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Compaq Presario CQ42 Notebook PC and HP G42 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide SUMMARY This guide is a troubleshooting reference used for maintaining and servicing the computer.
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Model: HP G42
Manufacture: Hewlett Packard
Compatibility: Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 (32-bit and 64-bit)
IMPORTANT NOTES:
1. For HP G42 Model With AMD Processor do not Install Chipset, MEI, Intel Turbo Boost and storage driver.
Drivers: Windows XP and Windows 7/8/8.1
Chipset
Intel Chipset Installation Utility
Version 9.1.1.1023 A, 2.29MB Windows XP
Version:9.1.1.1025 A, 2.3MB Windows 7
Windows 8 - Automatically Installed , if not:
(use windows automatic updates, windows 7 drivers reported work or get the latest chipset driver from https://downloadcenter.intel.com by typing version 9.4.0.1026)
MEI
Intel Management Engine Interface (MEI) Driver
Version:6.0.0.1179 A, 5.36M Windows XP/Windows 7
Version 8.1.0.1263, 31.71M Windows 8/8.1
Intel TB
Intel Turbo Boost Technology Driver
Version 1.0,1002 A, 3M Windows XP
Version 1.0.1.1002 3.04MB Windows 7
Storage
Intel Matrix Storage Manager Driver (win XP)
Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver (win 7/8/8.1)
Version 8.9.4.1004 A, 21.65MB Windows XP
Version:9.6.2.1001 A, 9.69M Windows 7
Version 11.6.0.1030 Windows 8/8.1
Input Keyboard and Mouse
HP Quick Launch Software
Version 6.40 B, 19.65MB Windows XP
Version 1.00 A, 6.63M Windows 7
Version 3.00 7.51MB Windows 8/8.1
Audio
Realtek High-Definition (HD) Audio Driver
Version 5.10.0.6122 A 85.5MB Windows XP
Version:6.0.1.6206, 100.67M Windows 7
Latest Driver Version (current R2.73) Windows8/8.1
Touchpad
Synaptics TouchPad Driver
Version 15.0.18.0 A, 38.9MB Windows XP
Version:15.1.6.64, 42.09M Windows 7
Version 16.2.10.12, 125.7M Windows 8/8.1
Latest Driver Version Windows Vista/7/8/8.1
Card Reader
Realtek USB 2.0 Card Reader
Version 6.1.7600.30105 A, 7.46M Windows XP
Version 6.1.7600.30120 A, 8.53MB Windows 7
Version 1.30, 11.39M Windows 8/8.1
Latest Driver Version Windows XP/7/8/8.1
LAN - Ethernet
Realtek PCI-E NIC LAN Driver
Version 5.760.503.2010, 5.59MB Windows XP
Version 7.18.322.2010 A, 5.65MB Windows 7
Version n/A (latest) Windows 8/8.1
Graphic/VGA/Video Drivers
Notes: For windows XP there are only one graphic driver to choose while in windows 7 there are 2 Intel graphic driver available. Model with AMD graphic drivers must install AMD graphic driver first before Intel, the other driver for Intel (switchable graphic) automatically installed along AMD graphic driver installation. For windows 8, you need to read installation guide for Intel 4 series chipset.
Intel 4 Series Express Chipset Family Graphics Driver
Version 6.14.10.5189 A, 20.4MB Windows XP (32 and 64-bit)
Version:8.15.10.2086 A, 39.34M Windows 7 (32-bit)
Version:8.15.10.2086 A, 41.18M Windows 7 (64-bit)
In Box Driver (auto) : Installation and Driver Windows 8
Intel High-Definition (HD) Graphics Driver
(Windows XP doesn't have to use this driver )
Version:8.15.10.2086 A, 40.04M (32-bit) Windows 7 (32-bit)
Version:8.15.10.2086 A, 41.90M (64-bit) Windows 7 (64-bit)
Windows 8 In Box Driver (auto) or AMD Driver will install the driver :
If not, Installation and Driver Windows 8
AMD High-Definition Graphics Driver
For ATI Radeon HD 4XXX series (Legacy Drivers)
Version 8.753.0.0, 178.42MB Windows XP
Version:8.771.2.4000, 134.51M Windows 7
Latest AMD 13.1 Catalyst Version Windows 8 32-bit Windows 8 64-bit
Bluetooth
2 available drivers, choose 1 base on your specification.
Broadcom 2070 Bluetooth Software and DriverVersion:7, 58.51M
Windows XP/7
Ralink/Motorola Bluetooth Adapter Driver
Version:3.0.42.285, 68.25M Windows XP/7
Windows 8 :
install windows 7 driver in compatibility mode (stable than latest version), or use the latest version
Broadcom 2070: version 12.0.0.2100 Download
Ralink/Motorola Bluetooth Application Version 9.2.10.8 Download
Wireless
There are 5 available Wireless Drivers, choose one (1) only base on your specification.
Atheros 2011 Wireless LAN Driver
Version:9.20, 81.94M Windows XP/Vista/7
Version 1.00 (atheros ar9xxx series) Windows 8
Version 10.0.0.251 Rev. A (AR9000 series) Windows 8
Ralink 802.11 b/g/n WiFi Adapter
Version:3.1.16.1, 10.28M Windows XP/Vista/7
Version 5.0.2.0 Windows 8 (also supported xp/vista/7)
Intel PRO/Wireless Drivers for Microsoft Windows
Version 14.0 14.64M Windows XP
Version:13.4, 15.0M Windows 7
Version 15.5.0.42 Windows 8
Realtek RTL8191SE 802.11b/g/n Wireless LAN Driver
Version:2011.0.204.2010, 20.55M Windows XP/7
Windows 8 : Run automatic Update or if you wish to install it manually read here.Broadcom Wireless LAN Driver for Microsoft Windows
Version 5.60.350.6 , 10.28MB Windows XP
Version:5.60.350.6, 20.68M Windows 7
Version 6.30.59.49, 24.5M Windows 8
Tools and Utilities
Optional Installation, without this tools and utilities you notebook device still function properly.
HP Power Manager Utility Software
Version 1.00 A, 1.49MB Download
Advanced Format Hard Disk Information Tool
Version:1.0, 22.17M Download
HP Support Assistant
Version:5.2.9.2, 35.33M Download
Compaq Cq57 Drivers
HP Power Manager Utility Software
Version:1.00 A, 1.49M Download
HP Software Framework
Version:4.0.108.1, 3.89M Download
LightScribe System Software
Version:1.18.20.1, 11.74M Download
HP Advisor Software
Version:3.4.12850.3526, 67.95M Download
HP Wireless Assistant
Download Driver Compaq
Version 3.50.12.1 Download
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