Gigabyte G-MAX N501 user manual How to Upgrade the Bios, To upgrade the Bios on DOS

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G-MAXTMN501 User’s Manual

6.8 How to Upgrade the BIOS

Your notebook computer G-MAX N501 uses EEPROM Flash BIOS chip that allows you to easily upgrade the BIOS program. When you update the BIOS, any customized settings you made are lost. Please go to Gigabyte website (http://www.giga-byte.com) for the latest BIOS upgrade utility.

To upgrade the BIOS on DOS:

1.Insert the disk with BIOS updated into the diskette drive. (USB Floppy Drive)

2.Power on the system with the diskette in the diskette drive.

3.On the DOS prompt, type the following command.

A:\> Phlash016 XXXXXX.ROM (BIOS filename) /allb /c or A:\>XXXXXX.BAT (Batch file for BIOS file)

4.The system is now automatically running the BIOS upgrade.

5.The system will shut down automatically when the upgrade is completed.

To upgrade the BIOS on Windows:

1.Please go to Gigabyte website at http://www.gigabyte.com.tw ( Home> Support> Notebook> BIOS> BIOS of N501) to download ➊ BIOS upgrade tool (InsydeFlash) and ➋ the latest BIOS upgrade utility.

2.Unzip both files you have downloaded to the desired folder.

3.Run the setup10b.exe in your unzipped folder.

If you didn’t download and unzip both files but only the BIOS upgrade tool, when you attempt to run the setup10b.exe, the following error message will appear:

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Contents Original Issue 2004/06 TrademarksSafety Instructions When Using Your NotebookIII Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission NoticeCE Notice European Union Canadian DOC Notice About Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 Viii About This User’s Manual MAXTMN501 User’s Manual Contents Troubleshooting……………………………………………………..…65 Frequently Asked Questions……….……………………………………….66Introducing your notebook computer G-MAX N501 Front LCD Module Latch DisplayEasy Buttons TouchPadDevice Status Lights Optical Digital DriveTo remove the Optical Digital Drive Power Button KeyboardKeyboard Status Lights Right Side SpeakerAC Adapter Connector Air VentUSB Connector Left SideWireless Communication Switch Infrared PortPC Card Port SD Card PortSecurity Cable Connector BackParallel Port External Monitor PortUSB Connectors Modem JackNetwork Jack TV-out PortBattery Release Latch Battery PackTo remove the battery pack Bottom3 HDD Memory Module CoverODD Module Release Latch To remove the HDDMAXTMN501 User’s Manual Operating Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 Adjusting the Display Controls Turning Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 On and OffStarting Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 MAXTMN501 User’s Manual Turning off Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 Keyboard and TouchPad Understanding the Keyboard FunctionsShift key. Press this key in combination with Cursor Control Keys Windows Hot Keys Customizing the TouchPad Configuring Your Screen Display Possible Display ConfigurationsChanging the Display Properties under Windows MAXTMN501 User’s Manual Cleaning & Maintenance Taking Care of Your Notebook Computer G-MAX N501 Taking Care of Your AC AdapterTaking Care of Your Battery Pack Cleaning and Serving Maintaining the LCD QualityMaintaining Your Hard Disk When You Travel MAXTMN501 User’s Manual Peripherals Installing PC Cards PC CardsPC Card Types Extended PC CardsRemoving PC Cards Adding and Removing SD Cards PrintersTo install a memory module Memory ModulesTo remove a memory module MAXTMN501 User’s Manual Power System Power Management Managing Your Notebook computer G-MAX N501s PowerPower Management Modes Standby ModeBattery Battery PerformanceChecking the Battery Charge Charging the BatteryRemoving the Battery Installing a BatteryStoring a Battery Working With Extra Battery Packs Maximizing Battery LifeMAXTMN501 User’s Manual Setting / Bios Using the Xpress Recovery Utility How to enter the Xpress RecoveryHow to use the Xpress Recovery Running the Bios Setup Program Press F2 to Enter SetupItem Specific Help Main Menu Date and TimeSystem Devices Menu FIR PortsLPT Port — ASK IR — Fast IRPort Definition Legacy USBSet User Password / Set Supervisor Password Security MenuBoot Menu Boot DeviceExit Menu Exit Saving ChangesLoad Setup Default Exit Discarding ChangesDiscard Changes How to Upgrade the Bios To upgrade the Bios on DOSTo upgrade the Bios on Windows MAXTMN501 User’s Manual MAXTMN501 User’s Manual Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions Nothing appears on the screenImage is not full-screen No audio from my notebook computer G-MAX N203External microphone does not work Want to set up my location to use the internal modem Keyboard does not respondPrinter does not work Specifications System Memory Hard Disk Drive HDDOptical Disc Drive ODD External Interfaces External ControlsPower Management Functions AC AdapterAdapter loading control Appendix a T. INC GIGA-BYTE Technology B.V Gigabyte Technology France S.A.R.L