gateway M255-E 1008803 - Gateway M255-G 1008989 - Gateway M255-E SB 1014174R - Gateway M255-E 1014177R - Gateway M255-E SB 1014178R - Gateway M255-G M280 Series: 1008547 - Gateway M280E 1008547R - Gateway M280E 1008918 - Gateway M280-E SB 1008582 - Gateway M280E-QS 1008548 - Gateway M280G 1008548R - Gateway M280G M285 Series: 1008804 - Gateway M285-E 1008805 - Gateway M285-G 1008990 - Gateway M285-E SB 1014307R - Gateway M285-G 1014308R - Gateway M285-E 1014309R - Gateway M285-E SB Gateway M460: 2900714, 2900715, 2900716, 2900735, 2900754, 3400383, 3400384, 3400561, 3400563, 3400564, 3400565, 3401984, 3401985, 3401987, 3401986, 3401988, 3401989, 3501851, 3501852, 3501853, 3501992, 3501993, 3501994, 3501998, 3501999, QCD10MBZZZ06C8, QCD10MBZZZ06D6, QND10MBZZZ06C8, QND10MBZZZ06D6, QND10MBZZZ06E4 M465 Series: 1008637 - Gateway M465-E 1008637R - Gateway M465-E 1008667 - Gateway M465-G 1008667R - Gateway M465-G 1008765 - Gateway M465E QS 1008958 - Gateway M465-E SB 1014175R - Gateway M465-E 1014180R - Gateway M465-E SB 1014181R - Gateway M465-G M685 Series: 1008638 - Gateway M685-E 1008638R - Gateway M685-E 1014239R - Gateway M685-E 1014239R - Gateway M685-E SB 1014241R - Gateway M685-E SB 1008666 - Gateway M685-G 1008666R - Gateway M685-G 1014240R - Gateway M685-G MP8000 Series: 1013924R - Gateway MP8708 1013975R - Gateway MP8708H MX1000 Series: 1009046 - Gateway MX1025 1009097 - Gateway MX1023 1009098 - Gateway MX1023h 1013959R - Gateway MX1027 MX3000 Series: 1009037 - Gateway MX3230 1009088 - Gateway MX3230h 1009130 - Gateway MX3231 1009049 - Gateway MX3410 1009086 - Gateway MX3410h 1009095 - Gateway MX3412 1009096 - Gateway MX3412h 1009050 - Gateway MX3414 1013920R - Gateway MX3416 1014114R - Gateway MX3417 1019145 - Gateway MX3422 1013971R - Gateway MX3701 2905898R - Gateway MX3702 MX6200 Series: 1009028 - Gateway MX6214 1013916R - Gateway MX6216 1009100 - Gateway MX6422 MX6400 Series: 1014029R - Gateway MX6426 1009111 - Gateway MX6427 1009128 - Gateway MX6429 1014121R - Gateway MX6431 1014062R - Gateway MX6433 1013947R - Gateway MX6439 1009033 - Gateway MX6441 1009035 - Gateway MX6444 1009094 - Gateway MX6444h 1009110 - Gateway MX6445 1013927R - Gateway MX6446 1013932R - Gateway MX6447 1013913R - Gateway MX6448 1013912R - Gateway MX6453 1013943R - Gateway MX6454 MX6900 Series: 1009030 - Gateway MX6920 1009066 - Gateway MX6912 1009072 - Gateway MX6919 1009090 - Gateway MX6920h 1009136 - Gateway MX6927 1013918R - Gateway MX6931 1013928R - Gateway MX6930 1013973R - Gateway MX6930H 1013974R - Gateway MX6931H 1014028R - Gateway MX6955 1014033R - Gateway MX6956 1014061R - Gateway MX6959 1014065R - Gateway MX6957 1014068R - Gateway MX6960 1014072R - Gateway MX6958 1014080R - Gateway MX6961 1014112R - Gateway MX6961H MX8000 Series: 1013955R - Gateway MX8710 1014139R - Gateway MX8711 NX100 Series: 1008798 - Gateway NX100X 1014224R - Gateway NX100X NX200 Series: 1008794 - Gateway NX260X 1014176R - Gateway NX260X NX510 Series: 1008796 - Gateway NX510S 1008797 - Gateway NX510X NX560 Series: 1008644 - Gateway NX560X 1008644R - Gateway NX560X 1008652 - Gateway NX560X 1008652 - Gateway NX560XL 1008652R - Gateway NX560X 1008652R - Gateway NX560XL NX570 Series: 1009162 - Gateway NX570S 1014077R - Gateway NX570X 1014079R - Gateway NX570QS 1014119R - Gateway NX570S 1009146 - Gateway NX570xl 1014078R - Gateway NX570xl NX860 Series: 1008645 - Gateway NX860X 1008645R - Gateway NX860X 1014229R - Gateway NX860X 1008647 - Gateway NX860XL 1008647R - Gateway NX860XL 1014230R - Gateway NX860XL 1014340R - Gateway S-7410MDownload Driver Pack
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