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Updating the BIOS
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Updating the BIOS
If you need a new version of the BIOS, you can download the BIOS update from
Gateway, then install the new version from a diskette.
To update the BIOS:
1 Print the appendix for BIOS Settings in this guide.
2 Download the BIOS update from support.gateway.com.
3 Restart your server.
4 Press F2 when the Gateway logo screen appears during startup.
5 Record any custom BIOS settings on your printout.
6 Follow the instructions in the self-extracting BIOS update file.
7 Enter any custom BIOS settings you recorded in Step 5, then save your
changes and close the BIOS Setup utility.
Recovering the BIOS
If you encounter a problem while you are updating the BIOS, such as a power
outage, the BIOS update may not be successful. You can recover the old BIOS
so you can try another update.
To recover the BIOS:
1 Follow the instructions in “Preventing static electricity discharge” on
page 25.
2 Turn off the server, then disconnect the power cord and all other cables
connected to the server.
3 Remove the side panel. For more information, see “Opening the server
case” on page 26.
