Information and Instructions about this download file ======================= File Description: Realtek ALC250 2-channel AC’97 Audio Driver Version: 5.10.0.5700 Operating System: Microsoft(r) Windows(r) XP Part Number: 9528931 Date: 08/30/2004 ======================= Table of Contents ======================= Overview Identification Installation Removal Troubleshooting Reason for Update Applicable Part Numbers ======================= Overview This document describes the steps necessary to install the Windows XP Realtek ALC250 2-channel AC’97 audio drivers for the Gateway computer models listed in the Applicable Part Numbers section below. Identification If you have a Gateway computer listed in the Applicable Part Numbers section and are running Windows XP, install these drivers. Installation 1. From the Start menu, click Run. 2. In the Run dialog box, type: C:\Cabs\9528931\Setup.exe. Click OK. 3. In the Welcome dialog box, click Next. 4. In the Completed dialog box, click Finish. Removal 1. From the Start menu, click Control Panel. 2. In Control Panel, click Performance and Maintenance. 3. In Performance and Maintenance, click System. 4. In the System Properties dialog box, click the Hardware tab, and then click Device Manager. 5. In Device Manager, double-click Sound, video and game controllers. 6. Under Sound, video and game controllers, double-click Realtek AC'97 Audio. 7. Click the Driver tab, and then click Uninstall. 8. Click OK to continue. The removal proceeds automatically. Troubleshooting If you are having difficulty during or after the driver installation, follow the removal procedure, and then re-install the drivers. Reason for Update This is the initial release of the drivers. Applicable Part Numbers Profile 5.5: 3501887, 4000960 Profile 5.5 Motherboard: WME4000960Download Driver Pack
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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.
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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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