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    T430 drivers

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by lesterq, Dec 15, 2012.

  1. lesterq

    lesterq Notebook Consultant

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    Okay after enjoying windows 8 for about a week. I decided to try my luck with another try installing Windows. And I stumbled upon this option in bios for legacy os. Which allowed me to finally install windows 7.

    But now. I am overwhelmed with the drivers. I have installed optimum ethernet and wifi drivers. My question is what other drivers should I install... Do I need the various Intel chip set drivers? Most of the others are optional I am just wondering about the chip set drivers..

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    lesterq, Dec 15, 2012
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  2. PatchySan

    PatchySan Om Noms Kit Kat

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    The Intel chipset drivers would be recommended, especially since the T430 have native USB 3.0 ports so it would be a good idea to install it. In some cases it may also clear out some unidentified drivers in the Device Manager too.
     
    PatchySan, Dec 15, 2012
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  3. lesterq

    lesterq Notebook Consultant

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    I've installed most of the Intel chip set drivers.

    Is there a driver for display when volume change and caps lock toggle?

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    lesterq, Dec 16, 2012
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    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    Yeah, it's the Hotkey/OSD driver.
     
    Commander Wolf, Dec 16, 2012
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  5. lesterq

    lesterq Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks so much.. Seems like the realtek driver doesn't have the dolby surround sound capability to that windows 8 had. :(

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    lesterq, Dec 16, 2012
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    Kaso Notebook Virtuoso

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    The Dolby enhancements work "on top of" the RealTek driver. Try to download and install Dolby Home Theater v4 for Windows 7. (I suggest you create a Restore Point before doing the installation, just in case you need to "roll back.")

    I'm glad you're able to install Windows 7 on your T430. :)
     
    Kaso, Dec 16, 2012
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  7. lesterq

    lesterq Notebook Consultant

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    I was about to install that without a restore point :O

    I got lucky. I was forced into bios after a botched attempt. And i saw the legacy or uefi os or something haha. Thanks!

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    lesterq, Dec 16, 2012
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