read_me.txt Driver File Contents (9539578.exe)

Information and Instructions about this download file. 

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File Description: Godzilla BIOS Update
Version: 94.28
Operating System: Microsoft(r) Windows Vista(r), Windows XP
Part Number: 9539578
Date: 12/28/2007
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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 94.28 for the computer models listed in the Applicable Part Numbers section below.  The BIOS should be flashed if:

1.  You are updating to a newer BIOS revision.

2.  A technician has told you to flash or re-flash the computer.

3.  You are upgrading to the Windows Vista operating system.


Identification

If you have a computer listed in the Applicable Part Numbers section, install this BIOS.


Installation

(Power2Go) Steps to flash or re-flash the computer using a CD burner drive:

1.  Place a blank CD in the optical drive.  If a pop up window appears, close it.

2.  Open the Power2Go software.

3.  Select Disk Utilities, and then click Burn Disk Image.

4.  Click OK.

5.  Click Browse, and then navigate to where the image file is stored.  The path to the file is C:\Cabs\9539578\9539578.iso

6.  Click OK, and then click Burn.

7.  After the CD has been created, restart the computer with the BIOS CD in the optical drive.

8.  Boot to the optical drive.

9.  At the Menu, select Option 1 to update the BIOS.

10.  The BIOS flashes and beeps when finished.

11.  When prompted, press any key to restart the computer.

12.  When the computer is turning on, press the F2 key to enter the BIOS Setup Utility.

13.  In the BIOS Setup Utility, press F9 to Load Setup Defaults, and then press the ENTER key.

14.  Remove the BIOS upgrade CD from the optical drive.

15.  In the BIOS Setup Utility, press F10 to Exit Saving Changes, and then press ENTER.


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

1.  Copy all of the BIOS files from the C:\Cabs\9539578\ folder to a blank floppy disk or a USB flash drive. Do not copy the 9539578.iso file.

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

3  At the Menu, select Option 1 to update the BIOS.

4.  The BIOS flashes and beeps when finished.

5.  When prompted, press any key to restart the computer.

6.  When the computer is turning on, press the F2 key to enter the BIOS Setup Utility.

7.  In the BIOS Setup Utility, press F9 to Load Setup Defaults, and then press the ENTER key.

8.  Remove the BIOS upgrade CD from the optical drive.

9.  In the BIOS Setup Utility, press F10 to Exit Saving Changes, and then press ENTER.


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 model listed below.  If this process still fails, contact technical support.


Applicable Part Numbers:

P-170L - 2905958R
P-170X - 2905959R
P-171S - 2906004R
P-171S - 2906007R
P-171X - 2906006R
P-171X - 2906008R
P-171XL - 2905977R
P-172S - 2906039R
P-172X - 2906032R
P-172X - 2906041R
P-172X - 2906088R
P-173X - 2906087R
P-173XL - 2906085R
P-6301 - 1014776R
P-6302 - 1014910R
P-6311 - 1015404R
P-6311 - 2906061R
P-6312 - 2906040R
P-6313 - 1015639R
P-6313 - 2906098R
P-6313h - 1015803R
P-6317 - 2906090R
P-6318 - LX.W120X.001
P-6801m - 1015522R
P-6822 - 1014778R
P-6825 - 1014978R
P-6828h - 1015709R
P-6829h - 1015734R
P-6831  - 1015088R
P-6832 - 1015406R
P-6832 - 2906062R
P-6836 - 2906018R
P-6860 - 1015340R
P-6861j - 1015462R
P-7811 - 1015641R
P-7812jFX - 1015785R
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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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