[bookworm]

Originally Posted by audi1978

have downlaoded everest and printed out report if that helps ....
Computer:
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
OS Service Pack Service Pack 2
DirectX 4.09.00.0904 (DirectX 9.0c)
Computer Name OWNER-E44216234
User Name Owner

Motherboard:
CPU Type Mobile Intel Pentium M 725J, 1600 MHz (16 x 100)
Motherboard Name Gateway
Motherboard Chipset Intel Alviso-G i915GM
System Memory 1014 MB (DDR2-667 DDR2 SDRAM)
BIOS Type Phoenix (09/28/05)

Display:
Video Adapter Mobile Intel(R) 915GM/GMS,910GML Express Chipset Family (64 MB)
Video Adapter Mobile Intel(R) 915GM/GMS,910GML Express Chipset Family (64 MB)
3D Accelerator Intel GMA 900
Monitor Plug and Play Monitor [NoDB]
Monitor Plug and Play Monitor [NoDB]
Monitor Plug and Play Monitor [NoDB]

Multimedia:
Audio Adapter Intel 82801FBM ICH6-M - AC'97 Audio Controller [B-2]

Storage:
IDE Controller Intel(R) 82801FB/FBM Ultra ATA Storage Controllers - 266F
IDE Controller Texas Instruments PCIxx21 Integrated FlashMedia Controller
Disk Drive ST9808211A (80 GB, 5400 RPM, Ultra-ATA/100)
Optical Drive HL-DT-ST DVD-RW GWA-4082N
SMART Hard Disks Status OK

Partitions:
C: (NTFS) 76308 MB (73405 MB free)

Input:
Keyboard Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse PS/2 Compatible Mouse

Network:
Network Adapter Marvell Yukon 88E8036 PCI-E Fast Ethernet Controller
Modem Soft Data Fax Modem with SmartCP

Peripherals:
USB1 Controller Intel 82801FBM ICH6-M - USB Universal Host Controller [B-2]
USB1 Controller Intel 82801FBM ICH6-M - USB Universal Host Controller [B-2]
USB1 Controller Intel 82801FBM ICH6-M - USB Universal Host Controller [B-2]
USB1 Controller Intel 82801FBM ICH6-M - USB Universal Host Controller [B-2]
USB2 Controller Intel 82801FBM ICH6-M - Enhanced USB2 Controller [B-2]
Battery Microsoft AC Adapter
Battery Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Control Method Battery

Motherboard ]

Motherboard Properties:
Manufacturer Gateway
Version Rev 1.0
Serial Number T3862N1000964

[ Chassis ]

Chassis Properties:
Manufacturer Gateway
Version Rev.1
Serial Number T3862N1000964
Asset Tag No Asset Tag
Chassis Type Portable
Boot-Up State Safe
Power Supply State Safe
Thermal State Safe
Security Status None

[ Memory Controller ]

Memory Controller Properties:
Error Detection Method None
Error Correction None
Supported Memory Interleave 1-Way
Current Memory Interleave 1-Way
Supported Memory Speeds 60ns
Supported Memory Types DIMM
Supported Memory Voltages 3.3V
Maximum Memory Module Size 1024 MB
Memory Slots 2

[ Processors / Intel(R) Pentium(R) M ]

Processor Properties:
Manufacturer Intel
Version Intel(R) Pentium(R) M
External Clock 400 MHz
Maximum Clock 1600 MHz
Current Clock 1600 MHz
Type Central Processor
Voltage 3.3 V
Status Enabled
Upgrade ZIF
Socket Designation uFCPGA2


[ On-Board Devices / Conexant CX20468-31 Audio Codec ]

On-Board Device Properties:
Description Conexant CX20468-31 Audio Codec
Type Sound

Conexant driver http://support.gateway.com/support/d...id=19466590 7

realtek driver http://www.realtek.com.tw/downloads/...tDown=false#AC

now look at this, it is a roundabout way to install but has worked on these gateway notebooks

I searched for who knows what and i came across this website, notebookreview.com . Where i was leaded to this topic , which the author sounded exactly like me.
For people having the same audio problem (Conexant Ac-Link Audio Drivers, Realtek) here is the fix.
“1. Install Realtek Audio driver (WDM_A380 or WDM_A381, doesn’t matter).
2. Reboot
3. Download and try to install the Conexant AC 97 audio driver. You can get the one from Gateway (D00245-001-001 driver), or any other manufacturer that uses this chip in the notebook. Pay attention to where it stores the files. For instance the Gateway driver uncompresses to c:\cabs\directory name.
4. Go to device manager, find the Realtek AC 97 audio item under “Sound, video, and game controllers”. Right click on it and select UPDATE DRIVER
5. Select NO if it asks to connect to Windows Update, click NEXT
6. Select “Install from a list of specific location” and click NEXT
7. Select “Don’t search. I will choose the driver to install” and click NEXT
8. DE-select “Show compatible Hardware”. CONEXANT should show up under manufacturer since you tried to install the driver earlier.
9. Click on CONEXANT on the left, then select “Conexant AC-Link Audio” on the right and click NEXTThe driver will install. It may ask you for the location of some files, point it to the directory the Conexant driver uncompressed to in step 3.
Reboot, and you should have working audio!”

Set a System Restore Point before installing drivers just in case
Start / All Programs / Accessories / System Tools / System Restore / select Create a restore point and follow instructions