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File Description: Solo(r) 5300 Audio Drivers
Version: 5.12.01.1141
Operating System: Microsoft(r) Windows(r) 98SE
Part Number: 7511872B
Date: 11/01/2001
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Table of Contents
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Overview
Identification
Installation
Removal
Troubleshooting
Reason for Update
Applicable Part Numbers
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Overview

This document describes the steps necessary to install and configure the audio drivers for the Solo 5300 portable computer running Windows 98SE.


Identification

If you have a Solo 5300 portable computer running Windows 98SE, install these drivers.


Installation

1.  In the C:\cabs\7511872B folder, double-click ESSetup.exe to begin the installation.  

2.  In the Welcome To The InstallShield Wizard For Maestro dialog box, click Next.

3.  In the ESS Maestro Utility dialog box, click Next.

4.  In the InstallShield Wizard Complete dialog box, click Finish to restart the computer.

5.  After the computer restarts, an Insert Disk dialog box opens.  Click OK.

6.  In the Copying Files dialog box, type: C:\cabs\7511872B.  Click OK. 

7.  In the Version Conflict dialog box, click Yes.

8.  After the computer restarts, an Insert Disk dialog box opens.  Click OK.

9.  In the Copying Files dialog box, type: C:\cabs\7511872B.  Click OK. 

10.  After the computer restarts, an Insert Disk dialog box opens.  Click OK.

11.  In the Copying Files dialog box, type: C:\cabs\7511872B.  Click OK.  


Removal

1.  From the Start menu, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

2.  In Control Panel, double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon.

3.  In the Add/Remove Programs Properties dialog box, select ESS Maestro PCI Audio (WDM), and then click Add/Remove.

4.  Close the Add/Remove Programs Properties dialog box and Control Panel.


Troubleshooting

If you are having difficulty during or after the driver installation, follow the removal procedure, and then re-install the drivers.


Reason for Update

These drivers were updated to resolve the following issues:

1.  No sound after resuming from standby when connected to a docking station.

2.  No analog audio out when connected to a port replicator.


Applicable Part Numbers

3500728, 3500729, 3501006, 3501007