To Download drivers

[tushk1990]

Hello,
I bought my pc few years back. At that time i didnt knew that drivers and all are required for pc so i didnt ask for drivers cd then.But now i require drivers as i hav formatted my pc but cannot find drivers.
Please suggest me some way to download all required drivers(like any site).
I dont know what all drivers are required so couldnt search it......

[olyteddy]

Google is good for finding drivers, if you know what PC you’re looking for drivers for. There are perhaps millions of drivers, so you do need to know a bit more than ‘drivers’ for ‘my pc’.

[tushk1990]

thnx for ur reply…but actully i dont know which driver to find thats the biggest problem…so i need some site which can scan my pc and give me drivers(if there is any such kind of site)

[DiiZzY]

Open it up and see what’s inside…
//Danne

[coolcolors]

[QUOTE=DiiZzY;2507039]Open it up and see what’s inside…
//Danne[/QUOTE]

That as well as knowing what make and model your computer is then going to manufacture site and they should have all the needed drivers and software for your computer. A little homework helps in the long run you know???

[eric93se]

Look on the MB for a model number.

[RCM]

What kind of computer is it? model and everything, then we can help you!

[mciahel]

Hi,[QUOTE=tushk1990;2507180]
I bought my pc few years back. At that time i didnt knew that drivers and all are required for pc so i didnt ask for drivers cd then.But now i require drivers as i hav formatted my pc but cannot find drivers.[/quote]Okay.

Please suggest me some way to download all required drivers(like any site).
First thing: stay clear from those “I can find the drivers for your hardware” websites and softwares. Most of them are simply scam.

I dont know what all drivers are required so couldnt search it…
If your computer is a brand name computer (Dell, HP etc.) there are good chances to get all drivers from their support web sites.

If this is a system built of individual components:
Start with the motherboard. See if you can find the manual for it since this normally lists the essential components that are onboard (including LAN, audio and others). If you don’t have a manual, you need to open the case and look onto the motherboard in order to find its exact name and model - it’s normally printed somewhere onto the PCB.
Next would be add-on cards like VGA, Modem, other cards.

Also, Windows Device Manager is extremely useful. Check the items which are marked with a warning or error sign. Then let it search for updates using Windows Update. I am assuming that the network adapter is working, which is often true for older hardware and a Windows version with recent service pack. If you haven’t already, then install SP3 (in case you have Windows XP) as soon as possible. It might have some newer drivers also.

Michael

[Arachne]

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[tushk1990]

hey thanx for replying
i have found out following info abt hardware configuration, can any one please suggest site from where i can download all the required drivers?

SiSoftware Sandra

Mainboard
Manufacturer : PR
Multi-Processor (MP) Support : No
MPS Version : 1.40
Model : P4M800CE-8237
BIOS : 05/16/2006-P4M800CE-8237-6A7L6PRAC-00
Chipset : VIA VN8x0/CN7x0

Computer Memory Controller
Location : Mainboard
Error Correction Capability : None
Number of Memory Slots : 2
Maximum Installable Memory : 1GB
Bank0/1 - A0 : Empty
Bank2/3 - A1 : None None None None DIMM 512MB

Chipset
Model : VIA Standard Host Bridge
OEM Device Name : VIA Standard Host Bridge
Revision : A1
Bus : Intel AGTL+
Front Side Bus Speed : 4x 133MHz (532MHz)
Maximum FSB Speed : 4x 200MHz (800MHz)
Width : 64-bit
HTT - Hyper-Threading Technology : No
I/O Queue Depth : 12 request(s)
Priority Master Queue Depth : 4 request(s)
Maximum Bus Bandwidth : 4.16GB/s
Maximum Power : 3.60W

LPC Hub Controller 1
Model : VIA VT8237 PCI to ISA Bridge
OEM Device Name : VIA VT8237 PCI to ISA Bridge
Revision : A1
ACPI Power Management Enabled : Yes
Delayed Transaction Enabled : Yes

LPC Legacy Controller 1
Type : ITE IT8705F
Version : 0.05
Number of Enabled Devices : 8

Disk Controller
Model : VIA VIA SATA RAID Controller
OEM Device Name : VIA VIA SATA RAID Controller
Revision : I1
RAID Support : Yes
RAID Enabled : Yes
Channels : 2

Disk Controller
Model : VIA VT82Cxxxx EIDE Controller (All VIA Chipsets)
OEM Device Name : VIA VT82xxxx EIDE Controller (All VIA Chipsets)
Interface : ATA
Revision : A7
Channels : 4

Audio Device
Model : VIA VT8233/A AC’97 Enhanced Audio Controller
OEM Device Name : VIA VT8233/A AC’97 Enhanced Audio Controller
Revision : G1
Type : AC '97
Version : 2.04

Audio Codec
Model : Gammagraphx 0000h
Revision : A1
Version : 2.04

Audio Codec
Model : Gammagraphx 0000h
Revision : A1
Version : 2.01

USB Controller 1
Model : VIA VT82xxxxx UHCI USB 1.1 Controller (All VIA Chipsets)
OEM Device Name : VIA VT82xxxxx UHCI USB 1.1 Controller (All VIA Chipsets)
Revision : I2
Version : 1.10
Interface : UHCI
Channels : 2
Speed : 48MHz
Supported Speed(s) : Low (1.5Mbps) Full (12Mbps)
Legacy Emulation Enabled : No

USB Controller 2
Model : VIA VT82xxxxx UHCI USB 1.1 Controller (All VIA Chipsets)
OEM Device Name : VIA VT82xxxxx UHCI USB 1.1 Controller (All VIA Chipsets)
Revision : I2
Version : 1.10
Interface : UHCI
Channels : 2
Speed : 48MHz
Supported Speed(s) : Low (1.5Mbps) Full (12Mbps)
Legacy Emulation Enabled : No

USB Controller 3
Model : VIA VT82xxxxx UHCI USB 1.1 Controller (All VIA Chipsets)
OEM Device Name : VIA VT82xxxxx UHCI USB 1.1 Controller (All VIA Chipsets)
Revision : I2
Version : 1.10
Interface : UHCI
Channels : 2
Speed : 48MHz
Supported Speed(s) : Low (1.5Mbps) Full (12Mbps)
Legacy Emulation Enabled : No

USB Controller 4
Model : VIA VT82xxxxx UHCI USB 1.1 Controller (All VIA Chipsets)
OEM Device Name : VIA VT82xxxxx UHCI USB 1.1 Controller (All VIA Chipsets)
Revision : I2
Version : 1.10
Interface : UHCI
Channels : 2
Speed : 48MHz
Supported Speed(s) : Low (1.5Mbps) Full (12Mbps)
Legacy Emulation Enabled : No

USB Controller 5
Model : VIA VT6202 USB 2.0 Enhanced Host Controller
OEM Device Name : VIA VT6202/12 USB 2.0 Enhanced Host Controller
Revision : I7
Version : 2.00
Specification : 1.00
Interface : EHCI
Channels : 8
Companion Controllers : 4
Supported Speed(s) : Low (1.5Mbps) Full (12Mbps) High (480Mbps)
Addressing Support : 32-bit
Legacy Emulation Enabled : No

SMBus/i2c Controller 1
Model : VIA VT823x SMBus
Advanced TCO Mode Enabled : No
Slave Device Enabled : No
PEC Support : No
Speed : 14kHz

Port Connector(s)
PRIMARY IDE : ATA
SECONDARY IDE : ATA
FDD : 8251 FIFO / Floppy Disk
COM1 : Serial Port 16450 / 9 Pin Dual Inline / DB-9 pin male
COM2 : Serial Port 16450 / 9 Pin Dual Inline / DB-9 pin male
LPT1 : Parallel Port ECP/EPP / DB-25 pin female / DB-25 pin female
Keyboard : Keyboard / PS/2 / PS/2
PS/2 Mouse : Mouse / PS/2 / PS/2
USB0 : USB

Video Adapter
Display : \.\DISPLAY1
VGA Compatible : No
Official Device Name : VIA/S3G UniChrome Pro IGP
Hardware ID : PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_3344&SUBSYS_33441106&REV_01
OEM Device Name : VIA VIA/S3G UNICHROME PRO IGP
Device Name : VIA VIA/S3G UNICHROME PRO IGP

Bus
Type : AGP
Version : 3.00
Current Data Transfer Rate : 8X / 8X
Maximum Bus Bandwidth : 528MB/s

Video BIOS
Date of Manufacture : Friday, July 15, 2005
Version : 8.

Direct3D 9 Devices
Interface Version : 9.00
Model : VIA/S3G UniChrome Pro IGP
Video Driver : vtdisp.dll
Library Version : 6.14.10.367
Has 3D Hardware Acceleration : Yes
Hardware Transform & Light : No
Heads : 1

Audio devices

Device Name : Vinyl AC’97 Audio (WAVE)
Manufacturer : Microsoft
Version : 5.10
Product ID : 101 / 1

[DiiZzY]

Chipset
http://www.viaarena.com/Driver/VIA_HyperionPro_V524A.zip
Audio
http://www.viaarena.com/Driver/vinyl_v700b.zip
SATA
http://www.viaarena.com/Driver/via_vraid_windows_v5.90a.zip
Video
http://www.viaarena.com/Driver/P4M800Pro-P4M800CE_220001z_XP_wIShld_logod.zip

//Danne

[mciahel]

Since the Sata controllers are also part of the Hyperion Pro (Chipset) drivers, there is no need to download them separately. This separate download is useful for owners of Via based Sata controller cards.

Michael

[tushk1990]

Hey guys thnx for your help.
So i dont need ny extra drivers to download now ???
Is there any software which would help me download latest compatible drivers???

[mciahel]

[QUOTE=tushk1990;2508549]Hey guys thnx for your help.
So i dont need ny extra drivers to download now ???
Is there any software which would help me download latest compatible drivers???[/QUOTE]DiiZzy posted a list of drivers you possibly need. Only the Sata drivers are redundant since they are also part of the Hyperion Pro chipset drivers.

Michael

[tushk1990]

hey guys thnx for your help.
now i can format my pc without ny problem…
really very very thnx

[mciahel]

Wait!

perhaps you need also drivers for your network adapter. Since your report does not mention this, you may please have a look into Device Manager to find out what you have.

Michael

[tushk1990]

@ mciahel : Thanx for your suggestion, but I use mtnl network which provide their driver cd seperately,so i guess i wont need them.

But still i may like to provide details:

My device manager shows two network adapters-

Provider: VIA Technologies, Inc.
File Version: 2.66
Copyright: VIA Technologies,Inc.
Digital Signer: Microsoft Windows Publisher

Provider: Microsoft Corporation
File Version: 5.2.3667.0(Lab02_N(brwill).020810-2303)
Copyright: Microsoft Corporation
Digital Signer: Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatability

[chef]

Isnt 2) the standard OS driver??