Recently, I had a customer who needed XP installed on a Gateway ESX e4000 - originally, it came with Win 2000 Professional. Putting XP on a computer is no big deal, but sometimes finding the right drivers can be. In this case MPC computers has purchased some of the Gateway models, and of course the drivers for this model are not listed on Gateway's website.*Note: MPC is out of business.
The only driver that gave me any issue was the sound driver. However, if you "manually" install the driver using the "Have Disk" function, then it will install just fine.
If you have any questions or want a zipped copy of the drivers that I used, comment to this post or email me.UPDATE 1-2-2009:
It appears that MPC is going out of business. Here is a download link to the XP Drivers that I used. If these drivers or this post help you out, please let me know.
UPDATE 2-25-2009:
Reposted driver downloads directly from my site. Sorry about that to anyone who attempted to download them and couldn't.
UPDATE 3-5-2009:
Added screenshot of audio "have disk" manual driver installation. Click image for larger version.
IMPORTANT UPDATE 6-18-2009:
Received an email from Steve at www.mpcdrivers.com and www.mpctechsupport.com - looks like he has a great site with virtually all drivers for the Gateway - MPC models. If you are looking for additional help or these drivers don't work, take a look on his site.
Best of all they are provided for free - like mine. If his site helps you out, make a donation to help him out.
Labels: xp installation
posted by Rex Moncrief at
7/23/2008 09:08:00 AM
51 Comments:
Thanks for this!!!!
Bought several of these PC's from a 'going out of business' auction. No HD's or RAM. Like you I got down to the sound card. MPC is not helpful for finding this driver at all.
...one more reason to dislike Gateway.
Thanks for the help!
You are very welcome. If you have any trouble installing the drivers, reply back. I will do what I can to help you out.
dear god, thank you for the information. I was losing my mind till i found this!
I thought that I would never find the audio driver, thanks so much for the help
This is a great article and a life saver too. I've been looking for those drivers for 4 weeks now. I finally got the PC working. Thanks Rex Moncrief.
My PC info is: Gateway E-series FLEXATXSKH ESX E4000 P04 (Slimline)
Hi,
None of those sound drivers work and my pc is the same one that you are talkig about. Only the number in the readme douznt match mine. mine is RG84510A.15A.0037.P15.
when i do the have disk then i get this message "the specified location does not contain your hardware"
Please help me asap! If you need more info then just let me know.
Hi russianred95,
Are you sure you used the "have disk" button to force the sound driver to work? I had the exact same problem, but the driver should work. If you can't get it to work, let me know and I will try to post a pic or video of installing the sound driver manually.
Updated the post since it appears MPC will be shutting its doors. There is now a direct download link from my website for the XP drivers that I used.
Hey thank you for this page and all the info,I was wondering which driver is for the computer's ethernet card,my lady cant seem to get it it working on her computer that had this problem,thanks again
C
If you look at this [ screenshot ], the 3rd yellow highlight shows you the network or ethernet adapter link.
If you still have trouble, let me know.
We were given *several* ESX E4000s by a local community college. Of course, they wiped the drives and we have had to load 2000Pro as that was the product code sticker on the machines. Have been able to scope out all the drivers EXCEPT for the audio. I don't think I can use your XP driver on these machines with 2000. Any ideas where I go from here? I've searched both the Gateway site and the MPC site to no avail.
Thanks for ANY help you can offer
We were given *several* ESX E4000 machines by a local community college. Of course, they wiped the drive. We have installed Win2000Pro as that was the product code sticker on the machines. I've found all the drivers except for the audio. I don't think I can use the XP version, but desperately need some help!!
Thanks.
Hmmm - I have 1 running as a linux server now and 1 with no OS and no RAM. If you don't find it in the next few days, let me know and I will try to do an install of Win2k.
Do you have copies of XP you could use? Also, Ubuntu linux installs very nicely on those machines.
Reposted driver downloads again. Please review my original post.
I am having a terrible time with the audio on my e4000 all the other drivers work for me but the audio I go threw the set up and then it says not found and to reboot and try again over and over.I dont see no "have disk" button or even seen one. Any ideas?
I added a screenshot that shows you the steps. You need to go to the Device Manager first, right-click the audio device (may have a yellow triangle), and "update driver".
Screen Shot - Click Here
GREAT I finally got it!! I Look like a zombie but it works.lol THANKS for everything
Really appreciate the help, Rex..!!
But..
You need to add to avoid confusion/ panic that when you check the "Browse" button to go to where the Soundmax file is (should be directory:\cabs), once you open the "Soundmax" folder, Then open the "smaxwdm" folder Then the "w2k_xp" folder & the "inf." file Needed will be there!
Works like a Charm!!!
P.S.
Just in case, like mine because of the Audio Codecs being Already installed & isn't one of the Device choices listed, just use the "Sound, Video & Game Controllers" device instead & continue IAW with Rex's instructions & my addendum...
Thanks, Again, Rex!
thanks for the added info chris. i do installs so much that i take for granted some of the details!
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Hey man, I know you got nothing out of doing this, but it really helped. Thanks a lot for taking the time.
@anonymous - I'm just glad to help others out. I've been fortunate that my business is very successful and that is in part to being very open with tech information.
I'm glad I could help you out and you are most welcome.
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Thank you so much for posting these drivers. I have been searching for these for quite a while. These are greatly appreciated.
thanks a lot
Thanks so much, Rex. Your drivers did the trick. Local governments, community colleges, etc. are unloading these E4000's, and Gateway/MPC left us high and dry. You made my day much easier!
No kidding! Thanks especially on the audio driver! That was a tricky one for sure! I really appreciate the info you've provided. You'll save a lot of people from getting stressed out trying to find these drivers.
Thanks again!
Thanks Rex, you seemed to have saved the day here!
you have no idea how this has been beating my brain trying to get the sound driver. Most I could get from gateway. I just used the 4100 drivers but I COULD NOT GET AUDIO!!! You are like AMAZING for having this. THANK YOU
Thanks a ton for these.
How do you remove the side off the case to upgrade the memory without breaking it?
There is a release "lever" on the top of the case - you push that down and the side panel swings down and off. Then you have full access to the motherboard, RAM, etc. It's actually easy to do.
If you have any problems, let me know and I will post a quick video clip.
To get into the case there is a screw in the back of the case holding the side release in place. Remove the screw and push the front pannel release. It sometimes takes a little finger power but comes right off.
Do anyone knows if there is a BIOS update file for the e4000? I want to upgrade the CPU.
Greate site thanks.
Thank you for taking time to post the E4000 sound driver solution - I knew I had used it before but couldn't remember and found your posting easily!
Thanks again
Alright i have the same computer and problem you guys are talking about, but i dont understand how i download and save and install the driver...could you please help me
thanks
Some drivers will have a setup.exe file in them. If so you can run that and it will install.
Some drivers you will need to use device manager to locate a flagged (missing driver), right-click it, and upgrade driver. Then you will need to find the unzipped driver for that device.
Here is a good tutorial:
Bleeping Computer Updating Drivers
Thanks. I must have installed XP ten times thinking I was doing something wrong. I even ruined one (New) hard drive. I was doing all sorts of crazy stuff. Thanks
ummmm I love you! Thanks!!!
Thanks for the drivers!
The audio driver was super handy. Just got Windows 7 running on one of these (got it for $25 from my school computer garage sale). In case anyone else has to do it:
This audio chipset driver doesn't install right even with compatibility mode. But..if you do a manual driver install (Browse the driver manually) and point it the the .inf file in one of the sound driver subfolders win7 32bit installed it fine. Video driver - download the latest winXP Intel video chipset driver (Intel 865G). Run in XP compatibility mode as administrator and it installs fine.
I installed the drivers as instucted and nothing!!! This is terrible! I cannot believe what a piece of junk this computer is! It is a nightmare!
Sorry to hear that. Can you at least get it connected to a network and a broadband connection? If so, I might can remote in and help you out.
I also have several of these Gateway E4000 computers. I had to completely wipe it out and reinstall Windows XP. I am down to the Ethernet Controller and Multimedia Audio Controller drivers. Since I can't get to the Internet yet on that machine, where would I find the driver for the Ethernet?
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where would I find the driver for the Ethernet?
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You will need to use a computer that has network (Internet) access to download the driver. Then use a USB drive or something to copy the files to the Gateway.
I too need the ethernet driver . please.
(MFATXPNT-ESX-E4000 Gateway E-Series ) this is the motherboard i have.
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I too need the ethernet driver . please.
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Did you try the ethernet driver from these? After you download and unzip it, its the LAN-9532051.exe self-extractor.
Hello..
Thanks for sharing information for XP installed on a Gateway ESX e4000. My friend is thinking about XP installed on a Gateway ESX e4000.You have done great yet and hope you will continue with same here. Give me more details about is , If you have.
Thank you so much for posting.
pc-spiele
Gateway E-4000 drivers and restoration cd files are finally available at
http://www.mpcdrivers.com. Although the files are not listed on the site, details are available by contacting the webmaster at mpcsupport@cox.net.
Rex, great blog you have going here. Unlike most others I haven't had any problems getting the drivers but I have a different problem. Whenever I attach a device via a USB port the pc reboots. It didn't do that initially but is occuring now and I haven't an idea as to what the problem is. Do you have any idea?
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