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Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Acer Aspire 4736z Drivers for WIndows XP/Vista/7/8

Today my cousin sent me an Acer notebook and ask me to check it because it is too slow and often not responding. I found that the system was in complete mess with too many security and registry optimizer program. So I decide to install windows 7 32-bit (fresh install) since it only have 2GB of RAM. I choose windows 7 over XP and Vista because she used to work with windows 7.

Important Notes:
  • Acer Officially provide support for Windows XP (32./64-bit) , Windows Vista (32/64-bit) and Windows 7 (32/64-bit) for this model (Acer Aspire 4736z).
  • Please Install according to order Given.
  • Install all drivers (please read note first! if available)
  • Recommended Operating system , Windows XP (SP1, SP2, SP3 all version), Windows 7 32/64-bit Ultimate or Professional (SP1).
  • Compatibility : Compatible with Windows XP/Vista/7/8 and 8.1.
  • Windows 8 Users! : If you don;t want to re-install the drivers in windows 8/8.1, please do not fresh install but upgrade from windows 7 to Windows 8/8.1.
  • Windows 8 Users! If fresh Installation you are advised to only install chipset/graphic and audio drivers. (Because other driver automatically installed)
  • Windows 7/8/8.1 Users : If you run automatic updates, it will automatically install : Wireless, LAN, Chipset, Graphic, so you don;t have to download and re-install the drivers.
Drivers

    Chipset:
    Intel Chipset Installation utility (4 Series and ICH9 Chipset)
    Windows XP (32/64-bit) : Download
    Windows Vista (32/64-bit) : Download
    Windows 7 (32/64-bit) : Download
    Windows 8/8.1 (32/64-bit) : use windows Automatic updates or download latest driver from Intel

    Audio:
    Realtek High Definition Audio Drivers
    Windows XP (32/64-bit) : Download
    Windows Vista (32/64-bit) : Download
    Windows 7 (32/64-bit) : Download
    Latest Drivers (Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1) : Download 
     
    Graphic Driver Notes:
    There are 3 available graphic drivers for this model, Choose 1 base on your specification. You will have either Nvidia or Intel graphic. You can identify which graphic your notebook have by looking at the sticker located at the right below the keyboard. For Intel it will show Intel 4500GMA and vice versa.

    1 - Graphic
    Mobile Intel(R) 45 Express Chipset Family WHQL(4500)
    Windows XP (32-bit) : Download
    Windows XP (64-bit) : Download
    Windows Vista (32-bit) : Download
    Windows Vista (64-bit) : Download
    Windows 7 (32/64-bit) : Download
    Windows 8/8.1 (32/64-bit) : Install windows 7 drivers (set compatibility to windows 7)

    2- Graphic
    Nvidia GeForce G 105 M Graphic Driver
    Windows XP (32-bit) : Download
    Windows XP (64-bit) : Download
    Windows Vista (32-bit) : Download
    Windows Vista (64-bit) : Download
    Windows 7 (32/64-bit) : Download
    Windows 8/8.1 (32-bit) : Download
    Windows 8/8.1 (64-bit) : Download

    3- Graphic
    Nvidia Graphic Driver for N10MGE1 (this version made specifically for win 7 only)
    Windows 7 (32/64-bit) : Download

    Webcam/Camera Driver Notes:
    There are 2 webcam drivers available, choose 1 only and you can choose base on your own choice. Each driver and software will show different compatibility and performance, so you can uninstall and re-install the other webcam to test which perform better. The driver files also will install Acer crystal eye webcam software. After installation the shortcut for webcam can be found by click start - (all) program - Acer Crystal eye webcam (click on the folder and you will see the shortcut to Acer crystal eye webcam).

    Camera
    Chicony Camera Driver and Software
    Windows XP (32-bit) : Download
    Windows XP (64-bit) : Use Vista or XP 32-bit Driver
    Windows Vista (32/64-bit) : Download
    Windows 7 (32-bit) : Download
    Windows 7 (64-bit) : Download 
    Windows 8/8.1 (32/64-bit) : Install windows 7 drivers (set compatibility to windows 7

    Camera
    Suyin Camera Driver and Software
    Windows XP (32-bit) :Download 
    Windows XP (64-bit) : Use Vista or XP 32-bit Driver
    Windows Vista (32/64-bit) : Download
    Windows 7 (32-bit) : Download
    Windows 7 (64-bit) : Download
    Windows 8/8.1 (32/64-bit) : Install windows 7 drivers (set compatibility to windows 7

    Card reader Notes:
    Choose 1 base on your specification, Realtek or Jmicron Carf Reader driver, If you don;t know which to install test which work for you and uninstall the wrong driver from the control panel. There are no problems if you install both driver at once, it just you will have unnecessary files which use small portion of your disk space.

    Card Reader
    Jmicron JMB385 Card Reader Driver
    Windows XP (32/64-bit) : Download
    Windows Vista (32/64-bit) : Download
    Windows 7 (32/64-bit) : Download
    Windows 8/8.1 (32/64-bit) : Install windows 7 drivers (set compatibility to windows 7)  

    Card Reader
    Realtek USB 2.0 Card Reader Driver
    Windows XP (32/64-bit) : Download
    Windows Vista (32/64-bit) : Download
    Windows 7 (32/64-bit) : Download
    Latest: Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1 : Download

    Touchpad Driver Notes:
    Install both driver -


    Alps Touchpad Driver
    Windows XP/Vista (32/64-bit) : Download
    Windows 7 (32/64-bit) : Download
    Windows 8/8.1 :Windows 8/8.1 (32/64-bit) : Install windows 7 drivers

    Synaptic
    Synaptic Touchpad Driver
    Windows XP/Vista (32/64-bit) : Download
    Windows 7 (32/64-bit) : Download
    Windows 8/8.1 (32/64-bit) : Download


    LAN -Ethernet
    Atheros AR8131 Family Ethernet Controller
    Windows XP (32/64-bit) : Download
    Windows Vista (32/64-bit) : Download
    Windows 7 (32/64-bit) : Download
    Windows 8/8.1 (32/64-bit) : Download

    SATA
    Intel Matrix Storage @ Intel Rapid Storage Driver
    (Include Serial ATA controller)
    Windows XP (32/64-bit) : Download
    Windows Vista (32/64-bit) : Download
    Windows 7 (32/64-bit) : Download
    Windows 8/8.1 (32/64-bit) :Download (select SetupRST) (fl6fpy is for SATA only)

    Fingerprint
    Authentec Fingerprint Driver
    Windows XP/Vista (32/64-bit) : Download
    Windows 7 (32/64-bit) : Download
    Windows 8/8.1 (Use Microsoft automatic Updates)


    Modem
    Agere Systems HDA Modem
    *certain model have conexant driver, so choose conexant if Agere modem installation failed.
    Windows XP (32/64-bit) : Download | Conexant
    Windows Vista (32/64-bit) : Download | Conexant
    Windows 7/8/8.1 (32/64-bit) : Automatic

    Bluetooth
    Broadcom 2045 and 2046 Bluetooth Driver
    Windows XP (32-bit) : Download
    Windows XP (64-bit) : Download
    Windows Vista (32/64-bit) : Download
    Windows 7 (32/64-bit) : Download
    Windows 8/8.1 : Download

    Wireless Notes:
    There are 4 applicable wireless Drivers, for windows Vista/7/8/8.1 the drivers automatically installed. You can install the drivers here which version is newer. For windows XP user you need to select base on your specification or test which work for you. Installing  wrong driver will not harm your system and it will prompt no device detected because the driver will not automatically installed.

    Wireless
    Atheros AR928X Wireless Network Adapter
    Windows XP/Vista (32/64-bit) : Download
    Windows 7 (32/64-bit) : Download
    Windows 7/8/8.1 (32/64-bit) : Automatic

    Wireless
    Intel Wireless LAN Driver (Condor Peak)
    Windows XP (32/64-bit) : Download
    Windows Vista (32/64-bit) : Download
    Windows 7 (32/64-bit) : Download
    Windows 7/8/8.1 (32/64-bit) : Automatic

    Wireless
    Intel Wireless LAN Driver (5100/5300/5150/5350)
    Windows XP (32/64-bit) : Install using condor peak driver
    Windows Vista (32/64-bit) : Install using condor peak driver
    Windows 7 (32/64-bit) : Download
    Windows 7/8/8.1 (32/64-bit) : Automatic

    Wireless 
    Broadcom Wireless Driver
    Windows XP (32/64-bit) : Download
    Windows Vista/7 (32/64-bit) : Download
    Windows 7/8/8.1 (32/64-bit) : Automatic
    Wireless
    Ralink Wireless Drivers
    Windows XP (32/64-bit) : Not package for windows XP/Must choose either Atheros/broadcom/intel
    Windows Vista (32/64-bit) : Download
    Windows 7 (32/64-bit) : Download
     Latest Driver windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1 : Download from mediatek.

    Applications :

    Dritek Launch Manager Software
    This software will enable the button function at the right corner of your keyboard.
    Windows XP (32/64-bit) : Download
    Windows Vista (32/64-bit) : Download
    Windows 7 (32/64-bit) : Download
    Windows 8/8.1 :Windows 8/8.1 (32/64-bit) : Install windows 7 drivers

    Application :
    Acer eRecovery Management Application
    (Only applies for Vista)
    Windows Vista (32/64-bit) : Download 

    Application :
    Acer Updater
    Only for Windows 7
    Windows 7 (32/64-bit) : Download 

    Additional Information

    Do I need to install all drivers?
    Windows Xp : yes
    Windows Vista : Yes
    Windows 7/8/8.1 : yes
    *Please read note becuase there are certain drivers have more than 1 drivers choices, you need to install it base on the note given.

    Where is the driver version?
    Just look at the download link, it contain the driver version with OS compatibility.

    Ralink merged with mediatek on January 7th 2013, so you will need to download from mediatek support if you are using ralink wireless for the latest drivers. You also can choose to stick with current drivers because updating to the latest drivers only show slight improvement.

    Latest Drivers for your graphic is available on Nvidia and Intel site or just run windows automatic updates.

    Do let me know if you have problems installing the drivers.