Jan 31, 2012

Compaq 510 Windows 7 Driver

 This model similarly with Compaq 610 they use similar devices, to make it easy i separate both model and post the drivers separately.

 Generally there will be no problems to install all the drivers needed, onr thing that may be the problems is the CHIPSET driver,  officially there are no chipset driver release for this model, in case you need the driver you can request it the comment section below. To check weather you need the chipset driver you can simply ope 'device manager' adn you will see a device name 'smbus controller' mark with yellow ! mark.

AUDIO
Compaq 510 AUDIO Windows 7 Driver
IDT High Definition (HD) Audio Driver
Download  (32 and 64 bit)

STORAGE
Compaq 510 STORAGE Windows 7 Driver
Intel Matrix Storage Manager for Windows 7
Download (32 bit)
Download (32 and 64 bit)

MODEM:
LSI High-Definition Audio (HDA) Modem Driver for Microsoft Windows 7
Download  (32 and 64 bit)

GRAPHIC:
Compaq 510 GRAPHIC/VGA Windows 7 Driver

There are 2 applicable driver for the graphic, ATI and INTEL, choose base on your specs. If you confuse, just try which work for you, if you installing the wrong driver, it will not harm your system but prompt that you are installing wrong driver.


ATI Video Driver and Control Panel
Download  (32 and 64 bit)

INTEL Video Driver and Control Panel
Download  (32 bit)
Download  (64 bit)

KEYBOARD ADN INPUT:
This driver used to make sure your keyboard and touchpad working properly.

1. HP Quicklaunch Button
Download  (32 and 64 bit)

2. Synaptics Touchpad Driver
Download  (32 and 64 bit)

WEBCAM:
Compaq 510 CAMERA/WEBCAM Windows 7 Driver
You need to install both webcam driver and webcam software. The driver software will install the driver for you webcam and the wecam application will be the utility to let you use your webcam.

HP Universal Webcam Driver
Download  (32 bit)
Download  (64 bit)

HP Webcam Application
Download  (32 and 64 bit)

WIRELESS/WIFI:
Compaq 510 WIFI Windows 7 Driver
There are 3 drivers compatible with compaq 510 model. You oonly need to install ONE driver base on the specification, if you didn't know which one to use, try which work for you. Installing wrong driver will not harm you system. Normalyy windows 7 will automatically installed the right wireless driver, if it did no, install the driver below.

1. Realtek RTL8191SE 802.11b/g/n Wireless LAN Driver for Microsoft Windows 7
Download  (32 and 64 bit)

2. Intel PRO/Wireless Drivers for Microsoft Windows 7
Download  (32 and 64 bit)

3. Broadcom Wireless LAN Driver for Microsoft Windows 7
Download  (32 and 64 bit)

BLUETOOTH:
Compaq 510 BLUETOOTH Windows 7 Driver
Software Support for HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth Wireless Technology for Microsoft Windows 7 (plus driver)
Download  (32 and 64 bit)

ETHERNET/LAN:
Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Controller Driver
Download  (32 and 64 bit)


ADDITIONAL INSTALLATION:
This is additional installation which i recommend to install them, it is not essential just additional utilities.

1. HP Wireless Assistant:
Download 

2. Lightscribe System Software :
Download

Jan 22, 2012

Compaq Presario C738TU Windows 7 Driver

Ok, here is my suggestion for drivers, test it and report which works and which not, the main problems is with the audio which is Conexant High-Definition Audio Driver, anyway hope this drivers works and report the progress.

Some drivers will automatically install
note that for every installation i recommend to right click and select run as administrator

Chipset
Intel Chipset Installation Utility for ICH9m for Microsoft Windows 7
Download

Storage:
Intel Matrix Storage Manager
Version:8.9.0.1023
Download

Audio
Conexant CX20549-12 High Definition Audio Driver
Download
If this driver didn't work, we need to do manual installation, leave your comments so i can guide you through the manual installation.

Modem
Conexant HDAUDIO Soft Data Fax Modem with SmartCP Driver
Download

Graphic
Mobile Intel 965 Express Chipset Family Video/Graphics Driver
Download

Touchpad
ALPS Touchpad Driver
Download

Webcam
Cyberlink YouCam Software
Download

Utilities
Lightscribe System Software
Download

Network Utilities
HP Wireless Assistant
Download


Wireless

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

If you have Atheros Wireless
Atheros Wireless LAN Driver for Microsoft Windows 7
Download


Bluetooth
Software Support for HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Download

LAN/Ethernet
Realtek RTL8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC
Download

Additional Notes:

Why there are no official driver release for windows 7 for this model?
It is become the HP/Compaq way to tell user what OS you should use with the model you have, so if there are only driver officially for Xp release mean your laptop only can be use with windows XP. However the not directly prohibit you to use other OS, but you will need to contatct them for technical issues such as compatible driver and other setting.

How do I get this driver?
Normally i use to test it on one of the model similar to this model, example this model is C738TU, so i just need to find another laptop with similar specs say C740TU, compare them, do some research and came out with suggestion.