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9535974.txt Driver File Contents (BIOS_Gateway_W7248AG2.20B_A_A.zip)

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File Description: MS-7248P Motherboard BIOS

Version: W7248AG2.20B

Operating System: Microsoft(r) Windows(r) XP

Part Number: 9535974

Date: 10/20/2006

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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 upgrade to BIOS version W7248AG2.20B for the MS-7248P motherboard.





Identification



This BIOS can be installed on a MS-7248P motherboard, part number WMEMS-7248P.





Installation



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.



Note: Please verify the CD burner software that you have on your computer before using the bootable CD options below.





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



1.  Use Nero Express burning software to Burn Disc Image of the C:\Cabs\9535974\9535974.NRG file to a blank CD.



2.  After creating the bootable CD, place the CD in the CD/DVD drive, and then restart the computer.



3.  At the Menu, select 1 for Gateway BIOS W7248AG2.20B.  The BIOS flash process runs automatically.  Do not press any keys or turn off the computer during this process.



4.  When the flash is complete, the computer automatically restarts.  



5.  Press the F2 key to enter the BIOS Setup Utility.



6.  In the BIOS Setup Utility, select Load Optimized Defaults, and then press the ENTER key.



7.  Press the Y key, and then press ENTER to select Load Optimized Defaults.



8.  In the BIOS Setup Utility, select Save & Exit Setup, and then press ENTER.



9.  Press Y, and then press ENTER to Save to BIOS and EXIT.





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



1.  Use Nero Express burning software to Burn Disc Image of the C:\Cabs\9535974\9535974.P2I file to a blank CD.



2.  After creating the bootable CD, place the CD in the CD/DVD drive, and then restart the computer.



3.  At the Menu, select 1 for Gateway BIOS W7248AG2.20B.  The BIOS flash process runs automatically.  Do not press any keys or turn off the computer during this process.



4.  When the flash is complete, the computer automatically restarts.  



5.  Press the F2 key to enter the CMOS Setup Utility.



6.  In the BIOS Setup Utility, select Load Optimized Defaults, and then press the ENTER key.



7.  Press the Y key, and then press ENTER to select Load Optimized Defaults.



8.  In the BIOS Setup Utility, select Save & Exit Setup, and then press ENTER.



9.  Press Y, and then press ENTER to Save to BIOS and EXIT.





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 except 9535974.NRG or 9535974.P2I from the C:\Cabs\9535974 folder to a blank floppy disk or a USB flash drive. 



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



3.  At the menu, select 1 for Gateway BIOS W7248AG2.20B.  The BIOS flash process runs automatically.  Do not press any keys or turn off the computer during this process.



4.  When the flash is complete, the computer automatically restarts.  



5.  Press the F2 key to enter the BIOS Setup Utility.



6.  In the BIOS Setup Utility, select Load Optimized Defaults, and then press the ENTER key.



7.  Press the Y key, and then press ENTER to select Load Optimized Defaults.



8.  In the BIOS Setup Utility, select Save & Exit Setup, and then press ENTER.



9.  Press Y, and then press ENTER to Save to BIOS and EXIT.





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 an MS-7248P motherboard.  If this process still fails, contact technical support.





Reason for Update



This BIOS improves fan control after the computer wakes from Standby mode.





Applicable Part Numbers



Motherboard: 



WMEMS-7248P - MS-7248P ATI Xpress 200 Micro-BTX Motherboard  



Computer Models:



1008790 - E-2600D Desktop Computer

1008788 - E-2600D SB Desktop Computer

1008789 - E-2600S Desktop Computer

1008787 - E-2600S SB Desktop Computer