README.TXT Driver File Contents (xeaud.exe)

                          HP OmniBook XE
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         Windows 98 Audio Driver Release Ver 4.05.00.0556
         Windows 98 Modem Driver Release Ver 4.43.013 

CONTENTS
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1. -- Features
2. -- Installation of Audio/Modem Driver for Windows 98

Part 1: Features
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1. Corrected problem when playing MIDI files after suspend/resume
2. Corrected problem when playing MIDI files after hot-inserting
   PC-card
3. Added Support for V.23 protocol in modem driver
4. Improved connectivity with some ISPs (Internet Service Provider)
   in modem driver
5. Improved compatibility with 16Bit applications in modem
   driver (for example cc:mail mobile)

Part 2: Installation of Audio/Modem Driver for Windows 98
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First uninstall the old drivers
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1. Go to Control Panel -> Add/Remove Programs

2. Select "Uninstall ESS Audio/Modem Combo" and click Add/Remove

3. When the ESS M2E Audio Modem Utility comes up, click Next

4. Select "Uninstall Drivers" and click Next (do NOT select
   "Upgrade Drivers")

5. Click Finish to restart the OmniBook

Now install the new drivers
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6. When the hardware wizard appears, click Next.

7. Select Search for the best driver for your device and
   Click Next.

8. Enter the directory of the audio drivers from this zip file, 
   e.g. c:\OmniBook\Drivers\Audio, under Specify a location and
   click Next.

9. Click Next to accept ESS Device Manager.

10. Click Finish.

11. Click Next.

12. Select Search for the best driver for your device and
    Click Next.

13. Enter the directory of the audio drivers under Specify a 
    location and click Next.

14. Click Next to choose the ESS Device Manager.

15. Click Next to accept the ESS Device Manager.

16. Click Finish.

17. Click Next.

18. Select Search for the best driver for your device and
    Click Next.

19. Enter the directory of the audio drivers under Specify a 
    location and click Next.

20. Click Next to accept ESS ES56CVH-PI Data Fax Voice Modem.

21. Click Finish.

22. Click Next.

23. Select Search for the best driver for your device and
    Click Next.

24. Enter the directory of the audio drivers under Specify a 
    location and click Next.

25. Click Next to accept Voice Modem Serial Wave Device.

26. Click Finish.
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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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