Jun 29, 2013

Dell Vostro 1400 Windows 7 Driver

Dell no longer provide support for this model especially for windows 7. You may have problem with driver especially audio drivers for windows 7. So i make this post for Dell vostro 1400 windows 7 upgrade guide.

LAN/Ethernet Driver
Broadcom 57XX Gigabit Integrated Controller,
v.12.2a.4.1, A00 Download

Audio Driver:
SIGMATEL STAC 92XX C-Major HD Audio,
v.6.10.0.5614, A03 Download

Chipset Driver:
Intel Mobile Chipset Driver
Download

Card Reader Driver
Ricoh R5C832, R5C843, R5C833,
v.1.0.1, A00 Download

Modem Driver
Conexant D330,HDA,MDC,v.92,modem,
v.DLD1.21, A01Download 

Webcam Driver
Creative Labs Laptop Integrated Webcam,
v.R2RC1, A04 Download

TB Driver
Intel Turbo Memory,
v.1.0.0.1082, A00Download

Storage Driver
Intel Matrix Storage Manager - Notebooks,
v.7.0.0.1020, A02Download

Graphic Driver - Nvidia
nVidia GeForce 8400M, GeForce 8600M, GeForce 8400M GS
v.175.97 xp WHQL, A08 (vista - v.179.47, A13)
Windows XP : Download
Windows Vista : Download
Windows 7 : Download

Graphic Driver - Intel
Intel GM965 Express Chipset Family,
 v.6.14.10.4831, A01(xp) (vista-v.7.14.10.1272, A02)
Windows XP : Download
Windows Vista : Download 
Download (win 7 32-bit)
Download(win 7 64-bit)

Touchpad Driver
Dell Touchpad / Pointing Stick, v.10.1.2, A01
Windows XP/Vista Download
Download (win 732-bit)
Download (win 7 64-bit)

Jun 28, 2013

Dell Vostro 1500 Drivers

Model: Dell Vostro 1500
Manufacture: DELL
Drivers Compatibility: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 (32 and 64 bit)
Reference: Compatibility mode (how to)

Dell Vostro 1500 Chipset Driver
Intel Mobile Chipset Driver, v.8.2.0.1014, A02
Windows XP/Vista: Download
Windows 7 : Download

Dell Vostro 1500 TB Driver
Intel Turbo Memory, v.1.0.0.1082, A00
Windows XP/Vista : Download
Windows 7 : Download

Dell Vostro 1500 Storage Driver
Intel Matrix Storage Manager - Notebooks, v.7.0.0.1020, A02
Windows XP/Vista : Download
Windows 7: Download

Dell Vostro 1500 Audio Driver
SIGMATEL STAC 92XX C-Major HD Audio,
v.6.10.0.5614, A03(xp),  v.5.10.0.5515_RC22-WHQL, A11 (vista)
Windows XP Download
Windows Vista Download
Windows 7 :Download and Installation

Dell Vostro 1500 Graphic Driver - Nvidia
nVidia GeForce 8400M, GeForce 8600M, GeForce 8400M GS
v.175.97 xp WHQL, A08 (vista - v.179.47, A13)
Windows XP : Download
Windows Vista : Download
Windows 7 : Download

Dell Vostro 1500 Graphic Driver - Intel
Intel GM965 Express Chipset Family,
 v.6.14.10.4831, A01(xp) (vista-v.7.14.10.1272, A02)
Windows XP : Download
Windows Vista : Download 
Download (win 7 32-bit)
Download(win 7 64-bit)

Dell Vostro 1500 Touchpad Driver
Dell Touchpad / Pointing Stick, v.10.1.2, A01
Windows XP/Vista Download
Download (win 732-bit)
Download (win 7 64-bit)

Dell Vostro 1500 Card Reader Driver
Ricoh R5C832, R5C843, R5C833, v.1.0.1, A00
Windows XP/Vista : Download 
Windows XP/Vista/7 : Download

Dell Vostro 1500 Modem Driver
Conexant D330,HDA,MDC,v.92,modem, v.DLD1.21, A01
Windows XP/Vista/7 : Download

Dell Vostro 1500 Keyboard and Mouse
Logitech Bluetooth Travel Mouse, v.SP_4_80_B103, A02-00
Windows XP/Vista/7: Download

Dell Vostro 1500 Webcam Driver
Creative Labs Laptop Integrated Webcam, v.1.00.10, A01
Windows XP/Vista/7 : Download
(windows 7 install in compatibility mode for vista)

Dell Vostro 1500 Bluetooth Driver
Dell Wireless 355 Bluetooth Module (Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR),
v.5.1.0.3400, A00 (xp) v.6.0.1.3100&FW216, A00(vitsa/7)
Windows XP Download
Windows Vista/7: Download
(Windows 7 Install in compatibility mode for vista)

Dell Vostro 1500 Ethernet/LAN Driver
Broadcom 440x 10/100 Integrated Controller, v.v4.60b, A03
Windows XP/Vista : Download
Windows 7 : See below.

Broadcom 440x can be installed in windows 7 by using have disk method:
1. Install this drivers:  ftp://ftp.dell.com/network/R154493.EXE
2. Ignore if error, Open device manager by click start and type DEVMGMT.MSC
3. Right click on Ethernet Controller marked with yellow triangle. Select update driver.
4. Select "Broese my computer for..."
5. Select "Let me pick from a list..."
6. Select HAVE DISK and Click Browse.
7. Point to C:Dell\drivers\R154493\WinXP and select b44win.inf
8. Continue with on-screen installation until finish.
(driver also available through Microsoft automatic update or "Microsoft update catalog". Select Version 4.60.0.1, dated 13/10/2008.)

Jun 27, 2013

Dell Driver Install Order

First of all after Operating System Installation, you need to install drivers and application in correct order so that your notebook can function properly. Your drivers available on dell download site or you ask for drivers in the comment section below.

 Drivers Install Order for Dell Notebooks

1. Dell System Software System Utilities/Dell Quickset
 Provides critical updates and patches for the operating system.

2. Chipset driver
Chipset Helps Windows control system board components and controllers, such as USB ports and other internal components.

3. PCMCIA and/or Smartcard drivers  (Card Reader)
Security Enables PCMCIA and Smartcard slot capability.

4. Intel Matrix Storage Manager Serial ATA
 The Intel storage driver is only applicable to Intel chipset computers.

5. Audio driver
Audio Enables and enhances the audio controller.

6. Video driver
 Video Enhances video performance.

7. Network interface card or Ethernet drivers
 Network Enhances the network controller for internet or network access.

8. ControlPoint System Manager,
ControlPoint Security Manager, and ControlPoint Connection Manager
Note: This driver is only needed for some Latitude laptops, and depending on your system configuration, you might not need to install all three parts. Control Point The Dell ControlPoint (DCP) controls power management for some Dell Latitude laptops. ControlPoint System Manager controls power management and ambient light sensor settings, ControlPoint Security Manager controls security features, and ControlPoint Connection Manager controls wireless connection profiles.

9. Dell Quickset Application
Controls power management and ambient light sensors.

10. Wireless network drivers
Network Enables and enhances the wireless network controller.

11. Bluetooth drivers
Note: If this driver is not available, then your computer doesn't have Bluetooth capability. Continue to the next driver on the list. Network Enables and controls Bluetooth connectivity.

12. Mouse, keyboard, touchpad and input device drivers
Mouse, Keyboard and; Input Devices Enhances pointing device features.

13. Intel vPro or AMT (if available) Chipset
Enhances system manageability.

14. Dell wireless mobile broadband card drivers (if available) Network Enables wireless broadband connectivity.

15. Modem drivers (if available) Modem/Communications
Allows dial-up capability.

16. Dell Digitech touch screen driver (if available)
 Mouse, Keyboard and Input Devices Enables touch screen input on select Dell laptops.


Additional Information:

1. If you already install the drivers without following the correct order as shown above, don't worry, just make sure everything works in your laptop.

2. You can re-install all drivers again following the order given.

3. IF you notebook come with AMD processor, normally you won't need any chipset drivers. If you believe you need it, you can install latest south bridge drivers and AMD USB filter from AMD support site.

4. For external modem, you need to connect the modem first before modem driver installation. If you have internal modem, you will know by looking at the product specification.

5. Patch and Upgrade. For model with AMD and ATI graphic, it is recommended to install Netframework 2.0 and 3.5 (windows XP only) before driver installation.

Jun 26, 2013

Dell vostro 1450 Drivers - Windows XP/Vista/7


Chipset
Intel HM57/ HM67 Express Chipset Family, v.9.2.0.1019, A00
OS: Windows XP Vista 7
Download

Mei
Intel Management Engine Interface, v.7.0.0.1144, A00
OS: Windows XP Vista 7
Download

Intel TB
Intel Turbo Boost Drivers 1.0.1.1002,A00
OS: Windows XP Vista 7 
Download

Graphic-Intel
Intel HD Graphics, v.8.15.10.2361, A00
Download (xp 32-bit)
Download (xp 64-bit)
Download (Vista 32-bit)
Download (Vista-64bit)
Download (Win 7 32-bit) 
Download (Win 7 64-bit)

Graphic - ATI
AMD ATI Mobility Radeon HD 6470, v.8.861.4.0000, A03
Download (xp 32-bit 64-bit)
Download (win Vista/ 7 32 and 64 bit)


Audio 
IDT 92HD87B1, v.6.10.0.6330, A00
OS: Windows XP Vista 7
Download

Card Reader
Realtek RTS5138 Card Reader, v.6.1.7600.30126, A00
OS: Windows XP Vista 7
Download

Touchpad
Alps Alps TouchPad, v.7.102.101.224, A09
OS: Windows XP Vista 7
Download

Modem
Conexant D400,External USB 56K Modem, v.NW2.5.59, A02
OS: Windows XP Vista 7
Download 

LAN
Realtek RTL8111E-VB Gigabit Ethernet Controller
win xp/vista v.6.247.0222.2011, A00 Download
win 7  v.7.045.0516.2011, A01 Download

Storage :
Win vista/xp - Intel Matrix Storage Manager, Download
v.7.5.0.1017, A08
windows 7 - Intel Rapid Storage Technology, Download
v.10.1.5.1001, A00

Video
Dell Digital TV Receiver ISDBT-01, v.4.2.10.27180, A00
OS; Win xp, vista, 7
Download

Bluetooth
Dell Wireless 1701 Bluetooth v3.0+HS, v.6.3.0.7900, A00
Download (win xp ,vista, 7)

Wireless
Dell Wireless WLAN 1502 Half Mini-Card, v.9.2.0.225, A00
Download (win xp)
Download (win vista,7)

Dell Wireless 1701 802.11 bgn, Wireless WLAN 1501 Half Mini-Card, Wireless WLAN 1503 Half Mini-Card, v.5.100.82.34, A00
Download (win xp)
Download  (win vista, 7)

Jun 25, 2013

Nvidia GeForce 7300 Drivers

Supported Model:
NVIDIA GeForce 7300 SE、NVIDIA GeForce 7300 LE、NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GS、NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT.

Windows XP Driver Version: 93.71, 61.4MB
Windows Vista/7 Driver Version: 307.83 WHQL,  128MB
(note: older version 158.18-most installed version for vista not available)

Hardware ID:(7300GT)
PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0393

Windows XP Drivers:
ForceWare Release 90
Version: 93.71
Release Date: November 2, 2006
WHQL Certified 
Primary Download Site
 Mirror Site 1
 Mirror Site 2
 Mirror Site 3

Windows Vista/7
ForceWare Release R304
Version: 307.83
Release Date: Feb 25, 2013
WHQL Certified  
Download

HP Pavilion DV3 Windows 7 Drivers

 Intel Chipset (for Intel processor only)

1. Chipset
Intel Chipset Driver 
Version:9.1.1.1020 A, 2.29M
Download

2. Intel Management Engine Interface (MEI) Driver 
Version:6.0.0.1179 A, 5.36M
Download 

3. Intel Turbo Boost Driver 
Version:1.0.0.1030 A, 3.03M 
Download  

AMD Chipset
AMD USB Audio Filter Driver 
Version:1.0.7.0031 A, 1.23M
Download 



Graphic Drivers 

Mobile Intel(R) 4 Series Express Chipset Family 
Version:8.15.10.1883 A, 24.55M
Download (32-bit)
Download (64-bit)

ATI Radeon HD 3200 Graphics/Video Driver 
Version:8.632.3.0 C, 111.56M 
Download 

NVIDIA GeForce G 105M Graphics Driver 
Version:8.15.11.8644 A, 176.64M 
Download 


Keyboard, Mouse and Input Device

HP Quick Launch Buttons 
Version:6.50.17.1, 26.05M 
Download 

Validity Fingerprint Sensor Driver 
Version:3.1.374 B, 43.86M 
Download 

ENE CIR Receiver 
Version:2.7.3.519 A, 3.43M 
Download 

Synaptics PS/2 Port TouchPad 
Version:13.2.4.12 A, 34.75M
Download

Wacom Touch Screen 
Version:3.0.7.2 A, 3.02M
Download 




Wireless

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

Atheros Wireless LAN Driver for Microsoft Windows 7 
Version:1.00, 20.91M 
Download 

Intel PRO/Wireless Drivers for Microsoft Windows 7 
Version:13.2, 13.12M 
Download 

Intel WiFi Link 1000 Drivers 
Version:12.5.0.59, 7.13M
Download  

Qualcomm Mobile Broadband Drivers - Gobi2000 
Version:1.1.84.0, 20.21M 
Download  


Bluetooth
Software Support for HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth Wireless Technology for Microsoft Windows 7 
Version:7, 57.74M
Download

Lan/Ethernet
Realtek PCIe GBE/FE Family Controller Driver 
Version:7.3.522.2009 A, 5.42M
Download 

Card Reader
Realtek USB 2.0 Card Reader 
Version:6.1.7100.30094 A, 7.45M
Download 
 
Webcam
Cyberlink YouCam Software 
Version:2.0.3115, 51.15M 
Download 

Fingerprint  Software
Digital Persona Fingerprint Reader Software 
Version:5.1.0.175 A, 49.69M
Download  







 
 

Compaq Presario V6000 Windows 7 Drivers

Windows 7 Upgrade Issue
Most of the Drivers installed in windows 7, The main problems with Compaq Presario V6000 upgrade is, when you look at the device manager ; video graphic drivers, base system drivers, co-processor and unknown device marked with yellow triangle which means the drivers is missing.

Read Before Install
1. Early V6000 model use conextant audio drivers (V6000, V6100, V6200, V6300) While V6400 and above have 2 different applicable audio either conextant or Realtek.

2. Run Windows Automatic updates, normally updates for Nvidia and Intel graphic card is available.

3. Check which drivers you need. If your audio and wireless works, do not install the drivers again. To check your drivers status you can refer to my tutorial here.

4. For model with Intel Nvidia chipset, Ethernet controller drivers will install with chipset drivers.

5. From my experience the driver you will need is: Graphic (Nvidia), card reader, Quick Launch and for model with fingerprint need the fingerprint drivers.

Compaq Presario V6000 Chipset for Windows 7 Drivers (intel Processor)

Chipset Driver
Intel Chipset Installation Utility
Version 9.1.1.1025 2.3MB
Download

Storage
Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver
Version 10.1.2.1004 6.6MB
Download

LAN/Ethernet
Realtek RTL8101E Family PCI-E Fast Ethernet NIC Driver
Version 7.02  5.9MB (for Intel processor)
Download (Realtek)

Storage:
Intel Matrix Storage Manager
Version:8.9.0.1023
Download


Compaq Presario V6000 Chipset for Windows 7 Driver (AMD Processor)


Chipset Driver For AMD Processor

NVIDIA nForce MCP77MV Chipset Driver
Version 15.46A  59.4MB
Download (32-bit) - recommended
Download (64-bit)

Chipset Driver For AMD Processor
NVIDIA nForce AR Chipset Driver
Version 13.11 REV: A  21.6MB
Download 

(nForce AR normally apply to latest V6000 model such as V69XX, i recommend try which work for you.)

Compaq Presario V6000 Windows 7 Drivers

1. This drivers applies to both Compaq Presario with Intel and AMD processor.
2. There are more than 1 graphics driver available, normally most V6000 series use Nvidia graphic, but choose the drivers base on your specs.
3. There are 2 wireless drivers available. Choose base on your specs.

Graphic Drivers:
There are 2 graphics drivers for this model, Intel and Nvidia, choose base on your specs.

Mobile Intel 965 Express Chipset Family Video Driver
Version 8.15.10.1867 (32-bit) 23MB
Version 8.15.10.1867 (64-bit) 23MB
Download (32-bit)
Download (64-bit)

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) 

Nvidia GeForce GO 6150M, 7150M, 7200M, 7400M or 7600M
Version 179.48  122MB
Download


Graphic Driver
Nvidia 8400M GS 8600M GS 132MB
Download (32-bit)
Download (64-bit)



Audio Driver
Conexant High-Definition Audio Driver
Version:4.15.0.50 A, 3.57M

Download

Audio
Realtek High Definition Audio Driver
Version 6.0.1.6291 Rev. A, 79MB
Modem -conexant
Conexant HDAUDIO Soft Data Fax Modem with SmartCP Driver
Version 7.61.0.0 REV: A 10.74MB
Download

Modem - motorolla
Motorola SM56 Data/Fax Modem Driver
Version 6.12.25.5 A, 3.22MB
Download 

Webcam-Driver + Firmware
HP Webcam Driver with Firmware Upgrade
Version:1.00.1.1 A, 8.02M
Download 
(install in compatibility mode for windows vista) 

Webcam-Driver Only
HP 1.3 MegaPixel (MP) Webcam Software Drivers
Version 1.0, 4MB
Download
(install in compatibility mode for windows vista) 

Touchpad
Synaptics TouchPad Driver
Version 16.0.1.0  108MB
Download

Input
HP Quicklaunch Button
Version 6.50.13.1 24.56MB
Download

Card Reader
Ricoh 5-in-1 Card Reader Driver (Rc58xx)
Version 2.10.00.04, 4.7MB
Download

Fingerprint
AuthenTec Inc. AES2501 Fingerprint Driver 
Version:7.9.0.4 A, 6.83M
Download
(install in compatibility mode for windows vista) 


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

Atheros Wireless LAN Driver For Windows 7
Version 1.00  20.94MB
Download



Utilities

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

Software Support for HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth Wireless Technology for Microsoft Windows 7
Version 7 (oct 19) 58MB
Download

Webcam Software
Cyberlink YouCam Software 
Version:2.0.3115, 51.15M 
Download  



Additional Information


1. For Nvidia graphic drivers if the drivers above failed to install, use this drivers:
Original Driver | Modded Drivers 

2. If you have your vista drivers, normally some driver will work on windows 7 by run it as admin and set the compatibility mode for windows vista.

3. Fingerprint: Model with fingerprint driver can install this driver and install in compatibility mode for windows vista is recommended.

4. For base system device, it will disappear in device manager after installing card reader. For co-processor the driver is not important. However if you want to install it right click on it and select update driver. Select "browse my computer for.." clekc browse and point to c:\swsetup\sp45168.

5. For unknown device it will solve after installing HP Quicklaunch Button.

6. If you have problems, leave your comment and state your V6000 specific series (example: V6423US)

Compaq Presario C500 Windows 7 Drivers (updated)

Compaq Presario C500 is a windows vista base model where the drivers for windows XP and Windows Vista is available on HP support site. If you plan on upgrading to windows 7, here I listed the drivers you will need. There are many Compaq Presario c500 series available (a very long list) but all of them using the same device drivers except for wireless.


Graphic Driver:

All C500 series use Intel 940/943/945 Graphic. Basically you just need to install vista drivers for the graphic drivers in windows 7.

Intel 940/943/945 Video Driver
Version 7.14.10.1212, 15MB
Download


Audio Driver

This driver only for 32-bit. Even reported work, if you failed to install the driver, this guide may help you to install the conexant driver in windows 7.

Conexant Audio Driver
Version 4.15.0.50 A, 5.47MB
Download 

LAN/Ethernet Driver

This driver is for LAN port, which let you connect to the internet or network using wired connection. There are 2 version reported work.

Realtek Network Controller (NIC)
Version 6.103.0123.2007 A, 4.6MB Download
Version 6.101.1124.2006 B, 4.0MB Download


Wireless Driver

Here i list the applicable wireless driver for this model. Included both vista drivers which work for windows 7, and windows 7 drivers released by HP. If You wireless already worked after windows 7 installation, you don;t need to install this driver.

Broadcom Wireless
Broadcom 4321/ 43xx Wireless Driver
Version: 5.00 B, 3.79MB (Vista) Download
version 5.60.18.8, 21MB (win7) Download

Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965 Intel PRO/Wireless 3945 Network Connection Intel PRO/Wireless 2915 Network Connection Intel PRO/Wireless 2200 Network Connection 
Version 13.4, 15MB Download (latest)
Version 7.00B Download (vista)



Other Drivers

Other drivers are available on HP ftp server, but not listed in the download section. Some of the original drivers work with windows 7 and there are also latest version which available for windows 7.

Modem
Conexant Modem Drivers
Version: 7.61.00.00 A, 28MB
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

Jun 24, 2013

Dell Inspiron N5040 Windows 7 Drivers

Model: Dell Inspiron N5040
Manufacture: Dell
Compatibility: Windows 7 32-bit, Windows 7 64-bit

1. Install all drivers by download and double click on the driver file to install.
2. There are 2 wireless drivers, choose 1 base on your specification.
3. Drivers version and release provided from dell ftp server.
4. For windows XP driver refer here.


Chipset
Intel HM57/HM67 Express Chipset Family,
v.9.2.0.1019, A00
Download

Graphic
Intel HD Graphics,
v.8.15.10.2342, A00
Download (32-bit)
Download (64-bit)

Intel TB
Intel Turbo Boost Technology Monitor Software,
v.2.1.23.0, A00
Download

Storage
Intel Rapid Storage Technology,
v.10.1.2.1004, A00
Download

Audio
IDT Hig Definition Audio Drivers(92HD87B1),
v.6.10.0.6330, A00
Download

Mei
Intel Management Engine Interface,
v.6.0.0.1179, A00
Download

Card Reader
Realtek RTS5138 Card Reader,
v.6.1.7600.30126, A00
Download

Modem
Conexant D400,External USB 56K Modem,
v.NW2.5.59, A02
Download

Touchpad
Alps TouchPad,
v.7.1207.101.225, A00
Download

Ethernet
Realtek RTL8111E-VB Gigabit Ethernet Controller, RTL8105E-VB 10/100 Ethernet Controller, v.7.045.0516.2011, A01
Download 

Bluetooth
Dell Wireless 1701 Bluetooth v3.0+HS,
v.6.3.0.7900, A00
Download

Wireless
Dell Wireless WLAN 1502 Half Mini-Card,
v.9.2.0.225, A00
Download

Dell Wireless 1701 802.11 b/g/n, Wireless WLAN 1501 Half Mini-Card, Wireless WLAN 1503 Half Mini-Card,
v.5.100.82.34, A00
Download

Compaq Presario R3000 Windows 7 Drivers


Introduction
This post is a guide for upgrading compaq Presario R3000 to windows 7. As we know R3000 is Windows XP base model, means no windows 7 drivers and support release for this product. Here i listed the drivers and installation guide after installing windows 7 in R3000 model.

Something you need to know.
Compaq Presario R3000 can be divided into 2 type, first R3000 with intel processor and 2nd R3000 with AMD processor. The difference is AMD driver use Nvidia chipset drivers and ATI Graphic Drivers While the Intel

Something you need to do:
Please run automatic update first, it will install the most latest drivers available for your system. To check whether your system have all the driver needed you can refer here.


Chipset Drivers

This chipset driver only for R3000 with amd processor, it will failed for model with Intel cpu.
Nvidia nForce Chipset Driver:
Version 15.49 WHQL - nForce 430i
Download (32-bit)
Download (64-bit)


Audio Drivers

Normally default hig definition audio istalled automatically either from windows 7 installation or windows update. If not:

Download this drivers:

ADI 1981B Audio Driver for AMD
Version:5.12.1.4010 A, 19.97M
Download 

ADI 1981B Audio Driver for Intel
Version:1.00 A, 19.94M
Download 

Install and it will result in error, ignore the error and proceed with:
  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\SP27325\SMAXWDM\Win2k_xp then select smwdmNV8.inf. for AMD point to C:\swsetup\SP25795\SMAXWDM\Win2k_xp then select smwdmNV8.inf.
  8. Continue with on screen instruction until installation finish. Ignore if it complaint not digitally sign driver.

Graphic Drivers (ATI )

ATI Mobility Radeon 9000 / 9000 series Graphic Drivers.
(for future reference, other supported vga: RS300M, RS200M, 900 series)

We need to Install this driver using the same method to install Audio drivers:

ATI M9/M10/RC300M VGA Driver
Version:8.003.3 C, 39.0M
Graphic Driver Version:  6.14.10.6436
Download 

Install and it will result in error, ignore the error and proceed with:
  1. Open device manager by click START and type DEVMGMT.MSC in the search box and press enter.
  2. Look for "Standard VGA" Under Graphic Adapter.
  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\SP30791\Driver\2KXP_INF then select CX_24159.inf or C2_24159.inf.
  8. Continue with on screen instruction until installation finish. Ignore if it complaint not digitally sign driver. 

Graphic (Nvidia)


NVIDIA Graphics Driver 
Version:7.2.3.0 B, 26.87M 
Support Nvidia GeForce4 440 Go/GeForce4 420 go
Download 

Note: If you try to look for the driver in nvidia download site, you won;t  find it because both Geforce 440 go and Geforce 420 Go drivers only provided by Manufacture, the most popular manufacture with this graphic is Toshiba. The best alternative drivers (mod drivers) is Version 53.03WHQL.

Of course Direct Install will fail but install it first, we need to extract the drivers. Proceed with:
  1. Open device manager by click START and type DEVMGMT.MSC in the search box and press enter.
  2. Look for "Standard VGA" Under Graphic Adapter.
  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\SP30132 then select NVCP.inf.
  8. Continue with on screen instruction until installation finish. Ignore if it complaint not digitally sign driver. 

Card Reader

This model use TI PCI1520 and PCI1620 Driver (TI refer to texas instrument).

Card Reader
TI PCI1520 and PCI1620 Driver for Windows 2000/XP 
Version:1.00 B 4, 4.02M
Download 
Install the drivers, Direct Install will fail ignore it. Proceed with:
  1. Open device manager by click START and type DEVMGMT.MSC in the search box and press enter.
  2. Look for "PCI simple communication" and "Mass Controller" Under Others.
  3. Right click on it and select UPDATE DRIVERS.
  4. Select "Browse My computer for Driver Software".
  5. Click Browse and Point to c:\swsetup\sp29788\base\Windows\tiinst and click open.
  6. Click next and continue with on-screen installation until finish.

Others


Realtek RTL8101E 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 

Wireless - Atheros
HP W400-W500 Wireless LAN Drivers
Go to this link : LaptopVideo2Go
Select Version : 8.0.0.255, download, unzip and install.

Wireless - Broadcom
Broadcom Wireless LAN Driver for Microsoft Windows 7 
Version:5.60.48.35, 20.7M
Download 

Notes:
1. There are 2 wireless drivers, one is atheros and the other is bluetooth. If you have proble to identify your wireless driver and both drivers above didn;t work. Get the hardware ID for the wireless and post it here. To get the hardware ID you can refer to my post here

2. Use the hardware ID to get any drivers you can't install. I expect co-processor drivers will be one of the missing drivers in certain model because most of the R3000 series use Intel processor. Only few use ADM processor. 

3. Need Instruction with pictures? Do let me know because i didn't put any image to reduce page load speed. 

4. Your feedback is important for me. Do let me know which work and which didn't, spend a whole day for this one.

Compaq Presario CQ61 Windows 7 Driver

Model: Compaq Presario CQ61
Compatibility: Windows 7 32-bit, Windows 7 64-bit

Note:
For Compaq Presario CQ61 with AMD processor do not install chipset driver.

Chipset
Intel Chipset Installation Utility for ICH9 for Microsoft Windows 7 
Version:9.1.1.1019 A, 2.32M
Download

Audio
IDT High-Definition Audio CODEC Driver 
Version:6.10.6230.0 A, 26.38M
Download 



Graphic:
For CQ61 with intel graphic choose Intel or Nvidia graphic, for CQ61 with AMD processor use AMD graphic.

Mobile Intel 4 Series Express Chipset Family Driver 
Version:8.15.10.1883 A, 24.57M
Download  (32-bit)
Download (64-bit)

NVIDIA GeForce G 103M Graphics Driver
Version:8.15.11.8644 A, 176.66M
Download  

AMD Graphic Driver
Version:8.635.0.0 A, 111.26M
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 

LAN/Ethernet
Realtek RTL8102E/8103E Family NIC Driver 
Version:7.3.522.2009 A, 10.59M
Download 

Card Reader
Realtek Card Reader Driver 
Version:6.1.7600.30104 A, 7.47M 
Download 

Webcam
Cyberlink YouCam Software 
Version:2.0.3115, 51.15M 
Download 


Wireless
Choose 1 base on your specification.

Atheros Wireless LAN Driver for Microsoft Windows 7 
Version:1.00, 20.74M 
Download  

Broadcom Wireless LAN Driver for Microsoft Windows 7 
Version:5.60.48.35, 20.7M
Download  

Intel PRO/Wireless Drivers for Microsoft Windows 7 
Version:13.1, 13.11M
Download 

 
Tools and Utilities


Optional downloads, choose base on your needs.

LightScribe System Software 
Version:1.18.13.1 A, 11.54M
Download 

HP Wireless Assistant 
Version:4.0.7.0, 17.69M 
Download 

HP Advisor
Version:3.2.9652.3188, 67.33M 
Download 

HP Support Assistant 
Version:4.4.6.3, 21.56M 
Download 

HP USB Recovery Flash Disk Utility 
Version:2.00 A, 6.46M
Download

Jun 23, 2013

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

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


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
 

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


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

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:


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

HP Compaq NC8430 Windows 7 Drivers

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


Windows 7 Upgrade Notes.

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:

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

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


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


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:


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:

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.

Jun 22, 2013

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