readme.txt Driver File Contents (VGA_Intel_6.3.0.1007_XPx86XPx64_A.zip)

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File Description: Intel(r) Express Chipset Family Video Driver
Version: 6.3.0.1007
Operating System: Microsoft(r) Windows(r) XP
Part Number: D00300-001-001
Date: 05/10/2005
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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 Intel Express Chipset Family video driver for the Gateway(r) Big Lake motherboard or for the Gateway notebook computer models listed in the Applicable Part Numbers section below.


Identification

To confirm that this is the correct chipset driver for your desktop computer, follow these steps:

If the computer is turned off:

1.  Turn on the computer.  On your keyboard, repeatedly press the F1 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 be 
PB94510J.15A.xxxx.xxxx.xxxx.xxxx (where x = variable characters, identifying the version of BIOS currently loaded).  The BIOS prefix PB94510J (Biglake) is constant and specifically identifies the correct motherboard.

3.  If the BIOS prefix is PB94510J, this is the correct 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 F1 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 PB94510J.xxx.xxxx.xxxx.xxxx.xxxx (where x = variable characters, identifying the version of BIOS currently loaded).  The BIOS prefix PB94510J (Biglake) is constant and specifically identifies the correct motherboard.

4.  If the BIOS prefix is PB94510J, this is the correct 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 D00300-001-001.exe file.  The needed files expand to the C:\Cabs\D00354-001-001 folder.

3.  From the Start menu, click Run.

4.  In the Run dialog box, type: C:\Cabs\D00300-001-001\Setup.exe.  Click OK.

5.  In the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver dialog box, click Next.

6.  In the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver dialog box, to agree to the license agreement, click Yes.

7.  In the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver 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 Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver, and then click Remove.

4.  In the System Settings Change 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 latest release of the Big Lake motherboard video driver for Windows XP.  


Applicable Part Numbers

Big Lake Motherboard: WMEOEMD945GBIG1, 2522337, 2522338, 2522339, 2522340, 2522341, 2522342, 2522343, 2522344

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 

MX3000 Series:

5949 - Gateway MX3610

S-7200N Series:

1008584 - Gateway S-7200N 
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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.

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