| Windows 7: Help - download drivers |
30 Jul 2011
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Help - download drivers I have lenovo G560 and I want to update my drivers from Lenovo website.
I found this: Lenovo Ideapad Support & downloads - Drivers & Downloads
but I am not sure what to do!
Should I install every driver for 64-bit?
please help | My System Specs |
| System Manufacturer/Model Number Lenovo G560(this is a laptop) OS Windows 7 Ultimate x64 CPU Intel(R) Core(TM) i3 CPU M370 2.40GHz Memory 2 GB RAM Graphics Card Intel(R) HD Grpahics (not worth the money) Screen Resolution 1360 x 768 |
30 Jul 2011
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Windows Update does a decent job of keeping drivers up to date.
But if you want to do it manually, update the important drivers: chipset, networking, audio, etc. | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Custom/DIY OS Windows 7 Ultimate x64 CPU Intel C2D E8400@4Ghz OC Motherboard ASUS P5Q-E, bios 2101 Memory 4x2GB Kingston HyperX 8500@1066Mhz Graphics Card Nvidia GTS450 OC Sound Card Onboard SoundMax Monitor(s) Displays Samsung Syncmaster 17" Screen Resolution 1280x1024 Mouse Gigabyte M6900 PSU Corsair TX-750 V2 Case Custom Tower Cooling Air: Arctic Cooling 2xF8 & F12; Akasa AK-968, 2xAK-HD-BL Hard Drives WD6402AAEX-640GB(system), WD10EALX-1TB(storage), other external disks & docking stations Internet Speed 10M/1M |
30 Jul 2011
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#3 | | Windows 7 ultimate 64 bit / XP Home sp3 Gulf Coast Texas |
Welcome to Seven Forums.
I would probably go to device manager and make sure I don't have any yellow exclamation points on any of my devices. If their are any those would be the first ones I would install.
If not then windows has provided working drivers and I would then check the driver version and if anything update the chipset and video drivers.
I subscribe to the "If it ain't broke don't fix it"
If you look at the driver version for say your chipset it is the same for XP as for Windows Seven so, if all is working then I'd leave it alone. JMO
Fabe | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Self Built OS Windows 7 ultimate 64 bit / XP Home sp3 CPU intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0ghz Motherboard Asus P5ND bios 1401 Memory 8 gigs 1066 OCZ Fata1ty Graphics Card EVGA GTX 580 Call of Duty Black Ops Edition Sound Card Creative Soundblaster Audigy 2zs Monitor(s) Displays Asus 24in LCD's 2MS X2 Screen Resolution 1920x1080p @60Hz Keyboard Logitech Bluetooth Wireless MX5000 Mouse Logitech Bluetooth Wireless MX1000 PSU OCZ 700W GameXtreme Case NZXT Apollo Cooling Corsair H50 CPU/120mm x3 /60mm x2 /Corsair Dominator Ram Hard Drives WD Caviar 500 Black/ WD Caviar 200 Blue Internet Speed Download 19.83 Upload 0.97 Other Info Logitech Z2300 Speakers/ Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones/Avermedia PCI-e Hybrid TV Bravo/Epson NX415 all in one/ 4 Port Powered USB Hub/ LG 10x Bluray Burner /TSST Corp DVDRW External |
30 Jul 2011
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Quote: Originally Posted by TheReaper Windows Update does a decent job of keeping drivers up to date.
But if you want to do it manually, update the important drivers: chipset, networking, audio, etc. Okay, first I have tried windows update(on shutdown), I don't find any drivers update on the list. I am pretty sure there are new drivers available, is there a tutorial on SF?
How do I find current installed drivers(plus date) and their versions? | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Lenovo G560(this is a laptop) OS Windows 7 Ultimate x64 CPU Intel(R) Core(TM) i3 CPU M370 2.40GHz Memory 2 GB RAM Graphics Card Intel(R) HD Grpahics (not worth the money) Screen Resolution 1360 x 768 |
30 Jul 2011
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#5 | | Windows 7 ultimate 64 bit / XP Home sp3 Gulf Coast Texas |
Go to device manager right click on the device> properties> driver. And it will give you the driver date and version number.
Fabe | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Self Built OS Windows 7 ultimate 64 bit / XP Home sp3 CPU intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0ghz Motherboard Asus P5ND bios 1401 Memory 8 gigs 1066 OCZ Fata1ty Graphics Card EVGA GTX 580 Call of Duty Black Ops Edition Sound Card Creative Soundblaster Audigy 2zs Monitor(s) Displays Asus 24in LCD's 2MS X2 Screen Resolution 1920x1080p @60Hz Keyboard Logitech Bluetooth Wireless MX5000 Mouse Logitech Bluetooth Wireless MX1000 PSU OCZ 700W GameXtreme Case NZXT Apollo Cooling Corsair H50 CPU/120mm x3 /60mm x2 /Corsair Dominator Ram Hard Drives WD Caviar 500 Black/ WD Caviar 200 Blue Internet Speed Download 19.83 Upload 0.97 Other Info Logitech Z2300 Speakers/ Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones/Avermedia PCI-e Hybrid TV Bravo/Epson NX415 all in one/ 4 Port Powered USB Hub/ LG 10x Bluray Burner /TSST Corp DVDRW External |
30 Jul 2011
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Quote: Originally Posted by thefabe Welcome to Seven Forums.
I would probably go to device manager and make sure I don't have any yellow exclamation points on any of my devices. If their are any those would be the first ones I would install.
If not then windows has provided working drivers and I would then check the driver version and if anything update the chipset and video drivers.
I subscribe to the "If it ain't broke don't fix it"
If you look at the driver version for say your chipset it is the same for XP as for Windows Seven so, if all is working then I'd leave it alone. JMO
Fabe Sorry I did not see your post 
thanks for the tip.
can I roll back if the driver is not good? 
Quote: Originally Posted by thefabe Go to device manager right click on the device> properties> driver. And it will give you the driver date and version number.
Fabe Why don't I see the BIOS in device manager? | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Lenovo G560(this is a laptop) OS Windows 7 Ultimate x64 CPU Intel(R) Core(TM) i3 CPU M370 2.40GHz Memory 2 GB RAM Graphics Card Intel(R) HD Grpahics (not worth the money) Screen Resolution 1360 x 768 |
30 Jul 2011
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You can indeed rollback the drivers if they are not working correctly.
BIOS is not in device manager, 'cause you can't update it like that; it's the first code run by the PC at boot-up.
Bios is updated by flashing the EEPROM with a newer version, if you've never done it before, I wouldn't recommend doing it yourself- if done incorrectly it can make your motherboard unusable. | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Custom/DIY OS Windows 7 Ultimate x64 CPU Intel C2D E8400@4Ghz OC Motherboard ASUS P5Q-E, bios 2101 Memory 4x2GB Kingston HyperX 8500@1066Mhz Graphics Card Nvidia GTS450 OC Sound Card Onboard SoundMax Monitor(s) Displays Samsung Syncmaster 17" Screen Resolution 1280x1024 Mouse Gigabyte M6900 PSU Corsair TX-750 V2 Case Custom Tower Cooling Air: Arctic Cooling 2xF8 & F12; Akasa AK-968, 2xAK-HD-BL Hard Drives WD6402AAEX-640GB(system), WD10EALX-1TB(storage), other external disks & docking stations Internet Speed 10M/1M |
30 Jul 2011
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#8 | | Windows 7 ultimate 64 bit / XP Home sp3 Gulf Coast Texas |
Usually you can see the bios version on startup it flashes by rather quickly. The thing though with updating your bios is you really don't need to do this unless the newer version addresses a specific problem you may be having. Updating your bios is more involved then updating drivers and if not done correctly can render your system inoperative.
As far as updating drivers once you have found the version and the date if the driver on the site is a newer one, you can simply download the driver from the site,save it to your desktop then go back to where you found the original version and click on update driver software and follow the prompts and direct it to where you downloaded the newer version.
Fabe | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Self Built OS Windows 7 ultimate 64 bit / XP Home sp3 CPU intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0ghz Motherboard Asus P5ND bios 1401 Memory 8 gigs 1066 OCZ Fata1ty Graphics Card EVGA GTX 580 Call of Duty Black Ops Edition Sound Card Creative Soundblaster Audigy 2zs Monitor(s) Displays Asus 24in LCD's 2MS X2 Screen Resolution 1920x1080p @60Hz Keyboard Logitech Bluetooth Wireless MX5000 Mouse Logitech Bluetooth Wireless MX1000 PSU OCZ 700W GameXtreme Case NZXT Apollo Cooling Corsair H50 CPU/120mm x3 /60mm x2 /Corsair Dominator Ram Hard Drives WD Caviar 500 Black/ WD Caviar 200 Blue Internet Speed Download 19.83 Upload 0.97 Other Info Logitech Z2300 Speakers/ Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones/Avermedia PCI-e Hybrid TV Bravo/Epson NX415 all in one/ 4 Port Powered USB Hub/ LG 10x Bluray Burner /TSST Corp DVDRW External |
30 Jul 2011
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Quote: Originally Posted by TheReaper You can indeed rollback the drivers if they are not working correctly.
BIOS is not in device manager, 'cause you can't update it like that; it's the first code run by the PC at boot-up.
Bios is updated by flashing the EEPROM with a newer version, if you've never done it before, I wouldn't recommend doing it yourself- if done incorrectly it can make your motherboard unusable.
just to clarify, after I update, the previous driver files are saved and I can restore them through Device manager. 
Quote: Originally Posted by thefabe Usually you can see the bios version on startup it flashes by rather quickly. The thing though with updating your bios is you really don't need to do this unless the newer version addresses a specific problem you may be having. Updating your bios is more involved then updating drivers and if not done correctly can render your system inoperative.
As far as updating drivers once you have found the version and the date if the driver on the site is a newer one, you can simply download the driver from the site,save it to your desktop then go back to where you found the original version and click on update driver software and follow the prompts and direct it to where you downloaded the newer version.
Fabe
Where is the drivers folder?
So I will be able to direct the installation... | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Lenovo G560(this is a laptop) OS Windows 7 Ultimate x64 CPU Intel(R) Core(TM) i3 CPU M370 2.40GHz Memory 2 GB RAM Graphics Card Intel(R) HD Grpahics (not worth the money) Screen Resolution 1360 x 768 |
30 Jul 2011
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#10 | | Windows 7 ultimate 64 bit / XP Home sp3 Gulf Coast Texas |
When you select the driver to be downloaded you will bne asked where to save it to, I either save it to my desktop or documents."
On the same page as updater driver software you'll see another tab below it" roll back driver".
When you have saved the downloaded driver to a folder of your choice click on update driver software>browse my computer>browse to where you downloaded the new driver then install.
Fabe | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Self Built OS Windows 7 ultimate 64 bit / XP Home sp3 CPU intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0ghz Motherboard Asus P5ND bios 1401 Memory 8 gigs 1066 OCZ Fata1ty Graphics Card EVGA GTX 580 Call of Duty Black Ops Edition Sound Card Creative Soundblaster Audigy 2zs Monitor(s) Displays Asus 24in LCD's 2MS X2 Screen Resolution 1920x1080p @60Hz Keyboard Logitech Bluetooth Wireless MX5000 Mouse Logitech Bluetooth Wireless MX1000 PSU OCZ 700W GameXtreme Case NZXT Apollo Cooling Corsair H50 CPU/120mm x3 /60mm x2 /Corsair Dominator Ram Hard Drives WD Caviar 500 Black/ WD Caviar 200 Blue Internet Speed Download 19.83 Upload 0.97 Other Info Logitech Z2300 Speakers/ Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones/Avermedia PCI-e Hybrid TV Bravo/Epson NX415 all in one/ 4 Port Powered USB Hub/ LG 10x Bluray Burner /TSST Corp DVDRW External Help - download drivers problems? All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:49 AM. | |