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First Install Netframework: (require for Quick Launch Installation).
Net framework 2.0
DownloadNetframework 3.5
DownloadDrivers
Chipset DriverIntel Chipset Installation Utility for ICH8
Version 8.3.1.1009 1.8MB (sp36881)
DownloadIf error to install chipset use this version:
Intel chipset Installation utility for ICH8
Version: 8.3.1.1009 1.91MB (SP36880)
DownloadGraphic-IntelMobile Intel 965 Express Chipset Family Driver
Version 1.00A 17.43MB
Download4796 WHQL2 16.00MB
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Audio1. Install MS-UAA and restart:
Microsoft Universal Audio Architecture (UAA) Bus Driver for High Definition Audio (sp33867)
DownloadThen Install audio Driver:
( From my experience, select version 3.47.1.50 works compare to 3.26.0.0A)
Conextant High Definition Audio Driver
Version: 3.26.0.0 A 1.38MB
Download(Installing Audio drivers may result in an error. But continue with the following steps to get the audio driver installed correctly.)
a. Click on Start and select Run. Now type devmgmt.msc and press enter.
b. Right click on “Audio device on High Definition Audio Bus” and click Update driver.
c. Select “Install from a list or specific location”.
d. Click Next. Then select “Don’t search, I will choose the driver to install”.
e. Click Next and then select “Sound, video and game controller” from the list.
f. Click Next and then click Have Disk.
g. Click Browse C:\swsetup\sp34200 folder and select the At8VEN5a.inf file and click open and continue with the onscreen instructions.
If failed:
Conextant High Definition Audio Driver (mod driver)
Version: 3.47.1.50 1.38MB
Download Extract the driver folder first and install.
a. Click on Start and select Run. Now type devmgmt.msc and press enter.
b. Right click on “Audio device on High Definition Audio Bus” and click Update driver.
c. Select “Install from a list or specific location”.
d. Click Next. Then select “Don’t search, I will choose the driver to install”.
e. Click Next and then select “Sound, video and game controller” from the list.
f. Click Next and then click Have Disk.
g. Click Browse to the driver folder we extracted earlier and select the TE1ER5a.inf file and click open and continue with the onscreen instructions.
ModemConexant HDAUDIO Soft Data Fax Modem with SmartCP
Version 7.56.0.0 A 6MB
Download If direct installation for modem failed, install it using the same method to install audio.
Wireless - IntelIntel PRO/Wireless Drivers Version:6.00 E, 5.86M DownloadWireless - AtherosAtheros Wireless LAN Driver:
Version 2.00B 20.64MB
Download Wireless - BroadcomBroadcom Wireless LAN Drivers (43xx)
Version 6.20, 6MB
DownloadTouchpad:Synaptics Touchpad Driver
Version:9.1.11 Q, 16.93MDownloadCard ReaderRicoh 5-in-1 Card Reader Driver
Version 1.01.10 A 2.15MBDownloadButton: (Install netframework 2.0 first)
HP Quick-launch Button
Version 6.40B 19MB
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LAN/EthernetRealtek RTL8100CL/RTL8110Sb NIC Driver
Version 5.611.1231.2003 A 2.14MB
DownloadResources:
1. If your Atheros wireless LAN Driver failed, use this drivers which compatible with xp, vista and 7 and support more Atheros AR9xxx series
Wireless Atheros 2011 Driver
Download2. For audio if you have problem installing the drivers, or after installation it didn't work we have to locate different version for your audio drivers. This case is rarely happen but in case it happen to you first thing to do is to
get the hardware ID and post it here. Do mention your windows XP version (sp1, sp2 or sp3).
3. Audio Drivers: Need Volunteer
I've been struggling for past few years to keep C700 audio drivers for xp available on the net. No upload is allowed since it is illegal to do that, so here i need volunteer to test this drivers since it is available in HP server. So no need to struggle for upload, re-upload, finding mirror file.
Here is the idea, get the original windows vista drivers for your C700 audio here:
http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp40501-41000/sp40762.exeThen install this drivers by installing the drivers first and ignore the error, then:
a. Click on Start and select Run. Now type devmgmt.msc and press enter.
b. Right click on “Audio device on High Definition Audio Bus” and click Update driver.
c. Select “Install from a list or specific location”.
d. Click Next. Then select “Don’t search, I will choose the driver to install”.
e. Click Next and then select “Sound, video and game controller” from the list.
f. Click Next and then click Have Disk.
g. Click Browse C:\swsetup\sp40762\spartan1.0\v32 folder and select the SprtHDza.inf file and click open and continue with the onscreen instructions.
If you do test it, please post the result here including your model. Thanks in advance, I appreciate your effort for helping me on this matter.
