Readme.txt Driver File Contents (ATIRadeon6497.exe)

Information and Instructions about this download file
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File Description: ATI Radeon Video Driver
Version: 6.14.10.6497
Operating System: Microsoft(r) Windows(r) XP
Part Number: ATIRadeon6497
Date: 11/01/2004
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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 is the Windows XP video driver for the ATI Radeon video card.


Identification

If the drivers were previously installed, the video card is identified in Device Manager under Display Adapters as RADEON.

1.  From the Start menu, click Control Panel.

2.  In Control Panel, click Performance and Maintenance.

3.  In Performance and Maintenance, click System.

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

5.  In Device Manager, double-click Display Adapters.

6.  Under Display Adapters, if RADEON is listed, this is the correct driver.


Installation

1.  Download the file to the desktop.

2.  On the desktop, double-click the ATIRadeon6497.exe file.  The needed files expand to the C:\Cabs\ATIRadeon6497 folder.

3.  From the Start menu, click Run.

4.  In the Run dialog box, type: C:\Cabs\ATIRadeon6497\Issetup.exe.  Click OK.

5.  In the Welcome dialog box, click Next.

6.  In the License Agreement dialog box, click Yes.

7.  In the Select Components dialog box, click Express: Recommended.

8.  In the Setup Complete dialog box, select Yes, I want to restart my computer now, and then click Finish.


Removal

1.  From the Start menu, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

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

3.  In the Add or Remove Programs window, click ATI - Software Uninstall Utility, and then click Change\Remove.

4.  In the ATI - Software Uninstall Utility dialog box, click OK.

5.  In the ATI - Software Uninstall Utility dialog box, to restart the computer, click Yes.


Troubleshooting

If you have difficulty installing the new driver, download the file again, and then perform the installation steps.


Reason for Update

This is the initial video driver for the Gateway ATI Radeon video adapter.  


Applicable Part Numbers

Motherboard: 103171

ATI Radeon video cards: 102221, 6002867, 6002870, 6002871, 6002873, 6002874, 6002878, 6002895, 6002896, TMEMS-8962M1, WMEMS-8962M1

Computer Models:

E-4300 Series:

1008306 - Gateway E-4300 4-Bay Computer R0
1008307 - Gateway E-4300 4-Bay SB Computer R0
1008308 - Gateway E-4300 6-Bay Computer R0
1008309 - Gateway E-4300 6-Bay SB Computer R0
1008326 - Gateway E-6300 Computer R0
1008327 - Gateway E-6300 SB Computer R0
1008369 - Gateway E-6300 SB Computer R0 
1008370 - Gateway E-6300 Computer R0
1008371 - Gateway E-4300 6-Bay SB Computer
1008372 - Gateway E-4300 6-Bay Computer
1008373 - Gateway E-4300 4-Bay SB Computer
1008374 - Gateway E-4300 4-Bay Computer
2900723 - Gateway E-4300A 4-Bay Computer
2900724 - Gateway E-4300B 6-Bay Computer
2900764 - Gateway E-4300-1 4-Bay Computer
2900765 - Gateway E-4300-2 4-Bay Computer
2900766 - Gateway E-6300-1 Computer R0
2900798 - Gateway E-4300 6-Bay Computer

5200 Series:

1008272 - Gateway 5200XL Computer R0
1008291 - Gateway 5200S Computer R0
1008292 - Gateway 5200X Computer R0

7200 Series:

1008273 - Gateway 7200S Desktop Computer
1008274 - Gateway 7200X Desktop Computer
1008275 - Gateway 7200XL Desktop Computer
1008331 - Gateway 7200S Media Center Computer

9300 Series:

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

S5000 Series:

1008577 - Gateway S5200D Computer
1008578 - Gateway S5200S Computer
1008579 - Gateway S5600D Computer

700GB Series:

5277 - Gateway 710GB

700GE Series:

4327 - Gateway 702GE
4424 - Gateway 704GE
4546 - Gateway 706GE

700GH Series:

4607 - Gateway 706GH

700GR Series:

3726 - Gateway 700GR

700JP Series:

4468 - Gateway 705JP
4564 - Gateway 707JP
4707 - Gateway 709JP
4708 - Gateway 712JP
5123 - Gateway 714JP
5351 - Gateway 711JP

800GM Series:

4055 - Gateway 820GM Media Center Computer
4190 - Gateway 815GM Media Center Computer
4364 - Gateway 825GM Media Center Computer
4548 - Gateway 817GM Media Center Computer
4659 - Gateway 830GM Media Center Computer
4660 - Gateway 832GM Media Center Computer
4986 - Gateway 819GM Media Center Computer
5021 - Gateway 831GM Media Center Computer
5022 - Gateway 835GM Media Center Computer
5024 - Gateway 831GH Media Center Computer
5293 - Gateway 834GM Media Center Computer 

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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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