Readme.txt Driver File Contents (Audio_Sigmatel_5.10.4647.4_XPx86XPx64_A.zip)

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File Description: SigmaTel Audio Driver
Version: 5.10.4647.4
Operating System: Microsoft(r) Windows(r) XP
Part Number: SigmaTel4647
Date: 09/27/2005
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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 SigmaTel audio driver for the Gateway Big Lake, Cortez, or Putton Bay motherboards.


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 
NT94510J.15A.xxxx.xxxx.xxxx.xxxx (where x = variable characters, identifying the version of BIOS currently loaded).  The BIOS prefix NT94510J (Cortez) is constant and specifically identifies the correct motherboard.

3.  If the BIOS prefix is NT94510J, 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 NT94510J.xxx.xxxx.xxxx.xxxx.xxxx (where x = variable characters, identifying the version of BIOS currently loaded).  The BIOS prefix NT94510J (Cortez) is constant and specifically identifies the correct motherboard.

4.  If the BIOS prefix is NT94510J, 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 SigmaTel4647.exe file.  The needed files extract to the C:\Cabs\SigmaTel4647 folder.

3.  From the Start menu, click Run.

4.  In the Run dialog box, type: C:\Cabs\SigmaTel4647\Setup.exe.  Click OK.

5.  In the Installing SigmaTel Audio Driver and Applications dialog box, click Next.

6.  The driver is installed.

7.  In the Installing SigmaTel Audio Driver and Applications dialog box, click Finish.


Removal

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

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

3.  In the Add or Remove Programs window, click SigmaTel Audio Driver, and then click Remove.

4.  In the SigmaTel Audio Driver Setup dialog box, click Next.

5.  The dialog box prompts Do you want to completely remove the selected applications?  Click OK.

6.  In the SigmaTel Audio Driver Setup dialog box, 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 latest release of the driver.


Applicable Part Numbers

Cortez Motherboard: 104572, WMEOEMD945GCZG1 
Gateway GT3020B Desktop Computer - 5642
Gateway GT3022B Media Center Computer - 5817

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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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