Information and Instructions about this download file ======================= File Description: Intel MQ965 Viiv Motherboard BIOS Revision: MQ96510J.15A.0373 Operating System: All Operating Systems Driver Part Number: 9537406 Date: 03/16/2007 ======================= Table of Contents ======================= Overview Identification Installation Removal Troubleshooting Reason for Update Applicable Part Numbers ======================= Overview This is the BIOS for the Intel(r) MQ96510J.15A motherboards. All previous updates are superseded by this update. 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 your keyboard, repeatedly press the F2 key to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. 2. In the BIOS Setup Utility, on the Main tab, look for the BIOS version line. The version needs to list MQ96510J.xxx.xxxx (where x is variable characters). The BIOS prefix MQ96510J is constant and specifically identifies the correct motherboard. 3. If this is correct, this is the correct BIOS update for your motherboard. Press the F10 key to exit the BIOS Setup Utility. 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. As soon as the computer restarts, on your keyboard, repeatedly press the F2 key to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. 3. In the BIOS Setup Utility, on the Main tab, look for the BIOS version line. The version needs to list MQ96510J.xxx.xxxx (where x is variable characters). The BIOS prefix MQ96510J is constant and specifically identifies the correct motherboard. 4. If this is correct, this is the correct BIOS update for your motherboard. Press the F10 key to exit the BIOS Setup Utility. 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 dependent upon the operating system loaded on the computer. Performing the update 1. After you have downloaded and double-click the BIOS update file (9537406.exe), the files self-extract and copy into the C:\Cabs\9537406 directory on the hard drive. 2. From the Start menu in Windows XP, click Run. In Windows Vista, click on the Start Search. 3. In the Run or Start Search dialog box, type: C:\Cabs\9537406\MQ96510J.15A.0373.EB.EXE. Click OK. 4. In the Intel(r) Express BIOS Update Setup window, in the Welcome dialog box, click Next. 5. In the Software License Agreement dialog box, click Yes. 6. In the Finish and Reboot dialog box, read the information and ensure that there is a check mark for the option Yes I want to complete the BIOS update. 7. Note the WARNING message: FOR THE NEXT 3 MINUTES DO NOT POWER OFF YOUR SYSTEM. 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. 8. Click Finish. 9. Please wait for the process to complete the reboot sequence. 10. When the computer shuts down, it may appear to take a longer period of time to restart and it may beep 10 times during the restart process. This is considered normal and is part of the BIOS update process. 11. The Intel(r) Express BIOS Update dialog box it prompts that the Express BIOS update has completed successfully. Click OK. 12. On the first boot after the BIOS update has completed, it is possible to receive a Checksum error message. This is caused by some BIOS parameters not being set at the default values. Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and reset BIOS options to default values (F9), and then save and exit (F10) the BIOS Setup Utility. Removal A motherboard must have a BIOS to operate, therefore there is no removal procedure. Troubleshooting If you updated for a sound issue and the sound has not come back, turn off and then unplug the computer, Push and hold the power button for five seconds, and then wait for one minute. After one minute plug the computer back in and turn on the computer. Sound should be restored at this time. If the Intel Express BIOS appears to work but does not actually change the BIOS version in the BIOS Setup Utility, execute the installation procedures again but make the following change to Step 3 above: Type: C:\Cabs\9537406\MQ96510J.15A.0373.EB.exe –a mb in the Run dialog box. The additional command line switch loads the module defaults. If the Intel Express BIOS appears to work but does not actually allow you to install an OS with the Zip drive attached to the computer, execute the installation procedures again but make the following change to Step 3 above: Type: C:\Cabs\9537406\MQ96510J.15A.0373.EB.EXE resetcmos in the Run dialog box. The additional command line switch loads the default values for the BIOS. If using the DOS IFlash then the command should be "iflash /pf MQ0373P.BIO" minus the quotation marks. If you have any special settings in the BIOS, you may need to reset them. When the computer restarts and the hard drive, if the CD/DVD drive is not recognized, restart the computer, enter the BIOS Setup Utility, and then reset to the BIOS defaults (F9). Save the changes 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. To flash the computer to update the BIOS using iflash.exe: At a command prompt, type: iflash.exe /pf a:\9537406.bio. Reason for Update This update fixes some reasons for blue screen error messages in a few select computers. Updated video BIOS Fixed a few ICH temperature sensors were not being updated. Updated SMBIOS information Updated Processor Code 0307 This update corrects an issue where the sound stops functioning. Applicable Part Numbers Motherboards 4006135R - Intel (Love Valley P) P965 Viiv Motherboard R0 4006159R - Intel (Stoughton) G965 Motherboard 4006153R - Intel (Love Valley G) G965 Viiv Motherboard DX420 Series: Gateway DX420B Desktop Computer - 1200457 Gateway DX420QS Desktop Computer - 2900927 Gateway DX420QS Desktop Computer - 2900931 Gateway DX420S Desktop Computer - 1200393 Gateway DX420X Desktop Computer - 1200456 DX430 Series: Gateway DX430B Desktop Computer - 1014103R Gateway DX430S Desktop Computer - 1014104R Gateway DX430X Desktop Computer - 1014105R GT Series: Gateway GT5268E Media Center Computer - 1009215 Gateway GT5238E Media Center Computer - 1009189 GM Series: Gateway GM5410E Desktop Computer - 1009403 Gateway GM5410H Desktop Computer - 1009420 Gateway GM5416E Desktop Computer - 1009440 Gateway GM5420 Desktop Computer - 1014159 Gateway GM5424 Desktop Computer - 1014151 Gateway GM5266E Media Center Computer - 1009208 Gateway GM5260 Media Center Computer - 1009212 Gateway GM5258H Media Center Computer - 1013954Download Driver Pack
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