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  1. October 14th, 2002, 09:01 PM #1
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    How do I update my system bios?

    I need help quickly on updating my system bios for installing a new Siemens 10/100 1019 ethernet card. I have a Gateway GP6-450 450 mhz PII mmx, 128 mb/ram, Windows 98 1st edition, cable modem.

    Can someone please help me, I need to install my ethernet card drivers and it won't let me. Thanks
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  2. October 14th, 2002, 09:17 PM #2
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    Make sure that it is the BIOS that needs to be updated before you do anything.

    If it is the BIOS, check at Gateways site to see if there is an update. If you do not see one, call their support number and ask where the update is.

    If by some chance they are not any help, you will need to determine the brand of Motherboard you have and the cureent make and version of the BIOS that is running. When you start your manchine it should tell you if it is an Award BIOS or something else.

    You need to match up the make of the Motherboard with the make of the BIOS for this to work.

    If you use a BIOS from another motherboard, it may not work and you may wind up trashing your system.

    Get back to us with the details and we can then tell you the steps that you need to take.

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  3. October 14th, 2002, 09:17 PM #3
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    Why do you think updating the BIOS will let you install an NIC?!?

    I do'nt think thats your problem and it could do more harm them good if done wrong...
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  4. October 14th, 2002, 09:28 PM #4
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    Hi,

    MiseryQ is right. Install the correct drivers for the NIC and it will work. Updating the BIOS is no answer for this.

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  6. October 14th, 2002, 10:26 PM #5
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    If you go into device Manager, R-click My Computer, select Properties. Select the Device Manager tab. Scroll down to NetWork Adapters, you will probably find a yellow slat with ? or ! mark on your nic. Click the words one time, drop down and click the properties button. Select the drivers tab. Click update drivers button.
    Click next
    click next
    Put a check in "Specify a location"
    Click the browse button and browse to folder containing your OS. Probably on a floppy that came with the nic. When you get the right folder you will be able to click the OK button then click the next and it will install the drivers.
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