Gateway ALR 9250R, User Manual

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Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 95
Upgrading the BIOS
Upgraded BIOS code is made available periodically. You should check the
website regularly, especially if you have a problem with the server that is
running BIOS Setup.
Preparing for the upgrade
Before you upgrade the BIOS, prepare for the upgrade by recording the
current BIOS settings, obtaining the upgrade utility, and making a copy of
the current BIOS.
Recording the current BIOS settings
Remember to record the current BIOS settings. The upgrade process
should preserve most settings, but some options may no longer be available
or some options may change. Check the settings after the update to verify
that the current settings are correct.
1. Boot the computer and press
F
2
when you see the message:
Press <F2> Key if you want to run Setup
2.
Write down the current settings from the BIOS Setup program.
Obtaining the upgrade utility
You can upgrade to a new version of the BIOS using the new BIOS files
and the BIOS upgrade utility, iFLASH.EXE. You can obtain the BIOS
upgrade file and the iFLASH.EXE utility through your computer supplier
or from the Intel World Wide Web site: http://www.intel.com.
This upgrade utility allows you to:
•
Upgrade the BIOS in flash memory.
•
Update the language section of the BIOS.
To Record the Current BIOS Settings
Note:
Do not skip step 2. You will
need these settings to
configure your computer at
the end of the procedure.
Note:
Please review the
instructions distributed with
the upgrade utility before
attempting a BIOS upgrade.
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