readme.txt Driver File Contents (9528158.exe)

Information and Instructions about this download file

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File Description: Broadcom Wireless Network Card Driver for Gateway(r) M520 / 7000 Series Notebook Computer
Revision: 3.30.15
Operating System: Microsoft(r) Windows(r) XP
Driver Part Number: 9528158 
Driver Date: 07/28/2004
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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 Broadcom 802.11g network adapter drivers for Gateway M520 or 7000 Series notebook computers in Windows XP.  


Identification

If you have a Gateway M520 or 7000 Series notebook computer and are running Windows XP, install these drivers.


Installation

Download and double-click the file (9528258.exe).  Files self-extract and copy into the C:\Cabs\9528158 folder on the hard drive.

1.  From the Start menu, click Run. 

2.  In the Run dialog box, type: C:\Cabs\9528158\Setup.exe.  Click OK.

3.  In the Welcome dialog box, click Next.

4.  The driver installs.

5.  In the InstallShield Wizard Complete dialog box, click Finish.

6.  Click Finish to restart the computer. 


Removal

1.  From the Start menu, click Control Panel. 

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

3.  In the Add or Remove Programs window, select BCM Wireless Network Adapter, and then click Change/Remove.

4.  In the Confirm Removal dialog box, click OK.

5.  The driver files remove.

6.  Close Add or Remove Programs.

7.  In Control Panel, double-click the System icon.  

8.  In the System Properties dialog box, click the Hardware tab.  On the Hardware tab, click Device Manager.

9.  In Device Manager, select Broadcom 802.11g Network Adapter, and then on the Driver tab, click Uninstall. 


Troubleshooting

If you are having difficulty during or after the driver installation, follow the removal procedure, and then reinstall the drivers.


Reason for Update

This is the initial release of driver.


Applicable Part Numbers

Gateway M520: 1008316, 2900568, 2900569, 2900570, 2900571, 2900572, 2900582, 2900583, 2900613, 2900614, 2900616, 2900617, 2900653, 2900678, 2900679, 3400307, 3400308, 3400338, 3400339, 3501915, 3501916, 3501917, 3501918, 3501943

Gateway 7000 Series: 4092, 4093, 4139, 4146, 4160, 4204, 4259, 4429, 4430, 4441, 4443, 4467, 4491, 4651, 4694, 4762,
4997, 5114, 5174, 103099
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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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