Readme.txt Driver File Contents (ATIRadeon6497.exe)

Information and Instructions about this download file
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File Description: ATI Radeon Video Driver
Version: 6.14.10.6497
Operating System: Microsoft(r) Windows(r) XP
Part Number: ATIRadeon6497
Date: 11/01/2004
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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 is the video driver for the ATI Radeon video card.


Identification

If the drivers were previously installed, the video card is identified in Device Manager under Display Adapters as RADEON.

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 Display Adapters.

6.  Under Display Adapters, if RADEON is listed, this is the correct driver.


Installation

1.  Download the file to the desktop.

2.  On the desktop, double-click the ATIRadeon6497.exe file.  The needed files expand to the C:\Cabs\ATIRadeon6497 folder.

3.  From the Start menu, click Run.

4.  In the Run dialog box, type: C:\Cabs\ATIRadeon6497\Issetup.exe.  Click OK.

5.  In the Welcome dialog box, click Next.

6.  In the License Agreement dialog box, click Yes.

7.  In the Select Components dialog box, click Express: Recommended.

8.  In the Setup Complete dialog box, select 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 ATI - Software Uninstall Utility, and then click Change\Remove.

4.  In the ATI - Software Uninstall Utility dialog box, click OK.

5.  In the ATI - Software Uninstall Utility 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 initial video driver for the Gateway ATI Radeon video adapter.  


Applicable Part Numbers

Motherboard: 103171

ATI Radeon video cards: 6002867, 6002878, 6002873, 6002870, 6002874, 6002871, 6002895, 6002896
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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.

For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.

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