Gateway E 4100 Service Manual

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Main
The Main screen allows the user to set the system time and date as well as enable and disable boot option 
and recovery.
NOTE: The screen above is for your reference only. Actual values may differ.
The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested 
parameter settings.
ParameterDescriptionFormat/Option
System Time Sets the system time. The hours are displayed with 24-
hour format.Format: HH:MM:SS 
(hour:minute:second) 
System Date Sets the system date. Format MM/DD/YYYY 
(month/day/year)
Total Memory This field reports the memory size of the system. 
Memory size is fixed to 3017 MB.N/A
Video Memory
Shows the video memory size. VGA Memory size=32 MBN/A
Quick Boot Allows startup to skip certain tests while booting, 
decreasing the time needed to boot the system. Option: Enabled or Disabled
Network Boot Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote 
server).Option: Enabled or Disabled
F12 Boot Menu Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST. Option: Enabled or Disabled
D2D Recovery Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. The function 
allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc 
drive to store operation system and restore the system 
to factory defaults.Option: Enabled or Disabled
SATA Mode Control the mode in which the SATA controller should 
operate.Option: AHCI or IDE
Item Specific Help
, , or
 selects field
F1
ESCHelp
ExitSelect Item
Select Menu
Change Va lues
Select SubMenu
EnterF9
F10Setup Default
Save and Exit
[13:55:59]
[04/09/2009]
1024 MB
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[AHCI Mode] [13:55:59]
[04/09/2009]
1024 MB
[64 MB]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[AHCI Mode]System Time:
System Date:
Total Memory:
Video Memory:
Quick Boot
Network Boot
F12 Boot Menu
D2D Recovery
SATA Mode System Time:
System Date:
Total Memory:
Video Memory:
Quick Boot
Network Boot
F12 Boot Menu
D2D Recovery
SATA Mode
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Security
The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized 
use.
The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested 
parameter settings.
NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you have three tries before the system halts. Don’t forget 
your password. If you forget your password, you may have to return your notebook computer to your 
dealer to reset it.
ParameterDescriptionOption
Supervisor Password Is Shows the setting of the Supervisor passwordClear or Set
User Password Is Shows the setting of the user password.Clear or Set
IDEO HDD Password Is Shows the setting of the HDD passwordClear or Set
Set Supervisor Password Press Enter to set the supervisor password. When 
set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility 
from unauthorized access. The user can not either 
enter the Setup menu nor change the value of 
parameters.
Set User Password Press Enter to set the user password. When user 
password is set, this password protects the BIOS 
Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can 
enter Setup menu only and does not have right to 
change the value of parameters.
Set IDEO Hdd Password Enter to set the HDD password.
Power on password Defines whether a password is required or not while 
the events defined in this group happened. The 
following sub-options are all requires the Supervisor 
password for changes and should be grayed out if the 
user password was used to enter setup.Enabled or 
Disabled
Item Specific Help
Supervisor Password controls
access to the whole setup
utility. It can be used to boot
up when Password on boot is 
enabled. 
F1
ESCHelp
ExitSelect Item
Select MenuChange Va lues
Select SubMenu
EnterF9
F10Setup Default
Save and Exit
Clear
Clear Clear
Clear
[Disabled]Supervisor Password Is:
User Password Is:
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Set IDE0 Hdd Password Supervisor Password Is:
User Password Is:
IDE0 HDD Password Is:                 Frozen                                       
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Set IDE0 Hdd Password
Power on password
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Setting a Password
Follow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor password:
1.Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. The 
Set Supervisor Password box appears:
2.Type a password in the “Enter New Password” field. The password length can not exceeds 8 
alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). Retype the password in the “Confirm New 
Password” field.
IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the screen.
3.Press Enter. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to “Set”.
4.If desired, you can opt to enable the Password on boot parameter.
5.When you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
Removing a Password
Follow these steps:
1.Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. The 
Set Password box appears:
2.Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter.
3.Press Enter twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. 
The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to “Clear”.
4.When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
Changing a Password
1.Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. The 
Set Password box appears.
Set Supervisor Password
Enter New Password        [               ][               ]
Confirm New Password        [               ]
Set Supervisor Password
Enter Current Password        [               ][               ]
Enter New Password        [               ]
Confirm New Password        [               ][               ]
Set Supervisor Password
Enter Current Password        [               ][               ]
Enter New Password        [               ]
Confirm New Password        [               ][               ] 
						

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2.Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter.
3.Type a password in the Enter New Password field. Retype the password in the Confirm New Password 
field.
4.Press Enter. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to “Set”.
5.If desired, you can enable the Password on boot parameter.
6.When you are done, press F10 to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
If the verification is OK, the screen will display as following. 
The password setting is complete after the user presses Enter.
If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you the 
Setup Warning.
If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen displays the following 
message.
Setup Notice
Changes have been saved.
[Continue] [Continue]
Setup Warning
Invalid Password.
[Continue] [Continue]
Setup Warning
Passwords do not match.
Re-enter password.
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							Chapter 225
Boot
This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices 
includes the USB diskette drives, the onboard hard disk drive and the DVD drive in the module bay.
Item Specific Help
Use < > or < > to select
a device, then press
 to move it down the
list, or  to move
it up the list. Press
 to escape the menu
F1
ESCHelp
ExitSelect Item
Select Menu
Change Va lues
Select SubMenu
EnterF9
F10Setup Default
Save and Exit
Boot priority order:
1. IDE0 : ST9
2. IDE1 : 
3. USB FDD :
4
5. USB HDD :
6. USB CDROM : Boot priority order:
1. IDE0 : ST960821A
2. IDE1 : MATSHITADVD 
3. USB FDD :
4. Network Boot : Realtek Boot Agent
5. USB HDD :
6. USB CDROM :
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Exit
The Exit screen allows you to save or discard any changes you made and quit the BIOS Utility.
The table below describes the parameters in this screen.
ParameterDescription
Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS.
Exit Discarding 
ChangesExit utility without saving setup data to CMOS.
Load Setup Default Load default values for all SETUP item.
Discard Changes Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items.
Save Changes Save Setup Data to CMOS.
Item Specific Help
Exit System Setup and save your 
Changes
F1
ESCHelp
ExitSelect Item
Select MenuChange Values
Select SubMenu
EnterF9
F10Setup Default
Save and Exit
Exit Saving Changes
Exit Discarding Changes
Load Setup Defaults
Discard Changes
Save Changes Exit Saving Changes
Exit Discarding Changes
Load Setup Defaults
Discard Changes
Save Changes
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							Chapter 227
BIOS Flash Utility
The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions:
• New versions of system programs
• New features or options
• Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. 
Use the Phlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM.
NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery 
Diskette before you use the Phlash utility.
NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash.
NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Phlash utility. If the battery pack does not 
contain enough power to finish BIOS flash, you may not boot the system because the BIOS is not 
completely loaded. 
Fellow the steps below to run the Phlash.
1.Prepare a bootable diskette.
2.Copy the flash utilities to the bootable diskette.
3.Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. The flash utility has auto-execution function. 
						

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DOS Flash Utility
Perform the following steps to use the DOS Flash Utility:
1.Press F2 during boot to enter the Setup Menu.
2.Select Boot Menu to modify the boot priority order, for example, if using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move 
USB HDD to position 1.
3.Execute the IFLASH.BAT batch file to update BIOS.
The flash process begins as shown.
4.In flash BIOS, the message Please do not remove AC Power Source displays.
Item Specific Help
Use < > or < > to select
a device, then press
 to move it down the
list, or  to move
it up the list. Press
 to escape the menu
F1
ESCHelp
ExitSelect Item
Select Menu
Change Values
Select SubMenu
EnterF9
F10Setup Default
Save and Exit
Boot priority order:
1. IDE0 : ST9160314AS
2. IDE1 : 
3. USB FDD :
4. Network Boot : LAN
5. USB HDD :
6. USB CDROM : Boot priority order:
1. IDE0 : ST9160314AS
2. IDE1 : 
3. USB FDD :
4. Network Boot : LAN
5. USB HDD :
6. USB CDROM :
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NOTE: If the AC power is not connected, the following message displays.
Plug in the AC power to continue.
5.Flash is complete when the message Flash programming complete displays.  
						

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WinFlash Utility
Perform the following steps to use the WinFlash Utility:
1.Double click the WinFlash executable.
2.Click OK to begin the update. A progress screen displays.
3.When the process is complete, close all programs and applications and reboot the system.