Dell Optilex 755 Windows 7 Drivers

Windows 7 does support this model, however there are 2 drivers you need to install after Windows 7 installation. The device manager will show 2 devices marked with yellow which are PCI Serial Port and PCI Simple Communication Driver. The drivers you will need to install are Intel Management Interface (known as MEI) and Intel Active Management Technology Local manageability Service.<br /><br />Intel Management Interface : <a href="http://downloads.dell.com/chipset/Intel_AMT-HECI_A02_R255437.exe">Download</a><br />File Name : Intel AMT SOL/ LMS, v.3.2.20.1049 PV, A02<br /><br />Intel Active Management Technology Local manageability Service : <a href="http://downloads.dell.com/chipset/Intel_AMT-SOL--LMS_A02_R255438.exe">Download</a><br />File Name : Intel AMT HECI, v.3.2.20.1049 PV, A02<br /><br />After Installing both driver, you will;l need to fix random reboot problem, or reboot when your 755 at sleep.<br /><br />1. Restart you notebook and Enter BIOS by pressing F12 upon booting.<br />2. If your BIOS need password, - go to security and select Unlock setup to remove password protection.<br />3. Select Power management - Suspend Mode - Change from F3 into S1.<br />4. Press F10 and press enter (F10 - shortcut key to - save changes and exit ).<br /><br />Now your notebook will reboot and you will no longer ge the random reboot.<br /><br /><u>Graphic Driver</u><br />If your device manager showing you have Standard VGA under Graphic Adapter (h<a href="http://laptop-driver.blogspot.com/2011/01/check-your-driver-in-windows-7.html">ow to check you graphic driver</a>). That mean your laptop is using a basic display driver which is not on  it's maximum capability. You will have problem running certain application mostly games.<br /><br />Optilex 755 comes with 3 graphic variant.<br /><br />1. Intel G31/G33/Q33/Q35 Graphics Controller<br />2. AMD Radeon 2400/2400 XT<br />3. ATI 1300<br /><br />You can obtain the ATI driver from Microsoft update catalog for both amd radeon 2400/2400xt and ATI 1300. Please open the following link by using Internet Explorer Browser:<br /><br />1. AMD Radeon 2400/2400 XT : <a href="http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=ATI%20Radeon%20HD%202400%20XT%20">Download page</a><br />2. ATI 1300 : <a href="http://downloads.guru3d.com/ATI-Catalyst-7.11-Vista-%2832-bit%29-download-1788.html">32-bit</a> | <a href="http://downloads.guru3d.com/ATI-Catalyst-7.11-Vista-%2864-bit%29-download-1787.html">64-bit</a><br /><br />AMD 2400/2400XT Simply Click add on the left pane (select the first one for 64-bit and 2nd for 32-bit from the list) and select View Basket. Then select download.<br /><br />Intel G31/G33/Q33/Q35 Graphics Controller : <a href="http://downloads.dell.com/video/INTEL_G31-G33-Q33-Q35-GRAPHI_A02_R240415.exe">Direct Download from Dell</a>

Dell Optilex 755 Windows 7 Drivers

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Fujitsu/IBM fmv-c8200 Windows XP Drivers

This drivers are compatible with all model released during April - September 2005:<br />FMV-X8200, FMV-E8300, FMV-E8200, FMV-C8200 FMV-S8305, FMV-S8205, FMV-S8300, FMV-S8200 FMV-B8200, FMV-C6200, FMV-J6200 <br /><br />This product originally from Japan, the problem with the original driver file is it use Japanese language for the installation instruction and you will have problem to extract and install the driver. So here is the latest drivers, with the latest version available: (Language : English)<br /><br /><u>Graphic/VGA:</u><br />Intel (R) 852 / 855GM Windows (R) XP<br /><a href="http://support.ts.fujitsu.com/Download/Showdescription.asp?SoftwareGUID=C21D4A6A-3C87-422D-B6B2-1E4B0C20EE89">Download</a> (Original From Fujitsu)<br /><a href="https://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?DwnldID=10099&lang=eng&ProdId=922">Download</a> (Latest from Intel)<br /><br /><u>Modem:</u><br />Agere system AC' 97 Modem<br />Your modem should install automatically, if not : <br /><a href="http://support.ts.fujitsu.com/Download/Showdescription.asp?SoftwareGUID=81920DE0-2BC3-4CFE-A7E8-9A9072FAF704">Download</a> (From Fujitsu)<br /><br /><u>Audio</u><br />Sigmatel Stac AC97 Audio Driver<br /><a href="c:\Users\ajis\Downloads\Programs\E1001842.exe">Download</a><br /><br /><u>Installation:</u><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrcK8R8Fnb3nmVRO8kLJXVmLq0Bfh4S4iIKxeRVxFmxPC9PRaIiWcsK9wbM0m0bqel_BHo_dY-PXQ3Hx6em7zq9zGdEggr8W67g23GcnwL7rBcTPnwBHtN9EPdat55dCjY-E29lP7lBYU/s1600/japan-sigmatel-audio.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrcK8R8Fnb3nmVRO8kLJXVmLq0Bfh4S4iIKxeRVxFmxPC9PRaIiWcsK9wbM0m0bqel_BHo_dY-PXQ3Hx6em7zq9zGdEggr8W67g23GcnwL7rBcTPnwBHtN9EPdat55dCjY-E29lP7lBYU/s1600/japan-sigmatel-audio.jpg" width="255" /> </a></td><td style="text-align: center;"></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Audio Installation</td></tr></tbody></table><br />1. Make a new folder and move the audio driver into that folder. (optional)<br /><br />2. Run the audio driver you've download. (File name : E1001842)<br /><br />3. You will get the stac4469_v7 folder, now open it and run setup to install.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><u>Touchpad </u><br />ALPS Pointing Device Driver<br />(Install using the same method to install audio) <br /><a href="http://www.fmworld.net/download/E1008759/E1008759.exe">Download </a><br /><u><br /></u><u>TPM</u><br />Infeneon Trusted Platform Module Professional Package Patch Program<br />-Automatically Installed<br /><br /><u>Chipset:</u><br />Intel 852/855 Chipset family <br />Basically for model released on 2005 or 2006, Windows xp automatically install the chipset driver. This apply to both notebook and desktop. In case you want to get the latest driver for chipset, Intel does have a newer version :<br /><a href="https://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?DwnldID=8178&lang=eng&ProdId=939">Download</a><br /><br />Do let me know if you have problems with the installation.

Fujitsu/IBM fmv-c8200 Windows XP Drivers

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How to Install Old Soundmax Audio Driver in Windows 7

<span style="font-size: small;">If you have an old laptop and install windows 7 on it, you may notice that your laptop have no audio. Sometimes device manager tells you it is installed and the volume bar work perfectly, but you can still hear no Sound. When you try to download the driver, your manufacture no longer provide updates for Windows 7, what is available only the old driver for Windows XP or Windows Vista.</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: small;">Before we begin, Soundmax uses AC97 audio which is similar to Realtek AC 97 Audio. Try the AC97 audio first because sometime it did work on some model. <a href="http://www.realtek.com.tw/downloads/downloadsCheck.aspx?Langid=1&PNid=23&PFid=23&Level=4&Conn=3&DownTypeID=3&GetDown=false">Download Link</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: small;">He is how to use that old Windows Vista or XP for Windows 7.</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: small;">1. For this example we will install audio on IBM t42. First download your original XP Driver. (for t42 here is the driver: <a href="http://download.lenovo.com/ibmdl/pub/pc/pccbbs/mobiles/1ga241ww.exe">Download )</a></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: small;">2.  Extract the driver file using 7zip or Winrar. Remember the path/location where we extract the driver file.</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: small;">3. Now open device manager by click start and select run, type DEVMGMT.MSC</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0u-JkaHonxLal1AcDw8kA0ZkiyFpsZjWRrubJV4sfkaC5up2vKeANIxBBHQuwgJU2AGyOypJfVrJB3Je_P3eWuXEJqT3QEdElPSAmlo7QvCRJhfEvgmCiICMqIghgZrSC3JE6mqGT4b8/s1600-h/nosounddevice1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402775458848692066" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0u-JkaHonxLal1AcDw8kA0ZkiyFpsZjWRrubJV4sfkaC5up2vKeANIxBBHQuwgJU2AGyOypJfVrJB3Je_P3eWuXEJqT3QEdElPSAmlo7QvCRJhfEvgmCiICMqIghgZrSC3JE6mqGT4b8/s320/nosounddevice1.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 174px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: small;"> <b> </b></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><b> </b>2. Look at the audio controller and right and select update driver.</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqj7CwbEAmA-M80i5IvLE_VClDj4zlXwWrFSRLxD16Pghcv3CpHv6WOGC4qali7h_7EE0kPwF3FmEWVVYD7xFhp6dLau9wVYNU9fS5lg7QJ9_U8BiFx7qOeE16ECihk1DcMBenPOqnhyw/s1600-h/con9.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqj7CwbEAmA-M80i5IvLE_VClDj4zlXwWrFSRLxD16Pghcv3CpHv6WOGC4qali7h_7EE0kPwF3FmEWVVYD7xFhp6dLau9wVYNU9fS5lg7QJ9_U8BiFx7qOeE16ECihk1DcMBenPOqnhyw/s320/con9.png" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: small;"> 3.<b> </b>Then select browse my computer for the Driver software</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRxmo5qv1Z8OD2WCXDUIhp1iNPTQVDoo6G7QkDFeeuqhNDASuhDiq5Ir0Pjdq9pH0jJ7x4ezqAP-ay7nY7clxgeEKffhbwS-dHrQTubieEpPlHz-norXut3EgHxM0ErXY5Kc-spB-iBvg/s1600-h/con10.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRxmo5qv1Z8OD2WCXDUIhp1iNPTQVDoo6G7QkDFeeuqhNDASuhDiq5Ir0Pjdq9pH0jJ7x4ezqAP-ay7nY7clxgeEKffhbwS-dHrQTubieEpPlHz-norXut3EgHxM0ErXY5Kc-spB-iBvg/s320/con10.jpg" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: small;">4.Click on browse and point to the driver folder we extracted ealier.</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: small;">It will takes some time to find the driver file and install it. It will prompt i is not compatible but install it anyway.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></div>

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Dell Service Tag and Express Service Code

Dell Service Tag : refer to 7 character identifier that is unique to your product.<br /><br />Express Service Code :10-digit numeric Version of the service tag which can be typed into a telephone for a call routing. Sometime your products will show E Service which refer to Express Service Code.<br /><br />Both ID (identification code) normally located at a sticker on the back or bottom of your products.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-xTb_pH2hwjeBsqSyB4xtsNqj1blJFOgOiuNOZEXdR8L4qeNszdFPwDf0dRdyWjkRndBdH-oiBd873Svk3NeJoriiKoCr2Fa6ciCdo9emex2zcs2ysESnsiRyGX22_q92CW6biWAShEw/s1600/DELL+SERVICE+TAG.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-xTb_pH2hwjeBsqSyB4xtsNqj1blJFOgOiuNOZEXdR8L4qeNszdFPwDf0dRdyWjkRndBdH-oiBd873Svk3NeJoriiKoCr2Fa6ciCdo9emex2zcs2ysESnsiRyGX22_q92CW6biWAShEw/s1600/DELL+SERVICE+TAG.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Every Dell products will have this information, except some peripherals and accessories.</td></tr></tbody></table><br />We use both Dell service tag and Express Service code mostly to identify and obtain support online. For example your service tag is FJR6K1. Now just go to the Dell Online support website : http://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/19/ and enter the service code in the service code field.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0-qoOmgUIwl9KheK070-kvHJO5dtfxOFoK_Owusr6PP_MhAGFT-a242bQdtiPgg1lpMn0KxrKMzE1cYS74Cz3C6GHn_Pzute22_hYZ_DawtK57MROae4L-jGLktSQHbBV0dHZEYKraUk/s1600/supportservicetag.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0-qoOmgUIwl9KheK070-kvHJO5dtfxOFoK_Owusr6PP_MhAGFT-a242bQdtiPgg1lpMn0KxrKMzE1cYS74Cz3C6GHn_Pzute22_hYZ_DawtK57MROae4L-jGLktSQHbBV0dHZEYKraUk/s1600/supportservicetag.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">You can choose to enter either  service tag or express service code</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Press submit and it will identify and show support that available for your products. Here is the result from service Tag we've entered earlier.<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjegs5nr9EOEQlg6LlAar8dTXMw72jLUtMQgH6uX1nq30sTJ_jf34w5mnbfZzdOEfju6F_Q92xQd9FP1Uro9-fHJqKk1h5pfvLd5y0pxS9EP_7ZjDIqHfF94KaurJQu0P9LX3PKYYXv3pQ/s1600/servicetagresult.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjegs5nr9EOEQlg6LlAar8dTXMw72jLUtMQgH6uX1nq30sTJ_jf34w5mnbfZzdOEfju6F_Q92xQd9FP1Uro9-fHJqKk1h5pfvLd5y0pxS9EP_7ZjDIqHfF94KaurJQu0P9LX3PKYYXv3pQ/s1600/servicetagresult.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Support page</td></tr></tbody></table><br />It will display the support that available online, including the basic information about your device, diagnostic, support topics and articles, drivers and downloads and parts and accessories.

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Easily Install Realtek Card Reader Drivers

Realtek Card Reader Driver or also known as Realtek USB 2.0 Card Reader Driver (PCIE) is widely used on most current Notebook (other Card Reader vendor includes Jmicron, Texas Instrument and Broadcom). Realtek provide universal Installer which is compatible with Windows XP, Vista,7,8 and 8.1.<br /><br /><u>Download (Universal Installer and Latest Version)</u><br />Realtek Download Link : <a href="http://www.realtek.com.tw/Downloads/downloadsView.aspx?Langid=1&PNid=15&PFid=25&Level=4&Conn=3&DownTypeID=3&GetDown=false">Download Link</a><br /><br /><u>Download (From Computers Manufacturer) </u><br />Hewlett Packard (Hp and Compaq) : <a href="http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp47501-48000/sp47927.exe">Windows XP</a> | <a href="http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp45001-45500/sp45332.exe">Windows Vista/7</a>  | <a href="http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp63001-63500/sp63356.exe">Windows 8.1</a><br />Lenovo : <a href="http://download.lenovo.com/ibmdl/pub/pc/pccbbs/mobiles/gax101ww.exe">Windows XP/7</a> | <a href="http://download.lenovo.com/ibmdl/pub/pc/pccbbs/mobiles/h4sg02ww.exe">Windows 8/8.1</a> <br /><br /><u>Supported Card Reader: </u><br />Realtek shows on their website that this driver support the following card reader chipset:<br />RTS5101<br />RTS5111<br />RTS5116<br />RTS5169<br /><br />But if you look at the driver inf file (installer information that shows compatible devices), it also support the following Card Reader Chipset:<br />RTS5208 <br />RTS5209 (RTS5208 Variant)<br />RTS5229 <br />Realtek 5139<br /><br />During the installation process, it will take a while because it will install several card reader components.  Note that older driver version do have limited capabilities on how much storage they can read. If you have Notebook which released during Windows XP you might notice that it would not recognize storage larger than 2Gb, so it is important to get the latest driver available.<br />If you have problems with your card reader driver installation do let me know in the comment section below.

Easily Install Realtek Card Reader Drivers

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How to Get The Latest Realtek Audio Drivers

Realtek is the most popular Audio devices for both laptop and desktop, the audio drivers pre-installed or provided by your computers manufacturer could be outdated. Installing the latest audio driver could increase your audio experience, here is how to download and install it.<br /><br />First here is the direct link to the download page, (Version R2.75)<br /><blockquote class="tr_bq"><a href="http://www.realtek.com.tw/downloads/downloadsView.aspx?Langid=1&PNid=14&PFid=24&Level=4&Conn=3&DownTypeID=3&GetDown=false">http://www.realtek.com.tw/downloads/downloadsView.aspx?Langid=1&PNid=14&PFid=24&Level=4&Conn=3&DownTypeID=3&GetDown=false</a></blockquote> if the URL changes refer to the instruction below <br /><br />1. Go to Realtek Download Site : <a href="http://www.realtek.com.tw/downloads/">http://www.realtek.com.tw/downloads/</a><br />2. Now click on the Computer Peripheral ICs - PC Audio Codecs - High Definition Audio Codecs - Software.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwMua4QJYZ5KNzbOMBbF0DPWZOLtYC2u8Cz8npCo4fAG2mqI6_teHsXDybi88VYC-1OJc-cwQvf4SnowOAJNHLc-Vk8G8V3ajF5QTH2qq2LKJLwlrEY_4UPNxqdT81Xgmd-pHVFvcF_Nc/s1600/Latest+realtek+Audio+Driver.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwMua4QJYZ5KNzbOMBbF0DPWZOLtYC2u8Cz8npCo4fAG2mqI6_teHsXDybi88VYC-1OJc-cwQvf4SnowOAJNHLc-Vk8G8V3ajF5QTH2qq2LKJLwlrEY_4UPNxqdT81Xgmd-pHVFvcF_Nc/s1600/Latest+realtek+Audio+Driver.png" /></a></div><br />3. Now you  will see "High Definition Audio Codec Term and Agreement", Click accept to and Next continue to continue to the download page.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0_2MBt94RdyboKeVrxQMCCq86euev2ql1bYXN1C0pMIuaWIzoVTCWhXFGtRD329C7X3yGwMvao4W6mune4xMXe3rg1DHXa19J0OoQuuDy4wpWsryUCT9XfGqgBgCBYc6DVHuvLIc0aWA/s1600/realtek+agreement.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0_2MBt94RdyboKeVrxQMCCq86euev2ql1bYXN1C0pMIuaWIzoVTCWhXFGtRD329C7X3yGwMvao4W6mune4xMXe3rg1DHXa19J0OoQuuDy4wpWsryUCT9XfGqgBgCBYc6DVHuvLIc0aWA/s1600/realtek+agreement.png" /></a></div><br />4. Then on the download page you will see the latest drivers available, There are 2 type of driver packages you can choose which are:<br /><ul><li>executable file : Easy installation package, just download and double click to install.</li><li>ZIP File : Compressed driver package, require extraction before installation.</li></ul>5. Select the driver base on your operating system.  To start download select one of the available download server from the left panel (US3, CN, US2 etc).<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi74ZXG61F-QajCKWUcOeCSIKEBsTfnHJHst-qLGxL0otgWsYbXiMb93A7YiREZ_UdauSKO5qmPx_CfLduobLFhoDDvs7dyuwe5l7P9Inj8_nXFM4OjueK3KdtJDz03c-WYzD1w_OBi9ck/s1600/realtek+download+server.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi74ZXG61F-QajCKWUcOeCSIKEBsTfnHJHst-qLGxL0otgWsYbXiMb93A7YiREZ_UdauSKO5qmPx_CfLduobLFhoDDvs7dyuwe5l7P9Inj8_nXFM4OjueK3KdtJDz03c-WYzD1w_OBi9ck/s320/realtek+download+server.png" width="304" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">You might see a pop-up windows after clicking the download server link.</td></tr></tbody></table><br />6. Other packages provided:<br /><ul><li>ATI HDMI Audio devices normally require by computers which uses ATI graphics.</li><li>3D SorroundBack Beta : (Realtek 3D SoundBack restores audio effects, including surround sound, reverberation, and spatial effects, for legacy game titles when running on Windows Vista.).</li></ul>You might see AC 97 audio codecs above the High definition audio codec, hoose Ac 97 if you know your computer uses AC 97. If not just use High definition Audio Codecs which from my experience always work with all laptops which uses Realtek Audio.

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Latest Windows 10 TP Drivers Updates

<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnpQV3UcnkNpvo32XDDcT_Iptl9f7flVl5g3rjgRyRgUHEVtxY_zQ1U0q2hpqLBZeQb8zsRtgmNi__SkDpdszFsRnNyvlikJTFihyWMJr7zDHt6VwyhfG99v1bsGXliBOIPob2uZfBid8/s1600/windows+10+logo.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnpQV3UcnkNpvo32XDDcT_Iptl9f7flVl5g3rjgRyRgUHEVtxY_zQ1U0q2hpqLBZeQb8zsRtgmNi__SkDpdszFsRnNyvlikJTFihyWMJr7zDHt6VwyhfG99v1bsGXliBOIPob2uZfBid8/s400/windows+10+logo.png" width="400" /></a>Recently Windows 10 Technical Review is released and after installing the OS you will notice the basic drivers such as mouse, keyboard, Monitor and other basic input devices is automatically installed (In-Box Drivers). Basically if you are missing certain drivers such as Graphic, Wireless and Audio, try to install your Windows 8.1 drivers (Already tested on several notebooks and it works). For Windows 8/8.1 Base PC (notebook created for Windows 8 and 8.1), of course you will not have a problem to obtain the drivers from your manufacture site. But for older notebook which released for Windows 7 and below, you can get the Windows 8.1drivers from the devices manufacturer website such as if you have Nvidia graphic, you can get the Windows 8.1 graphic from Nvidia website since most of the time your computer manufacturer won't update or provide the driver for it. Next If Windows 8.1 drivers failed to install, try to install it in <a href="http://laptop-driver.blogspot.com/2013/06/compatibility-mode.html">compatibility mode</a> or run compatibility troubleshoot.<br /><br />Another thing you can do is after the installation make sure you are connected to the internet so that Windows 10 will be able to search, download and install the latest compatible drivers available on Microsoft Updates. <br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;">Nvidia Control Panel Issue (NVCP)</span><br />If the NVCP is not working, you need to open device manager and look for nvxdsync.exe (or Nvidia control Panel Application) and kill the process. You can also restart the application instead of killing the process.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;">OpenGL Error</span><br />If you have switchable graphic and get the openGL error, try to switch the graphic (exe: switch Nvidia to Intel).<br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;">"You need to close PC setting or Store"</span><br />If you have this error you need to kill "Application Frame Host" process on task manager. <br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: small;">Downgrade Intel HD Graphic Drivers could help Stabilize your Nvidia Graphic</span><br />The latest not necessarily the best and compatible, such as for Intel HD graphic (tested on HD4600)  you need to downgrade the version by installing the older version (version 15.33.22.64.3621). This will solve your Switchable graphic issue such as unable to play games that you normally run without problems.<br /><br />Display Link<br />Display Link takes one steps further by releasing Alpha drivers fro Windows 10 which you can obtain it <a href="http://www.displaylink.com/support/ticket.php?id=376">here</a>.<br /><br />You can share your experience with Windows 10 TP or if you have question to ask feel free to drop your comment on the comment section below.

Latest Windows 10 TP Drivers Updates

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Acer Aspire E1-531 Drivers for Windows 7

Actually you don't have to waste your internet quota by downloading and install all drivers provided by Acer on their support site. After Windows 7 Installation on Aspire E1-531, you will only need to install 3 drivers because all of the other drivers automatically installed. If you look at the device manager you will see there are 3 drivers missing which are:<br /><br />Network Controller (Wireless)<br />Ethernet Controller (LAN)<br />PCI Simple Communication Controller (Card reader)<br /><br />So, you will notice you would not be able to use your wireless, wired connection (LAN) and Card Reader Slot. So here is the drivers you will need: (for both Windows 7 32-bit and 64-bit)<br /><br /><u>Wireless Drivers:</u><br />Most E1-531 uses Atheros Wireless drivers, but there are some models that uses broadcom or Intel Wireless device. Install according to your secification or test which work for you.<br />Atheros AR9xxx/AR5xxx Wireless Driver :  <a href="http://global-download.acer.com/GDFiles/Driver/Wireless%20LAN/Wireless%20LAN_Atheros_9.2.0.480_W7x86W7x64_A.zip?acerid=634709170734027765&Step1=NOTEBOOK&Step2=ASPIRE&Step3=ASPIRE%20E1-531&OS=ALL&LC=en&BC=ACER&SC=PA_6">Download</a><br />Broadcom 802.11 Wireless Driver : <a href="http://global-download.acer.com/GDFiles/Driver/Wireless%20LAN/Wireless%20LAN_Broadcom_5.100.82.112_W7x86W7x64_A.zip?acerid=634709171713051377&Step1=NOTEBOOK&Step2=ASPIRE&Step3=ASPIRE%20E1-531&OS=ALL&LC=en&BC=ACER&SC=PA_6">Download</a><br />Intel Centrino Wireless-N 105 Driver : <a href="http://global-download.acer.com/GDFiles/Driver/Wireless%20LAN/Wireless%20LAN_Intel_15.1.0.18_W7x64W7x86_A.zip?acerid=634910583356461556&Step1=NOTEBOOK&Step2=ASPIRE&Step3=ASPIRE%20E1-531&OS=ALL&LC=en&BC=ACER&SC=PA_6">Download</a><br /><br /><u>LAN - Ethernet Controller</u><br />Broadcom Netlink (TM) Gigabit Ethernet Controller<br /><a href="http://global-download.acer.com/GDFiles/Driver/Lan/Lan_Broadcom_15.0.1.0_W7x86W7x64_A.zip?acerid=634709161618973797&Step1=NOTEBOOK&Step2=ASPIRE&Step3=ASPIRE%20E1-531&OS=ALL&LC=en&BC=ACER&SC=PA_6">Download</a><br /><br /><u>Card Reader</u><br />Broadcom Card Reader Driver <br /><a href="http://global-download.acer.com/GDFiles/Driver/CardReader/CardReader_Broadcom_15.0.7.2_W7x86W7x64_A.zip?acerid=634729018970673995&Step1=NOTEBOOK&Step2=ASPIRE&Step3=ASPIRE%20E1-531&OS=ALL&LC=en&BC=ACER&SC=PA_6#_ga=1.227206104.436586151.1415712657">Download</a><br /><br />That's all what you need and now after the installation your laptop will have all the drivers it need. If you need to update to the latest drivers, just simply go to Nvidia for your graphic, Intel for your graphic, chipset and USB and Realtek for your audio drivers. You will see "Automatically update" on each website (except realtek) and let it scan and suggest the latest drivers available for you laptop. Anyway, there are no significant improvement by installing the latest drivers, I will only update my drivers if there are bugs with the current drivers.

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How to Fix No Sound/Audio From Speaker

No sound or Audio output from your internal speakers is a common problem for most devices with built in speaker such as Laptops and Tablets. Regardless what model your laptop is (Acer, HP, Compaq, Asus, Lenovo, Toshiba and etc), there is a common solution for this. Here I will point out the problems and how to solve it.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">The Basic Setting You Need To Check First</span><br />1. Make sure your volume is not muted. Click on the volume Icon and click mixer, for best result max up all volume by using the slider.<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC21_Jl71oDAsVloTa36uwVNuNMymSUUZgSZ5pzjt2KjoPOsZmKZ0C1SZ10L_SglGf4o8vshI6S2UenAq5qdnfq8wrYoPUZvkxg4YL2UDXfMUPrsO4alZ_NAd1IolAekZ0_97UUMGCe8M/s1600/mute-mixer.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC21_Jl71oDAsVloTa36uwVNuNMymSUUZgSZ5pzjt2KjoPOsZmKZ0C1SZ10L_SglGf4o8vshI6S2UenAq5qdnfq8wrYoPUZvkxg4YL2UDXfMUPrsO4alZ_NAd1IolAekZ0_97UUMGCe8M/s1600/mute-mixer.png" width="46" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Click on the mixer for more volume options.</td></tr></tbody></table>2. Make sure you already install the audio driver. You can tell if your system does have the audio driver installed or not by <a href="http://laptop-driver.blogspot.com/2011/01/check-your-driver-in-windows-7.html">checking the driver status on the device manager</a>. Normally if your computer need an audio driver, it will prompt "no audio device installed" if you try to play any audio file.<br /><br />3. Make sure your audio device is enable. You can do this by go to <a href="http://laptop-driver.blogspot.com/2014/08/how-to-open-device-manager.html">device manager</a> and look at sound, video and game controller, make sure your audio is enable.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgySTpWVuL41Imt3d3MwG5aj6sPXNwbcZO4q4IJVfPxkIOUHQbmlj3vzkoyUWYe5028wVd5vyYANToKRcf3goCecvaZJ0uAuw1gOD9xL_SfIHj-F1tEHztKTx-tvExmpARtXk7CWllqeqE/s1600/disable-enable-audio.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="199" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgySTpWVuL41Imt3d3MwG5aj6sPXNwbcZO4q4IJVfPxkIOUHQbmlj3vzkoyUWYe5028wVd5vyYANToKRcf3goCecvaZJ0uAuw1gOD9xL_SfIHj-F1tEHztKTx-tvExmpARtXk7CWllqeqE/s1600/disable-enable-audio.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">You can disable/enable your audio by right click on the audio device</td></tr></tbody></table><br />p/s: <i>If you are wondering why do people need to disable the audio? sometimes desktop user can get a separate Audio card, so they would disable the default on-board audio device, and of course this is optional.</i><br /><br />4. I make changes to the setting, and Now the speaker does not work properly - Just use <a href="http://laptop-driver.blogspot.com/2008/09/system-restore.html">system restore</a> to undo the changes, or click set to default setting on the audio setting (control panel).<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Speaker does not work but headphone work </span><br />The first thing to do is get a toothpick and stick it in the audio jack (gently wiggle it). This is because sometimes your audio jack sensors is jammed, and the computer thinks there is a headphone plugged in when there isn't. We use toothpick t unjammed it (you can use other object such as pin or needle).<br />If the toothpick does not work, try to set the speaker as default, you can read on how to do this here: <a href="http://laptop-driver.blogspot.com/2010/12/set-speaker-as-default.html">http://laptop-driver.blogspot.com/2010/12/set-speaker-as-default.html</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Headphone does not work, internal speaker work  </span><br />This problem is very rare, but in case it is happen to you first thing to do is make sure you are using the right jack. laptop normally have 2 jack, and desktop have 3 or 6 jack. For desktop the common color for audio jack is green. For laptop you will see a small icon located near to the jack which tells you either it is for headphone or for microphone.<br />Second, if you are using Realtek audio, make sure the jack setting is set to headphone instead of line out.<br />You can also try with another headphone, to make sure your current headphone is not the problem. Last but not least, sometimes you are using your mobile phone headphone/headset on your laptop and computer audio jack. Note that not all mobile phone headphone will work properly on laptop or desktop, sometimes you need to plug in halfway to hear the sound. <br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Speaker suddenly stopped/not working.</span><br />System crash, Windows update or Installing Third Party Software could interfere with your audio device. Windows update for example could install a new audio driver version, and it did install properly but the audio did not working (I get that a lot). So if your audio suddenly stopped working, there are 3 things you can do:<br /><br />1. System Restore : We need to restore our computer back to where the audio is still working. This will also undo changes made by Windows Update or other software.<br />2. Recovery : Most notebook do have this option, for example Hp can use HP recovery manager, select hardware driver re-installation and select audio from the list.<br />3. Re-install the driver, try to re-install the drivers (original driver released by your notebook manufacture, not the latest driver by the device manufacture). <br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">No sound from both internal speaker or headphone</span><br />Normally when this happen it means 3 things, your audio driver is not yet installed, your audio device is disabled or your internal speaker is broken. I already explain how to solve all this 3 problems above, to summarize the solution : Download and install audio driver for your computer, make sure your audio device is enable and if it is broken you need to replace internal speaker (You can't change notebook sound card), or get a USB audio card (it is cheap, about USD 3- 10 base on the model and functions). It is a plug and play device, which means you don't have to install driver, software or firmware, you just can use it right away.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglscjyeSsRTCwzVR79477fgm2vSHaya0fI2Rp_NyENSW7NPmQ1UgNRuaEGiBLK3sxZxmzkbSrZlIeZsbLLhNxXmn66rE2X44HO04ONdW5HykfwuKJlc6RNvpcKFmk2F-gifImzy30vjlg/s1600/external-audio-card.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="137" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglscjyeSsRTCwzVR79477fgm2vSHaya0fI2Rp_NyENSW7NPmQ1UgNRuaEGiBLK3sxZxmzkbSrZlIeZsbLLhNxXmn66rE2X44HO04ONdW5HykfwuKJlc6RNvpcKFmk2F-gifImzy30vjlg/s1600/external-audio-card.png" width="200" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">7.1 Channel External USB Audio Sound Card Adapter </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Only One side of The Speaker is Working (Left/Right)</span><br />First of all, check your jack (make sure you plug the speaker properly (external speaker). Next is to check the audio balance (right and left) on your audio manager, example I am using realtek Audio so I just need to open realtek Audio Manager and Set the slider in the midlle between left and right.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgazCgxoP2w9TF742TGgUEtBVuZaq8Heq271LR4TYGct4ZRm-j0Ie0KpYthQbSBPW_w1biUd4Ch00AALrEldD6EnV-JJKfK4eVzqQGPX2sbyOM_WN6Ru02PvZkVsTFmU-9SVs8QE5T7T5k/s1600/volume+left+right.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgazCgxoP2w9TF742TGgUEtBVuZaq8Heq271LR4TYGct4ZRm-j0Ie0KpYthQbSBPW_w1biUd4Ch00AALrEldD6EnV-JJKfK4eVzqQGPX2sbyOM_WN6Ru02PvZkVsTFmU-9SVs8QE5T7T5k/s1600/volume+left+right.png" width="400" /></a></div><br />If you have other problems with your speaker do let me know in the comment section below.

How to Fix No Sound/Audio From Speaker

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Dell Inspiron 1546 Drivers for Windows XP/Vista/7

Compatibility: All drivers compatible with both 32-bit and 64-bit, unless separate download is provided.<br /><br /><u>Chipset</u><br />AMD M880G+SB820M<br />No installation required, but if you see SMBUS driver in device manager marked with yellow download the latest chipset driver from AMD.<br />Windows XP: <a href="http://support.amd.com/en-us/download/chipset?os=Windows%20xp%20-%2064">Download</a><br />Windows Vista : <a href="http://support.amd.com/en-us/download/chipset?os=Windows%20Vista%20-%2032">32-bit</a> | <a href="http://support.amd.com/en-us/download/chipset?os=Windows%20Vista%20-%2064">64-bit</a><br />Windows 7/8/8.1 : <a href="http://support.amd.com/en-us/download/chipset?os=Windows%207%20-%2032">32-bit </a>| <a href="http://support.amd.com/en-us/download/chipset?os=Windows%207%20-%2064">64-bit</a><br /><br /><u>USB</u><br />AMD USB Chipset Driver<br />Windows Vista, Windows 7 : <a href="http://downloads.dell.com/chipset/R237065.exe">Download</a><br /><br /><u>Graphic/Video</u><br />ATI Mobility radeon HD 530v (refresh brand name of M92-LP)<br />Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 : <a href="http://downloads.dell.com/video/R271328.exe">Download</a><br />Windows Vista : <a href="http://downloads.dell.com/video/R268847.exe">Download</a><br />Windows 7 : <a href="http://downloads.dell.com/video/R268849.exe">Download</a><br /><u><br /></u><u>Graphic/Video</u><br />ATI Mobility radeon HD 4330<br />Windows XP : <a href="http://drivers.softpedia.com/get/GRAPHICS-BOARD/AMD/AMD-Catalyst-Legacy-Graphics-Driver-131-for-XP.shtml">Download</a><br />Windows Vista : <a href="http://downloads.dell.com/video/R241337.exe">Download</a><br />Windows 7 : <a href="http://downloads.dell.com/video/R241337.exe">Download</a><br /><br /><br /><u>Audio and Sound </u><br />IDT High Definition Audio Driver (IDT 92HD81B1, A00)<br />Windows XP : <a href="http://downloads.dell.com/audio/R266019.exe">Download </a><br />Windows Vista, Windows 7 : <a href="http://downloads.dell.com/audio/R237308.exe">Download </a><br /><br /><u>Card Reader</u><br />Realtek RTS5159 Card Reader Driver<br />Windows XP : <a href="http://ftp.us.dell.com/chipset/R244660.exe">Download</a><br />Windows Vista, Windows 7 : <a href="http://downloads.dell.com/chipset/R285702.exe">Download</a><br /><br /><u>Touchpad</u><br />Alps Touchpad Drivers<br />Windows XP, Vista, 7 : <a href="http://downloads.dell.com/input/R244796.exe">Download</a><br />Windows Vista, Windows 7 : <a href="http://downloads.dell.com/input/R262828.exe">Download</a><br /><br /><u>LAN - Ethernet</u><br />Realtek RTL8103EL-GR<br />(Compatible for these cards : RTL8136, RTL8168 and RTL8169 Ethernet Adapter)<br />Windows XP : <a href="http://ftp.us.dell.com/network/R213551.exe">Download</a><br />Windows Vista : <a href="http://downloads.dell.com/network/R237062.exe">Download </a><br />Windows 7 : <a href="http://downloads.dell.com/network/R237063.exe">Download </a><br /><br /><u>Wireless/WIFI:</u><br />There are 2 applicable/Variant for Wireless Drivers, choose one base on your specification. You can also test which work for you, installing wrong driver will not harm your system but remember to uninstall it later from the device manager.<br /><br />Dell 1515 WLAN half-Mini card (Atheros AR5007)<br />Windows XP : <a href="http://downloads.dell.com/network/R228469.exe">Download</a><br />Windows Vista : <a href="http://downloads.dell.com/network/Dell_Wireless-1515--11agn--W_A03_R221013.exe">Download</a><br />Windows 7 : <a href="http://downloads.dell.com/network/R248337.exe">Download</a><br /><br />Dell 1397 WLAN half-Mini card (Broadcom 4312/4322)<br />Windows XP : <a href="http://downloads.dell.com/network/R258169.exe">Download</a><br />Windows Vista : <a href="http://downloads.dell.com/FOLDER96529M/3/R214945.exe">Download</a><br />Windows 7 : <a href="http://downloads.dell.com/FOLDER89633M/2/R242432.exe">Download</a>

Dell Inspiron 1546 Drivers for Windows XP/Vista/7

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How to Stop Windows Keep Automatically Installing Drivers

Whenever you plug in a new device, or windows found a new hardware, Windows will detect and automatically install available in-box compatible drivers. It will also search the drivers on the web or via Windows Automatic Updates. The problem with this setting is whenever you uninstall a device from device manager, it will keep re-install it after reboot or after you select "scan for hardware changes". A very good reason to uninstall the current driver from device manager permanently is varies such as:<br /><br />1. Windows install the default driver which does not work. When we uninstall it to install different drivers, it will re-install the previous drivers before we able to install the other driver.<br /><br />2. The default driver version which windows keep installing is newer then the version we want to use, so windows will prompt "the current driver version is newer than this package". <br /><br />1 : OPEN GROUP POLICY EDITOR<br />Click start and on the search box type gpedit.msc and press enter. This will open Group Policy Editor.<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7umplZhZFUY972OefZAyihSB3R-xvrgKv3pvrZZQkF1g1ptvjHLWVu2-CjvR2dKjPPReDIirT8paRBHv6vOJgV2MbR8E8re4u-npM7-NiyTeMp-Yvrp5uR7E8QsY3sxEDVniRP9bknjA/s1600/gpedit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="291" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7umplZhZFUY972OefZAyihSB3R-xvrgKv3pvrZZQkF1g1ptvjHLWVu2-CjvR2dKjPPReDIirT8paRBHv6vOJgV2MbR8E8re4u-npM7-NiyTeMp-Yvrp5uR7E8QsY3sxEDVniRP9bknjA/s1600/gpedit.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Click yes if prompted</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />2: Go through (Expand by clicking the arrow button) : Computer Configuration -System - device Installation and Click device installation Restriction. The on the right pane double click on " Prevent Installation of devices not described by other policy setting".<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpbK5zwJYrR4dWe4d1ehrzzD8uV902bGMEljB6bUG9CNjOrthXbypcdVHQ2iYKaxnbMSiE6oNNZzednI9WnFtZcy-SpDdm0-QB1ta7IUlakomdn-td59NZderBYqFVPutDZHzEC8kEfE0/s1600/group+policy+editor.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="121" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpbK5zwJYrR4dWe4d1ehrzzD8uV902bGMEljB6bUG9CNjOrthXbypcdVHQ2iYKaxnbMSiE6oNNZzednI9WnFtZcy-SpDdm0-QB1ta7IUlakomdn-td59NZderBYqFVPutDZHzEC8kEfE0/s1600/group+policy+editor.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Click to enlarge</td></tr></tbody></table>3. Select enable, you can always change this setting by clicking disable (by default this option is not configured).<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8myopbOYQ2soXZyxiRjyUnMB5mUBaI9oHBfBU5d_0z6QJEWX9d-nc_uQGwzAHvH7IxBo6YFk1TWIbqDqjwBoP0rIdq04_WTXZB6_YdER3W5UOscqQeZcU_4KTq18dL1-GTnCUMhrDiqQ/s1600/gpedit-enable.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="207" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8myopbOYQ2soXZyxiRjyUnMB5mUBaI9oHBfBU5d_0z6QJEWX9d-nc_uQGwzAHvH7IxBo6YFk1TWIbqDqjwBoP0rIdq04_WTXZB6_YdER3W5UOscqQeZcU_4KTq18dL1-GTnCUMhrDiqQ/s1600/gpedit-enable.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>4. Reboot to apply this change. Now your computer will not automatically install the drivers you already uninstalled.

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Downgrade Windows 8 based PC to Windows 7

Most Windows 8 base PC such as HP Envy 15 notebook require BIOS/UEFI setup before you can downgrade it to Windows 7. Before we start I would like to point out important points:<br /><br />For this tutorial :<br /><ul><li>We use Internal DVD/CD- ROM as install disk. (change it base on your boot disk such as flash drive or external DVD/CD-ROM). </li><li>I strongly recommend to use Windows 7 SP1 because it is more stable and fix some bugs like remove pop-up notification about secure boot. </li></ul><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">1.First step We need to access UEFI BIOS, here is how:</span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHwLBL03H4F_x_GGZ5TPWKiVe2-0ePD0scHO2D89TgU-VtKRcTCuHn-fK6eHxNbA8p7e2fcMe53pF1ZcJOhrE9-Rl_zHqlUyAvqemReE8kfToQKPZSkfyF0YvTTXPERoB_1NNTKHrMU2w/s1600/UEFI_BIOS-STARTUP.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHwLBL03H4F_x_GGZ5TPWKiVe2-0ePD0scHO2D89TgU-VtKRcTCuHn-fK6eHxNbA8p7e2fcMe53pF1ZcJOhrE9-Rl_zHqlUyAvqemReE8kfToQKPZSkfyF0YvTTXPERoB_1NNTKHrMU2w/s1600/UEFI_BIOS-STARTUP.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">UEFI Firmware Setting on Windows 8</td></tr></tbody></table><ol><li>Press the Windows key + C, or swipe in from the right edge of the screen to open your Charms. </li><li>Click Settings. Click Change PC Settings. In PC Settings, select General. </li><li>Scroll down to the bottom and Under Advanced startup, click Restart now. </li><li>In the boot menu, select Troubleshoot. </li><li>In the Troubleshoot menu, select Advanced options.</li><li> In the Advanced options menu, select UEFI Firmware Settings. </li><li>Click Restart to restart the system and enter UEFI (BIOS). </li><li>Make sure you already insert your windows 7 install disk before restart.  </li></ol><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i> *UEFI/BIOS interface is different base on your notebook/PC</i></span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">2.  Upon restart enter BIOS, make this changes:</span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOWusJ8PhyphenhyphenzZIP28Rcf8duABLJrE8eERcinUjaAFMUgETjpEz6xJyEPWcIMeWu2D9YIXb1FDYp5wooHcgRl1pA7oLgm2XBgP_0gwYaaDFJx78zSGYSd46neS4AC8puD_Efqhh1AJte4bY/s1600/legacy+and+secure+boot.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOWusJ8PhyphenhyphenzZIP28Rcf8duABLJrE8eERcinUjaAFMUgETjpEz6xJyEPWcIMeWu2D9YIXb1FDYp5wooHcgRl1pA7oLgm2XBgP_0gwYaaDFJx78zSGYSd46neS4AC8puD_Efqhh1AJte4bY/s1600/legacy+and+secure+boot.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The secure boot and Legacy support may located at different location base on your BIOS</td></tr></tbody></table><ul><li>Legacy Boot or Legacy Support : Enable</li><li>Secure Boot : Disable</li><li>Boot order : Change the boot order by select your DVD/CD-rom as the first boot device. </li></ul><hr /><ul><li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>note 1 : if you are installing using DVD) - If you are using USB Drive, make the USB Drive as the first boot device. Or - you can also change this boot device later (step 4)</i></span></li><li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>note 2: you may need to press certain button to enter BIOS, example for HP 2000 you need to press F10</i></span></li><li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>note 3 : New Bios - such Fujitsu AMI BIOS, secure boot is located under security panel. For most HP product it is located under system configuration.</i></span></li></ul><hr /><i></i><br /><span style="font-size: large;">3.Now press F10 to exit and save changes.</span> <br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">4. If you already set your first boot device (in step 2), skip this step, if not, upon restart - press ESC and press F9 to select your boot device.</span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicurYI2BHeTtvQyqw3GL0toFCzgS0zz12-N-S2LXMLpQCISQ6zDpDFQX7PikEZgadwJmqQVzvUAg2_t5yNmunSccv9R2Svn3USTjx9xjfebD82u1X9KDG8fzQb7H_4c7iAGcVXJBsF8lI/s1600/start-up+menu.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicurYI2BHeTtvQyqw3GL0toFCzgS0zz12-N-S2LXMLpQCISQ6zDpDFQX7PikEZgadwJmqQVzvUAg2_t5yNmunSccv9R2Svn3USTjx9xjfebD82u1X9KDG8fzQb7H_4c7iAGcVXJBsF8lI/s1600/start-up+menu.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Press F9 to select your boot device (windows 7 installation disk)</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-size: large;">5. Select your boot device using the arrow key and press enter.(in this tutorial we use DVD/CD-Rom).</span><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcyJW8ZzPhzB1IM7hsx-CP1W0O3VY3aaUko6l-yMnUsl16u3vpJ522HE2sOMQtrM1G5sbN8oYMRzsjVJ3E2U_qhI_OMh0au8RtIL2mncnhkGI4mwqZtLjUvvCbBBHcOHglLKZT9jSIkQE/s1600/boot+manager.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="156" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcyJW8ZzPhzB1IM7hsx-CP1W0O3VY3aaUko6l-yMnUsl16u3vpJ522HE2sOMQtrM1G5sbN8oYMRzsjVJ3E2U_qhI_OMh0au8RtIL2mncnhkGI4mwqZtLjUvvCbBBHcOHglLKZT9jSIkQE/s1600/boot+manager.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Boot interface may look different base on your Notebook/PC</td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;">6. All Done, Windows 7 will start to install right away</span>, (<a href="http://laptop-driver.blogspot.com/2009/11/installing-windows-7-part-1.html" target="_blank">tutorial to install windows 7</a>). <br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Partition Setup During Installation :</span><br /><hr />During Windows 7 installation, it will ask which partition you want to install windows 7. If you get the message:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSIfilQ0xbccHTqbjiHfhiDpWLEEH_Riy160TRuHuYPKIrfO0LbfPz8K_kEDPhhbeYsJwYGvWC4-LRL6e-aMLQiqOz2slEwStcr2MEsm4U-jl-L51NqkWWjUrS-vZbNtU8LYo13lSKiXs/s1600/windows+can't+be+installed.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSIfilQ0xbccHTqbjiHfhiDpWLEEH_Riy160TRuHuYPKIrfO0LbfPz8K_kEDPhhbeYsJwYGvWC4-LRL6e-aMLQiqOz2slEwStcr2MEsm4U-jl-L51NqkWWjUrS-vZbNtU8LYo13lSKiXs/s1600/windows+can't%2Bbe%2Binstalled.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #38761d;"><i><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">"Windows can't be installed on drive 0 partition x " , </span></span></i></span></div><br />you need to delete all partition and create a new partition before installing windows 7.<br />You can still create multiple partition later on by using disk management in Windows 7, for now just create one partition for Windows 7 Installation as your C drive).  <br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Additional Notes.</span><br /><hr /><ol><li>Not all Notebook/PC require this setup to downgrade to Windows 7, try to install Windows 7 normally first and if there is an error mean you do need  to setup the BIOS/UEFI.</li><li>Windows 8 base PC - Refer to  PC/Notebook/Desktop design specifically for per-installed with Windows 8. </li><li>If you have the USB 3.0 option on your BIOS, go to "System Configuration", "USB 3.0 Config in Pre-OS" and set to "Auto". </li><li>If you are using USB Flash Drive as the boot device (Windows 7 install disk) - Make sure to format it as FAT 32 and use with USB 2.0 slot, do not use USB 3.0 slot.</li><li>If you are Using SDD (mSATA drive) - Change the Sata otion to AHCI (we actually want to disable Intel Smart Response Technology). </li><li>Each computer use different key to enter BIOS, check your manual for this or Google it. Here is some reference: </li></ol><ul><li>Asus : F8</li><li>Sony : F2</li><li>Gateway : F10</li><li>Gigabyte : F12</li><li>Dell : Del/F12</li><li>HP/Compaq : F2/ESC</li><li>Acer : F2/F12</li><li>eMachines : F10</li><li>Toshiba : F12</li><li>Fujitsu : F12</li></ul><br />If you have problems do let me know in the comment section below.

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How to Upgrade or Replace Your laptop GPU

It is not difficult to replace your laptop graphic card, the hard part is to upgrade where you need to identify which graphic is better and compatible with your laptop. So how to identify which graphic card is compatible? for this one you need to get advice from laptop graphic card seller and they will tell you what is the compatible graphic cards you can buy for you laptop model. You also can call the service center or Google the Video Cards replacement parts for your model or read the Manuals. For example HP NX9420 and NW series can use Nvidia FX 1500M over AMD Mobility Radeon X1600.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">A. Upgrade and Replacement Process</span><br />Get your laptop service manual, you will need to read the part removal and replacement. You can get it from your laptop manufacture site. For this tutorial we will replace Acer Aspire 7720 With ATI Graphic Card.<br /><br />1. Remove the back cover by loosen the screw and open the back compartment. <br />*Note : For othe model such as HP or DELL or other models, the removal might be slightly different. Please refer your manual.<br /><br />2. Next step is to remove the heatsink. Unscrew the driver and carefully remove the heatsink.<br /><br />3. Now loosen the Graphic Chipset Screw, and carefully pull to remove it from the slot.<br /><br />4. Insert you new graphic and apply fair amount of thermal paste.<br /><br />5. Lastly put the heat sink back in place and close the back compartment.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">C. Things to consider before Upgrade/Replacement.</span><br />1.Normally if there is only a slight increase in graphic performance after upgrade. You can't expect to get from 256MB to 512MB. Normally 251Mb to 358MB is the highest replacement I ever know.<br /><br />2. This method originally intend for replacement where lot's of GPU is defect caused by high temperature.<br /><br />3. Upgrade normally requires you to replace both Mainboard and GPU which costs more than a new laptop, so you better use that money to buy a new one instead of upgrading. Replacement on the other hand only requires a new the same new graphic chipset which is available on <br /><br />4. If your graphic chipset is defect by overheating, make sure after the replacement the temperature is below 60 degree. Different graphic chip will produce different amount of heat and you need to observe the temperature carefully. Otherwise it will defect again after 30-days (or less).

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Hp Envy x360 Windows 7/8/8.1 Drivers

 Envy x360 designed for 64-bit Windows operating system, you will not be able to get the full performance with 32-bit OS since it will use up only up to 4GB in 32-bit OS. HP release windows 8.1 64-bit drivers for this model but you can also use it for Windows 8 since both are using the same platform.<br /><br /><br />Windows 8 and 8.1 - Original Driver sets <br /><hr /><u>Chipset </u><br />Intel Chipset Installation Utility and Driver<br />Version9.4.0.1026, 5.52M<br /><a href="http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp66001-66500/sp66227.exe" target="_blank">Download </a><br /><br /><u>Audio </u><br />Realtek High-Definition (HD) Audio Driver<br />Version6.0.1.7219, 216.01M<br /><a href="http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp66001-66500/sp66250.exe" target="_blank">Download </a><br /><br /><u>MEI </u><br />Intel Management Engine Interface (MEI) Driver<br />Version9.5.24.1790, 40.08M<br /><a href="http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp66001-66500/sp66228.exe" target="_blank">Download</a><br /><br /><u>Graphic</u><br />Intel High-Definition (HD 4400) Graphics Driver<br />Version10.18.10.3574, 146.29M<br /><a href="http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp66001-66500/sp66267.exe" target="_blank">Download</a><br /><br /><u>Keyboard, Mouse and Input Devices </u><br />Intel Virtual Buttons Driver<br />Version1.0.0.14, 1.37M T<br /><a href="http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp66001-66500/sp66231.exe" target="_blank">Download </a><br /><br /><u>LAN - Ethernet</u><br />Realtek Local Area Network (LAN) Driver<br />Version8.24.1218.2013, 5.99M<br /><a href="http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp66001-66500/sp66233.exe" target="_blank">Download</a><br /><br /><u>Storage  </u><br />Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver<br />Version12.8.9.1000, 17.17M<br /><a href="http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp66001-66500/sp66229.exe" target="_blank">Download </a><br /><br /><u>Card Reader </u><br />Realtek Card Reader Driver<br />Version6.3.9600.21247, 12.16M<br /><a href="http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp66001-66500/sp66232.exe" target="_blank">Download</a><br /><br /><u>Original Multimedia Software </u><br />Cyberlink Media Suite Software Version10.0.7.4023, 48.71M <a href="http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp67001-67500/sp67150.exe" target="_blank">Download</a><br />Cyberlink MediaEspresso Software Version6.7.2.5308, 54.97M <a href="http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp67001-67500/sp67151.exe" target="_blank">Download</a><br />Cyberlink Power2Go Software Version8.0.7.4016, 106.77M <a href="http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp67001-67500/sp67149.exe" target="_blank">Download </a><br />Cyberlink PhotoDirector Software Version5.0.1.5406, 216.86M <a href="http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp67001-67500/sp67152.exe" target="_blank">Download</a><br />Cyberlink PowerDVD Software Version12.0.4.4223, 152.12M <a href="http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp67001-67500/sp67263.exe" target="_blank">Download</a><br /><br /><u>Webcam</u><br />Cyberlink YouCam Software<br />2014-07-28 , Version5.0.4.4218, 145.8M<br />Windows 7/8 : <a href="http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp67001-67500/sp67150.exe" target="_blank">Download</a><br /><br /><u>Security</u><br />HP SimplePass Identity Protection Software<br />Version8.01.11 Rev. A, 88.33M<br /><a href="http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp68001-68500/sp68419.exe" target="_blank">Download </a><br /><br /><u>Security </u><br /> HP 3D DriveGuard Software<br />Version6.0.19.1, 18.22M<br /><a href="http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp67001-67500/sp67280.exe" target="_blank">Download </a><br /><br /><u>Tool</u><br />HP Utility Center<br />Version2.5.3, 6.42M<br /><a href="http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp67001-67500/sp67336.exe" target="_blank">Download </a><br /><br /><u>Tool</u><br />ENERGY STAR Qualified Power Plan<br />Version1.0.9, 4.03M <br /><a href="http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp66001-66500/sp66123.exe" target="_blank">Download</a><br /><br /><br />Windows 7 Drivers - Essential Drivers for 64-bit<br /><hr />If you plan to use windows 7 for this model, here is the drivers you will need to install. Of course Hp didn't release windows 7 for this model because it is design for Windows 8. The drivers is from HP,  Intel and Realtek. Other drivers will be installed automatically. If you are looking for latest drivers, use Microsoft automatic updates.<br /><br />Chipset: <a href="https://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?DwnldID=20775&lang=eng&ProdId=816" target="_blank">Download</a><br />MEI : <a href="http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp64001-64500/sp64344.exe" target="_blank">Download </a><br />Audio : <a href="http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp50501-51000/sp50720.exe" target="_blank">Download</a><br />LAN - Ethernet : <a href="http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp64001-64500/sp64340.exe" target="_blank">Download</a><br />Graphic : <a href="http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp64001-64500/sp64170.exe" target="_blank">Download</a><br />Card Reader : <a href="http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp65001-65500/sp65476.exe" target="_blank">Download</a><br /><br />Notes : graphic driver is intel 4th generation processor with HD 4400<br />For the original multimedia software and webcam, you can the original software from windows 8/8.1.<br /><br /><u>Recovery</u><br />Order Recovery Media - CD/DVD/USB (‏1) USB - Windows 8.1 64b (Dual Language) Recovery Kit 2014-09-29 , VersionN/A System Recovery Kit for Consumer Notebook- <a href="https://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/mediaOrder?softwareitem=792308-DB1&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en&os=4158&product=7495456&sw_lang=" target="_blank">Details</a>

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How to fix Your Laptop Graphic Card

Heat is the main factor that cause laptop's video card failure. The continuous overheating cause the solder connection around the chipset melted and unseat. Base on your model, your graphic chipset (GPU) could be embedded on your motherboard or a removable type. You must read your manual on how to disassemble each component but basically you will need to remove the back compartment and you will see the heat sink and, GPU and CPU right away. What we actually want to do is to re-heated the GPU so that the solder connections seated again.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Fix Laptop Removable Graphic Chipset. </span><br /><hr />Certain laptop such as Acer models have a removable graphic chipset which allow your to remove them from the Main board. <br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic__c4lkNzxnW6NvbyRr7Y6tBXV-8o2kbNndrrZb-10t7oTH72GFqjzo8k_mX9ZCDaFzoHIPBwxQ8R_q4YQAHY1YMqVQ5XJAAb5V0Fcl7fp5Xi8WU3MbjZUlO25VrI8NwPuD1kJoxMsuc/s1600/laptop-graphic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic__c4lkNzxnW6NvbyRr7Y6tBXV-8o2kbNndrrZb-10t7oTH72GFqjzo8k_mX9ZCDaFzoHIPBwxQ8R_q4YQAHY1YMqVQ5XJAAb5V0Fcl7fp5Xi8WU3MbjZUlO25VrI8NwPuD1kJoxMsuc/s1600/laptop-graphic.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Removable Laptop's Video Card</td></tr></tbody></table><b> First Step </b>: Remove the back cover/compartment and then remove the heat-sink. <br /><br /><b>Second Step</b> : Remove the graphic chipset and wrap it with aluminum foil or use a screw driver to create a gap between the GPU and the Oven.<br /><br /><b>Third Step</b> : Put t in the oven for 10 minutes with 285 Degree.<br /><br /><b>Fourth Step</b> : Allow it to cool before reassembling. (please apply fair amount of thermal paste on the GPU)<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Fix laptop Embedded Graphic Chipset</span><br /><hr />For some laptop like Compaq Model, you can't remove the graphic chipset since it is permanently embedded to the Main Board.<br /><br /><b>First Step</b> : Remove the back cover/compartment and then remove the heatsink. <br /><br /><b>Second Step</b> : Cover all other components (except GPU) with aluminum foil to avoid heat to come in contact with other component.<br /><b><br /></b><b>Third Step</b> : Apply the heat by using a HeatGun for about 40-50 seconds 1-inch above the GPU and apply it at the center of the GPU.<br /><br /><b>Fourth Step</b> : Allow it to cool before reassembling.<br /><br />Notes :<br />You can also use any tools that produce heat such a a hair dryer but of course it will take longer compare to HeatGun..

How to fix Your Laptop Graphic Card

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How to Upgrade/Replace Laptop's RAM - Guide

RAM (Random Access Memory) is a very important component for your laptop and computer performance. It allows you to run many program at one (multitask) without lagging and delay. Imagine the RAM as a table for your workspace, the bigger workspace means you can have multiple items on the table instead of small workspace allows limited items on the table. <br /><br />It is not difficult to upgrade your laptop RAM, you just need to get a screwdriver or a small knife will do. Before start, you need to remove power chord and battery and also remove anything that attach to it such as USB Mouse and headphone.<br /><br />1. First loosen the screw on the RAM compartment.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF1R4bO8m4FphlLfIpk_z-WoZesZwiFXoBSt4WZxcPPrxJ2feItqT0N_fDGL11uVtBMJ9j0DzdHHGMGtezHFfewabH4Q2ruZQ3ivKaCEu2phLl8XZEcN1gSIeCTIGlYVHYngv9AeILr9I/s1600/ram2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF1R4bO8m4FphlLfIpk_z-WoZesZwiFXoBSt4WZxcPPrxJ2feItqT0N_fDGL11uVtBMJ9j0DzdHHGMGtezHFfewabH4Q2ruZQ3ivKaCEu2phLl8XZEcN1gSIeCTIGlYVHYngv9AeILr9I/s1600/ram2.png" /></a></div><br />2. Open it  and you will see your RAM right away.<br />2. Most laptop have 2 RAM slots, if you own an old laptop you might see only one slot.<br />3. Pull the retention clip (1) and the RAM will tilts up(2) and pull it up to remove it from the slot(3). Make sure you don't touch the Golden part with your hand.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghMWq9w_imYAXsCO9aNdOSX3lhW3ca3Zw29HgsnCoAha-fpmwg0BA07-C7CYUIQj_rZvmtLJn7ecol1t-YX9rcRrsyUs1OPDX8o02YFMSg1ZDRKHQDtgCWakL90fC10nqR86MfEdwEjOE/s1600/ram.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="260" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghMWq9w_imYAXsCO9aNdOSX3lhW3ca3Zw29HgsnCoAha-fpmwg0BA07-C7CYUIQj_rZvmtLJn7ecol1t-YX9rcRrsyUs1OPDX8o02YFMSg1ZDRKHQDtgCWakL90fC10nqR86MfEdwEjOE/s1600/ram.png" width="320" /></a></div><br />4. Now take your new RAM and press it at the memory slot (45 Degree angle) until it seated properly.<br />5. Press the RAM down until you hear a snap sound.<br />6. Now close the cover and we are done.<br /><br />The ram slot and ram cover will be different base on your laptop model. Example most Compaq laptop (like picture above) have a very small cover while Acer laptop such as Extensa 4920 have a very large memory module cover.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Things you need to know Before Buying the RAM or Upgrade and Replacement</span><br />1. Make sure you use right RAM type such as DDR2 and DDR3. Most current Laptop use DDR3. You can identify your RAM by looking at the RAM itself and  I always advice my friend to pull out one RAM, go to the store and show the RAM so they can give you right RAM for your laptop.<br /><br />2. If you are using 2 RAM slots. The best practice it to use the same RAM for both slots such as 4GB(amount) DDR3(type) 1333Mhz(clock) x 2 slots.<br /><br />3. Know your RAM limits. You laptop do have limit on how much RAM you can put on them. If you use 4GB x 2slots = 8GB total, but your laptop will read only 4GB if it only support up to 4GB of RAM.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Memory Limits depend on Operating System</span><br />Each operating system does have limit, depend on your operating system you should plan your upgrade properly. If you installed more than what it do support,you computer will boot up properly and it will  show a message like this : 8GB installed memory (4GB Usable). Here is example for Windows 7, you can get all windows <a href="http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/aa366778%28v=vs.85%29.aspx#physical_memory_limits_windows_xp" target="_blank">memory limits here</a>.<br /><br /><table><tbody><tr><th>Version</th><th>Limit on X86</th><th>Limit on X64</th></tr><tr><td>Windows 7 Ultimate</td><td>4 GB</td><td>192 GB</td></tr><tr><td>Windows 7 Enterprise</td><td>4 GB</td><td>192 GB</td></tr><tr><td>Windows 7 Professional</td><td>4 GB</td><td>192 GB</td></tr><tr><td>Windows 7 Home Premium</td><td>4 GB</td><td>16 GB</td></tr><tr><td>Windows 7 Home Basic</td><td>4 GB</td><td>8 GB</td></tr><tr><td>Windows 7 Starter</td><td>2 GB</td><td>N/A</td></tr></tbody></table>

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Compaq Presario 061 Drivers and Details (SR1250ND)

Compaq Presario SR1250ND is also known as Compaq Presario 061 and design as a Windows XP base Desktop PC. HP released official Windows XP drivers support for this model if you does not have the Driver and Utility Installer CD/DVD.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Original and Official Drivers - Windows XP</span><br /><hr /><b>CHIPSET</b>: Summer 2005 Original Intel Chipset Drivers : <a href="http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp26501-27000/sp26505.exe">Download</a><br /><b>AUDIO/SOUND</b> : Summer 2005 Original Realtek AC'97 Audio Drivers : <a href="http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp26001-26500/sp26490.exe">Download</a><br /><b>GRAPHIC/VGA</b> : Summer 2005 Original nVidia Graphics Driver :<a href="http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp26001-26500/sp26497.exe"> Download</a><br /><b>KEYBOARD/MOUSE</b> : Summer 2005 HP Multimedia Keyboard Mouse Driver : <a href="http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softlib/software5/COL13021/pv-36347-1/sp26504.exe">Download</a><br /><b>LAN - Ethernet</b> : Original Realtek LAN (Local Area Network) LAN Drivers : <a href="http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp26501-27000/sp26517.exe">Download</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Drivers for Windows 7 Upgrade</span><br /><hr /><span style="font-size: large;"></span>Presario 061 (SR1250ND) Does Support Windows 7 and it passes the minimum requirements to run Windows 7. You can get all  the drivers installed automatically by using Microsoft Automatic Updates. Or you can also download them separately by using the link below:<br /><br /><b>Chipset</b>: Intel Chipset Device Software From Microsoft - <a href="https://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?agr=Y&DwnldID=20775&ProdId=2300&lang=eng&OSVersion=Windows%207%20%2864-bit%29*&DownloadType">Download </a><br /><b>Audio</b> : Realtek AC'97 Audio Driver from realtek : <a href="http://www.realtek.com.tw/downloads/downloadsCheck.aspx?Langid=1&PNid=23&PFid=23&Level=4&Conn=3&DownTypeID=3&GetDown=false">Download</a> <br /><b>Graphic</b>: Nvidia GeForce 6200 with Turbo Cache from Nvidia : <a href="http://www.nvidia.com/download/driverResults.aspx/57491/en-us">Download</a><br /><b>Keyboard and Mouse</b> : Automatically Installed<br /><b>LAN </b>: Realtek RTL8139 from realtek : <a href="http://www.realtek.com.tw/downloads/downloadsView.aspx?Langid=1&PNid=6&PFid=6&Level=5&Conn=4&DownTypeID=4&GetDown=false&Downloads=true#RTL8100B%28L%29/RTL8100C%28L%29/RTL8101L/RTL8139C%28L%29%3Cbr%3ERTL8139C%28L%29+/RTL8139D%28L%29/RTL8100%28L%29%3Cbr%3ERTL8130/RTL8139B%28L%29">Download</a><br /><br />Specification and Information (Product No : EC518AA) - Norway/Denmark<br /><hr />Processor : Pentium 4 516 (P) 2.93GHz<br />Processor Socket : 775 <br />Chipset : Intel 915P<br />RAM : Up to 4GB DDR2  (1GB x 4slots)<br />RAM SPEED : PC2-4200 MB/Sec<br />HDD : 160GB SATA - 7200RPM<br />Chipset : Intel 865, 915, and 945 Family Chipsets<br />Graphic Card : nVidia GeForce 6200 TurboCache graphics<br />LAN : Realtek RTL8139 Family Fast Ethernet Network Interface cards.

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4 Simple Steps to Clean a Laptop Screen

Cleaning your laptop screen or monitor is not hard since you can you your household products to do it. You don't have to buy a LCD cleaning products since <br /><br />1. Turn off your laptop or LCD/LED Monitor :<br />Remove any power source such as power chord to avoid the electricity flow.<br /><br />2. Create Your own Cleaning Solution.<br />You can simply use plain water, but it is better to mix it with organic solution such as vinegar. If you worried about the vinegar smell,  replace it with perfume . (I always use perfume, just make sure use a very small amount, you don't want to work with strong smell, trust me!).<br /><br />3. Remove Dust by using Dry Lint and Brush.<br />First just wipe your screen without solution, just use Lint, and then use paint brush to remove dust and clean the screens' edge. <br /><br />3. Use Lint-Free Cloth or Your old T-shirt<br />It does not really matter what type of household item your want to use to wipe the LCD or screen, just make sure it is smooth and do absorb water. Apply a small amount of water or solution we created, make sure it is not too wet. I prefer to use empty spray bottle, the wipe your screen gently. (don't use excessive force to wipe because it could damage your screen pixel).<br /><br />4. Final Touch<br />Again by using dry Lint Cloth wipe your screen again to remove any excessive solution/water on your screen.<br /><br />Summary:<br />I'm not a very careful guy, normally I just spray some water and let it there for 1 minute, then wipe with my old towel. I did this for about 7 years for both my laptop and my LED monitor.

4 Simple Steps to Clean a Laptop Screen

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ATI MAC OS X Drivers Version 4.5.7

<span style="font-size: large;">ATI Displays Control Panel version 4.5.7</span><br />All retail and OEM (Apple supplied) ATI products are now supported with the latest version of ATI Displays. Functionality and features will vary from product to product.<br />Do not remove your previously installed ATI files. This installer will overwrite any files that need to be updated. If you remove your existing ATI files, your older ATI product may no longer function as expected. You must restart your computer after installation is complete to fully activate the new software.<br /><br />Download : <a href="http://www2.ati.com/drivers/macosx-ati-displays-4-5-7.dmg">Direct Link</a> | Or via <a href="http://support.amd.com/en-us/download/archive/atidisplays4-5-7">AMD Official Download Site </a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Requirements:</span><br /><ul><li>Power Macintosh Computer with ATI Graphics </li><li>Mac OS X 10.2.x or newer (10.3 .x + recommended, 10.4 required for VERSAVISION with OEM graphics) </li><li>128MB of System Memory (RAM) (512MB recommended) </li><li>RADEON ROM Update (released August 2005) for full advanced feature-set on retail board products. </li></ul><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Changes in this Version/Release</span><br /><ul><li>Added support for iMac G5 </li><li>Added support for 15"(1.67/1.5 GHz) and 17"(1.67 GHz) G4 Powerbook - 2005 </li><li>Improved reliability for self repair feature. </li><li>V-Sync disabled for Mac OS X 10.4.3; enabled for prior OS versions. </li></ul><br /><u>VersaVISION Enable OEM Product </u><br /><br /><li>RADEON X850 XT (G5)</li><li>RADEON 9800 XT (G5)</li><li>RADEON 9800 Pro (G5)</li><li>RADEON 9700 Pro (G4 FW)</li><li>RADEON 9650 (G5)</li><li>RADEON 9600 XT (G5)</li><li>RADEON 9600 Pro (G5)</li><li>RADEON 9600 (eMac)</li><li>RADEON 9600 (iMac)</li><li>RADEON 9600 (G5)</li><li>RADEON 9200 (eMac)</li><li>RADEON 9200 (Mac Mini)</li><li>RADEON 9000 Pro (G4 Mirrored Door) </li><li>Mobility RADEON 9700 (PowerBook)</li><li>Mobility RADEON 9600 (PowerBook)</li><li>Mobility RADEON 9200 (iBook)</li><li>Mobility RADEON 9000 (PowerBook)</li><br /><br />Restart after the installation finish for changes to take place

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ATI Mobility Radeon Premium Graphics Directx 11 Download

ATI Mobility Radeon Premium Graphics processor you experience the best out of Windows 7. This include Graphics for laptop, Desktop, Processor + APUs and More. You can download the latest catalyst and drivers by using AMD auto-detect tools. It will scan and provides the latest drivers you need.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQFeCMGzv2dkNp3tSUVdWD0AVPPIU03pn94uLlq3e0objtUFWvTPE3dz3O62l1bLd7WjH_yHrgfqOvWKSHhaDlBKA6dGjgrivQYTdK33kNpEqVVw_K3IXbbqVkXc5U_Fuw-wFAi-TzSzQ/s1600/AMD+Driver+Autodetect.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQFeCMGzv2dkNp3tSUVdWD0AVPPIU03pn94uLlq3e0objtUFWvTPE3dz3O62l1bLd7WjH_yHrgfqOvWKSHhaDlBKA6dGjgrivQYTdK33kNpEqVVw_K3IXbbqVkXc5U_Fuw-wFAi-TzSzQ/s1600/AMD+Driver+Autodetect.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just press download to download the latest Radeon Premium Graphics Driver</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Download Link : <a href="http://www2.ati.com/drivers/auto/amddriverdownloader.exe">http://www2.ati.com/drivers/auto/amddriverdownloader.exe</a><br /><br />Run the program and it will show the latest drivers. It will show you your graphics model, your Operating system and allow you to directly download by pressing the download button. You also can set the download speed by using the speed limit option. <br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">How to Download and Install DirectX 11</span><br />First You need to check your current DirectX Version, you can do this by click start and type DXDIAG and press Enter to open DirectX Diagnostic Tools.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm9khTRtbYnj7zVI5j4J3-_mQfBJSA8U3D_qEUXtsCem9dYw8JQvESu_rKuPjWTWCuanc4XCsvOfyY_9TOeI_sex2TWto3LgsM5bVrjkQhR4NhHNjxkpRdhyM3iRqxk4mBdU7guMPDO6A/s1600/directx.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm9khTRtbYnj7zVI5j4J3-_mQfBJSA8U3D_qEUXtsCem9dYw8JQvESu_rKuPjWTWCuanc4XCsvOfyY_9TOeI_sex2TWto3LgsM5bVrjkQhR4NhHNjxkpRdhyM3iRqxk4mBdU7guMPDO6A/s1600/directx.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />Here you can check your current DirectX version and normally DirectX 11 is pre-install with Windows 7 so you do not have to re-download and re-install it again. If your computer does not have DirectX 11, you can turn on Windows Update and it will automatically install the latest DirectX 11 on your system.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">DirectX Standalone Installer</span><br /><ul><li>DirectX 11.2 for Windows 8.1, RT and 2012 R2 : Automatically Installed</li><li>DirectX 11.1 for Windows 7, SP1, Vista SP2 : <a href="http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=KB2670838">http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/....6805</a></li><li>DirectX 11.0 : <a href="http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=3274">Windows Vista</a> | <a href="http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=21608">Windows Server 2008</a> | <a href="http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=4390">Windows Vista x64</a> | <a href="http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=12870">Windows Server 2008 x64</a></li><li>Windows XP only capable to run up to <a href="http://www.microsoft.com/en-in/download/details.aspx?id=34429">DirectX 9.0c</a> and Microsoft already ended update for Windows XP on April 2014. </li></ul>

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