Xp drivers for hp DV5-1113us or DV5 1003NR or dv4-1225dx

also applies to many other dv models

Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility:
Version: 9.1.01014
OS Support: Windows XP, Windows Vista (x86/x64)
Link: http://downloadcenter.intel.com/down...=2200&lang=eng - 9.1.0.1012
Link: http://www.station-drivers.com/telec...vers.com)r.exe - 9.1.01014 - Unofficial release (but has WHQL certificate)


Intel Graphics Media Accelerator
Version: 14.37.1.5029 (Windows XP), 15.12.1.1608 (Windows Vista x86), 15.12.1.64.1608 (Windows Vista x64)
OS Support: Windows XP, Windows Vista (x86/x64)
Link: http://downloadcenter.intel.com/down...=2996&lang=eng - Windows Vista x86
Link: http://downloadcenter.intel.com/down...=2996&lang=eng - Windows Vista x64
Link: http://downloadcenter.intel.com/conf...Name=&lang=eng - Windows XP
Notes: Pick the applicable version for your OS and then download. Only install this if you have an Intel Onboard Graphics. Please note there is an older version available (15.10.1554) here that apparently has better performance than the latest driver.

Intel Matrix Storage Manager:
Version: 8.8.0.1009
OS Support: Windows XP, Windows Vista (x86/x64)
Link: http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Deta...ista*&lang=eng - 8.7.0.1007
Link: http://www.station-drivers.com/telec...rivers.com.exe - 8.8.0.1009 - Unofficial release (but has WHQL certificate)
Notes: You should install this even if you don't use RAID. If you're wondering why read this: http://www.intel.com/support/chipset.../cs-021510.htm

Intel WiFi Link 5100:
Version: 12.2.0.11
OS Support: Windows XP, Windows Vista (x86/x64)
Link: http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Deta...stems&lang=eng - Windows Vista
Link: http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Deta...stems&lang=eng - Windows XP
Notes: Make sure you download the version that is applicable to your version of Windows. Only install this if your dv5t has an Intel wireless chip.

Broadcom Wireless LAN
Version: 5.10.79.5
OS Support: Windows XP, Windows Vista (x86/x64)
Link: ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp42001-42500/sp42486.exe - Windows Vista
Link: ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp42001-42500/sp42488.exe - Windows XP
Notes: Only install this if your dv5t has a Broadcom wireless chip.

Atheros Wireless LAN (AR5009)
Version: 7.6.0.114
OS Support: Windows Vista (x86/x64)
Link: ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp39001-39500/sp39403.exe
Notes: There are newer versions of this driver available however none support the device in the dv5t. I can however make a modded driver of the latest version available if you ask in this thread. Only install this if your dv5t has a Atheros wireless chip.

IDT High Definition Audio Codec:
Version: 6.10.6087.22
OS Support: Windows XP, Windows Windows Vista (x86/x64)
Link: ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp41501-42000/sp41896.exe - Windows Vista
Link: ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp41501-42000/sp41693.exe - Windows XP
Notes: The XP driver is unsigned but works perfectly. It also fixes the mute light issue some users were having.

JMicron Card Reader:
Version: 1.00.24.12
OS Support: Windows XP, Windows Vista (x86/x64)
Link: ftp://driver.jmicron.com.tw/jmb38x/X...00.24_WHQL.zip
Notes: The latest version of this driver can often be found here: ftp://driver.jmicron.com.tw/jmb38x/XP_Vista/

ENE CIR (Infrared Reciever):
Version: 2.7.0.2
OS Support: Windows XP, Windows Vista (x86/x64)
Link: ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp42001-42500/sp42459.exe

Realtek 8168 LAN Chipset:
Version: 5.714.0122.2009 (Windows XP), 6.217.0226.2009 (Windows Vista)
OS Support: Windows XP, Windows Vista (x86/x64)
Link: http://www.realtek.com.tw/downloads/...&GetDown=false - Windows Vista
Link: http://download.windowsupdate.com/ms...15792cae1c.cab - Windows XP
Notes: This driver is updated frequently. The latest version can often be found here: http://www.realtek.com.tw/downloads/...&GetDown=false. Make sure you download the version that is applicable to your version of Windows.

LSI (formerly Agere) High Definition Audio Modem:
Version: 2.1.91
OS Support: Windows XP, Windows Vista (x86/x64)
Link: ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp41501-42000/sp41879.exe - Windows Vista x86
Link: ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp41501-42000/sp41880.exe - Windows Vista x64
Notes: Make sure you download the version that is applicable to your version of Windows. Only install this if your dv5t comes with a modem.

Bluetooth:
Version: 6.0 P
OS Support: Windows Vista (x86/x64)
Link: ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp39501-40000/sp39805.exe
Notes: Only install this if your dv5t comes with Bluetooth. This package also has limited support for XP (driver only, no software) if you extract it and install the driver manually.

Validity Fingerprint Reader
Version: 2.0.0.1 (2.8.109)
OS Support: Vista (x86/x64)
Link: ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp42001-42500/sp42340.exe
Notes: Only install this if your dv5t comes with a fingerprint reader.

Synaptics Touchpad:
Version: 11.1.18.0
OS Support: Windows XP, Windows Vista (x86/x64)
Link: ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp41501-42000/sp41704.exe
Notes: This is not the newest Synaptics driver, however it is the newest that is specifically compatible with the Touchpad in the dv5t.

HP Integrated Analog/Digital TV Tuner:
Version: 1.3.0.69 (Windows Vista x86), 1.3.64.69 (Windows Vista x64)
OS Support: Windows Vista (x86/x64)
Link: ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp42001-42500/sp42278.exe
Notes: This TV tuner is originally made by Avermedia. There is sometimes a newer version of the driver available on their site, however if you use that driver it will not be recognized as “HP DVB-T/Analog TV Tuner”. It is best to use this driver IMO. Only install this if your dv5t comes with a TV tuner.

Nvidia 9200M GS / Nvidia 9600M GT:
Version: 179.48
OS Support: Windows XP, Windows Vista (x86/x64)
Link: http://www.nvidia.com/object/geforce...9.48_beta.html - Windows Vista x86
Link: http://www.nvidia.com/object/geforce...9.48_beta.html - Windows Vista x64
Link: http://www.nvidia.com/object/geforce...9.48_beta.html - Windows XP
Notes: Although it is labelled as beta it is WHQL certified and works flawlessly. Only install this if your dv5t comes with Nvidia graphics.

Lightscribe System Software:
Version: 1.18.2.1
OS Support: Windows XP, Windows Vista (x86/x64)
Link: http://download.lightscribe.com/ls/L..._1.18.2.1_.exe
Notes: Only install this software if you have a Lightscribe capable drive. The latest version of this can always be found on the Lightscribe website http://www.lightscribe.com/

BIOS
Version: F.14
Link: ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp42501-43000/sp42557.exe

Essential System Updates for Microsoft Windows Vista SP1
Version: 3.00
OS Support: Windows Vista (x86/x64)
Link: ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp42501-43000/sp42503.exe
Notes: This is literally just a collection of various hoxfix updates from MS for various issues. Specifically it includes KB956871, KB957523, KB946084, KB953270, KB942567, KB953026, KB953689 and KB957526. Google them for more info.

HP Wireless Assistant
Version: 3.50.2.1
OS Support: Windows XP, Windows Vista (x86/x64)
Link: ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp42001-42500/sp42210.exe

HP QuickPlay
Version: 3.7 v.6112
OS Support: Windows Vista (x86/x64)
Link: http://docs.cyberlink.com/cinema/hp/...3.jsp?Region=N

Quick Launch Buttons:
Version: 6.40.13.1 M
OS Support: Windows XP, Windows Vista (x86/x64)
Link: ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp42001-42500/sp42125.exe

QuickTouch:
Version: 1.00 D2
OS Support: Windows Vista (x86/x64)
Link: ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp38001-38500/sp38358.exe
Notes: This software simply displays an OSD when the volume is changed and does not change add or remove any functionality of the touch buttons.

Cyberlink YouCam
Version: 2.0.2519
OS Support: Windows XP, Windows Vista (x86/x64)
Link: ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp42501-43000/sp42568.exe

HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive:
Version: 3.10 A
OS Support: Windows Vista (x86/x64)
Link: ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp39001-39500/sp39123.exe
Link: http://download.windowsupdate.com/ms...27aaa5a6b5.cab - Driver only - see notes