Information and Instructions about this download file ======================= File Description: Gateway BIOS Version: 72.08 Operating System: Microsoft(r) Windows(r) XP Tablet OS Part Number: 7208.exe Date: 08/22/2006 ======================= Table of Contents ======================= Overview Identification Installation Removal Troubleshooting Reason for Update Applicable Part Numbers ======================= Overview This is BIOS version 72.08 for the Gateway notebook 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 Gateway technician has told you to flash or re-flash the computer. Identification If you have a Gateway notebook computer model listed below, upgrade to this BIOS. Installation Download the BIOS file to the desktop, and then perform the following steps. Note: This BIOS update runs in Windows using the WinPhlash utility. 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. Verify if WinPhlash is installed and listed under All Programs on the Start menu. If the file is not in the aforementioned location please use the executable Winphlash.exe that is included in the download. 2. If you have not already done so, locate and double-click the 7208.exe file that you originally downloaded from the Internet and execute the file. Files extract to the C:\Cabs\7208 folder. 3. In the C:\Cabs\7208\Winphlash folder, click Winplash.exe. 4. In the Phoenix WinPhlash dialog box, verify that Backup BIOS and Flash BIOS with new setting is selected. 5. Click Browse on Specify new BIOS file. Browse to C:\Cabs\7208\7208.WPH, and then click Flash BIOS. 6. In the Phoenix WinPhlash dialog box, click OK. 7. The BIOS is flashed. 8. After the BIOS has completed, click Restart. 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 correct BIOS for your Gateway notebook computer. If this process still fails, contact technical support. Reason for Update This BIOS update includes video updates needed for Microsoft Windows Vista. Applicable Part Numbers 1008638 - Gateway M685-E 1008666 - Gateway M685-G 1008645 - Gateway NX860X 1008647 - Gateway NX860XL 1008648 - Gateway S-7710NDownload 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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