Compaq Presario M2000Z CTO (AMD) Windows 7 Driver

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1.This is my suggestion base on my study for this model. If you have problems you may leave your comments.

2. There are type of models for M2000 series, one which uses INTEL graphic and the other one uses ATI graphic.This post is for AMD model, for ATI (amd) model refer here: M2000 INTEL

It was reported that there are 4 drivers you need to install which is:

1. ATI Radeon Graphic
2. Conexant AC-Link Audio
3. Card reader
4. Wireless Network Adapter.

Graphic
ATI Radeon xpress 200m driver windows 7
Download

Audio
Conexant CX20468-31 AC97 Audio driver
For this driver there are 2 way to get the right driver, first is by using the original Windows XP Driver:
(SP32272)Download

To install this Driver:
1. Run the driver (double click on it) it will give an ERROR but IGNORE it.
2. Open device manager by click start and or the search box type DEVMGMT.MSC and press ENTER.
3. A device manager willl open.
4. Look at the Sound, Video and Game Controller, (expand it) you will see Audio with Yellow mark.
5. Right click on it select update Driver.
6. Select 2nd option "Browse my computer for device driver"
7. Click browse button and browse to C:\SWSetup\sp34789 or  C:\SWSetup\sp32272
8. Press Next and continue with on screen instruction.

If still failed, we need to modify the drivers: Read tutorial here 

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3. WIRELESS:
There are two applicable wireless which is Broadcom and Intel. Most of the M2000 series use Broadcom wireless but some of hem use Intel wireless. So choose base on you specs. If you don't know which you should install, try which works.

1. Broadcom Wireless Drivers:
Model: BCM430M/BCM430G/BCM43XX
Download

2. Intel Wireless
Model:
Intel PRO/Wireless 7100 LAN Adapters
Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B/3A Mini PCI Adapter
Download

To install this Driver:
1. Run the driver (double click on it) it will give an ERROR but IGNORE it.
2. Open device manager by click start and or the search box type DEVMGMT.MSC and press ENTER.
3. A device manager willl open.
4. Look at the Network Adapters, (expand it) you will see Network mark with yellow listed (the name varies).
5. Right click on it select update Driver.
6. Select 2nd option "Browse my computer for device driver"
7. For INTEL WIFI: Click browse button and browse to C:\SWSetup\sp30762
8.  For BROADCOM WIFI: Click browse button and browse to C:\SWSetup\sp30379
8. Press Next and continue with on screen instruction.

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4. CARD READER
TEXAS Instrument Card Reader Driver for Windows 7
Download

To install this Driver:
1. Run the driver (double click on it) it will give an ERROR but IGNORE it.
2. Open device manager by click start and or the search box type DEVMGMT.MSC and press ENTER.
3. A device manager willl open.
4. Look at the Display Adapter, (expand it) you will see standard VGA listed.
5. Right click on it select update Driver.
6. Select 2nd option "Browse my computer for device driver"
7. Click browse button and browse to C:\SWSetup\sp30753(tick the box include sub-folder)
8. Press Next and continue with on screen instruction.
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So above are the 4 drivers you need to install in windows 7 fo m2000. Here i listed all of the drivers in case you are looking for the rest of the other drivers for M2000. If you want to check if there any drivers missing you can refer my tutorial here : Check Drivers in Windows 7

Modem
Conexant S/W FAX/V.90 56K Modem Driver
Download
DO the same method with audio to install.

LAN/Ethernet
REALTEK RTL8100CL/RTL8110Sb NIC Driver
Download

Keyboard
HP Quicklaunch button
Download

Mouse
Synaptic Touchpad Driver
Download

Bluetooth
Software Support for HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Download

For rest of the other driver beside the first 4 driver, you may also repeat the method used for the 1st 4 which using device manager to update driver update the driver if direct install failed.

For those who installing the driver, your feedback are appreciated. I really need that to improve this post. Remember to leave your comments and if you have problem please post it on the comment section below.

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