Gateway 920 - Manual (Page 62)

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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 .