Gateway computer occasionally stuck on boot logo.

That BIOS update doesn't even have a full model number! I would never use some 3rd party download site with a partial model number.

You do not want to update the BIOS without knowing what you are doing or you can brick your PC. So let's start with filling in your PC specs in the bottom left corner of your post. We need your full model number.

The latest BIOS update should be listed at the official Gateway Support Downloads webpage for your exact model. Have you checked there yet? If there is a newer BIOS version you need to read the instructions carefully for updating it. There may be a ReadMe file in the download which needs extracting to read this. This should provide the instructions as well as an explanation of what the BIOS update does. You don't need to install it if it doesn't solve your exact problem.

Don't proceed until you are absolutely sure what you're doing. We have specialists here who can help you until you are certain.

The problem dissapeared for a couple of days and now it's back again. Should I update my BIOS? Is it okay if I install the update I downloaded from the Gateway website (previous post)?

Did you read the ReadME file or any accompanying information to the download link which explain exactly what the UEFI firmware Update is for?

Do you have Ivy Bridge as the Update specifies it's for?

As long as you're confident you understand the instructions including all precautions then we haven't seen a failed BIOS Update here yet, so I suppose the standard precautions you've been given would be enough.

If that fails to fix it I think I'd use this opportunity to do a UEFI install booting the DVD as a UEFI device and deleting all partitions on the target disk to reset the formatting to GPT. You could even use another hard drive to test a UEFI install with all other hard drives unplugged. This gives you the chance to get a perfect Clean Reinstall Windows 7 as well as possibly solve your problem.

I read the readme but according to CPU-Z, the code name of my CPU is Sandy Bridge...

I don't have Ivy Bridge... It says "Sandy Bridge". Should I perform a UEFI install as you mentioned earlier?

Yes, that's why I suggested two weeks ago to try that so that you get all the features of the new BIOS'. Then if it fails to help we can take another look at updating the BIOS.

If you use flash install note that the stick must be formatted exactly as shown in Option One of UEFI Bootable USB Flash Drive - Create in Windows then booted as a UEFI device using the Gateway F10 key, delete all partitions during UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) - Install Windows 7 with - Windows 7 Forums , to change the formatting to GPT disk.

So I'd use another hard drive plugged in alone, or save a backup image of the Legacy MBR install.

If install fails we'll need to look for more UEFI, CSM, Legacy BIOS or UEFI Boot settings in the BIOS.

I'd also to do the most thorough search possible for your Gateway model + boot problems as one of those Intel features in the BIOS may need disabling before or after install to test booting without it. I've seen those cause issues solved by disabling one or more.

I reinstalled Windows and it's now in GPT with UEFI. So far the computer is booting correctly. I will keep you in touch.

The problem is still there. I had to manually restart the computer after it got stuck on the Gateway logo. Maybe I should check the BIOS settings or something?