Information and Instructions about this download file ======================= File Description: SoundMAX Integrated Digital Audio Driver Version: 5.12.01.5240 Operating System: Microsoft(r) Windows(r) 2000, Windows XP Part Number: Soundmax5240 Date: 09/01/2004 ======================= Table of Contents ======================= Overview Identification Installation Removal Troubleshooting Reason for Update Applicable Part Numbers ======================= Overview This is the audio driver for the Gateway Midway, Midway Plus, Midway 2, Midway 2 Plus, and Seabreeze motherboards. Identification Use the following steps to confirm that this is the correct audio driver update for your computer. If the computer is turned off: 1. Turn on the computer. On your keyboard, repeatedly press the F2 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 displays like any of the following: BF86510A.xxx.xxxx.Pxx (where x is variable characters) or SR84510A.xxx.xxxx.Pxx. The BIOS prefix BF86510A and SR84510A are constant and specifically identifies the correct motherboard. 3. If this is correct, this is the correct audio 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 F2 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 displays like any of the following: BF86510A.xxx.xxxx.Pxx (where x is variable characters) or SR84510A.xxx.xxxx.Pxx. The BIOS prefix BF86510A and SR84510A are constant and specifically identifies the correct motherboard. 4. If this is correct, this is the correct audio driver for your motherboard. Press the F10 key to exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Installation 1. Download the file to the desktop. 2. On the desktop, double-click the Soundmax5240.exe file. The needed files expand to the C:\Cabs\Soundmax5240 folder. 3. From the Start menu, click Run. 4. In the Run dialog box, type: C:\Cabs\Soundmax5240\Setup.exe. Click OK. 5. In the SoundMAX Install dialog box, click Next. 6. The driver installs. 7. In the SoundMAX Install dialog box, select Yes, I want to restart my computer now, and then click Finish. 8. The computer restarts automatically and the updated sound drivers are installed and initialized. Removal Removal of the sound driver can be accomplished using the Add or Remove Programs option in Control Panel. However, after installing the Integrated SoundMAX Digital Audio drivers and then removing the drivers, the operating system installs or attempts to install the drivers again when the computer restarts. The most effective way to remove this version of the driver is to update to a newer version. 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 latest qualified driver. Applicable Part Numbers Motherboards: Midway (E-4100): 2519040, 2520285, 2520576, 2520852, 2520901, 2520914, 2521155, 2521191 Midway Plus (E-4100): 2519041, 2520284, 2520321, 2521130 Midway 2 (E-2300, LaCrosse): 2521362, 2521363, 2521369, 2522200, 2522201, 2522207, 2522208, 2522209, 2522210, 2522211, 2522212, 2522213, 2522222, 2522223, 2522224, 2522225, 2522226, 2522227, 2522228, 2522228, 2522275, 4000946, WMEOEMD865GVLCLG2 Midway 2 Plus (E-2300) LaCrosse: 2522214, 2522215, 2522216, 2522218, 2522219, 2522220, 2522221, 2522230, 2522232 2522233, 2522234, 2522235, 2522236, 2522237, 2522269, 2522270, 2522271, WMEOEMD865GVLCLKG5 Seabreeze (3200 Series): 2521776, 2522196, 2522197, 2522198, 2522199, 2522200, 4000979, TMEOEMD845GVSRT3 Computer Models: E-2300 Series: 1008302 - Gateway E-2300 4-Bay Computer R0 1008303 - Gateway E-2300 4-Bay SB Computer R0 1008304 - Gateway E-2300 6-Bay Computer R0 1008305 - Gateway E-2300SB 6-Bay Computer R0 1008375 - Gateway E-2300SB 6-Bay Computer R0 1008376 - 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Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
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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.
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