Windows 7 installed most of the drivers along windows installation and windows automatic updates. Here i listed the drivers you need for windows 7 since HP only provide support for windows vista.
Chipset
Chipset
Intel Chipset Installation Utility (Intel 965 chipset)
Version 9.1.1.1023 A, 2.29MB Windows XP
Version:9.1.1.1025 A, 2.3MB Windows 7
Version 9.4.0.1026, 5.55MB Windows 8/8.1 64-bit
Storage
Intel rapid Storage Technology
(know as Intel matrix storage manger in windows XP and Vista)
Version 9.5.6.1001
Windows 7 x86/x64 : Download
Audio
Windows 7 automatically installed default High Definition Audio driver, but you will not have Realtek control panel. So here i listed the latest drivers from HP.
Realtek High Definition Audio Driver
Version 6.0.1.7004 Rev. A 182MB 32-bit
Version 6.0.1.7083 219MB 64-bit
Windows 7/8 x86 : Download
Windows 7/8 x64 : Download
Latest drivers form Realtek : Download (R2.73)
Graphic
There are 2 variations for graphic drivers. First is Intel 965 graphic and second is Nvidia M series graphic. You need to choose base on your specification. If you run windows automatic updates, windows will download and install the latest drivers for your graphic for both intel and nvidia graphic drivers.
Graphic - Intel
Mobile Intel 965 Express Graphic driver
Version 15.12.75.4.64, 22.84MB
Download x86 (32-bit)
Download x64 (64-bit)
Graphic - Nvidia
Nvidia Graphic Drivers (M series) 8400/8600
Version 267.76 WHQL 132MB/166MB
Windows 7 x86: Download
Windows 7 x64 :Download
Input - Keyboard and Mouse
HP Quick Launch Button
Version 6.50.13.1, MB
Windows 7 x86/x64: Download
Synaptic Touchpad Button
Version 16.0.1.0, MB
Windows 7 x86/x64 : Download
Card Reader
Ricoh 5 in 1 Card Reader Driver
Version 2.10.00.04 REV : A, 4.6MB
Windows XP/Vista/7 x86/x64 : Download
Fingerprint
For this we will use windows Vista Drivers and install it in compatibility mode in windows Vista (tutorial). Please run as administrator to install. This driver and applcation allow you to log in into windows using your fingerprint identification.
Fingerprint Driver
Authentec Inc. AES2501 Fingerprint Driver
Version 7.9.0.4 A, 6.83MB
Windows Vista/7 x86/x64 : Download
Please make sure you already installed the drivers above before installing the fingerprint application below.
Fingerprint Software
Digital Persona Personal
Version 4.10.3790
Windows 7 x86 : Download
Windows 7 x64 : Download
Modem
Motorola SM56 Data FAX Modem Driver
Version 6.12.0 A, 2.68MB
Windows Vista/7 x86/x64 : Download
LAN - Ethernet
Realtek RT8101E-Family PCI-E Ethernet NIC Driver
Version 7.3.522.2009, 5.45MB
Windows 7 x86/x64: Download
Wireless
There are 3 wireless drivers available, choose one base on your specification.
Broadcom Wireless LAN Driver For Windows 7
Version: 5.60.48.35 20.7MB
Windows 7 x86/x64: Download
Atheros Wireless LAN driver for Windows 7
Version 1.00, 20.94MB
Windows 7 x86/x64 : Download
Intel PRO/Wireless Driver
Version 13.0.0.107
Windows 7 x86/x64 : Download
Bluetooth
If your model have bluetooth, install driver first and then install bluetooth application.
Widcomm Wireless Bluetooth Driver
Version 6.5.0.2000
Windows 7 x86/x64 : Download
Software support for HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth Wireless technology
Version 7, 57.81MB
Windows 7 x86/x64 : Download
Utility
HP Wireless Assistant
(Utility to turn on/off your wireless and bluetooth)
Version 3.50.12.1, 3.08MB
Windows 7 x86/x64 : Download
HP Quick Play (Cyberlink)
(Allow you to play audio without booting into windows )
Download Latest Version windows 7 : Download
HP QuickTouch
A small utility which will display volume control icon when you alter the sound level)
We will use windows Vista Software and install it in compatibility mode in windows Vista (tutorial)
Version 1.00 D, 7.19MB
Windows Vista/7 x86/x64 : Download
Lightscribe
Lightscribe Host Software
Version 1.18.22.2
Windows 7 x86/x64 : Download
Chipset
Chipset
Intel Chipset Installation Utility (Intel 965 chipset)
Version 9.1.1.1023 A, 2.29MB Windows XP
Version:9.1.1.1025 A, 2.3MB Windows 7
Version 9.4.0.1026, 5.55MB Windows 8/8.1 64-bit
Storage
Intel rapid Storage Technology
(know as Intel matrix storage manger in windows XP and Vista)
Version 9.5.6.1001
Windows 7 x86/x64 : Download
Audio
Windows 7 automatically installed default High Definition Audio driver, but you will not have Realtek control panel. So here i listed the latest drivers from HP.
Realtek High Definition Audio Driver
Version 6.0.1.7004 Rev. A 182MB 32-bit
Version 6.0.1.7083 219MB 64-bit
Windows 7/8 x86 : Download
Windows 7/8 x64 : Download
Latest drivers form Realtek : Download (R2.73)
Graphic
There are 2 variations for graphic drivers. First is Intel 965 graphic and second is Nvidia M series graphic. You need to choose base on your specification. If you run windows automatic updates, windows will download and install the latest drivers for your graphic for both intel and nvidia graphic drivers.
Graphic - Intel
Mobile Intel 965 Express Graphic driver
Version 15.12.75.4.64, 22.84MB
Download x86 (32-bit)
Download x64 (64-bit)
Graphic - Nvidia
Nvidia Graphic Drivers (M series) 8400/8600
Version 267.76 WHQL 132MB/166MB
Windows 7 x86: Download
Windows 7 x64 :Download
Input - Keyboard and Mouse
HP Quick Launch Button
Version 6.50.13.1, MB
Windows 7 x86/x64: Download
Synaptic Touchpad Button
Version 16.0.1.0, MB
Windows 7 x86/x64 : Download
Card Reader
Ricoh 5 in 1 Card Reader Driver
Version 2.10.00.04 REV : A, 4.6MB
Windows XP/Vista/7 x86/x64 : Download
Fingerprint
For this we will use windows Vista Drivers and install it in compatibility mode in windows Vista (tutorial). Please run as administrator to install. This driver and applcation allow you to log in into windows using your fingerprint identification.
Fingerprint Driver
Authentec Inc. AES2501 Fingerprint Driver
Version 7.9.0.4 A, 6.83MB
Windows Vista/7 x86/x64 : Download
Please make sure you already installed the drivers above before installing the fingerprint application below.
Fingerprint Software
Digital Persona Personal
Version 4.10.3790
Windows 7 x86 : Download
Windows 7 x64 : Download
Modem
Motorola SM56 Data FAX Modem Driver
Version 6.12.0 A, 2.68MB
Windows Vista/7 x86/x64 : Download
LAN - Ethernet
Realtek RT8101E-Family PCI-E Ethernet NIC Driver
Version 7.3.522.2009, 5.45MB
Windows 7 x86/x64: Download
Wireless
There are 3 wireless drivers available, choose one base on your specification.
Broadcom Wireless LAN Driver For Windows 7
Version: 5.60.48.35 20.7MB
Windows 7 x86/x64: Download
Atheros Wireless LAN driver for Windows 7
Version 1.00, 20.94MB
Windows 7 x86/x64 : Download
Intel PRO/Wireless Driver
Version 13.0.0.107
Windows 7 x86/x64 : Download
Bluetooth
If your model have bluetooth, install driver first and then install bluetooth application.
Widcomm Wireless Bluetooth Driver
Version 6.5.0.2000
Windows 7 x86/x64 : Download
Software support for HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth Wireless technology
Version 7, 57.81MB
Windows 7 x86/x64 : Download
Utility
HP Wireless Assistant
(Utility to turn on/off your wireless and bluetooth)
Version 3.50.12.1, 3.08MB
Windows 7 x86/x64 : Download
HP Quick Play (Cyberlink)
(Allow you to play audio without booting into windows )
Download Latest Version windows 7 : Download
HP QuickTouch
A small utility which will display volume control icon when you alter the sound level)
We will use windows Vista Software and install it in compatibility mode in windows Vista (tutorial)
Version 1.00 D, 7.19MB
Windows Vista/7 x86/x64 : Download
Lightscribe
Lightscribe Host Software
Version 1.18.22.2
Windows 7 x86/x64 : Download