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If you need to reinstall device drivers because you are directed to do so while 
troubleshooting or if a message tells you that there is a problem with a device 
driver, reinstall the device drivers by following the instructions below.
If you just reinstalled Windows XP, the device drivers were automatically 
reinstalled.
To reinstall device drivers:
1Insert the red Drivers and Applications CD into the DVD/CD-RW or 
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Updating device drivers
The Restoration CDs contain a device driver update utility that works over the 
Internet. If you do not have an Internet service provider, the update utility 
works by direct-dialing the device driver update service.
To update device drivers:
1Insert the red Drivers and Applications CD into the DVD/CD-RW or 
DVD-RW/CD-RW drive. If the program starts automatically, go to Step 5.
- OR -
If the program does not start automatically,...

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7Click Check Now. The Connect window opens.
8Install available updated device drivers by following the on-screen 
instructions. Depending on the device driver you are updating, you may 
only need to restart your notebook to complete the installation. However, 
if a setup wizard opens when you restart your notebook, follow the 
on-screen instructions.
Reinstalling programs
If you have problems running a program or if you have reinstalled your 
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6In the Open text box, type d:\runmenu.exe (where d is the drive letter of 
your DVD/CD-RW or DVD-RW/CD-RW drive).
7Click OK.
8If this is the first time you have inserted the red Drivers and Applications 
CD, accept the End User License Agreement (EULA) by clicking 
Yes, I accept 
it
, then clicking Continue. The Gateway Driver and Application Recovery 
program starts and the 
Drivers and Application Recovery tab appears.
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4Insert the program CD into the DVD/CD-RW or DVD-RW/CD-RW drive.
5Complete the program reinstallation by following the instructions 
included with the program CD.
Reinstalling Windows
If your notebook is not working correctly, try the following options to correct 
the problem:
■Troubleshooting. For more information, see “Troubleshooting” on 
page 243.
■Running System Restore.
■Reinstalling device drivers. For more information, see “Reinstalling device 
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To reinstall Windows XP and the device drivers:
1Insert the red Drivers and Applications CD into the DVD/CD-RW or 
DVD-RW/CD-RW drive.
2Restart your notebook.
3Select 2. Boot from CD-ROM.
4Select a language option.
5Select 1. Delete all files (Automated Fdisk/Format).
6Select 1. Continue deleting all files and restart.
7When prompted, press any key to continue.
8Select 2. Boot from CD-ROM.
9Select a language option.
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17Install other software, such as Microsoft Works Suite and gaming software, 
by following the instructions in “To reinstall other programs from a CD:” 
on page 224. 

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Upgrading Your
Gateway M505
This chapter provides information about adding hardware 
devices to your notebook. Read this chapter to learn 
how to:
■Add and remove PC Cards
■Add and replace memory
■Replace the hard drive 

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Adding and removing a PC Card
Your notebook has a PC Card slot (also known as a PCMCIA card slot). This 
slot accepts one Type II card.
You do not need to restart your notebook when changing most cards because 
your notebook supports hot-swapping. Hot-swapping means that you can insert 
a PC Card while your notebook is running. If your PC Card does not work after 
hot-swapping, see the PC Card manufacturer’s documentation for further...