fresh installation of vista need help

hi all
today i installed a new copy of vista(ultimate) on my HP laptop.
what all drivers do i need to install?
i installed
graphics
audio
network
touch pad
quick launch
intel matrix store manager
intel flash cache logic chip driver
hp software update
hp active support library
besides these am i missing any important drivers that are need to be installed compulsarly??


thanks.

 

You can go to the Device manager on your laptop to check whether there are any missing drivers. They will show up with a yellow exclamation mark. To open Device Manager, click on the Vista orb, right-click on Computer, then choose Properties. A window will open; on the left side, choose Device Manager.

If I'm not wrong, your dv2500t comes with hardware that needs the following drivers:

1) For networking, I installed the Modem, Wireless, Bluetooth and LAN drivers.
2) HP ProtectSmart with accelerometer (for hard disk protection)
3) Fingerprint Software and Driver (for your fingerprint reader)
4) Integrated Consumer IR (for mine, the driver is called ENE CIR Receiver)
5) Card Reader (your 5-in-1 card reader)
6) Intel Chipset (not the Intel IGP)
7) Lightscribe
8) all the other drivers that you already installed

In my opinion, HP Active Support Library, Software Update, QuickPlay, Quick Launch and Quick Touch are not needed. I don't face any problems on my laptop without these but if you think that they are important, I won't force you.

 

ok the #6 intel chipset what is it?
is it intel flash cache logic chip driver??

 

I don't know whether they are the same thing or different. Where did you download the "intel flash cache logic chip driver" from? I downloaded the Intel Chipset (full name is Intel Chipset Installation Utility) from the Intel website: http://downloadcenter.intel.com/dow...011.zip&DwnldId=17650&ProductID=2308&lang=eng

I strongly suggest that you do not install the Intel Chipset from the link I gave you, as I'm not sure whether the chipset on your laptop is supported by the utility.

 

i downloaded it from HP web site.
do you want me to search in intel web site too? for the driver

 

not if the HP site has a driver that works for you. as a rule the HP site SHOULD have all the drivers you need, tested and ready to go. (should)

 

i am attaching a snap of device manager
let me if if any thing to install(apart from finger print reader)

thanks!!

 

Copied From the hdx18 lounge-

The first priority is getting rid of all those yellow exclamations, as windows doesn't know how to deal with those devices.
After that you have to open the devices up individually and determine what you want to change, (no way to look at the device manager like that and just decide on a driver to put in)

Im more curious as to what silly thing you named your computer, that would be blacked out?

For optimum performance, I use the following strategy. At some time you determine appropriate, (monthly perhaps) go to your source(s), and look for updated drivers for the following devices.

1. Motherboard/Chipset
2. Video & related software
3. Audio & related software
4. Media reading & burning & related software

The sources could be your OEM provider (HP / Dell, etc) but I would recommend going to the manufacturer of that device, for any that support the device.

In the HDX for example, Intel supports their chipset, Nvidia supports their video cards, and IDT tell you that you MUST go to the OEM. The Optiarc drive, which doesn't need drivers (unless you are installing XP), will get firmware updates probably for the next year, and those MUST be garnered from HP, as anything else will either not load or shut down your HDX. (don't try it)

Now about the other drivers in your machine- You figure your lan card isn't going to need any adjustment, or your fingerprint reader, or any other what I call "accessories". Items 1-4 (above) are related to media, they all function as a team to handle it, and as a rule media is constantly being updated and upgraded. Video and audio codecs are being written as I type this, and they will be intending to squeeze more out of your machine, and in the process your drivers will have to be updated. Similarly, your media reading & burning (usually based around your optical drive) is going to be constantly updated, but more so for purposes of what they jokingly call "copy protection." Same principle.

So I would worry about those 4 groups of items only on a regular basis, and the other stuff not so much at all. Hope this makes sense.

 

i am little confused here!!
does my notebook have all the necessary drivers?? or any thing to install?

 

There are a few things you should have done before installing a clean version of vista. Firstly, back up the "swsetup" folder, as it has all your drivers. Secondly, make a list of your hardware so you know what drivers are needed. Windows will install a driver if it has one, but this may not be the best one available. Also, did you back up your activation information?

There are plenty of threads explaining how to do a clean install. Any drivers you need can usually be found on the HP website. Just install what you need, usually the extra stuff HP has installed is not of any use.

I would install as follows.
Vista
Intell chipset driver
Intel Matrix Storage Manager
Vista SP2
The rest of your drivers, depending on your hardware, such as video, audio, car reader, LAN driver, Wireless driver, ect.