Free Driver Downloads

IMPORTANT: the link for download sometime not working if you click on it. Just copy the link with the blue colour(all of them) and paste into the address bar.TQ

nstall UAA first before audio driver
UAA Driver

::click the link or copy paste the link into your browser::

ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/softpaq/sp30001-30500/sp30301.exe

or

ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/softpaq/sp32501-33000/sp32646.exe

or

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareDescription.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&swItem=PSG_I22669-107348&jumpid=reg_R1002_USEN

Note: Please copy the entire link starting from "ftp" to "exe" and paste it in the address

bar of the browser in your computer and press enter.

Conexant CX20549-12 High Definition Audio driver:

ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp36001-36500/sp36090.exe

1. Click on Start and select Run. Now type devmgmt.msc and press enter.
2. Right click on "Audio device on High Definition Audio Bus" and click Update driver.
3. Select "Install from a list or specific location"
4. Click Next. Then select "Don't search, I will choose the driver to install"
5. Click Next and then select "Sound, video and game controller" from the list.
6. Click Next and then click Have Disk.
7. Click Browse C:\swsetup\sp36090 folder and select the .inf (wis30b2a) file and click open and Continue with the onscreen instructions.

Similarly install Modem Drivers:

Conexant CX20548 Modem Driver for Microsoft Windows XP

ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp36001-36500/sp36089.exe

1.Right click on "Modem device on High Definition Audio Bus" and click Update driver.
2. Select "Install from a list or specific location"
3. Click Next. Then select "Don't search, I will choose the driver to install"
4. Click Next and then select "Modem" from the list.
5. Click Next and then click Have Disk.
6. Click Browse C:\swsetup\sp33890 folder and select the .inf (wis30b2b) file and click open

and Continue with the onscreen instructions.

Video:

http://downloadmirror.intel.com/15766/a08/winxp_14331.exe

Chipset:

http://downloadmirror.intel.com/13799/eng/ChipUtil.exe

Realtek RTL8100CL/RTL8110Sb NIC Driver

ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp30001-30500/sp30156.exe

Intel Pro Wireless:
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp33001-33500/sp33404.exe
or
ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/softpaq/sp33001-33500/sp33404.exe
or
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp32001-32500/sp32156.exe
or
ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/softpaq/sp32001-32500/sp32156.exe

Quick launch button software:

ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp33001-33500/sp33258.exe

or

ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softlib/software8/COL18360/ch-47422-1/sp33258.exe

Synaptics Touchpad drivers:

ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp35001-35500/sp35444.exe

or

ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp32501-33000/sp32647.exe

Please do not click the link, copy and paste the entire link in a new browser and click enter.

Installation Instructions

1. Download the SoftPaq .EXE file to a directory on your hard drive.
2. Execute the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions.
Next restart notebook.

HP Help and Support for Microsoft Windows XP :

ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp36501-37000/sp36545.exe

This system has been shipped with Integrated audio Controller with 8-channel high-definition audio built into chipset GeForce 6150SE nForce 430 chipset.
The drivers for Win XP Pro SP2:
Click the link below to download
ftp://202.65.194.212/pc/audio/WDM_R212.zip
or
ftp://202.65.194.212/pc/audio/WDM_R212.exe

1.Nvidia Chipset

install and reboot.If offered,choose the option to install ONLY the drivers.
nForce 630a - Windows XP/2000
version: 14.10
Release Date: May 3rd, 2007
WHQL Certified
Download

http://www.nvidia.com/object/nforce_630a_winxp2k_14.10.html
(in any case the link is broken go to nvdia website and search for nforce 630a.
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2. Nvidia Graphics:
Download

http://drivers.softpedia.com/get/GRAPHICS-BOARD/NVIDIA/NVIDIA-32bit-ForceWare-GeForce-Go-15655.shtml
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3.Broadcom Wireless:

file name:

sp37950.exe (6.9 MB)

Download
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareDescription.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&swItem=ob-55703-1&jumpid=reg_R1002_USEN


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MS UAA((required with a reboot before Conexant)):

http://www.mediafire.com/?4ben9zlesng


Conexant SmartAudio 221:

http://www.mediafire.com/?dg0cmmkm4y4

Use this for audio.Unzip to a folder.Run installer.if it errors use Device Manager.

From Device Manager,right click "Audio Device on HD",choose Update driver,

No to connect,

Install from a list or specific location,

Select Don't Search, I will choose the driver to install,

For the Hardware Type select 'Show All Devices'

Remove the check from "Show Compatible Hardware" and click on "Have Disk".

Next...browse to the unzipped folder and choose the "WiSVHe5.inf".

Ignore XP when it complains.
Reboot.

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.Net Framework>>>required for Quick Launch:

Download

Use this models Vista driver page for HP Quick Launch, Ricoh Card Reader,and Alps Touchpad.Yes,they work in XP.

Download

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Conexant Modem:

ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp37501-38000/sp37817.exe

Some of the Webcams work with no extra driver.Others work better with Vista driver,such as:

ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp34501-35000/sp34746.exe

original solution from: cheryl.G at hp forum