[convertechs]

i have looked EVERYWHERE for this thing. the one on gateway's site simply does not work on this TA1 that i have.

does anyone have any suggestions?

thank you very much

david

 

[CCT]

It would help if you noted which of the THOUSANDS of Gateways you have, and also if you could link the Gateway site you were searching to save me or someone else doing the legwork.



note: if the TA1 comes in only 1 variety, then say so - again, little time, many posters

 

[convertechs]

It would help if you noted which of the THOUSANDS of Gateways you have, and also if you could link the Gateway site you were searching to save me or someone else doing the legwork.



note: if the TA1 comes in only 1 variety, then say so - again, little time, many posters

to my knowledge there is only one variety of TA1. i have about 20 of these that i got at auction. i had no issues whatsoever with the TA6 tablets i got from the same auction, first result in the google search worked just fine. i've combed google, tried the intel website, ect.... no bones.

 

[Riskyone101]

Hello,

You still havent posted the specs of pc? (model number and make)

 

[convertechs]

this is a Gateway TA1 tablet pc convertible laptop

there is no other model number anywhere on the computer, bios, post screen.

 

[CCT]

Use this site and find your serial number and get the specific drivers for your comp;

http://support.gateway.com/support/drivers/dlcenter.asp

 

[BCCOMP]

Hi,
I am going to take a shot at this.
Seeing you do not have a model or S/N number it is only going to be a guess.

This driver covers many Gateway tablet pc convertible laptop. I based this on the CX2618 model
http://support.gateway.com/support/...pport DriverVersion: 5.0.0.1032&uid=231323467

Hope this helps
Bill

 

[convertechs]

thank you for your reply. i've tried this one and it does not work. this was the one that worked for the TA6 though.

 

[BCCOMP]

OK,
Can you run Everest under my signature and post the full report.

Do you have any numbers underneath the laptop to note what model you have?
Bill

 

[convertechs]

i can't run everest as none of the ta1 that i have include an os. but i suppose i can simply install an oem of vista so that i might run everest

i'll be back in the office on monday

thanks for your help guys, i know that together we can track this down. after it's tracked down, i'll put the info on my website so that others can easily find it when they google it!

 

[dai]

when you click on the sata listing in the bios
what do you see in the dropdown box

 

[convertechs]

the bios on this thing has no serial ata options ala the newer dell bios... believe me i looked to see if there was something along the lines of the sata/ahci switch like on most of the centrino and newer dells

 

[dai]

see if there is anything here on it

http://repair4laptop.org/disassembly_gateway.html

 

[BCCOMP]

Hi,
Can you also tell us how you are installing the driver?
Are you using a floppy drive, Slipstreaming?

Have you tried the Intel Matrix Storage driver?
http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Det...1&DwnldID=17413&strOSs=44&OSFullName=Windows* XP Professional&lang=eng

 

[convertechs]

i'm using a floppy, it's always easier that way for me. i have a bunch of external floppy drives. i'll try the driver you recommend, but i think i tried all the intel drivers for this problem.

thanks though!

i found another model number (m280) for the TA1, but it just points me to the same sata/ahci xp install drivers which do not work... grrrr

i found another possible model number (m280) for the TA1, but it just points me to the same sata/ahci xp install drivers which do not work... grrrr

i've contacted their tech support chat, and they refuse to even offer help or additional model or part numbers. The model of the motherboard is 31TA1MB0041

 

[BCCOMP]

HI,

i have about 20 of these that i got at auction

Do any of the other 20 models have a service tag or model number of any kind on the back of the laptop?

See if this driver will work:
http://support.gateway.com/support/... Controller version: 7.0.0.1020&uid=231625211

Extract the driver to a folder
Inside this folder you will "see" two sub folders
Extract the Contents of the F6 Floppy x86 to a floppy.

Bill

 

[convertechs]

i will try that file when i get home. they all have serial numbers, but no "service tag" a-la dell (wish these were dells, i'd have no hassles).

thanks!