Information and Instructions about this download file ======================= File Description: Gateway(r) 450SX4 BIOS Version: 35.02.01 Operating System: Not applicable Part Number: 9520861 Date: 11/01/2002 ======================= Table of Contents ======================= Overview Identification Installation Removal Troubleshooting Reason for Update Applicable Part Numbers ======================= Overview This is BIOS version 35.02.01 for the Gateway 450SX4 notebook computer. Identification If you have a Gateway 450SX4 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 drive: 1. Copy all of the BIOS files except 9520861.iso from the C:\Cabs\9520861 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: 350201.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, press ENTER to restart the computer. 6. Remove the floppy disk from the drive. Perform the following steps to flash or re-flash the computer using a CD burner drive: 1. Burn the C:\Cabs\9520861\9520861.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: 350201.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, press ENTER to restart the computer. 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 450SX4 notebook computer and not on any other computer. If this process still fails, contact technical support. Reason for Update This BIOS is for new Gateway logo changes. Applicable Part Numbers 3501271, 3501272, 3501287, 3501288, 3501370, 3501371, 3501404, 3501405, 3501438, 3501439Download Driver Pack
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Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
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Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
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Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
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