Fresh install of XP on Gateway E4300

[smoaky]

Hi
Just did a fresh install of XP home on my Gateway E4300..It will not recognize the integrated Ethernet and a few other devices.
Here is a link to the the specs of my PC Maybe you can check this out and guide me through (step by step) what I need to do to get all my unrecognized devices up and running.

http://support.gateway.com/s//PC/E4300_Series/1008374/1008374nv.shtml

The link contains driver downloads for Ethernet but not sure which one to use. Do I put them on a CD and then load them onto my PC to get Ethernet to work?
Pardon my ignorance.
Thanks

 

[kimsland]

This one:
ftp://esupport:vImvF88@ftp.gateway.com/pub/hardware_support/drivers/win_xp/network/Marvell827.exe

Download and double click on it

 

[smoaky]

Thank you
I have another PC I am using right now but am embarrassed to say If I download this and save it to my desktop how do I get that file installed onto my Gateway to run it. (as my face turns red)

 

[kimsland]

You can ask any question
I once had to explain to a user how to turn on their computer, so be it.

Download, ideally select Desktop (from the drop down list, when you click Save)
Once it has finished, either press Run (from the save box, if it wasn't ticked to close)
Or by double clicking on it, on your Desktop

It will then Run/Install (possibly giving other prompts like OK and I accept)

At last it will install
Then restart once done
Hopefully your Network driver will work

edit:

Oh I mis understood - hang on

You will need to save it to CD (the Marvell827.exe file on your Desktop)
You can also save it to a Flash stick
Then copy it to the other computer

Then double click on it from there

 

[smoaky]

Thanks, forgot about using my flash drive to transfer it :grinthumb
I will give a go right now
Thanks

 

[smoaky]

Thanks
Internet up and running.
Now on another PC I am working on.
IBM Aptiva 2176 - C66 I have no sound. Just installed XP. Device driver shows all audio devices are recognized.Googled for the audio driver needed but have not been able to locate the correct one. Lenovo site shows several audio drivers available and I have tried a few but it is becoming more frustrating as time passes.
If anyone has or had this same PC and know the exact driver I need or if you have any suggestions on how to get my sound working please let me know.
Thanks

 

[kimsland]

Go to this page: http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/homeLenovo.do
You'll see the Or and Or options.
But in the middle of these options, is "Auto-detect"
Once you press this button, you will then need to click on the security bar in IE (that pops up) and install the ActiveX control
If it doesn't work the first time try it again with the ActiveX already installed
Try that

Or you could try ThinkVantage System Update: http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/s...thinkvantage_en/systemupdate313-2008-3-13.exe
Not sure if it finds drivers that are not there in the first place. But it's worth a try.

 

[smoaky]

Thank you kimsland
Good info.
I will try those options when I can. Gotta work next three days from 3am to 6pm Let ya know if I got audio working Monday on my day off.

 

[kimsland]

Just reply back here, when you do.
I'll wait I suppose. Ho Hum...

 

[smoaky]

FYI
It gave me 19 different audio drivers to try, all of which apply to the IBM Aptiva 2176 series. Dont have time to try all of them to see which one will work with my application at this time.
I will let you know A.S.A.P.
Sorry to make you wait I know your time is important.
Your help is very much appreciated.:grinthumb