Windows Millennium driver for Modem and Audio

Windows Millennium driver for Modem and Audio
This is a self-extracting compressed file with ESS audio\modem drivers for the HP Omnibook XE3-GC. The InstallShield Wizard(TM) will help install HP Notebook PC Windows Millennium Modem/Audio device driver package on your computer.
This software applies to: |
System(s):
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HP Omnibook Series: XE3-GC
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Operating system(s):
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Microsoft Windows Millennium
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Languages:
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[x] English, [ ] French, [ ] Italian, [ ] German, [ ] Spanish, [ ] Swedish, [ ] Norwegian, [ ] Finnish, [ ] Danish
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Version Current version
File name: GCCMES44.exe
Version: 044B
Version replaced
File name: GCCMES41.exe
Version: 041
How to determine your current version
Install package
Read file c:\hp\drivers\audio\version.txt
Availability of this software
[ ] This software is made available on the web only
[ ] This software is made available on the web and on factory-preloaded software
[x] This software is made available on the web, in factory-preloaded software, and on CDs shipped with the product.
Detailed description Files included in this package
Includes Audio/Modem driver combo 1133h044B
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a1.inf
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allem3.cat
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allem3m.cat
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data1.cab
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data1.hdr
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data2.cab
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es198x.sys
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es56cvmp.sys
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esmdm_98.inf
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essetup.exe
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ikernel.ex_
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layout.bin
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mdmess.inf
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mdmessa.inf
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readme.txt
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setup.ini
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setup.inx
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version.txt
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localize\a1.inf
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localize\a1cs.inf
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localize\a1ct.inf
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localize\a1dk.inf
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localize\a1fc.inf
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localize\a1fr.inf
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localize\a1gr.inf
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localize\a1it.inf
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localize\a1jp.inf
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localize\a1ko.inf
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localize\a1nl.inf
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localize\a1no.inf
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localize\a1pb.inf
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localize\a1po.inf
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localize\a1sp.inf
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localize\a1su.inf
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localize\a1sv.inf
New features
None.
Fixed issues -
This driver release addresses an occasional audio noise/loss while browsing the Internet.
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A very few units will present this problem. Unit will stop boot process on black screen with blinking cursor (upper left corner) just after the windows splash screen has disappeared. Issue may or may not be intermittent.
Known issues and limitations
Not applicable.
Upgrade recommendation
[ ] Recommended
[x] Critical
Installation instructions
Download package and execute..
Installation steps |
1
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Preparation
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Load Windows Millennium and exit all applications
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2
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Download Package
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Download the web package to a temporary location on your hard drive.
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3
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Install
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Double click on the package to execute the installation. When executed, this package will automatically install the new driver and copy the updated files to your system at location C:\HP\Drivers\Audio for future reference. During the process of copying the files, the user may be prompted to overwrite files from a previous installation. In order to properly install the new driver, the user must respond, “Yes” or “Yes to All”.
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Click Next at the Welcome to Allegro.comm Setup screen
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Select Upgrade Drivers and click next.
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At the end of the installation process the user will be prompted to restart the system. The user should choose 'Yes, I want to restart my computer now' and press Finish
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4
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Done
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Windows will automatically detect the new audio and modem drivers on your next boot.
| System requirements and dependencies
Requires HP Omnibook XE3-GC with Windows Millennium operating system.
Software deployment guidelines
This driver should be available in the web for all users.
Uninstallation instructions
When the driver is updated via this package or ESSETUP.EXE, it uninstalls the previous driver and installs the new one. If you believe you still need to uninstall the driver, follow the instructions below:
Uninstall steps |
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Preparation
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Close all open applications.
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Run Setup Program
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Run the setup program for the original driver: Click Start, Run, enter or select C:\HP\DRIVERS\AUDIO\ESSETUP.EXE, then click OK
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Click Next at the Welcome to Allegro.comm Setup screen
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Select Uninstall Drivers and click next.
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At the end of the removal process the user will be prompted to restart the system. The user should choose 'Yes, I want to restart my computer now' and press Finish
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3
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Done
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This package will completely remove the audio and modem drivers from your system on your next boot.
| Comments
Information for hp support
Special considerations on supported configurations
- List of qualified & tested systems and Qualification status
Omnibook XE3-GC
- MS certification status
WHQL Logo 4550 available
Drivers are digitally signed.
Known issues for hp support
This driver fixes a ten-units/week field boot problem in Windows. Symptom varied from occasional Windows boot problem to no Windows boot at all. For units that consistently fail, the customer may be able to enter safe mode and remove the current Audio Driver and then install the new one. We are also working on a CD that will automate the process of updating the driver to be sent to the user in last resort.
Details:
XE3 will stop boot process on black screen with blinking cursor (upper left corner) just after the windows splash screen has disappeared. Issue may or may not be intermittent.
Issue verification steps
There may be several reasons why a boot process would stop, not all are related to the ESS issue. To qualify if you are seeing the ESS issue, follow the steps below.
1. Reboot the unit and press F5 immediately after the HP logo disappears (or immediately after the bios summary screen if quiet boot is disabled in bios) to get to the OS boot menu.
2. Choose to boot unit in safe mode
3. Disable audio (instructions differs depending on OS - see below)
Disable audio in WinME and Win98:
Go to Start Menu\Settings\Control Panel\System
Choose the Device Manager tab
Open the Sound, video and game controllers list (click the plus sign in front of this line)
Open the properties for the "ESS Allegro" audio device (highlight line and double-click)
Check the box for the "disable in this HW profile" option
Click Apply
Disable audio in Win2K:
Go to Start Menu\Settings\Control Panel\System
Click the Device Manager button
Open the Sound, video and game controllers list (click the plus sign in front of this line)
Open the properties for the "ESS Allegro" audio device (highlight line and double-click)
Choose "do not use this device in this HW profile (disable)" from the "Device Usage" drop-down menu
Click OK
4.Restart system
If the system is now booting the operating system normally then the unit does suffer from this ESS issue.
Issue solution
1. Follow steps 1 through 4 from issue verification
2. Guide customer to hp web to download new audio driver
3. Assist customer in installing driver. This process depends on what type of driver package we get from ESS.
Internal workflow information for web publishing team
Author Name:
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Oscar Soares
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Full network path for component location:
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\\mcdcvrnd\QA\Release\Web\Hurricane\ESS\1.x\WME\Omnibook
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Software type
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[] BIOS
[] Diagnostics
[] Utility
[x] Notebook Driver
[] Video
[] TopTools
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Release note creation date:
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6/12/2001
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Intended release date on the web:
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Used by MCD and NSD
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Priority:
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[] Normal (48h), [] Urgent (24h), [x]Critical (6h)
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