readme.txt Driver File Contents (9520360.exe)

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File Description: Gateway(r) 400VTX and M305CRV
Version: 5.10.0.3722
Operating System: Microsoft(r) Windows(r) XP, Windows 2000
Part Number: 9520360
Date: 08/13/2003
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Table of Contents
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Overview
Identification
Installation
Removal
Troubleshooting
Reason for Update
Applicable Part Numbers
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Overview

This document describes the steps necessary to install audio drivers for the Gateway 400VTX and M305CRV in Windows XP or Windows 2000..


Identification

If you have a Gateway 400VTX and M305CRV portable computer and are running Windows XP or Windows 2000, install these drivers.


Installation for Windows XP

1.  From the Start menu, click Control Panel.

2.  In Control Panel, click Performance and Maintenance.

3.  In Performance and Maintenance, click the System icon.

4.  In the System Properties dialog box, click the Hardware tab, and then click Device Manager.

5.  In Device Manager, click the plus sign (+) next to Other Devices, and then double-click Multimedia Audio Controller.

6.  In the Multimedia Audio Controller Properties dialog box, click the Driver tab, and then click Update Driver.

7.  In the Hardware Update Wizard dialog box, click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced), and then click Next.

8.  In the next dialog box, click Search for the best driver in these locations, and then click Include this location in the search.

9.  In the text box, type: C:\CABS\9520360.  Click Next.

10.  Click Finish.

11.  In the Sigmatel Audio dialog box, click Close.

12.  Close Device Manager and restart the computer.


Installation for Windows 2000

1.  From the Start menu, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.  In Control Panel, double-click the System icon.

2.  In the System Properties dialog box, click the Hardware tab, and then click Device Manager.

3.  In Device Manager, under Other Devices, double-click Multimedia Audio Controller, and then click Reinstall Driver.  

4.  In the Upgrade Device Driver Wizard dialog box, click Next.

5.  Click Next.

6.  Click to clear the Floppy disk drive and CD-ROM drive check boxes, and then select the Specify A Location check box.  Click Next.

7.  Type the path to the network driver, and then click OK.  The default location of the driver is C:\cabs\9520360.

8.  In the Driver File Search Results dialog box, click Next.

9.  Click Finish.

10.  In the SigmaTel C-Major Audio Properties dialog box, click Close.

11.  Close Device Manager.


Removal

Windows XP

1.  From the Start menu, click Control Panel.

2.  In Control Panel, click Performance and Maintenance, and then click the System icon.

3.  In the System Properties dialog box, click the Hardware tab, and then click Device Manager.

4.  In Device Manager, click the plus sign (+) next to Network Adapters, and then double-click Intel PRO/100 VE Network Connection.

5.  In the SigmaTel C-Major Audio Properties dialog box, click the Driver tab, and then click Roll Back Driver.

6.  In the SigmaTel C-Major Audio dialog box, click Yes.

7.  In the SigmaTel C-Major Audio Properties dialog box, click Close.

8.  Close Device Manager.


Windows 2000 

1.  From the Start menu, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.  In Control Panel, double-click the System icon.

2.  In the Windows 2000 System Properties dialog box, click the Hardware tab, and then click Device Manager.  

3.  In Device Manager, under Sound, Video and game controllers, double-click SigmaTel C-Major Audio.

4.  In the SigmaTel C-Major Audio Properties dialog box, click the Driver tab.

5.  On the Driver tab, click Uninstall.

6.  In the Confirm Device Removal dialog box, click OK.

7.  Close Device Manager.


Troubleshooting

If you are having difficulty during or after the driver installation, follow the removal procedure, and then re-install the drivers.


Reason for Update

These drivers were updated for minor performance improvements.


Applicable Part Numbers

Gateway 400VTX - 3501331, 3501335, 3501337, and 3501341.

Gateway M305CRV - 3501715, 3501717, 3501719, and 3501721.

Download Driver Pack

How To Update Drivers Manually

After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.

  • Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).

  • If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.

  • Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.

  • Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.

  • Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.

  • From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.

  • Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.

Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.

For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.

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