1. Lan_Realtek_5.606.811.2003_XPx86_A.zip Driver
2. D00255-001-001_readme_em_us.txt File Contents

D00255-001-001_readme_em_us.txt Driver File Contents (Lan_Realtek_5.606.811.2003_XPx86_A.zip)

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File Description: Realtek RTL8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC Network Driver 
Version: 5.606.811.2003
Operating System: Microsoft(r) Windows(r) XP
Part Number: D00255-001-001  
Date: 08/11/2003
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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 Realtek RTL8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC Network Driver for the eMachines(r) K8M-800M motherboard.


Identification

To confirm that this is the correct network update for your motherboard, perform the following steps.

If the computer is turned off:

1.  Turn on the computer.  At the eMachines screen, press the Tab key.  This screen goes by quickly so it may be necessary to press the Pause key on the keyboard.

2.  If K8M-800M is listed on the bottom of the screen, this is the correct driver.  To continue the startup, press the Delete key on the keyboard.

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, at the eMachines screen, press the Tab key.  This screen goes by quickly so it may be necessary to press the Pause key on the keyboard.

3.  If K8M-800M is listed on the bottom of the screen, this is the correct driver.  To continue the startup, press the Delete key on the keyboard.


Installation

1.  Download the file to the desktop.

2.  On the desktop, double-click the D00255-001-001.exe file.  The needed files are expanded to the C:\Cabs\D00255-001-001 folder.

3.  From the Start menu, click Run.

4.  In the Run dialog box, type the following and then click OK:  C:\Cabs\D00255-001-001\Setup.exe.  

5.  The driver is installed.

6.  In the Realtek Gigabit and Fast Ethernet NIC Driver Setup dialog box, click Finish.  


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 Realtek Gigabit and Fast Ethernet NIC Driver, and then click Change/Remove.

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

5.  The driver files are removed.

6.  In the Realtek Gigabit and Fast Ethernet NIC Driver Setup dialog box, click Finish.  


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 release of the K8M-800M motherboard network driver. 


Applicable Part Numbers

K8M-800M motherboard: 103534, 103090

eMachines Desktop computers:

4957 - eMachines D6405

5397 - eMachines H3104 
5523 - eMachines H3110

4562 - eMachines J6424 
4705 - eMachines J6442

4842 - eMachines T3101 
4843 - eMachines T3103 
5391 - eMachines T3104 
5524 - eMachines T3110 
5055 - eMachines T3393 
5392 - eMachines T3302 
5527 - eMachines T3306 
5640 - eMachines T3116