1. Nvidia7774.exe Driver
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readme.txt Driver File Contents (Nvidia7774.exe)

Information and Instructions about this download file

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File Description: NVIDIA GeForce Video Driver 
Version: 7.7.7.4
Operating System: Microsoft(r) Windows(r) XP
Part Number: Nvidia7774
Date: 07/08/2005
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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 NVIDIA GeForce video driver version 7.7.7.4 in Windows XP. 


Identification

This driver is for the video card identified in Device Manager as indicated: NVIDIA GeForce 6600


Installation

Download the file to the desktop, and then perform the following steps. 

1.  On the desktop, double-click the Nvidia7774.exe file.

2.  The Win-Zip Self-Extractor window opens, and the files are extracted to the C:\Cabs\Nvidia7774 folder on your hard drive.

3.  Close all open programs.

4.  From the Start menu, click Control Panel. 

5.  In Control Panel, click Performance and Maintenance.

6.  In Performance and Maintenance, click the System icon. 

7.  In the System Properties dialog box, click the Hardware tab, and then click Device Manager.

8.  In Device Manager, click Other Devices, and then double-click the listed Video Controller (VGA Compatible) device.

9.  In the Video Controller (VGA Compatible) Properties dialog box, click the Driver tab, and then click Update Driver.

10.  If the Hardware Update wizard prompts "Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for software?", select No, not this time, and then click Next.

11.  In the Hardware Update Wizard dialog box, select Install from a list or Specific Location (Advanced), and then click Next.

12.  In the Hardware Update Wizard dialog box, select Don't search I will choose the driver to install, and then click Next.

13.  In the Hardware Type dialog box, select Display Adapters, and then click Next.

14.  In the next dialog box, click Have Disk.

15.  In the Install From Disk dialog box, type: C:\Cabs\Nvidia7774.  Click OK.

16.  In the Hardware Update Wizard dialog box, select the appropriate NVIDIA driver for your computer.  Refer to the Identification section for specific designations.  Click Next.

17.  Files copy.

18.  In the Hardware Update Wizard dialog box, click Finish.

19.  In the next dialog box, click Close.

20.  Restart the computer.


Removal

1.  From the Start menu, click Control Panel.

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

3.  In the Add or Remove Programs window, select NVIDIA Drivers, and then click Change/Remove.

4.  In the NVIDIA Uninstall dialog box, click Yes.

5.  When prompted to restart the computer, click OK.


Troubleshooting

If you have difficulty during or after the driver installation, perform the following troubleshooting steps. 

1.  Verify that all cables are securely connected.  

2.  Follow the removal procedure in this document, and then reinstall the driver using the installation instructions in this document.


Reason for Update

This is the initial release of the driver.


Applicable Part Numbers

Video Cards: 155649, WMEMS-8981, WMEMS-8993, WME900-10211-0522-400, WME900-10347-0002-300

Computer Models:

E-4500 Series:

1008486 - E-4500D Computer R0
1008489 - E-4500D SB Computer R0
1008521 - E-4500S SB Desktop Computer
1008522 - E-4500S Desktop Computer

E-6500 Series:

1008487 - Gateway E-6500D Computer R0
1008488 - Gateway E-6500D SB Computer R0  

7300 Series:

1008278 - Gateway 7310X Desktop Computer
1008379 - Gateway 7310S Desktop Computer 

9300 Series:

1008380 - Gateway 9310S Desktop Computer
1008381 - Gateway 9310X Desktop Computer
1008382 - Gateway 9310XL Desktop Computer

DX300 Series:

1008555 - Gateway DX300X Desktop Computer
1008556 - Gateway DX300MC Desktop Computer
1008558 - Gateway DX300S Desktop Computer

FX400 Series:

1008485 - Gateway FX400MC Media Center Desktop Computer
1008490 - Gateway FX400X Desktop Computer
1008493 - Gateway FX400S Desktop Computer
1008494 - Gateway FX400XL Desktop Computer

S5000 Series:

1008577 - Gateway S5200D Computer
1008579 - Gateway S5600D Computer

800GM Series:

4640 - Gateway 812GM Media Center Computer
4422 - Gateway 816GM Media Center Computer
4494 - Gateway 818GM Media Center Computer