Vista x64 on 5920G: 2 x "Base System Driver"

I've upgraded my 5920G to 4GB of RAM, and have installed Vista x64 (Ultimate). I've downloaded all drivers from http://support.acer-euro.com and installed them (though not the Acer utilities). I'm now left with two "Base System Device" entries for hardware without the correct drivers. I've let Vista search the extracted drivers, and go online for drivers, but to no avail.

Originally there were four such entries after installing Vista and the drivers. Upon running Windows Update, two disappeared leaving just two.

I just wondered if anyone else had installed Vista x64, run into the same problem and managed to find the right drivers?

 

Just a guess, but does your device for a 4 in 1 card reader made by Ricoh? I missed this on my T61, and when I installed the driver for EACH system device by right clicking and browsing to the location of the 4 in 1 reader it went away. I didn't think it was that, but didn't realize each device type was a base device; i.e. XD, SD, CF, etc. all need a driver installed.

Hope this helps,

Phil

 

Cheers Phil - that was it.

The SD reader had been installed, but the 2 remaining "Base System Devices" were also Ricoh Card Reading slots.

The European Acer site doesn't actually have drivers for the card reader - but the PanAm Acer site does.

Downloaded the drivers from the PanAm site, tried the setup which didn't work, but used Device Manager to point at the extracted drivers and hey presto the drivers installed.

Now have a fully installed and working 5920 with Vista x64 Ultimate.

 

No problem. I am glad it helped!

 

Hey idbuchanan,

so how is the performance now ?

is the upgrade really worth it ?

do you see any improvement in fps or 3dmark06 score ?

 

Phil - rep added, your help was very much appreciated!

Misteroy - I was crap, I didn't run any benchmarks prior to installing the RAM and upgrading to Vista x64.

However, I noticed a vast improvement in speed after the memory upgrade and rebuild. My Windows Experience Index scores went from:

Processor: 4.7
Memory: 4.5
Graphics: 4.5
Gaming Graphics: 4.7
Primary Hard Disk: 4.6

To (after the upgrade):

Processor: 4.9
Memory: 4.8
Graphics: 4.6
Gaming Graphics: 5.2
Primary Hard Disk: 4.6

I've also installed my new 200GB 7200 RPM hard drive tonight, and re-ran WEI to get these results:

Processor: 4.9
Memory: 4.8
Graphics: 4.6
Gaming Graphics: 5.3
Primary Hard Disk: 5.4

I'm considering replacing the T7300 with a T7700 at somepoint too...

 

Hey i have a 5920G the only driver i am having a problem finding is the pretuned driver for the NVDIA 8600M GT 256MB card, in this did u have a problem finding it?T he only driver that shows up for my card in device manager is Starndard VGA Graphics Adapter does anyone know if thats the right 1?It doesnt sound like it and i dont have nvidia's control panel anyone know why the driver didnt come up in vista update on my initial startup after install? Where can i find the exact pretuned drivers for vista x64 for this exact model ?I have no idea can anyone help me im really haveing a ton of trouble finding this driver my graphics score currntly in vista is 1.0 thats gotta mean i dont have the right driver bc my graphic performance stats should be higher than that on x86 it was any thoughts i need alot of help anyone!!!???!!


i saw i could use a modded driver for my 8600m gt does anyone know where i can finda that ?

it would be 169.04 driver + modded inf these drivers rite thats what i need ?

 

Get the latest driver form laptopvido2go.com. Download both the driver and the modded INF( What is modded INF?). If the driver can't "see" your GPU, go for the "Have Disk" method. Follow the guide.