readme.txt Driver File Contents (D00332-001-001.exe)

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File Description: Gateway(r) SoundMax Audio Driver
Version: 6.14.10.0545
Operating System: Microsoft(r) Windows(r) XP 
Part Number: D00332-001-001
Date: 07/01/2005
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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 the Windows XP SoundMax audio driver for the Gateway notebook computer models listed in the Applicable Part Numbers section below.


Identification  

If you have a Gateway notebook computer model listed in the Applicable Part Numbers section below are running Windows XP, install this driver.


Installation

After you have downloaded and double-clicked the file (D00332-001-001.exe), files self-extract and copy into the C:\Cabs\D00332-001-001 folder on the hard drive.

1.  From the Start menu, click Run. 

2.  In the Run dialog box, type: C:\Cabs\D00332-001-001\Setup.exe.  Click OK.

3.  In the Welcome dialog box, click Next.

4.  In the Start Copying Files dialog box, click Next.

5.  Files copy.

6.  Click Finish to restart the computer. 


Removal

1.  From the Start menu, click Control Panel. 

2.  In Control Panel, click Add or Remove Programs.

3.  In the Add or Remove Programs window, select SoundMax, and then click Change/Remove.

4.  In the SoundMax install dialog box, choose remove all, click next.

5.  In the Restart dialog box, click Finish.


Troubleshooting

If you are having difficulty during or after the driver installation, follow the removal procedure, and then re-install the drivers.  If the touchpad stops working after removing the driver, restart the computer.


Reason for Update

This is the initial driver.


Applicable Part Numbers

Gateway M210: 1008255, 3400344, 3401763, 3401764, 3401767, 3501980, 2900751, 2900752

Gateway M250: 

2900782 - Gateway M250
2900783 - Gateway M250
3400087 - Gateway M250
3400088 - Gateway M250
3401842 - Gateway M250
3401949 - Gateway M250
3401951 - Gateway M250
1008469 - Gateway M250E 
1008545 - Gateway M250ES 
1008470 - Gateway M250G 
1008476 - Gateway M250GS 


3000 Series: 

4094 - Gateway 3520GZ
4386 - Gateway 3018GZ
4784 - Gateway 3023GB 
4994 - Gateway 3040GZ 
4653 - Gateway 3522GZ 
4785 - Gateway 3525GB 
5120 - Gateway 3545GZ 
5173 - Gateway 3550GH 
4995 - Gateway 3550GZ

MX3000 Series:

5949 - Gateway MX3610

MX7000 Series:

5529 - Gateway MX7515h

Gateway NX200S: 1008574
Gateway NX200X: 1008603

Gateway NX250X: 1008589

S-7200N Series:

1008584 - Gateway S-7200N 
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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.

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