readme.txt Driver File Contents (D00189-001-001.exe)

Information and Instructions about this download file  

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File Description: Gateway(r) Conexant SoftK56 Data Fax Modem Driver 
Version: 7.4.1.50
Operating System: Microsoft(r) Windows(r) XP 
Part Number: D00189-001-001
Date: 12/15/2003
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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 the Conexant SoftK56 Data Fax Modem driver for Gateway M210 or MX3000 Series notebook computers in Windows XP.


Identification  

If you have a Gateway M210 or MX3000 Series notebook computer and are running Windows XP, install this driver.


Installation

After you have downloaded and double-clicked the file (D00189-001-001.exe), files self-extract and copy into the C:\Cabs\D00189-001-001 folder on the hard drive.

1.  From the Start menu, click Run. 

2.  In the Run dialog box, type: C:\Cabs\D00189-001-001\hxfsetup.exe.  Click OK.

3.  The driver automatically loads in the background.  No user interaction is required.

4.  New hardware is automatically detected.

5.  Installation is complete, and the installer automatically closes.


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 Soft56k Data Fax Modem, and then click Change/Remove.
 
4.  Files remove.

5.  Removal is complete.  No further removal steps are necessary.


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 latest qualified driver.


Applicable Part Numbers

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

MX3000 Series:

5384 - Gateway MX3042
5385 - Gateway MX3560
5415 - Gateway MX3562
5494 - Gateway MX3560h
5504 - Gateway MX3044
5505 - Gateway MX3044h
5506 - Gateway MX3563
5507 - Gateway MX3563h
5551 - Gateway MX3050b
5861 - Gateway MX3558
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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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