Jul 26, 2012

HP Pavilion dm1 Windows 7 Drivers

 Hp Pavilion dm1 series is one of the model in Hp Pavilion Notebook Pc and in united states Hp site there are total of 3 dm series which refer to dm1, dm3 and dm4. Across dm1 series (there are lots of them such as dm1-3200cto etc) they are differ in drivers, either Intel base model or AMD base model.
The difference is INTEl base driver use intel Chipset and Intel Graphic while AMD base model doesn't have chipset driver and use ATI driver.

If you laptop use Intel processor it is intel base model and vice versa. Simply click start and type DXDIAG in the search box and click ENTER. Clik OK if prompted, there you can see the processor type.

Below is the driver download link :

1.Chipset
Intel chipset Installation utility
Download (Intel Only)

2. Audio
IDT High Definition Audio Drivers
I think both driver work with either Intel and AMD, and the difference is the date, but i prefer to use older for intel and newer for amd. In case your sound working fine, no need to install this driver.
Download (intel)
Download (amd)

3. Graphic

a)Intel 4 Series Express Chipset Family Graphic Drivers
Download (Intel)

b) AMD M880G with ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4225.
Download (AMD)

4. Touchpad
ALPS Touchpad Driver
Download

5. Card Reader
Realtek USB 2.0 Card Reader Driver
Download

6. Quicklaunch
HP Quicklaunch Driver
Download

7. Wireless
For your information, dm1 have 3 applicable drivers.  So, how to know which to download? there are 3 drivers available, you can identify the drivers by using hardware ID but i recommend use the classic way, test which work for you. Installing wrong driver will not harm you system.
IMPORTANT: Normally windows 7 automatically installed wireless drivers, so if your wifi working fine, no need to install these drivers.

a) Ralink 2011 802.11 b/g/n WiFi Adapter
Download

b) Atheros 2011 Wireless LAN Driver
Download

c) Broadcom Wireless LAN Driver
Download

8. LAN - Ethernet
Realtek PCI-E Fast Ethernet NIC Driver
Download

9. Bluetooth

a) Ralink Motorolla Bluetooth Adapter
Download

b) Broadcom 2070 Bluetooth Driver and Software
Download

c) HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth Wireless Technology (must install AMD/INTEL)
Download

10. BROADBAND

From what i know, this aps and driver only for people who live in US. The Verizon Broadband driver and aps.
Verizon Mobile Broadband Software - Qualcomm Gobi2000
Download

11. Webcam
Windows 7 automatically installed your webcam driver because most of the webcam only need generic usb driver which already installed along with windows 7 installation. To use the webcam you can install this utility. I'm not sure if this package contains newer drivers.
HP MediaSmart Webcam Software
Download

12. USB 3.0 Drivers
HP Pavilion dm1 uses  USB 3.0, so the chipset driver will automatically installed the USB 3.0. In case it does not, you need to get the latest chipset driver version :
For AMD Model : Download
For Intel Model : Download

If you having problems, you can check your hardware by reading my tutorial here:
CHECK YOUR DRIVERS IN WINDOWS 7.

You can also leave your comments below.

Jul 14, 2012

HP 430 Windows 7 Driver

After installing Windows 7, most of the drivers automatically installed, so here i ONLY  listed all the important drivers.

1. Audio : Realtek High-Definition (HD) Audio Driver
Donwload


2. Chipset and Borad Driver.

a. Intel Chipset : Download
b. MEI - Intel management Interface : Download
c. Turbo boost : Download


3. Graphic/VGA
choose base on your laptop specs, either intel or AMD(ATI). For Intel graphic, install the chipset driver first.

Intel Graphic : 32 bit | 64 bit
AMD/ATI Radeon HD 6370M Radeon HD 7450M: Download

4.  Intel Rapid Storage.
Download

This will install:
Intel(R) 5 Series 4 Port SATA AHCI Controller
Intel(R) Mobile Express Chipset SATA AHCI Controller
Intel(R) ICH9M-E/M SATA AHCI Controller

5. Synaptic Touchpad Driver
Download

6. Realtek Card Reader Driver
Download

7. WEBCAM (Cyberlink Youcam)
Download

8. HP Quicklaunch
Download

9. NETWROK
Ralink Wireless : Download
Realtek Wireless : Download
Atheros Wireless : Download

10. Bluetooth :
Atheros Bluetooth : Download
Realtek Motorolla Bluetooth : Download

11. Ethernet/LAN :
Realtek Local Area Network LAN
Download

HP Pavilion DV6500 Windows 7 Driver

After installing Windows 7, most of the drivers installed automatically but not all. You need to install the following driver to have all the drivers installed on your system. Below is the drivers you need to install :

 1. Ricoh 5 in 1 Card Reader Diver:
 Download Link : SP37726

Installation:
right click on the SP37726 and select run as admin.
 If you are a advance user i recommend to install using device manager.

The package will install:
Ricoh SD/MMC Host Controller
Ricoh xD-Picture Card Controller
Ricoh Memory Stick Host Controller

 2. Coprocessor Driver :
Download link : sp36213

Installation: right click on the SP36213  and select run as admin.
 If you are a advance user i recommend to install using device manager

The package will install:
NVIDIA nForce System Management Controller
Nforce chipset Driver.

3.AuthenTec Inc. AES1610 Fingerprint Driver
Download link : SP37731

Installation:
right click on the SP37731 and select run as admin.
If you are a advance user i recommend to install using device manager.

4.  HP Qiucklaunch Button
Download Link : sp47275

Installation Instruction:
Install the driver by double click on the SP47275.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

1. Some of the driver above is the original Vista driver form HP, but you can install them on windows 7 system by run it as admin.

 2. If direct installation failed, change the driver comaptibilities by:
- Right click on the driver file and select PROPERTIES.
-select COMPATIBILITY.
-Tick the box "run this program in compatibility mode for" Select WINDOWS VISTA.
-The APPLY and closed. Right click and select Run As Admin.

3. If  didn't work, you will have the driver folder on this location : C:\SWSetup. So next:
-Open device manager by click start and type DEVICE MANAGER and press enter.
-Device manager will open and look at the OTHER DEVICE. you will see system base device (RICOH) , co processor, Usb device (FINGERPRINT)  and Unknown device(HP QUICKLAUNCH) mark with Yellow !.\
 -Right click on them and select UPDATE DRIVER. select Browse my computer for driver software and select BROWSE. Point to C:\SWSetup\SPXXXX (related driver folder).

If you have any questions or problems just leave it in the comments section below.
Any further information or feedback are welcome.