read_me.txt Driver File Contents (BIOS_Gateway_84.06_A_A.zip)

Information and Instructions about this download file

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File Description: Gateway BIOS
Version: 84.06
Operating System: Microsoft(r) Windows(r) Vista
Part Number: 8406.exe
Date: 03/16/2007
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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 84.06 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.  You are 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 8406.exe file that you originally downloaded from the  
Internet and execute the file.  Files extract to the C:\Cabs\8406 folder.

2.  In the C:\Cabs\8406\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\8406\Winphlash\BIOS Files\8406.wph, click Flash BIOS.  Otherwise, skip to step 4.

4.  Click Browse on Specify new BIOS file.  Browse to C:\Cabs\8406\Winphlash\BIOS Files\8406.wph, and then click Flash BIOS.

OR

5.  Manually type in the location C:\Cabs\8406\Winphlash\BIOS Files\8406.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

MX6400 Series:

1013912R - Gateway MX6453
1013913R - Gateway MX6448
1013927R - Gateway MX6446
1013932R - Gateway MX6447
1013943R - Gateway MX6454
1013947R - Gateway MX6439
1014121R - Gateway MX6431
1014129R - Gateway MT6451

Component Part Numbers

4001199R
4006133R
QND10MBZZZ23T8
QND10MBZZZ23U4
QND10MBZZZ0TA4
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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.

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