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    A8Jm Control Buttons - not working, help?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Ramzie, Aug 12, 2006.

  1. Ramzie

    Ramzie Notebook Consultant

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    I just installed windows XP on my new A8Jm and after installing everything ... the controll buttons above the keyboard for power4gear, splended display, bluetooth, wlan, etc, do not work ....

    I searched the forums but due to either my search skills (or lack their of), or lack of a post on this topic already, i found no slutions.

    Does anyone know how to fix this little problem?

    thanks guys
     
    Ramzie, Aug 12, 2006
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  2. CalebSchmerge

    CalebSchmerge Woof NBR Reviewer

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    Yes, you need to install the program, I don't remember exactly what it is called, but I believe it is just called hcontrol.exe. It should be on the CD that came with the computer, or just download it from the Asus website. Install that, do a quick restart, and control button away!
     
    CalebSchmerge, Aug 12, 2006
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  3. Darrick

    Darrick Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    I think you need to install the ATKCPI100 drivers that come in the Driver & Utils CD...

    ps. Interesting.. you have an A8Jm, but your sig says W3J :)
     
    Darrick, Aug 12, 2006
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  4. Ramzie

    Ramzie Notebook Consultant

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    I have both =) the A8Jm is a gift to my younger brother and i am setting it up for him before he gets home from europe on sunday! OK ... ill try the ATK drivers off the CD and then ill try finding HControl or what ever it is. thanks for the help guys ill let you know how it goes.
     
    Ramzie, Aug 12, 2006
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  5. Geared2play.com

    Geared2play.com Company Representative

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    atk drivers control all the function keys
     
    Geared2play.com, Aug 12, 2006
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    SRD Notebook Virtuoso

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    Did you install wireless drivers off intels website? if so only use asus wireless driver for the Hcontrol to work.
     
    SRD, Aug 12, 2006
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  7. Ramzie

    Ramzie Notebook Consultant

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    I think i figured out why they didnt work originally...

    After installing XP Home fresh on the A8Jm i ran the update tool to get the latest updates and it actually d/l'ed the ATKCPI100 drivers itself! soo....

    Delete the windows provides ATKCPI100 drivers, install the one off the ASUS disk provided with the A8Jm, and bam, full functionality of the buttons.

    Thanks guys and thank you for pointing me in the right dirrection Darrick
     
    Ramzie, Aug 13, 2006
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