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read_me.txt Driver File Contents (9536080.exe)

Information and Instructions about this download file

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File Description: FIC K2BC51 Motherboard BIOS Update
Revision: NAG12GWA
Operating System: All Operating Systems
Driver Part Number: 9536080.exe
Date: 11/03/2006
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Table of Contents
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Overview
Identification
Installation
Removal
Troubleshooting
Applicable Part Numbers
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Overview

This is BIOS version NAG12GWA for the FIC K2BC51 motherboard.  All previous updates are superseded by this update.  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.


Identification

To confirm that this is the correct BIOS update for your motherboard, perform the following steps.

If the computer is turned off:

1.  Turn on the computer.  On the keyboard, press the TAB key at the Gateway logo screen.  When the Phoenix - Award BIOS logo appears, press the PAUSE key.

2.  On this screen, look for the BIOS version line.  The version appears like this: NAGxxxxx (where x is variable characters).  The BIOS prefix NAG is constant and specifically identifies the correct motherboard.

3.  If this is correct, this is the correct BIOS update for your motherboard. Press any key to continue with the BIOS update if required.

If the computer is turned on and in Windows:

1.  From the Start menu, click Shut Down.  In the Shut Down Windows dialog box, select Restart, and then click Yes.

2.  Turn on the computer.  On the keyboard, press the TAB key at the Gateway logo screen.  When the Phoenix - Award BIOS logo appears, press the PAUSE key.

3.  On this screen, look for the BIOS version line.  The version appears like this: NAGxxxxx (where x is variable  
characters).  The BIOS prefix NAG is constant and specifically identifies the correct motherboard.

4.  If this is correct, this is the correct BIOS update for your motherboard.  Press any key to continue with the BIOS update if required.


Installation

Prepare your computer

Before updating your computer's BIOS, enter the current BIOS Setup Utility, and then write down each of the current settings in the event that this information is needed again after the upgrade.  

Note: The following instructions may vary, depending on the operating system loaded on the computer.  

Performing the update

1.  After you have downloaded and double-click the BIOS update file (9536080.exe), the files self-extract and copy into the C:\Cabs\9536080 directory on the hard drive.

2.  From the Start menu, click Run.

3.  In the Run dialog box, type: C:\Cabs\9536080\9536080.exe.  Click OK.

4.  When the WinFlash BIOS Utility program runs, it automatically reprograms the BIOS, and then restarts the computer when complete.  

Note: Do not turn off the computer.  Your system will perform an automatic shutdown and reboot process.  Powering down before completion of this reboot process may cause your system to require service by the system manufacturer.

5.  Wait for the process to complete the restart sequence.

6.  When the computer restarts, it may appear to take a longer period of time to restart Windows.  This is considered normal and is part of the BIOS update process.  

7. On the first startup after the BIOS update has completed, it is possible to receive a Checksum error message.  Press the F2 key to enter the CMOS Setup Utility.

8.  In the CMOS Setup Utility, select Load Optimized Defaults, and then press the ENTER key.

9.  Press the Y key, and then press ENTER to select Load Optimized Defaults.

10.  In the CMOS Setup Utility, select Save & Exit Setup, and then press ENTER.

11.  Press Y, and then press ENTER to Save to CMOS and EXIT.


Steps to flash or re-flash the computer using a floppy disk drive or USB flash drive:

1.  Copy all of the BIOS files from the C:\Cabs\9536080\DOS folder to a blank floppy disk or a USB flash drive. 

2.  Restart the computer with the floppy disk inserted/USB flash drive plugged in.

3.  At the Menu, select 1 for Gateway BIOS NAG12GWA.  The BIOS flash process runs automatically.  Do not press any keys or turn off the computer during this process.

4.  When the flash is complete, the computer automatically restarts.  

5. On the first boot after the BIOS update has completed, it is possible to receive a Checksum error message. Press the F2 key to enter the CMOS Setup Utility.

6.  In the CMOS Setup Utility, select Load Optimized Defaults, and then press the ENTER key.

7.  Press the Y key, and then press ENTER to select Load Optimized Defaults.

8.  In the CMOS Setup Utility, select Save & Exit Setup, and then press ENTER.

9.  Press Y, and then press ENTER to Save to CMOS and EXIT.


Removal

A motherboard must have a BIOS to operate, therefore there is no removal procedure.


Troubleshooting

CMOS checksum error - Defaults loaded

Press the F2 key to enter the CMOS Setup Utility. In the CMOS Setup Utility, select Load Optimized Defaults, and then press the ENTER key.  Press the Y key, and then press ENTER to select Load Optimized Defaults.

In the CMOS Setup Utility, select Save & Exit Setup, and then press ENTER.  Press Y, and then press ENTER to Save to CMOS and EXIT.

Note: After resetting to the default values and restarting, you may need to enter the BIOS Setup Utility again to reset the desired parameters such as the Boot Priority.

If you have difficulties installing the BIOS update, download the file again, and then ensure that all installation steps in this document are followed.  If a Checksum error message appears, enter the BIOS Setup Utility, change to default values, and then restart the computer.  


Applicable Part Numbers

4006147R - FIC K2BC51 Motherboard with NVIDIA GeForce 6100 Chipset

7010580R - USB Optical Mouse (Tuxedo)

GT Series:

1009149 - Gateway GT5252 
1009153 - Gateway GT5228
1009188 - Gateway GT5235H 
1009183 - Gateway GT5235E
1013879R - Gateway GT5044J
1013950 - Gateway GT5232H
1013951 - Gateway GT5232E 
1014025R - Gateway GT5048J