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    gateway BIOS update

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by nv73a, Mar 1, 2012.

  1. nv73a

    nv73a Newbie

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    hello, i have a gateway nv73a that i have had for 2yrs
    i was updating the various drivers and notice that they were
    5 bios update's since i have bought my CPU .

    i downloaded every bios on the page trying to update this
    notebook but all i get is a failed bios update error like the one here .

    [​IMG]

    there's 2 bios flash in the file , 1 is a windows based flash for x86 and x64 were you click the file. the other is a DOS flash which they give no instruction on how to use .

    any advice appreciatd . thx nv73a
     
    nv73a, Mar 1, 2012
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  2. pelenor

    pelenor Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have a Gateway Fx 7805 that is 3 years old and I am still on the original bios and have had zero problems with the PC. As others pointed out on this board when I asked about updating the bios, if it ain't broke, don't fix it. :)
     
    pelenor, Mar 3, 2012
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  3. nv73a

    nv73a Newbie

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    yea i can defiantly understand if aint broke part
    but i have also seen were a bios update has improved a system
    even though it was running fine .

    and i have also seen the complete opposite too especially with
    program updates. :)
     
    nv73a, Mar 3, 2012
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    chillerman625 Notebook Consultant

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    The original BIOS had the gpu fan always on and occasionally make a huge annoying noise as it burst spins. All the while, there was nothing but cold air coming out of the fan. Annoying, distracting, and difficult to do homework with, I upgraded to the newest BIOS on the gateway support website and the gpu fan doesn't run 24/7 anymore. I suppose it depends on which BIOS you're using. .17 is the best I hear, but I use .23 becuase .17 isn't found anymore.

    P.S. Oh I wasn't aware you had the n series. I have a p series, p7801u.
     
    chillerman625, Mar 4, 2012
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