Recent content by Merllin

And video card and drivers are installed. Thank you for all the help received in this thread. Its funny, if Gateway would have just put the /x into their BIOS downloads, I wouldn't have had this problem.

Ok.. I got it to boot properly by disabling Safeboot and changing Launch CSM to Always. Loads up Windows fine now. Now to try and get the video card working.

Ok.. Part way there. I put the /x into the command and it updated the BIOS. I notice there is a lot more options in the BIOS now such as Authentication, etc... When exit the BIOS now and go to boot the computer, I get the error: "Reboot and Select proper Boot Device or Insert Boot Media in...

That's what I have read as well. It includes the header and that's about the only difference. Well I will try the /x command when I get home and see if I end up with a new paper weight. Always a good excuse to rebuild the computer with better parts. I will keep you updated!

Ahh. Well that's embarrassing. Thanks for the guidance. It is appreciated. There hasnt been much discussion regarding the .ROM file and the .CAP file. What is the difference in regards to loading it onto the BIOS. Are some mobos just not compatible with CAP files?

I am unsure how to get that far. How do I go about opening up the BIOS_WIN.bat file to edit it? No worries about the disclaimer. I have read enough the past 3 days to understand that the mobo will be toast. If it doesn't work I will have to just end up buying one that is UEFI.

It is the BIOS that Gateway is recommending and it is the correct file size. How would I go about forcing it?

Any further advice?

Yes and Yes. When afuwinx64 is run as administrator, it opens a command prompt but says press any key. it will not let me type in any commands. It closes after hitting any key. When I run the Bios_win.bat file as admin I get a : error 4 - ROM file ROMID is not compatible with existing ROMID...

Correct, I have not used the Richland CPU or the Linux versions. I have only been trying the BIOS updates that are labelled "Gateway BIOS" and are for Windows 7. (IE: P12.A2, P12.A1, P12.A0, etc...) None of the updates that use.CAP files in the ROM folder work. I can run the oldest update...

There is only one CD drive and the HDD connected. I tried it with just the HDD connected and the problem still occurred. As mentioned in the initial post, I am trouble updating the BIOS for the Gateway and wondering if that will fix the issue. Is there a difference between a .CAP file and a...

I am also trying to update from P01.A1 to P12.A2 and I am experiencing the same problem. It is a DX4380 with Windows 7. Did you figure out how to update the BIOS?

Ahh ok.. So now what to try then? I checked to make sure the integrated graphics is disabled. When I plug the GPU in to the PCI and hook the HDMI up to the mobo port, there is no signal. I'm assuming this means the integrated graphics are disabled automatically. What would be the next thing to...

I installed a 525W power supply and I am experiencing the same problem. So now I am unsure what to do. I am still looking for the Secure Boot option as it is not available in the BIOS. From what I am reading, it sounds like I am dealing with a DOA card?