Saturday, 4 January 2014

Toshiba Portege M800 Windows 7 Drivers

Model: Toshiba Satellite M800
Series: Toshiba Satellite M series
Manufacture: Toshiba

Important: Some of the drivers (bluetooth, input, touchpad and modem) from Toshiba de server download link seems to be down. Please request if you need them urgently while waiting for the server to be up and running again.

Providing Latest Software and Driver.
After upgrading to Windows 7, the latest driver and software updates will be provided via Toshiba Service Station. We recommend you to use the Toshiba Service Station to maintain your system up-to-date.

Note:
1. Fresh Windows 7 Install : Download and Install all drivers
2. Upgrade from Windows Vista : Unistall current version before installing new version.
3. Install all drivers or any necessary drivers you need (sometimes windows already install the drivers during windows 7 installation/upgrade or windows automatic update).
4. Patch Utility and only optional installation, install only if you need them.

Chipset
Intel Chipset Installation Utility
v9.1.1.1015 Download

Audio
Conexant Audio Driver
4.98.6.61 Download

Graphic
Intel Display Driver
ver 8.15.10.1825 Download

Storage
Intel Matrix Storage Manager
ver 8.9.0.1023 Download

LAN/Ethernet
Marvell LAN Driver
v11.10.5.3 Download

Card Reader
O2 Card Reader Controller
3.31.03 Download

LAN -Ethernet
Realtek Wireless LAN Driver
2.00.0006 Download

Infrared
Winbond CIR Driver
ver 8.60.2001 Download

Wireless
Atheros Wireless LAN Driver
ver 8.0.0.225.0.s3264_wCAT Download
 Intel Wireless LAN Driver (automatically installed)

Fingerprint
Authentec Fingerprint Driver
V1.0.2.12 Download

Webcam
Chicony Camera Assistant Software
1.7.260.0526L Download 

Bluetooth
Toshiba Bluetooth Stack
version 7.00.10.0 Download

ALL the drivers below is your original windows vista drivers, Toshiab officially approve this on their official windows 7 upgrade advisor.

Bluetooth Application 
Install after bluetooth stack driver
ver Download

Security
Toshiba HDD protection
ver 2.2.0.1 Download

Touchpad - Driver
ALPS Pointing Device Manager
ver  Download

Touchpad
Synaptic Touchpad Driver Download
ver Download

Modem
Conexant Modem Driver
ver Download

Toshiba TRS Driver
-not available/incompatible with windows 7.

UTILITY

Windows7 Utility ConfigFree 8.0.23 Download
Windows7 Utility HDMI Control Manager 2.0.0.1 Download

APPLICATION

Windows7 Application TOSHIBA Disc Creator 2.1.0.1 Download
Windows7 Application TOSHIBA DVD PLAYER Auto detect Download
TOSHIBA Supervisor Password Utility 3.0.1.0 Download
TOSHIBA HW Setup Utility 3.0.1.0 Download
TOSHIBA Speech System 1.0.0.2518 Download
Truesuit Access Manager Uninstaller  Download
Toshiba Value Added Package 1.2.28 Download

PATCH

PatchFiles
(TOSHIBA Storage Configuration Patch for Windows7) 
STORAGE CONFIG 1.0 Download

TOSHIBA Registry Patch for Windows7 Devices and Printers
Ver 1.2 Download

hp2000-2d10sk Windows 7 Driver

 Model: HP2000-2d10sk
Series: HP2000
Compatibility: Windows 7

Chipset
Intel Chipset Installation Utility and Driver
Version:9.3.0.1020, 2.51M
 Download

MEI
Intel Management Engine Interface (MEI) Driver 
Version:8.0.0.1262, 24.68M
Download

Audio
Realtek High-Definition (HD) Audio Driver
Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 (32 and 64-bit)
Version6.0.1.6937, 171.76M Download

Touchpad
Synaptics TouchPad Driver 
version:16.0.1.0, 108.38M  
Download

LAN/Ethernet
Realtek Local Area Network (LAN) Driver
Version:7.50.1123.2011, 5.8M
Download 

Card Reader
Realtek Card Reader Driver
2012-04-27 , Version:6.1.7601.29011, 11.01M
Download

Webcam
Cyberlink YouCam Software
2012-12-10 , Version:3.5.5.5811, 158.04M
Download

Keyboard
HP Quick Launch Software
2012-04-23 , Version:2.70, 3.84M
Download

Storage
Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver 
Version:11.0.0.1032, 8.53M
Download


Wireless Drivers for HP 2000 Windows 7

Broadcom Wireless LAN Driver for Microsoft Windows 7
Version:5.100.82.139, 35.3M
Download

Ralink 802.11 b/g/n WiFi Adapter
Version:3.2.13.0, 22.39M
Download

Atheros Wireless LAN Driver
Version:9.2.0.480, 82.96M
Download 


Bluetooth Drivers for HP 2000 Windows 7

Broadcom Bluetooth 4.0 Driver and Software
2012-04-02 , Version:6.5, 234.14M
Download

Atheros Bluetooth 4.0+HS Driver
2012-01-18 , Version:7.4.0.115, 279.32M
Download 


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Audio:
Realtek High Definition(HD) .The driver above officially from HP, you can also check for the latest driver from the sound chip manufacture site www.realtek.com

Chipset: support the following chipset:
Intel 7 Series/C216 Chipset Family USB Enhanced Host Controller - 1E26
Intel 7 Series/C216 Chipset Family USB Enhanced Host Controller - 1E2D

Graphic AMD:
(AMD driver will install intel HD graphic for this model which support switchable graphic.
Intel HD Graphics Family
Radeon HD 7450M Graphics

Graphic Intel,
support the following graphic driver:
Intel HD Graphics 3000
Intel HD Graphics 4000

Monday, 30 December 2013

Acer Aspire 1640 Windows 7 Driver

Model: Acer Aspire 1640/ 1640z
Manufacture: Acer
Compatibility: Windows 7 (windows xp driver click here)

Windows 7 Upgrade Guide for Acer Aspire 1640
This model built for windows XP launched along with 2 other model which are acer aspire 1640z and acer aspire 1650. All windows 7 drivers here is base on the model specification and please let me know if there are any problems installing the drivers.
 Please download and install the drivers you need after upgrade to windows 7. It is not necessary to install all drivers below. To check which driver you need you can read here. How to check your driver in windows 7.

Chipset
Intel Chipset driver 915 and 825/855 chipset
Version 9.2.0.1021 5MB Download

Graphic
Intel 915GM Integrated Graphic Driver.
You need to install this driver manually.
Download and Installation

If your model use ATI Graphic
ATI Mobility Radeon X300
Download and Installation

Wireless 
Atheros AR5001/AR5005G (50XX series)
Version 9.0.0.125  10MB Download

Wireless
Intel Pro 2200BG Wireless Driver
If you are using Intel Pro wireless, you need read the instruction to download and install the driver here: http://laptop-driver.blogspot.com/2010/12/intelr-prowireless-2200bg-windows-7.html

Bluetooth
Widcom Bluetooh Driver
(also known as Broadcom Bluetooth)
Download the latest driver from the widcomm offcial download site here:
http://www.broadcom.com/support/bluetooth/update.php

Audio
Realtek High Definition Audio Driver
Version 6.0.1.5888 68MB Download

Modem:
Conexant HD Audio Modem with Smart CP
For modem you just need to use your original windows xp driver (or windows 7 already install the generic driver for it). Download
To install, Use the same method to install graphic driver.

Lan
Realtek RTL8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC
Version 6.111 (external mirror)
Download

Note: For LAN Driver, In case the link broken, go to www.realtek.com and navigate to:
Downloads - Communications Network ICs - Network Interface Controllers - 10/100M Fast Ethernet - PCI - Software and select windows 7 from the driver's list.

Patch, Update and Installing Latest Driver.

1. Note: Acer only release windows xp drivers for this model so you won't see windows 7 drivers listed on the support page.

2. Audio : Acer didn't provide latest or compatible audio driver for this model on the support site but there are compatible driver on their database. Realtek also continue to provide latest update for this driver which you can download it from the realtek website: www.realtek.com
To download from Realtek site, navigate: Downloads - High Definition Audio Codecs (software) - Accept the terms and agreement - select the version for windows 7.

Saturday, 28 December 2013

USB Drivers

INTRODUCTION:
Most USB devices drivers automatically installed after you plug in on you PC. Most of use call it "Plug and Play". For example if you plug a USB mouse into your USB port windows automatically searching and install the appropriate driver. You will see a dialog box like this:

But not all USB devices recognize by windows, you need to install the driver first before using it.


STEP HOW TO INSTALL USB DRIVERS.

1. First identify what is your device model number/type name. For example you are using Verizon broadband modem UM150.
2. Go to the official download page and download the correct driver that match your USB device model.
3. Install it and allow few minutes for windows to fully updates and identify all components for the USB.

Certain USB devices come with firmware CD and you just need to install it on your system.


USB DRIVERS FOR USB FLASH DRIVE AND EXTERNAL STORAGE

Windows already have the generic drivers for USB FLASH DRIVE and MEMORY CARD. Normally it is called "Mass Storage Device", by default all windows operating system have this driver in thier system, if not you can get it from Microsoft site here: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/318812

This apply for most external device such as:
    external magnetic hard drives
    external optical drives, including CD and DVD reader and writer drives
    portable flash memory devices
    solid-state drives
    adapters bridging between standard flash memory cards and USB connections
    digital cameras
    digital audio players and portable media players
    card readers
    PDAs
    mobile phones

For memory card if you get an error "Disk Management Console View is not Up to Date". I already write a post to solve the problems in details here. http://laptop-driver.blogspot.com/2010/12/disk-management-console-view-is-not-up.html

WHAT IF THERE ARE NO DRIVERS OR FIRMWARE AVAILABLE.

1. Try to plug the USB device into other USB port.
2. If the problem persist, open device manager and expand the USB Root Hub
3. You will see unknown device or any device marked with yellow.
4. Right click on it and select Uninstall. Reboot your computer.
5. Open device manager again and right click on of the any USB root hub list and select scan for hardware change.

USB SUDDENLY STOP WORKING

1. Turn off your computer.
2. Deatch power chord or power supply.
3. Remove battery (for laptop)
4. Open your computer and plug the USB device.

Sometimes when the USB is too hot and too busy windows will stop the USB device to prevent from system instability. I already experience this with few device from HUAWEI which require me to unplug and replug every time it is not responsive. Later on i solved the problem buy put a small fan near the USB device to keep the temperature low.


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)

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

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


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

Thursday, 26 December 2013

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.