How to Fix USB Keyboard not detected in Windows 7

USB keyboard is plug and play device. Windows automatically installed generic USB keyboard once you plug it on your computers. There are 2 main reason why your USB keyboard not detected in Windows 7 , the first one is windows installed wrong driver, and the other one is your generic keyboard driver files are missing.

Prevent Windows Automatically Installing Drivers

If you are connected to the internet, Windows will obtain the USB keyboard driver from Windows update. Once it installed the wrong driver, your USB keyboard will not work. What you need to do is stop Windows from automatically install driver.

1. Open control panel.
2. Choose devices and printers.
3. Right click on your computer Icon.
4. Select device installation Setting.
5.Select "No, Let me choose what to do"
6. Select "Never install drivers from windows update".

Other things to check:
1. Make sure to test your USB keyboard on other PC to make sure it is still working.
2. If your keyboard comes with installation media, reinstall the driver could resolve the issue.
3. If you have USB 3.0 port, make sure you USB is compatible with USB 3.0 slot.

hp 8510p Drivers for Windows 7/8

HP 8510p Drivers for Windows 8/8.1.
This model already tested with Windows 8 (The edition was Windows 8 pro), and it turn out all of the drivers automatically installed except Card Reader and HP 3D Drive Guard. So here is the drivers you need to install:

Driver 1 : Ricoh Card Reader Driver
Driver 2 : HP 3D Drive Guard

HP 8510p Drivers for Windows 7. (32 and 64-bit)
HP website provides the original drivers for this model on their wesite. If you want to download it right away here is the quick direct link:

Audio : ADI AD1981HD Audio Driver for Microsoft Windows 7 
AMT Chipset : Intel AMT Driver
Storage : Intel Matrix Storage Manager

There are 2 applicable Graphic driver for this model, choose base on your specification.
Graphic : AMD Graphic Driver
Graphic : Intel Graphic Driver

HP QL : HP Quick Launch Button
Touchpad : Synaptic Touchpad Driver
Modem : Conexant High Definition Audio Modem 
Wireless : Broadcom Wireless Driver
Wireless : Intel Wireless Driver 
Bluetooth: HP Integrated Module with Wireless Technology 
Card Reader : Ricoh Media Card Reader Driver
Security : HP 3D DriveGuard

Asus ROG G751 Windows 7/8/10 64-bit Drivers

Windows 8 and Windows 10 Drivers are available on ASUS Website, here is the link:

https://www.asus.com/ROG-Republic-Of-Gamers/ROG-G751JT/HelpDesk_Download/

Note that G751 JT models have Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 64-bt drivers on support site. Worry not, All drivers for Windows 8.1 actually worked in windows 7 except Wireless and USB we need to get it from G750 JS drivers. So here is step by step driver installation for Windows 7:

1. USB Drivers : Intel USB 3.0 Drivers
2. Wireless Drivers
-There are 3 type of wireless drivers, choose base on your specification:

• -Intel Wireless Drivers
• -Broadcom Wireless Drivers
• -Atheros Wireless Drivers 

The the rest just install you Windows 8.1 Original Drivers, Here is the direct download link if you want to download it right away:

Chipset : Intel Chipset Driver
MEI : Intel Management Interface
RST : Intel Rapid Storage Technology
Hotkey : ATK ACPI Utilities
Audio : Realtek Audio Drivers
Graphic : Nvidia Graphic Drivers
LAN: Realtek Ethernet Controller Driver
Card Reader: Genesys Multi Card Reader Driver 
Touchpad : ELATECH Touchpad Driver 
PCPC: Intel Processor Collaborative Performance Controller 
Mouse : Gaming Mouse Controller

Bluetooth:
Select one base on specification, normally this device pair with wireless. It mean if you are using Intel wireless the you will have an Intel Bluetooth device.

• Intel Bluetooth
• Atheros Bluetooth
• Broadcom Bluetooth

You can get all utilities you want on the official download site here: https://www.asus.com/ROG-Republic-Of-Gamers/ROG-G751JT/HelpDesk_Download/ You do not have to worry about the utilities since it is a software and does not affected by Windows version like drivers.

ASUS X553MA Windows 7 Installation Drivers

ASUS X553MA pre-installed with windows 8.1 or Windows 10. Actually you can install Windows 7 for this notebook. Before installing Windows 7, you need to change BIOS setting by selecting Windows 7 on OS selection Menu.

Windows 7 Installation:

1. upon power on press F2 to enter BIOS.
2. using arrow key select ADVANCE.
3. On OS selection, select Windows 7.
4. Press F10 and press enter (Save and Exit).
5. Now you can insert Windows 7 installation disk and continue to install windows 7. Just make sure to change the first boot selection.

After that you can install Windows 7 using USB or DVD installation disk. Here are the drivers you need to install for Windows 7. This drivers base on users feedback which already installed Windows 7 on X533MA. Note that every X533MA specs is different depends countries, so you need to choose wireless drivers base on your specification.

Note : The driver listed specifically for WINDOWS 7 64-BIT, however if it compatible with 32-bit I will mention it as a side note.

Chipset :
Intel Chipset Installation Utility version 9.4.4.1006:
The original Windows 8 drivers actually support Windows XP, Vista, 7 and 8
Windows 7 32-bit : Download
Windows 7 64- bit:  Download

TXE
Intel TXE : Trusted Execution Manager
Download


Latest from Intel:
Download (32/64-bit)
(TXE Requires Microsoft's Kernel-Mode Driver Framework (KMDF) version 1.11 update for Windows 7 is installed first.

ATK
ASUS ATK Driver Version 1.0.34.0
The original Windows 8 drivers compatible with Windows 7.
Download 

Audio
Realtek High Definition Audio Driver
Windows automatically installed generic audio drivers which work just fine, here is driver from ASUS:
Download

you can install the latest audio drivers from Realtek official website: (click agree to term and condition and you will redirected to the download page)
Windows 7 32-bit and 64-bit
Download 

Card Reader
Realtek Car Reader Driver Version 6.2.9200.27040
This is the original Windows 8 driver and compatible with windows 7
Download 
or use this one, older version from ASUS: Download

LAN - Ethernet
Realtek PCIe FE family controller.
The version that worked is 15.0.0.591 and I found the link posted by Lenovo, so the permission to use this driver from Lenovo is your own responsibility. The best way to get the latest driver is to get it from Realtek Official website;
Windows 7 32-bit and 64-bit
Download (Realtek Website)
Download (Lenovo FTP)

Smart Gesture
ASUS Smart Gesture
Download

Graphics/VGA
Downloads for Intel� HD Graphics for 3rd Generation Intel� Core� Processors
Version : 15.33.32.64.4061
Download from Intel Website : Download
Download from ASUS : Download

Wireless
You need to choose base on your specification. The most widely use Wireless for this model is Atheros AR5xxx/9xxx (xxx refer to wild card number).

Atheros Wireless Driver : Download
Ralink Wireless LAN Driver : Download 
Realtek Wireless Driver : Download
Broadcom Wireless LAN Driver : Download 

You cas use your original windows 8 drivers for wireless, it should work. If not force installation using device manager.

Bluetooth:
Select base on your wireless, IF you are using atheros wireless, it mean you are using Atheros Bluetooth.

Atheros Bluetooth Driver : Download
Ralink Bluetooth LAN Driver : Download
Realtek Bluetooth Driver : Download 
Broadcom Bluetooth LAN Driver : Download 

USB 3.0
USB 3.0 automatically detetced by Windows 7, if you need the drivers get it from here:
Download

Fix "A CD/DVD drive device driver is missing" during Windows 7 Installation

One of the classic error I always get since windows 7 release is "A CD/DVD drive device driver is missing". If you have a driver floppy disk,CD,DVD or USB Flash Drive, please insert it now.

 Solution: Disable USB 3.0 on BIOS
-Enter BIOS and look for USB 3.0 setting.
-Select Disable or if disable option is not available select Auto.

IF you are using DVD to Install Windows 7
This error pop-out when you have faulty Windows 7 installation DVD. You need to create new Installation disk (Using new DVD). Faulty Windows 7 installation disk could be your DVD disk or DVD drive faulty. The best way is to create a bootable USB installation disk.

IF you can't disable USB 3.0
If your computer BIOS does not have an option to change the USB 3.0 setting, you need to integrate the USB 3.0 driver into your windows 7 installation disk. You can obtain USB 3.0 drivers from your computer manufacturer download page. The most common USB 3.0 port used on current computer and laptop is Intel USB 3.0 which you can download the driver software from Intel website.

How to Fix Viewsonic Monitor not Detected

2 common problems with Voewsonic PNP Monitor is it is not detected even you installed the appropriate driver, common issue discussed regrading this problem :
-Windows identify it as non-Pnp Monitor
-Maximum resolution of 1024 x 758 instead of actual resolution.
-Could not wake up after sleep
-Stuck with VGA output

Solution:
1. Shut down your computer.
2. Plug in both DVI and VGA cable into your Monitor and computer (Video Card)

3. Turn on your computer and let it boot into windows.
4. After that shut down your computer
5. Unplug VGA cable (DO not unplug DVI cable)
6. Unplug monitor for 10 seconds (remove the power chords)
7. Plug in the monitor and turn on the computer.

ACPI\TPSACPI01 - It is TPS BIOS Method Device

ACPI\TPSACPI01 is part of the Chipset component, normally your Chipset driver or Intel Management Interface (MEI) Driver (In most Toshiba Notebook) will install this component for your computer. When a device ID start with ACPI, that's referring to Advance Control and Power Interface.

In device manager, you will see it is listed as unknown device.



Here is the driver you need to install:
ACPI TPS Driver (compatible with Win XP and Above)

Installation:
Extract driver files, within the extracted driver file, run setup to install.
If it prompt "Windows can't verify the publisher of this software" select install this driver software anyway.
No need to reboot, and you will see the unknown device no longer listed and replaced with TPS BIOS Method Device.

HP Pavilion 17 Drivers for Windows 7/8/10

HP Pavilion 17 design to use with Windows 8 and 8.1, that is why only Windows 8/8.1 Drivers available on Official HP Download driver and software. If you want to downgrade into windows 7 or upgrade into Windows 10, here is the drivers you will need.

Before Download:

• All drivers are for 64-bit version of windows, although some compatible with 32-bit but it is strongly recommended to use and install 64-bit version of Windows.
• Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 are the same architecture, when I say it is for Windows 8 it also means windows 8.1 regardless of the version such as Home edition or Pro edition. 

Audio
Realtek High Definition Audio Device
Windows 7 64-bit : Download
Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10  : Download (SP63346)

Installation Notes : It is 210mb in size and the original driver file for his model. Even though HP listed SP63346 for Windows 8.1 64-bit. When you download the driver, you will notice the readme file shows that this package is for Windows 8/8.1 and Windows 10.

Chipset
Intel Chipset Installation Utility
Intel 7 Series/C216 Series Chipset Family PCI Express Root Port 1 - 1E10
Intel 8 Series/C220 Series PCI Express Root Port #1 - 8C10
Windows 7 (for 7 series chipset) : Download
Windows 7 (For 8 series chipset): Download
Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10: Download (SP63343)

Installation Notes : SP63343 is the original drivers, Since HP listed both 7 and 8 series, chipset should not be a problem because you can easily get the latest drivers from automatic updates or Intel download center.

MEI
Intel Management Interface (Parts of Intel Chipset Component)
Windows 7 : Download
Windows 8, Windows 10 : Download (SP63344)

Storage
Intel Rapid Storage Controller
Windows 7 : Download
Windows 8, Windows 10 : Download

Cared Reader
Realtek Card Reader Driver
Windows 7 : Download
Windows 8, Windows 10 : Download 

Others:
This are utilities Given by HP, normally it is compatible with Windows 7 and above
Cyberlink Youcam (webcam) : Download

Graphic
Important: If your HP pavilion 17 have 2 graphics (Switchable Graphic) please install AMD graphic and do not install Intel graphic because this packages will install both drivers for both graphic adapter. Not all model have the switchable graphic feature, an easy way to identify is by looking at your laptop specification on HP website or look at device manager and under graphic adapter you will see 2 graphic device listed (Intel and AMD).

Important : Windows 7 Users, If you have switchable graphic. You need to install Intel HD4000 first then Install AMD driver. 

AMD Graphic Drivers
AMD 8000M series
(plus 8650G Switchable) up to 4GB Memory With A10 AMD Chipset
Please install Netframework 4 or Netframework 4.5 First
Windows 7  : Download (guru3d server)
Windows 8, Windows 10 : Download

Notes: The best thing to do is to get the latest drivers from ATI. Let them auto-detect the drivers for you.

Intel Graphic
Intel HD Graphic Drivers (4000)
Version 8.15.10.2696 , 147MBx86 153MBx64
I strongly recommend to get the latest Intel driver to increase stability. Use Intel Tools to get it.
Windows 7 32-bit : Download
Windows 7 64-bit : Download


 For non-switch-able Model

Intel HD Graphic 
(4000 series, especially for 4400 and 4600)
Normally Windows will automatically install the drivers, or automatic updates should find the right drivers. The easy way is to use Intel Automatic Detection.
Windows 7: Download
Windows 8/8.1 : Download
Windows 10 : Download from Intel 
Notes: In case the link expired, just search Intel HD Graphic for Windows 10


Touchpad
Synaptic Touchpad Drivers
Windows 7 : Download
Windows 8 : Download (original)
Windows 10 : Download (Latest for Windows 10) - Official from Synaptic

LAN - Ethernet
Realtek PCIe FE Family Controller
Windows 7 , Windows 8, Windows 10 : Download
Windows 8 : Download - Original Driver



Wireless Drivers 
Notes : There are more than one Wireless applicable due to HP Pavilion 15 variant. Choose base on your specs. If your wireless is working properly do not download and install this drivers since you already have a stable drivers.

Intel PRO Wireless Adapter
Windows 7: Download
Windows 8 : Download
Windows 10 : Automatically Installed, if not  use Intel Automatic Detection.

Mediatek Wireless Drivers 
(mainly for MT7630E and other RT version)
Windows 7: Download
Windows 8 : Download
Windows 10 : Download

Atheros QCA9000 Wireless Drivers
Windows 7 : Download
Windows 8 : Download
Windows 10 : Download

Realtek RT8188EE Wireless Adapter
Windows 7 : Download
Windows 8 : Download
Windows 10 : Download


Security
HP 3D Drive Guard (Also known as HP Smart Drive Hard Drive Protection)
Windows 7.Windows 8, Windows 10 : Download

Bluetooth:
Qualcomm QCA9000 Atheros Bluetooth 4.0 + HS
Windows 7, Windows 8 : Download - Original
Windows 10 : Download

Acer Launch Manager for Windows 10

WHAT IS LAUNCH MANAGER - WHAT DOES IT DO
It seems that no more Launch Manager downloads available for latest Acer notebook which pre-installed with Windows 10. Some of you might asking why we need to install it, What actually Launch Manager do?. The main function of Acer Dritek Launch Manager is to display particular function on your Screen/LCD whenever you pressed certain key or hotkey on your keyboard. A simple example and a very good reason to use Launch Manager is when you press the CAPS LOCK key, it will display an icon on your LED/LCD screen showing CAPS LOCK is ON or OFF.

We use hotkey a lot to change our Laptop setting such as Fn + F8 to mute and un-mute,  or Fn + left or right Arrow to change Volume if you are using 15 inch laptop.  Without Launch Manager, when you press the mute button, there are no LED light or any indicator saying your laptop is mute or not.  Further more, without launch manager, when you increase the volume using the hotkey, you will only see a single horizontal bar. With Launch manager you can see A speaker ICON with volume Bar.

Launch Manager Driver/Application for Windows 10.
Acer only uses Dritek Launch Manager, and even it is part of drivers downloads, it is only a software and Windows Version compatibility normally doesn't effect the requirement for installation.
You only need to install Windows 7 Version of the Launch Manager, I use it on my Acer E15 (E1-511-C8QG) and it works just fine.

Acer Launch Manager
Version 5.1.15
Download (Windows 10 32-bit and 64-bit)
Download (Windows 10 64-bit)

Installation:
Unzip the package (extract the files)
Find setup and double click to install
Reboot after installation, you will see the changes after a reboot.

Note : Also Compatible with Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1 and 10.

Acer Aspire V3-772G Windows 7 64-Bit Drivers and Installation

 Most Acer Aspire V3-772G pre-installed with Windows 8, and Acer support site provides Drivers only for Windows 8 , Windows 8.1 and Windows 10. Not all Windows 8 drivers will work on Windows 7. The other problem is you can't install Windows 7 without changing the UEFI BIOS into Legacy BIOS. You can change it by power on your V3 and press F2 repeatedly until you see BIOS screen pop-out. Using arrow key on your keyboard select BOOT on top, and on BOOT mode select Legacy.

After that, press F10 to Exit and save changes. You computer will restart and you can continue with Windows 7 installation.

Windows 7 Drivers for V3-772G Drivers Set

I list out the drivers in installation order. it is not compulsory to follow the order give but from my experience this the best way to install it. There are drivers which you need to choose such as wireless, you must identify what is your hardware and select the right drivers. If you want the easy way, download both and try which work for you. I recommend to read my guide to identify your hardware.

Chipset
You can easily get the latest Chipset driver from Intel : Intel Latest Chipset
Intel Chipset Installation Utility (8 Series) Version 9.4.0.1022
Download : From HP (SP63598) 
note 1: The drivers from HP tested and compatible with V3.
notes2 : Please read the TnC SP63598, and it is your responsibility to get HP permission to use this with your Acer V3. 

Graphic
Acer Aspire V3-772G use switchable graphics which means you have 2 graphic adapter. You need to install both graphic drivers:

Nvidia Graphic:
Nvidia GeForce 750M :
Version:  344.11-notebook-win8-win7-64bit-international-whql.
Download(Nvidia)

Intel Graphic
Intel Iris and  HD Graphic (HD4000/HD5000 Series)
Download : win64_15367
You can get the latest driver from Intel Download site and search for Intel HD 4000.

Intel AMT
IAMT - Intel Active Management Technology Version 8.0.0.1062
Download (Acer)

Touchpad
There are 2 types of touchpad for this mode, and you need to choose one base on your specification

Elantech Touchpad:
Version 11.6.23.203 (taken from Acer Aspire E1-572P)
Download (from Acer)

Synaptic Touchpad
Synaptic Touchpad version 16.3.12.37 : Download (Acer)
Download the latest drivers from synaptic here: Synaptic driver (Official release)

USB 3.0
Intel USB 3.0 PCH 8/9 Version 3.0.0.33 WHQL
Download from Microsoft
Microsoft always change the download link, I believe few month from now the link will expired, here is direct download link form Lenovo, remember to get permission from Lenovo first:
Download from Lenovo

LAN/Ethernet
Broadcom LAN Drivers  Version : 12.2.2.2
(Originally from Acer Aspire 5740)
Download from Acer

Wireless
There are 2 type of wireless, if you does not know which one, you can test which work for you.

Atheros Wireless LAN Driver : Version 10.0.0.38
Download (Acer)

Broadcom Wireless LAN Driver Version 5.100.82.112
Download (Acer)

Card Reader
Realtek Card Reader Driver Version 6.1.7601.85
Download (Acer)

Bluetooth
Atheros Bluetooth Driver Version : 6.5.0.2002
Download (Acer)
or
Broadcom Bluetooth Driver Version 7.4.0.126
Download

How to Enable AHCI Mode After Installing Windows

After Windows installation, you can't easily enable AHCI mode from IDE mode. You will notice that your computer will not boot. You will get a message saying "Boot device not found" or end up with Blue Screen - BSOD. What you actually need to do is change the Mode into AHCI first before installing Windows. Don't worry, here is how to enable AHCI mode after windows installation.

1. Boot to Windows using IDE mode. (Do not use AHCI mode).
2. Open registry editor (type regedit on search bar and press enter to open it)
3. Expand the list HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE / SYSTEM / CurrentControlset / Services.
4. Look for msahci, click on it
5. Look at the right panel, right click on start and select modify.
6. In the value Data insert value 0 (zero)
7. Click OK, close registry editor then reboot.
8. Enter Bios Upon power on and now you can enable AHCI mode.

The method above is a common steps I used (in Windows 7), however there is another way to do it and this steps works with Windows 10.

1. Boot in Your Windows normally, open command prompt as admin.

 2. We want to set our computer to boot in safe mode so, type:

bcdedit /set {current} safeboot minimal 

Then press enter

3. Restart your computer, Enter BIOS and change IDEO into AHCI. Press F10 to exit and save changes.

4. Now we want our computer to boot normally, so to cancel the safe mode once again open Command prompt as admin.

type

bcdedit /deletevalue {current} safeboot

Press enter and reboot.
Done.

Acer One 14 Drivers (Z1402) for Windows 7/8.1/10

Acer One 14 released for Windows 8.1 64-bit and Windows 10 64-bit. That's why you will only find 2 OS supported drivers on Acer website. Since most people currently prefer Windows 7 over Windows 8 and 10, here I list out all drivers for Windows 7,8 and 10.

Note : Windows 8 and 8.1 are similar system, hence Windows 8.1 drivers will work on Windows 8 system.

Audio
Realtek Audio Driver
Windows 7 (32/64-bit) : Download
Windows 8/8.1 (64-bit) :Download
Windows 10 (64-bit) : Download

Bluetooth
Realtek Bluetooth Driver
Windows 7 (32/64-bit) : Use Windows 8 Driver
Windows 8/8.1 (64-bit) :Download
Windows 10 (64-bit) : Download

Card Reader
Realtek Card Reader Driver (Broadwell)
Windows XP, Vista, 7 (32/64-bit) : Download
Windows 8/8.1 (64-bit) :Download
Windows 10 (64-bit) : Automatically Installed

Chipset
Intel Chipset Driver
Windows 7 (64-bit) : Download
Windows 7, 8/8.1 (32/64-bit) :Download
Windows 10 (64-bit) : Automatically Installed

Lan
Realtek LAN Driver
Windows 7 (32/64-bit) : Download
Windows 8/8.1 (64-bit) :Download
Windows 10 (64-bit) : Automatically Installed

TouchPad
Sentelic Touchpad Driver
Windows 7 (32/64-bit) : Download
Windows 8/8.1 (64-bit) :Download
Windows 10 (64-bit) : Download

TouchPad   
Synaptic Touchpad Driver 18.1.45.0     164.3 MB
Windows 7 (32/64-bit) : Download
Windows 8/8.1 (64-bit) :Download
Windows 10 (64-bit) : Download

Turbo Boost
Intel Turbo Boost Driver     10.0.30.1054     70.0 MB
Windows 7 (32/64-bit) : Download
Windows 8/8.1 (64-bit) :Download
Windows 10 (64-bit) : Download

VGA
Intel VGA Driver (Broadwell)     10.18.14.4156     115.0 MB
Windows 7 (64-bit) : Download
Windows 8/8.1 (64-bit) :Download
Windows 10 (64-bit) : Automatically Installed

Wireless LAN
Realtek RTL8188E Wireless LAN 802.11n PCI-E NIC
Windows 7 (32/64-bit) : Download
Windows 8/8.1 (64-bit) : Download
Windows 10 (64-bit) : Automatically Installed

How to Fix Acer Touchpad after Windows 10 Updates

Newest updates on Jan 31, which upgrade my current Windows 10 build has ruined my Touchpad functionality. It does not work at all, so first of all without USB Mouse I need to use my touchpad firt. What I did was press F2 upon power on to enter BIOS. Now I just set touchpad to basic so that I can use it with simple functionality without 2 finger gesture.

Now after checking device manager, the Elan touchpad finally show up, however I still want back the 2 finger gesture. After few research and few tweaks, the touchpad shows up after I change it back to advance in BIOS but I must tick View Hidden Device to see it on device manager. Next thing is my printer detected but not working. Now I know what I should do to fix this - Revert to previous Build.

I know what I exactly need to do, system restore. Sadly I did not set my C drive any restore point. So I left with one more options which is reset my Windows to previous Build.

Simply type reset this pc in your search bar, now on the next screen select second option which allows you to reset your pc into previous build.

Now just plug in power chord, the process takes about 30 minutes (for my laptop). When it restart the touchpad still does not work, but actually you just need to press Fn + F7 keys to re-activate your Touchpad, and I did get my 2 finger scrolling function.

Here is another guide I collected during my research to fix this problems, hope it will help you out too without having to revert to previous build:
http://laptop-driver.blogspot.com/2016/01/touchpad-not-working-in-windows-10.html

Asus p4s800 Drivers for Windows 7

Asus website only provide Windows XP drivers for this board. For Windows 7, after windows installation you will find the following drivers is missing:

1) Ethernet controller - Lan Drivers
2) Multimedia Audio Controller - Audio Drivers
3) Multimedia Controller- Audio Drivers
4) Multimedia Video Controller - Graphic Drivers
5) Video Controller.- Graphic Drivers

So here is the drivers you will need

LAN/ETHERNET INSTALLATION
SiS 900-Based PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter

1. Download your original Windows XP Drivers. Download
2. Extract the driver files. (remember the path of the extracted driver folder we will use it later)
3. Open device manager, right click on Ethernet controller and select update driver.
4. Click no to connect.
5. Click browse my computer and point to the folder we extracted earlier.
6. select the INF file in the WinXP folder.
7 Continue with on-screen instruction until installation finish.

AUDIO Driver
There are 2 drivers you can choose to install for audio, realtek AC97 or Soundmax Audio.
Soundmax Audio Driver : Download (Intel Website)
Realtek AC97 Audio : Download (Realtek Website)
Note: For realtek driver, click agree to tnc first to proceed to the download page.

Graphic Drivers
You onBoard Graphic Adapter would be SIS VGA,
Installation:
1. Download Windows XP Driver : Download
2. Extract the driver files. (remember the path of the extracted driver folder we will use it later)
3. Open device manager, right click on Multimedia Video Controller and select update driver.
4. Click no to connect.
5. Click browse my computer and point to the folder we extracted earlier.
6. select the sisagp.INF file in the extracted driver file : Located in AGP_1170 -AGP -AGP - current -WINXP

7. Continue with on-screen instruction until installation finish.

PCI Data Acquisition and Signal Processing Controller

Both PCI Data Acquisition and Signal Processing Controller refer to Intel� Dynamic Platform and Thermal Framework, also known as DPTF. The main function is to help enable thin, quiet, and cool platform designs. To solve the driver issue you need to download drivers provided by your laptop manufacturer.Is it important? I'm not so sure, but if you want my personal opinion, it would say it is not a big problem and will not bother my system. However, a user reported that without this driver his Yoga 13 (lenovo) getting slower.

Yellow mark on the PCI means your pc detect the hardware butdoes not recognize it.

 Note :
If you are using driver from other brand, such as using HP driver for your Asus notebook. You need to get permission from them first. Will it work? most of the time yes, but if you do get the permission, use it at your own risk.


The easiest way is to run windows automatic updates. However it is not guarantee that windows update will detect and download the drivers for you. Here is a quick list for most common model.

HP /Compaq:
Windows 7/8/8.1/10 (32 and 64-bit) : Download
Notes : This is the latest intel chipset driver for HP/Compaq model. The chipset will not only update the PCI Data Acquisition and Signal Processing Controller but also other Intel chipset component.

Lenovo:
Windows 8/8.1/10 : 64-bit (Yoga) :Download
Windows 8/8.1/10 : 64-bit (Thinkpad) : Download 

ASUS:
Windows 7/8 (32-64-bit) : Download

Advance User - Advance Installation. (If you prefer to get it from Microsoft)
If you want the driver from Microsoft, just go to Microsoft update catalog and search for  Intel� Dynamic Platform and Thermal Framework. Choose the latest version depend on your windows version. Here is the result when i run the search:

How to install?
First download the driver from the update catalog, here is the URL and open it using Internet explorer:

http://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=Intel(R)%20Dynamic%20Platform%20and%20Thermal%20Framework%20Manager%20

To download, click add, the view basket. Download the file. You will get a cabinet file (compressed file). Extarct it using Winrar or 7zip software. Now open device manager, right click on  PCI Data Acquisition and Signal Processing Controller and select update driver.
-Select advance
-Click Browse and point to the driver folder we extract earlier.
-Continue with on screeen installation until finish.

Need this driver for your model? leave a comment, I will add it for you.

Is It safe To Use Laptop Without Battery

The answer is YES. Most laptop manufacturer recommend to remove the battery if you are using power chord. This will increased your battery Life Span because like any other electronic device which will defect sooner or later with continuous usage.

It is recommend to keep your battery charged periodically (Once a week) to keep it functioning well. If you charged it at 100%, when you plug it again (a week later), do not be surprised if the charged percentage deplete. It is normal for a battery to deplete 10% - 20% without any usage.

Touchpad Not Working in Windows 10

Most of our  drivers automatically installed in Windows 10 and Windows Automatic updates. But sometimes the most compatible and newest version provided by Windows does not work as it should, such as you can't use the 2 finger scrolling.

Of course not all of us are tech savvy and have the knowledge to get the right and latest drivers. To put things simple, here is a simple guide to fix it.

1. Download the latest drivers
Most common laptop nowadays uses either synaptic (popular on Acer and HP) or Elantech.

For Synaptic just download the latest version from synaptic:
http://www.synaptics.com/en/drivers.php

For elantech you need to download this version:
Elantech_Touchpad_11.8.24.6 : Download link (for toshiba)
for other model just google YOURLAPTOPMODEL 11.8.24.6, example : ASUS 11.8.24.6

2. Uninstall driver and reboot

This simple steps proven worked on cetain model such as ASUS.
Go to Device manager (right click on windows icon and select device manager) - mice and other pointing devices - Right click on your pointing device displayed and reboot. (You may need to reboot twice).

If you have comments, feedback and suggestion do let me know in the comment section below.

HP DX6100 MT Windows XP/7 Drivers

If you went to HP support site, it only list out drivers for Windows XP and Vista and no support for Windows 7. Another thing is, there is no Audio driver for Windows XP listed, so here is the driver set you will need:

Windows XP:

1. Chipset : Automatically Installed
2. Audio :
-Install MS-UAA Patch First and reboot (IMPORTANT) : Download
-Install ADI AC97 Integrated Audio : Download

3. Graphic : (Choose one base on your model specs)
-Intel 915G Graphic : Download (Normally automatically installed)
-Nvidia graphic : Download

4. Modem : Agere (LSI) Soft Modem : Download

5. LAN/Ethernet:
-Realtek Ethernet Controller : Download
-Intel Gigabit Ethernet Controller : Download

Windows 7

1. Chipset :
Not important, Windows will update the necessary driver.
Or if you want it badly, get it here: Download from Intel

2. Audio : Download
Installation : Download the driver file, extract it, run to install. If failed, try to right click on setup and select run as admin.

3.  Graphic:
Intel 915 read the installation instruction here : Download and install
Nvidia Graphic : Let nvidia detect and give you the best driver: http://www.nvidia.com/Download/Scan.aspx?lang=en-us

The other drivers automatically installed.
If you have problem with audio, get me the hardware ID for the audio and post it here. Here is the guide to get the hardware ID.
http://laptop-driver.blogspot.my/2009/12/how-to-check-hardware-id.html

How to Find your Laptop Model Number

So what is your laptop number? or what is you motherboard model number? Actually it is easy to locate your laptop model or motherboard model number.

1. Open DirectX Diagnostic tools by typing DXDIAG on your search box select the result on the top of the search result as shown in the picture below.

This is how you open DirectX Diagnostic tools in Windows 10. If you are using other version of windows just hit CTRL + R button to open run and type in DXDIAG. There are bunch of tutorial on how to open dxdiag so I won't explain it here in details.

2. Press OK if a windows pop-up.

3. Now look at the system model, that is you actual model number.

Other Method?

1. Look at the back of your laptop, normally every laptop or PC will have a small sticker which shows your laptop model number. The picture below shows a sticker of a Acer laptop.

Model : Acer Aspire 3002WLCi (Just ignore the WLCi, you only need the number)

2. If there are a lot of number on the sticker, just use the serial number (S/N). Go to the laptop manufacturer support website and  enter your Serial number. It will tell you your model and provide every support available for your model. Here is an example if you are using acer support site: