Saturday, April 10, 2010

How to check your laptop and computer driver

For those who new to computers and drivers, simply drivers needed to connect your hardware and your operating system,
example you have the card reader slot, card reader device/slot is a hardware that equipped in most notebook and laptop.
So after your laptop installed with Operating system, you need to install the card reader driver to enable your windows to recognize your hardware so that you can use it.

DO MY COMPUTER/LAPTOP HAVE ALL THE DRIVERS NEEDED?
-So, if you are thinking do your laptop/computer have all the driver needed? There is a software/tool to check and manage your devices and drivers which already installed along with windows, it is DEVICE MANAGER.
This tool is very useful especially when you have problems to install drivers and also to check weather your laptop have all the driver needed. So to check your drivers, first we need to know how to open device manager.


OPEN DEVICE MANAGER AND CHECK YOUR DRIVER:

1. Click start and select run.


2.. Type DEVMGMT.MSC and press Enter

For windows Vista and Windows 7
-click start and on the search box type DEVMGMT.MSC-


3. A new windows will open and you can see your devices listed there.

This are the picture show all driver installed correctly.

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This picture show there are missing driver, how do we know that there are missing driver? Just look at the device manager, if there are yellow exclamation/Question mark on the list like the picture below means the driver still missing .


So now, open your device manager and check it now =)

p/s: Installing all driver is NOT A MUST, example you do not want  use your LAN/ETHERNET connection, so no need to install that.

How to check your laptop and computer driver

For those who new to computers and drivers, simply drivers needed to connect your hardware and your operating system,
example you have the card reader slot, card reader device/slot is a hardware that equipped in most notebook and laptop.
So after your laptop installed with Operating system, you need to install the card reader driver to enable your windows to recognize your hardware so that you can use it.

DO MY COMPUTER/LAPTOP HAVE ALL THE DRIVERS NEEDED?
-So, if you are thinking do your laptop/computer have all the driver needed? There is a software/tool to check and manage your devices and drivers which already installed along with windows, it is DEVICE MANAGER.
This tool is very useful especially when you have problems to install drivers and also to check weather your laptop have all the driver needed. So to check your drivers, first we need to know how to open device manager.


OPEN DEVICE MANAGER AND CHECK YOUR DRIVER:

1. Click start and select run.


2.. Type DEVMGMT.MSC and press Enter

For windows Vista and Windows 7
-click start and on the search box type DEVMGMT.MSC-


3. A new windows will open and you can see your devices listed there.

This are the picture show all driver installed correctly.

-------------------
This picture show there are missing driver, how do we know that there are missing driver? Just look at the device manager, if there are yellow exclamation/Question mark on the list like the picture below means the driver still missing .


So now, open your device manager and check it now =)

p/s: Installing all driver is NOT A MUST, example you do not want  use your LAN/ETHERNET connection, so no need to install that.

Friday, April 9, 2010

Compaq Presario CQ40-520TX Windows Vista Driver

CHIPSET DRIVERS:
INF Update Utility - Primarily for Intel® 5, 4, 3, 900 Series Chipsets
Compaq Presario CQ40-520TX Chipset Driver
Download (direct link) (32b-bit and 64-bit)

Optional:
Intel matrix storage manager:
(32-bit and 64-bit)
Download (intel site)
Download (mediafire)

Sata Driver/Optional install.
ICH9 sata driver,
Download  (microsoft)
Download (mediafire)

AUDIO:
Compaq Presario CQ40-520TX Audio Driver
IDT - High Definition Audio Codecs
(32-bit and 64-bit)
Download (sp45211)
If it didn't work use below:
Download (SP41616)
Download (SP41500)

VGA/GRAPHIC
if you have intel graphic:
Mobile Intel 4 Series Express Chipset Family Graphics Driver (32-bit)
Download
Download (64-bit)

If you have Nvidia graphic
Nvidia GeForce G 105M/103M
Download (32-bit and 64-bit)

BUTTON
Compaq Presario CQ40-520TX Button Driver
HP Quicklaunch Button
Download (32-bit)
Download (64-bit)

Pointing Device Driver:
ALPS Pointing Device Driver (2- and 4-Way) for 14-Inch Wide LCD
(32-bit and 64-bit) 
Download

MODEM:
Compaq Presario CQ40-520TX Modem Driver
LSI High-Definition Audio (HDA) Modem Installer and Driver for Microsoft Windows Vista
(32-bit and 64-bit)
Download

WIRELESS:
==================================
 Compaq Presario CQ40-520TX Wireless Driver
There are 3 available drivers for wireless, choose base on your specs, or test which work, no risk for trying.

If you have Intel Wireless:
Intel Wireless LAN Driver for Microsoft Windows Vista
Download

If you have Broadcom Wireless:
Broadcom Wireless LAN Driver for Microsoft Windows Vista
Download

If you have Atheros Wireless
Atheros Wireless LAN Driver for Microsoft Windows Vista 
Download
====================
HP Wireless Assitant:
(32-bit and 64-bit)
Download

ETHERNET/LAN:
Realtek RTL8102E/8111C Family PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet NIC Driver
(32bit and 64-bit)
Download

CARD READER:
JMB38X MS SD SD/MMC xD Card Reader Driver
(32-bit and 64-bit)
Download

CAMERA/WEBCAM:
Cyberlink YouCam Software
(32-bit and 64-bit)
Download

Lightscribe System Software
(32-bit and 64-bit)
Download 

Validity sensor
Download

TV Tuner driver
Download

Compaq Presario CQ40-520TX Windows Vista Driver

CHIPSET DRIVERS:
INF Update Utility - Primarily for Intel® 5, 4, 3, 900 Series Chipsets
Compaq Presario CQ40-520TX Chipset Driver
Download (direct link) (32b-bit and 64-bit)

Optional:
Intel matrix storage manager:
(32-bit and 64-bit)
Download (intel site)
Download (mediafire)

Sata Driver/Optional install.
ICH9 sata driver,
Download  (microsoft)
Download (mediafire)

AUDIO:
Compaq Presario CQ40-520TX Audio Driver
IDT - High Definition Audio Codecs
(32-bit and 64-bit)
Download (sp45211)
If it didn't work use below:
Download (SP41616)
Download (SP41500)

VGA/GRAPHIC
if you have intel graphic:
Mobile Intel 4 Series Express Chipset Family Graphics Driver (32-bit)
Download
Download (64-bit)

If you have Nvidia graphic
Nvidia GeForce G 105M/103M
Download (32-bit and 64-bit)

BUTTON
Compaq Presario CQ40-520TX Button Driver
HP Quicklaunch Button
Download (32-bit)
Download (64-bit)

Pointing Device Driver:
ALPS Pointing Device Driver (2- and 4-Way) for 14-Inch Wide LCD
(32-bit and 64-bit) 
Download

MODEM:
Compaq Presario CQ40-520TX Modem Driver
LSI High-Definition Audio (HDA) Modem Installer and Driver for Microsoft Windows Vista
(32-bit and 64-bit)
Download

WIRELESS:
==================================
 Compaq Presario CQ40-520TX Wireless Driver
There are 3 available drivers for wireless, choose base on your specs, or test which work, no risk for trying.

If you have Intel Wireless:
Intel Wireless LAN Driver for Microsoft Windows Vista
Download

If you have Broadcom Wireless:
Broadcom Wireless LAN Driver for Microsoft Windows Vista
Download

If you have Atheros Wireless
Atheros Wireless LAN Driver for Microsoft Windows Vista 
Download
====================
HP Wireless Assitant:
(32-bit and 64-bit)
Download

ETHERNET/LAN:
Realtek RTL8102E/8111C Family PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet NIC Driver
(32bit and 64-bit)
Download

CARD READER:
JMB38X MS SD SD/MMC xD Card Reader Driver
(32-bit and 64-bit)
Download

CAMERA/WEBCAM:
Cyberlink YouCam Software
(32-bit and 64-bit)
Download

Lightscribe System Software
(32-bit and 64-bit)
Download 

Validity sensor
Download

TV Tuner driver
Download

Compaq Presario CQ40-520TX Windows 7 Driver

CHIPSET DRIVERS:
INF Update Utility - Primarily for Intel® 5, 4, 3, 900 Series Chipsets
Download 

Intel Chipset Installation Utility:
Download

GRAPHIC/VGA:
if you have Nvidia Graphic:
Nvidia GeForce G 105M/103M Graphics Driver
Download 

If you have Intel Graphic:
Mobile Intel 4 Series Express Chipset Family Graphics Driver
Download

AUDIO
IDT - High Definition Audio Codecs
Download SP45211

WIRELESS:
Note: normally wireless automatically installed so install wireless driver if only there are no wireless driver installed. There are two ways to check one is in your taskbar a small wireless icon appear near to volume and clock, the other one is by check at the device manager under the networks controllers section.
==================
If you have Intel Wireless:
Intel Wireless LAN Driver for Microsoft Windows 7
Download

If you have Broadcom Wireless:
Broadcom Wireless LAN Driver for Microsoft Windows 7
Download
==================

Software Support for HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Download

HP Wireless Assistant
Download  

ETHERNET:
Realtek RTL8102E/8111C Family PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet NIC Driver
Download


ALPS Pointing Device Driver (2-Way) for 14-Inch Wide LCD
Download

JMB38X MS SD SD/MMC xD Card Reader Driver
Download

HP Quicklaunch Button
Download

INFRARED
ENE CIR Receiver Driver
Download

WEBCAM
Cyberlink YouCam Software
Download

Optional Downloads:

HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
Download

HP DVD Play Software
Download

HP Advisor
Download

Lightscribe System Software
Download

Recovery Manager Installer Patch for Microsoft Windows 7 Upgrade
Download

HP Support Assistant
Download

Compaq Presario CQ40-520TX Windows 7 Driver

CHIPSET DRIVERS:
INF Update Utility - Primarily for Intel® 5, 4, 3, 900 Series Chipsets
Download 

Intel Chipset Installation Utility:
Download

GRAPHIC/VGA:
if you have Nvidia Graphic:
Nvidia GeForce G 105M/103M Graphics Driver
Download 

If you have Intel Graphic:
Mobile Intel 4 Series Express Chipset Family Graphics Driver
Download

AUDIO
IDT - High Definition Audio Codecs
Download SP45211

WIRELESS:
Note: normally wireless automatically installed so install wireless driver if only there are no wireless driver installed. There are two ways to check one is in your taskbar a small wireless icon appear near to volume and clock, the other one is by check at the device manager under the networks controllers section.
==================
If you have Intel Wireless:
Intel Wireless LAN Driver for Microsoft Windows 7
Download

If you have Broadcom Wireless:
Broadcom Wireless LAN Driver for Microsoft Windows 7
Download
==================

Software Support for HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Download

HP Wireless Assistant
Download  

ETHERNET:
Realtek RTL8102E/8111C Family PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet NIC Driver
Download


ALPS Pointing Device Driver (2-Way) for 14-Inch Wide LCD
Download

JMB38X MS SD SD/MMC xD Card Reader Driver
Download

HP Quicklaunch Button
Download

INFRARED
ENE CIR Receiver Driver
Download

WEBCAM
Cyberlink YouCam Software
Download

Optional Downloads:

HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
Download

HP DVD Play Software
Download

HP Advisor
Download

Lightscribe System Software
Download

Recovery Manager Installer Patch for Microsoft Windows 7 Upgrade
Download

HP Support Assistant
Download

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Compaq Presario V3523TU Windows XP Driver

CHIPSET:
Intel Chipset Installation Utility for ICH7
Download

AUDIO:
Install MS-UAA and restart.
Microsoft Universal Audio Architecture (UAA) Bus Driver for High Definition Audio (sp33566)
Download

then install:
Conexant High Definition Audio Driver
Download

If installing the audio resulting in error:
Perform the below steps to fix the issue.
1. Click on Start and select Run. Now type devmgmt.msc and press enter.
2. Right click on "Audio device on High Definition Audio Bus" 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 "Sound, video and game controller" from the list.
6. Click Next and then click Have Disk.
7. Click Browse C:\swsetup\sp35682 folder and select the .inf  file and click open and Continue with the onscreen instructions.

MODEM:
Conexant HDAUDIO Soft Data Fax Modem with SmartCP Driver
Download


GRAPHIC:
Mobile Intel 945GM Express Chipset Family Video Driver
Download

or

NVIDIA GeForce Go 7200 Driver
Download

WIRELESS:
----------------------------
choose base on your specs:

Intel PRO/Wireless Drivers
Download

Intel PRO/Wireless Drivers
Download

Broadcom Wireless LAN Driver
Download
----------------------------------

Wireless Software:
HP Wireless Assistant
Download

Intel PRO Network Adapter Driver
Download

BUTTON Driver
HP Quick Launch Buttons
Download

WEBCAM DRIVER
HP 1.3 MegaPixel (MP) Webcam Software Drivers
Download

WEBCAM SOFTWARE:
HP VGA Webcam Software Drivers
Download

TOUCHPAD:
Synaptics Touchpad Driver
Download

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

STORAGE:
Intel Matrix Storage Manager
Download

Intel SATA AHCI Controller Driver
Download

LIGHTSCRIBE:
LightScribe Host Software
Download

BLUETOOTH:
Software and Drivers for HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth Wireless
Download


OTHERS:
HP Optical USB Mobile Mouse Driver

HP Wireless Laser Mini Mouse Software Driver

HP Battery Check

USB Video Device Application