device drivers

[waypat]

Just did a clean install of windows 7, and in need of most/all of the device drivers.

Network, display, smbus, usb etc

[Huffer]

HP has not posted Windows 7 drivers. And is it really 32 bit Windows 7? That is going to make it even more difficult. 

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

Hi:

Here are the links to most of the W7 32 bit drivers you need...

First install the amd chipset drivers and restart the PC.  Those will install the smbus and usb 3 controllers.

You want the 1st file listed on the webpage.

http://support.amd.com/en-us/download/chipset?os=Windows%207%20-%2032

Next, install the graphics driver and restart the PC.  You want the 1st file listed on the webpage.

http://support.amd.com/en-us/download/apu?os=Windows%207%20-%2032

Audio:  Accept the agreement.  Download and install the 1st driver on the list.

http://www.realtek.com.tw/Downloads/downloadsView.aspx?Langid=1&PNid=24&PFid=24&Level=4&Conn=3&DownT... Definition Audio Codecs

Ethernet:  Download, unzip and run the setup application from the 2nd driver on the list.

http://www.realtek.com.tw/Downloads/downloadsView.aspx?Langid=1&PNid=14&PFid=7&Level=5&Conn=4&DownTy...

Card Reader:  Download, unzip and run the setup application from the 1st driver on the list.

Touchpad:

This package provides the driver that enables the Synaptics TouchPad in supported notebook models that are running a supported operating system. The driver enables general touchpad functionality (for example double-tap and scroll) and provides a user interface.

http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp72001-72500/sp72088.exe

Wireless:

This package contains the Broadcom wireless LAN drivers and utility that are required to enable the integrated Broadcom Wireless LAN Adapter in supported notebooks that are running a supported operating system.

http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp72501-73000/sp72879.exe

Bluetooth:

This package contains the Broadcom Bluetooth driver and software for supported models that are running a supported operating system. Broadcom Bluetooth 4.0 Driver is required to enable Broadcom Bluetooth 4.0 devices and is compatible with Broadcom Bluetooth 3.0 and earlier versions.

http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp72501-73000/sp72617.exe

[waypat]

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@Huffer wrote:

HP has not posted Windows 7 drivers. And is it really 32 bit Windows 7? That is going to make it even more difficult. 

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Yes, unfortuantelly the hd crapped out on a family members pc, had a hd that would work, and the only legit copy of os they had was a win 7 install.

[Huffer]

Yes but fortunately Paul has somehow found all the drivers for you. 

[waypat]

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@Paul_Tikkanen wrote:

Hi:

Here are the links to most of the W7 32 bit drivers you need...

First install the amd chipset drivers and restart the PC.  Those will install the smbus and usb 3 controllers.

You want the 1st file listed on the webpage.

http://support.amd.com/en-us/download/chipset?os=Windows%207%20-%2032

Next, install the graphics driver and restart the PC.  You want the 1st file listed on the webpage.

http://support.amd.com/en-us/download/apu?os=Windows%207%20-%2032

Audio:  Accept the agreement.  Download and install the 1st driver on the list.

http://www.realtek.com.tw/Downloads/downloadsView.aspx?Langid=1&PNid=24&PFid=24&Level=4&Conn=3&DownT... Definition Audio Codecs

Ethernet:  Download, unzip and run the setup application from the 2nd driver on the list.

http://www.realtek.com.tw/Downloads/downloadsView.aspx?Langid=1&PNid=14&PFid=7&Level=5&Conn=4&DownTy...

Card Reader:  Download, unzip and run the setup application from the 1st driver on the list.

Touchpad:

This package provides the driver that enables the Synaptics TouchPad in supported notebook models that are running a supported operating system. The driver enables general touchpad functionality (for example double-tap and scroll) and provides a user interface.

http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp72001-72500/sp72088.exe

Wireless:

This package contains the Broadcom wireless LAN drivers and utility that are required to enable the integrated Broadcom Wireless LAN Adapter in supported notebooks that are running a supported operating system.

http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp72501-73000/sp72879.exe

Bluetooth:

This package contains the Broadcom Bluetooth driver and software for supported models that are running a supported operating system. Broadcom Bluetooth 4.0 Driver is required to enable Broadcom Bluetooth 4.0 devices and is compatible with Broadcom Bluetooth 3.0 and earlier versions.

http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp72501-73000/sp72617.exe

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You sir are a rock star in my books! Both thubs up and a true life saviour!!!

All downloaded and installed, and now to see if I can somehow upgrade the OS without emptying their wallet.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.

Glad to have been of assistance.