Readme.txt Driver File Contents (7510769.exe)

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File Description: Solo 9500 Bios
Revision: 23.05.11
Operating System: NA
Driver Part Number: 7510769
Date: 01/15/2002
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Table of Contents
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Overview
Identification
Installation
Reason for Update
Applicable Part Numbers
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Overview

This is BIOS 23.05.11 for the Solo 9500.


Identification

If you have a Solo 9500, you need to upgrade to this BIOS.


Installation


1.  Locate the folder on your hard drive where you downloaded the driver file and double-click it.  This extracts the files to your hard drive.  The default location is C:\cabs\7510769.

2.  Copy the extracted files to a blank floppy disk.

3.  Insert the disk into the floppy disk drive and turn on the computer.  At the Gateway boot screen, press the ESC key.  You are prompted to choose your boot device.  Using the arrow keys, select Removable Devices, and then press the ENTER key.

4.  At the A:\ prompt, type: 230511.  Press ENTER to begin the flash.

5.  When the flash is complete, the computer restarts.  Remove the floppy disk from the drive.


Reason for Update

The BIOS was revised to:

1.  Add compatibility for additional parallel port devices.

2.  Resolve compatibility issues for Intel LanDesk Client Manager in Windows 98SE.

3.  Add MS-DOS mode compatibility for 3Com 3C575 cardbus PC card.

4.  Add support for 3Com PCI network card in the Mini-Dock in Windows NT 4.0.

Applicable Part Numbers
3500845,3500846,3500847

The part number for this file is 7510769.
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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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