Manufacture: Acer
Compatibility: Windows 7 (windows xp driver click here)
Windows 7 Upgrade Guide for Acer Aspire 1640
This model built for windows XP launched along with 2 other model which are acer aspire 1640z and acer aspire 1650. All windows 7 drivers here is base on the model specification and please let me know if there are any problems installing the drivers.
Please download and install the drivers you need after upgrade to windows 7. It is not necessary to install all drivers below. To check which driver you need you can read here. How to check your driver in windows 7.
Chipset
Intel Chipset driver 915 and 825/855 chipset
Version 9.2.0.1021 5MB Download
Graphic
Intel 915GM Integrated Graphic Driver.
You need to install this driver manually.
Download and Installation
If your model use ATI Graphic
ATI Mobility Radeon X300
Download and Installation
Wireless
Atheros AR5001/AR5005G (50XX series)
Version 9.0.0.125 10MB Download
Wireless
Intel Pro 2200BG Wireless Driver
If you are using Intel Pro wireless, you need read the instruction to download and install the driver here: http://laptop-driver.blogspot.com/2010/12/intelr-prowireless-2200bg-windows-7.html
Bluetooth
Widcom Bluetooh Driver
(also known as Broadcom Bluetooth)
Download the latest driver from the widcomm offcial download site here:
http://www.broadcom.com/support/bluetooth/update.php
Audio
Realtek High Definition Audio Driver
Version 6.0.1.5888 68MB Download
Modem:
Conexant HD Audio Modem with Smart CP
For modem you just need to use your original windows xp driver (or windows 7 already install the generic driver for it). Download
To install, Use the same method to install graphic driver.
Lan
Realtek RTL8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC
Version 6.111 (external mirror)
Download
Note: For LAN Driver, In case the link broken, go to www.realtek.com and navigate to:
Downloads - Communications Network ICs - Network Interface Controllers - 10/100M Fast Ethernet - PCI - Software and select windows 7 from the driver's list.
Patch, Update and Installing Latest Driver.
1. Note: Acer only release windows xp drivers for this model so you won't see windows 7 drivers listed on the support page.
2. Audio : Acer didn't provide latest or compatible audio driver for this model on the support site but there are compatible driver on their database. Realtek also continue to provide latest update for this driver which you can download it from the realtek website: www.realtek.com
To download from Realtek site, navigate: Downloads - High Definition Audio Codecs (software) - Accept the terms and agreement - select the version for windows 7.
