Information and Instructions about this download file ======================= File Description: Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet driver Version: 8.27.1.0 Operating System: Microsoft(r) Windows(r) XP Part Number: Broadcom827 Date: 05/05/2005 ======================= Table of Contents ======================= Overview Identification Installation Removal Troubleshooting Reason for Update Applicable Part Numbers ======================= Overview This document describes the steps necessary to install the Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet driver in Windows XP. Note: Drivers for other operating systems are also provided within this archive. However, Gateway has not tested and does not support the drivers with these other operating systems. If installed on a computer running one of these operating systems, the drivers may not be compatible with some programs on your computer. Contact the affected program's publisher for more information. Identification To confirm that this is the correct driver for your computer, follow these steps: If the computer is turned off: 1. Turn on the computer. On your keyboard, repeatedly press the F1 key to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. 2. In the BIOS Setup Utility, on the Main tab, look for the BIOS version line. The version needs to be PB94510J.15A.xxxx.xxxx.xxxx.xxxx (where x = variable characters, identifying the version of BIOS currently loaded). The BIOS prefix PB94510J (Big Lake) is constant and specifically identifies the correct motherboard. 3. If the BIOS prefix is PB94510J, this is the correct driver for your computer. Press the F10 key to exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If the computer is turned on and in Windows: 1. From the Start menu, click Shut Down. In the Shut Down Windows dialog box, select Restart, and then click Yes. 2. As soon as the computer restarts, on your keyboard, repeatedly press the F1 key to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. 3. In the BIOS Setup Utility, on the Main tab, look for the BIOS version line. The version needs to list PB94510J.xxx.xxxx.xxxx.xxxx.xxxx (where x = variable characters, identifying the version of BIOS currently loaded). The BIOS prefix PB94510J (Big Lake) is constant and specifically identifies the correct motherboard. 4. If the BIOS prefix is PB94510J, this is the correct driver for your motherboard. Press the F10 key to exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Installation Download and double-click the file (Broadcom827.exe). Files self-extract and copy into the C:\Cabs\Broadcom827 folder on the hard drive. 1. Open Control Panel. * If you are using the Windows XP default Start menu, from the Start menu, click Control Panel. * If you are using the Classic Start Menu, from the Start menu, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. In Control Panel, open System. * If you are in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance, and then click the System icon. * If you are in Classic View, double-click the System icon. 3. In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 4. On the Hardware tab, click Device Manager. 5. In Device Manager, click the plus sign (+) next to Network adapters. Note: If a network driver is already installed, it is listed under Network adapters. If a driver is not already loaded, it is listed under Other. 6. Click the network adapter, and then from the Action menu, click Update Driver. Note: If you are running Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), please follow steps 8 through 11. If you are not running SP2, please follow the instructions provided by the operating system to locate the driver, following the below option selections as closely as possible. 7. The Hardware Update Wizard displays. Click to select No, not at this time, and then click Next. 8. In the Hardware Update Wizard dialog box, click Install from a list or specific Location (Advanced). Click Next. 9. In the Hardware Update Wizard dialog box, click Include this location in the search, and then type or browse to the C:\Cabs\Broadcom827 folder. Click Next. 10. In the InstallShield Wizard Complete dialog box, click Finish. 11. Click Finish to restart the computer, if necessary. Removal 1. Open Control Panel. * If you are using the Windows XP default Start menu, from the Start menu, click Control Panel. * If you are using the Classic Start Menu, from the Start menu, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. In Control Panel, open System. * If you are in Category View, click Performance and Maintenance, and then click the System icon. * If you are in Classic View, double-click the System icon. 3. In the System Properties window, click the Hardware tab. 4. On the Hardware tab, click Device Manager. 5. In Device Manager, click the plus sign (+) next to Network adapters. Note: If a network driver is already installed, it is listed under Network adapters. If a driver is not already loaded, it is listed under Other. 6. Click the network adapter, and then from the Action menu, click Uninstall. 7. In the Confirm Device Removal dialog box, click OK. Troubleshooting 1. Run Network Diagnostics to help determine the network configuration difficulty. a. From the Start menu, point to All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and then click System Information. b. In the System Information window, from the Tools menu, click Net Diagnostics. c. In the Help and Support Center window, click Scan your system. d. The results are shown. Click the plus sign (+) next to Network adapters for additional information. 2. Verify whether the link light on the back of the network card is lit. If not, reseat the cable. If the light is still not lit, check the cable and the port on the hub or contact your network administrator. 3. Download the file again, and then perform the installation steps. Reason for Update This is the first Gateway release of this driver for desktop computers. Applicable Part Numbers Motherboards: WMEOEMD945GCZG1, WMEOEMD945GPBG1, WMEOEMD945GBIG1, 103938 Computer Models: E-4500 Series: 1008486 - Gateway E-4500D Computer R0 1008489 - Gateway E-4500D SB Computer R0 1008521 - Gateway E-4500S SB Desktop Computer 1008522 - Gateway E-4500S Desktop Computer E-6500 Series: 1008487 - Gateway E-6500D Computer R0 1008488 - Gateway E-6500D SB Computer R0 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 1008578 - Gateway S5200S Computer 1008579 - Gateway S5600D Computer 700GB Series: 5277 - Gateway 710GB Computer 700JP Series: 5351 - Gateway 711JP Computer 5123 - Gateway 714JP Computer 800GH Series: 5091 - Gateway 836GH Media Center Computer 800GM Series: 5062 - Gateway 836GM Media Center Computer 5023 - Gateway 840GM Media Center Computer GX Series: 5488 - Gateway GX7010J Media Center Computer 5429 - Gateway GX7022E Media Center ComputerDownload Driver Pack
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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