i was using firefox as my default browser.. but it works when i use IE.
ive gone to the links you provided and the driver for the sound card specs i provided is Realtek AC'97 Driver (Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/2003) A4.06 or A4.00 , correct?
what hardware drivers do i need from the specs i provided ? the specs says it is VGA comapatable video processor so i guess i require the video driver as well..
sorry for asking all these questions.. just want my laptop to be working at its best..:)
these are the specs..sorry its quite detailed..but im sure you will know what to look for..im pc challenged..the Compal website does not list any info of the laptop model i have
82852GM/GME/GMV/PM, 855GM/GME Montara Host-Hub Interface Bridge (A2-step)
Vendor: Intel Corporation
PnpID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_3580&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_02
Details
Bus 0 (PCI), Device Number 0, Device Function 0
Vendor 8086h Intel Corporation
Device 3580h 82852GM/GME/GMV/PM, 855GM/GME Montara Host-Hub Interface Bridge (A2-step)
Command 0006h (Memory Access, BusMaster)
Status 2090h (Has Capabilities List, Supports Back-To-Back Trans., Received Master Abort, Fast Timing)
Revision 02h, Header Type 80h, Bus Latency Timer 00h
Self test 00h (Self test not supported)
PCI Class Bridge (PCI to HOST)
Subsystem ID 001214C0h Unknown
Subsystem Vendor 14C0h Compal Electronics Inc
Address 0 is a Memory Address (anywhere in 0-4Gb, Prefetchable) : 00000000h
New Capabilities List Present:
Vendor-Dependant Capability
Class: Bridge (PCI to HOST)
OEM Device: Unknown
OEM Vendor: Compal Electronics Inc
82852GM/GME/GMV/PM, 855GM/GME Montara System Memory Controller (A2-step)
Vendor: Intel Corporation
PnpID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_3584&SUBSYS_001214C0&REV_02
Details
Bus 0 (PCI), Device Number 0, Device Function 1
Vendor 8086h Intel Corporation
Device 3584h 82852GM/GME/GMV/PM, 855GM/GME Montara System Memory Controller (A2-step)
Command 0006h (Memory Access, BusMaster)
Status 0080h (Supports Back-To-Back Trans., Fast Timing)
Revision 02h, Header Type 00h, Bus Latency Timer 00h
Self test 00h (Self test not supported)
PCI Class System (Other)
Subsystem ID 001214C0h Unknown
Subsystem Vendor 14C0h Compal Electronics Inc
Class: System (Other)
OEM Device: Unknown
OEM Vendor: Compal Electronics Inc
82852GM/GME/GMV/PM, 855GM/GME Montara Configuration Process (A2-step)
Vendor: Intel Corporation
PnpID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_3585&SUBSYS_001214C0&REV_02
Details
Bus 0 (PCI), Device Number 0, Device Function 3
Vendor 8086h Intel Corporation
Device 3585h 82852GM/GME/GMV/PM, 855GM/GME Montara Configuration Process (A2-step)
Command 0006h (Memory Access, BusMaster)
Status 0080h (Supports Back-To-Back Trans., Fast Timing)
Revision 02h, Header Type 80h, Bus Latency Timer 00h
Self test 00h (Self test not supported)
PCI Class System (Other)
Subsystem ID 001214C0h Unknown
Subsystem Vendor 14C0h Compal Electronics Inc
Class: System (Other)
OEM Device: Unknown
OEM Vendor: Compal Electronics Inc
82852GM/GME/GMV/PM, 855GM/GME Montara Integrated Graphics Device (A2-step)
Vendor: Intel Corporation
PnpID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_3582&SUBSYS_001214C0&REV_02
Details
Bus 0 (PCI), Device Number 2, Device Function 0
Vendor 8086h Intel Corporation
Device 3582h 82852GM/GME/GMV/PM, 855GM/GME Montara Integrated Graphics Device (A2-step)
Command 0007h (I/O Access, Memory Access, BusMaster)
Status 0090h (Has Capabilities List, Supports Back-To-Back Trans., Fast Timing)
Revision 02h, Header Type 80h, Bus Latency Timer 00h
Self test 00h (Self test not supported)
PCI Class Display (VGA)
Subsystem ID 001214C0h Unknown
Subsystem Vendor 14C0h Compal Electronics Inc
Address 0 is a Memory Address (anywhere in 0-4Gb, Prefetchable) : B0000000h
Address 1 is a Memory Address (anywhere in 0-4Gb) : F0000000h
Address 2 is an I/O Port : 0000E000h
System IRQ 11, INT# A
New Capabilities List Present:
Power Management Capability, Version 1.0
Supports low power State D1
Does not support PME# signalling
Current Power State : D0 (Device operational, no power saving)
Class: Display (VGA)
OEM Device: Unknown
OEM Vendor: Compal Electronics Inc
System IRQ: 11, INT# A
Class: Display (Other)
OEM Device: Unknown
OEM Vendor: Compal Electronics Inc
82801DBM USB UHCI Controller #1 (ICH4-M B1 step)
Vendor: Intel Corporation
PnpID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_24C2&SUBSYS_001214C0&REV_03
Details
Bus 0 (PCI), Device Number 29, Device Function 0
Vendor 8086h Intel Corporation
Device 24C2h 82801DBM USB UHCI Controller #1 (ICH4-M B1 step)
Command 0005h (I/O Access, BusMaster)
Status 0280h (Supports Back-To-Back Trans., Medium Timing)
Revision 03h, Header Type 80h, Bus Latency Timer 00h
Self test 00h (Self test not supported)
PCI Class Serial (USB (UHCI))
Subsystem ID 001214C0h Unknown
Subsystem Vendor 14C0h Compal Electronics Inc
Address 4 is an I/O Port : 00001200h
System IRQ 10, INT# A
Class: Serial (USB (UHCI))
OEM Device: Unknown
OEM Vendor: Compal Electronics Inc
System IRQ: 10, INT# A
82801DBM USB UHCI Controller #2 (ICH4-M B1 step)
Vendor: Intel Corporation
PnpID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_24C4&SUBSYS_001214C0&REV_03
Details
Bus 0 (PCI), Device Number 29, Device Function 1
Vendor 8086h Intel Corporation
Device 24C4h 82801DBM USB UHCI Controller #2 (ICH4-M B1 step)
Command 0005h (I/O Access, BusMaster)
Status 0280h (Supports Back-To-Back Trans., Medium Timing)
Revision 03h, Header Type 00h, Bus Latency Timer 00h
Self test 00h (Self test not supported)
PCI Class Serial (USB (UHCI))
Subsystem ID 001214C0h Unknown
Subsystem Vendor 14C0h Compal Electronics Inc
Address 4 is an I/O Port : 00001600h
System IRQ 10, INT# B
Class: Serial (USB (UHCI))
OEM Device: Unknown
OEM Vendor: Compal Electronics Inc
System IRQ: 10, INT# B
82801DBM USB UHCI Controller #3 (ICH4-M B1 step)
Vendor: Intel Corporation
PnpID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_24C7&SUBSYS_001214C0&REV_03
Details
Bus 0 (PCI), Device Number 29, Device Function 2
Vendor 8086h Intel Corporation
Device 24C7h 82801DBM USB UHCI Controller #3 (ICH4-M B1 step)
Command 0005h (I/O Access, BusMaster)
Status 0280h (Supports Back-To-Back Trans., Medium Timing)
Revision 03h, Header Type 00h, Bus Latency Timer 00h
Self test 00h (Self test not supported)
PCI Class Serial (USB (UHCI))
Subsystem ID 001214C0h Unknown
Subsystem Vendor 14C0h Compal Electronics Inc
Address 4 is an I/O Port : 00001700h
System IRQ 10, INT# C
Class: Serial (USB (UHCI))
OEM Device: Unknown
OEM Vendor: Compal Electronics Inc
System IRQ: 10, INT# C
82801DBM USB 2.0 EHCI Controller (ICH4-M B1 step)
Vendor: Intel Corporation
PnpID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_24CD&SUBSYS_001214C0&REV_03
Details
Bus 0 (PCI), Device Number 29, Device Function 7
Vendor 8086h Intel Corporation
Device 24CDh 82801DBM USB 2.0 EHCI Controller (ICH4-M B1 step)
Command 0006h (Memory Access, BusMaster)
Status 0290h (Has Capabilities List, Supports Back-To-Back Trans., Medium Timing)
Revision 03h, Header Type 00h, Bus Latency Timer 00h
Self test 00h (Self test not supported)
PCI Class Serial (USB 2.0 (EHCI))
Subsystem ID 001214C0h Unknown
Subsystem Vendor 14C0h Compal Electronics Inc
Address 0 is a Memory Address (anywhere in 0-4Gb) : F0080000h
System IRQ 10, INT# D
New Capabilities List Present:
Power Management Capability, Version 1.1
Does not support low power State D1 or D2
Supports PME# signalling from mode(s) D0, D3hot, D3cold
PME# signalling is currently disabled
Current Power State : D0 (Device operational, no power saving)
3.3v AUX Current required : 375mA
USB 2.0 EHCI Debug Port Capability
Class: Serial (USB 2.0 (EHCI))
OEM Device: Unknown
OEM Vendor: Compal Electronics Inc
System IRQ: 10, INT# D
82801DBM Hub Interface to PCI Bridge (ICH4-M B0 step)
Vendor: Intel Corporation
PnpID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2448&SUBSYS_001214C0&REV_83
Details
Bus 0 (PCI), Device Number 30, Device Function 0
Vendor 8086h Intel Corporation
Device 2448h 82801DBM Hub Interface to PCI Bridge (ICH4-M B0 step)
Command 0107h (I/O Access, Memory Access, BusMaster, System Errors)
Status 8080h (Supports Back-To-Back Trans., Detected Parity Error, Fast Timing)
Revision 83h, Header Type 01h, Bus Latency Timer 00h
Self test 00h (Self test not supported)
PCI Class Bridge (PCI to PCI)
PCI Bridge Information:
Primary Bus Number 0, Secondary Bus Number 1, Subordinate Bus Number 2
Secondary Bus Command 0002h ()
Secondary Bus Status 2280h (Supports Back-To-Back Trans., Received Master Abort, Medium Timing)
Secondary Bus Latency 20h
I/O Port Range Passed to Secondary Bus : C000h to DFFFh (16-bit I/O space)
Memory Range Passed to Secondary Bus : E0000000h to EFFFFFFFh
Prefetchable Memory Range Passed to Secondary Bus : A0000000h to AFFFFFFFh
Class: Bridge (PCI to PCI)
82801DBM (ICH4-M) LPC Interface Bridge
Vendor: Intel Corporation
PnpID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_24CC&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_03
Details
Bus 0 (PCI), Device Number 31, Device Function 0
Vendor 8086h Intel Corporation
Device 24CCh 82801DBM (ICH4-M) LPC Interface Bridge
Command 000Fh (I/O Access, Memory Access, BusMaster, Special Cycles)
Status 0280h (Supports Back-To-Back Trans., Medium Timing)
Revision 03h, Header Type 80h, Bus Latency Timer 00h
Self test 00h (Self test not supported)
PCI Class Bridge (PCI to ISA)
Class: Bridge (PCI to ISA)
82801DBM (ICH4-M) UltraATA/100 EIDE Controller
Vendor: Intel Corporation
PnpID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_24CA&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_03
Details
Bus 0 (PCI), Device Number 31, Device Function 1
Vendor 8086h Intel Corporation
Device 24CAh 82801DBM (ICH4-M) UltraATA/100 EIDE Controller
Command 0007h (I/O Access, Memory Access, BusMaster)
Status 0280h (Supports Back-To-Back Trans., Medium Timing)
Revision 03h, Header Type 00h, Bus Latency Timer 00h
Self test 00h (Self test not supported)
PCI Class Storage (IDE (ATA)
PCI EIDE Controller Features :
BusMaster EIDE is supported
Primary Channel is at I/O Port 01F0h and IRQ 14
Secondary Channel is at I/O Port 0170h and IRQ 15
Subsystem ID 001214C0h Unknown
Subsystem Vendor 14C0h Compal Electronics Inc
Address 0 is an I/O Port : 00000000h
Address 1 is an I/O Port : 00000000h
Address 2 is an I/O Port : 00000000h
Address 3 is an I/O Port : 00000000h
Address 4 is an I/O Port : 00001100h
Address 5 is a Memory Address (anywhere in 0-4Gb) : FEBFFC00h
Class: Storage (IDE (ATA)
OEM Device: Unknown
OEM Vendor: Compal Electronics Inc
82801DBM SMBus Controller (ICH4-M B1 step)
Vendor: Intel Corporation
PnpID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_24C3&SUBSYS_001214C0&REV_03
Details
Bus 0 (PCI), Device Number 31, Device Function 3
Vendor 8086h Intel Corporation
Device 24C3h 82801DBM SMBus Controller (ICH4-M B1 step)
Command 0001h (I/O Access)
Status 0280h (Supports Back-To-Back Trans., Medium Timing)
Revision 03h, Header Type 00h, Bus Latency Timer 00h
Self test 00h (Self test not supported)
PCI Class Serial (SMBus Controller)
Subsystem ID 001214C0h Unknown
Subsystem Vendor 14C0h Compal Electronics Inc
Address 4 is an I/O Port : 00001400h
Class: Serial (SMBus Controller)
OEM Device: Unknown
OEM Vendor: Compal Electronics Inc
82801DBM AC'97 Audio Controller (ICH4-M B1 step)
Vendor: Intel Corporation
PnpID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_24C5&SUBSYS_001214C0&REV_03
Details
Bus 0 (PCI), Device Number 31, Device Function 5
Vendor 8086h Intel Corporation
Device 24C5h 82801DBM AC'97 Audio Controller (ICH4-M B1 step)
Command 0007h (I/O Access, Memory Access, BusMaster)
Status 0290h (Has Capabilities List, Supports Back-To-Back Trans., Medium Timing)
Revision 03h, Header Type 00h, Bus Latency Timer 00h
Self test 00h (Self test not supported)
PCI Class Multimedia (Audio)
Subsystem ID 001714C0h Unknown
Subsystem Vendor 14C0h Compal Electronics Inc
Address 0 is an I/O Port : 0000E100h
Address 1 is an I/O Port : 0000E200h
Address 2 is a Memory Address (anywhere in 0-4Gb) : F0080400h
Address 3 is a Memory Address (anywhere in 0-4Gb) : F0080600h
System IRQ 5, INT# B
New Capabilities List Present:
Power Management Capability, Version 1.1
Does not support low power State D1 or D2
Supports PME# signalling from mode(s) D0, D3hot, D3cold
PME# signalling is currently disabled
Current Power State : D0 (Device operational, no power saving)
3.3v AUX Current required : 375mA
Class: Multimedia (Audio)
OEM Device: Unknown
OEM Vendor: Compal Electronics Inc
System IRQ: 5, INT# B
82801DBM AC'97 Modem Controller (ICH4-M B1 step)
Vendor: Intel Corporation
PnpID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_24C6&SUBSYS_001714C0&REV_03
Details
Bus 0 (PCI), Device Number 31, Device Function 6
Vendor 8086h Intel Corporation
Device 24C6h 82801DBM AC'97 Modem Controller (ICH4-M B1 step)
Command 0005h (I/O Access, BusMaster)
Status 0290h (Has Capabilities List, Supports Back-To-Back Trans., Medium Timing)
Revision 03h, Header Type 00h, Bus Latency Timer 00h
Self test 00h (Self test not supported)
PCI Class Simple Communication (Hayes Compatible Modem)
Subsystem ID 001214C0h Unknown
Subsystem Vendor 14C0h Compal Electronics Inc
Address 0 is an I/O Port : 0000E300h
Address 1 is an I/O Port : 0000E400h
System IRQ 5, INT# B
New Capabilities List Present:
Power Management Capability, Version 1.1
Does not support low power State D1 or D2
Supports PME# signalling from mode(s) D0, D3hot, D3cold
PME# signalling is currently disabled
Current Power State : D0 (Device operational, no power saving)
3.3v AUX Current required : 375mA
Class: Simple Communication (Hayes Compatible Modem)
OEM Device: Unknown
OEM Vendor: Compal Electronics Inc
System IRQ: 5, INT# B
VT6306 VIA Fire II IEEE-1394 OHCI Link Layer Controller
Vendor: VIA Technologies Inc
PnpID: PCI\VEN_1106&DEV_3044&SUBSYS_001214C0&REV_80
Details
Bus 1 (PCI), Device Number 0, Device Function 0
Vendor 1106h VIA Technologies Inc
Device 3044h VT6306 VIA Fire II IEEE-1394 OHCI Link Layer Controller
Command 0087h (I/O Access, Memory Access, BusMaster, Wait Cycles)
Status 0210h (Has Capabilities List, Medium Timing)
Revision 80h, Header Type 00h, Bus Latency Timer 80h
Minimum Bus Grant 00h, Maximum Bus Latency 20h
Self test 00h (Self test not supported)
Cache line size 16 Bytes (4 DWords)
PCI Class Serial (OHCI FireWire)
Subsystem ID 001214C0h Unknown
Subsystem Vendor 14C0h Compal Electronics Inc
Address 0 is a Memory Address (anywhere in 0-4Gb) : E0001800h
Address 1 is an I/O Port : 0000C100h
System IRQ 10, INT# A
New Capabilities List Present:
Power Management Capability, Version 1.1
Supports low power State D2
Supports PME# signalling from mode(s) D2, D3hot, D3cold
PME# signalling is currently disabled
Current Power State : D0 (Device operational, no power saving)
3.3v AUX Current required : 0mA (Self powered)
Class: Serial (OHCI FireWire)
OEM Device: Unknown
OEM Vendor: Compal Electronics Inc
System IRQ: 10, INT# A
RT8139 (A/B/C/813x) Fast Ethernet Adapter
Vendor: Realtek Semiconductor
PnpID: PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_8139&SUBSYS_001214C0&REV_10
Details
Bus 1 (PCI), Device Number 1, Device Function 0
Vendor 10ECh Realtek Semiconductor
Device 8139h RT8139 (A/B/C/813x) Fast Ethernet Adapter
Command 0005h (I/O Access, BusMaster)
Status 0290h (Has Capabilities List, Supports Back-To-Back Trans., Medium Timing)
Revision 10h, Header Type 00h, Bus Latency Timer 80h
Minimum Bus Grant 20h, Maximum Bus Latency 40h
Self test 00h (Self test not supported)
PCI Class Network (Ethernet)
Subsystem ID 001214C0h RTL8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC
Subsystem Vendor 14C0h Compal Electronics Inc
Address 0 is an I/O Port : 0000C000h
Address 1 is a Memory Address (anywhere in 0-4Gb) : E0001000h
System IRQ 10, INT# A
New Capabilities List Present:
Power Management Capability, Version 1.1
Supports low power State D1
Supports low power State D2
Supports PME# signalling from mode(s) D1, D2, D3hot, D3cold
PME# signalling is currently enabled
Current Power State : D0 (Device operational, no power saving)
3.3v AUX Current required : 375mA
Class: Network (Ethernet)
OEM Device: RTL8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC
OEM Vendor: Compal Electronics Inc
System IRQ: 10, INT# A
PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter
Vendor: Intel Corporation
PnpID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_1043&SUBSYS_001214C0&REV_04
Details
Bus 1 (PCI), Device Number 2, Device Function 0
Vendor 8086h Intel Corporation
Device 1043h PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter
Command 0006h (Memory Access, BusMaster)
Status 0290h (Has Capabilities List, Supports Back-To-Back Trans., Medium Timing)
Revision 04h, Header Type 00h, Bus Latency Timer 80h
Minimum Bus Grant 02h, Maximum Bus Latency 22h
Self test 00h (Self test not supported)
PCI Class Network (Other)
Subsystem ID 25278086h PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter
Subsystem Vendor 8086h Intel Corporation
Address 0 is a Memory Address (anywhere in 0-4Gb) : E0000000h
System IRQ 11, INT# A
New Capabilities List Present:
Power Management Capability, Version 1.1
Does not support low power State D1 or D2
Does not support PME# signalling
Current Power State : D0 (Device operational, no power saving)
Power Data Registers Information: D0 Power Consumed: 2000mW D1 Power Consumed: 2000mW
D2 Power Consumed: 2000mW D3 Power Consumed: 100mW D0 Power Dissipated: 2000mW D1
Power Dissipated: 2000mW D2 Power Dissipated: 2000mW D3 Power Dissipated: 100mW
Class: Network (Other)
OEM Device: PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter
OEM Vendor: Intel Corporation
System IRQ: 11, INT# A
CB-1410 CardBus Controller
Vendor: ENE Technology Inc
PnpID: PCI\VEN_1524&DEV_1410&SUBSYS_25278086&REV_01
Details
Bus 1 (PCI), Device Number 4, Device Function 0
Vendor 1524h ENE Technology Inc
Device 1410h CB-1410 CardBus Controller
Command 0007h (I/O Access, Memory Access, BusMaster)
Status 0210h (Has Capabilities List, Medium Timing)
Revision 01h, Header Type 02h, Bus Latency Timer 40h
Self test 00h (Self test not supported)
Cache line size 32 Bytes (8 DWords)
PCI Class Bridge (PCI to Cardbus)
Subsystem ID 001214C0h Unknown
Subsystem Vendor 14C0h Compal Electronics Inc
System IRQ 10, INT# A
CardBus Bridge Information:
PCI Bus Number 1, CardBus Bus Number 2, Subordinate Bus Number 2
CardBus Bus Status 0200h (Medium Timing)
CardBus Latency 20h ExCA Base Memory Address : FEBFE000h Memory Range 0 Passed to Secondary
Bus : FEBFD000h to FEBFDFFFh
Memory Range 1 Passed to Secondary Bus : FABFD000h to FEBFCFFFh
I/O Port Range 0 Passed to Secondary Bus :
FF00h to FFFFh (16-bit)
I/O Port Range 1 Passed to Secondary Bus :
FD00h to FDFFh (16-bit)
New Capabilities List Present:
Power Management Capability, Version 1.0
Supports low power State D1
Supports low power State D2
Supports PME# signalling from mode(s) D0, D1, D2, D3hot, D3cold
PME# signalling is currently disabled
Current Power State : D0 (Device operational, no power saving)
3.3v AUX Current required : 0mA (Self powered)
Class: Bridge (PCI to Cardbus)
OEM Device: Unknown
OEM Vendor: Compal Electronics Inc
System IRQ: 10, INT# A
Alcor Micro Corp. Transcend JetFlash Flash Drive
Vender: Alcor Micro Corp.
PnpID: VID_058F&PID_6387
thanks again.. your help is is much appreciated