Windows 8 Upgrade Note:
1. Most of the drivers installed in windows 8, in case there are driver missing you can download the drivers below.
2. Run Microsoft updates to check the latest drivers available.
3. Drivers that available on Microsoft update includes graphic, audio, LAN, USB 3.0 and card reader.
Chipset
Intel Chipset Installation Utility
Version 9.4.0.1026, 5.4MB Windows 8 64-bit
Graphic
Intel HD 3000 (2nd Generation i3) Graphic
Version : 15.28.20.3347 Windows 7/ Windows 8/8.1 32-bit
Version : 15.28.20.64.3347 Windows 7/Windows 8/8.1 64-bit
SATA
Intel Serial ATA AHCI Drivers
Version 11.5.0.1207, 0.3MB Windows 8 32-bit
Version 11.7.1.1001, 8.7MB Windows 8 64-bit
Audio
Conexant High Definition Smart Audio Driver
Version 8.54.14.50 Windows XP/7/8/8.1
(If installation failed, install in compatibility mode for windows 7.)
LAN
Atheros AR813x/815x PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet Controller (NDIS 6.30) Driver
Version 2.1.0.4 94KB Windows 8/8.1 32-bit
version 2.1.0.4 100KB Windows 8/8.1 64-bit
LAN Installation:
(extract the driver using winrar or 7z software first.)
1. Open device manager by press Windows + R Button
2. Look for Network adapter marked with yellow.
3. Right click and select update driver.
4. Select browse computer for driver software.
5. Click browse and point to the driver folder we extract earlier.
Other Driver:
For other driver just use original windows 7 drivers for your model. Install all the drivers in compatibility mode (tutorial with picture here ) for windows 7. First extract the driver file, right click on setup - properties - compatibility -run this program in compatibility mode for, select windows 7.
Touchpad: Download
USB 3.0 : Download (renesas USB 3.0)
Webcam : Download
Card Reader: Download
1. Most of the drivers installed in windows 8, in case there are driver missing you can download the drivers below.
2. Run Microsoft updates to check the latest drivers available.
3. Drivers that available on Microsoft update includes graphic, audio, LAN, USB 3.0 and card reader.
Chipset
Intel Chipset Installation Utility
Version 9.4.0.1026, 5.4MB Windows 8 64-bit
Graphic
Intel HD 3000 (2nd Generation i3) Graphic
Version : 15.28.20.3347 Windows 7/ Windows 8/8.1 32-bit
Version : 15.28.20.64.3347 Windows 7/Windows 8/8.1 64-bit
SATA
Intel Serial ATA AHCI Drivers
Version 11.5.0.1207, 0.3MB Windows 8 32-bit
Version 11.7.1.1001, 8.7MB Windows 8 64-bit
Audio
Conexant High Definition Smart Audio Driver
Version 8.54.14.50 Windows XP/7/8/8.1
(If installation failed, install in compatibility mode for windows 7.)
LAN
Atheros AR813x/815x PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet Controller (NDIS 6.30) Driver
Version 2.1.0.4 94KB Windows 8/8.1 32-bit
version 2.1.0.4 100KB Windows 8/8.1 64-bit
LAN Installation:
(extract the driver using winrar or 7z software first.)
1. Open device manager by press Windows + R Button
2. Look for Network adapter marked with yellow.
3. Right click and select update driver.
4. Select browse computer for driver software.
5. Click browse and point to the driver folder we extract earlier.
Other Driver:
For other driver just use original windows 7 drivers for your model. Install all the drivers in compatibility mode (tutorial with picture here ) for windows 7. First extract the driver file, right click on setup - properties - compatibility -run this program in compatibility mode for, select windows 7.
Touchpad: Download
USB 3.0 : Download (renesas USB 3.0)
Webcam : Download
Card Reader: Download