Acer released Windows 7 32-bit support for this model and the reason for 32-bit is Intel GMA 3600/3650, the important issue about this graphic is it only released to work with windows 7 32-bit. Intel, Microsoft Update and Acer dodn't have support for other OS and it is officially state that this graphic design to work with windows 7 32-bit, not 64-bit. This netbook comes with 1GB of RAM. You need Minimum 4GB RAM to run Windows 64-bit or Other 64-bit OS. I already download and checked the drivers files (except audio and bluetooth - the file size is to big), so I re-make the driver list base on actual compatibility provided by each drivers. Some of them support all there OS (windows XP/Vista and 7). You may notice ACER named the driver x86 which refer to 32-bit system but if you check the drivers it also contain 64-bit support. Lastly to complete the list, I check the vendor website for additional support, example the original LAN drivers only support windows 7 32 and 64-bit. So, I just went to Realtek support site and look for download links for windows XP/Vista/8/8.1. They also list out support for other OS such Linux and Window Server/Media Center.
My recommendation : Choose windows 7 32-bit or Lightweight OS such as Linux Mint
3G Driver
Huawei 3G module Driver
Version 6.0.1.289, 2.6MB
Windows XP/Vista/7 (32/64-bit) : Download
Then Install the application for your 3G.
SATA
Intel SATA AHCI Driver
Version 10.1.0.1008, 10.3MB
Windows XP/Vista/7 (32/64-bit) : Download
Card Reader
Realtek PCIe Card Reader Driver (RTS5208)
Version 6.1.7601.83_110513, 10.2MB
Windows XP/Vista/7 (32/64-bit) : Download
Audio
Realtek High Definition Audio Driver
Version 6.0.1.6374 /Latest
Original Driver Windows 7 32-bit, 149.9MB : Download
Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1 (32/64-bit): Download (note 1)
Chipset
Intel NM10 Express Chipset
Version 9.1.1.1025 (2MB), 9.2.2.1034 (2.7MB)
Windows XP (32/64-bit): Download
Windows XP/Vista/7 (32/64-bit) : Download
Latest Drivers : Download from Intel
Graphic - VGA
Intel GMA 3600 series (GMA 3650)
Version 8.14.8.1075, 17.2MB
Original Drivers : Windows 7 32-bit : Download
If you need driver for other operating system, you need to read my post here since there are no support officially released.
Windows XP/Vista/7/8 : Download Link and Tutorial
LAN - Ethernet
Realtek GBE/FE LAN Driver (8169/8168/8139) Note 2
Version (xp : 5.606.811.2003, 4.6MB) ( win 7 : 7.049.927.2011, 5.6MB)
Windows XP (32/64-bit) : Download
Windows 7 (32/64-bit) : Download
Other OS (win vista/ win 8/ linux) : Download (from realtek)
Modem
LSI USB 2.0 Soft Modem Driver Note 3
(Version 2.2.99 , 1MB - ori) (winxp/Vis/7 2.2.99.0)
Original Driver Windows 7 32-bit : Download
Windows XP/Vista/7 (32/64-bit) : Download
Touchpad
Elantech Touchpad Driver
Version 11.6.2.1, 177.0MB
Windows XP/Vista/7 (32/64-bit) : Download
Touchpad
Synaptic Touchpad Driver
Version 16.2.10.19 , 128.5MB
Windows XP/Vista/7 (32/64-bit) : Download
Latest Drivers Win2k/XP/Vista/7/8/8.1: Download
Wireless
There are 3 applicable wireless drivers, choose base on your specification
Intel Wireless :
Intel PROSet Wireless Driver
Version 12.0.2.2, 139.0MB
Windows XP : Download
Windows 7 (32/64-bit) : Download
Broadcom Wireless:
Version 5.100.196.8, 78.7MB
Windows XP/Vista/7 (32/64-bit) : Download
Atheros Wireless:
Version 9.2.0.469
Windows XP : Download
Windows Vista/7 (32/64-bit) : Download
ATheros Bluetooth
Version 7.4.0000.0095, 177.4MB
Windows XP : Download
Windows 8 : Download
Windows Vista/7 (32/64-bit) : Download
Broadcom Bluetooth
Windows XP : Download
Windows 8 : Download
Windows Vista/7 (32/64-bit) : Download
Webcam
Cyberlink webcam Application
Version 1.5.2108.00, 31MB
Windows XP/Vista/7/8 (32/64-bit) : Download
Launch Manager
Dritek Launch Manager Application
Version 5.1.7.2308, 7.1MB
Windows XP/Vista/7/8 (32/64-bit) : Download
Windows 8 Upgrade Guide
Clean install is not recommended, upgrading form windows 7 is a better choice because windows 8 will analyze current driver and re-install it in windows 8. Sometimes windows 7 drivers works with windows 8 and upgrading from windows 7 will make your work easier because windows 8 will automatically reconfigure the drivers for you. Clean install however require certain steps to install such as right click and troubleshoot compatibility before installation.
Windows 8 will automatically install the following drivers. First make sure to turn on windows automatic updates and install the available updates, reboot after installation.
Modem
Audio
Chipset
3G
Modem:
Available through Microsoft Automatic updates, turn on your automatic updates on windows 8 and let it download the available updates, install and reboot, or download manually from link below.
Version 2.2.102.0 , release august 2010, 889kb x86, 907kb x64
Windows 8/8.1/7/Vista/XP 32-bit : Download
Windows 8/8.1/7/Vista/XP 64-bit : Download
Require Manual Installation to install.
Touchpad
Elantech Touchpad Driver
Windows 8 (32/64-bit) : Download
Touchpad
Latest verison 17.0.19 (all languages) 118.1MB
Win2k/XP/Vista/7/8/8.1: Download
Wireless:
Broadcom : Download
Atheros : Windows 8 32-bit | Windows 8 64-bit
Intel : Automatic
Card Reader:
Version 6.2.8400.28124, 10MB
Windows 8 (32/64-bit) : Download
Note 1: The download link for windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1 will redirect you to the realtek download site. First click on the "I agree with the term and agreement" then you will see all drivers from windows 2000/2003/2K/XP/Vista/7/8/8.1 listed. Now choose base on your operating system. You may notice in the bracket which is (excutable file) and (zip file). The difference is executable file let you install the driver right away after download and zip file require extraction/unzipping process before installing the file.
Note 2: The download link for windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1 will redirect you to the realtek download site. You will see all drivers from windows 2000/2003/2K/XP/Vista/7/8/8.1 listed. Now choose base on your operating system. You may notice in the bracket which is (excutable file) and (zip file). The difference is executable file let you install the driver right away after download and zip file require extraction/unzipping process before installing the file.
Note 3: (also known as Agere/Liteon System 2.0 Soft Modem) - Link taken from Acer travelmate 4740G (it use similar hardware with AOD270 and also list driver for windows XP, the hardware ID match each other). If you run Windows Automatic updates, it will automatically install version 2.2.102.0 which is the latest drivers.
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