help with finding driver

Discussion in 'Software' started by crazydaisylou, Nov 23, 2009.

  1. crazydaisylou

    crazydaisylou Private E-2

    Hi. My computer was running extremely slow, so I reinstalled XP. When I tried to install the drivers from the system board, it wouldn't allow me. It says the disc only runs on Windows 98. Anyway, I found the sound driver, which is AC'97 but I can't seem to find a graphics/video driver to download. The device manager also has a yellow question mark next to Video Controller (VGA compatible). My computer is almost eight years old, so I don't know if a driver even exists anymore. If there is anyone who can help, I would really appreciate it. Here is the info that Everest gave me:



    Field Value
    Computer
    Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
    OS Service Pack Service Pack 3
    DirectX 4.09.00.0904 (DirectX 9.0c)
    User Name Owner

    Motherboard
    CPU Type Intel Celeron D, 2133 MHz (16 x 133)
    Motherboard Name Unknown
    Motherboard Chipset VIA P4M800 Pro
    System Memory 1216 MB
    BIOS Type Award (09/05/05)
    Communication Port Communications Port (COM1)
    Communication Port Printer Port (LPT1)

    Display
    Video Adapter VIA/S3 UniChrome Pro
    3D Accelerator VIA/S3 UniChrome Pro

    Multimedia
    Audio Adapter VIA AC'97 Enhanced Audio Controller

    Storage
    IDE Controller Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller
    IDE Controller VIA Bus Master IDE Controller
    Floppy Drive Floppy disk drive
    Disk Drive WDC WD400BB-00JHC0 (37 GB, IDE)
    Optical Drive HL-DT-ST CD-RW GCE-8527B (52x/32x/52x CD-RW)
    Optical Drive SONY DVD RW DW-Q120A
    SMART Hard Disks Status OK

    Partitions
    D: (NTFS) 38154 MB (29988 MB free)
    Total Size 37.3 GB (29.3 GB free)

    Input
    Keyboard Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard
    Mouse HID-compliant mouse

    Network
    Network Adapter Linksys Wireless-G PCI Network Adapter with SpeedBooster

    Peripherals
    USB1 Controller VIA VT83C572 PCI-USB Controller
    USB1 Controller VIA VT83C572 PCI-USB Controller
    USB1 Controller VIA VT83C572 PCI-USB Controller
    USB1 Controller VIA VT83C572 PCI-USB Controller
    USB2 Controller VIA USB 2.0 Enhanced Host Controller
    USB Device EasyShare AiO
    USB Device Scan
    USB Device USB Composite Device
    USB Device USB Human Interface Device
    USB Device USB Printing Support


    Thanks so much.

    Daisy
     
  2. sach2

    sach2 Major Geek Extraordinaire

    Via seems to have chipset and integrated graphics drivers available. Install the Hyperion (4in1) chipset drivers first then try graphics driver.

    Via driver download start page.

    Step 1: Microsofot Windows
    Step 2: Windows XP
    Step 3: Hyperion (4in1) chipset drivers
    Will take you download page. Download driver.

    Hit back button and fill in Step 3: Integrated Graphics
    Step 4: P4M800/CE/Pro
    Download driver.

    Install Chipset driver first. I believe restart is advisable then install graphics driver.

    Let me know how it goes.
     
    Last edited: Jan 17, 2012

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