Information and Instructions about this download file ======================= File Description: Gateway BIOS Version: 77.09 Operating System: Microsoft(r) Windows(r) Vista Part Number: 7709.exe Date: 01/25/2007 ======================= Table of Contents ======================= Overview Identification Installation Removal Troubleshooting Reason for Update Applicable Part Numbers ======================= Overview This is BIOS version 77.09 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. 3. Upgrading to the Windows Vista operating system. Identification If you have a Gateway notebook computer model listed below and are upgrading to Windows Vista, 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. If you have not already done so, locate and double-click the 7709.exe file that you originally downloaded from the Internet and execute the file. Files extract to the C:\Cabs\7709 folder. 2. In the C:\Cabs\7709\Winphlash folder, Double-Click on the Winplash.exe. Note: If you already are running Windows Vista, you must right-click on Winplash.exe and then choose Run as administrator. 3. In the Phoenix WinPhlash dialog box, verify that Backup BIOS and Flash BIOS with new setting is selected. Note: If the location is already listed as C:\Cabs\7709\Winphlash\BIOS Files\7709.wph, click Flash BIOS. Otherwise, skip to step 4. 4. Click Browse on Specify new BIOS file. Browse to C:\Cabs\7709\Winphlash\BIOS Files\7709.wph, and then click Flash BIOS. OR 5. Manually type in the location C:\Cabs\7709\Winphlash\BIOS Files\7709.wph in the Specify new BIOS file, 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 updates needed for Windows Vista to function properly. Applicable Part Numbers ML6000 Series: 1014296R - Gateway ML6703 MP6000 Series: 1009031 - Gateway MP6954 1009092 - Gateway MP6954h MT6000 Series: 1014129R - Gateway MT6451 1014310R - Gateway MT6704h 1014127R - Gateway MT6821 1014314R - Gateway MT6828 1014325R - Gateway MT6828h MX6200 Series: 1009028 - Gateway MX6214 1013916R - Gateway MX6216 MX6900 Series: 1009030 - Gateway MX6920 1009066 - Gateway MX6912 1009072 - Gateway MX6919 1009090 - Gateway MX6920h 1009136 - Gateway MX6927 1013918R - Gateway MX6931 1013928R - Gateway MX6930 1013973R - Gateway MX6930H 1013974R - Gateway MX6931H 1014028R - Gateway MX6955 1014033R - Gateway MX6956 1014061R - Gateway MX6959 1014065R - Gateway MX6957 1014068R - Gateway MX6960 1014072R - Gateway MX6958 1014080R - Gateway MX6961 1014112R - Gateway MX6961H 1008963 - Gateway MX6951 1008962 - Gateway MX6951H 1008869 - Gateway MX6910H NX510 Series: 1008796 - Gateway NX510S 1008797 - Gateway NX510X NX570 Series: 1009162 - Gateway NX570S 1014077R - Gateway NX570X 1014079R - Gateway NX570QS 1014119R - Gateway NX570S 1009146 - Gateway NX570xl 1014078R - Gateway NX570xl Component Part Numbers 4006126R 4006174R 4001194R 4001129R 4001129 4006126 QND10MBZZZ19J1 QND10MBZZZ19L8 QND10MBZZZ19L8 QND10MBZZZ20U2 QND10MBZZZ0TA6 QND10MBZZZ0TA0 QND10MBZZZ0TA2 QND10MBZZZ0TA3 QND10MBZZZ0TA1Download Driver Pack
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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.
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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.
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