Information and Instructions about this download file ======================= File Description: Realtek AC'97 Audio Driver Version: 5.10.00.5740 Operating System: Microsoft(r) Windows XP Part Number: AC97Realtek5740 Date: 10/27/2004 ======================= Table of Contents ======================= Overview Identification Installation Removal Troubleshooting Reason for Update Applicable Part Numbers ======================= Overview This document describes the steps necessary to install the Realtek AC'97 audio driver. Identification To confirm that this is the correct audio update for your motherboard, perform the following steps. 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 needs to list BF86510A. 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 needs to list BF86510A. Installation 1. Download the file to the desktop. 2. On the desktop, double-click the AC97Realtek5740.exe file. The needed files extract to the C:\Cabs\AC97Realtek5740 folder. 3. From the Start menu, click Run. 4. In the Run dialog box, type: C:\Cabs\AC97Realtek5740\Setup.exe. Click OK. 5. In the Realtek AC'97 Audio Setup dialog box, click Next 6. The driver is installed. 7. In the Realtek AC'97 Audio Setup dialog box, click 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 Realtek AC'97 Audio, and then click Change/Remove. 4. The driver is removed. 5. In the Realtek AC'97 Audio Setup dialog box, click Yes, I want to restart my computer now, and then click Finish. 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 first release of the Hazelton motherboard audio driver. Applicable Part Numbers Hazelton motherboard: TMEOEMD865GVHZLT1, WMEOEMD865GVHZLT1, 2522203, 2522204, 2522205 2522206, 103131 Computer Models: B-330 Series: 2900757 - B-330A Gateway Desktop Computer 2900758 - B-330B Gateway Desktop Computer 2900759 - B-330C Gateway Desktop Computer 600GE Series: 4410 - Gateway 614GE Desktop Computer 600JP Series: 5181 - Gateway 629JP Desktop Computer 800GM Series: 4688 - Gateway 827GM Media Center Computer 4640 - Gateway 812GM Media Center Computer 4422 - Gateway 816GM Media Center Computer 4494 - Gateway 818GM 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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