ADI 1981B Windows 7 Drivers

ADI 1981B also know as Soundmax audio or also AC97 audio drivers. This device used mostly during windows XP era and start to slow down after vista was released. Later on after Windows 7 and Windows 8 arrival we can see that Realtek and IDT High Definition Audio conquer the audio device component in most laptops and desktop board

Windows 7 Drivers:
There are several ways to install ADI Soundmax drivers in windows 7.

1. Latest driver from Realtek (realtek AC'97 is compatible with Soundmax AC'97).
Go to www.realtek.com.tw .  Select Downloads - AC'97 Audio Codecs Software - Accept the terms and agreement and select Vista/Win7 (32/64 bits) Driver only (ZIP file). Download the file, extract it and run setup to install.

2. Use your original windows XP and Windows Vista Drivers.

Windows Vista drivers for windows 7 : You just need to download your original windows vista drivers, set the compatibility for windows vita first before installing the drivers. To learn how to set the compatibility mode you can read here.

Windows XP driver : You need to install it manually using device manager. You can read the example form my post here where i wrote down details instruction to install it on HP DV4000 model.

3. The last is to mod the inf file, this is advance method but not too complicated. I write a details instruction on this method to install conexant audio and the method can be applied to install ADI audio. You can read it here.

4. Here is several driver released for windows 7:
Adi Soundmax Version 6.10.01.6230 3.76MB : Download (lenovo release)
Adi Soundmax (original release for adi 1984) : Download (Hp release)

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Compaq Mini CQ10 Drivers

Model: Compaq Mini CQ10
Manufacture : Hewlett Packard
Compatibility: Windows XP, Windows 7

This Driver apply for the following Compaq Mini CQ 10 series:

• Compaq Mini CQ10-100CTO PC
• Compaq Mini CQ10-100EB PC
• Compaq Mini CQ10-110SB PC
• Compaq Mini CQ10-112NR PC
• Compaq Mini CQ10-120CA PC
• Compaq Mini CQ10-120SE PC
• Compaq Mini CQ10-130EF PC
• Compaq Mini CQ10-405DX PC
• Compaq Mini CQ10-510CA PC
• Compaq Mini CQ10-514CA PC
• Compaq Mini CQ10-525DX PC
• Compaq Mini CQ10-550CA PC
• Compaq Mini CQ10-610CA PC
• Compaq Mini CQ10-688NR PC
• Compaq Mini CQ10-689NR PC

Compaq Mini CQ10 Windows XP Drivers

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Audio
IDT High-Definition (HD) Audio Driver for Microsoft Windows XP
Version5.10.6217.0, 26.03M Download

Chipset
Intel Chipset ICH7 Driver for Microsoft Windows XP
Version8.3.0.1018, 1.9M Download

Graphic
Intel 945 Graphics Driver for Microsoft Windows XP
Version14.32.4, 17.36M Download

Touchpad
Synaptics TouchPad Driver for Microsoft Windows XP
Version13.2.1.0, 27.62M Download

Webcam
Webcam Driver for Microsoft Windows XP
Version1.00 A, 33.97M Download

Mobile Broadband
(there are 2 applicable driver for mobile broadband)
1. Qualcomm Mobile Broadband Drivers - Gobi2000 
Version1.1.190.0, 37.36M Download

2. Qualcomm Mobile Broadband Drivers - Gobi1000 
Version3.00, 130.22M  Download

LAN -Ethernet
Atheros AR8132M Series NIC Driver for Microsoft Windows XP 
Version1.0.0.26, 4.76M Download

Wireless
Broadcom Wireless LAN Drivers 
Version5.60.350.6, 10.28M Download

Storage:
Intel Matrix Storage Manager Driver for Microsoft Windows XP 
Version8.9.0.1023, 21.66M Download

Card Reader
Realtek USB Card Reader Driver for Microsoft Windows XP 
Version6.1.7600.30105, 7.44M Download

Bluetooth
Software Support for HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth Wireless Technology for Microsoft Windows XP
Version 5.5, 95M Download

Battery
HP Battery Check 
Version4.1.0.2, 9.04M Download 

Compaq Mini CQ10 Windows 7 Drivers

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Audio
IDT High-Definition Audio CODEC Driver for Microsoft Windows 7
Version6.10.6217.0, 26.05M Download

Graphic
Intel 945 Graphics Driver for Microsoft Windows 7
Version8.15.10.1930, 22.85M Download

Touchpad
Synaptics TouchPad Driver for Microsoft Windows 7 
Version13.2.1.0, 27.63M  Download

Mobile Broadband
(there are 2 applicable driver for mobile broadband)
1. Qualcomm Mobile Broadband Drivers - Gobi2000 
Version1.1.190.0, 37.36M Download

2. Qualcomm Mobile Broadband Drivers - Gobi1000 
Version3.00, 130.22M  Download

Bluetooth
Broadcom 2070 Bluetooth Software and Driver
Version7, 58.53M Download

Bluetooth
Software Support for HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth Wireless Technology for Microsoft Windows 7
Version7, 55.41M Download

Wireless - Atheros 
Atheros Wireless LAN Driver for Microsoft Windows 7
Version1.00, 20.91M Download

Wiereless Broadcom 
Broadcom Wireless LAN Driver for Microsoft Windows 7
Version5.60.48.18, 20.66M Download

 LAN - Ethernet
Atheros AR8132M Series NIC Driver for Microsoft Windows 7
Version1.0.0.32, 4.83M Download

Card Reader
Realtek RTS5159 USB Card Reader Driver for Microsoft Windows 7
Version6.1.7600.30105, 7.46M Download

Storage
Intel Matrix Storage Manager Driver for Microsoft Windows 7
Version8.9.0.1023, 21.66M Download

Webcam
Automatically installed, if not use windows xp drivers and set the compatibility to windows xp. If you need guide to set the compatibility you can read it here.

Chipset Driver
If you need chipset driver for windows 7 (you can check at device manager for yellow marks) just turn on windows automatic updates it will give the latest chipset driver for you sustem If you need driver form compaq/hp use this driver:

Intel Chipset Driver
Version 9.1.1.1016A 2MB
Download

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Acer Aspire 4745G Windows 8 Driver

Either you are planning to install windows 8 or already have windows 8 on your system, you will need to install 2 drivers which is the graphic and the touchpad. If you have 2 VGA (switchable graphic) ATI (AMD) and Intel graphic,  don;t worry about the intel graphic because windows will automatically install the drivers and also available via windows updates.

Important: Do not install ATI (AMD) Driver using windows update, If you did, uninstall the updates first before proceed with the driver installation.


A. Drivers
We only need 2 drivers which is

ATI HD 5000 series (5450 or 5650 etc)
Version 8.84.7.4  218MB
Download

Touchpad driver. : Download

B. Graphic Installation.

1. we need to install the graphic manually using device manager. To open device manager Right-click on the Start screen icon then click on Device Manager.

2. Extract  VGA_AMD_8.84.7.4_W7x64_A.zip and remember the location.

3. On the device manager right click on standard VGA and select update driver
4. Select browse my computer for driver software.\
5. Select "Let me pick from a device driver from my computer".
6. Click NEXT and the select HAVE DISK the click BROWSE.
7. Now point to the driver folder we extracted earlier and select the avilable INF file.
8. Continue with on screen instruction until installation finish.

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Compaq Presario CQ58 Windows 8 Driver

Model: Compaq Presario CQ58
Manufacture: Hewlett Packard
Compatibility: Windows 8, Windows 8.1(32-bit, 64-bit)

Audio
Realtek High-Definition (HD) Audio Driver
Version6.0.1.6662, 121.27M Download

Graphic
AMD High-Definition (HD) Graphics Driver
Version8.982.10.5000, 208.83M Download

Touchpad
Synaptics TouchPad Driver
Version16.2.10.12, 125.5M Download

Card Reader
Realtek Card Reader Driver
Version6.2.8400.29034, 17.32M Download

Webcam/Camera
Cyberlink YouCam Software
Version3.5.5.5811, 158.04M Download

Security
HP SimplePass Identity Protection 2011 Software
Version6.0.100.244, 66.4M Download

LAN/Ethernet
Realtek Local Area Network (LAN) Driver
Version8.2.612.2012, 17.11M Download

Bluetooth

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 There are 3 drivers available for bluetooth, 2 of them is atheros driver and another one is broadcom bluetooth driver. Choose base on your specification and for atheros bluetooth user, you can choose your preferable driver version. The last driver is compatible with all operating system.

Qualcomm Atheros Bluetooth 4.0+HS Driver for Microsoft Windows 8
Version1.00, 182.69M Download

Broadcom Bluetooth Software Driver
Version12.0.0.2100, 165.73M Download

Qualcomm Atheros Bluetooth 4.0+HS Driver for Microsoft Windows
Version1.00, 180.53M Download

Wiereless

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 There are 3 applicable wireless drivers, choose base on your specification or test which driver work for you. Normally windows will automatically install he appropriate driver for your wireless. If your wireless performance have an issue, update the driver by using windows update or by using the driver below may resolve the issue.

Qualcomm Atheros AR9000 Series Wireless LAN Driver for Microsoft Windows
Version1.00, 33.02M Download
 
Ralink 802.11 Wireless LAN Adapter
Version5.0.5.0, 31.88M Download

Broadcom Wireless LAN Driver for Microsoft Windows 8
Version6.30.59.49, 24.5M Download

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Driver Power State failure Windows 8

Either windows 8 or windows 8.1, some of you may experience this error (BSOD). There are different things that can cause this error. Some of you may try to change the power options but the problem persist. There are easier way to identify the culprit and what needs to be done to solve the problem.

1. Look at the dump file, example :

>[ 16, 2]   0 e1 ffffe000009dd050 00000000 fffff8027e988fa0-ffffe00001187800 Success Error Cancel pending
          Unable to load image \SystemRoot\System32\drivers\iaStorA.sys, Win32 error 0n2
*** WARNING: Unable to verify timestamp for iaStorA.sys
*** ERROR: Module load completed but symbols could not be loaded for iaStorA.sys
 \Driver\iaStorA    nt!PopRequestCompletion

The error shows " iaStorA.sys" which refer to storage driver. For intel model, normally you will have intel matrix storage manager installed in your system. Uninstalling this driver will resolve the issue.

2. New Updates/Upgrades or Old Drivers:
If you updates you drivers or installed or driver version for your windows 8. This actions could be the factor. Try to uninstall the updates or try to use the latest driver available.

A well known issue is for nvidia users and you can solve this problem by using nvidia tools on their website: www.nvidia.com.

For HP/Compaq user, most of the time your wireless mouse and unifying receiver is the problem. You need to remove them to solve the problems.

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HP Pavilion DV4000 Driver

Model: HP Pavilion DV4000
Manufacture: Hewlett Packard
Compatibility: Windows XP, Windows 7


HP Pavilion DV4000 Driver Windows XP Driver

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Modem
Agere Soft Modem Drivers for ICH6 Chipset
Version1.00 A, 1011.53k Download

Audio
ADI 1981B Audio Driver for Microsoft Windows XP
Version5.12.01.5410 C, 19.0M Download

Graphic
Mobile Intel 915GM/GMS and 910GML Express Chipset Family Video Driver
Version6.14.10.3984 A, 11.26M Download


Mouse and Keyboard
HP Quick Launch Buttons
2008-01-28 , Version6.30 J, 20.39M Download

Touchpad
Touchpad Pointing Device Driver
Version5.4.1501.8 A, 3.42M Download

Wireless:
There are 2 applicable wireless drivers for HP Pavilion DV4000 series, choose base on your specification or try which work for you. Installing wrong wireless driver will not harm your system.

Intel Wireless Driver Version6.00 C, 5.85M: Download
Broadcom Wireless Driver Version6.00 A, 4.12M: Download

LAN-Ethernet
Realtek RTL8100C NIC Driver for Microsoft Windows XP 
Version5.612.0628.2004 A, 2.68M Download

Bluetooth
Support Software for HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Version3.00 B, 30.78M Download

Card Reader
Texas Instruments Media Card Reader Driver
Version 2.0.0.6 A, 6.76M Download

HP Pavilion DV4000 Driver Windows 7 Driver

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Since this model built for Windows XP, some of the drivers automatically installed along with windows 7 inastallation and windows automatic updates. If there are drivers missing follow the instruction below to install.

Audio
ADI 1981B Audio Driver for Microsoft Windows XP
Version5.12.01.5410 C, 19.0M Download

(ignore if the installation resulting in error.

1. Open device manager by click START and type DEVMGMT.MSC in the search box and press enter.
2. Look for "High Definition Audio...." or similar, it marked with yellow mark. 
3. Right click on it and select UPDATE DRIVERS.
4. Select "Browse My computer for Driver Software".
5. Select "Let me pick from a list of  device driver on my computer".
6. Click on HAVE DISK and click on Browse.
7. Point to C:\swsetup\SP24210 and select the .inf file.
8. Continue with on screen instruction until installation finish. Ignore if it complaint not digitally sign driver. 

Graphic:
Note: Windows already installed standard VGA driver by deafult. If you are having compatibility issue or performance issue. Follow the instruction below to install your graphic driver.

Intel 910/915 graphic
Download and Installation Instruction 

Wireless, Card Reader:
Use windows Xp driver and install it by using the same method to install audio drivers. 

LAN
Realtek RTL8100 Family PCI-E Fast Ethernet NIC Driver
Version 7.3.522.2009 A, 5MB
Download

Input
HP Quick Launch Buttons
Version:6.50.15.1, 25.42M
Download

Touchpad
Synaptics TouchPad Driver 
Version:13.2.4.12 A, 34.76M
Download

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HP 541 Windows XP Windows 7 Drivers

Model: HP 541 Notebook PC
Manufacture: HP Hewlett Packard
Compatibility: Windows XP Windows 7
Note: HP Only release windows XP and Windows Vista drivers for this model. Windows 7 driver not listed on the support page but all the drivers available from the HP website. So all the compatible drivers for windows 7 listed here.

HP 541 WINDOWS XP DRIVERS

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Chipset
Intel ICH8 Chipset and Installation Utility 8.3.1.1009 Version 8.3.1.1009 1.9MB
Download

Audio Installation Note:
Install MS-UAA and reboot. after that install audio driver. Do not skip this step because MS-UAA required before audio installation.

MS-UAA
Microsoft (UAA) Universal Audio Architecture Driver
Version 1.00 B3, 54.3MB
Download
 
Audio
ADI SoundMAX High-Definition (HD) Audio Driver for Microsoft Windows XP
Version 5.10.1.5240, 6.9MB
Download

Graphic
ATI Graphic Driver and Control Panel
Version 8.40-070721A-066769C A, 94MB
Download

Touchpad
Synaptic Tochpad Driver Version 11.0.7A 24.4MB
Download

Quick Launch
HP Quick Launch Buttons 6.40.6.1
Download

Modem
High-Definition Audio (HDA) Modem Installer and Driver for Microsoft Windows 2000/XP (32-bit) 1.00 A 17
Download

LAN  - Ethernet
Ethernet Drivers for Microsoft Windows XP (32-bit) 1.00 A 35.7 34MB
Download

Wireless
Broadcom Wireless LAN Driver 7.00 C
Download

Bluetooth
Software Support for HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth Wireless Technology 5.1 E 94.7
Download

Storage
Intel Matrix Storage Manager 8.0.0.1039 D  17.9
Download

Utilities - Optional
HP Battery Check 4.1.0.2 31
Download

HP 541 WINDOWS 7 DRIVERS

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 Note: Normally windows 7 already install most of the drivers for your device. Run automatic updates to get the latest driver version. Normally you will only need to install HP Quicklaunch Button (Unknown) and Chipset Driver (SMBus). For LAN Drivers

Graphic
ATI Mobility Radeon X1350
Automatically Installed, if not read here for installation guide.

Chipset
Intel Chipset Installation Utility
Version 9.1.1.1025 2.3MB
Download

Audio
Automatically installed, if it not
ADI SoundMAX HD Audio Driver
Version 6.10.1.5200, 5.6MB (install only if you have no sound)
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)

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

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

Touchpad
Synaptics TouchPad Driver
Version 16.0.1.0  108MB
Download

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

 
REFERENCES AND ADDITIONAL NOTES

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Other options to Install LAN Drivers
Alternative Ethernet Driver version which works on other NC series.
Download
 
Ethernet Drivers for Microsoft Windows XP (32-bit) 1.00 A 35.7 34MB
Download
 
LAN Installation Instruction:
Download and Install the driver, ignore the error.
Open device manager by click start and type DEVMGMT.MSC and press enter.
Right click on "network" marked with Yellow and select update driver.
Select  Browse My Computer For Driver Software and then select Browse.
Point to : C:/Swsetup/SP42034 folder and press ok.
Continue with on screen instruction untill installation finish.

For audio drivers, if you have problem, install the driver using windows xp driver and install it manually using the same method to install LAN Driver. You can read the example here.

Note
LAN devices reference:
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_1049="Intel(R) 82566MM/MC Gigabit Network Connection" PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_10C4="Intel(R) 82562GT 10/100 Network Connection" PCI\VEN_14E4&DEV_1693="Broadcom NetLink (TM) Gigabit Ethernet" PCI\VEN_14E4&DEV_167F="Broadcom NetLink (TM) Gigabit Ethernet" PCI\VEN_14E4&DEV_169C="Broadcom NetLink (TM) Gigabit Ethernet"

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