Thursday, September 1, 2011

Compaq Presario A900 Windows XP Driver

1st update on 22 july 2012 : Fix broken link

CHIPSET
Intel Chipset Installation Utility for ICH8 for Microsoft Windows 2000 and XP:
There are 2 available driver, one form HP and one from INTEL. I believe both driver work just fine but in case one of it did not work, try another one.
Download (HP driver)
Download (Intel Driver)

GRAPHIC:
Mobile Intel 965 Express Chipset Family Video/Graphics Driver
Download

AUDIO :
UAA drivers (Must be installed before installing the audio driver):
Download
Windows XP SP3: Download (KB835221)

Install MS_UAA and Restart!
MS-UAA: (if you laready installed MS-UAA above no need to install again, if you do install it again dun worry about that.
Download (sp33867) size 53MB

Then install
Conextant High Definition audio
Download

If the AUDIO still didn't work read instruction at the end of the post.

MODEM:
(if the modem installed along with the audio no need for this driver)
Conexant HDAUDIO Soft Data Fax Modem with SmartCP Driver
Download

WIRELESS:
There are 3 applicable wireless, choose base on your specs, If you do not know which to choose, try which work for you.

Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Driver
Download

Broadcom Wireless Driver
Download

Atheros AR5007 802.11b/g Wireless LAN Driver
Download

LAN/ETHERNET:
Realtek RTL8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC Driver
Download

STORAGE:
Intel Matrix Storage Manager
Download

LIGHTSCRIBE
Lighscribe host system Software
Download

WEBCAM
Cyberlink Youcam Driver
Download

TOUCHPAD
ALPS Touchpad Pointing Device Driver
 Download

CARD READER
Ricoh 5 in 1 card reader driver
Download

HP Quickplay
Download

 All the driver tested and worked except intel matrix storage manager, webcam and lightscribe. So these 3 driver i added base on the current official driver listed for vista in Hp website. The driver version for XP choose base on the driver that often work with most HP/Compaq model.
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MANUALLY INSTALL THE AUDIO and MODEM DRIVERS.

To make this guide friendly to end user. I must compose a post with picture so it easy for you to follow step by step guide. This guide also show to install the modem driver. READ THE GUIDE HERE:
http://getlaptopdriver.blogspot.com/2011/09/compaq-presario-a900-conextant-audio.html

OTHERS:
1. If you want to check if there are still drivers missing refer to my tutorial here:

http://getlaptopdriver.blogspot.com/2011/01/check-your-driver-in-windows-7.html
(even this guide is for windows 7 you can apply it for XP)

2. If you have others devices with yellow mark. To get the driver for it get me the hardware ID for the devices. to get the hardware id you can refer my guide here.
http://getlaptopdriver.blogspot.com/2009/12/how-to-check-hardware-id.html

your feedback will help others, so leave your comment below.

Compaq Presario A975EM Windows XP Driver

CHIPSET
Intel Chipset Installation Utility for ICH8 for Microsoft Windows 2000 and XP:
There are 2 available driver, one form HP and one from INTEL. I believe both driver work just fine but in case one of it did not work, try another one.
Download (HP driver)
Download (Intel Driver)

GRAPHIC:
Mobile Intel 965 Express Chipset Family Video/Graphics Driver
Download

AUDIO :
UAA drivers (Must be installed before installing the audio driver):
Download
Windows XP SP3: Download (KB835221)

after download , install MS-UAA, restart then download and install the following
Both Conexant Audio and Modem Driver:
Download (mediafire)
If the audio didn't work try this driver:

Install MS_UAA and Restart!
MS-UAA: (if you laready installed MS-UAA above no need to install again, if you do install it again dun worry about that.
Download (sp33867) size 53MB

Then install
Conextant High Definition audio
Download

If the AUDIO still didn't work read instruction at the end of the post.

MODEM:
(if the modem installed along with the audio no need for this driver)
Conexant HDAUDIO Soft Data Fax Modem with SmartCP Driver
Download

WIRELESS:
There are 3 applicable wireless, choose base on your specs, If you do not know which to choose, try which work for you.

Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Driver
Download

Broadcom Wireless Driver
Download

Atheros AR5007 802.11b/g Wireless LAN Driver
Download

LAN/ETHERNET:
Realtek RTL8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC Driver
Download

STORAGE:
Intel Matrix Storage Manager
Download

LIGHTSCRIBE
Lighscribe host system Software
Download

WEBCAM
Cyberlink Youcam Driver
Download

TOUCHPAD
ALPS Touchpad Pointing Device Driver
 Download

CARD READER
Ricoh 5 in 1 card reader driver
Download

HP Quickplay
Download

1. All the driver tested and worked except intel matrix storage manager, webcam and lightscribe. So these 3 driver i added base on the current official driver listed for vista in Hp website. The driver version for XP choose base on the driver that often work with most HP/Compaq model.

2. This A900 series almost similar with f700 series so that the other if the are one or more driver i suggested here base on the f700 series.

3, The main problem with this model is to get the AUDIO and WIRELESS.
-For audio i give you 3 drivers above. So if not work we must install it manually.
- For the wireless there are 3 applicable wireless, note that the driver for atheros is for vista but reported work with XP. There are the official XP driver for this but you need to install it manually. Try it first and if failed leave a comment and ill will write a post how to manually install the atheros drivers.For those who use the broadcom and Intel, both drivers were tested and worked.
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MANUALLY INSTALL THE AUDIO and MODEM DRIVERS.

To make this guide friendly to end user. I must compose a post with picture so it easy for you to follow step by step guide. This guide also show to install the modem driver. READ THE GUIDE HERE:
http://getlaptopdriver.blogspot.com/2011/09/compaq-presario-a900-conextant-audio.html

Compaq Presario A900 Conextant Audio Windows XP Drivers (General guide)

So i have  to write this post especially for A900 series who have the problem to install audio drivers. So a brief and short intro. This model use Conextant audio drivers, there are many type of conextant audio devices such as conextant smart audio 221, coneextant ac link audio, and conextant venice, so this model tetsed work with conextant venice 5041 driver.

IMPORATNT:
There are overall total of 103 model for A900 model starting with A900 CTO, A900ED .... etc so not all of them use the same conextant driver. Here i will list several driver at the END of this post. So first try with the driver i recommended. If not work repeat the whole installation process using the other driver in the end of the post.

INSTALLING THE DRIVER.

A: INSTALLING MS_UAA


First download and install MS-UAA:
Download (sp33867) size 53MB

The above MS-UAA tested work, but the size to download is big, so you may also use this driver (i didn't test it yet but it also contain the 888111 article for MS-UAA)

UAA drivers (Must be installed before installing the audio driver):
Download
it strongly recomend to use win xp , or win xp sp2, but in case you use sp3;
MS-UAA for Windows XP SP3: Download (KB835221)

Restart after installation.

INSTALLING AUDIO DRIVER:

1. Download this driver:
Download (sp34386.exe)

2. Double click to run the installation, ignore if fail. The reason is to extract the driver file located at c:\SWsetup\SP34386

3. Open device manager by click start and select RUN. Type DEVMGMT.MSC and press enter.
(you can also press Windows button + R at the same time to open the RUN windows)


4. Then click "+" next to, Sound, video and game controllers to expand the list.


5. Right click on Conexant High Definition Audio with YELLOW mark or Audio with yellow mark. Select UPDATE DRIVER.

6. A Driver update windows will open. Select NO to connect and press NEXT.


7. Select 2nd option , ADVANCE - press NEXT.


8. Select Don't search i will choose the  driver to install.


9. select next - HAVE DISK.(uncheck the show compatible hardware button)


10. Select Browse, the point to C:\SWsetup\SP34386 and select the WIS30B5a.inf.


11. Click ok - next and continue with on screen instruction. Ignore if it complaints.

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MODEM INSTALLATION:

So for modem download this driver:
Donwload (SP34777)double click to run the installation. ignore if it fail.

repeat the process like the audio driver except for the step 5 and 10.

STEP 5: Right click on MODEM with YELLOW mark . Select UPDATE DRIVER.
STEP 10:Select Browse, the point to C:\SWsetup\SP34777 and select the inf file.

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IF AUDIO INSTALLATION FAILED.

So as i mention earlier, this model use the following driver:
Conextant Venice High Definition Audio Device (5045)

I failed, you need to repeat the whole audio installation process (no need to install ms-uaa again) try with any of this driver:

Download (SP34200)
Download (SP40762)

report back which work and if still failed. Get me the hardware ID for your model and post in the comments section below. Also remember t add any details, error that you think is important to let me know. For those who try, report which driver work for you and what is your model.

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Compaq Presario V3700 (AMD) Windows XP Driver

Note that, for most model similar to this v3700 (AMD) model which using nvidia chipset driver, the LAN/Ethernet driver will installed along with the chipset driver installation. If there are problems installing the drivers, leave your comments.



Chipset Driver:

6.86_nforce_win2kxp

Download

(this also will install your Ethernet drivers)



DISPLAY/GRAPHIC DRIVER:

NVIDIA MCP67M Graphics/Video Driver

file name: (SP33760.exe)

Download



WIRELESS:

Broadcom Wireless LAN Driver:

File name: (SP3308.exe)

Download



CARD READER:

Ricoh 5-in-1 Card Reader Host Controller and Driver:

File Name: (sp33020.exe)

Download





LAN/ETHERNET

(in case after the chipset installation the LAN/Ethernet drivers not detected use try this drivers)

Download



Driver installation instructions:

1) Click Start button

2) Go to Run option and type in the text box as "devmgmt.msc" and press Enter key.

3) Under the Other Devices, right click on the "Network controller" and select the "Update driver" option.

And specify the location as "Automatically"



AUDIO:

==========================================================

First you need to Install Pacth (MS-UAA).



Microsoft Universal Audio Architecture (UAA) Bus Driver for High Definition Audio

MS-UAA:

(File Name: SP32646)

Download



restart and then install:



Audio driver :

Conexant High-Definition SmartAudio 221 Driver

File Name: sp33543.exe

Download

===========================================================

INSTRUCTION FOR AUDIO INSTALLATION:



Installing this driver may result in an error. But continue with the following steps to get the audio driver installed correctly.

1. Click on Start and select Run. Now type devmgmt.msc and press enter.

2. Right click on "Audio Driver" and click Update driver.

3. Select "Install from a list or specific location".

4. Click Next. Then select "Don't search, I will choose the driver to install".

5. Click Next and then select "Audio" from the list.

6. Click Next and then click Have Disk.

7. Click Browse C:\swsetup\sp33543 folder and select the .inf (wis30b2a) file and click open and Continue with the onscreen instructions.

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MODEM:

Conexant HDAUDIO Soft Data Fax Modem with SmartCP Driver :

File Name: SP33340

File Name: Download



If installing the modem driver resulting in error follow this instruction (same method to install audio):



1. Click on Start and select Run. Now type devmgmt.msc and press enter.

2. Right click on "Audio Driver" and click Update driver.

3. Select "Install from a list or specific location".

4. Click Next. Then select "Don't search, I will choose the driver to install".

5. Click Next and then select "Audio" from the list.

6. Click Next and then click Have Disk.

7. Click Browse C:\swsetup\sp33340 folder and select the .inf file and click open and Continue with the onscreen instructions.





QUICK LAUNCH/BUTTON:

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Net framework 2.0

Download

(require before Quicklauch)



Quick Launch Buttons :

File Name: sp33035.exe

Download

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TOUCHPAD:

Synaptics Touchpad Drivers :

File Name: SP32647

Download



WEBCAM:

1.3 webcam driver

'Download



PROCESSOR UPDATE:

AMD Processor Update:

Download



HP Battery Check:

Download



Bluetooth: (if you have bluetooth)

Download



HP Wireless Assistant:

Download



Lightscribe:

Download

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Advent Quantum Q200 Windows xp driver

This is my first post for Advent product. So the drivers is not yet tested but i provide it base on the Devices information.

So as I always said, your feedback is really important to help others to get the proper drivers for windows XP.



CHIPSET.

This model using intel chipset so normally it will use the Intel 4,3 and 500 series chipset:

Intel 4 series chipset driver.

Download



GRAPHIC:

(note: please read intel license agreement before downloading!)

there are many site that give different specs but here i provide several driver base on the specs, so after you test it report back which work.



Intel GMA 4500MHD

Download




if didn't work try this:



Mobile Intel® 4 Series Express Chipset Family

Download



AUDIO:

Normally Quantum series use Conextant or Relatek Audio Driver, and there are 2 types of conextant which is venice (5041, there are many version of it) and ac link 97 which commonly and widely in year 2009 till now. So again you need to test which work. If no success, Then I need you to get me the hardware ID for the sound and post it here. to get the hardware ID you can refer my tutorial here: http://getlaptopdriver.blogspot.com/2009/12/how-to-check-hardware-id.html



Realtek High definition Audio Driver

Download



Conextant AC link 97

Download





WLAN:

Realtek RTL8191SE Wireless LAN 802.11n PCI-E NIC

Download (realtek site)

(select the Utility and Driver Auto Installation Program (Support Win2K/XP/Vista/Win7)(Install Shield v1.00.0182)



OR

Note that this driver file is small (about 30kb), but it contain no auto installation file. You need to manually install from device manager. For those who didn't know how to manually install it use the driver above. (i give this one in because the size is smaller and you can download it faster)

Download (realtek site)



ETHERNET:

JMicron 260 Fast Ethernet Controller

Download

There are also many latest or prior version of this driver,

you can refer here: ftp://driver.jmicron.com.tw/Ethernet/Windows/



CARD READER

Reader JMicron 38x Host Controller

Download



TOUCHPAD:

ElanTech Touchpad Driver v 8.0.7.0

Download

Monday, August 29, 2011

Acer Crystal Eye Webcam For Windows 7

I write this post to give some information and drivers for ACER user who migrating or use windows 7, but cannot use or install webcam. So beside my recommendation, any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

So my idea is this:

- There are no official windows 7 driver for some ACER laptop model. So base on my experience one driver can be use with other model. Example we have webcam driver for Acer Aspire 4740G and it also work with Acer Aspire 4745.

Notice that sometime ACER provide more then 2 driver software for webcam. Suyin and Chicony is the most famous. Base on my experience with Acer aspire 4520 and 4530, both driver worked.





So try it and report the feedback here:



Acer webcam For windows 7 :



Recommended:



Acer_Camera_Suyin_v.5.2.5.3_Win7x86x64

Download (mediafire)

Download (4shared)

Download (ziddu)



reported work on:

Acer Aspire 5570Z Acer Travelmate 6292

Acer Aspire 4925G Acer Aspire4715z

Acer Aspire 7720G Acer Aspire 4715z

Acer Aspire 4920

Acer Aspire 2920

Acer Aspire 5738ZG

Acer Aspire One 532h

Acer Aspire 6530

Acer Aspire 5738ZG

Acer Travelmate 6291

Acer Aspire 5536G

Acer Aspire 5720

Acer Aspire One AOA110/150

Acer Aspire 4730z

Acer Aspire 4520

Acer Aspire 5630

Acer Aspire 5520G

Acer Aspire 4715Z



Ok maybe there are 2 person have the same model but one work and the other not. I strongly recommend before the installation, right click on the setup file and select run as admin.

After the installation finish also run the webcam application as admin.



OTHER VERSION:



For 4520:

Camera_Bison_UVC_Vista SP1.zip

Download







Acer Crystal Eye webcam 7.96.701

Orinially vista reported work in 7 using compatibility mode install.

still working on the link =)



USING VISTA DRIVER:

Another way is to install using your VISTA driver.

What i always did for people or person from tech support who asking for my help, (personally visited me) is by using the original vista driver. Go to acer support site, download the vista driver and install using compatibility mode.



COMPATIBILITY INSTALLATION:



1. Download the vista driver.

2. Extract and right click on setup file and select PROPERTIES.

3. Select Compatibility tab.

4. Select "run this program in compatibility mode for"

5. select windows vista. APPLY and CLOSE

6. Right click again on the drivers and select run as admin.

7 After the installation finish (if successful) right click on the shortcut and select run as admin.

8. If failed, right click on the shortcut - properties and compatibility - set to windows vista.



If you cannot find your vista drivers ,

leave your comment with your model, ill try to assist as much as i can, you can also try your xp driver (i never test webcam yet but for wireless i found some of them work just fine)



Sometimes, we have a hard time with this kind of problem and this also happened to me, even with all the experience i have (5 years), sometime i have to spent weeks for test with many version of the drivers. There are a case where no success for 2 week and i just reinstall the GRAPHIC/VGA driver (i uninstall it to teach someone to install graphic driver). After that the webcam driver installation success... feel bad is it? u just need to reinstall the graphic so that u can install the webcam.



give your feedback in comment section below, it could help others too.

Compaq Presario V2384tu Windows 7 Driver

NOTE: several driver installed automatically after windows 7 installation such as wireless, so you dont have to install the driver. Run automatic updates first to see any update for your drivers.



Compaq Presario V2384tu Notebook PC Driver Windows 7



CHIPSET:

Compaq Presario V2384tu Chipset Driver

Intel Chipset INF update Utilities

Download



GRAPHIC:

Compaq Presario V2384tu Graphic Driver

Intel 910/915

Download and installation guide



AUDIO;

Compaq Presario V2384tu Audio Driver

Conexant CX20468-31 AC97 Audio driver

File name: sp29483_win7.rar

Download



Installation:

1. After finish download the file, extact it so will get a sp29483_win7 folder.

2. Open the folder and right click on setup and select run as admin.

Continue with on screen instruction.

If installing resulting in error follow this guide:

Download and installation Guide



CARD READER

Compaq Presario V2384tu Card Reader driver

texas instrument card reader

download



If you have webcam:

Compaq Presario V2384tu Webcam driver

Cyberlink YouCam Software

Download

Download (mediafire)



Lightscribe System Software

Download

Download (mediafire)





WIRELESS:

Compaq Presario V2384tu Wireless Driver

==================

If you have Intel Wireless:

Intel Wireless PRo 2200BG Driver for Microsoft Windows 7

for this driver read here



If you have Broadcom Wireless:

Broadcom Wireless LAN Driver for Microsoft Windows 7

Download



If you have Atheros Wireless

Atheros Wireless LAN Driver for Microsoft Windows 7

Download

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BLUETOOTH:

Compaq Presario V2384tu Bluetooth Driver

Software Support for HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth Wireless Technology

Download



ETHERNET

Compaq Presario V2384tu LAN/Ethernet Driver

Realtek RTL8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC Driver

Download

or you may download from realtek site:

Download link



HP Quicklaunch Button

Compaq Presario V2384tu Button Driver

Download (direct)

Download (HP)

Download (mediafire)