Jun 21, 2014

Compaq Presario CQ60-204EL Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1 Drivers

Officially HP released support for both Windows Vista and Windows 7 for this model. The Windows XP Drivers listed here base on the feedback by users like you who already tested and installed the drivers. It is recommended to use Windows 7, or Windows XP over Windows Vista.

Important Notes:
Please Install According to the Order Given.
Windows 8 and 8.1 drivers - please scroll down because I make a separate list.

Windows XP Vista and 7 Drivers

Chipset
Nvidia Nforce Chipset Driver MCP77MV 15.26 WHQL
Windows XP: Download
Windows Vista (32/64-bit) : Download 
Windows 7 (32-bit): Download
Windows 7 (64-bit): Download 

Audio Patch (Only for Windows XP)
Microsoft Universal Audio Architecture Bus (KB888111)
Must be Installed Before Audio Drivers! - If not the audio installation will fail.
Download (HP Server) | Mirror (Microsoft Website)

Audio
Conexant High-Definition Smart Audio 221
Windows XP: Have disk method is required, read the instruction here: Download Page
Windows Vista (32/64-bit) : Download
Windows 7 (32/64-bit) : Download

Graphic
Nvidia GeForce 8200M G Graphic Driver
Windows XP: Download - If direct install failed follow guide here
Windows Vista (32/64-bit) : Download
Windows 7 (32/64-bit) : Download

Note: Windows XP - Please Install .netframework 2.0 and windows Installer 3.1 or later before installing Quicklaunch Button.

Mouse and Keyboard
HP Quicklaunch Button
Windows XP, Vista, 7 (32/64-bit) : Download 

Touchpad
Synaptic Touchpad Button
Windows XP, Vista (32/64-bit) : Download 
Windows 7 (32/64-bit): Download

Modem
HDAudio Soft Data Fax Modem With Smart CP :
Windows XP: Packed with audio Installation.
Windows Vista (32/64-bit) : Download 
Windows 7 (32/64-bit): Download

Card Reader
Realtek USB 2.0 Card Reader Driver
Windows XP: Download
Windows Vista (32/64-bit) : Download 
Windows 7 (32/64-bit): Download

Webcam
Cyberlink Youcam Software
Windows XP: Download
Windows Vista (32/64-bit) : Download 
Windows 7 (32/64-bit): Download

Bluetooth
HP Integrated Module with Wireless Bluetooth technology
Windows XP: Download
Windows Vista (32/64-bit) : Download 
Windows 7 (32/64-bit): Download

Wireless
Broadcom Wireless LAN Driver (4321AG, 4322AG)
Windows XP: Download
Windows Vista (32/64-bit) : Download 
Windows 7 (32/64-bit): Download

You may have different wireless drivers which is atheros and Intel. In windows 7 both wireless automatically installed. Fo windows XP and Vista:
Intel Wireless : Windows XP | Windows Vista
Atheros Wireless : Windows XP | Windows Vista

LAN - Ethernet
Realtek RT8101E Family Ethernet Controller
Windows XP: Download
Windows Vista, 7 (32/64-bit) : Download 

Windows 8 and 8.1 Drivers.

If you upgrade your system to Windows 8, please check your driver status at device manager first so that you will know which driver you will need to install. There are drivers which automatically installed along Windows 8 Installation so you don;t have to re-install the drivers again.

Install the following driver using your windows 7 drivers in Windows 8 or 8.1. Install it in compatibility mode for Windows 7.
1. Chipset
2. Audio
3. Wireless
4. Modem
5. Touchpad
6. Quicklaunch
7. Webcam
8. Bluetooth

Synaptic Touchpad : Download
Lan- Ethernet : Download
Card Reader : Download
Graphic : Download (32-bit) | Download (64-bit)

Jun 16, 2014

Compaq Presario V3000 Windows 8 Drivers and Upgrade

Compaq Presario V3000 originally released with Windows Vista and can be upgraded to Windows 7 without problems. If you plan to upgrade to windows 8, here I will describe in details about the hardware, drivers and certain issues after upgrading to Windows 8.

Content:
1. Installing Windows 8 and System Requirements.
2. Overheating Problems.
3. Drivers

Installing Windows 8 and System Requirements.
1. You can choose either to make a fresh installation or if you already have windows 7 installed, you can use Windows 8 upgrade.
2. System Requirements: Windows 8 require at least 1GB of RAM, and base on users experience Compaq Presario V3000 meet the minimum requirement for Windows 8.

Overheating Problem
The heat problem was common among V3000 series, the temperature increase base on the following operating system:
Windows XP < Windows 7 < Windows 8 < Windows Vista

Solution: (You can choose one of this method)
1. Clean your on board fan (you can choose to do it yourself or send it to shop which normally cost you about ~$5, at my place it cost about MYR15 ~ $3).
2. Get an external USB Fan, place it near to the top left side of your keyboard. (This trick work most of the time). This method also prevent auto shut down during Windows Installation.
3. Get a new motherboard (cost around $80-$130)

Drivers.

Do I need to Install all Drivers for Windows 8?
NO! base on my experience installing windows 8 in this model, all drivers automatically installed. 

In case your system missing certain drivers, here is the download link:
Here is the tutorial for compatibility Mode :  http://laptop-driver.blogspot.com/2013/06/compatibility-mode.html

Chipset - Nvidia
(model With AMD processor use Nvidia nForce Chipset Driver)
please Install this drivers before graphic and audio
-Latest drivers only available via Microsoft Automatic Updates.
-Or Install Windows Vista drivers in compatibility Mode for Windows Vista. (Download)

Chipset - Intel
(Model With Intel Processor)
please Install this drivers before graphic and audio 
Intel Chipset Installation Utility
Download

1. Audio
Conexant High Definition Audio
-Latest drivers only available via Microsoft Automatic Updates.
-Or Install Windows Vista drivers in compatibility Mode for Windows Vista. (Download)

2. Graphic
Nvidia Geforce Go 6150 (V3000)
-Latest drivers only available via Microsoft Automatic Updates.
-Or Install Windows Vista drivers in compatibility Mode for Windows Vista. (Download)

Nvidia Geforce Go 7200 (V3100 and above)
-Latest drivers only available via Microsoft Automatic Updates.
-Or Install Windows Vista drivers in compatibility Mode for Windows Vista. (Download)

Intel 945GM Express Chipset Family Video Driver(v3000 and above)
-Automatically Installed
-Available only from Microsoft Windows Updates (Official statement by Intel)
-You can also download from Microsoft update catalog (use internet explorer to open this link) - Download

3. Touchpad
Synaptics TouchPad Driver
(Windows 8 32-bit) : Download
(Windows 8 64-bit) : Download

4. Webcam
HP Webcam Driver
Automatic in Windows 7 and Windows 8
-Or Install Windows Vista drivers in compatibility Mode for Windows Vista. (Download)

5. Card Reader
Rich 5 in 1 Card Reader Driver
Install Windows Vista drivers in compatibility Mode for Windows Vista. (Download)

If you have any problem with the drivers do let me know.

Jun 12, 2014

Dell Latitude 100L Windows 7/XP Drivers

Dell Latitude 100L originally released with Windows XP. Now everyone have move on to Windows 7 and I think this post will help you to get all drivers you need for windows XP and Windows 7.

Notes:
Windows 7 drivers is not a one click installation since DELL didn't provide any support for it. So, for certain drivers the download link will redirect you to the manufacturer website.

Chipset
Intel Mobile Chipset Driver
Windows XP (3MB) : Download
Windows 7 : Download Link

Graphic
Intel 825GMV (82852/82855) Graphic Driver
Windows XP : Download
Windows 7 : Download and Installation Instruction

Audio:
Sigmatec STAC 9750 AC97 Audio Driver
Windows XP/Vista : Download
Windows 7 : Install Windows XP Driver -  set compatibility mode for windows XP. (read tutorial)


LAN/Ethernet
Broadcom 440x 10/100 Integrated Contoller
Windows XP : Download
Windows 7 : (automatically Installed)
Notes:
If windows update offer new driver update, do not install the update if you have no problem with the connection.
If the driver not yet installed, Install Windows XP Driver -  set compatibility mode for windows XP. (read tutorial)


Modem:
Conexant D480 V .92 Modem
Windows XP : Download
Windows 7 : Automatically Installed

Touchpad
Synaptic Touchpad Driver (Mouse and Keyboard)
Windows XP : Download
Windows 7 : Download

Wireless
There are 3 Applicable Wireless Drivers, Most of them automatically Installed in Windows 7. If you can use your wireless, you don't have to install this drivers.

Dell Wireless 1350/1450/1370/1470/1490/1390/1500/1505 Wireless
Windows XP : Download
Windows 7 : Automatic (If not, run windows update)

Dell TrueMobile 1400/1300 MPCI Card
Windows XP : Download
Windows 7 : Automatic (If not, run windows update)

Intel (R) PRO Wireless 2100 LAN miniPCI Adapater
Windows XP : Download
Windows 7 : Automatically Installed.
If not yet installed
1. Run windows updates, or
2.  Download this driver or use windows xp driver and Install it manually. (read tutorial)

Applications:
This is optional Installation, install if only you want to use it.
Dell Quickset: Windows XP | Windows 7

If you have problem do let me know by leaving your comment below.

Jun 2, 2014

Compaq Presario V6500 Drivers for Windows 7

There are 2 types of Compaq Presario V6500 series which is with Intel processor or with AMD processor. Both Model uses different sets of drivers, so i will list out all the drivers for both sets.

Differences between intel and amd model:
Intel                                AMD
Intel Chipset                  Nvidia Chipset
Realtek Audio               Conexant Audio
Realtek LAN                 Nvidia LAN
Intel/Nvidia Graphic     Only Nvidia Graphic
IRST technology           N/A
Motorola Modem          Conexant Modem 


Compaq Presario V6500 Drivers (Model With Intel Processor)


Chipset
Intel INF Update Utility for 6,5,4,3,900 Series Chipset
Version  9.2.0.1030, 2.4MB
Windows 7 32/64-bit Download

Storage
Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver
(In windows Vista and XP known as Intel matrix Storage Manager)
Version11.1.0.1006, 12.04M
(Windows 7 32-bit) : Download
(Windows 7 64-bit) : Download

Audio
Realtek High Definition Audio Driver
Version 6.0.1.6206, 100MB
Windows 7 32/64-bit : Download 

Graphic
Mobile Intel 965 Express Chipset Family Video driver
(Support Intel GMA X3100 Series)
Windows 7 32-bit : Download
Windows 7 64-bit : Download

Graphic
Nvidia GeForce MCP67M
(Support 7150/8400/8600 Notebook GPU)
Windows 7 32-bit : Download
Windows 7 64-bit : Download

Other version for nvidia graphic drivers (179.48_beta): (tested)
Download x86
Download x64You can also use your original windows Vista drivers (If you prefer drivers from HP)

Keyboard Driver
HP Quick Launch Buttons 
Version 6.50.12.1, 24.56MB
Windows 7 32/64-bit : Download 

Mouse and Touchpad
Synaptics PS/2 Port Touchpad Driver 
Version 10.2.4.0 A, 24.29MB
Windows 7 32/64-bit : Download 

Fingerprint
AuthenTec Inc. AES2501 Fingerprint Driver
Drivers : Download
Application : Download
Install in compatibility mode for windows Vista.

Modem
Motorola SM56 Data/Fax Modem Driver
Version 6.12.25.5, 3.22MB
Windows 7 32/64-bit: Download

LAN-Ethernet
Realtek 8101 PCI-E Fast Ethernet NIC Driver
Version 7.3.522.2009, 5.45MB
Windows 7 32/64-bit : Download 

Card reader
Ricoh 5 in 1 Card Reader Driver
(We use original Vista drivers because it is compatible with windows 7)
Windows  7 32/64-bit : Download

Bluetooth
HP Integrated Module With Bluetooth Technology
Version 7, 57MB Download

Wireless:
Choose base on your specification:
Broadcom: Download
Atheros    : Download
Intel         : Download

 

Compaq Presario V6500 Drivers (Model With AMD Processor)

Chipset
Nvidia Nforce 630m Chipset Driver
Version 15.26 WhQL
Download

LAN-Ethernet
Chipset driver will install your LAN drivers.

Graphic
Nvidia7/8 Series Notebook GPU Driver
Version 179.48_Beta WHQL
Download x86
Download x64

Keyboard Driver
HP Quick Launch Buttons 
Version 6.50.12.1, 24.56MB
Windows 7 32/64-bit : Download 

Mouse and Touchpad
Synaptics PS/2 Port Touchpad Driver 
Version 10.2.4.0 A, 24.29MB
Windows 7 32/64-bit : Download 

Fingerprint
AuthenTec Inc. AES1610 Fingerprint Driver
Drivers : Download
Install in compatibility mode for windows Vista.

Card reader
Ricoh 5 in 1 Card Reader Driver
(We use original Vista drivers because it is compatible with windows 7)
Windows  7 32/64-bit : Download

Modem
Conexant HDAUDIO Soft Data Fax Modem With Smart CP
Automatically Installed

Wireless
Broadcom Wireless LAN Driver
Version 5.30.21.0, 19.75MB
Windows 7 3/64-bit : Download

Bluetooth
HP Integrated Module With Bluetooth Technology
Version 7, 57MB Download

Audio
Normally it will installed automatically upon windows 7 installation. If in case no audio drivers installed. Download This driver:

Your original Vista drivers: Download

Install it by modifying the inf file which you can read the tutorial here