Saturday, 15 June 2013

Compaq Presario V4000 Windows 7 Driver

There is only windows XP drivers available for V4000 model in HP support site. There is a method to install the drivers called have disk method by using original windows XP drivers. Some certain drivers such as intel pro wireless driver windows vista drivers will install in windows 7. For graphic there are 2 drivers which Intel and ati drivers. You must choose base on your specification.
If you have problems do let me know by leaving your comment in the comment section below.



Chipset:
Intel Chipset Driver for Microsoft Windows 7
Version:9.1.1.1025 A, 2.3M
Download

If you want to install latest drivers, you can find it on the Intel download center website and serach for Intel 3,4,5 and 900 chipset


Audio:
There are 2 drivers, both are for similar device (compatible with all V4000 model) but it is preferable to use latest drivers . The first drivers mostly use with Compaq presario V4200 and below while 2nd version use with Compaq Presario V4201 and above.

ADI 1981B Audio Driver
Version:5.12.01.5410 C, 19.0M
Download

Adi SoundMax Integrated Digital Audio Driver
Version:5.12.01.5240 A, 19.56M
Download

Download and install the drivers, ignore if the installation failed:

1. Open device manager by click start and type DEVMGMT.MSC on the search box.
2. Under Sound, video and game controller, you will have audio marked with yellow such as  "High definition audio bus" listed.
3. Right click on it and select update driver.
4. Select "Browse My computer for Driver software".
5. Select "let me pick from a list of device drivers from my computer".
6. Click 'Have Disk" and click "Browse"
7. Point to "c:\swsetup\sp34210\SMAXWDM\W2K_XP\ select smwdmCH6.inf
8. Click Open, - OK then continue with on-screen instruction until installation finsih.


Graphic - Intel:
Mobile Intel 915GM/GMS and 910GML Express Chipset Family Video Driver
Version 6.14.10.4764  9MB
Download: Mirror 1 | Mirror 2

If the installation failed, you need to install it manually using different driver version: Download and Installation Guide.This method worked on most model.


Graphic -ATI
ATI Mobility Radeon X700 Driver
Version:8.162-050803a2-026697C A, 39.65M (sp31430.exe)
Download

Download and install the drivers, ignore if the installation failed:

1. Open device manager by click start and type DEVMGMT.MSC on the search box.
2. Under graphic adapater, you will have Standard VGA listed.
3. Right click on standard VGA and select update driver.
4. Select "Browse My computer for Driver software".
5. Select "let me pick from a list of device drivers from my computer".
6. Click 'Have Disk" and click "Browse"
7. Point to "c:\swsetup\sp31430\driver\2kxp_inf\ select CX_26697.inf or C2_26697.inf
8. Click Open, - OK then continue with on-screen instruction until installation finsih.


Wireless:

Broadcom Wireless LAN Driver
Version:6.00 A, 4.12M
Download

Intel Pro Wireless Driver
Version 6,00D 3MB
Download



LAN/Ethernet
ETHERNET
Realtek RTL8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC Driver
Downloads only available at realtek site since Hp no longer use this product for windows 7 model.
Download link

In case Realtek change/moved this url, just search for "RTL8139C(L) RTL8139C(L)+/RTL8139D(L)/RTL8100(L) RTL8130/RTL8139B(L)"


Card Reader
Texas Instruments PCI (TI-PCI) 6xx1/7xx1 Cardbus
Version 2.0.0.1A 3.6MB
Download

1. Open device manager by click start and type DEVMGMT.MSC on the search box.
2. Under Other device, you will have PCI device or Base device or SD card controller marked with yellow listed.
3. Right click on it and select update driver.
4. Select "Browse My computer for Driver software".
5. Select "let me pick from a list of device drivers from my computer".
6. Click 'Have Disk" and click "Browse"
7. Point to "c:\swsetup\sp30714\Base\Windows\tiinst and select TIFMICON.inf, there are 2 other inf file available, you may choose the other 2 if the first one didn't fully install the drivers.
8. Click Open, - OK then continue with on-screen instruction until installation finsih.


Additional Guide:


1. If you are using intel graphic 910/915 and the installation failed read how to install it here: Download and Installation Guide.This method worked on most model.

2. If you are new to this driver installation, you may need instruction with pictures. You can read it here. The tutorial is on how to install ati IGP 340 but the method use is have disk method which you will use to install audio, card reader and sound driver.

Friday, 14 June 2013

Acer Aspire 4520 Windows 7 Drivers

Model: Acer Aspire 4520
Manufacture:Acer
Compatibility: Windows 7

This model design for Windows XP and Vista and the drivers for both operating system for this model is available widely on the net. If you want to install windows 7 for your Acer 4520, most drivers already installed along windows 7 installation.

There are 4 drivers you will need after windows 7 installation. They are:
1. VGA drivers (install Nvidia drivers)
2. Co-processor drivers (install chipset drivers)
3. 2 unknown devices (Normally refer to CIR, Card Reader or Bluetooth)

Install the drivers you need, if your audio and your wireless (for example) working propely you don;t have to install all the driver listed below. All the driver listed compatible with windows 7 32-bit and 64-bit. If you are using 4GB RAM and above i recommend to use windows 7 64-bit.

Drivers

Chipset Drivers:
Nvidia Chipset Driver Version 13.13
Download

VGA Drivers
Nvidia VGA Drivers Version 167.49
Download

Audio
Realtek Audio Driver ALC288 6.0.1.5901
Download

Bluetooth
Broadcom Bluetooth Driver 6.2.0.9600
Download

Camera
Suyin Camera Driver 5.2.7.1
Download

Card Reader
Ricoh Card Reader Driver (R5C833) 3.62.02
Download

CIR
Nuvoton (Consumer IR) Driver 8.1.62.3000
Download

Modem
Agere Modem Driver 2.2.97
Download

If you need BIOS: Link
(flashing bios may harm your system, so be careful and use it only if you need it)

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

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).

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

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

Netframework 3.5
Download

DRIVERS (18)


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 



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.


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


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


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

Thursday, 13 June 2013

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:
==================
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
===============

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

Dell Inspiron 1525 Windows 7 Driver

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

Description:

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)

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)

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

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

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)

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:


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.