Friday, 21 March 2014

How to enable Fn Key for Sony Vaio Notebook

You need to download and install the following component first:

*restart after each installation

Vaio Event service 
Setting Utility Series 
Sony Shared Library 
Vaio Power Management 

After that to make sure the service is running everytime booting into windows.

Go to Run and type services.msc and click OK.
Look for the Vaio event service .Right click and set the Startup type to automatic .

Thursday, 20 March 2014

Dell Vostro 1510 Windows 8 Drivers

Dell Vostro 1510 released with Windows Vista and XP as default operating system. I already write an article listings all drivers you need if you want to upgrade to windows 7.  So here I list out the drivers you will need if you want to install windows 8 or 8.1 on your Vostro 1510.

1. Chipset Drivers
Intel 900 series chipset
Windows 8 will automatically install your chipset drivers or You can install chipset drivers by using windows automatic updates, or automatically let intel detect and choose the latest drivers for you chipset. If you want to use drivers from DELL, here is the download link, it is originally for windows XP-7, but also supported windows 8.

Intel Chipset Drivers
Version 9.2.0.1030, A01
Compatibility : Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 32-bit/64-bit
Download

The latest drivers can be found on intel download page by searching for chipset version 9.4.0.1027.

2. Audio Driver
Realtek ALC268 Audio Drivers
Windows 8 will install default Generic audio driver for your Vostro 1510. You can increase the performance and stability by installing the latest Realtek Audio Drivers. You can download the drivers from dell or Realtek.

Audio Drivers:
Realtek High Definition Audio Drivers
Compatibility : Windows 7/8 32-bit/64-bit
Version from Dell : Download
Version : Latest from Realtek : Download *please agree to the term and agreement first

3. Card Reader
O2Micro OZH24 SD/MMC Host Controller
Windows 8 will not install this driver (base on current windows 8 version), so what you need to do is install windows XP drivers in windows 8. If it does not install, set the compatibility mode for Windows XP, Then right click and select "run as administrator" to install:

Card Reader
O2Micro OZH24 SD/MMC Host Controller
Version 1.1.1.313/1.0.2.915, A01
Compatibility : Windows XP/7/8 32-bit/64-bit
Download

4. Touchpad
We need to install touchpad driver using the same method to install Card Reader driver which is by using windows XP drivers for windows 8.

Alps TouchPad
Version 7.1.102.7, A00
Compatibility : Windows XP/7/8 32-bit/64-bit
Download

A user report touchpad version 8.1200.101.131,A02 enable swipe gesture for charm and etc for windows 8. You can download it here: Download

5. Graphic Drivers
Intel 965 Graphic Drivers
You need to run windows automatic updates for this since Intel doesn't not provide the drivers on their support page. If you prefer to download and install it manually :
Download 32-bit
Download 64-bit
The drivers are packed in CAB format so you need to extract and install the drivers using device manager. (tutorial)

Nvidia GeForce 8400M GS
The driver available on Nvidia website or you can also use windows automatic update to install it.
Download 32-bit
Download 64-bit

Other drivers will installed automatically, if you have problems do let me know by leaving your comments below.

Tuesday, 18 March 2014

HP 2000-2d11SX Windows 7 Drivers

The official download page only list audio and network driver for windows 7, you can visit the official download page here.

Do let me know if you have any problems.

Chipset
Intel Chipset Installation Utility and Driver
Version:9.3.0.1020, 2.51M
Windows 732/64-bit : Download

MEI
Intel Management Engine Interface (MEI) Driver 
Version:8.0.0.1262, 24.68M
Windows 7 32/64-bit :  Download

Graphic - Intel
Intel High-Definition (HD) Graphics Driver 
Version:8.15.10.2653, 153.43M 
Download 32-bit
Download 64-bit

Graphic - AMD
AMD High-Definition Graphics Driver
Version:8.950.11.0, 207.77M
Windows 7 32/64-bit :Download 

Audio Driver
Realtek High-Definition (HD) Audio Driver
Version 6.0.1.6937, 171.76mb
Windows 7(32-bit and 64-bit):Download
Latest Drivers available from Realtek : Download page 

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
Windows 7 32/64-bit :Download  

Card Reader
Realtek Card Reader Driver
2012-04-27 , Version:6.1.7601.29011, 11.01M
Windows 7 32/64-bit :Download

Webcam
Cyberlink YouCam Software
2012-12-10 , Version:3.5.5.5811, 158.04M
Windows 7 32/64-bit :Download

Keyboard
HP Quick Launch Software
2012-04-23 , Version:2.70, 3.84M
Windows 7 32/64-bit :Download

Storage
Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver 
Version:11.0.0.1032, 8.53M
Windows 7 32/64-bit :Download

Bluetooth - Atheros
Qualcomm Atheros Bluetooth 4.0+HS
Version 1.00, 380.45MB Download

Bluetooth - Ralink
Ralink Bluetooth Driver
Version 1.00, 85.22MB
(windows 8/8.1 Driver and application)
Download

Wireless

Choose base on your specification:

Ralink 802.11 b/g/n Wireless LAN Driver
Version 5.0.37.0, 36.02MB
Windows 7(32-bit and 64-bit): Download

Qualcomm Atheros AR9000 Series Wireless LAN Driver
Version 1.00, 73.89MB
Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit) : Download

Realtek RTL8188EE 802.11b/g/n Wireless LAN Driver
Version 1.00, 25.1MB
Windows 7 32/64 bit: Download

Monday, 17 March 2014

Lenovo V570 Windows 7/XP Drivers

Windows XP driver version not provided, only windows 7 driver version information available. For windows XP, you can check the driver version during installation or by looking at the extracted driver folder.
Windows XP 64-bit:  Since no specific drivers (32-bit or 64-bit) mentioned on the official download page, I can say that all of the drivers compatible with 32-bit windows XP, but maybe not for 64-bit for certain drivers such as Video and Chipset.
On the other hand, Lenovo mentioned specific drivers for windows 7 32-bit and 64-bit. Not all downloads listed here, I only re-build the download list base on the important/essential drivers. If you have any problems do let me know.

Recommended OS : Windows 7 64-bit
Officially Support : Windows XP 32-bit, Windows XP 64-bit , Windows 7 32-bit, Windows 7 64-bit
Officially Upgrade available: Support Available for windows 8 upgrade. No windows 8.1 upgrade announce yet.

Windows 8 Note : 
Most of the drivers automatically installed in windows 8, You only need to install certain drivers which I already add in the download List below. If there are no windows 8 drivers availble for certain driver such as audio, it means you don;t need to install it since it is already installed along windows 8 installation/upgrade.

Windows 8.1 Upgrade:
Windows 7 and Windows 8 Drivers normally works with windows 8.1. But since it is not yet tested there are no details about the bugs/glitch you may encountered such as using Biometric software to log in using your fingerprint. If you test it with windows 8 do share your feedback, experience and thought about it here.

Compatibility
All drivers listed here is compatible with the following Model:
Lenovo B470, B570, V370, V470, V570
Windows XP and Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit.

Drivers For Lenovo B470, B570, V370, V470, V570



Chipset
Intel Chipset Driver For Microsoft Windows
Version 9.2.0.1015
Windows XP : Download
Windows 7 32-bit/64-Bit : Download

MEI
Intel Management Interface Driver
Verison 7.0.0.1118
Windows XP : Download
Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit : Download 

SATA
Intel STA AHCI Driver
Version 10.0.0.1046
Windows XP : Download 
Windows 7 all : Download

Storage
Intel Matrix Storage Manager
Version 10.0.0.1046
Windows XP : Download
Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit : Download

Install both Intel On-Board Graphic and Nvidia Graphic Drivers

Graphic - Intel
Intel On-Board Graphic Driver ( Intel HD 3000 2nd Generation)
Version 8.15.10.2342
Windows XP : Download
Windows 7 32-bit : Download
Windows 7 64-bit : Download
Windows 8 : Run windows automatics updates

Graphic - Nvidia
Nvidia Display Driver (Nvidia GeForce 525M 1G/2G Graphic)
Version 8.17.12.8590/285.90 - XP 370.83
Windows XP : Download
Windows 7 32-bit : Download
Windows 7 64-bit : Download
Windows 8 32-Bit : Download
Windows 8 64-Bit : Download

Audio
Realtek High Definition Audio Driver
Version: 5.10.0.6225
Windows XP : Download
Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit : Download

Webcam
Camera Driver For Microsoft Windows
Version 6.1.7600.77/1.10.1206.1/13.10.1020.1
Windows XP : Download
Windows 7 32-bit/windows 7 64-bit : Download

Bluetooth
Broadcom Bluetooth Driver
Version  6.4.0.670
Windows XP : Download
Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit : Download

Card Reader
Realtek USB 2.0 Card Reader Driver
Version 6.1.7600.10001
Windows XP: Download
Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit : Download
Windows 8 32-bit/64-bit : Download

Fingerprint Driver
EgisTec Fingerprint Driver
Version 3.0.10.4
Windows XP :Download
Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit : Download
Windows 8 32-bit/64-bit : Download

Fingerprint Application
Note: Please Install EgisTec Fingerprint drivers first.
BiosExcess for Microsoft Windows
Version 7.0.67.1
Windows XP/7 32-bit/64-bit : Download
Windows * : Install using windows 7 software above and run in compatibility mode for windows 7.

Touchpad
Elan/Synaptic Touchpad Driver
Version  8.0.4.4/15.2.7.0
Windows XP 7 (all in one package) - Windows 8 separate package.
Windows XP/7 32-bit/64-bit : Download
Windows 8 (Elan) 32-bit/64-bit : Download
Windows 8 (Synaptics) 32-bit/64-bit : Download

Ethernet/LAN
Realtek LAN Drivers
Version 7.021.0531.2010
Windows XP : Download
Windows 7 32bit/64-bit : Download

For wireless you need to choose base on your specification, you can obtain the right hardware by visit lenovo guide. You can also test which work for you, installing wrong wireless drivers won;t harm your system.

Wireless - Wimax
Intel EchoPeak Wimax Driver
Version 14.0.0.113
Windows XP : Download
Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit : Download

Wireless - Intel
Intel Wireless Drivers
Version 14.2.0.10
Windows XP : Download
Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit : Download

Wireless - Broadcom/Atheros
Broadcom, Atheros Wireless LAN Drivers
Version 9.2.0.115/5.100.82.15
Windows XP : Download
Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit : Download

Wireless - Wide
Wide Wireless LAN Driver (Huawei, Ericson)
Version 5.24.1.0/2.0.6.704/2.0.6.702
Windows XP : Download


Hotfix:


Install if you having problems that match the description:

1. If USB and Bluetooth Unstable (not responding after idle/need restart).
KB978258 -windows 7 32-bit
KB978258 -windows 7 64-bit

2.  Attached USB device resumes from the USB Selective Suspend state, and the USB hub incorrectly reports that the device is disconnected from the USB hub port.
KB974476 - Windows 7 32bit
KB974476 - Windows 7 64bit

This hot-fix also available via windows automatic updates.

Software

Power
Lenovo Energy Management Software
Windows XP : Download
Windows 7:  Download

Webcam - Software
YOUCAM video software for windows
Windows XP : Downlaod
Windows 7 : Download

Protection
Lenovo Active Protection System
Version 1.70.11
Windows 7 32-bit : Download
Windows 7 64-bit : Download

Friday, 14 March 2014

HP Pavilion zv5000 Windows XP Driver

All of the drivers support 32-bit nd I'm not sure about 64-bit since I haven't test it. So, if you are using 64-bit you can download the drivers from Nvidia and ATI (for graphic), choose automatic driver detection, it will provide the latest drivers for your 64-bit windows.

Chipset Driver
HP Pavilion zv5000 comes with 2 variant which is with Intel processor and AMD processor. Model with Intel processor use Intel 4 Series chipset while model with AMD use Nvidia chipset. Hp did not provide the chipset drivers in their support page for zv5000 so you can try:

Intel Chipset
Try this driver: Download (x86/x64)
If not working use Intel auto detection tools to download the drivers from Intel website.

Nvidia Chipset
Try this driver : Download
If not working use Nvidia auto detection tools from Nvidia website.


Audio -Universal ADI 1981B Audio Driver for Nvidia/Intel Chipset
Version 1.00 A, 18.48M
Download

Audio - Model with Nvidia Chip
ADI 1981B Audio Driver for NVIDIA Chipset
Version 5.12.1.4010 A, 19.97M
Download

There 2 drivers available for your graphic, choose one base on your specification.

Graphic - ATI
ATI M9/M10/RC300M VGA Driver for Windows 2000/XP
Version 8.003.3 C, 39.0M
Download

Graphic - Nvidia
NVIDIA GeForce4 440 Go (64M) and NVIDIA GeForce4 420 Go (32M)
Version7.2.3.0 B, 26.87M
Download

QuickLaunch
HP Quick Launch Buttons
Version5.10 B, 5.63M
Download

Touchpad
ALPS Touchpad Driver for Windows 2000/XP
Version1.00 A, 3.37M
Download

Modem
Agere Systems AC'97 Modem Driver (for model with Intel processor)
Version2.1.51.00, 1004.16k
Download

Modem
Systems AC'97 Modem Driver (for model with AMD processor)
Version2.1.36.0, 1.66M
Download

There are 2 applicable wireless drivers, choose one (1) base on your specification.

Wireless - Atheros
HP WLAN W400-W500 Driver for Windows 2000/XP
Version4.00 B, 2.13M
Download

Wireless - Broadcom
Broadcom WLAN Network Adapters Driver for Windows XP
Version 3.00 D, 3.32M
Download

Bluetooth
Support Software for Bluetooth by HP
Version 3.00 B, 20.08M
Download

LAN - Ethernet
Realtek RTL8101L NIC Driver for Windows 2000/XP
Version 1.00 B, 2.57M
Download

Wireless - Utility
(optional installation, this utility provide interface for wireless connection)
WLAN Utility Installer (Atheros, Broadcom)
Version 3.00 E, 23.9M
Download

Card Reader
TI PCI1520 and PCI1620 Driver for Windows 2000/XP
Version1.00 B 4, 4.02M
Download

Wednesday, 12 March 2014

HP Pavilion 14-n060tx Drivers Windows 7/8

Important Installation Notes:
1. Please Install According to order to avoid installation failure especially to get your Radeon HD 8670M installed properly.
2. For the graphic driver, install base on your specification (nvidia or AMD graphic) and then install Intel HD 4000 graphic drivers. Normally Intel drivers already installed, if not you can use the driver below to install it.
3. If you are looking for latest drivers, please run windows automatic updates.
4. It is strongly recommend to use 64-bit windows (windows 7 and windows 8 is recommended)
5. Windows 8 drivers added on April 6 2014, Version and file size information available at the end of the post.


Chipset
Intel Chipset Installation Utility(7 and 8 series)
Version 9.3.0.1020, 2.5MB
Windows XP, Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit: Download
Windows 8 64-bit : Download

Chipset - 2
Intel Smart Connect Technology
Version 1.0.5.0 / 1.0.7.0, ~0.5MB
Windows 7 32-bit : Download |* please contact lenovo for permission since HP didn't have support for 32-bit)
Windows 7 64-bit : Download
Windows 8 64-bit : Download
Latest Drivers Windows 7/8/8.1: Download

Chipset -3 
Intel Rapid Start Technology
Version 1.0.0.1031, 2.42MB
Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit : Download
Windows 8 64-bit: Download

MEI
Intel Management Engine Interface (MEI) Driver 
Version:6.0.0.1179 A, 5.36M
Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit :  Download
Windows 8 64-bit : Download

Audio
Realtek High Definition (HD) Audio Driver
Version 6.0.1.6206, 100MB
Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit : Download
Windows 8 64-bit : Download

LAN- Ethernet
Realtek PCIe FE Family Controller Driver 
Version 7.075.0827.2013, 5MB
Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit : Download
Windows 8 64-bit : Download

Card Reader
Realtek PCIe Media Card Reader Driver
Version 1.1.9200.7, 15MB
Windows 7 32/64-bit: Download
Windows 8 64-bit : Download

Storage
Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver
Version 10.0.0.1046, 10MB
Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit : Download

For AMD Graphic Drivers Please Install Netframework 4 or Netframework 4.5 First.

Graphic - AMD
AMD Radeon HD 8670M 
Version 13.8 Beta V2
Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit : Download (guru3d server)
Windows 8 64-bit : Download

Graphic - Nvidia
Nvidia GeForce GT 740M
Version 334.89 WHQL
Windows 7 32-bit : Download
Windows 7 64-bit : Download
Windows 8 64-bit : Download
 
Graphic 
Intel HD Graphic Drivers (4000)
Version 8.15.10.2696 , 147MBx86 153MBx64
I strongly recommend to install using windows automatic update for latest drivers (best performance).
Windows 7 32-bit : Download
Windows 7 64-bit : Download
Windows 8 64-bit : Download

USB 3.0
HP 3005pr USB3.0 Port Replicator Driver
Version 7.2.52960.0, 36MB
Windows 7/8 all 32-bit/64-bit : Download 

Touchpad
ALPS Touchpad Driver
Version 7.5.1711.118 A, 8.26MB
Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit : Download
Windows 8 64-bit : Download

Security
HP 3D DriveGuard Software
Version 6.0.15.1, 18.26MB
Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit : Download
Windows 8 64-birt : Download

Wireless


There are 4 available wireless drivers, choose one only base on your specification, you can identify which to choose by looking at your device hardware ID/ or you can test which compatible with your device.

Wireless - Ralink
Ralink 802.11 b/g/n Wireless Driver
Version 5.0.37.0,
Windows 7/8 32-bit/64-bit : Download 

Wireless - Atheros
Qualcomm Atheros  QCA9000 wireless Driver
Version 1.00, 127MB
Windows 7/8 32-bit/64-bit : Download

Wireless - Intel
Intel Wilkin Peak Wireless Driver
Automatically Installed - if not download here.
Windows 8 32/64-bit : Download

Wireless - Realtek
Realtek RTL8188EE 802.11b/g/n Wireless LAN
Version 2010.1.0506.2013, 28MB
Windows 7/8 32-bit/64-bit : Download

Bluetooth

There are 3 available bluetooth driver, choose base on your specification. Normally your bluetooth use the same vendor for the wireless device.This driver applicable for both windows 7/8 32-bit and 7 64-bit.

Qualcomm Atheros Bluetooth : Windows 7 | Windows 8
Ralink Bluetooth : Windows 7  | Windows 8
Intel Bluetooth : Windows 7  | Windows 8


Application

Application only optional download and installation, it only utility, application and tools that provided by HP.

Cyberlink Youcam Software
Version 5.0.2.3603, 145MB
Download

HP Simple Pass Identity Protection Software
Version 8.00.57, 90MB
Windows 8/7 32/64-bit : Download

HP AC Power Control Utility
Version 1.40, 5MB
Windows 7 32/64-bit :Download
Windows 832/64-bit : Download

HP wireless Button Drivers
Version 1.1.2.1 , 2.82MB
*This feature only available for windows 8 user.
Windows 8 32/64-bit : Download 

ENERGY STAR Qualified Power Plan
Version 1.0.9, 4.39MB
Windows 7/8 32/64-bit :Download

Additional Infromation

1. Windows 8 drivers added to the list on April 6 2014. Here is the information about the version and file size. ((File packed for both windows 7 and 8 excluded from the list).

Audio: 6.0.1..6950, 174MB
Chipset: 9.4..0.1017, 5.24
IRST : 2.1.0.1002, 2.41MB
ISCT : 1.0.8.0, 23MB
LAN : Version 8.15.410.2013
Nvidia Graphic : 9.18.13.1170, 318.13MB
AMD Graphic : 12.105.9.0, 204MB
Intel graphic : 9.18.10.3224, 136MB
Touchpad : 8.201.1711, 50MB
Card Reader : 1.00, 15.98MB
3D driver Guard : 6.0.15.1, 18MB

Friday, 7 March 2014

HP ProBook 4440s Windows 7 Drivers

HP Already list all the drivers, firmware and software on their suppor page but it is a very long list and you may confuse which to download and install. Here I remake the driver list base on the "what driver you need to install". Other firmware and software is optional and if you need more downloads you can go to hp support page.
Certain drivers already installed along windows 7 installation. You can identify which drivers not yet installed by looking at the device manager for the device marked with yellow. If you didn't know which to install. Just download and install the driver I listed here.


Audio
IDT High Definition Audio Codecs
Version 6.10.6435.0 , 42MB
Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit : Download

MEI
Intel Management Interface Driver
Version 8.1.30.1350, 62.5MB
Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit : Download 

USB
USB 3.0 Drivers
Version 1.0.6.245, 5.4MB
Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit : Download 

Chipset
Intel Chipset Installation Utility
Version 9.3.0.1020, 8MB
Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit : Download 

Graphic - Intel
Intel Video Driver and Control Panel
Version 8.15.10.2712, 102.5MB
Windows 7 32-bit: Download 
Windows 7 64-bit: Download

Graphic - ATI
ATI/AMD Video Driver and Control Panel
Version 8.951.6-120329B-137790C, 485.7MB
Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit : Download 

Hotkey
HP Hotkey Support Driver
Version 5.0.21.1,  26.1MB
Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit : Download 

Fingerprint
Validity Sensor Fingerprint Driver
Version 4.5.133.0, 36MB
Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit : Download

Webcam/Camera
HP Universal Webcam Driver
Version 4.00, 35MB
Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit : Download

TouchPad
Synaptic Touchpad Driver
Version 17.0.18.8, 124MB
Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit : Download

Card Reader
Jmicron Card Reader Driver
Version 1.0.76.1, 6.5MB
Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit : Download

DriveGuard
HP 3D DriveGuard 5
Version 5.1.12.1, 16.9MB
Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit : Download

Storage
Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver
Version 11.1.0.1006, 8MB
Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit : Download

LAN/Ethernet
Realtek Ethernet Controller Drivers
Version 8.18.621.2013
Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit : Download

Wireless

There are 4 applicable wireless driver, you need to choose base on your specification. The driver file is fairly large and to save your time and internet quota volume. You can identify which to install by looking at the hardware ID and Google the hardware ID. You will see on the search result it will show what type of device you are using. If you are using Intel WiFi, you can get the smaller file size by using windows automatic updates.

Qualcomm Atheros QCA9000 Series Wireless LAN Driver
Version 1.00, 127MB
Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit : Download

Intel My WIFI and Wireless Drivers
Version 15.9, 206.2 Mb
Windows7 32-bit/64-bit : Download

Broadcom Wireless LAN Driver
Version 5.00.82.147, 85.6MB
Windows7 32-bit/64-bit : Download

Ralink 802.11 b/g/n Wireless Driver
Version 5.0.15.0, 36.3MB
Windows7 32-bit/64-bit : Download


Bluetooth

You n3eed to choose base on your specification, normally your bluetooth device is similar to your wireless device vendor.

Atheros Bluetooth 4.0 + HS Driver
Version 1.00, 380.5MB
Windows7 32-bit/64-bit : Download 

Intel PROSet Bluetooth Driver
Version 2.6, 98.1MB
Windows7 32-bit/64-bit : Download 

Broadcom 40 Bluetooth Software Driver
Version  6.5, 236.2MB
Windows7 32-bit/64-bit : Download