readme.txt Driver File Contents (9524329.exe)

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File Description: Gateway(r) M500 BIOS
Version: 42.00.08
Operating System: Microsoft(r) Windows(r) XP
Part Number: 9524329
Date: 07/11/2003
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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 is BIOS version 42.00.08 for the Gateway M500 notebook computer.


Identification

If you have a Gateway M500 notebook computer, upgrade to this BIOS version.


Installation

Download the BIOS file to the desktop, and then perform the following steps.

Note: This BIOS update runs in Windows.  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.  On your screen, double-click the downloaded BIOS update file, 9524329.exe. 

2.  The necessary files are self-extracted and copied into the C:\Cabs\9524329 folder. 

3.  In the C:\Cabs\9524329 folder, click Wflash.exe.

4.  In the WFlash dialog box, click Load BIOS Binary File.

5.  Click Browse or Specify new BIOS file.  Browse to C:\Cabs\9524329\Ajg_a3k.rom, and then click OK.

6.  In the Wflash dialog box, click Program BIOS.

7.  When the BIOS flash is complete, click Yes to restart the computer.


Removal

A computer must have a BIOS to operate.  The BIOS cannot be removed after it has been updated.


Troubleshooting

If you are having trouble flashing the BIOS, try it again following the steps listed in this document  If you are still unable to flash the BIOS, verify that you are actually attempting to flash the BIOS on a Gateway Tablet PC and not on any other computer.  If this still fails, contact Gateway technical support.


Reason for Update

This BIOS release fixes an issue with the M500 with intermittent sound.


Applicable Part Numbers

3501654  
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How To Update Drivers Manually

After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.

  • Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).

  • If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.

  • Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.

  • Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.

  • Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.

  • From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.

  • Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.

Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.

For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.

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