Information and Instructions about this download file ======================= File Description: Gateway BIOS Version: 68.05 Operating System: Microsoft(r) Windows(r) Vista Part Number: 9537699 Date: 04/27/2007 ======================= Table of Contents ======================= Overview Identification Installation Removal Troubleshooting Reason for Update Applicable Part Numbers ======================= Overview This is BIOS version 68.05 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 9537699.exe file that you originally downloaded from the Internet and execute the file. Files extract to the C:\Cabs\9537699 folder. 2. In the C:\Cabs\9537699\Winphlash folder, double-click Winplash.exe. Note: If you already are running Windows Vista, you must right-click 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\9537699\Winphlash\BIOS Files\6805.wph, click Flash BIOS. Otherwise, skip to step 4. 4. Click Browse on Specify new BIOS file. Browse to C:\Cabs\9537699\Winphlash\BIOS Files\6805.wph, and then click Flash BIOS. OR 5. Manually type in the location C:\Cabs\9537699\Winphlash\BIOS Files\6805.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 MX6000 Series: 1008822 - Gateway MX6436 1008823 - Gateway MX6437 1008824 - Gateway MX6440 1008825 - Gateway MX6442 1008826 - Gateway MX6455 1008867 - Gateway MX6440h 1008901 - Gateway MX6438 1008966 - Gateway MX6452 1009033 - Gateway MX6441 1009035 - Gateway MX6444 1009094 - Gateway MX6444h 1009100 - Gateway MX6422 1009110 - Gateway MX6445 1009111 - Gateway MX6427 1009128 - Gateway MX6429 1013912R - Gateway MX6448 1013913R - Gateway MX6453 1013927R - Gateway MX6446 1013932R - Gateway MX6447 1013943R - Gateway MX6454 1013947R - Gateway MX6439 1014029R - Gateway MX6426 1014062R - Gateway MX6433 1014121R - Gateway MX6431 5955 - Gateway MX6420 5956 - Gateway MX6421 5957 - Gateway MX6423 5958 - Gateway MX6425 5959 - Gateway MX6450 6094 - Gateway MX6424 6096 - Gateway MX6428 6248 - Gateway MX6424h 6334 - Gateway MX6430 Component Part Numbers 105780 105864 4001199R 4006115R 4006133RDownload 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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