Available on the Web at www.gateway.com/support are the following: technical support for Gateway products, live chat with a Gateway Trusted Guide, files for downloading, and e-mail support. ======================= File Description: Gateway(r) Tablet PC BIOS Version: A04 Operating System: Microsoft(r) Windows(r) XP Part Number: 9522693 Date: 03/20/2003 ======================= Table of Contents ======================= Overview Identification Installation Removal Troubleshooting Reason for Update Applicable Part Numbers ======================= Overview This is the BIOS version A04 for the Gateway Tablet PC. The BIOS should be updated or flashed if: 1. A Gateway technician has told you to flash or re-flash the computer. 2. Your computer has demonstrated reasons for concern. If this is the case, please consult a Gateway technician. Identification If you have a Tablet PC, 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, 9522693.exe. 2. The necessary files are self-extracted and copied into the C:\Cabs\9522693 folder. 3. From the Start menu, point to All Programs, and then click WinPhlash. 4. In the Phoenix WinPhlash dialog box, verify that Backup BIOS and Flash BIOS with new settings is selected. 5. Click Browse on Specify new BIOS file. Browse to c:\Cabs\9522693\CX00X46G.WPH, and then click Flash BIOS. 6. After the BIOS has completed, click Reboot. 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 Tablet (WinXP) not recognizing USB flash memory card readers automatically. Applicable Part Numbers 3501440, 3501642Download Driver Pack
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.
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