Read_me.txt Driver File Contents (BIOS_Gateway_93.13_A_A.zip)

Information and Instructions about this download file

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File Description: Gateway(r) BIOS
Version: 93.13
Operating System: Microsoft(r) Windows Vista(r)
Part Number: 9313
Date: 04/11/2008
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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 93.13 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 9313.exe file that you originally downloaded from the  
Internet and execute the file.  Files extract to the C:\Cabs\9313 folder.

2.  In Windows Vista, locate and then right-click the C:\Cabs\9313\SWinFlash.exe file. Choose Run as administrator.

3.  In the User Account Control dialog box, Click Allow. 

4.  To start the process, click Flash BIOS.

5.  In the next dialog box, click OK.

6.  The BIOS is flashed.

7.  After the BIOS has completed, the computer automatically restarts in 10 seconds or, to restart immediately, you can 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 for the video BIOS.


Applicable Part Numbers

ML6731 - 1015396R
ML6018j2 - 1015476R
ML6732 - 1015480R
MT6019c - 1015288R

960GL Chipset motherboard - 4006215R
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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.

For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.

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