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    New Guy Cf-29 MK5 WIN7 Video problem

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by psieg2, Mar 14, 2011.

  1. psieg2

    psieg2 Newbie

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    Hello Everyone!

    I am the proud owner of 2 "new to me" Cf-29N's and I need some help. I have been lurking and have read pretty much all of the cf-29 forum and a lot of cf-18 stuff.

    I am working on my 1st of 2 CF-29's and have successfully installed a WD scopio 750gb 7200rpm SATA drive with Windows 7 ultimate, and have successfully upgraded the ram to 2.25 GB. This unit is a CF-29NDLGFBM with ATT 3gWLAN(based on model number this is not original). Have the Billionton PCMCIA Class 1 Bluetooth installed and am using an 8gb Class 10 SDHC card for readyboost.

    All is well EXCEPT:

    1. I can't seem to get the video drivers just right. I have the latest Intel 915/910 drivers installed (win2k_xp142550) but I have the little yellow triangle showing and they are not fully functional.... So I have no SLEEP/HIBERNATE, and Hulu playback is crappy.

    2. Is there anything that can be done to improve the Trackpad speed? It is not as responsive as I would like.

    I have read all of the pertinent threads I could find and the video driver thing has me stumped.

    My next mod is a USB GPS in the palmrest (with copper backplane and WWAN switched power)

    Any help with this would be greatly appreciated. I see the TOUGHBOOK is showing that he has a MK5 on Win7 running perfectly, so I just need a push in the right direction.

    Thanks!

    Oh and I am SUPER impressed with the people on this forum... some real pros!
     
    psieg2, Mar 14, 2011
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  2. TopCop1988

    TopCop1988 Toughbook Aficionado

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    It is, in fact, OEM-installed at&t Novatel HSDPA WWAN:

    CF-29NDLGFBM
    Original Configuration:
    Intel Pentium M 778 1.6GHz LV (Centrino), 13.3" NON Touch XGA Screen, 256MB RAM, 60GB HDD, Intel 802.11 a+b+g WLAN, Windows XP Pro SP2, HSDPA WWAN, Dual Pass Through, Emissive Backlit Keyboard, TPM1.2, No Optical Drive
    Status: DISCONTINUED
    MSRP: $4,540

    First off, "RTFM": [ Install Instructions ]. ;)

    Next: look to see which CF-29 Mk5 files you need and do not have.

    Caveat: These are Windows XP Pro files and you have stated you are trying to use an Intel video driver file intended for:

    "Operating Systems:Windows 2000*, Windows XP Home Edition*, Windows XP Media Center Edition*, Windows XP Professional*"

    So which is it: Win XP Pro or `Windows Seventh Try' < ;)>?

    BTW: Here's what Intel has to say about the 915 and Win 7:

    Windows 7* drivers are not available for the following older Intel® graphics controllers:

    •Mobile Intel® 915GM/GMS, 910GML Express Chipset Family

    •Intel® 82915G/82910GL Express Chipset Family

    •Intel® 82865G Graphics Controller

    •Intel® 82852/82855 Graphics Controller

    •Intel® 82845G Graphics Controller

    •Intel® 82830M Graphics Controller

    •Intel® 82815 Graphics Controller

    •Intel® 82810 Graphics Controller
    Me, too! :)

     
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    TopCop1988, Mar 14, 2011
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  3. db04p71

    db04p71 Notebook Deity

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    Since you can't PM yet, give me your Email address, xxxxxatxxxxdotxxx, and I'll try to send you the video driver. It's 9.5mb attachment.
     
    db04p71, Mar 14, 2011
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  4. toughasnails

    toughasnails Toughbook Moderator Moderator

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  5. phillyboi

    phillyboi Notebook Guru

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    Thanks again Glen, your files worked for me :)
     
    phillyboi, Mar 15, 2011
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  6. psieg2

    psieg2 Newbie

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    Thanks db!

    send it to psieg2atgmaildotcom greatly appreciated!

    Phil

    Yes Toughasnails I read that thread thoroughly, and only wrote my first post as a result of not finding the answer I needed for my particular unit in that thread, or any other.

    I was perfectly happy lurking and absorbing knowledge until I had something to contribute! I followed the instructions there and the ones posted for the CF-18 with no luck, and after 5 hours of tinkering finally broke down and posted.

    It seems db04p71 understands my plight and is offering a possible fix.

    Thanks for the input.
     
    psieg2, Mar 15, 2011
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