1. 9527736.exe Driver
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readme.txt Driver File Contents (9527736.exe)

Information and Instructions about this download file. 

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File Description: Gateway(r) 200ARC BIOS
Version: 42.03.01
Operating System: Microsoft(r) Windows(r) XP and Windows 2000
Part Number: 9527736
Date: 07/13/2004
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Table of Contents
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Overview
Identification
Installation
Removal 		
Troubleshooting
Reason for Update
Applicable Part Numbers
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Overview

This document describes the steps necessary to upgrade to BIOS version 42.03.01 for the Gateway 200ARC notebook computer.


Identification

If you have a Gateway 200ARC notebook computer, upgrade to this BIOS.


Installation

The BIOS should be flashed if:

1.  You are updating to a newer BIOS revision.

2.  A Gateway technician has told you to flash or re-flash the computer.

Perform the following steps to flash or re-flash the computer using a floppy disk drive:

1.  Copy all of the BIOS files except 9527736.iso from the C:\Cabs\9527736 folder to a blank floppy disk. 

2.  Place the floppy disk in the floppy disk drive, and then restart the computer.

3.  At the A:\ prompt, type: 420301.exe.  Press the ENTER key.

4.  The BIOS flash process runs automatically.  Do not press any keys or turn off the computer during this process.

5.  When the flash is complete, to restart the computer, press ENTER.

6.  Remove the floppy disk from the drive.

Perform the following steps to flash or re-flash the computer using a CD burner drive with Nero 6.0 Installed:

1.  Open Nero SmartStart, click Copy and Backup, and select Burn Image to Disc

2. Select the C:\CABS\9527736\9527736.nrg

3.  After creating the CD, place the CD in the CD/DVD drive, and then restart the computer.

3.  At the A:\ prompt, type: 420301.exe.  Press the ENTER key.

4.  The BIOS flash process runs automatically.  Do not press any keys or turn off the computer during this process.

5.  When the flash is complete, to restart the computer, press ENTER.

6.  Remove the CD from the CD/DVD drive.

Perform the following steps to flash or re-flash the computer using a CD burner drive with Roxio EZ CD Creator Installed:

1.  Burn the C:\Cabs\9527736\9527736.iso file to a blank CD using your CD burning software. 

2.  After creating the CD, place the CD in the CD/DVD drive, and then restart the computer.

3.  At the A:\ prompt, type: 420301.exe.  Press the ENTER key.

4.  The BIOS flash process runs automatically.  Do not press any keys or turn off the computer during this process.

5.  When the flash is complete, to restart the computer, press ENTER.

6.  Remove the CD from the CD/DVD drive.


Removal

Because a computer must have a BIOS to operate, there is no removal process.  The BIOS cannot be removed after it has been upgraded.


Troubleshooting

If you have trouble flashing the BIOS, try the process again following the steps listed in the Installation section of this document.  If you are still unable to flash the BIOS, verify that you are actually attempting to flash the BIOS on a Gateway 200ARC notebook computer and not on any other computer.  If this process still fails, contact technical support.


Reason for Update

Added support for Dothan processors. 


Applicable Part Numbers

Gateway 200ARC: 3501609, 3501650, 3501651, 3501652