Need help downloading drivers for this notebook

[imanhorn]

Hi, I recently bought a notebook with the following specs.

http://valid.canardpc.com/show_oc.php?id=1556772

the only problem is that I installed windows vista and I seem to be losing a lot of drivers.

can any1 help me look for the motherboard model and where to find the drivers for it? Thank you!

 

[Leeky]

Could you give us the full make and model of your computer please.

 

[imanhorn]

Oh sorry, it's a stormX notebook it's pretty much an unknown notebook.

 

[Leeky]

Can you provide us with a link to it online please?

 

[LookinAround]

Is there any tag on the computer with a model number? If you can't identify the model there MAY be a "backdoor" solution... If we can download the chipset drivers then a network driver you might be able to use a tool like DriverEasy to locate the other drivers (but you need that working network connection to use it)

1. Your CPU-Z link in post #1 shows Mobile Intel 945 Express Chipset. The Intel download link for that chipset is here

2. I might be able to figure out your network driver if you List Problem Devices

• Make sure devices are connected and powered on
• Click Start->Run, enter: msinfo32. Click the + sign next to Components to expand it
• Click Problem Devices. Anything appear?
• If yes, click on it, Ctrl-A to select all, Ctrl-C to copy it, Ctrl-V to paste into next post
• On the other hand, if no devices are listed, tell me so

You''ll need to copy/paste onto a USB drive or something to post all the cryptic strings it shows i'll need to see to give it a shot

 

[imanhorn]

Hi sorry for the late return. I had it reformatted back to XP now the big problems cropped up

Base System Device PCI\VEN_197B&DEV_2382&SUBSYS_2382197B&REV_80\4&335E5CC8&0&00E0 The drivers for this device are not installed.
Base System Device PCI\VEN_197B&DEV_2383&SUBSYS_2383197B&REV_80\4&335E5CC8&0&03E0 The drivers for this device are not installed.
Base System Device PCI\VEN_197B&DEV_2384&SUBSYS_2384197B&REV_80\4&335E5CC8&0&04E0 The drivers for this device are not installed.
Ethernet Controller PCI\VEN_197B&DEV_0260&SUBSYS_0260197B&REV_02\4&335E5CC8&0&05E0 The drivers for this device are not installed.
Network Controller PCI\VEN_1814&DEV_3090&SUBSYS_30901814&REV_00\4&23C6FC68&0&00E1 The drivers for this device are not installed.

Above is the problem devices.

Here's the summary of my laptop

OS Name Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Version 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2 Build 2600
OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation
System Name USER-9F4E793CCA
System Manufacturer czc
System Model czc
System Type X86-based PC
Processor x86 Family 6 Model 28 Stepping 2 GenuineIntel ~1596 Mhz
Processor x86 Family 6 Model 28 Stepping 2 GenuineIntel ~1595 Mhz
BIOS Version/Date American Megatrends Inc. 080015, 9/9/2009
SMBIOS Version 2.4
Windows Directory C:\WINDOWS
System Directory C:\WINDOWS\system32
Boot Device \Device\HarddiskVolume1
Locale United States
Hardware Abstraction Layer Version = "5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)"
User Name USER-9F4E793CCA\Administrator
Time Zone China Standard Time
Total Physical Memory 1,024.00 MB
Available Physical Memory 746.50 MB
Total Virtual Memory 2.00 GB
Available Virtual Memory 1.96 GB
Page File Space 2.39 GB
Page File C:\pagefile.sys

 

[imanhorn]

Hi, used Unknown Devices and here's what i found

Base System Devices = JMicron Technology Corp
Ethernet Controller = JMicron Technology Corp
Network Controller = Ralink Technology Corp

 

[LookinAround]

Do you know if you have two ethernet adapters (and LAN ports) on that machine?? (I'm guessing is the case based on your data)

Let's see if we can get one of LAN connections installed and working first.

I think this is a JMicron Fast Ethernet Adapter. Some more chasing down pointed me to this driver. I also looked in the driver's installation file and the Hardware ID is a match. Still, best to create a system restore point before installing it

Ethernet Controller PCI\VEN_197B&DEV_0260&SUBSYS_0260197B&REV_02\4&335E5CC8&0&05E0

To test, check if you have 2 different LAN ports on that computer and test with each one.

/* EDIT */
Looks like Ralink is the Wireless Adapter so you'd only have one LAN port.. which makes more sense as i now remembered this is on a laptop