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    Asus M50 XP x64 drivers

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by hiddensanctum, Sep 20, 2008.

  1. hiddensanctum

    hiddensanctum Notebook Evangelist

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    Does anyone have a full set of drivers for Asus M50? The 64bit vista ones on the CD do not work
     
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    Thanks for the link, very helpful. Just one question though...
    I don't think im gonna go with XP 64-Bit as it sux with drivers but for sure will go with XP 32-Bit on my partitioned HD. Now the topic says M50 dirvers and the link is to a G50V A1 question, does this still mean that if I were to follow the links and directions that I can install XP 32-Bit onto my M50Vm-A1 notebook?
     
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    Go to ASUS web site/technical support/downloads, select your model and find driver downloads for OS you need.
    Perhaps not all drivers available - IR for instance will not work with XP.

    My personal opinion - do not rush with OS downgrade and give VISTA a try for week or two. Your M50V has everything to run Vista without problems. If you are certain you want XP - go ahead. There is plenty of information 'where and how' if you contribute you share of research
     
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    The only problem that I've encountered with Vista is that when I try to play a game it always tells me that I am overusing my ram. And this is with 4G of it. Vista is a ram hogger. With Vista my ram usage is more than 1.5G with XP I only use 700MB. (When in idle)

    I installed XP 64bit...it seems to be exceptionally faster than 32bit. But I can't find most drivers for my Asus M50, especially the hotkey ones (which is required to change volume and brightness)
     
    hiddensanctum, Sep 22, 2008
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