Install Windows XP on Compaq Presario CQ40-324TU

Use Nlite to sliptream ICH9 sata driver.
A good guide to sliptream sata driver
here:
http://maxeasyguide.blogspot.com/2008/04/preparations-for-winxp-installation-cd.html

Note: do NOT use sata driver from that guide, your sata driver is ICH9 given below.

Download ICH9 sata driver,
The driver is located in iaAHCI.inf
It is called ICH9M-E/M SATA AHCI Controller
here:
http://tinyurl.com/5nbgqd

Nlite download:
http://www.nliteos.com

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Compaq CQ40-401AU XP Drivers

PATCH

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First Install  Netframework: (require for Quick Launch Installation).
Net framework 2.0
Download

Netframework 3.5
Download

DRIVERS (18)

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Sata
AMD SATA AHCI Controller Driver
Version 3.1.1540.64 REV:  A  5.24MB
Download

Graphic/VGA
AMD High-Definition Graphics Driver
Version:8.753.0.0, 178.42M
Download 

ATI VGA Driver (ATI Mobility Radeon)
Version:8.672.0.0 A, 106.21M
(strongly recommended to install Microsoft netframework 2.0 and 3.5)
Download 

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Audio Drivers:
Since there are no best single driver available, you have to follow this step carefully.

1. Install MS-UAA first:
Windows XP, XP SP2: Download  (KB888111)
Windows XP SP3: Download  (KB835221)

Restart and then install audio drivers below.

2. Install the Audio:
IDT High Definition Audio Codec
(2 drivers, if the first one didn't work, use 2nd drivers)
Download (SP41693)
Download (SP39671)

 If resulting in error, ignore it and proceed  by manually install the drivers:

Download and install the driver, you will get the error while  installing.
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\sp39671 folder and select the .inf   file and click open and Continue with the onscreen instructions.

Fo instruction with pictures read here:
Manually  install Audio Drivers.

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Wireless:
(3 drivers, choose 1 base on your specification) 

Broadcom 4313 a/b/g/n wireless Drivers
Version5.10.91.8 10MB
Download

Intel PRO/Wireless Drivers:
(requires windows installer 3.0 installed first)
Version 5.20 4MB
Download

Atheros Wireless LAN Driver:
Version 2.00B 20.64MB
Download

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Bluetooth:
HP Integrated Module with  Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Version 5.1E  94.68M
Download

Modem
High-Definition Audio (HDA)  Modem Installer and Driver
Version 1.00 A 12.71MB
Download

Lan/Ethernet
Realtek RTL8102E Family  PCI-E Fast Ethernet NIC
Verison 1.00A 4.8MB
Download
updates available here 

Card Reader
JMB38X Card Reader Host Controller
Version 1.00A 3.49MB
Download

Touchpad:
Synaptics Touchpad Driver 
Version:9.1.11 Q, 16.93M
Download

Button:
(Install netframework 2.0 first)

HP Quick-launch Button
Version 6.40B 19MB
Download

Camera
Cyberlink youcam software 2.0 + Driver
Version 2.0.2519 46MB
Download

Others
Lightscribe  system software
Version 1.18.1.1 A 8.4MB
Download


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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1. If  you have 7 unknown device, download this file, extract, then right click on the inf file and select install(Machine.inf)

2. If you need HDMI Driver Download 

3. Chipset driver can be download directly from AMD and in your graphic driver folder. By default the folder name is SMbus in c:\ati

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Asus F9F Windows XP Driver

Please install according to order given below to make sure the driver installation successful.

Chipset:
Chipset driver
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Audio
UAA driver (install and reboot)
Audio driver - requires you to install the

VGA/Video Driver:
VGA driver

Network LAN:

LAN driver

Modem:
Modem driver

Card Reader:
Card Reader driver

Touchpad:
Touchpad driver

Wireless LAN:
wireless console utility first
Wireless LAN driver
Bluetooth driver

Webcam driver

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HP Pavilion DV2710US Windows XP Driver

Audio Drivers:Install MS_UAA first then reboot:

Microsoft Universal Audio Architecture (UAA) Bus Driver for High Definition Audio (sp33566)2006-09-20 , Version:1.00 B, 54.24M Download

Reboot after Installation, Then Install Audio Drivers:

Conexant High Definition Audio Driver
Version:3.38.0.50 A, 1.39M  Download

Conexant High Definition Audio Driver (model with AMD processor ) 
Version:3.30.0.00 A, 1.41M Download


Chipset
NVIDIA nForce Chipset Driver (C51/MCP51) - AMD cpu
Version:8.61 A, 60.53M Download

AMD Processor Update for Microsoft Windows XP  - AMD cpu
Version:1.3.2.0 E6, 3.01M Download

Graphic:(choose 1)
Mobile Intel 945GM Express Chipset Family Video Driver 
Version:6.14.10.4670 A, 8.12M Download

NVIDIA GeForce Go 6150 Graphics Driver 
Version:8.4.8.7 A, 26.88M  Download

NVIDIA GeForce Go 7200 Driver 
Version:8.4.6.4 B, 27.13M Download


Input:
HP Quick Launch Buttons 
Version:6.30 J, 20.39M Download


Touchpad:
Synaptics Touchpad Driver 
Version:9.1.11 Q, 16.93M Download


Webcam:
HP 1.3 MegaPixel (MP) Webcam Software Drivers 
Version:1.0 A, 4.91M Download

HP VGA Webcam Software Drivers 
Version:1.0 A, 4.91M Download

HP Pavilion Webcam Driver 
Version:1.00 A, 3.03M Download


Modem:
Conexant HDAUDIO Soft Data Fax Modem with SmartCP Driver 
Version:7.56.00.00 A, 6.18M Download


Wireless:(choose 1)
 Intel PRO/Wireless Drivers 
Version:6.00 F, 5.85M Download

Broadcom Wireless LAN Driver 
Version:6.10 A, 4.29M Download

Card Reader:
Ricoh 5-in-1 Card Reader Host Controller and Driver 
Version:1.01.10 A, 2.25M Download

 Application:
USB Video Device Application
Version:1.0.0.5 B, 1.8M Download

Bluetooth:
Software and Drivers for HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth Wireless 
Version:4.00 I, 39.31M  Download

LAN/Ethernet
Marvel LAN Ethernet Driver
Download 

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Acer Aspire 1640ZWLMI Window XP Driver

This Driver can also be applied to all of the Acer Aspire 1640 series:

Intel Chipset 6.3.0.1007:
Mobile Intel(R) 915GM/GMS,910GML Express Chipset Family 6.14.10.4020
Download
or
Download

Intel VGA driver(Video):
Download

VGA Driver ATI 2.05
Download

Lauch Manager:
Download

Realtek Audio Driver:
Download
or
Download

Realtek LAN Driver:
Download

Touchpad Driver:
Download

E-net Management:
Download

Wireless LAN Atheros
Download
or
Wireless LAN Intel:
Download

Acer Grid Vista:
Download

Acer emanager 1.0.34.52
Download

Acer e-power management
Download

Foxcomn Modem Driver 7.31.0
Download

Lauch Manager:
Download

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Acer Aspire 1642ZWLMI Window XP Driver

Model: Acer Aspire 1642 (zwlmi)
Manufacture: Acer
Compatibility: Windows XP
Last Update: June 2013
Downloads: 16715


Drivers

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Audio
Realtek Audio Driver
5.10.0.5191 22.8 MB
Download
 
Bluetooth 
Broadcom Bluetooth Driver
5.0.1.1400 71.3 MB
Download
 
Chipset 
Intel Chipset Driver
6.3.0.1007 1.9 MB
Download
 
Lan 
Realtek LAN Driver
5.635.0923.2005 2.3 MB
Download
 
Modem 
Conexant Modem Driver
7.34.00 1.5 MB
Download
 
TouchPad 
Synaptics Touchpad Driver
7.12.13 5.1 MB
Download
 
VGA
ATI VGA Driver
8.205.0.0 70.0 MB
Download
 
VGA
Intel VGA Driver
6.14.10.4363 4.8 MB
Download
 
Wireless 
Atheros Wireless LAN Driver
4.0.0.14001 5.8 MB
Download
 
Wireless
Intel Wireless LAN Driver
9.0.3.9 78.0 MB
Download


Acer Empowering Technology:

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Acer GridVista
Acer Acer GridVista Application
2.29.0728 539.9 KB Download
 
LaunchManager
Dritek Acer LaunchManager Application
1.2.0.1208 1.9 MB Download

eDataSecurity
Acer Acer eDataSecurity Management Application
1.00.23 23.7 MB Download
 
eFramework
Acer Acer Empowering Technology Framework
2.1.21.41 6.3 MB Download
 
eLock
Acer Acer eLock Management Application
1.7.9.21 6.0 MB Download
 
eNet
Acer Acer eNet Management Application
1.01.3.003 33.7 MB Download
 
ePerformance
Acer Acer ePerformance Management Application
1.0.10.21 4.8 MB Download
 
ePower
Acer Acer ePower Management Application
1.6.8.281 4.7 MB Download
 
ePresentation Acer Acer ePresentation Management Application
1.1.4.819 815.3 KB Download
 
eSetting
Acer Acer eSetting Management Application
1.2.20.35 5.8 MB Download

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Install Windows XP in Compaq Presario CQ40-401AU Notebook

Compaq Presario CQ40-401AU is design for windows vista. Installing windows XP driectly using original windows XP CD will result in Blue Screen Error or " No hdd was found".

There is a famous trick to solve this problems which know as slipstream guiide to install windows XP. Slipstream process is not too difficult but for this model which use AMD sata drivers it can be a little bit tricky.

You can read how to slipstream guide here, something worth to mention is:
1. Make sure to use right sata drivers.
2. If you are about to repeat the process, delete all folders and create new folder.
3. If you failed 2 - 3 times, that normal.
4. Windows XP SP2 is preferable.

TUTORIAL LINK: Slipstream Guide to Install windows XP

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Compaq Presario CQ40-401AU Windows Vista Driver

Here is the driver that reply to the following request:

Anonymous said...

where can i get the driver for my compaq presario CQ40-401AU..Im using window vista ultimate and AMD Turion 64x2...please help me find the driver..thank you.

For windows vista ultimate (32bit)

AMD USB Filter Driver
AMD Video Driver

Driver - Keyboard, Mouse and Input Devices
ALPS Touchpad Driver
ENE CIR Receiver Driver
Validity Fingerprint Sensor Driver

Driver - StorageJMB38X Card Reader Host Controller Driver

Software - MultimediaHP MediaSmart TV Software
HP MediaSmart SmartMenu Update
HP DVD Play

and all other driver should be detected after vista installation but if its not, use the driver below:

Sound:
(i believe that sound already work in your laptop after installing vista) if not try this:
IDT High-Definition Audio CODEC Driver

Video/VGA
yours is i believe using ATI Radeon HD 3200
Download
or
Download

BIOS:
Download

Network(use this driver if only you cannot use the wireless)
Realtek RTL8102E/8111C Family PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet NIC Driver
HP Wireless Assistant

webcam
Cyberlink YouCam Software

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Sony VAIO VGN-NR260E Windows XP Driver

Model: Sony VAIO VGN-NR260E
Series: Sony Vaio NR Series
Manufacture: SONY
Driver Status: Original Driver from SONY
Last Update: Jan 27 2014
Downloads: 418

Chipset
Intel Chipset Installation Utility
Version 8.2.0.1012, 2.27MB
Download

Audio
Realtek High Definition Audio Driver
Version 5.10.0.5433, 22.84MB
Download

Graphic
Intel Graphic Media Accelerator Driver
Version 6.14.10.4847, 16.03MB
Download

Wireless
LAN-Express AS IEEE 802.11g Wireless LAN Driver
Version 5.3.0.56, 1.10MB
Download

LAN - Ethernet
Marvell Yukon 88E8055 PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet Driver
Version 8.61.2.3, 0.8MB
Download

Card Reader
Texas Instrument Integrated Flash Media Controller Update
Version 2.0.0.18, 1.11MB
Download

Modem
Conexant® HDAUDIO SoftV92 Data Fax Modem with SmartCP
Version : 7.62.00.00, 2.29MB
Download

Touchpad
Alps Pointing Device Driver
Version 5.3.512.4, 1.27MB
Download

Hard Disk 
Intel Sata AHCI Driver
Version 7.00.1020, 02MB
Download

Wireless
Atheros AR5007 Wireless Drtiver
Version n/a, 15MB
Download

Others:
Original - Memory Card Reader/Writer Driver Registry Patch
VAIO® Smart Network Update
Original - VAIO® Smart Network Utility

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HP Pavilion DV2710US XP Driver

Audio Drivers:
Install MS_UAA first then reboot:

Microsoft Universal Audio Architecture (UAA) Bus Driver for High Definition Audio (sp33566)2006-09-20 , Version:1.00 B, 54.24M Download

Reboot after Installation, Then Install Audio Drivers:

Conexant High Definition Audio Driver
Version:3.38.0.50 A, 1.39M  Download

Conexant High Definition Audio Driver (model with AMD processor ) 
Version:3.30.0.00 A, 1.41M Download


Chipset
NVIDIA nForce Chipset Driver (C51/MCP51) - AMD cpu
Version:8.61 A, 60.53M Download

AMD Processor Update for Microsoft Windows XP  - AMD cpu
Version:1.3.2.0 E6, 3.01M Download

Graphic:(choose 1)
Mobile Intel 945GM Express Chipset Family Video Driver 
Version:6.14.10.4670 A, 8.12M Download

NVIDIA GeForce Go 6150 Graphics Driver 
Version:8.4.8.7 A, 26.88M  Download

NVIDIA GeForce Go 7200 Driver 
Version:8.4.6.4 B, 27.13M Download


Input:
HP Quick Launch Buttons 
Version:6.30 J, 20.39M Download


Touchpad:
Synaptics Touchpad Driver 
Version:9.1.11 Q, 16.93M Download


Webcam:
HP 1.3 MegaPixel (MP) Webcam Software Drivers 
Version:1.0 A, 4.91M Download

HP VGA Webcam Software Drivers 
Version:1.0 A, 4.91M Download

HP Pavilion Webcam Driver 
Version:1.00 A, 3.03M Download


Modem:
Conexant HDAUDIO Soft Data Fax Modem with SmartCP Driver 
Version:7.56.00.00 A, 6.18M Download


Wireless:(choose 1)
 Intel PRO/Wireless Drivers 
Version:6.00 F, 5.85M Download

Broadcom Wireless LAN Driver 
Version:6.10 A, 4.29M Download

Card Reader:
Ricoh 5-in-1 Card Reader Host Controller and Driver 
Version:1.01.10 A, 2.25M Download

 Application:
USB Video Device Application
Version:1.0.0.5 B, 1.8M Download

Bluetooth:
Software and Drivers for HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth Wireless 
Version:4.00 I, 39.31M  Download

LAN/Ethernet
Marvel LAN Ethernet Driver
Download 

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