readme.txt Driver File Contents (PL-2303.exe)

Information and Instructions about this download file  

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File Description: Gateway(r) Dock Driver 
Version: 4.0.100.1190
Operating System: Microsoft(r) Windows(r) XP 
Part Number: PL-2303
Date: 01/10/2005
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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 the Windows XP dock driver for the Gateway notebook computers 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, install this driver.


Installation

After you have downloaded and double-clicked the file (PL-2303), files self-extract and copy into the C:\Cabs\PL-2303 folder on the hard drive.

1.  From the Start menu, click Run. 

2.  In the Run dialog box, type: C:\Cabs\PL-2303\PL-2303 Driver Installer.exe.  Click OK.

3.  At the Welcome to the InstallShield(r) Wizard for USB-to-Serial screen, click Next.

4.  At the InstallShield(r) Complete screen, click Finish.

5.  Installation is complete, and the installer automatically closes.


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, select PL-2303 USB-to-Serial, and then click Change/Remove.

4.  Click to select Yes, I want to restart my computer now, and then click Finish.

5.  Removal is complete.


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 allows for the use of the serial port on the M250 or M280 port replicator.


Applicable Part Numbers:

Gateway E-100M Series:

1008799 - Gateway E-100M
1008800 - Gateway E-100M G
1008973 - Gateway E-100M SB

Gateway M250: 

2900782 - Gateway M250
2900783 - Gateway M250
3400087 - Gateway M250
3400088 - Gateway M250
3401842 - Gateway M250
3401949 - Gateway M250
3401951 - Gateway M250
1008469 - Gateway M250E 
1008545 - Gateway M250ES 
1008470 - Gateway M250G 
1008476 - Gateway M250GS 

Gateway M280: 1008547, 1008548, 2900824

M285 Series:

1008804 - Gateway M285-E
1008805 - Gateway M285-G
1008990 - Gateway M285-E SB 

5949 - Gateway MX3610

NX100 Series:

1008798 - Gateway NX100X

CX200 Series:

1008549 - Gateway CX200S 
1008573 - Gateway CX200S

CX210 Series:

1008807 - Gateway CX210S
1008808 - Gateway CX210X

CX2600 Series:

5414 - Gateway CX2608
5374 - Gateway CX2610
1008980 - Gateway CX2619
1008818 - Gateway CX2620
1008866 - Gateway CX2620H

S-7200N:

1008584 - Gateway S-7200N
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  • 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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