For Aspire One users.... click here (Install Windows XP using USB Flash Disk/ Flash Drive - Step by Step Guide) and click here (Acer Aspire One Specifications and Windows XP) to download XP drivers...
Acer Aspire 4710 was designed for Windows Vista, A have no problem when installing Windows Vista Home Premium on this gemstone laptop, but when i tried to install Windows XP on it, this laptop cannot detect the harddrive ! After googling I found tutorial from Acer philippines (Download here) and download the SATA driver here (link updated) but in this tutorial we need usb floppy drive, its hard to find usb floppy drive for me. - I want to install Windows XP without Floppy drive...
After little research in my room
...You can install windows XP on Acer Aspire 4710 without USB floppy drive, just include the SATA driver to your Windows XP CD using nLite
Download nLite here...
Download SATA driver here... (link updated)
nLite is a tool for permanent Windows components removal and pre-installation Windows configuration. After removal there is an option to make bootable image ready for burning on cd or testing in virtual machines.
With nLite you will be able to have Windows installation which on install does not include, or even contain on cd, the unwanted components.
Features
- Service Pack Integration
- Component Removal
- Unattended Setup
- Driver Integration * (we need this)
- Hotfixes Integration **
- Tweaks
- Services Configuration
- Patches ***
- Bootable ISO creation
on guide part2 your screen must look like this :
Locate driver and select "Textmode",
then select "Intel(R) 82801GBM SATA AHCI Controller (Mobile ICH7M/DH)"
keep follow the guides ... and from nLite select direct burn to blank CD to build your new Windows XP CD with built in Acer Aspire 4710 SATA driver :) tested and 100% working!need driver for Acer Aspire 4710 ? click here (Win XP and Vista)
UPDATE : Integrate driver into windows installation CD step by step tutorial
UPDATE : How to install Windows XP - Acer Aspire 4720 - Acer TravelMate 4720
UPDATE :
Acer Aspire 4710 / 4710G Windows XP drivers (Acer Taiwan) :
Realtek Audio driver (Download)
Bluetooth driver (Download)
WebCam Suyin driver (Download)
Card Reader driver (Download)
Chipset Intel driver (Download)
LAN driver (Download)
Modem driver (Download)
VGA ATI driver (Download)
VGA Intel driver (Download)
Wireless LAN Atheros driver (Download)
Wireless LAN Broadcom driver (Download)
Wireless LAN Intel driver (Download)
Touchpad Synaptics driver (Download)
WebCam Bison driver (Download)
WebCam Application (Download)
Launch Manager (Download)
Acer Aspire 4710 / 4710G Windows XP drivers (Acer Euro) :
Realtek Audio driver (Download)
Bluetooth driver (Download)
WebCam Suyin driver (Download)
Card Reader driver (Download)
Chipset Intel driver (Download)
LAN driver (Download)
Modem driver (Download)
VGA ATI driver (Download)
VGA Intel driver (Download)
Wireless LAN Atheros driver (Download)
Wireless LAN Broadcom driver (Download)
Wireless LAN Intel driver (Download)
WebCam Chicony driver (Download)
Touchpad Synaptics driver (Download)
WebCam Bison driver (Download)
WebCam Chicony Application (Download)
Launch Manager (Download)
Thx for the quick tips man, ada Acer 4710 mau diinstall XP juga neh :)
ReplyDeleteyeah... good luck :)
ReplyDeleteThanks!
ReplyDeleteYou're fantastic.
I look for this driver for hours!
Taki
for everyone: if you like this article please write a comment here ... thanks ;)
ReplyDeleteFANTASTICCCC!!!
ReplyDeleteI was going crazy, thinking 'where am i going to find a usb floppy drive'. Am i glad i read your blog. Works beautifully on the first try.
Thanks Bro....ur the BEST ;-)
it is great
ReplyDeletethanks
hallo.. di mana saya boleh cari driver aspire 4520 window xp yang lengap dan mudah??
ReplyDeletehallo.. di mana saya boleh cari driver aspire 4520 window xp yang lengap dan mudah??
ReplyDeletehallo.. di mana saya boleh cari driver aspire 4520 window xp yang lengkap dan mudah?? pening dah kepala ni pusing2 cari.. x jumpa2 lagi... tolong yer..
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ReplyDeletecoba cek url ini untuk driver aspire 4520 windows xp yang lengkap :
ReplyDeleteDriver Windows XP Aspire 4520
terima kasih.nice article.really help
ReplyDeletethanks bro :)
ReplyDeletebrilliant bro...
ReplyDeletemmg boleh pakai... 1st try terus jadik....... faried
i want to install windows xp in my aspire 4720..can i use aspire 4710 guide..or is there any other way???
ReplyDeleteso easy to get my winxp installed into my Acer 4710....very good...and simple
ReplyDeleteyes :) you can use this guide on Acer Aspire 4720
ReplyDeletethanks dude...
ReplyDeleteI've USB floppy drive and tried the installation manual given in the Philipines Acer with the SATA from the same site. But I the Windows XP SP2 installer still couldn't detect the SATA hardisk in my 4720.
ReplyDeleteDo I need to use other SATA driver or set the different setting rather than Intel(R) 82801GBM SATA AHCI Controller (Mobile ICH7M/DH)? Do I need to choose 82801FBM or 82801GHM?
I haven't tried to use an USB floppy drive before. because hard to find it. and I still suggest you to use nLite, from nLite you can add any drivers as you like, even you can select all drivers, and if you add more drivers, more chance to Windows XP detect SATA harddisk. I hope its can help.
ReplyDeleteThx MAN!! Im suxxxing with editing .sif files n adding drivers for 3 days.. N nLite fixed my problem within 5 mins!!!
ReplyDeleteRESPECT!!
I have created the bootable DVD but when try boot up from the Acer Aspire 4710, can't seem to boot up from the DVD eventhough have followed the intruction given. What have when wrong during the process of creating the bootable DVD, can anyone help ??
ReplyDeleteI think its no problem to use DVD when create bootable disc, but why you dont try to use CD ? all files is just about 680 MB, and a DVD is not necessary.
ReplyDeleteCahya, thanks...when i use CD, finally it get booted up without any problem...thanks a lot.. :-)
ReplyDeleteOk :) enjoy your windows XP
ReplyDeleteWaaa!!! :(
ReplyDeleteIt still doesn't work with my 4720. I've created the bootable CD; WinXP still couldn't detect the SATA hardisk. Then I created another CD with 8 drivers from 3 different sources; but it still doesn't work...
The steps given in the nLite guides also a bit different; probably I'm using the latest nLite. But I think the problem is I've still couldn't find the compatible SATA driver for 4720.
Help! HELP!
Is there anybody who has successfully installed Windows XP into Acer Aspire 4720?
ReplyDeleteSame problem here, saya sudah cuba install ke 4720, namun x working.
ReplyDeleteIve tried loading multiple drivers but still to no avail. Help us o exalted one
Woohoo, I've managed to solve it on Acer 4720, just use the drivers included in the resource CD under the SW1/SATAAHCI. Use the same technique as Cahya pointed out, but use the drivers in the CD instead, its working fine now. Kudos Cahya for a great tip
ReplyDeleteyou can contact me at : zantech@gmail.com
Thanks to zantech :)
ReplyDeleteAspire 4720..all of the above suggestion have been tried..but still..didnt work to recognize the hard drive..can anybody share the exact sata driver for this notebook..
ReplyDeleteelloo
ReplyDeleteaku dah pakai nlite..
tp, xboleh boot lah kt 4710 aku...cam mana ni...tapi dah integrate dah driver2 tu sume...cam mana ni.. nak boot masuk windows punye setup pon xbole..ade oang bole tolong x? :)
me install untill copy file ask me to insert intel matrix storage manager driver . too bad jam at here :(
ReplyDeleteme install untill copy file ask me to insert intel matrix storage manager driver . too bad jam at here :(
ReplyDeleteSodium, just use the drivers included in the resource CD under the SW1/SATAAHCI. or you can contact zantech@gmail.com
ReplyDeletethanks a ton man,
ReplyDeleteyou made my day...:)
Very nice solution!
ReplyDeleteI tried to install xp on a travel mate using a usb floppy. But it didnt even find the floppy drive and im not really interessted to buy a new one because xp isn't good enough to find all sorts of usb floppy's.
Thanks a lot mate!
Thats excellent. Thanx a ton man.
ReplyDeleteI have try all the driver including in the resource cd under the SW1/SATAAHCI..but still it doesnt work..i have corrupted 8 cds just for this purpose..i tried to contact zantech and i hope he can manage to help me. by da way..thanks a lot Cahya.
ReplyDeleteOk sodium, good luck :)
ReplyDeleteI hope zantech will share the driver here .. ;)
hi all,
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing this funda here..but still I am not able to install XP.
my query:
as per chaya - iin my given acer driver cd - under sw1- i have AHTCI
not SATAAHCI.
2nd - I have downloaded nLite but not able to run its asking for .NET framework I don't have it inmy other PC(winxp)
what to copy in bootbale XP cd
and what sud be the BIOS setting inmy acer.
thanks in advance
I have Acer Travelmate 4720 purchased last week, and thanks to above good advice for successful WinXP install. A few tips for others:
ReplyDelete1] I found the SATA drivers under program files\intel when Windows Vista still running.
2] nLite is excellent. You can point it to the intel directory above to find the SATA hard disk drivers.
3] Use the Acer Europe website for all drivers.
4] Download all essential drivers first before doing install. Especially network or modem drivers!
5] Before quitting Windows Vista, go to the Device Manager to see what kind of hardware you have for Camera, VGA, Modem, Wireless, SATA HD Controller. This means you don't have to guess later when you see lots of yellow ? marks in XP Device Manager.
6]The Agere modem is not recognised until you first load the Audio driver.
Overall, I'm very happy with XP on this machine. Much much faster with less "bloatware".
I hope this helps,
Garry.
thanks for ur advice but still cant work on my aspire 4720. by the way, when im compare acer 4710 and acer 4720 aero website, acer 4710 got driver for winxp and win vista.but not in 4720 web site that had only win vista driver in it. and also no bios. Can win vista driver be use to win xp?like garry said, 3] Use the Acer Europe website for all drivers.
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot Garry :)
ReplyDeleteYus, to know the vista drivers is compatible with xp or not, you may read readme.txt or version.txt
for example:
this is from version.txt :
Intel Chipset INF driver for Win2K / WinXP / WinVista - WW -
VERSION : 8.2.0.1012
DATE STAMP : 12/08/2006
BUILD ID : HECSFC02
if you can't get the driver from acer website, you can get it directly from the vendor website, like nvidia.com, atheros.com, intel.com, etc...
I've tried to installing ubuntu, but there is an error with x-server, so I cant enter GUI.
ReplyDeleteAnyone can help me?
Hi hanief meinanda :) by default Ubuntu desktop installation will install gnome desktop enviroment, but if there is something error with x-server, try to install KDE desktop environment. follow this link and this
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ReplyDeleteAfter reading so much post i finally settle this issue on my acer 4720 by adding the needed element using nlite.
ReplyDeleteThe notebook using Mobile Intel® GM965 Express chipset and we could locate the needed sata hdd support by download at the intel official website and extract into a diskette.
Follow this link u could download the exe file Download page
That all, hopes this will help u all.
I've managed to install windows xp sp2 on my aspire 4710, but when it comes to installing the driver, i wasn't able to install the audio driver, I've download all the drivers for xp from the acer europe website. Does anyone has any clue for this? FYI, all the drivers runs smoothly (chipset, vga, touchpad, etc).
ReplyDeleteHi Indra, try another Windows XP SP2 installation CD. This is exactly same problem on my lecturer's Aspire 4520, after he try another Windows XP installation CD, the problem is solved :)
ReplyDeleteBuat yang masih mumet cari driver Aspire 4710 untuk XP, silahkan buka http://support.acer-euro.com/drivers/notebook/as_4710.html
ReplyDeleteAda yang ngalamin sistem gak bisa standy/hibernate? pengalaman saya itu karena install driver web cam dari CD nya (namanya juga spekulasi) hehehe.
Jadi saya coba cari2 terus, sempet download driver vga dan wireless ke mana-mana (dapet juga), eh ternyata di ACER euro itu ada, lengkap juga.
Semoga membantu
Thanks a lot man! anyway, can we dual boot vista and XP on acer 4710? thanks again...
ReplyDeleteyes you can :) follow this link how to multi boot vista xp linux or mac
ReplyDeleteThe easy way to install XP in 4710/4720 is go to bios setup>main>SATA Mode>Change AHCI Mode to IDE Mode.
ReplyDeleteThen install XP.
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ReplyDeleteHi anonymous, my acer 4710 cannot change the SATA mode from the bios (my bios version is 1.02)
ReplyDeleteby the way, please read about Windows XP and aspire 4520 on aspire 4520 I can change SATA mode to IDE mode from BIOS. Yes, It's work, but I think you cannot feel SATA speed anymore, because when Windows XP already installed, you cannot change SATA mode to IDE mode from BIOS.
Acer Aspire 4710 3DMark03
ReplyDeleteWhat will be the difference in speed in SATA mode and IDE mode?
ReplyDeletehow come my wlan is not working and the Acer Resource CD driver can't help much after I installed XP? Any idea how to solve it?
discuss about AHCI here
ReplyDeleteAcer Resource CD contains driver just for Windows Vista... Download Windows XP driver here
every cool to Win xp that visible Sata HD ของ Acer aspire 4710 work Thks a lot..
ReplyDeletewow it works. vista is a shit
ReplyDeletealso works with aspire 4310 using the same controller, so doing the same things. thanks
ReplyDeletebro,
ReplyDeleteXP dah berhasil...thanks...tapi klo mo nglengkapi ma "AcerSystem"nya gmana cara yah...??
thx
what "AcerSystem" ???
ReplyDeleteacersystem yg brisi acer enet management,empower management, dkk.. yg kayak di user guide itu lho boss..
ReplyDeleteini 4710 gw aja ato yg laen juga yah ga dilengkapi bloetooth padahal ada tombolnya..gmana cara insert bluetooth internalnya yah..??
thx
Acer Empowering Technology...
ReplyDeleteread this post
ok tengkyu banget....berhasil juga...setelah aku coba semua port, nih 4710 ga bisa baca MMC...padahal SD bisa...ada ide..??
ReplyDeleteGood work! !
ReplyDeleteIt was a lot of help!
I just bought acer 4710, i was able to install xp sp2 by changing sata setting in bios to IDE. my problem is on the chipset and graphics. whenever i install the drivers of the two, the windows wont shut down. it would hang up in the " windows is shutting down" and i have to press the power button to shut it down. please help.
ReplyDeleteYulo
Jags,
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot friend. I had nLite and I knew procedure, but I couldn't get the SATA drivers, I tried few generic ones none worked!. Your link gave me the perfect one.
Thanks a lot for the help.
Hi anonymous...
ReplyDelete1. You may download and try newer driver
2. You may reinstall windows using another Windows XP CD.
3. or you may use AHCI, not IDE mode.
4. or try this tips to make your computer shutdown faster
I hope its help...
Hi Cahya.
ReplyDelete1. is AHCI compatible with XP? when it tried installing the driver, an error that OS is not supported.
2. empowering for acer is only supported by vista , right?
i got the latest drivers. one more thing, after installing the display drivers, when i checked it in the device manager it showed that the intel has the ellow exclamation point
1. Your AHCI driver is for vista. Download for XP here ... and about AHCI
ReplyDelete2. try this link "Acer Empowering Technology and Windows XP"
3. Yellow exclamation ? try another driver. please check your driver is compatible for XP or not.
Hi friends,
ReplyDeleteThanks for ongoing discussions.
On my 4720 with XP, I also found Windows not shutting down properly - ie, "hang" on "Windows is shutting down".
I found the newer sound driver from the taiwan website, but this caused a *big* issue with Skype, with BSOD (Blue Screen of Death). So, I remain with the old version of sound driver.
The problem with not shutting down on my 4720 is with the Webcam.
So, I 'fixed' it like this:
1] Install Webcam (i have the Suyin one)
2] Use the webcam like normal.
3] When finish using, go to the System->Hardware in the Control Panel, and 'deactivate' the webcam under "imaging devices".
4] Windows XP now shuts down properly. I leave the webcam 'deactivated' until I want to use it again, then just 'activate'.
My windows shuts down properly every time now.
Thanks,
Garry [in JKT]
Hi Garry.. i see.. another camera driver bug :) a few weeks ago I have a problem on keyboard and touchpad (but my laptop shutdown properly) and its happened because the camera driver.. but now its already solved please check this post I hope this will help :)
ReplyDeletethank you so much Garry.
Boss Really You Are genius, thanks for SAT driver for win xp.
ReplyDeletesry ya bro..i just want to ask ....u use vistar to run this program rite?
ReplyDeletevistar? vista?
ReplyDeleteyes....actually i try aready but...also cannot run...i had some ques to ask...
ReplyDelete1.is use nLite to burn or wat else?(i use nero to run before)
Yahoo!!!!!
ReplyDeletefinally i can run le...hahah thank you so much! coz i have some mistake haven make(did'n create ISO file...)
coz my nLite version got some different with u...
but finally...haha thanks ya
thanks . i try ......
ReplyDeleteAny one who needs XP driver for Acer 4520, this link will be helpful....
ReplyDeleteAny one who needs XP driver for Acer 4520, this link will be helpful..
ReplyDeletehttp://gilamimpi.wordpress.com/2007/10/24/driver-xp-acer-4520/
Hol tengo problemas con el notebook acer aspire 4710, es posible que subas el disco de windows XP para este modelo para poder instalar. Sigo tus pasos pero no he tenido exito
ReplyDeleteSaludos
THANKS MAN! YOUR THE BEST! people like you make the computer world a better place! you rock! this works on 4310 too.. same procedure.
ReplyDeleteStill can't. I burn the file to dvd because too big. Can you give me more detail on how to make my own xp installer? I mean very very detail. from the start to end. I troed as what you've post here but nothing is sucess. Either my dvd empty or can't bootable.
ReplyDeleteHi, I cannot make bootable ISO, it says "Image was not created". What seems to be the problem? Do I have to download boot image for xp?
ReplyDelete1. Insert Win XP CD t your dvd-rw
ReplyDelete2. Just "copy" and "paste" all files inside Windows XP installation disc into folder in your local disk.
3. follow step part 1 and on this step (click for picture) just select "Integrate Drivers" and "Create a Booteble ISO"
4. then follow step part 2 (it's not exactly same with what appears on your screen because you select "Intergrate Drivers" and "Create a Bootable ISO" only)
5. then select direct burn to blank CD, to burn your ISO file direct to CD instead store ISO file in your local disk.
ok.. do not use DVD... please use CD when build Windows XP installation disc from nLite.
ReplyDeleteNo crees que esto seria mas facil si subieran a rapidshare el CD para llegar he instalar
ReplyDeleteFrom Chile
Subir el disco de windows XP boteable para el acer aspire 4710
ReplyDeleteSaludos
I was wondering if you have had any problems with the wireless after you switched from vista to XP? i made this switch and i havent gotten my wireless to work yet...
ReplyDeletethanks
Hi jon... I have no problem with the wireless :) just download the win xp driver for wireless here
ReplyDeleteSOMOS VARIOS LOS QUE NECESITAMOS LA ISO. ALGUIEN PUEDE DECIR DESDE DONDE DESCARGARLA O QUE ESTA PAGINA PONGA EL LINK PARA QUE NO SALGA COMO SPAM
ReplyDeleteSALUDOS
I used the SATA driver as per the original instructions but in the blue installation sequence it say Windows will load support for the follwing mass storage devices (none)
ReplyDeleteI have used nLite correctly and added the driver like the original guide said.
Should I use the AHCI drivers from the European site?
Follow this tutorial integrate driver into windows installation CD step by step tutorial
ReplyDeleteDon't forget to use nLite, you will need dotnetfx, which can be downloaded from here...
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks Cahya for publishing this guide.
Cheers,
ND
You're welcome :)
ReplyDeleteGreat job Cahya. Just one question, could you confirm me if must I also select "Intel(R) 82801GBM SATA AHCI Controller (Mobile ICH7M/DH)" for my acer 4310?
ReplyDeleteThanks and congratulations
Yes. you must select "Intel(R) 82801GBM SATA AHCI Controller (Mobile ICH7M/DH)" for yor Acer Aspire 4310. I use this when install windows XP on this Acer Aspire 4310
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot for an enlightening article. I was so bothered about this problem and U came to the rescue. The only problem I have now is the Fedora 7 I installed on the machine (for dual boot) refuses to shutdown. Perhaps something to do with the SATA drive or perhaps the ACPI configuration. I would be happy if you can say something on this.
ReplyDeleteThanks again for your help. Keep up the good work
i have a strange prob with my laptp(acer 4520)i have xp pro SP2(32 bit) on it.whenever i connect my reliance data card it connects at 28.8 kbps...which is strange......what should i do?
ReplyDeleteplease help me cause according to reliance its my laptop's fault and acer says they dont understand
i have connected it in diff machines and they gave more than 100 kbps(115.2/150/230 kbps even)
fedora 7 refuses to shutdown? maybe a kernel bug....
ReplyDeletetry this, this, this, this
you may try to recompile the kernel, or update the kernel, if no kernel update that can solve the problem... try update bios ;)
Download BIOS update for Aspire 4710 ver.1.10 (link) 2,1Mb
Hi Avishek... I haven't tried reliance data card yet... 28,8 KBps when you download something or speed from reliance data card to your laptop? I think that speed is just like serial port speed that you can adjust it. open device manager, right click on the hardware, choose properties... select the speed... you know..
ReplyDeleteHI,according to reliance its data card gives a "download speed" of 80-100kbps...unbelievable...?thats what they say...however even after increasing the port speed i get a download speed of 15kbps...its ridiculous though that the
ReplyDelete"connected at" speed is a mere 28.8kbps..finding no other solution i have started to believe that acer 4520[(amd 64*2),thats what i have and not a 4710]is rather incompatible to this reliance data card(usb..ZTECH modem)and that a 64 bit platform running a 32 bit xp gives a little problem as far as data transfer or addresing is concerned..however i havent found anybody else who has faces such a problem...
..anyways could u tell me if USB 2.0 drivers r really available with xp SP2,cause some say they r and some deny...
P.S :Felt great on seeing ur reply...really appreciate!
Hi avishek, do you use a P2P software like BitTorrent or Ares when download something? you can try this patch on your Windows XP SP2. This patch will make download speed of p2p software increase :)
ReplyDeletedon't forget to restart your laptop.
USB 2.0 driver? I think it depend when your windows xp sp2 CD issued ... if your CD issued about before september 2004 it will have bug on usb 2.0 driver (see this and this)
but if issued after september 2004, I think this bug have eliminated.
thanx 4 that info...didnt know that
ReplyDeletei had installed a patch p2p but while testing 4 port the test failed..ok will try this..reliance uses a "v-client" to optimize its speed which connects to server at
netconnectbooster.reliancecommunication.co.in
..might b this server poses some problem..i m gaining a lot of knowledge bout wireless networks lately thanx 2 reliance..hunh..
i even heard that reliance and tata have hidden algos to restrict the speed of connection based on the plan taken...eg if its a "20GB free" plan then the connection speed is never more than 115.2 kbps..4 the unlimited plan its 230 kbps...strange..i donno whether its true..
Hey! Thanks for posting this, really helped me out. i was almost ready to give up on my new laptop!! i couldnt find a single shop selling an external floppy drive these days :P
ReplyDeletei need ur help one last time, though :) i bought a mouse (A4 tech X6-73MD), and i cant make it work! grr... m going crazy trying to find a driver or just anything to make it work! if you have info, please do share. I'd really really really appreciate it!
Super thanks!
Hi, Cahya.
ReplyDeletePlease, help me. I have xp running well on my 4710, but no audio or wireless. I downloaded drivers from acer, but to the device manager it's like I didn't have audio or wireless cards. I tried different xp cds, but none seemed to work. What can I do now?
Thanks!
Im Alex, by the way!
Thanks dude! Im from Brazil and i was looking a long time for the drivers of this note! Here i founded! thanks a lot! Great post!
ReplyDeleteim trying to download the SATA driver but igot a corrupted zip can anyone send me a copy of the driver...
ReplyDeletemuch appriciated...
thanks in advance....
dockleng@yahoo.com
Hi cathy.. after I read this there is no driver needed by your mouse... try another usb port, or you may try it on another computer, dont forget to try PS2 port. but I haven't try A4 tech X6-73MD yet.. you may read A4 tech X6-73MD manual.. sorry..
ReplyDeleteHi Alex, please contact Acer or place where you bought your laptop. I believe you install the right driver (for win xp)... but you may try this this (Audio driver Win XP and Wireless driver Intel , Wireless driver Broadcom , Wireless driver Atheros )
ReplyDeleteHi dockleng.. check your email :)
ReplyDeleteEverything i need in one place! Thx a lot!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your help. Problem solved by updating audio driver from Device Manager. And select audio default from Audio panel.
ReplyDeletemanthabb bgt lu bro ... hebat ... salut ... tapi boleh minta driver audio, vga, webcam dll ...hehe thanks bgt bro
ReplyDeletegg_kapuk@yahoo.com
Hey man, yr blog is an awesome tech blog! I've got windows xp all up on my friend's aspire 4310 however am still facing trouble with the audio driver. I got them from the acer euro site though.
ReplyDeleteBluetooth which i suspect still have problem and Wireless as well.
Do you think you can provide me with any words of advice? Or prolly u have a more suitable driver for it.
Thanks, all the way from M'sia
Victor (cooliovic19@yahoo.com
om cahya... ane masih kesulitan install audio device ... kenapa sound card masih tidak terdetect ... saya sudah donglot semua audio driver ... dan saya sudah mengganti os xp sp2.4 ..mohon bantuannya .. terima kasih ..
ReplyDeletegg_kapuk@yahoo.com
hi guys..why this prob happened when i installed sound driver on my as4720 "co-device is invalid" and "Install Realtek HD Audio Driver Failure"
ReplyDeleteCurrently i'm using winXP on 4720.But the prob is sound not working.What kind of version realtek driver suite to 4720...or any proper driver u can advise..T.Q :)
what if i want to install Windows vista again ? Can I use copy vista installation CD and vista serial key provided by Acer ?
ReplyDeleteHi gg_kapuk, try audio driver from this link.
ReplyDeleteHi Al-hakim you may try this (Audio driver for Aspire 4720 Win XP)
ReplyDeleteHi myo kyaw htun... yes you can use Vista Installation disc and serial key provided by Acer :) good luck!
ReplyDeleteThanks Cahya! Nlite really solved my problem.
ReplyDeleteI just want to know if Nlite can be used to integrate drivers with Suse linux installation or do we have to use external usb floppy drve? Fedora comes with ahci drivers so it gets installed but suse linux doesn't. Is there anyway I can integrate drivers with it without using external usb floppy drive?
I know that you guys got it to work with the 4720 but my acer is a 4720Z
ReplyDeleteNot really sure what the difference is. Anyone have this Z model that successfully got XP to run on their acer?
hello. more power to this site. i just bought my aspire 4710 and i was able to install win xp using the nlite. my concern now is how do i install the drivers of my crystal eye webcam? also, how can i use the full capacity of my HD. right now, its is only showing 40GB but i have 80GB of SATA. please help
ReplyDeleteDo not install Acer Crystal Eye Driver (Click here for details).
ReplyDeleteWindows XP will detect the camera as USB Video Device.
Only 40 GB ?? maybe when you install Windows XP you forgeted to fully format your HDD.... so there is "unformatted space" in your HDD
hello
ReplyDeletewindow xp won't shut down successfully,it just hang up after windows is shutting down..
need help guys...tanx
im using acer 4710 laptop,i have installed already windows xp in AHCI mode following your instruction thank you for that,but i have the same problem it won't completely shutdown and hangs up...master cahya please help me with this burden for quite awhile already. please email me nylcs_bronx@yahoo.com for any help..
ReplyDeletethank you in advance..
Hi bronx, we had the same problem before, i have the same laptop as yours... i found out that the webcam driver was the problem. I uninstalled it and downloaded the
ReplyDeletethe latest version of the driver. I installed the new version of the driver and now it's shutting down properly.
try this link:
http://www.acer.com.ph/driver.php?dkey=2
hope this helps... =)
OMG! it did shutdown,thank you Cristie your my savior..=)
ReplyDeleteyour my friends now from where are you by the way if you mind?
Thank you cristie :)
ReplyDeletegood luck bronx :)
i can install it on aspire 4720.
ReplyDeleteplz tell me the detail... =(
i've installed XP on Acer 4720. AT LAST !!!
ReplyDeleteanyway, FYI i used the driver on
SW1 - X86. and then just follow the instuctions that described above. =D
congratulations screwme
ReplyDeleteSorry, I've been a little busy since that last post
Hi brox,
ReplyDeletesorry for the late reply.
im from manila philippines
I have downloaded the XPsound drivers from Uk, phillipines, australia. none of them seem to work for the acer 4310 series, any idea how to resove this
ReplyDeleteHi verms, try this (Audio driver Aspire 4310 Windows XP - Acer Panama) or this (Audio driver Aspire 4310 Windows XP - Acer China
ReplyDeletevery,very,very best article!!
ReplyDeleteThanks
I couldn't install XP on 4720 using the instructions above (using nlite, adding Intel(R) 82801GBM SATA AHCI Controller (Mobile ICH7M/DH) from the CD). I was out of time, so I just changed the SATA mode from AHCI to IDE mode on the BIOS -> XP installed. The next day, I tried to change it back to AHCI, and windows won't boot. I read on the web about updating the SATA controller drivers in XP to the ones in SW1/SATAAHCI. It worked :).
ReplyDeleteNotes: updating to 82801GBM still won't work, I chose something like HEM in the driver list ( I checked the working device number/ID in device manager, and choose the closest one in the IAAHCI.inf ).
Hope it helps
Thank you Paulus Junior Lazuardi :)
ReplyDeletebtw, in earlier version of BIOS in Acer Gemstone series, you can't change SATA Mode from AHCI to IDE mode...
ReplyDeleteDude, you rule ^^
ReplyDeleteTy allot
Excellent!, i want to say thanks for the tip, it really works!
ReplyDeleteI'am from Chile, i'm sorry if this post is a little complicated to read.
Mate you are the best!!!!
ReplyDeleteMuito obrigado por esta ajuda.Isto resolveu o meu problema.
ReplyDeleteI have just bought a Acer Aspire laptop computer. Now I am trying to install Windows XP service Pack 2 but I am not able to installed. During the installation time an message always coming . Error message is :
ReplyDeleteSetup did not find any hard disk drivers installed in your computer.
Make sure any harddisk are power on and properly connected to your computer and that any disk related hardware configuration is correct. This may involved running manufacture supplied diagnostic or setup program.
Setup cannot be continue.
I have already crashed previous windows that means I have no windows in my computer. So could you please help me?
Regards
Anjan
Thanks a million..
ReplyDeleteOne of the things i came to know about was the nlite.
I could use my new acer laptop and install xp.
Question: Can I install all the Intel options while driver integration.
How can I knwo that it is for the acer 4710.
Aslo, can some one help in installign the audio drivers for acer 4710.
Even thought the cd has it, and I install it, they never get loaded.
Thanks
Imran.
Hi anjan, you must make your Windows XP Installation CD detect your Hard drive, please read this tutorial
ReplyDeleteHi Imran, yes you can install all options while driver integration :).
ReplyDeleteplease use this driver for Audio driver Aspire 4710 Windows XP
Dear All,
ReplyDeleteIf you ever have problem to install XP at your 4710 laptop.
and occur warning like below "
Make sure any harddisk are power on and properly connected to your computer and that any disk related hardware configuration is correct. This may involved running manufacture supplied diagnostic or setup program.
Setup cannot be continue"
so please try this way.
Please try to change hardisk type
at bios from SATA to Ide.
Is very simple, You can try,
because I was try and Sucess
Trisna WIjaya
Intrument and engineering TIFICO
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Hi Trisna Wijaya, not all bios on Acer laptop provide that menu (change sata mode) for example in my Aspire 4710 laptop ;) but I found that menu in Aspire 4520 (see this article). but I think its depends on bios version, not Aspire type... btw, thanks for your advice :)
ReplyDeletesorry mr cahya! i really need your help im successful install winxp in acer as4720, but where can i find the driver for its bluetooth & wireless driver for xp ? help me :(
ReplyDeletetry this driver for bluetooth.
ReplyDeleteDriver for wireless Broadcom (Download Here)
Driver for wireless Atheros (Download Here)
Driver for Wireless Intel (Download Here)
good luck :)
Hello.. can any one please help me in installing ubuntu 7.10 onmy laptop Acer 4710.
ReplyDeleteIt gives me an error Input output.
and comes to an halt.
i tried many times..nothing worked.
Please help.
imran.jia@gmail.com
Kok saya coba pas mau di SPECIFY DRIVER tetep ga ada ya? Padahal udah ngikutin instruksinya sama persis. Hiks.. kira-kira kenapa tuh.. Ada yang bisa ngasih solusi?
ReplyDeleteExcelent tutorial, another awesome result in a 4310, thanx a lot man!
ReplyDeleteExcelente tutorial, otro impresionante relultado en una 4310, hombre muchisimas gracias!
Alex
Colombia
Guys,
ReplyDeleteYou all are hopless... just do one thing. when you want to install xp just go to the bias there u will find SATA option just make it IDE and then start installing XP it will get installed. Thats it.. Let me know once you install it. My id is vvin.aw@gmail.com. Guys please excuse me. Guls are welcome.
Hi Vinay, not all acer laptop have "Change SATA Mode" in BIOS, for example my Aspire 4710... but if your Acer laptop have this menu, you can change SATA mode like this post
ReplyDeleteeveryone... but if you want to use AHCI mode just use tutorial above. If you want to know more about AHCI please read this
Thank you :)
Nice tutorial, and even better response on the comments after. Thanks for helping us all out.
ReplyDeleteI've recently bought the 4720Z model, managed to get sound working under Ubuntu Gutsy, but windows XP just does not seem to like the Realtek drivers provided by Acer. I tried some of the links here as well (although most of the chinese FTP links seemed to be down), but with no luck. Device manager gives me a code 10 "Could not start this device".
Maybe there is a difference between the 4270 and 4270Z audio chipset ? Should I be looking at dloading directly from Realtek's site ?
Any ideas would be much appreciated.
hi,Cahya
ReplyDeleteOhh... 4710 is not having ?
okey my 4720z is having change modes. i did that way only.
Any way thanx for this. Stay on touch.
ok vinay :)
ReplyDeleteHi erebus, try to download and install the latest Realtek High Definitions Audio Codecs :
ReplyDeleteWindows 2000, Windows XP/2003(32/64 bits) Driver only (ZIP file) - Download here
Vista Driver (32/64 bits) Driver only (ZIP file) - Download here
thanks cahya. I had already tried that a few days ago, but without much luck. I can play sound through my USB skype phone, but not through speakers. I don´t want to have to go out and buy an external soundcard - has anyone managed to get sound working on the 4720z model ?
ReplyDeleteCahya, could you repost the drivers from the dl1.acer.com.cn site, as that site doesnt seem to work anymore.
Thanks a lot
Hi Erebus,
ReplyDeletelink updated ...
Aspire 4720 Audio Driver (Windows XP) - Download Here
Aspire 4720 Audio Driver (Windows Vista) - Download Here
Aspire 4720 Audio Driver (Windows Vista x64) - Download Here
good luck :)
Thanks Cahya.
ReplyDeleteFrom the filename and filesize, Im quite sure this is the same one I´ve tried before without any success, but will download and try again just incase.
Have you had any success on 4720z running XP with this driver ? Or anyone else for that matter ?
Theres a feature in the BIOS that lets you enable IDE support so windows xp can detect your HD. Saved a lot of time on my end, rather downloading nlite. Just an fyi.
ReplyDeleteps.
you can install the sata drivers afterwards.
Hello Chaya,
ReplyDeletewhere can i get a driver for acer webcam for my 4720. thanks
Voldor
Hi voldor, for aspire 4720 win xp driver click here :)
ReplyDeleteHello man, I tell you that he(she) should install Xp in my notebook, and every salio perfectly, less the audio, which up to the moment I cant resolve the problem, i download all the drivers of the pages that you gave, and the sound car too(realteck), but without any result.
ReplyDeletecan you help me please?
, y just dont now, who driver is the good one...
i wait your answer..ç
im from chile...sorry for my english if you dont understend some word, sorry x
Audio driver (download here) realtek V.1.86 (2008/2/1)
ReplyDeletegood luck ;)
At February 14, 2008 6:39 AM, Blogger Cahya said…
ReplyDeleteAudio driver (download here) realtek V.1.86 (2008/2/1)
good luck ;)
hey men...is me again...recently i send a menssage, the drive from the last link i download, but still nothing,what happend??..why mi notebook dosnt have sound...
there is some kind a trick for this???...non drive is the one...help me please
Are you sure that you install Windows XP SP2 (Service Pack 2) ? because my friend install windows XP SP1 (Service Pack 1) on his aspire 4520 and there is no sound on his laptop.... after he switch to Win XP SP2.. the problem is solved...
ReplyDeleteplease anyone help me with acer 4620z
ReplyDeleteextensa for put xp it I cant i tried but I dont have the sata drives...help me please....
Thanks alot guys ., This really helps alot of us.
ReplyDeletehi..es me again..i have problems with the modem drver (conexant), he send me an error, beacuse of that i can make works the sound!!..am in mute...i dont now wich step or how make works the sound...
ReplyDeleteplease help me...
Andy
SATA driver for Acer Extensa 4620 / 4620z... you can use SATA driver from Aspire 4720 download from this post
ReplyDeletegood luck ;)
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ReplyDeleteMy system (4710) is having problem with Bluetooth now. I successfully transferred some files to other Dell Laptop and to a Nokia mobile, but can’t get any file from them. They get the error message as “no device found”, though two system are connected via Bluetooth.
ReplyDeleteCan you help me plz.
-Regards
Subhajit
Dear Cahya,
ReplyDeleteI recently bought ACER 4720 Z model, it is not shutting down, unfortunately i came across this post after i installed the webcam drivers. Now if i uninstall the webcam it is shutting down properly but when i restart it again windows is picking the same webcam drivers and not making it as a USB device as u mentioned. How can i make this happen, i.e.,to remove the already installed drivers and have the webcam detected as an USB device, Ur prompt help will appreciated.
Thanks
Will that work with aspire 5520? or do i need another sata driver? and where can i find that? Please Help, thanks.
ReplyDeleteI successfully transferred some files to other Dell Laptop and to a Nokia mobile, but can’t get any file from them. They get the error message as “no device found”, though two system are connected via Bluetooth.
ReplyDeleteSubhajit.. sorry I dont know what happened... anyone can help?
Hi Hussain, You may try to Rool Back Driver
ReplyDeleteOpen Device Manager > double click on CrystalEye > click driver tab > click Rool Back Driver
good luck ;)
Will that work with aspire 5520? or do i need another sata driver? and where can i find that? Please Help, thanks.
ReplyDeleteI'm unsure which driver will work... just insert all drivers (Download here and here) dont forget to "select all" when insert driver in nLite ;)
Can anybody provide me driver for bluetooth for XPSP2,on acer 4710?...I tried downloading from acer support site..(size 96 mb)..after completeing the file is not opening.."corrupted"...Plz help me guys..
ReplyDeleteHi Sanku, try to download again :
ReplyDeleteBluetooth driver Aspire 4710 (Acer Taiwan)
Bluetooth driver Aspire 4710 (Acer Euro)
Bluetooth driver Aspire 4710 (Acer China)
I have tried about the same for my Acer Extensa 4620z, and it worked like a charm! Thank you so much! You are awesome!
ReplyDeleteI try this program on a for a gateway computer with out a floppy drive, I download the drivers for it, This program works great. Thanks
ReplyDeletehi. your a big help. i tried using nlite to install windows xp on my acer 4310. it works. my problem is i started installing the rest of the drivers(chipset, audio, webcam) but it doesnt seem to work "...problem with OS" i am using win xp sp1. should i get the latest Win xp sp3?
ReplyDeleteTIA
Hi TIA, please use Windows XP SP2
ReplyDeletehello cahya! i was able to install the Windows Xp. I already installed the required drivers. but after installing it. their is a yellow question mark on MASS STORAGE CONTROLLER and Modem device on high definition audio bus. what is it? many thanks
ReplyDeleteHi CAHYA,
ReplyDeletedriver for bluetooth was successfully downloaded( acer china) and installed.But it seems driver installation was not the actual cause as the problem of receiving files persists.Any other idea?
heir is a yellow question mark on MASS STORAGE CONTROLLER and Modem device on high definition audio bus. what is it?
ReplyDeleteIf Aspire 4710, Download this :
Card Reader Driver (Download)
Modem driver (Download)
hi
ReplyDeletei ve acer aspire 4710.i m using vista ultimate but crystalbrite,arcade deluxe,signal up &video conferencing not working.plz help me
regards
mayank
Acer Aspire 5050 5430 Laptop Computer
ReplyDeletemas, gw kmaren isntall xp,,
ReplyDeletetapi byk banget masalhnya,,
ga bisa shutdown/standby,,
no sound,,
oy, diupdate donk driver trvlmate4720,,
mohon pencerahannya,, thx