readme.txt Driver File Contents (D00403-001-001.exe)

Information and Instructions about this download file

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File Description: Gateway(r) Network Drivers
Version: 3.100.64.1
Operating System: Microsoft(r) Windows(r) XP 
Part Number: D00403-001-001
Date: 12/20/2005
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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

These are the Windows XP network drivers for Gateway MX6000 Series or MX7000 Series notebook computers.


Identification

If you have a Gateway MX6000 Series or MX7000 Series notebook computer and are running Windows XP, install these drivers.


Installation

1.  The files extract to the C:\Cabs\D00403-001-001 folder.

2.  From the Start menu, click Control Panel. 

3.  In Control Panel, click Performance and Maintenance.

4.  In Performance and Maintenance, click the System icon.

5.  In the System Properties dialog box, click the Hardware tab, and then click Device Manager.

6.  In Device Manager, double-click Other Devices, and then double-click Ethernet Controller.

7.  In the Ethernet Controller Properties dialog box, click the Driver tab, and then click update driver.

8.  In the Welcome dialog box, click the Install from a list or specific location box, and then click Next.

9.  Click Include this location in the search, and then enter the path C:\Cabs\D00403-001-001.  Click Next.

10.  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 the System icon.

4.  In the System Properties dialog box, click the Hardware tab, and then click Device Manager.

5.  In Device Manager, double-click Network Adapters, and then double-click Broadcom NetExtreme Gigibit Ethernet Integrated Controller.

6.  In the Broadcom NetExtreme Gigibit Ethernet Controller Properties dialog box, click the Driver tab, and then click Uninstall.

7.  In the Confirm Device Removal dialog box, click OK.

8.  In the System Settings Change window, click Yes to restart your computer.


Troubleshooting

If you are having problems with your driver, reinstall it by following the installation steps listed in this document. If the problem persists, remove the driver using the steps in the Removal section of this document, and then reinstall it.


Reason for Update

This is the initial release of the driver.


Gateway MX6000 Series: 

5379 - Gateway MX6625
5380 - Gateway MX6635b
5386 - Gateway MX6124
5491 - Gateway MX6110m
5492 - Gateway MX6111m
5493 - Gateway MX6618m
5496 - Gateway MX6124h
5497 - Gateway MX6650h
5498 - Gateway MX6130j
5499 - Gateway MX6132j
5500 - Gateway MX6628j
5501 - Gateway MX6630j
5509 - Gateway MX6627
5510 - Gateway MX6627h
5742 - Gateway MX6637f
5818 - Gateway MX6629 
5819 - Gateway MX6629h

MX7000 Series:

5963 - Gateway MX7118
5964 - Gateway MX7525
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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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