readme.txt Driver File Contents (7508282.exe)

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File Description: Gateway(r) 1100 BIOS
Revision: 20.02	
Operating System: All operating systems
Driver Part Number: 7508282
Date: 06/07/02
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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 install BIOS 20.02.


Identification

If you have a Gateway 1100, install this BIOS.


Installation

1.  Copy the BIOS files to a floppy disk.

2.  Verify that the computer is plugged into A/C power.

3.  Boot clean to the hard drive or to a bootable system disk.  

4.  Insert the disk with the BIOS upgrade files into the floppy disk drive and switch to the floppy disk drive. If necessary, at the MS-DOS prompt, type: A:.

5.  To start the BIOS flash process, at the A: prompt, type: UG.bat.  Press the ENTER key.

Note: The program attempts to detect the computer type and install the appropriate BIOS.  After the BIOS has been installed, the computer turns itself off or restarts.

6.  When the computer restarts, press the F2 key to enter the BIOS Setup Utility.  A "CMOS CHECKSUM INVALID, DEFAULT VALUES WILL BE LOADED" message may appear.  

7.  Verify that any previously customized BIOS settings are intact.

8.  Use the arrow keys to move to the EXIT menu screen, select Save Changes and Exit, and then press ENTER.  When prompted to continue, press ENTER again.

9.  The computer restarts.  Remove the floppy disk from the disk drive.


Removal

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


Troubleshooting

If you have problems with this BIOS update, try reinstalling it again by following the installation steps in this document.


Reason for Update

This is the initial release of these drivers.


Applicable Part Numbers

3500670, 3500741, 3500746
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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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