Compaq Presario CQ56 Windows XP Drivers

Model: Compaq Presario CQ56 Series
Compatibility: Windows XP 32-bit, Windows XP 64-bit

Apply to:
Compaq Presario CQ56-100/200 series (intel Processor)
Compaq Presario CQ56-100/200 series (AMD Processor)

Installation Notes:
For model with AMD processor, do not install Intel chipset drivers. Normally CQ56 with intel processor use Intel graphic, CQ56 with AMD processor user ATI/AMD Graphic.
Normally for model which use ATI/AMD graphic requires Netframework 3.5 to be installed first. 


Drivers: Windows XP

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Chipset
Intel Chipset Installation Utility
Version:9.1.1.1025 A, 2.3M
Download

Audio
Realtek Audio Driver for Microsoft Windows XP 
Version:5.10.0.6122 A, 85.5M
Download

Storage
Intel Matrix Storage Manager Driver
Version:8.9.2.1002 A, 18.17M
Download 

Touchpad
Synaptics TouchPad Driver for Microsoft Windows XP 
Version:15.0.18.0 A, 38.9M
Download

LAN/Ethernet
Realtek NIC Driver for Microsoft Windows XP 
Version:5.760.503.2010, 5.59M
Download

Card Reader
Realtek USB 2.0 Card Reader Driver 
Version:6.1.7600.30105 A, 7.47M
Download

Button:
HP Quick-launch Button
Version 6.40B 19MB
Download

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Graphic:
ATI Mobility Radeon HD Graphics Driver 
Version:8.752.0.0 A, 116.89M
Download

Intel High-Definition (HD) Graphics Driver
Version:6.14.10.5337 Rev. A, 23M (32-bit)
Version 6.14.10.5294 Rev. A, 24M (64-bit)
Download (32-bit)
Download (64-bit)

Graphic:
Mobile Intel 4 Series Express Chipset Family Graphics Driver
Version 1.00 REV A
Download 

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Wireless Driver:
There are 5 available Wireless Drivers, choose one (1) only base on your specification.

Atheros 2011 Wireless LAN Driver
Version:9.20, 81.94M
Download

Ralink 802.11 b/g/n WiFi Adapter
Version:3.1.13.1, 10.9M
Download

Intel PRO/Wireless Drivers 
Version:13.4, 151.8M
Download

Realtek RTL8191SE 802.11b/g/n Wireless LAN Driver
Version:2011.0.204.2010, 20.55M
Download

Broadcom Wireless LAN Drivers 
Version:5.60.350.6, 10.28M 
Download 

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Bluetooth Driver:
2 Available drivers, choose 1 base on your specification.

Broadcom 2070 Bluetooth Software and Driver
Version:5.6, 243M
Download

Ralink/Motorola Bluetooth Adapter Driver
Version:3.0.42.285, 68.25M
Download



Tools and Utilities

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HP Software Framework
Version:4.0.108.1, 3.89M
Download

Advanced Format Hard Disk Information Tool 
Version:1.0, 22.17M
Download

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Compaq Presario CQ56 Windows 7 Drivers

Model: Compaq Presario CQ56 Series
Compatibility: Windows 7 32-bit, Windows 7 64-bit

Apply to:
Compaq Presario CQ56 (intel Processor)
Compaq Presario CQ56 (AMD Processor)

Installation Notes:
For model with AMD processor, do not install Intel chipset drivers. Normally CQ56 with intel processor use Intel graphic, CQ56 with AMD processor user ATI/AMD Graphic.
Normally for model which use ATI/AMD graphic requires Netframework to be installed first.


Drivers: Windows 7

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Chipset
Intel Chipset Installation Utility
Version:9.1.1.1025 A, 2.3M
Download

Audio
Realtek High-Definition (HD) Audio Driver
Version:6.0.1.6206, 100.67M
Download

Touchpad
Synaptics TouchPad Driver
Version:15.1.6.64, 42.09M
Download

Storage
Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver
Version:9.6.2.1001 A, 9.69M
Download

LAN/Ethernet
Realtek PCI-E Fast Ethernet NIC Driver
Version:7.18.322.2010 A, 5.65M
Download

Input
HP Quick Launch Software 
Version:2.30, 3.8M
Download

Card Reader
Realtek USB 2.0 Card Reader
Version 6.0.6000.20109 B, 9.64MB
Download

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Graphic Driver
There are 3 available drivers, choose base on your specs.

Intel 4 Series Express Chipset Family Graphics Driver
Version:8.15.10.2086 A, 39.34M (32-bit)
Version:8.15.10.2086 A, 41.18M (64-bit)
Download (32-bit)
Download (64-bit)

Intel High-Definition (HD) Graphics Driver
Version:8.15.10.2086 A, 40.04M (32-bit)
Version:8.15.10.2086 A, 41.90M (64-bit)
Download (32-bit)
Download (64-bit)

AMD High-Definition Graphics Driver
Version:8.770.2.2000, 133.96M
Download
 

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Bluetooth Driver:
2 available drivers, choose 1 base on your specification.

Broadcom 2070 Bluetooth Software and Driver
Version:7, 58.51M
Download

Ralink/Motorola Bluetooth Adapter Driver
Version:3.0.42.285, 68.25M
Download

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Wireless Driver:
There are 5 available Wireless Drivers, choose one (1) only base on your specification.

Atheros 2011 Wireless LAN Driver
Version:9.20, 81.94M
Download

Ralink 802.11 b/g/n WiFi Adapter
Version:3.1.13.1, 10.9M
Download

Intel PRO/Wireless Drivers for Microsoft Windows 7
Version:13.4, 15.0M
Download

Realtek RTL8191SE 802.11b/g/n Wireless LAN Driver
Version:2011.0.204.2010, 20.55M
Download

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



Tools and Utilities

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Optional Installation, without this tools and utilities you notebook device still function properly.

Advanced Format Hard Disk Information Tool 
Version:1.0, 22.17M
Download

HP Support Assistant 
Version:5.2.9.2, 35.33M
Download

HP Power Manager Utility Software 
Version:1.00 A, 1.49M
Download 

HP Software Framework 
Version:4.0.108.1, 3.89M
Download

LightScribe System Software 
Version:1.18.20.1, 11.74M
Download  

HP Advisor Software 
Version:3.4.12850.3526, 67.95M
Download 


References:

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To identify your CQ56 model, you can simply do it by check the last 2 alphabets in the model series which you can found in the back stickers.

Compaq Presario CQ56-234US

Intel series: US,XX, TU,TX
AMD Series: NR, CA, AU, AX

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HP Compaq NC8430 Windows 7 Drivers

Model: HP Compaq NC8430
Manufacture: Hewlett Packard
Compatibility: Windows 7


Windows 7 Upgrade Notes.

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This model release with windows Vista as default operating system, and on support site only Windows Vista drivers available. Base on several upgrade reported by users, this model can be upgrade into windows 7 and it is not hard to obtain the drivers. Most of the drivers available through Windows Automatic updates and for other drivers you can use vista drivers and install it in compatibility mode.

Recommendations:
1. Upgrade RAM into 4GB max, min 1GB.
2. At least 10GB Free Hard Disk Space.

Before Installing drivers:

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Turn on automatic updates by click start and type "Turn automatic updating on or off" and press enter. On the drop-down menu select "install updates automatically". Press ok and exit. Make sure you have internet connection and when windows finish installating updates you will be prompted to reboot. reboot and restart your notebook. This is important to get the most latest drivers for your notebooks.

Drivers

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Note: For Graphic and Audio Drivers:
(If installation failed, install it using compatibility mode for windows vista)

Chipset:
Intel Chipset Installation Utility for ICH7
Version 9.1.1.1020, 2.32MB
Download

Graphic
ATI Radeon x1600 and Control Panel
Version 8.593090312A-077762, 105MB
Download

Audio:
ADI SoundMAX HD Audio Driver
Version 6.10.1.5200, 5.6MB
Download

Input
HP Quicklaunch Button
Version 6.50.13.1 24.56MB
Download

LAN/Ethernet
Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Driver for Microsoft Windows 7
Version 14.2.0.5 Rev. A,   (32-bit)
Download (32-bit)
Download (64-bit)

Alternative Ethernet Driver version which works on other NC series.
Download

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Wireless
Intel PRO/Wireless Drivers for Microsoft Windows 7
Version 13.0 12.08MB
Download

Broadcom Wireless LAN Driver For Windows 7
Version: 5.60.48.35 20.7MB
Download

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Storage - Security
HP 3D DriveGuard
Version 4.0.4.1, 4.63MB
Download

Fingerprint
AutherTec Fingerprint Driver
Version 1.10, 7.4MB
Download
(install in compatibility mode for windows vista, you can read here how to set the compatibility.)


Tools and Utilities:

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HP Wireless Assistant
Version: 3.50.12.1 REV: A 3.80MB
Download

Bluetooth
Software Support for HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth Wireless Technology for Microsoft Windows 7
Version 7  58MB
Download


Drivers Information:

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1. Chipset, refer to intel 955,945,975, 900 series chipset which you can obtain the latest driver from automatic updates or intel download center.

2. Graphic drivers which refer to ATI Radeon x1600 already tetsed and work by using windows Vista drivers, the driver link above refer to vista drivers. Other alternatives driver you can try is:
ATI modder tools: http://www.hardwareheaven.com/modtool.php

3. If audio installation failed, use this method.
ADI SoundMAX High-Definition (HD) Audio Driver
Version 5.10.1.5210, 6.9MB
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\sp37155\SMAXWDM\W2K_XP\ select ADIHdAud.inf
8. Click Open, - OK then continue with on-screen instruction until installation finsih.

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Dell Inspiron 1425 Windows 7 Drivers

Model: Dell Inspiron 1425
Manufacture: DELL
Compatibility: Windows 7 32-bit, Windows 7 64-bit

Install all drivers, for modem and webcam, if direct install failed, install in compatibility mode for vista, to do that you can read here.

Chipset
Intel Mobile Chipset
9.2.0.1019,A00, 2MB
Download

Audio
Realtek ALC268 High Definition Audio Driver
v.6.0.1.6312, A04
Download

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

Modem
CastleNet CastleNet Modem,
v.6.12.05, A00
Download

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

Bluetooth
Broadcom Bluetooth,
v.V6.2.0.9600, A00
Download

Touchpad
Synaptics Synaptics TouchPad,
v.15.0.7, A03 32-bit
v.15.0.3.0, A02 64-bit
Download (32-bit)
Download (64-bit)

LAN/Ethernet
Broadcom 57XX Gigabit Controller Driver
v.V10.100.0.0, A00, 182MB
Download

Wireless
Broadcom Wireless Driver (BCM43XX)
Version 5.30.21.0. 19.75MB
Download

Webcam
Chicony Camera,
v.5.8.9.2, A00
Download

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DELL Inspiron 1425 Windows XP Driver

Model: Dell Inspiron 1425
Manufacture: Dell
Compatibility: Windows XP 32-bit, Windows XP 64-bit

Dell only provide windows vista 32-bit driver for this model, when i checked on the drivers available, webcam and modem driver is compatible with xp drivers, other drivers for xp also available on DELL server. I listed the drivers and utilities which compatible with windows XP. If you are using less than 4GB ram, 32-bit windows is a better choice for you laptop.

Drivers

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Chipset
Intel Mobile Chipset
v.8.2.0.1014, A02
Download

Audio
Realtek ALC268 HD Audio,
v.5.10.0.5512, A00
Download

Bluetooth
Broadcom Bluetooth,
v.V6.0.1.4900, A00
Download

Wireless
Broadcom Arcadyne Wireless LAN,
v.4.170.77.3, A02
Download

Card Reader
Ricoh R5C832, R5C843, R5C833,
v.1.0.1, A000
Download 

LAN/Ethernet
Broadcom 57XX Gigabit Ethernet Controller
v.XP/2k v10.27 Vista v10.10.0.0, A01
Download

Webcam
Chicony Camera,
v.5.8.9.2, A00
Download

Touchpad
Dell Touchpad / Pointing Stick,
v.7.1.102.7, A03
Download

Modem
CastleNet CastleNet Modem,
v.6.12.05, A00
Download

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Graphic
2 Driver s available, choose 1 base on your specification.

Intel GM965 Express Chipset Family,

v.6.14.10.4926, A06 

Download

nVidia GeForce 8400M, GeForce 8600M, GeForce 8400M GS, 

v.156.83_xp WHQL, A06 

Download 

Tols and Utilities

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Sonic Solutions Roxio Burn, v.v1.01 (120B16F), A00 Download
Dell Remote Access, v.1.1.0.5, A03 Download

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HP Compaq 2210b Windows 7 Driver

Model: HP Compaq 2210b
Compatibility: Windows 7 32-bity, Windows 7 64-bit

Install all drivers, except for wireless you have to choose 1 only base on your specification. Certain driver may have work in your system after windows 7 driver installation. You don;t have to install the drivers again since the hardware already function properly. Example you audio is working and you can listen to music and movies, no need to reinstall the audio drivers listed here. Even HP didn't provide the drivers for windows 7 for this model, the drivers is available on their ftp server. If you have problem do let me know.

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

Storage
Intel Matrix Storage Manager -Intel cpu
Version:5.5.0.1035 A, 17.67M  
Download

Sata
Intel SATA AHCI Controller Driver - Intel cpu
Version:5.5.0.1035 A, 602.92k  
Download

Audio
Adi SoundMax High Definition Audio Driver
Version 6.10.01.6230, 3MB
Download

Graphic Driver
Intel 945/965 Graphics Driver for Microsoft Windows 7
Version 8.15.10.1930  22MB (32-bit)
Version 8.15.10.1912  24MB (64-bit)
Download (32-bit)
Download (64-bit)

Touchpad
Synaptics TouchPad Driver
Version 16.0.1.0  108MB
Download

Input
HP Quicklaunch Button
Version 6.50.13.1 24.56MB
Download

LAN/Ethernet
Broadcom 57XX Gigabit Ethernet Controller
Version 16.0.0, A00 , 38MB
Download

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Wireless
Intel PRO/Wireless Drivers for Microsoft Windows 7
Version 13.0 12.08MB
Download

Broadcom Wireless LAN Driver For Windows 7
Version: 5.60.48.35 20.7MB
Download

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Storage - Security
HP 3D DriveGuard
Version 4.0.4.1, 4.63MB
Download

Card Reader
SCR33x USB Smart Card Reader Driver
Version 4.46.0.0, 1MB
Download

Fingerprint
AutherTec Fingerprint Driver
Version 1.10, 7.4MB
Download
(install in compatibility mode for windows vista, you can read here how to set the compatibility.)

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Audio:
If the audio installation above failed, try this method to install it.

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ADI SoundMAX High-Definition (HD) Audio Driver
Version 5.10.1.5210, 6.9MB
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\sp37155\SMAXWDM\W2K_XP\ select ADIHdAud.inf
8. Click Open, - OK then continue with on-screen instruction until installation finsih.

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Tools and Utilities:

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HP Wireless Assistant
Version: 3.50.12.1 REV: A 3.80MB
Download

Bluetooth
Software Support for HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth Wireless Technology for Microsoft Windows 7
Version 7  58MB
Download

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HP Compaq 2210B Windows XP Driver

Model: HP Compaq 2210B
Compatibility: Windows XP 32-bit, Windows XP 64-bit

Chipset
Intel Chipset Installation Utility For ICH8
Version 8.2.0.1012, 1.8MB
Download 

Graphic
Intel 965GM Graphic Drivers
Version 4831, 16.3MB
Download

Storage
Intel Matrix Storage Manager
Version 7.5.0.1017, 20.2MB
Download

Sata
Intel SATA AHCI Controller Driver
Version 7.5.0.1017, 0.77MB
Download

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Audio
-Install Microsoft UAA first and the reboot. After that install audio drivers. Do not skip this step.

Microsoft (UAA) Universal Audio Architecture Driver
Version 1.00 B3, 54.3MB
Download

ADI SoundMAX High-Definition (HD) Audio Driver
Version 5.10.1.5210, 6.9MB
Download

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Input - Keyboard
HP Quicklaunch Button
Version 6.40B, 19.6MB
Download

Input - Mouse
Synaptic Touchpad Driver
Version 12.2.8.1, 13MB
Download

Modem
Modem Driver Installer
Version 1.00, 5.7MB
Download

LAN/Ethernet
Broadcom 57xx Mobile Ethernet Driver
Version 1.00, 5.7MB
Download

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Wireless 
There are 2 Wireless drivers, choose 1 base on your specification.


Intel PRO/Wireless Drivers
Version 7.00C, 6MB
Download

Broadcom Wireless Driver
4321AG 802.11a/b/g/draft-n Wi-Fi Adapter
Version 6.20, 6MB
Download

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Card Reader -SCR
SCR33x USB Smart Card Reader Driver
Version 4.40.0.1 A, 1.8MB
Download

Card Reader -SCM
SCM Smart Card Reader Driver
Version 1.00A, 1.7MB
Download

Bluetooth
Software Support for HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Version 5.1E, 94MB
Download

Storage - Security
HP 3D DriveGuard for Microsoft Windows XP
Version 1.00, 3.3MB
Download

Fingerprint
AutherTec Fingerprint Driver
Version 1.10, 7.4MB
Download


Utilities

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This downloads is optional, you can choose whether to install or not. Choose if you need and prefer to use it.

HP Wireless Assistant
Version 3.00, 3.0MB
Download

Essential System Updates for Microsoft Windows XP (Service Pack 2)
Version 2.00, 48MB
Download

HP ProtectTools Security Suite
Version 2.00, 126MB
Download

Credential and Fingerprint Manager for HP ProtectTools
Version 2.50, 14.4MB
Download

HP Battery check
Version 4.3.2.2, 9.4MB
Download

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