read_me.txt Driver File Contents (D00658-001-001.exe)

Information and Instructions about this download file

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File Description: Gateway(r) Nvidia Video Driver 
Revision: 86.02
Operating System: Microsoft(r) Windows(r) XP
Driver Part Number: D00658-001-001.exe
Driver Date: 08/29/2006
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Table of Contents
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Overview
Identification
Installation
Program Use
Removal
Troubleshooting
Reason for Update
Applicable Part Numbers
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Overview

This document describes the steps necessary to install and configure the Windows XP display drivers for the Gateway notebook computer models listed in the Applicable Part Numbers section below.


Identification

If you have a Gateway notebook computer listed in the Applicable Part Numbers section below and are running Windows XP and an Nvidia video solution, install these drivers.


Installation

1.  The files are extracted to the C:\Cabs\D00658-001-001 folder. 

2.  From the Start menu, click Run.  In the Run dialog box, type: C:\Cabs\D00658-001-001\Setup.exe.  Click OK.

3.  In the Nvidia Windows XP Driver Setup dialog box, click Next.

4.  In the License Agreement dialog box, click Yes.

5.  Files copy.  

6.  In the Nvidia Windows XP Drivers Setup dialog box, select Yes, I want to restart my computer, and then click Finish.

7.  The computer restarts and the video drivers are installed.


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, click Nvidia Display Driver, and then click Change/Remove. 

4.  In the Nvidia Uninstall dialog box, click Yes to remove the driver. 

5.  In the Nvidia Uninstall dialog box, click Yes to restart the computer.


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

This driver replaces file 8602.exe.


Applicable Part/Model Numbers

M685:

1008638 - Gateway M685-E
1008666 - Gateway M685-G

NX860 Series:

1008645 - Gateway NX860X
1008647 - Gateway NX860XL

1008648 - Gateway S7710N
1014340R - Gateway S-7410M

MX8750:

1008827 - Gateway MX8750
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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.

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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