Compaq Presario C734TU Laptop Drivers for Windows XP
Compaq Presario C734TU is an entry level model in HP-Compaq's product line. This is a Celeron based machine. Other features include - 512MB DDR2, 120GB SATA HDD, DVD/RW Multy drive, 15.4" Widescreen Display, Altec Lansing Stereo Speakers, 56K Modem, Integrated Wireless LAN 802.11 b/g, LiIon Battery, TouchPad, Web cam 1.3 mg, S-Video TV Out, 2 USB 2.0 and the operating system in the laptop is FreeDOS. You will have to install an operating system (Windows, Linux etc) to use the laptop. Incase you are planning to install Windows XP, you might have issues with compatible drivers. All the driver for XP are given here.
If you are planning to install Vista, the drivers are given in the manufacturer's website. We strongly request you to use original and lisenced version of Windows.
Video Driver:
http://downloadmirror.intel.com/14388/a08/win2k_xp14311.exe
Chipset (SM Bus Controller) Driver:
http://downloadmirror.intel.com/13799/eng/ChipUtil.exe
OR
Intel Chipset Installation Utility for ICH8 :
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareDescription.js…
Realtek RTL8100CL/RTL8110Sb NIC (Ethernet controller) Driver:
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp30001-30500/sp30156.exe
Intel Pro Wireless Driver:
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp33001-33500/sp33404.exe
BroadCom Wireless Driver:
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp34001-34500/sp34152.exe
HP 1.3 MegaPixel (MP) Webcam Software Drivers(if web cam is inbuilt):
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp35001-35500/sp35414.exe
Alps Touchpad Drivers:
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp31001-31500/sp31075.exe
OR
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp37501-38000/sp37855.exe
HP Qucik launch Driver(Unknown Device):
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softlib/software8/COL18360/ch-47422-1/sp33258.exe
HP Help and Support for Microsoft Windows XP:
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp36501-37000/sp36545.exe
Your model of Presario has an audio controller that supports the high definition audio. You need to have Microsoft Universal Audio Architecture (UAA) Bus Driver for High Definition Audio installed on the computer before installing the audio and modem driver.
Here is the link for the Microsoft Universal Audio Architecture Driver that need to be installed before installing the audio driver:
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp33501-34000/sp33867.exe
Conexant CX20549-12 High Definition Audio Driver:
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp36001-36500/sp36090.exe
1. Click on Start and select Run. Now type devmgmt.msc and press enter.
2. Right click on "Audio device on High Definition Audio Bus" and click Update driver.
3. Select "Install from a list or specific location"
4. Click Next. Then select "Don't search, I will choose the driver to install"
5. Click Next and then select "Sound, video and game controller" from the list.
6. Click Next and then click Have Disk.
7. Click Browse C:\swsetup\sp36090 folder and the double click the X32 folder. Select the .inf file, click open and Continue with the onscreen instructions.
Similarly install Modem Drivers:
Conexant CX20548 Modem Driver for Microsoft Windows XP
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp36001-36500/sp36089.exe
1.Right click on "Modem device on High Definition Audio Bus" and click Update driver.
2. Select "Install from a list or specific location"
3. Click Next. Then select "Don't search, I will choose the driver to install"
4. Click Next and then select "Modem" from the list.
5. Click Next and then click Have Disk.
6. Click Browse C:\swsetup\sp36089 folder and select the .inf (wis30b2b) file and click open and Continue with the onscreen instructions.
Installation Instructions :
1. Download the spXXXXX.EXE file to a directory on your hard drive.
2. Execute the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions.
3. Restart the notebook when the installation is complete.
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