1. 7513332.exe Driver
2. Readme.txt File Contents

Readme.txt Driver File Contents (7513332.exe)

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File Description: El Paso 2 Motherboard BIOS Update 
Revision: PT84510A.15A.0007.P04
Operating System: All operating systems
Driver Part Number: 7513332
Date: 09/06/2002
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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 the P04 BIOS for the Intel(r) PT84510A (El Paso 2 (DDR)) motherboard.


Identification

To confirm that this is the correct BIOS update for your motherboard, follow these steps.

If the computer is turned off:

1.  Turn on the computer.  On your keyboard, repeatedly press the F1 key to enter the BIOS Setup Utility.

2.  In the BIOS Setup Utility, on the Main tab, look for the BIOS version line.  The version needs to read PT84510A.xxx.xxxx.Pxx (where x is variable characters).  The BIOS prefix PT84510A is constant and specifically identifies the correct motherboard.

3.  If this is correct, this is the correct BIOS update for your motherboard.  Press the F10 key to exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

If the computer is turned on and in Windows:

1.  From the Start menu, click Shut Down.  In the Shut Down Windows dialog box, select Restart, and then click Yes.

2.  As soon as the computer restarts, on your keyboard, repeatedly press the F1 key to enter the BIOS Setup Utility.

3.  In the BIOS Setup Utility, on the Main tab, look for the BIOS version line.  The version needs to read PT84510A.xxx.xxxx.Pxx (where x is variable characters).  The BIOS prefix PT84510A is constant and specifically identifies the correct motherboard.

4.  If this is correct, this is the correct BIOS update for your motherboard.  Press the F10 key to exit the BIOS Setup Utility.


Installation

Prepare Your Computer

Before updating your computer's BIOS, enter the current BIOS Setup Utility, and then write down each of the current settings, in the event that this information is needed again after the upgrade.  

Note: The following instructions may vary dependent upon the operating system currently loaded on the computer.  

Copy the Files

1.  After you have downloaded and double-clicked the BIOS update file (7513332.exe), the needed files self-extract and copy into the C:\Cabs\7513332 folder on the hard drive.

2.  On your screen, double-click the My Computer icon. Alternatively, from the Start menu, click My Computer.

3.  In the My Computer window, double-click the C: icon.

4.  In the C:\ window, double-click the Cabs folder.  If you do not see any files, click View the entire contents of the drive option. 

5.  In the C:\Cabs window, double-click the 7513332 folder.

6.  In the C:\Cabs\7513332 window, from the Edit menu, click Select All.

7.  From the Edit menu, click Copy.

8.  Quit all programs and close all windows.

9.  Place a formatted, blank floppy disk in the floppy disk drive.

10.  On your screen, double-click the My Computer icon.

11.  In the My Computer window, double-click the A: icon.

12.  In the A:\ window, from the Edit menu, click Paste.  The files are copied to the floppy disk.

Performing the Update

1.  Restart the computer with the disk in the floppy disk drive.

2.  An Intel Flash Memory update utility screen appears.  Press the ENTER key.

3.  On the Main Menu screen, Update Flash memory area from a file is selected.  Press ENTER.

4.  On the Flash area screen, Update System BIOS is selected.  Press ENTER.

5.  On the Enter Path\Filename screen, press the DOWN ARROW key once to select P04-0007.BIO, and then press ENTER.

6.  On the Confirm BIOS version information screen, select To continue with programming, and then press ENTER.

7.  A "BIOS update is now in progress don't press any key or turn off the system at this time" message appears.

8.  After the update is complete, the computer returns to an A:\ prompt.  Eject the floppy disk, and then restart the computer by pressing CTRL+ALT+DELETE.

9.  While restarting, a "BIOS configuration" message may appear.  If so, press the F1 key to enter the BIOS Setup Utility.

10.  In the BIOS Setup Utility, press the F10 key, and then press ENTER to save and exit.


Removal

A motherboard must have a BIOS to operate, therefore, there is no removal procedure.


Troubleshooting

If you have difficulties installing this BIOS update, download the file again, and then ensure that all installation steps in this document are followed.


Reason for Update

P04-0007

Updated to latest processor support.
Replaced PXE Remote Boot question in Setup.
Changed WOR Setup default option to Disabled.
Updated processor support to include Celeron.
Added 48-bit LBA support.
Added PARTIES support for 48-bit LBA drives.
Updated to latest PXE Boot Agent.


Applicable Part Numbers

Gateway Part Numbers

El Paso 2 (DDR) Motherboards: 2515568, 2515569, 2515570, 2515571, 2515572, 2515573, 2515574, 2516082, 2516083, 2516084, 2516085, 2516086, 2516087, 2516088, 2516089, 2516719, 2516833, 2517128, 2517129, 2517130, 2517163, 2517164, 2517165, 2517166, 2517167, 2517206, 2517207