1. 7511408.exe Driver
2. Readme.txt File Contents

Readme.txt Driver File Contents (7511408.exe)

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Fedora motherboard BIOS
EA8A510A P09
All operating systems
7511408.exe
12/04/2001
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Table of Contents
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Overview
Identification
Installation
Troubleshooting
Applicable Part Numbers
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Overview

This is the P09 BIOS for the Intel EA81510A (Fedora) motherboard.


Identification

Use the following steps to confirm that this is the correct BIOS update for your motherboard.

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 EA81510A.xxx.xxxx.Pxx (where x represents an alphanumeric value that varies depending upon the version of BIOS currently loaded).  The BIOS prefix "EA81510A" 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 the option to restart.

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 EA81510A.xxx.xxxx.Pxx (where x represents an alphanumeric value that varies depending upon the version of BIOS currently loaded).  The BIOS prefix "EA81510A" 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.  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 depending upon the operating system currently loaded on the computer.  

Use the following steps to copy files.

1.  After you have downloaded and double-clicked the BIOS update file, 7511408.exe, the files are extracted to C:\cabs\7511408.

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

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. 

5.  In the C:\Drivers window, double-click the 7511408 folder.

6.  In the C:\cabs\7511408 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.

Use the following steps to perform 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 P09-0012.BIO, and then press ENTER.

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

7.  The "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.  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.


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.


Applicable Part Numbers

2508226,2508227,2508228,2508229,2509270,2509271,2510249,2510250,2510260,2510496,2510497,2510498,2510499,2510500,2511147,2511173,2511174,2511175,2511183,2511187,2511188,2511189,2511190,2511191,2511203,2511208,2511209,2511310,2511311,2511313,2511314,2511389,2511391, 2511392, 2511396, 2511398, 2511417, 2511418, 2511419, 2511420, 2511421, 2511423, 2511424, 2511425, 2511426, 2511427, 2511428, 2511429, 2511451, 2511455, 2511547, 2511548, 2511552, 2511557, 2511609, 2511610, 2511831, 2511832, 2511835, 2511836