Installation:
1. Install according to order (recommended).
2. This model design for windows vista and windows 7, so the drivers is listed base on compatible drivers available on the Hp website, vendor website and my personal experience installing window xp on this model.
3. If you need tutorial installing windows xp for CQ60 you can read it here.
Drivers
Chipset
Nvidia Nforce Chipset Driver
Version 15.26 WHQL 162MB
Download
Graphic
Nvidia Geforce8200M G Graphics Card:
Version 178.24WHQL 84MB
Download
If direct install failed follow guide here
Audio Drivers:
Conextant High definition Audio Driver
Have disk method is required, read the instruction here: Download Page
Bluetooth:
HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Version 5.1E 94.68M
Download
Card Reader
Realtek USB 2.0 Card Reader
Version 6.1.7600.48 7.96MB
Download
Wireless Driver:
There are 3 wireless drivers. Choose base on your specs.
Atheros 2011 Wireless LAN Driver
Version 1.10 79.23MB (all OS)
Download
Broadcom Wireless Drivers
Version5.10.91.8 10MB
Download
Intel PRO/Wireless Drivers:
(requires windows installer 3.0 installed first)
Version 5.20 4MB
Download
Button:
HP Quick-launch Button
Version 6.40B 19MB
Download
Touchpad:
Synaptics Touchpad Driver
Version:9.1.11 Q, 16.93M
Download
Webcam
Cyberlink youcam software 2.0 + Driver
Download
Tools and Utilities
Lightscribe System Software:
Version 1.18.1.1 A 8.4M
Download
HP Wireless Assistant
Version:3.50.11.2, 3.81M
Download
Motorola SoftStylus
Version:2.2.119.2, 42.73M
Download
Resources:
1. Audio Drivers : If you want to get the audio drivers provided by Microsoft, go to Microsoft update catalog using Internet Explorer browser. Search for " Conextant High Definition Smart Audio 221". On the search result look for version 3.49.4.51 date: 6/11/2008size: 783kb. Install manually via device manager using the same method to install the conextant audio explained on this link.
2. Previous version of Nvidia chipset driver 15.24 available here.
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Chipset:
Intel Chipset Installation Utility and Driver
Version 9.1.1.1022, 2MB Download
Audio Drivers:
Conexant Audio Drivers
First Download This drivers (choose 1)
Download (sp33443.exe)
Download (sp35908.exe)
(if failed to install, Mod the driver using this mod method)
Audio Driver - 2
Realtek Audio Driver AC 97 (For newer model)
Download
Touchpad
Synaptics Touchpad Driver
Version:13.0.4.0 A, 26.26M Download
Input -QL
HP Quick Launch Buttons
Version:6.50.4.2, 23.37M Download
HP Optical USB Mobile Mouse Driver
Version:2.0 A, 17.77M Download
(install in compatibility mode for windows vista)
Modem
Conexant Modem Drivers
Version: 7.61.00.00 A, 28MB
Download
Graphic Drivers
Mobile Intel 945GM Express Chipset Family Driver
Download (32 and 64-bit)
NVIDIA GeForce Go 7200 Driver
Download 32-bit
Download (64-bit)
Wireless Driver
Broadcom 4321/ 43xx Wireless Driver
version 5.60.18.8, 21MB Download
Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965/3945/2915/2200 Network Connection
Version 13.4, 15MB Download
Card Reader
Texas Instruments PCI (TI-PCI) 6xx1/7xx1 Cardbus
Version 2.0.0.1A 3.6MB
Download
1. Open device manager by click start and type DEVMGMT.MSC on the search box.
2. Under Other device, you will have PCI device or Base device or SD card controller marked with yellow listed.
3. Right click on it and select update driver.
4. Select "Browse My computer for Driver software".
5. Select "let me pick from a list of device drivers from my computer".
6. Click Have Disk" and click "Browse"
7. Point to "c:swsetupsp30714BaseWindows iinst and select TIFMICON.inf, there are 2 other inf file available, you may choose the other 2 if the first one didnt fully install the drivers.
8. Click Open, - OK then continue with on-screen instruction until installation finsih.
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AUDIO:
Compaq Presario CQ56-105SL Audio Driver
Realtek High Definition Audio Driver (32 and 64 bit)
Download
Graphic:
Compaq Presario CQ56-105SL Graphic Driver
ATI Mobility Radeon Graphics Driver and Catalyst Control Center
Download
Wireless:
Compaq Presario CQ56-105SL Wireless and Network Driver
CQ56 model equip with different wifi devices, so choose base on your specs, If you confuse what wireless device your laptop have, try Install and see which work for you, installing wrong driver will not harm your system.
1 Atheros 2011 Wireless LAN Driver :
Download
2. Ralink 2011 802.11 b/g/n WiFi Adapter :
Download
3. Intel PRO/Wireless Drivers for Microsoft Windows 7 :
Download
4. Realtek RTL8191SE 802.11b/g/n Wireless LAN Driver:
Download
5. Ralink/Motorola Bluetooth Adapter Driver
Download
LAN/ETHERNET
Realtek NIC LAN Driver
Download
CARD READER
Realtek 2.0 Card Reader Driver
Download
QUICKLAUNCH:
HP Quicklaunch Button
Download
TOUCHPAD
Synaptic Touchpad Drivers
Download
NOTE: There are no official release for webcam so recommend you to use this driver if you need it.
WEBCAM
Cyberlink youcam software 2.0
Download
HP Webcam
Download
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Note that, for most model similar to this v3700 (AMD) model which using nvidia chipset driver, the LAN/Ethernet driver will installed along with the chipset driver installation. If there are problems installing the drivers, leave your comments.
Chipset Driver:
6.86_nforce_win2kxp
Download
(this also will install your Ethernet drivers)
DISPLAY/GRAPHIC DRIVER:
NVIDIA MCP67M Graphics/Video Driver
file name: (SP33760.exe)
Download
WIRELESS:
Broadcom Wireless LAN Driver:
File name: (SP3308.exe)
Download
CARD READER:
Ricoh 5-in-1 Card Reader Host Controller and Driver:
File Name: (sp33020.exe)
Download
LAN/ETHERNET
(in case after the chipset installation the LAN/Ethernet drivers not detected use try this drivers)
Download
Driver installation instructions:
1) Click Start button
2) Go to Run option and type in the text box as "devmgmt.msc" and press Enter key.
3) Under the Other Devices, right click on the "Network controller" and select the "Update driver" option.
And specify the location as "Automatically"
AUDIO:
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First you need to Install Pacth (MS-UAA).
Microsoft Universal Audio Architecture (UAA) Bus Driver for High Definition Audio
MS-UAA:
(File Name: SP32646)
Download
restart and then install:
Audio driver :
Conexant High-Definition SmartAudio 221 Driver
File Name: sp33543.exe
Download
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INSTRUCTION FOR AUDIO INSTALLATION:
Installing this driver may result in an error. But continue with the following steps to get the audio driver installed correctly.
1. Click on Start and select Run. Now type devmgmt.msc and press enter.
2. Right click on "Audio Driver" and click Update driver.
3. Select "Install from a list or specific location".
4. Click Next. Then select "Dont search, I will choose the driver to install".
5. Click Next and then select "Audio" from the list.
6. Click Next and then click Have Disk.
7. Click Browse C:swsetupsp33543 folder and select the .inf (wis30b2a) file and click open and Continue with the onscreen instructions.
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MODEM:
Conexant HDAUDIO Soft Data Fax Modem with SmartCP Driver :
File Name: SP33340
File Name: Download
If installing the modem driver resulting in error follow this instruction (same method to install audio):
1. Click on Start and select Run. Now type devmgmt.msc and press enter.
2. Right click on "Audio Driver" and click Update driver.
3. Select "Install from a list or specific location".
4. Click Next. Then select "Dont search, I will choose the driver to install".
5. Click Next and then select "Audio" from the list.
6. Click Next and then click Have Disk.
7. Click Browse C:swsetupsp33340 folder and select the .inf file and click open and Continue with the onscreen instructions.
QUICK LAUNCH/BUTTON:
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Net framework 2.0
Download
(require before Quicklauch)
Quick Launch Buttons :
File Name: sp33035.exe
Download
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TOUCHPAD:
Synaptics Touchpad Drivers :
File Name: SP32647
Download
WEBCAM:
1.3 webcam driver
Download
PROCESSOR UPDATE:
AMD Processor Update:
Download
HP Battery Check:
Download
Bluetooth: (if you have bluetooth)
Download
HP Wireless Assistant:
Download
Lightscribe:
Download
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