Model: HP G42
Manufacture: Hewlett Packard
Compatibility: Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 (32-bit and 64-bit)
IMPORTANT NOTES:
1. For HP G42 Model With AMD Processor do not Install Chipset, MEI, Intel Turbo Boost and storage driver.
Drivers: Windows XP and Windows 7/8/8.1
ChipsetIntel Chipset Installation Utility
Version 9.1.1.1023 A, 2.29MB
Windows XPVersion:9.1.1.1025 A, 2.3MB
Windows 7Windows 8 - Automatically Installed , if not:
(use windows automatic updates, windows 7 drivers reported work or get the latest chipset driver from https://downloadcenter.intel.com by typing version 9.4.0.1026)MEIIntel Management Engine Interface (MEI) Driver Version:6.0.0.1179 A, 5.36M Windows XP/Windows 7Version 8.1.0.1263, 31.71M Windows 8/8.1 Intel TBIntel Turbo Boost Technology DriverVersion 1.0,1002 A, 3M Windows XP Version 1.0.1.1002 3.04MB Windows 7StorageIntel Matrix Storage Manager Driver (win XP)
Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver (win 7/8/8.1)
Version 8.9.4.1004 A, 21.65MB
Windows XPVersion:9.6.2.1001 A, 9.69M
Windows 7Version 11.6.0.1030
Windows 8/8.1Input Keyboard and Mouse HP Quick Launch Software Version 6.40 B, 19.65MB
Windows XPVersion 1.00 A, 6.63M
Windows 7 Version 3.00 7.51MB
Windows 8/8.1AudioRealtek High-Definition (HD) Audio Driver
Version 5.10.0.6122 A 85.5MB
Windows XP Version:6.0.1.6206, 100.67M
Windows 7Latest Driver Version (current R2.73)
Windows8/8.1 TouchpadSynaptics TouchPad Driver
Version 15.0.18.0 A, 38.9MB
Windows XP Version:15.1.6.64, 42.09M
Windows 7Version 16.2.10.12, 125.7M
Windows 8/8.1Latest Driver Version
Windows Vista/7/8/8.1Card ReaderRealtek USB 2.0 Card Reader
Version 6.1.7600.30105 A, 7.46M
Windows XP Version 6.1.7600.30120 A, 8.53MB
Windows 7Version 1.30, 11.39M
Windows 8/8.1Latest Driver Version
Windows XP/7/8/8.1 LAN - EthernetRealtek PCI-E NIC LAN Driver
Version
5.760.503.2010, 5.59MB Windows XPVersion 7.18.322.2010 A, 5.65MB Windows 7 Version n/A (latest)
Windows 8/8.1Graphic/VGA/Video Drivers
Notes: For windows XP there are only one graphic driver to choose while in windows 7 there are 2 Intel graphic driver available. Model with AMD graphic drivers must install AMD graphic driver first before Intel, the other driver for Intel (switchable graphic) automatically installed along AMD graphic driver installation. For windows 8, you need to read installation guide for Intel 4 series chipset.
Intel 4 Series Express Chipset Family Graphics DriverVersion 6.14.10.5189 A, 20.4MB
Windows XP (32 and 64-bit)Version:8.15.10.2086 A, 39.34M
Windows 7 (32-bit)Version:8.15.10.2086 A, 41.18M Windows 7 (64-bit)In Box Driver (auto) : Installation and Driver
Windows 8Intel High-Definition (HD) Graphics Driver(Windows XP doesn't have to use this driver )
Version:8.15.10.2086 A, 40.04M (32-bit)
Windows 7 (32-bit)Version:8.15.10.2086 A, 41.90M (64-bit)
Windows 7 (64-bit)Windows 8 In Box Driver (auto) or AMD Driver will install the driver :
If not, Installation and Driver
Windows 8
AMD High-Definition Graphics DriverFor ATI Radeon HD 4XXX series (Legacy Drivers)
Version 8.753.0.0, 178.42MB
Windows XP Version:8.771.2.4000, 134.51M
Windows 7Latest AMD 13.1 Catalyst Version
Windows 8 32-bit Windows 8 64-bitBluetooth
2 available drivers, choose 1 base on your specification.
Broadcom 2070 Bluetooth Software and Driver
Version:7, 58.51M
Windows XP/7Ralink/Motorola Bluetooth Adapter Driver
Version:3.0.42.285, 68.25M
Windows XP/7Windows 8 :
install windows 7 driver in compatibility mode (stable than latest version), or use the latest version
Broadcom 2070: version 12.0.0.2100
DownloadRalink/Motorola Bluetooth Application Version 9.2.10.8
DownloadWireless
There are 5 available Wireless Drivers, choose one (1) only base on your specification.
Atheros 2011 Wireless LAN Driver
Version:9.20, 81.94M
Windows XP/Vista/7 Version 1.00 (atheros ar9xxx series)
Windows 8 Version 10.0.0.251 Rev. A (AR9000 series)
Windows 8Ralink 802.11 b/g/n WiFi Adapter
Version:3.1.16.1, 10.28M
Windows XP/Vista/7Version 5.0.2.0
Windows 8 (also supported xp/vista/7)
Intel PRO/Wireless Drivers for Microsoft Windows
Version 14.0 14.64M
Windows XP Version:13.4, 15.0M
Windows 7Version 15.5.0.42
Windows 8Realtek RTL8191SE 802.11b/g/n Wireless LAN Driver
Version:2011.0.204.2010, 20.55M
Windows XP/7Windows 8 : Run automatic Update or if you wish to install it manually
read here.Broadcom Wireless LAN Driver for Microsoft Windows
Version 5.60.350.6 , 10.28MB
Windows XPVersion:5.60.350.6, 20.68M
Windows 7Version 6.30.59.49, 24.5M
Windows 8Tools and Utilities
Optional Installation, without this tools and utilities you notebook device still function properly.
HP Power Manager Utility Software
Version 1.00 A, 1.49MB
DownloadAdvanced Format Hard Disk Information Tool Version:1.0, 22.17M Download HP Support Assistant Version:5.2.9.2, 35.33M DownloadHP Power Manager Utility Software Version:1.00 A, 1.49M Download HP Software Framework Version:4.0.108.1, 3.89M DownloadLightScribe System Software Version:1.18.20.1, 11.74M Download HP Advisor Software Version:3.4.12850.3526, 67.95M Download HP Wireless AssistantVersion 3.50.12.1 Download Notes:
1. If you are a windows XP user and installed your graphic (Intel or AMD), sometimes you will have another graphic (standard VGA in device manager) listed in device manager, just disable that device if it cause any instability.
