Aspire 5515 drivers?

[mark44004]

don't waste your time on acer site for the 5515!

i've gotten several emails regarding the transaction from vista to xp:
-if you want windows to install properly, you must change the IDE to native in the bios, save the changes, restart with xp disc in, wait for partitions screen, delete all current partitions, & create a new one.
*hopefully you created vista recover discs before you started if you choose to go back to crappy vista, lol!
-you can't just install xp over vista

here is a list of all devices installed in the 5515 with xp drivers (not all needed):

this patch is supposed to get run after xp installed to clear up acer lock!
REMOVE LAUNCH APP OCX: (downloaded from acer for this model)
http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=6...c836863cd01e76

Integrated ATI Radeon Xpress 1200 graphics (display drivers exact match):
http://game.amd.com/us-en/drivers_ca...=xp/radeonx-xp option 1 or 2 (1 has all the extra features)

ATI South Bridge including SM Bus controller: (exact match)
http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=6...85c7310deaa6f8

Realtek High Definition Audio: (exact match)
http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=6...cbf7d80d41b1dc

Atheros AR5007EG Wireless Network Adapter: (exact match)
http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=6...edf8c4bcd8f848

Realtek RTL8102E Family PCI-E Fast Ethernet NIC: (same exact as dell)
http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=6...e2d6a50f2d5eed
>>>when you start the install, watch the screen for install location, move arrow to left & delete the word dell, & continue! works perfect!

Synaptics Touchpad Driver v11.0.2.0 Drivers: (exact match)
http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=6...54624125221632

everything below here is not needed, but i will leave up 4 you if wanted
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Realtek Audio ALC268: (not needed)
http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=6...cbed529d120467

WLAN Atheros T77H053: (not needed)
http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=6...c3040fd353ba64

WLAN Foxconn 4312: (not needed)
http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=6...ffcabfa1822907

WLAN Ralink T77H028: (not needed)
http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=6...96dcf8da7265f2

Hey there. Do I have to delete Vista before loading XP? Do I put these links to drivers on a disc and load from there? newbie, cantcha tell!

[leeuniverse]

These are the actual drivers from the Restore Backup DVD that you can create in the original system.
I'll be installing XP in the next couple of day's, hoping all goes well.
For those trying to install XP also, as mentioned in another thread, make sure you hit F2 and change to IDE Native. I'll update the info as things go along, wish me well.

Anyway, here's the download: http://rapidshare.com/files/197482818/DRV.rar.html

Update: Would recommend you download "freeheart4sale's" drivers also.
I see that several of the drivers in the backup DVD such as the LAN, Wireless, and Audio drivers are only for Vista, not for XP. Thus, you may not want to use these drivers on XP.

Don't know what the "acer lock" is and why it needs to be removed after XP is installed, but freeheart seems to know more. So, might as well do it.

UPDATE:

Okay, here are the results and process.... IT WAS A FULL SUCCESS!

1. XP Pro Sp3 with slipstreamed updates until Jan 09 (installs as default IE7 and WMP 11)
2. Pressed F2 changed to IDE Native, and made the DVD Drive the Boot drive.
3. Saved pressed F"whatever" to make it boot from the DVD Drive.
4. Deleted all Partitions. Created a single Partition. Do a FULL Format, not Quick.
5. Continued installing XP. XP Finished. Got primarily "freeheart4sale's" drivers ready. (the AMD VGA chip drivers would NOT install???)
6. Ran the "Acer Remove Lunch App".
7. Ran the "ATI South Bridge SM Bus Controller". (of course now restarting after each install)
8. Ran the "ATI WDM graphics card driver".
9. Ran the "Realtek Audio Driver".
10. Ran the "Realtek Lan Driver".
11. Ran the "Atheros Wireless Driver" (apparently according to other's you might need to install one of the others depending on your system???)
12. Ran the "Synaptics Touchpad Driver" (although this likely isn't necessary, the default installed version seems fine, no need to stick in another program)
13. Got my "AutoPatcher" CD (or as most known XP Autopatcher) downloaded the latest a couple of days ago.
14. Ran AutoPatcher, installed all the updates through a couple of day's ago and installed what apps and tweaks I like. Restarted puter, ran AutoPatcher again, to install the stuff that couldn't be installed the first run, such as a few updates which required other things or updates installed first.
15. Installed "OutPost Security Suite Pro 2009", and my Maxthon Classic, and all seems perfectly well.
16. Got a new "GearHead Laser Mouse" nice (had to slow it a notch though).
17. Got a "IoGear 3+1 USB Hub", nice also, cheap and one of it's connections is a camera etc. connection (small USB).
18. Got a "HUC56S External Modem" nice also. All the above were cheap at Fry's Electronics (though the modem was like $29)

Conclusion, have installed everything, and I have a SUPER FAST XP Laptop!!!!
I've never had a laptop run this fast!!! Nice and happy. Hope I don't have any problems with programs I'll stick in, but, I shouldn't. Out of 3GB's of RAM, using only like 1/2 a GB. Whereas when Vista was installed, with all the junk apps still if I'm remembering right I only had like 1 GB left to use, and that's without Outpost installed.

Anyway, this seems to be the best investment I've ever made. And thank you much to "FREEHEART4SALE" and other's input for making this all seemlessly possible. Without you all, this would have been a nightmare I'm sure!

[Halac0ax]

I found some drivers for XP on the eMachine website. Since the 5515 and the eMD620 are the same notebook. hope someone finds this helpful

[hoofhearted]

don't waste your time on acer site for the 5515!

i've gotten several emails regarding the transaction from vista to xp:
-if you want windows to install properly, you must change the IDE to native in the bios, save the changes, restart with xp disc in, wait for partitions screen, delete all current partitions, & create a new one.
*hopefully you created vista recover discs before you started if you choose to go back to crappy vista, lol!
-you can't just install xp over vista

here is a list of all devices installed in the 5515 with xp drivers (not all needed):

this patch is supposed to get run after xp installed to clear up acer lock!
REMOVE LAUNCH APP OCX: (downloaded from acer for this model)
http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=6...c836863cd01e76

Integrated ATI Radeon Xpress 1200 graphics (display drivers exact match):
http://game.amd.com/us-en/drivers_ca...=xp/radeonx-xp option 1 or 2 (1 has all the extra features)

ATI South Bridge including SM Bus controller: (exact match)
http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=6...85c7310deaa6f8

Realtek High Definition Audio: (exact match)
http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=6...cbf7d80d41b1dc

Atheros AR5007EG Wireless Network Adapter: (exact match)
http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=6...edf8c4bcd8f848

Realtek RTL8102E Family PCI-E Fast Ethernet NIC: (same exact as dell)
http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=6...e2d6a50f2d5eed
>>>when you start the install, watch the screen for install location, move arrow to left & delete the word dell, & continue! works perfect!

Synaptics Touchpad Driver v11.0.2.0 Drivers: (exact match)
http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=6...54624125221632

everything below here is not needed, but i will leave up 4 you if wanted
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Realtek Audio ALC268: (not needed)
http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=6...cbed529d120467

WLAN Atheros T77H053: (not needed)
http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=6...c3040fd353ba64

WLAN Foxconn 4312: (not needed)
http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=6...ffcabfa1822907

WLAN Ralink T77H028: (not needed)
http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=6...96dcf8da7265f2

I just got another one of these things for muyy mother-in-law. (The other one was for a friend of mine). Funny thing is, the wireless link I used worked on his, but not the one I bought for my mother-in-law. Acer must use different wireless cards. Anyway, I tried one of your "optional" links (Foxconn 4312) and it installed the driver, but it does not connect or even show my router in the list where the one I did for my friend word find (with the original driver I posted "Acer-Aspire-5735-Foxconn-Atheros-AR5B91" and I would suspect with your "Atheros AR5007EG" as well). Is there some magical fn key thing I gotta press or something. The wireless card shows in device manager and it says "enabled". Just doesn't show any routers (even my neighbors which also did show on my friends as well as mine). Is it a miniPCI inside? Maybe I can just open it up and replace this (I have a bunch of extra miniPCI wireless cards in my parts drawer). Any other suggestions or advice on what to do about this broadcom foxxcon odball thing? (I wish it had the atheros)

[hoofhearted]

Hey there. Do I have to delete Vista before loading XP? Do I put these links to drivers on a disc and load from there? newbie, cantcha tell!

No, you need to format, but you may want to ask a geek friend for an assist.

Anyway, All I did was press F2 during boot screen. Set IDE to native and set the CD rom as first in boot sequence. Next, I put in my XP cd, booted and quickformatted away the nasty Vista.

[freeheart4sale]

I just got another one of these things for muyy mother-in-law. (The other one was for a friend of mine). Funny thing is, the wireless link I used worked on his, but not the one I bought for my mother-in-law. Acer must use different wireless cards. Anyway, I tried one of your "optional" links (Foxconn 4312) and it installed the driver, but it does not connect or even show my router in the list where the one I did for my friend word find (with the original driver I posted "Acer-Aspire-5735-Foxconn-Atheros-AR5B91" and I would suspect with your "Atheros AR5007EG" as well). Is there some magical fn key thing I gotta press or something. The wireless card shows in device manager and it says "enabled". Just doesn't show any routers (even my neighbors which also did show on my friends as well as mine). Is it a miniPCI inside? Maybe I can just open it up and replace this (I have a bunch of extra miniPCI wireless cards in my parts drawer). Any other suggestions or advice on what to do about this broadcom foxxcon odball thing? (I wish it had the atheros)

hello hoofhearted, not sure why not working, the downloads i have posted with exact are only ones needed, all of the 5515 have the same wireless Atheros AR5007EG built in, if you are installing several diff drivers trying to get it working, the laptop brain(lol!) is probaly getting confused, if you looked in device manager while vista was still on it, you would see both Atheros AR5007EG Wireless Network Adapter & Realtek RTL8102E Family PCI-E Fast Ethernet NIC. i have done over 17 of the 5515's with xp, & no problems yet

[leeuniverse]

hello hoofhearted, not sure why not working, the downloads i have posted with exact are only ones needed, all of the 5515 have the same wireless Atheros AR5007EG built in, if you are installing several diff drivers trying to get it working, the laptop brain(lol!) is probaly getting confused, if you looked in device manager while vista was still on it, you would see both Atheros AR5007EG Wireless Network Adapter & Realtek RTL8102E Family PCI-E Fast Ethernet NIC. i have done over 17 of the 5515's with xp, & no problems yet

Hey Freeheart.... thanks for your work. My install went without a hitch.
Anyone should be able to follow my install instructions above without a problem.

Oh, and how are you installing on "17" of these??? You like reselling these or something? Great idea if you are, hee hee.

Oh, and any idea on why the VGA chip drivers would not install? Are they necessary?

[hoofhearted]

hello hoofhearted, not sure why not working, the downloads i have posted with exact are only ones needed, all of the 5515 have the same wireless Atheros AR5007EG built in, if you are installing several diff drivers trying to get it working, the laptop brain(lol!) is probaly getting confused, if you looked in device manager while vista was still on it, you would see both Atheros AR5007EG Wireless Network Adapter & Realtek RTL8102E Family PCI-E Fast Ethernet NIC. i have done over 17 of the 5515's with xp, & no problems yet

I actually got it fixed now. I actually went and downloaded the XP drivers for the emachine mentioned in this thread. I used the broadcomm driver from that and still had the problem (Atheros driver gives a message indicating hardware not present) Then, I held the little switch on the front of the laptop and bingo, I say my router.

This particular one needed the broadcom. If this is anything like the arimas I fooled around with last year, they do actually use different hardware (for things like the harddrive, miniPCI wireless card, memory, etc). I believe this is why they include the different ones on the website. One laptop was bought in Metarie, LA the other in Houma, LA. Metairie had the Atheros, Houma had the Broadcomm. I actually figured out my issue. I believe my issue was that I had to use the little switch on the front to activate the wireless.

[leeuniverse]

I actually got it fixed now. I actually went and downloaded the XP drivers for the emachine mentioned in this thread. I used the broadcomm driver from that and still had the problem (Atheros driver gives a message indicating hardware not present) Then, I held the little switch on the front of the laptop and bingo, I say my router.

This particular one needed the broadcom. If this is anything like the arimas I fooled around with last year, they do actually use different hardware (for things like the harddrive, miniPCI wireless card, memory, etc). I believe this is why they include the different ones on the website. One laptop was bought in Metarie, LA the other in Houma, LA. Metairie had the Atheros, Houma had the Broadcomm. I actually figured out my issue. I believe my issue was that I had to use the little switch on the front to activate the wireless.

Hey hoofhearted....

Was your model the 5515-5879 version....???
Or did you get a different one?

Just wondering if that number designates what's in the machine.

[hoofhearted]

The one I have now with the Broadcom is 5879 (is actually for my mother-in-law). The other one with the Atheros is in my friends possesion.