Installing Nvidia Geforce8200 in CQ60 Guide

UPDATE...
NOTE:

THERE ARE TWO METHOD TO INSTALL IT IN WINDOWS XP.
1. MODDED DRIVERS
2. MANUAL INSTALLATION:

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1. MODDED DRIVERS
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The method below reported didn't work in some laptop, so here is the common drivers use to install the 8200 graphic:

go to this URL:
http://forums.laptopvideo2go.com/topic/24991-v18681-windows-xp-32bit-nvidia-oem/

OK, here is some advance installation method, we will modify the drivers by replace the INF files with Moded INF.
(what is INF? - every file have its own extension example for picture you have JPG or BMP, and video is MPG, FLV etc, so ther are files with INF file for the installation purpose which you will understand after reading the installayion guide below)

Download the Drivers from the URL i gave above, here is the link again:

http://forums.laptopvideo2go.com/topic/24991-v18681-windows-xp-32bit-nvidia-oem/

You have to download to files here Drivers and INF at the page i gave
1.Download the drivers
2.Then Download The INF
3.After download the drivers you will get 18681 file, double click and extract it, it will create the driver file.
4.Copy the INF file you downloaded and paste(replace) it in the extracted driver files.
6. Install and youre done.

p/s: my connection at home have some problems, when it fix i post the modded drivers so you do not need to modified it. Thanks.




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2. MANUAL INSTALLATION
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After you install 178.24_geforce_winxp_32bit_english_whql.exe from the link gave at the previous post,
you will get an error message "The Nvidia Setup program could not..............." and it will quit the installation, then do the following :

1. Open device manager by click start and select run, type: devmgmt.msc and click ok



2. There Under display right click unknown vga device (mark with yellow), update driver.



3. Select no to connect:

4. Select advance.
5. Select don't search, i will choose the driver.

And then Select Display adapters,next, choose the have disk button. and then click browse.

Browse to C:\nvidia\Win2k\178.24\English\nv4_disp

It will give you a list of models, there are 2 geforce 8200's in the list. Click the first one in the list and click ok.
It will give you the continue anyway option, proceed throught it,

Reboot computer.

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Installing conextant smart audio 221 Windows XP

This guide for most HP and Compaq Laptop especially CQ20 and V3700 and related model, you can leave your comments if you have problems.

AUDIO INSTALLATION:
1. Fisrt for Audio installation you need to install KB888111 first and restart.
MS UAA
Download (KB888111)
file name is SP32646

2. Download Your audio driver and extract it (you need winrar software to extract it)
Conexant SmartAudio 221:
Download

(link fixed but if it is deleted once again (since im not host the file) you can download it from other site by searching smartaudio221_360a)
1. Click start and select run, type "devmgmt.misc" like shown in the pictures below.


2. A windows will appear like pictures below, select the "Audio Device on HD" with the yellow mark, right click on it and select update driver.




3. Harware update wizard screen will appear, select no to connect, next

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4.Select Install from list specific location, next

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5. select don't search i will choose the driver to install, next


6. For the Hardware Type select 'Show All Devices'

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

7. then select browse:


8.Next...browse to the unzipped folder (i assume you extract it at desktop) and open the folder.

select xp32



choose the "WiSVHe5.inf".

click open, next
Ignore XP when it complains.
Reboot.

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Intel 82852/82855 Graphic Driver for Vista

Officially there are no drivers for intel 82852/82855 released for windows vista and windows 7. They are only available in windows XP. The trick that i always do with upgrading old models is install the XP driver in wndows vista using compatibility mode. Not only driver but this trick also work with windows 7.

1. Download the XP Driver form the manufacture (There are lower chance for the drievr to work if you download it from Intel).
example : Compaq V2000 Driver
(for compressed files, extract it first)

2. Right click on the driver select properties.

3. Select COMPATIBILITY.

4. Select run this program...'Windows XP'.

5. Right click again and select run as admin.

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follow guide here - 2 method, 2nd method proven worked.

UPDATE...
NOTE:

THERE ARE TWO METHOD TO INSTALL IT IN WINDOWS XP.
1. MODDED DRIVERS
2. MANUAL INSTALLATION:

==================
1. MODDED DRIVERS
==================
The method below reported didn't work in some laptop, so here is the common drivers use to install the 8200 graphic:

go to this URL:
http://forums.laptopvideo2go.com/topic/24991-v18681-windows-xp-32bit-nvidia-oem/

OK, here is some advance installation method, we will modify the drivers by replace the INF files with Moded INF.
(what is INF? - every file have its own extension example for picture you have JPG or BMP, and video is MPG, FLV etc, so ther are files with INF file for the installation purpose which you will understand after reading the installayion guide below)

Download the Drivers from the URL i gave above, here is the link again:

http://forums.laptopvideo2go.com/topic/24991-v18681-windows-xp-32bit-nvidia-oem/

You have to download to files here Drivers and INF at the page i gave
1.Download the drivers
2.Then Download The INF
3.After download the drivers you will get 18681 file, double click and extract it, it will create the driver file.
4.Copy the INF file you downloaded and paste(replace) it in the extracted driver files.
6. Install and youre done.

p/s: my connection at home have some problems, when it fix i post the modded drivers so you do not need to modified it. Thanks.




======================
2. MANUAL INSTALLATION
======================
After you install 178.24_geforce_winxp_32bit_english_whql.exe from the link gave at the previous post,
you will get an error message "The Nvidia Setup program could not..............." and it will quit the installation, then do the following :

1. Open device manager by click start and select run, type: devmgmt.msc and click ok



2. There Under display right click unknown vga device (mark with yellow), update driver.



3. Select no to connect:

4. Select advance.
5. Select don't search, i will choose the driver.

And then Select Display adapters,next, choose the have disk button. and then click browse.

Browse to C:\nvidia\Win2k\178.24\English\nv4_disp

It will give you a list of models, there are 2 geforce 8200's in the list. Click the first one in the list and click ok.
It will give you the continue anyway option, proceed throught it,

Reboot computer.

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Installing conextant smart audio 221 Windows XP

This guide for most HP and Compaq Laptop especially CQ20 and V3700 and related model, you can leave your comments if you have problems.

AUDIO INSTALLATION:
1. Fisrt for Audio installation you need to install KB888111 first and restart.
MS UAA
Download (KB888111)
file name is SP32646

2. Download Your audio driver and extract it (you need winrar software to extract it)
Conexant SmartAudio 221:
Download

(link fixed but if it is deleted once again (since im not host the file) you can download it from other site by searching smartaudio221_360a)
1. Click start and select run, type "devmgmt.misc" like shown in the pictures below.


2. A windows will appear like pictures below, select the "Audio Device on HD" with the yellow mark, right click on it and select update driver.




3. Harware update wizard screen will appear, select no to connect, next

---------------------------------------
4.Select Install from list specific location, next

--------------------------------------------------
5. select don't search i will choose the driver to install, next


6. For the Hardware Type select 'Show All Devices'

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

7. then select browse:


8.Next...browse to the unzipped folder (i assume you extract it at desktop) and open the folder.

select xp32



choose the "WiSVHe5.inf".

click open, next
Ignore XP when it complains.
Reboot.

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If the Nvidia Driver didn't work read here.

1. Download the following driver (for 32 bit select windows 7):

Windows 7: Download
Windows 7 64-bit : Download

2. Install it, if it resulting in error continue with next step. (it will create a nvidia folder in C)

3. Download this file inf file (After click the link you will be redirect to the download page - click modified inf to begin download):
197.16, here 32bit
197.16 here 64bit


4. Go to C:\NVIDIA\DisplayDriver\197.16\WinVista_Win7_32@64\English\Display.driver paste the INF we download in step 3 there. (if it prompt to replace the file select replace)

5. Then again go to C:\NVIDIA\DisplayDriver\197.16\WinVista_Win7_32@64\English and run setup. it will resulting prompt not recognize etc but continue with installation.

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ATI Mobility Radeon HD4530 Windows XP Drivers

ATI MOBILITY RADEON HD 4530
select full catalyst suite and select either 32-bit or 64-bit. For end-user recommended 32-bit if you didn't know whic OS you use.

YOU NEED THIS MATERIAL:
1.Download MSXML 6.0 from Microsoft. (Default in Vista) - Install.

2. ATI MOBILITY RADEON HD 4530 CATALYST
Download

3.then Download ATI Mobility Modder.
Download (Official website)
Donwload (mediafire)

4. and Download NetFramework.
Net framework 2.0
Download

5: Run the downloaded driver, let it extract into c:/ATI/SUPPORT - but cancel the installation once the driver is extracted.

6: Run Mobility Modder - browse to the driver in C:ATI/SUPPORT/ - an example of Catalyst 7.4 would be C:\ATI\SUPPORT\7-4_vista32_dd_ccc_enu_44985 - hit modify. Wait until driver is modified.

8: In Vista, go to C:\ATI\SUPPORT\7-4_vista32_dd_ccc_enu_44985 (Or whatever the driver installation folder was called), and run the SETUP.EXE. Please note you might see a "Driver is not WHQL certified", ignore this, as it is a side effect of the modification.

9: Wait until Install is finished and reboot.

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Installing Conexant CX20468-31 AC97 Audio Driver in windows 7

This is my suggestion base on information i collected on the web, so your feedback are most appreciated.

INSTALLING  Conexant CX20468-31 AC97 Audio Driver IN WINDOWS 7.

Before using using this guide below, i recommend you to try install this drivers first see if it works or not:


Conexant CX20468-31 AC97 Audio Driver and Audio Driver EQ
Download SP34789

and also this driver which i already modified:

SP30399 (mod)
SP34798(mod)

If failed this guide may help you to install it.
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There are 2 method to install:


1. Edit the drivers ID
2. Manually install the drivers via task manager




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1. Edit the driver files
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1. Download the

WINDOWS XP DRIVERS
Conexant CX20468-31 AC97 Audio Driver and Audio Driver EQ
Download SP30399


2. right click and select run as administrator,

3. Then proceed the installation until the installation windows appear.

4. install it and ignore if its error, now we need to find our audio hardware ID first.

Follow Guide here to find your hardware ID, when you get it remember to paste the hardware ID in notepad (for further reference). The result should be like this, the ID is mine realtek audio and not conextant so your ID may differ from mine:

6. Now open c:\swsetup\sp30399

7. Now in the sp30399 folder find the qta3091.inf and open the files.

8. Now find the values i highlight in the picture below.

9. Then paste your hardware ID below the line %*WDM_AMCAUD.DeviceDesc%=WDM_AMCAUD,PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4370&SUBSYS_3091103C with your hardware ID  in STEP 4.

so the line may look like this:

[Conexant]
%*WDM_AMCAUD.DeviceDesc%=WDM_AMCAUD,PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4370&SUBSYS_3091103C
%*WDM_AMCAUD.DeviceDesc%=WDM_AMCAUD,PCI\VEN_10B9&DEV_5451&SUBSYS_0024103C&REV_02

Notes: 
The method above use the SP30399 which is XP drivers, you may also test with SP37489 using the same method.



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2. Manual Installation
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You need to download and install  SP34789
1.First open device manager by click start and select run type "devmgmt.msc" as shown in the pictures below.


 
 2. Then on the audio with yellow mark right click and select update driver.

 3. Then select browse my computer for the Driver software

4.Then select let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer.

5. Then select have disk and select browse

6. Browse to SP34789 and select the Qta3091.inf.
7. Proceed with on screen instruction. Ignore if it complaint.

NOTE:
you may also try with SP30399 at step 5.

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