Gateway MX6956 Driver Download (Official)
The MX6956 is a disk drive controller manufactured by Gateway. This driver fixes problems with drive not found, slow or unreliable data transfer, intermittent connection or hardware conflicts. This driver - "D20035-001-001.exe" - has been downloaded 48 times and is rated 5 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews. Compatibility for this driver update includes PCs running Windows operating systems such as Windows Vista. The total disk space used for this update is 18.9 MB.
Supported Models
Gateway MX6956
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows Vista
File Name
D20035-001-001.exe (18.9 MB)
Versions
6.2.0.2002 (23-Jan-2007)
Additional Notes
Gateway MX6956
Windows Vista SATA/Mass Storage Controller Driver File
Uploaded By
Malathy (DG Staff Member) on 13-Feb-2007
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How to Update Gateway MX6956 Device Drivers
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the Gateway MX6956 driver, click the green download button above. After you complete your download, move on to Step 2.
If the driver listed is not the right version or operating system, search our driver archive for the correct version. Enter Gateway MX6956 into the search box above and then submit. In the results, choose the best match for your PC and operating system.
Tech Tip: If you are having trouble deciding which is the right driver, try the Gateway Driver Update Utility. It is a software utility which automatically finds and downloads the right driver.
To find the newest driver, you may need to visit the Gateway website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.
Step 2 - Install Your Driver
Installing your newly downloaded driver is a straightforward process. Windows provides a dedicated tool called Device Manager for this purpose. Follow these steps to update your driver:
Access the Quick Access menu by right-clicking the Start button.
From the menu options, choose "Device Manager".
Within Device Manager, identify the device requiring the driver update.
Open the context menu for the device by right-clicking its name.
Select "Update driver" and proceed through the guided installation.
To complete the process, reboot your computer. This ensures the new driver is fully integrated into your system.
Regular driver updates contribute to optimal system performance and hardware compatibility.
Tech Tip: Driver downloads and updates come in a variety of file formats with different file extensions. For example, you may have downloaded an EXE, INF, ZIP, or SYS file. Each file type has a slighty different installation procedure to follow.
For more help, visit our Driver Support Page for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.
Driver Contents File List
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Read_me.txt | 5.1 KB | 23 Jan 2007 |
| _setup.dll | 386.0 KB | 17 May 2006 |
| data1.cab | 2.2 MB | 13 Oct 2006 |
| data2.cab | 15.9 MB | 13 Oct 2006 |
| issetup.dll | 552.2 KB | 13 Oct 2006 |
| layout.bin | 473 bytes | 13 Oct 2006 |
| setup.exe | 455.6 KB | 24 May 2006 |
| setup.ini | 781 bytes | 13 Oct 2006 |
| setup.log | 86 bytes | 14 May 2006 |