Windows 7 Upgrade Issue
Most of the Drivers installed in windows 7, The main problems with Compaq Presario V6000 upgrade is, when you look at the device manager ; video graphic drivers, base system drivers, co-processor and unknown device marked with yellow triangle which means the drivers is missing.
Read Before Install
1. Early V6000 model use conextant audio drivers (V6000, V6100, V6200, V6300) While V6400 and above have 2 different applicable audio either conextant or Realtek.
2. Run Windows Automatic updates, normally updates for Nvidia and Intel graphic card is available.
3. Check which drivers you need. If your audio and wireless works, do not install the drivers again. To check your drivers status you can refer to my tutorial here.
4. For model with Intel Nvidia chipset, Ethernet controller drivers will install with chipset drivers.
5. From my experience the driver you will need is: Graphic (Nvidia), card reader, Quick Launch and for model with fingerprint need the fingerprint drivers.
5. From my experience the driver you will need is: Graphic (Nvidia), card reader, Quick Launch and for model with fingerprint need the fingerprint drivers.
Compaq Presario V6000 Chipset for Windows 7 Drivers (intel Processor)
Chipset Driver
Intel Chipset Installation Utility
Version 9.1.1.1025 2.3MB
Download
Storage
Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver
Version 10.1.2.1004 6.6MB
Download
LAN/Ethernet
Realtek RTL8101E Family PCI-E Fast Ethernet NIC Driver
Version 7.02 5.9MB (for Intel processor)
Download (Realtek)
Storage:
Intel Matrix Storage Manager
Version:8.9.0.1023
Download
Compaq Presario V6000 Chipset for Windows 7 Driver (AMD Processor)
Chipset Driver For AMD Processor
NVIDIA nForce MCP77MV Chipset Driver
Version 15.46A 59.4MB
Download (32-bit) - recommended
Download (64-bit)
Chipset Driver For AMD Processor
NVIDIA nForce AR Chipset Driver
Version 13.11 REV: A 21.6MB
Download
(nForce AR normally apply to latest V6000 model such as V69XX, i recommend try which work for you.)
Compaq Presario V6000 Windows 7 Drivers
1. This drivers applies to both Compaq Presario with Intel and AMD processor.
2. There are more than 1 graphics driver available, normally most V6000 series use Nvidia graphic, but choose the drivers base on your specs.
3. There are 2 wireless drivers available. Choose base on your specs.
Graphic Drivers:
There are 2 graphics drivers for this model, Intel and Nvidia, choose base on your specs.
Mobile Intel 965 Express Chipset Family Video Driver
Version 8.15.10.1867 (32-bit) 23MB
Version 8.15.10.1867 (64-bit) 23MB
Download (32-bit)
Download (64-bit)
Intel 945/965 Graphics Driver for Microsoft Windows 7
Version 8.15.10.1930 22MB (32-bit)
Version 8.15.10.1912 24MB (64-bit)
Download (32-bit)
Download (64-bit)
Nvidia GeForce GO 6150M, 7150M, 7200M, 7400M or 7600M
Version 179.48 122MB
Download
Graphic Driver
Nvidia 8400M GS 8600M GS 132MB
Download (32-bit)
Download (64-bit)
Audio DriverIntel 945/965 Graphics Driver for Microsoft Windows 7
Version 8.15.10.1930 22MB (32-bit)
Version 8.15.10.1912 24MB (64-bit)
Download (32-bit)
Download (64-bit)
Nvidia GeForce GO 6150M, 7150M, 7200M, 7400M or 7600M
Version 179.48 122MB
Download
Graphic Driver
Nvidia 8400M GS 8600M GS 132MB
Download (32-bit)
Download (64-bit)
Conexant High-Definition Audio Driver
Version:4.15.0.50 A, 3.57M
Download
Audio
Realtek High Definition Audio Driver
Version 6.0.1.6291 Rev. A, 79MB
Modem -conexant Conexant HDAUDIO Soft Data Fax Modem with SmartCP Driver
Version 7.61.0.0 REV: A 10.74MB
Download
Modem - motorolla
Motorola SM56 Data/Fax Modem Driver
Version 6.12.25.5 A, 3.22MB
Download
Webcam-Driver + Firmware
HP Webcam Driver with Firmware Upgrade
Version:1.00.1.1 A, 8.02M
Download
(install in compatibility mode for windows vista)
Webcam-Driver Only
HP 1.3 MegaPixel (MP) Webcam Software Drivers
Version 1.0, 4MB
Download
(install in compatibility mode for windows vista)
Touchpad
Synaptics TouchPad Driver
Version 16.0.1.0 108MB
Download
Input
HP Quicklaunch Button
Version 6.50.13.1 24.56MB
Download
Card Reader
Ricoh 5-in-1 Card Reader Driver (Rc58xx)
Version 2.10.00.04, 4.7MB
Download
Fingerprint
AuthenTec Inc. AES2501 Fingerprint Driver
Version:7.9.0.4 A, 6.83M
Download
(install in compatibility mode for windows vista)
Wireless
Intel PRO/Wireless Drivers for Microsoft Windows 7
Version 13.0 12.08MB
Download
Broadcom Wireless LAN Driver For Windows 7
Version: 5.60.48.35 20.7MB
Download
Atheros Wireless LAN Driver For Windows 7
Version 1.00 20.94MB
Download
Utilities
HP Wireless Assistant
Version: 3.50.12.1 REV: A 3.80MB
Download
Software Support for HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth Wireless Technology for Microsoft Windows 7
Version 7 (oct 19) 58MB
Download
Webcam Software
Cyberlink YouCam Software
Version:2.0.3115, 51.15M
Download
Additional Information
1. For Nvidia graphic drivers if the drivers above failed to install, use this drivers:
Original Driver | Modded Drivers
2. If you have your vista drivers, normally some driver will work on windows 7 by run it as admin and set the compatibility mode for windows vista.
3. Fingerprint: Model with fingerprint driver can install this driver and install in compatibility mode for windows vista is recommended.
4. For base system device, it will disappear in device manager after installing card reader. For co-processor the driver is not important. However if you want to install it right click on it and select update driver. Select "browse my computer for.." clekc browse and point to c:\swsetup\sp45168.
5. For unknown device it will solve after installing HP Quicklaunch Button.
6. If you have problems, leave your comment and state your V6000 specific series (example: V6423US)