First Install Netframework:
Net framework 2.0
Download
Compaq Presario CQ40-327TU INTEL CHIPSET:
INF Update Utility - Primarily for Intel® 5, 4, 3, 900 Series Chipsets
Download (direct link)
Download (intel website)
Download(mediafire)
Intel matrix storage manager:
Download (intel site)
Download (mediafire)
Compaq Presario CQ40-327TU GRAPHIC DRIVER
if you have intel graphic:
Mobile Intel 45 Express Chipset Family Graphics Driver
Intel graphic accelerator 4500MHD
Download
If you have Nvidia graphic:
NVIDIA GeForce G 103M/ G 105M Graphics Driver (186.81 WHQL XP 32-bit)
Download
FOR NVDIA: if resulting in error use modded driver below:
Download
3-step process to install:
1. Download driver, double click and select extract,
2. Download modded INF and replace original INF in extracted folder,
3. Install and reboot.
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Compaq Presario CQ40 AUDIO:
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Install MS-UAA first:
both ms-uaa sp33867 and kb888111 are similar files.
Windows XP SP2: Download (SP33867.exe)
Download (KB888111)
Windows XP SP3: Download (KB835221)
Then restart, and install AUDIO Drivers:
IDT - High Definition Audio Codecs (SP39671)
Download (ftp)
Download (mediafire)
First install your audio.
Installing the Audio normally resulting in error, ignore it and proceed by manually install the drivers, read the guide here;
Manually install Audio Drivers.
High-Definition Audio (HDA) Modem Installer and Driver
Download
Compaq Presario CQ40-327TU WIRELESS DRIVER:
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Choose one of the wireless driver base on your specs, if you dont know, just try each driver (there are no risk and will not harm your system)
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Broadcom: Download
if error try newer version -
Broadcom BCM9431HMG
Broadcom: Download
Intel: Download
(requires windows installer 3.0 installed first)
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Compaq Presario CQ40-327TU BLUETOOTH DRIVER
HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Download
HP Wireless Assitant:
Download
LAN/ETHERNET DRIVER
Realtek RTL8102E Family PCI-E Fast Ethernet NIC
Download(direct) or Download
Compaq Presario CQ40-327TU CARD READER
JMB38X Card Reader Host Controller
Download
ALPS Touchpad
Download
Synaptics Touchpad
Download
Download
WEBCAM
Cyberlink youcam software 2.0
Download
LIGHTSCRIBE:
Lightscribe system software
Download
If you have 7 unknown device:
Unknown devices:
Download
HP Quick Launch Buttons
Download
SPECIFICATIONS:
Compaq Presario CQ40-327TU NOTEBOOK PC
Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T6400 (2Ghz) |
Chipset | Intel GM45 Express Chipset |
Memory | 2 GB PC2 - 6400 DDR2 (800MHz) |
HDD | 160 GB Serial ATA |
Optical Drive | 8X SuperMulti LightScribe Double Layer (8.5 GB) DVD +RW/ +R Writer |
Graphics | Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M / Up to 128 MB sDVMT |
Display | 35.8cm (14.1") WXGA TFT with BrightView Screen Technology |
OS | Vista Home Basic |
Bluetooth | Integrated Bluetooth 2.0 HP Module |
Wireless LAN | Integrated 802.11 a/b/g |
Speakers | Altec Lansing Stereo Speakers |
Digital Media Reader | 5-In-1 Digital Media Reader |
Modem | Integrated 56K Modem |
Weight | 2.26kg |
Other Features | Intergrated Web Camera & HDMI v1.3 |