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    Asus N56vz win8 keyboard drivers

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by westony, Oct 27, 2012.

  1. westony

    westony Newbie

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    Hello there,

    first I wanna say Sorry if there is already a topic about this, but I could not find anything about it ....



    I upgraded my n56vz to windows 8 Pro and everything is very good, but the keyboard drivers... I cant use the shortcuts(fn buttons) and its real pain...


    Can someone tell me how to fix it ... I tried to install the drivers from Asus website for it (win8) it didn't work out for me, then I tried the win 7 drivers but the result remain the same.

    Can someone help me ?

    Regards,
    Martin
     
    westony, Oct 27, 2012
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  2. PJPeter

    PJPeter Notebook Deity

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    Do you have the ATK installed? I just did a clean install on my N56VZ and used the Windows 8 driver disc (since mine came with Win8 preinstalled) and the keys work fine.

    Peter
     
    PJPeter, Oct 27, 2012
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  3. NitrousX

    NitrousX Notebook Enthusiast

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    I got my function keys to work after installing the ATK drivers found on the original driver disk. You can also grab them off Asus's website.

    asus n56vz-ds71
     
    NitrousX, Oct 27, 2012
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  4. mbushnaq00

    mbushnaq00 Notebook Evangelist

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    Everything is working for me except for the FN+F2 (wireless switch). I installed Wireless Console 3 v3.0.35, ATK package v1.0.0.023, and atheros wlan v1.0.0.077.

    Also I am getting 1 unknown device: "ACPI\VEN_ATK&DEV_4001" I tried searching everywhere but could not find anything :(

    Please if anyone has a fix I would really appreciate it
     
    mbushnaq00, Oct 28, 2012
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  5. westony

    westony Newbie

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    I installed the drivers from the Asus website and nothing changed... those from the CD I never tried ... I will try them right away but I feel that nothing's gonna change but I will try
     
    westony, Oct 28, 2012
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  6. westony

    westony Newbie

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    Can you please tell me, what are these ATK drivers :? I could not find them on the asus page :?
     
    westony, Oct 29, 2012
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    fasadi, Oct 30, 2012
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  10. OnlyOnly0613

    OnlyOnly0613 Notebook Enthusiast

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    For Windows 8:

    Function Keys: ATK Package, Version 1.0.0024 (** Search "ATKPackage" from support.asus.com >> Download)
    Fn+F2 (WiFi Key): ASUS Wireless Radio Control, Version 1.0.0.1 (** Search "ASUS Wireless Radio Control" from support.asus.com >> Download)
     
    OnlyOnly0613, Oct 30, 2012
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  11. mbushnaq00

    mbushnaq00 Notebook Evangelist

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    Thanks a lot ! This actually solved the fn+f2 and the unknown device problem.

    Now my windows 8 is free of errors :)

    I am just wondering, is there a version of Asus FaceLogon for Windows 8?
     
    mbushnaq00, Oct 30, 2012
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  12. fasadi

    fasadi Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have solved FN+F2 and Problem with ACPI but version 1.0.0024 not working in my N56VZ. I have installed version 1.0.0020.
    Icons of taste are orrible
     
    fasadi, Oct 30, 2012
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  13. OnlyOnly0613

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    I assume you need the latest BIOS for ATK to work properly. Once the BIOS updates, they introduce an unknown device ATK4001 for the Fn+F2 key designed for the airplane mode for Win8.

    Each and every recent ASUS laptops use the same ATKPackage, so it might worth a try.
     
    OnlyOnly0613, Oct 30, 2012
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  14. fasadi

    fasadi Notebook Enthusiast

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    My bios is updated. With atk 1.0.0024 icons keybord light and on/off touchpad are not present. There are present with 1.0.0020.

    My notebook is a N56VZ

    I have reinstalled Win 8 after a factory reset with win 7. FN+F2 work. But icons of Vol+/-, Light +/- when I press the taste are icon default windows and not the icons of windows seven. This icons are installed from ATK package?
    Have you the same problem?

    I have reinstalled from factory reset. Now is present Unknown device.
     
    fasadi, Oct 30, 2012
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  15. OnlyOnly0613

    OnlyOnly0613 Notebook Enthusiast

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    In Win8, reinstall "Wireless Radio Control (1.0.0.1)" AFTER "ATKPackage (1.0.0024)"

    You mean you want the popup display instead of the default "Win8" OSD? If YES, after you install ATKPackage, there should be a desktop shortcut for the On Screen Display Settings. Use that to enable ASUS OSD.
     
    OnlyOnly0613, Oct 31, 2012
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  16. fasadi

    fasadi Notebook Enthusiast

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    Than

    k you for this info. I have installed OSD. I have popup display for all but not for vol +/- or Bright +/-. Is possible to setting popup asus?
     
    fasadi, Oct 31, 2012
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  17. Mephilin

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    Could you please create an image of that disc? It will save me LOATS of time and nerves. If you are willing to help, I'd gladly receive link to the image to my e-mail [email protected]
    I'm terribly sorry for not using PM on forums (actually, I just didn't find it) an my weird English (it's not my native).

    Tanks a lot!
     
    Mephilin, Nov 28, 2012
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  18. Prostar Computer

    Prostar Computer Company Representative

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    In the future, if you happen to come across an "unknown" device driver, you can use a free utility to identify the device, making it easier to search for the driver. There are a few out there for free download.
     
    Prostar Computer, Nov 28, 2012
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  19. flymouse

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    What about turning off the bluetooth?
    On Win7 with Fn+F2 I had a pop-up WiDi or something like that, where I could choose to turn off WiFi, Bluetooth or both on/off?
    Thanks
     
    flymouse, Apr 5, 2013
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  20. tijo

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    You should be able to do it by clicking on the wireless console icon on the taskbar.
     
    tijo, Apr 5, 2013
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