Acer Aspire 4520 Original (XP) Driver

Model: Acer Aspire 4520
Manufacture: Acer
Compatibility: Windows XP

Description:
Install all drivers except for webcam and wireless, there are 2 available drivers and you need to choose base on your specification. Basically for webcam (i bought this model 5 years ago) you need to try both webcam to test which one is the best.

Drivers

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Audio
Realtek Audio Driver 5.10.0.5423 36.9 MB
Download

Bluetooth
WIDCOMM Bluetooth Driver 5.1.0.3300 97.0 MB 
Download

CIR
WinBond CIR (Consumer IR) Driver
7.1.64.1010 10.3 MB 
Download

Camera
Bison Camera Driver 7.32.701.09 7.2 MB
Download

Camera
Suyin Camera Driver5.7.28.500 7.6 MB 
Download

Card Reader
Ricoh Card Reader Driver 3.51.01 2.6 MB
Download

Chipset
NVIDIA Chipset Driver 13.13 7.7 MB 
Download

Lan
NVIDIA LAN Driver  65.7.5.0 7.7 MB
Download

Modem
Foxconn Modem Driver 2.1.77.9 1.6 MB
 Download

Modem
liteon Modem Driver 2.1.77.9 1.4 MB
Download

TouchPad
Synaptics Touchpad Driver 9.2.3.1 24.1 MB
Download

VGA
NVIDIA VGA Driver 7.15.11.126 66.9 MB
Download

Wireless
Atheros Wireless LAN Driver 5.3.0.45 2.7 MB
Download

Wireless
Broadcom Wireless LAN Driver 4.100.15.5 2.6 MB
Download

Application:
Dritek Acer LaunchManager Application 1.2.0.1208 2.6
Download

Know Issue:
1. Sound problem when playing dota :Sometimes end up with blue screen.
2. Need external fan, first batch of this model have a known issues of VGA faulty after 2-3 years. It is similar case with Compaq V3000 (amd).

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Compaq Presario CQ40 (AMD) Windows XP Drivers

Model: Compaq Presario CQ40 Series (AMD)
Manufacture: HP Hewlett Packard
Compatibility: Windows XP , Widows XP x86, Windows XP x64

Description:
Compaq Presario CQ40 (AMD) refer to CQ40 that use AMD processor. Another CQ40 series uses Intel processor. The different between 2 series is The Intel model use Intel chipset, Intel matrix storage manager, Nvidia and Intel graphic. Which AMD model use southbridge chipset and ADM/ATI graphic. Other drivers such as card reader and webcam are the same. Some model may requires certain patch or drivers version, but the case is very rare. One of the case is the HDMI drivers for AMD model.
 Identification of either Intel or AMD model for CQ40 series:
1. By looking at the processor type (click start - right click on my computer  - properties)
2. By looking at the last 2 digit: CQ40-xxxTU
Intel: TU/TX/XX/BR
AMD:AU/AX/LA


PATCH

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First Install  Netframework: (require for Quick Launch Installation).
Net framework 2.0
Download

Netframework 3.5
Download

DRIVERS (18)

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Sata
AMD SATA AHCI Controller Driver
Version 3.1.1540.64 REV:  A  5.24MB
Download

Graphic/VGA
AMD High-Definition Graphics Driver
Version:8.753.0.0, 178.42M
Download 

ATI VGA Driver (ATI Mobility Radeon)
Version:8.672.0.0 A, 106.21M
(strongly recommended to install Microsoft netframework 2.0 and 3.5)
Download 

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Audio Drivers:
Since there are no best single driver available, you have to follow this step carefully.

1. Install MS-UAA first:
Windows XP, XP SP2: Download  (KB888111)
Windows XP SP3: Download  (KB835221)

Restart and then install audio drivers below.

2. Install the Audio:
IDT High Definition Audio Codec
(2 drivers, if the first one didn't work, use 2nd drivers)
Download (SP41693)
Download (SP39671)

 If resulting in error, ignore it and proceed  by manually install the drivers:

Download and install the driver, you will get the error while  installing.
Perform the below steps to fix the issue.
1. Click on Start and select Run. Now type devmgmt.msc and press enter.
2. Right click on "Audio device on High Definition Audio Bus" and click  Update driver.
3. Select "Install from a list or specific location".
4. Click Next. Then select "Don't search, I will choose the driver to  install".
5. Click Next and then select "Sound, video and game controller" from  the list.
6. Click Next and then click Have Disk.
7. Click Browse C:\swsetup\sp39671 folder and select the .inf   file and click open and Continue with the onscreen instructions.

Fo instruction with pictures read here:
Manually  install Audio Drivers.

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Wireless:
(3 drivers, choose 1 base on your specification) 

Broadcom 4313 a/b/g/n wireless Drivers
Version5.10.91.8 10MB
Download

Intel PRO/Wireless Drivers:
(requires windows installer 3.0 installed first)
Version 5.20 4MB
Download

Atheros Wireless LAN Driver:
Version 2.00B 20.64MB
Download

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Bluetooth:
HP Integrated Module with  Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Version 5.1E  94.68M
Download

Modem
High-Definition Audio (HDA)  Modem Installer and Driver
Version 1.00 A 12.71MB
Download

Lan/Ethernet
Realtek RTL8102E Family  PCI-E Fast Ethernet NIC
Verison 1.00A 4.8MB
Download
updates available here 

Card Reader
JMB38X Card Reader Host Controller
Version 1.00A 3.49MB
Download

Touchpad:
Synaptics Touchpad Driver 
Version:9.1.11 Q, 16.93M
Download

Button:
(Install netframework 2.0 first)

HP Quick-launch Button
Version 6.40B 19MB
Download

Camera
Cyberlink youcam software 2.0 + Driver
Version 2.0.2519 46MB
Download

Others
Lightscribe  system software
Version 1.18.1.1 A 8.4MB
Download


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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1. If  you have 7 unknown device, download this file, extract, then right lick on the inf file and select install(Machine.inf)

2. If you need HDMI Driver Download 

3. Chipset driver can be download directly from AMD and in your graphic driver folder. By default the folder name is SMbus in c:\ati

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Compaq Presario CQ40-101TU Windows 7 Drivers

CHIPSET DRIVERS:
INF Update Utility - Primarily for Intel® 5, 4, 3, 900 Series Chipsets
Download

AUDIO:
IDT audio
Download


VGA/GRAPHIC
Mobile Intel 4 Series Express Chipset Family Graphics Driver (32-bit)
Download

if you have nvidia graphic:
Nvidia GeForce G 105M/103M
Download

WIRELESS:
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If you have Intel Wireless:
Intel Wireless LAN Driver for Microsoft Windows 7
Download

If you have Broadcom Wireless:
Broadcom Wireless LAN Driver for Microsoft Windows 7
Download
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HP Wireless Assistant
Download

CARD READER
JMB38X Card Reader Host Controller Driver for Windows 7
Download

WEBCAM
Cyberlink YouCam Software
Download

TOOLS
Lightscribe System Software
Download

BUTTON
HP Quick Launch Buttons
Download

ETHERNET:
Realtek RTL8102E/8111C Family PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet NIC Driver
Download

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Dell Inspiron 1525 Windows 7 Driver

Model: Dell Inspiron 1525
Manufacture: Intel
Compatibility: Windows 7, Windows 7 x86 x64

Description:

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If you upgrade Inspiron 1525 model into windows 7, some of the drivers installed automatically and available windows automatic updates. Sometimes it is difficult to locate several drivers, the best is first to try with your vista drivers and install in compatibility mode. Further explanation about compatibility mode can be found on the audio driver download link below.

By the way there are drivers available for windows 7 but not listed on the dell inspiron 1525 download page. It is available on the dell server and put it on a single list it here.

DRIVERS(13)

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Chipset
Intel Mobile Chipset Driver (965M)
You don't need chipset driver for windows 7, it installed automatically. But you can update the chipset Drivers here.

Audio:
SIGMATEL STAC 92XX C-Major HD Audio
You need to install it by reading the instruction:
Download and Installation

Graphic
Intel GM965 Express Chipset Family
Version  8.15.10.1867,A01 22MB
Download (32-bit)
Download(64-bit)

Input (TV)
AVerMedia AVerTV Hybrid NanoExpress DVB-T,
v.1.3.x.76, A05
Download

Input(mouse)
Logitech Bluetooth Travel Mouse,
v.SP_4_80_B103, A02-00
Download

Card Reader
Ricoh Card Reader R5C833, CardReader R5U230,
v.2.07.01.00, A03 4MB (vista/7)
Download

Modem:
Conexant HDA D330 MDC Modem Driver
Version  Drv_Win7-32_7.80.4.0,A01 2MB
Download

LAN/Ethernet
Marvell 88E80XX 10/100 Ethernet Controller,
v.11.10.5.3, A01 1MB
Download

Bluetooth:
Dell Wireless 355/370 Bluetooth Minicard,
v.6.2.0.9600, A01 61MB (older version available)
Download

Storage
Intel Matrix Storage Manager
v.8.9.0.1023, A00
Download

Wireless:
Dell Wireless WLAN 1520 Half MiniCard,
v.5.30.21.0, A01 72MB
Download

Dell Wireless 400 Wireless USB Mini-card
v.1.3.098.8, A02
Download

Intel Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection, (R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN,
v.11.1.1.3 (TIC146561), A05
Download

Installation for Dell Wireless 400 and 3945ABG
Right click on the driver file select properties - compatibility - set "run this program in comp.." select windows vista. After that right click again and select run as admin.
Note: Both are discontinue product from respective manufacture and the support end at windows vista OS.

APPLICATIONS(3)

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Dell Support Center
3.0, v.3.0, A01 (xp vista 7)
Download

Dell QuickSet,
 v.9.6.21, A07 (vista 7)
Download

Dell Digital TV Receiver DVBT-01,
v.6.0.26347, A00 (win xp vista 7)
Download

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Asus Eee PC 900HA windows 7 drivers

The drivers for this model mostly installed automatically along windows 7 installation. If there are drivers missing, below is a quick list drivers for windows 7 900HA.


Important Before Installation and Download

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1. Do not download and install unless you need it. It is because the drivers which installed by windows is the best drivers selected by windows.

2. Base on windows 7 installation, this drivers automatically installed:
Graphic drivers: Installed with WDDM 1.0
Audio: Generic audio drivers, automatic update will install Realtek audio drivers
Webcam, card reader, wireless, chipset


DRIVERS(8)

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Graphics:
Mobile Intel(R) 945 Express Chipset Family
Version 8.15.10.1912 28MB
Download

Lan/Ethernet:
Atheros AR8121/AR8113/AR8114
Version 10037  3.15MB
Download

Touchpad
Synaptic Touchpad Driver
Version  V15.3.32.1106MB
Download

Wireless:
Wireless Lan AzureWave
V8.0.0.238  31.54MB
Download

Webcam:
Azurewave webcam Driver
VS010 3.74MB
Download

Utilities:
Super Hybrid Engine Utility
Version 1.14 1.57MB
Download

ATK:
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface Driver
Version  Version  V4.00.0010 0.6MB
Download 

 Audio:
Realtek Audio Drivers
Automatically installed, but it is recommended to get the latest drivers here:
Download (external link)

Notes:
For audio, after click the download link, you will redirect to Realtek download site. Please accept terms and agreement first and click next. The download "32bits Vista, Windows7, Windows8 Driver only (Executable file)"


Additional Information and Resources:

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1. LAN/Ethernet: you can also use your original XP drivers to install.
2. Card Reader driver: You must insert any card reader to install the drievrs. It will detect and install the necessary driver for you cad reader device.
3. If ACPI drivers not working properly. Do install ACPI vista drivers.

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SIGMATEL STAC 92XX C-Major HD Audio Driver For Windows 7

When windows 7 released few years ago, I've been struggling to get windows 7 drivers for many laptop which build for vista. At that time, there are only few updates available to support older hardware. The best trick which mostly works for me  is by using windows vista drivers and install it either manually or by using compatibility mode. Direct install normally resulting in error. This particular audio drivers mostly used by DELL notebooks but the installation method can be applied on all model. But today while  I'm looking windows 7 drivers for dell notebook, i found an interesting way to install the audio in windows 7 using vista drivers.

Installation:

1. First we need to get the original vista drivers, you can get the original vista drivers from the manufacture site. Here I provide the version which works on many dell model.

SIGMATEL STAC 92XX C-Major HD Audio Drivers: R17186
Download (32 and 64-bit). Version 6.10.0.5614,A03  8mb

for 64-bit, i recommend to use this driver:
SIGMATEL STAC 92XX C-Major HD Audio Drivers: R186858
Download (64-bit).  6.10.0.5866,A04  8.6mb

2. Open device manager by click start and type DEVMGMT.MSC and press enter.

3. Under "Sound, Video and Game controller", look for "High Definition audio Device" or similar.

4. Right click and select uninstall. Click OK if prompted.

click OK if prompted

    IMPORTANT : Do not reboot/restart your laptop after uninstall..

5. Now install the drivers we download earlier. I recommend to right click and select run as admin.
6. Reboot after installation finish.

If installation failed,:
1. maybe you are using wrong drivers. Make sure you get your original vista drivers. If you can,t find it leave your model in the comment section below.
2. You can try install using manual installation (read below).

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Manual Installation:

Before proceed, I assume you already try the earlier installation method. If not please do so, or install the driver directly (ignore if error) because we will need it later.

1. If the installation above failed. This is another alternative to install the driver.
2. Open device manager and right click on High Definition Audio Bus. This time select update driver.
3. Select " Browse my computer for driver software".
4. click browse button and point to c:\dell\drivers\R17186 or  c:\dell\drivers\R17186 \WDM  (R17186 if you are using the drivers i provided, the name depends on the drivers you installed earlier.)
5. Continue with on-screen instruction until installation finish. reboot.

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Resources:

1. Other version of sigmatel audio:
R218148.exe  version 6.10.0.5866, A03
R170217.exe  version 6.10.0.5614, A02
R167855.exe  version 6.10.0.5609, A00
R167846.exe  version 6.10.0.5609, A02

2. Installing using compatibility mode sometimes work by right click on the drivers - properties - compatibility - select run this program in compatibility mode for 'win vista". Right click again and select run as admin to install.

3. The drivers download link is directly from dell server, neither mine nor any alternate server.

4. This post is for tutorial purpose and i hope you guys can leave your feedback including your model in the comment section below. Thanks

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Compaq Presario CQ50 Windows 7 Drivers

Model: Compaq Presario CQ50 Series
Manufacture : HP, Hewlett Packard
Compatibility: Windows 7, Windows 7 x86 x64

Description:
This drivers are compatible with all CQ50 model which use AMD processor. So far from my research on this model, all CQ50-100 series and CQ50-200 series use this drivers except one model which use Intel chip.
If you are looking for Ethernet drivers, you need to download chipset drivers because the Ethernet driver is integrated with chipset drivers.

Chipset:
NVIDIA nForce Chipset Driver
Version:15.46 A, 59.44M Download

Audio
Conexant High-Definition SmartAudio 221 Driver
Version:4.98.4.60 A, 11.89M Download

Graphic:
Graphics Driver for NVIDIA nForce MCP77MV Chipset
Version:8.15.11.8644 A, 176.72M Download

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Keyboard, Mouse and Input Devices: (install all)


HP Quick Launch Buttons
Version:6.50.15.1, 25.42M Download

Synaptics PS/2 Port Touchpad
Version:13.2.2.0 A, 27.6M Download

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Wireless:(choose 1)

Broadcom Wireless LAN Driver for Microsoft Windows 7
Version:5.60.350.6, 20.68M Download

Intel PRO/Wireless Drivers for Microsoft Windows 7
Version:13.1, 13.11M Download

Atheros 2011 Wireless Drivers
Version 9.20  81.94MB
Download 

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Modem
HDAUDIO Soft Data Fax Modem with SmartCP
Version:7.80.4.50 A, 18.06M Download

Card Reader
Realtek USB 2.0 Card Reader
Version:6.1.7100.30093 A, 7.44M  Download

Webcam:
Cyberlink YouCam Software
Version:2.0.3115, 51.15M  Download



Tools and Utilities- optional
Youcan choose either to install or not. Tools and utilities are applications that help you to perform certain task, support from hp etc.


LightScribe System Software
Version:1.18.12.1 A, 11.54M Download

HP Wireless Assistant
Version:3.50.11.2, 3.81M Download

Motorola SoftStylus
Version:2.2.119.2, 42.73M Download

HP Advisor
Version:3.2.9652.3188, 67.33M Download

Recovery Manager Installer Patch for Microsoft Windows 7 Upgrade
Version:1.0.5, 376.53k Download

HP Support Assistant
Version:4.4.6.3, 21.56M Download

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