"Upgrading from Vista to XP" for Compaq Presario V3505TU Notebook

This write up is meant for folks who owned a Compaq Presario V3505TU notebook. In the original form, it was pre-installed with Microsoft Vista Home Premium operationg system. As most of you know, Vista tend to consume more resources and resulting in laggy performance especially if you only have 1GB of ram couple with a slow processor.

Thus, this article serve as a purpose of saving you the agnoy of "upgrading" from Vista to Windows XP.

Notebook Specs

• Intel Core 2 Duo T7100 1.8Ghz (2MB/L2 cache) 800 FSB
• Integrated Intel Graphic media accelerator X3100 (256mb)
• 1GB DDR2 (667)
• 120 GB (5400rpm)
• 14.1 WXGA Brightview Widescreen
• LightScribe Super Multi 8X DVD-RW (dual layer) 5 in 1 media card
• Intel Pro/Wireless 4965AGN/Bluetooth

Stuff that you need

1. Windows XP (Home or Professional) Edition with Service Pack 3 Integrated
   
2. NLite application
3. Device Drivers (see section B on where to download)
4. A working PC/notebook with CD-ROM burning capability
5. 1x blank CD-R or CD-RW disc
6. Internet connection for downloading OS update, application

A. Slipstream the SATA drivers into the installation disc

In the original Windows XP installation disc, it does not include any SATA drivers in it. Thus, during installation process, the OS will fail to detect the presence of a hardisk (even though physically it exist) and abort the installation process. Refer to the guide for information on how to slipstream.


B. Downloading of drivers

1. HP Software - Link
2. Mobile Intel® 965 Express Chipset Family - Link
3. Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN - Link
4. Ricoh 5-1 Card Reader - Link
5. Marvell Yukon 88E8039 Ethernet - Link
6. Software and Drivers for HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth Wireless - Link
   
7. Conexant HDAUDIO Soft Data Fax Modem with SmartCP - Link
8. Microsoft Universal Audio Architecture (UAA) Bus Driver for High Definition Audio - Link
9. Conexant High-Definition Audio Driver - Link
   

C. Installation of drivers

After the installation of Windows XP operating system (I am assuming the reader has the knowledge of performing basic OS installation via bootable CD-ROM), install the drivers in the following sequence (tested to work for me) :

1. Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Windows XP v14.36.2.4980
2. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager v8.5.0.1032
3. Marvell Yukon 88E8039 PCI-E Fast Ethernet Controller Driver v10.22.4.3 A
4. Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN
5. Software and Drivers for HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth Wireless
6. Ricoh 5-1 Card Reader Driver v3.52.02 A
7. Conexant HDAUDIO Soft Data Fax Modem with SmartCP v7.67.0.0 A
8. Microsoft Universal Audio Architecture (UAA) Bus Driver for High Definition Audio (sp33867) v1.00B3
9. Conexant High-Definition Audio Driver 3.38.0.50 A

For item 1-7, it's pretty straight forward and in fact, you can change the sequence between 3 and 4 depending which mode of connection is more readily available to you.

I would like to bring your attention to item 8 and 9 which are the most difficult and additional steps have to be taken care of to ensure successful installation.

After installing item #8, refer to the following thread (look for a post by Cherly.G dated 22nd Dec'07 01:51:17 GMT) and follow the steps in installing item #9.

Hopefully with this post, it helps to reduce the amount of "mouse walking" you need to ensure a successful installation. Happy installing.................

Cheers,