Information and Instructions about this download file ======================= File Description: Gateway(r) Gigibit Network Drivers Version: 7.80.0 Operating System: Microsoft(r) Windows(r) XP Part Number: D00233-001-001 Date: 02/08/2005 ======================= Table of Contents ======================= Overview Identification Installation Removal Troubleshooting Reason for Update Applicable Part Numbers ======================= Overview This file contains the Windows XP network drivers for the Gateway notebook computer models listed in the Applicable Part Numbers section of this document. Identification If you have a Gateway notebook computer listed in the Applicable Part Numbers section and are running Windows XP, install these drivers. Installation 1. The files extract to the C:\Cabs\D00233-001-001 folder. 2. From the Start menu, click Control Panel. 3. In Control Panel, click Performance and Maintenance. 4. In Performance and Maintenance, click the System icon. 5. In the System Properties dialog box, click the Hardware tab, and then click Device Manager. 6. In Device Manager, double-click Other Devices, and then double-click Ethernet Controller. 7. In the Ethernet Controller Properties dialog box, click the Driver tab, and then click update driver. 8. In the Welcome dialog box, click the Install from a list or specific location box, and then click Next. 9. Click Include this location in the search, and then enter the path C:\Cabs\D00233-001-001. Click Next. 10. Click Finish. Removal 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, double-click Network Adapters, and then double-click Broadcom NetExtreme Gigibit Ethernet Integrated Controller. 6. In the Broadcom NetExtreme Gigibit Ethernet Controller Properties dialog box, click the Driver tab, and then click Uninstall. 7. In the Confirm Device Removal dialog box, click OK. 8. In the System Settings Change window, click Yes to restart your computer. Troubleshooting If you are having problems with your driver, reinstall it by following the installation steps listed in this document. If the problem persists, remove the driver using the steps in the Removal section of this document, and then reinstall it. Reason for Update This is the initial release of the driver. Applicable Part Numbers Gateway M460: 2900714, 2900715, 2900716, 2900735, 2900754, 3400383, 3400384, 3400561, 3400563, 3400564, 3400565, 3401984, 3401985, 3401987, 3401986, 3401988, 3401989, 3501851, 3501852, 3501853, 3501992, 3501993, 3501994, 3501998, 3501999, QCD10MBZZZ06C8, QCD10MBZZZ06D6, QND10MBZZZ06C8, QND10MBZZZ06D6, QND10MBZZZ06E4 Gateway M680: 3400467, 3400468, 1008587, 1008596, 1008597 8000 Series: 5010 - Gateway 8510GZ 5176 - Gateway 8510GH 5297 - Gateway 8550GB 103913 - Gateway 8515GZ MX8000 Series: 5383 - Gateway MX8520 5531 - Gateway MX8525 5553 - Gateway MX8554B 5743 - Gateway MX8523 5946 - Gateway MX8528 1009013 - Gateway MX8530 NX550 Series: 1008592 - Gateway NX550X 1008593 - Gateway NX550XL NX850 Series: 1008596 - Gateway NX850X 1008597 - Gateway NX850XLDownload Driver Pack
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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