DRIVER NEEDED: Compaq f500 specifically f557US (Windows XP Professional) [IDE]

[princeofnothing]

*I'm not really sure of the interface type*

Hello. I downgraded my compaq presario f500 from vista home basic to xp pro because I thought it would run better because it only has 512 mb of ram. Unfortunately alot of the drivers didn't stay and I'm trying to get internet capability on it. Nothing at all shows up in network connections in the control panel.

The compaq site doesn't host any ethernet drivers for my laptop. I used belarc and everest to find out what company so I could get drivers but they come up as none detected or unknown. My wireless doesn't show up either. Can someone help me get internet?

Support Information:
Device Type: Network Devices
Manufacturer: Compaq
Model: f500 specifically f557US
Interface: IDE
Operating System: Windows XP Professional
Age of Device: Not specified
FCCID:

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[Jerry K]

I'm not sure we could help had you given a description of the hardware that you need drivers for.... without it, you don't stand a chance. Unfortunately, HP/Compaq does not offer any support for an OS that they never installed on a laptop. Also, unfortunately, laptops (unlike desktops) cannot use generic drivers, they must use specific drivers from the laptop maker OR special "hacked for laptops" drivers. The links might help in that area:

HP/Compaq Support Forum


Sites for "hacked for laptops" drivers:
http://www.driver7.com/
http://www.omegadrivers.net
http://www.laptopvideo2go.com
http://www.notebookdriverdownload.com
http://www.laptops-drivers.com
http://notebook.free-driver-download.com/
http://www.notebook-center.ru/
http://www.croftophile.fr/
http://laptop-driver.blogspot.com/
http://www.driversdown.com/
http://freeacerdriver.blogspot.com/
http://www.notebookforums.com/

Also, here's some necessary reading when trying to change the OS on a notebook to a non-supported OS:

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/d...d uct=3370444

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/d...d uct=3370444

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/d...d uct=3370444

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/d...d uct=3370444

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/d...d uct=3370444

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/d...d uct=3370444

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/d...d uct=3370444

And here's a thread that might offer some help:

http://www.annoyances.org/exec/forum/winxp/1186770942

http://www.annoyances.org/exec/forum/winxp/1183510335

http://www.techsupportforum.com/hard...orm-vista.html

http://www.msfn.org/board/topic/1011...us-xp-drivers/

http://www.getpcmemory.com/drivers/d...ws-xp-drivers/

http://www.pelltechnology.com/Compaq...nternal-Parts/


Changing the OS to a non-supported OS is time consuming, tedious, and often impossible. In addition to finding drivers for the hardware that Windows XP could not assist with, it may also require a bios change in order to work with Windows XP. If you're willing to spend countless hours reading and testing drivers, you might end up partially successful. I suggest you start in the HP chat forums and see if anyone else has attempted this same task and whether or not they were successful. And last, you can scour the manufacturers website to see if you can find a different model with similar hardware that has support in Windows XP. Good luck!

This link looks promising to me: http://www.laptopdrivers.net/compaq-...ws-xp-drivers/

[Jerry K]

Windows XP Drivers for the Compaq Presario F500 Series Laptops




Supported Laptop Models:
Compaq Presario F500EA Laptop PC
Compaq Presario F501AU Laptop PC
Compaq Presario F502AU Laptop PC
Compaq Presario F502EA Laptop PC
Compaq Presario F502EU Laptop PC
Compaq Presario F502LA Laptop PC
Compaq Presario F503AU Laptop PC
Compaq Presario F504AU Laptop PC
Compaq Presario F504EA Laptop PC
Compaq Presario F504EM Laptop PC
Compaq Presario F504EU Laptop PC
Compaq Presario F505AU Laptop PC
Compaq Presario F505EA Laptop PC
Compaq Presario F505LA Laptop PC
Compaq Presario F506EA Laptop PC
Compaq Presario F506LA Laptop PC
Compaq Presario F545EA Laptop PC
Compaq Presario F545EU Laptop PC
Compaq Presario F550EE Laptop PC
Compaq Presario F550EF Laptop PC
Compaq Presario F550EL Laptop PC
Compaq Presario F550EN Laptop PC
Compaq Presario F550EO Laptop PC
Compaq Presario F550ES Laptop PC
Compaq Presario F550ET Laptop PC
Compaq Presario F551AU Laptop PC
Compaq Presario F552AU Laptop PC
Compaq Presario F552LA Laptop PC
Compaq Presario F553AU Laptop PC
Compaq Presario F553CL Laptop PC
Compaq Presario F553US Laptop PC
Compaq Presario F554AU Laptop PC
Compaq Presario F555AU Laptop PC
Compaq Presario F555LA Laptop PC
Compaq Presario F555US Laptop PC
Compaq Presario F557US Laptop PC
Compaq Presario F557WM Laptop PC
Compaq Presario F558US Laptop PC
Compaq Presario F560EA Laptop PC
Compaq Presario F560EL Laptop PC
Compaq Presario F560EM Laptop PC
Compaq Presario F560ET Laptop PC
Compaq Presario F560US Laptop PC
Compaq Presario F560XX Laptop PC
Compaq Presario F562LA Laptop PC
Compaq Presario F564LA Laptop PC
Compaq Presario F565CA Laptop PC
Compaq Presario F565LA Laptop PC
Compaq Presario F566LA Laptop PC
Compaq Presario F571AU Laptop PC
Compaq Presario F572AU Laptop PC
Compaq Presario F572US Laptop PC
Compaq Presario F573AU Laptop PC
Compaq Presario F574AU Laptop PC
Compaq Presario F575AU Laptop PC
Compaq Presario F576AU Laptop PC
Compaq Presario F577AU Laptop PC
Compaq Presario F577CL Laptop PC
Compaq Presario F579WM Laptop PC

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Driver for Windows XP – Compaq Presario F500 Chipset
Size: 9.75 MB
Description: Windows XP – nVIDIA nForce 430 Chipset Driver
File name: sp33411.exe

http://members.driverguide.com/drive...iverid=1426750
or

http://rapidshare.com/files/398727240/sp33411.exe

Driver for Windows XP – Compaq Presario F500 Conexant Audio
Size: 1.38 MB
Description: Windows XP – Conexant Cx20549 HD Audio driver (* First install the Microsoft UAA Bus Driver below)
File name: sp33410.exe

http://members.driverguide.com/drive...iverid=1721180
or

http://rapidshare.com/files/398726546/sp33410.exe

Driver for Windows XP – Compaq Presario F500 Conexant Audio * Microsoft UAA Bus
Description: Conexant HD Microsoft UAA Audio Driver
File name: sp32646.exe
File size: 36 MB.

http://members.driverguide.com/drive...iverid=1686849
or

http://rapidshare.com/files/250907736/sp32646.exe.html

Driver for Windows XP – Compaq Presario F500 AMD CPU
Size: 2.82 MB
Description: Windows XP – AMD CPU Processor Driver. Allows the system to automatically adjust the CPU speed, voltage and power combination that match the instantaneous user performance need. Download this Setup Installation program (EXE) to automatically update all the files necessary for installation. This package is recommended for users whom desire a graphical user interface for installation. This .EXE driver is a user friendly localized software installation of the driver designed for end-users. This driver supports AMD Athlon 64 processor on Windows XP SP2 and Windows 2003 SP1.
File name: amdcpusetup.exe

http://members.driverguide.com/drive...riverid=818283
or

http://rapidshare.com/files/398738379/amdcpusetup.exe

Driver for Windows XP – Compaq Presario F500 Modem
Size: 6.18 MB
Description: Windows XP – HDAUDIO Soft Data Fax Modem with SmartCP driver
File name: sp33742.exe

http://members.driverguide.com/drive...iverid=1651395
or

http://rapidshare.com/files/398727854/sp33742.exe
or
http://rapidshare.com/files/398739195/sp33742.exe

Driver for Windows XP – Compaq Presario F500 Touchpad
Size: 5.50 MB
Description: Windows XP – Synaptics Touchpad Driver
File name: sp32647.exe

http://members.driverguide.com/drive...iverid=1716485
or

http://rapidshare.com/files/398728507/sp32647.exe

Driver for Windows XP – Compaq Presario F500 Quick Launch Buttons
Size: 8.26 MB
Description: Windows XP – Quick Launch Buttons Driver
File name: sp32421.exe

http://members.driverguide.com/drive...iverid=1721179
or

http://rapidshare.com/files/398729543/SP32421.exe

Driver for Windows XP – Compaq Presario F500 Nvidia Graphics VGA
Size: 45.7 MB
Description: Windows XP – nVIDIA GeForce Go 6100/6150 Graphics Display VGA Driver
File name: 4_-_Forceware_163.15_Go_61xx_Driver.zip

http://members.driverguide.com/drive...iverid=1203270
or

http://rapidshare.com/files/398734421/4_-_Forceware_163.15_Go_61xx_Driver.zip