Gateway E-2100 E-2100 User's Guide - Page 160
Updating the BIOS, Setting the BIOS configuration jumper
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Chapter 8: Using the BIOS Setup Utility Updating the BIOS If you need a new version of the BIOS, you can download the BIOS update from the technical support area on the Gateway Web site (support.gateway.com) and install the new version from a diskette. To update the BIOS you need to perform the following tasks in sequence: 1 Write down any custom BIOS settings. 2 Create a bootable diskette. 3 Create the BIOS update diskette. 4 Update the BIOS. 5 Reconfigure any custom BIOS settings. Follow the detailed instructions for updating the BIOS that are included in the self-extracting file that you can download from the technical support area of Gateway's Web site. Setting the BIOS configuration jumper The system board has a configuration jumper related to the BIOS. Place a jumper on specific pins to clear passwords or recover the BIOS. For more information on the location and use of the configuration jumper, go to support.gateway.com. Warning Moving a jumper while the power is on can damage your computer. Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord and modem cable before changing jumper settings. 154 www.gateway.com