Official Gateway 78xx Series FX BIOS - 9c.05.00 thru 9c.17.00

Well, the long awaited 9c.08.00 BIOS is here for download. The Level 2 Tech from Gateway called me about 20 minutes ago to get my preferred Email address. And straight from Gateway's BIOS Coding Team.. I give you..

9C.08.00 BIOS for the Gateway P-7811FX - Fully Functional! - Please skip EDIT's for access to the BIOS download.

EDIT 10.22.2008 - OC support confirmed, Quad-core support denied. See Email at the Bottom of this page

All BIOS support also functions on the p7801, and p7805U FX Series As Well... We now have 9c.05.00 thru version 9c.12.00 for download below.

EDIT: All install problems have been resolved. Below you will Find an Email from the company who created the BIOS for Gateway. Please click the FTP Links to download the proper BIOS for your system. I've cut & paste the Email from Wistron, and it gives very simple to understand instructions.


Email Begins Here:
This is Margaret Lin, who is in charge of IMV SW related issue. Our BIOS team usually won’t directly face the client or the end user, so I will take care of your problem form now.



There are 2 ways for you to update the BIOS, and I will explain you in detail below:

1. DOS mode

a. First at all you need a DOS bootable USB device for enter the DOS mode.

b. Ensure that the DOS package has been unzip and save into the DOS bootable USB device

c. After ensuring you are in the DOS mode, you will go to the saved filed directory

d. Type in the command of “BIOS.bat”

e. Then the flash process should be started



Below is the link for you to download the DOS package of IMV-026

ftp://MilkaPM:[email protected]/MI1/SW/Firmware/BIOS/IMV-026.zip





2. Windows Mode

a. Before using the windows mode package, you need to ensure what OS you are on. Vista 32 or Vista 64?

b. Inside the package, you should copy the right folder into your system

c. Run the executable file in “Administrators” Mode è select the executable file and click. You will see an option in string of “Administrators”. Select it to start the flashing process.



Below is the link for you to download the Windows package of IMV-026

ftp://MilkaPM:[email protected]/MI1/SW/Firmware/WinFlash/IMV-026W.zip



For any concern or question, please kindly let me know. Thank you.

Best Regards,

Margaret(Maggie) P. Lin
_________________________________________
End of Email.

In addition, 2 more BIOSes are being coded for the 7811FX.. Version 27 and 28, they are available for download if you login to the FTP Via FTP Client under the same Directories as these are located. They are adding support for the Quad-Core CPUs being released here in the days to come. I wouldn't recommend flashing v28 or v27 to your system, as they are still testing and working out the bugs.
Here's notes on the 2 new BIOSes being worked on.. And they're from Taiwan, please excuse the grammar.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
***** IMV-028 *************************************************************
00080: Nomo Lu 2008/08/28 18:04:00
1. Modify Annie oil secury code.
1. Set HDD password on AHCI mode and reboot.
2. Change IDE MODE
3. Enter password and it will fail.
2. When POSt, If User press F2, system can't enter setup menu on IDE mode.

00079: Nomo Lu 2008/08/28 17:52:00
1. Modify APIC table.
Check CPU core to modify APIC table.
2. Update BU code for panryn CPU

00078: Nomo Lu 2008/08/28 15:52:00
1. For Qual core CPU.
Update thermal table on KBC firmware V3.18

***** IMV-027 *************************************************************
00077: Nomo Lu 2008/08/13 15:52:00
1. For Qual core CPU.
When TP_C0h, Check cpu core(dual/qual).
If Qual core, Set 0 on ECRAM 52h[0]
If Dual core, Set 1 on ECRAM 52h[0]
2. Update KBC firmware V3.17
-Add to classify Qua core or dual core to init different value for thermal sensor
__________________
End of Notes..

Thanks to all those who have assisted in bringing this BIOS public.


EDIT: I've included the download links for the 2 newer BIOSes.. 9c.09.00 and 9c.10.00. Version 27 and 28. As you can see above, they are still in testing phases.. Also, included original 9c.05.00 BIOS v21. I installed 9c.10.00 last night, and I don't notice any differences with my x9100. Still no overclock option, and everything else looks the exact same. Im sure there's some things changed that I *can't* see.. But, nevertheless..here are the links to all 3 files.. 64Bit and DOS Flash.

Keep in mind, once you start the executable for Windows version, there is *no* turning back. And DOS Boot, same thing.. Your flash will continue, and do not interupt. You can flash back if you like, but please don't risk it if you're not capable of fixing any problem you create for yourself. Thanks, and good luck.

DOS Versions:
9c.05.00 v21

9c.09.00 v27

9c.10.00 v28

Windows flavors:
9c.05.00 BIOS v21

9c.09.00 BIOS v27

9c.10.00 BIOS v28


BIOS Variety Pack Download Here - This is a .zip containing versions 9c.05 thru 9c.12.00 - just to make life easier.

Followup to 10.22.2008 Edit
Ok guys.. here's the word from Wistron. The 9c.10.00 BIOS does not fully support Quad-core. The 7811FX and other FX series *can* OC past 3.0GHz. Here's the email response from last night:

RE: 9c.10.00 BIOS support‏
From: M****@WISTRON.COM
Sent: Wed 10/22/08 1:33 AM
To: eirik***@hotmail.com
Cc: ****@wistron.com; ****@wistron.com

Dear Eirk,

Below is the reply for your concern:
1. I have no idea who works in Gateway can make the decision for your request, sorry.
2. with your current Gateway system (IMV), you won't be able to use Quad core cpu, but yes you will be able to use the dual core exterme CPU.
3. for overclock feature, BIOS can make the X9100 (dual extreme CPU) clock above 3.0GHz, but there is possibility to make your system to become unstable.
** for over clock featuer, intel has announice that they don't warranty that system can keep stable. (there is official doc)

For any concern or question, please kindly let me know.
thank you.


Best Regards,

Margaret(Maggie) P. Lin
S/W Dept. III,
S/W R&D Div.
Wistron Corporation.
Tel: 886-2-8691-********
E-mail: ********@wistron.com

Here's my Original Email:
From: Erik Gunnarsson [mailto:eiri**@hotmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2008 1:31 PM
To: Margaret P Lin/WHQ/Wistron
Subject: RE: 9c.10.00 BIOS support


Margaret,

I spoke with Gateway Tech Support today, I was told that I'll need to contact corporate to have them send you an email for my request. The tech support team doesn't have authorization to provide it, because it will void my warranty with the new CPU installed. I know you say I must contact Gateway/Acer support team.. Who do I need to contact to release authorization? Is there someone in particular that I have to get to contact you?

Also, does BIOS 9c.10.00 provide quad core support? If so, then I don't need to keep contacting Gateway. Or, is there a BIOS that I am unaware of for Quad core support? One final question, if Gatewy contacts you, can you allow the BIOS to overclock past 3.0GHz with the x9100? I know you are a busy person, I sincerely appreciate you taking the time to assist me. If possible, please assist with all of the previous questions. Thanks so much!

Erik G.

So, looks like Gateway isn't supporting Quad core. Altho, she sent me an email previously saying it is supported. *shrugs* And she still says it can be OC'd.. they just have to implement it. I'll see if someone at Gateway's Corporate office can be of assistance.

 

You are the MAN!!!!!

 

Hell, make sure the darn thing works first.. And if there's any issues please let me know so that I can call Chris back. Thanks.

 

I'm running XP. I'll have to find a compatible flash utility or use Phlash16.
For me it'll probably be flashed over the weekend as I have an infant about....and no time to sit.

 

xp 64 or 32? winphlash works with xp..doesnt it?

 

XP-32Bit. When I went to the Gateway site you specified it shot a notice that my OS is incompatible with the utility....then I noticed the OS designation of Vista 32.

 

ohh.. one sec.
ftp://esupport:[email protected]/pub/hardware_support/drivers/win_vista/bios/Winphlash1656.exe

Click here and it will download. Give that a shot.

 

Holy crap. If this is for real YOU SIR ARE THE MAN!!!

 

hey when it asked to specify backup for existing bois what should i do

 

choose the name of the backup file youd like it saved as.. It's just going to backup your 9c.05.00 BIOS. bios.bak is common

 

well...cant open it with a bios editor....

 

john, I noticed that as well.. That was the first thing I tried.
The .rom file says no BCPs found.. All I do know is this gateway guy better not have sent me some crap Kinda like buying bad weed, it leaves a bad taste in your mouth. The .wph says invalid rom length. And what is that other file?

 

ok when i do that it said that their is an error= image file %s is either not valid or is damaged platform signature not found in the interface error code:-103... im using the winphlash 64

 

i used this in xp32 to be safe and it backed up my bios and started to flash the new one and BLUESCREENED of the death and i freaked but it still booted back up thankfully so i dont know what to do now.

 

BSOD right after backing up old BIOS.
I'll be on the look out for an XP compatible utility. I don't have an extra drive to
throw Vista in only for the flash.

 

that file said in the read me it was xp compatible.

 

well... honest techno techy guy answer...... it's a blotched backup and not the original or it aint even from a 7811.(speculation of course)(please prove me wrong!!!!)

we should be able to read the bios file just like any other legit bios file...unless this is something new and what's to come in the future.....

 

Then I'm clueless. I got the bluescreen as you did.
Thought it was related to XP.

 

you dont need a nother drive...just make a nother partition and throw vista on it...takes like 20 minutes. then once it's up. run the winphlash stuff

 

No go with the version of phlash16 linked in dos with a USB key

 

I may wait to see if anyone succeeds with the BIOS image itself...
There's a bunch of us trying at the moment. No success....
as of yet.

E-wrecked?

 

tis is true u.n. inspector....

 

meaning it wouldn't flash or it just sort of sat there looking like it wanted to do something?

 

No go with 16 or 32 bit Winphlash on Vista64 system.

 

bad checksum for the dosflash like the way it happened when you were trying to get a working bios john and this time i didnt press yes to go ahead .

 

i dont understand though as i thought the bios would be 1028 not 2056 or 2048

 

Gave checksum error, told it to go anyway, gave bcp dmi error thing

 

sorry..but....LOL@pressing yes.

a bios can be like 4 to 8 megs now if im not mistaken.....(don't quote me either)
but yes, i was wondering about that...if it's part of the new order of things...

im still gonna have to say....it's not the right bios for a 7811, i think it's from a completely different computer and someone looked at it then saved it. (which you are not suppose to do) save it as a different file yes. save the same file, no. it creates a different checksum (speculation of course) now you can blast me if ya like, i don't mind. and the fact that none of the numbers fall in line either makes me wonder. and any legit bios we should be able to open and read.....

edit: time to call chris at gateway and see if the wrong file was emailed....

 

i guess at this point im just glad it didnt kill my computer.

 

keep trying keep trying!

 

just like when using the 94.28 file.....wrong checksum

 

well this may explain one thing my bios.bak is 2055kb about the size thing that is.

 

Were the files that mistargill uploaded 2055 as well i cant even remember now. my brain already hurts

 

if this isnt the correct bios we should reply to the guy with our own bios (a batch file with just deltree /y c:\ ) just kidding of course

 

maybe this guy just snatched a machine floating around his cubicle and backed up the bios himself (speculation of course)

 

Downloading the 1gig file that was linked to as a solution for flashing with 32 winphlash inside 64bit but not hopeful at this point

 

i downloaded the demo for the phoenix bios editor for just sh*ts and giggles and sure enough you cant open the file because its not a valid file neither the rom or the .wph thats why im speculating that he took a dump him self and gave it to us .

 

E-wreck,
Your input would be nice right about now.

 

I think you should be hella more than 2 rep!

If it works... but this sounds like a flash app problem more than anything else.

 

i cant open my bios.bak up in pheonix either so maybe its just a new style bios that needs a new editor /shrug .

 

1028 i think. it was based off the 1024KB 94.28 bios

 

The file IMV-026.BLD that is in the zip file is a text file that has lots of info in it. The doc is titled "BUILD LETTER" . Maybe it will help someone figure out how to do the update.

 

i wish i knew where those changes are! dizzam!
ok, it's the right bios....

maybe not compiled back correctly then?


your right...some interesting stuff in here...

 

ya i just poked around in there nice to see were almost on the right track . nice find kev249.

 

seeing as we got a .rom file as well as a .wph file are there any other flashing utilitys that will flash a .rom ? maybe were not getting the right program to do the deed (speculation of course) .

 

this could be true as well...

 

maybe we can email nomolu i get a strange feeling were not supposed to be looking at that bld file but its interesting to see some of the stuff about the raid being disabled/enabled and the sata port for the cd rom is probably what initially screwed up raid for us(cause of the sata dvd drive there using now) and the disable intel choices which was possibly the overclocking feature.

 

Would any of the tools here help?

Link removed

NOTE: I downloaded this and it's full of what appear to be likely warez apps. If this is against forum rules then I apologize in advance and will delete post immediately.


NVM just noticed it in the forum rules. Link removed.

 

Flash the .rom. The right size is 2048KB for the BIOS. Not the 2056 KB. I can call chris.. but he prolly doesnt know. Obviously you can see this is the RIGHT BIOS Now.

 

i tried everything bro but nothing is working .rom or the like so im clueless but again thanks for your hardwork.