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    Driver update for ATI Xpress 1100: driver not found?

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by nix, Sep 20, 2006.

  1. nix

    nix Notebook Consultant

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    I tried both downloads from ATI's website and the Acer support/download page for the Apsire 5100. After downloading the catalyst and chipset drivers, both times it said "driver not found". Can someone please give me step by step instructions and advice?

    Thanks
     
    nix, Sep 20, 2006
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    nix Notebook Consultant

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    nevermind, got it!
     
    nix, Sep 20, 2006
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    ithildir Notebook Enthusiast

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    did you just download it from Acer or did you get it to work via ATI?
     
    ithildir, Sep 22, 2006
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  4. nix

    nix Notebook Consultant

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    I got it from the Acer support webpage for the Aspire 5100. ATIs site won't work.
     
    nix, Sep 22, 2006
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    ithildir Notebook Enthusiast

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    that's what I figured but few people have seemed to act like they got an ATI one to work. Just wanted to make sure i didn't miss something some where.
     
    ithildir, Sep 23, 2006
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    hi I'm looking for that too, could I know where you got it exacty, I'm trying to find it on the acer's page, but I canèt find it. thanks!
     
    denn, Jul 2, 2007
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    chimpanzee Notebook Virtuoso

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    This is a common ATI problem. Their driver in general don't work for notebook, have to get it from vendor.

    The work around is to download the driver from ATI then run the mobility modder from driverheaven.net to make it skip pass the check.

    The driver is actually the same(even though the standard response from ATI said vendor may make modification blah blah and their driver may break things which is BS in most cases), they just deliberately disable it unless they get a deal with the vendor.

    the problem with vendor supplied driver is usually they lack behind and for older model, may be completely abandoned.
     
    chimpanzee, Jul 2, 2007
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