Acer Aspire One 751H/AO751H and Windows 7 (information, drivers..everything!)
update:get updated VGA and chipset from HERE
There are few unfortunate and sorry people whose Aspire 751H came loaded with the Windows Vista, which is certainly not the OS of choice for netbooks. For those people with XP-running 751H are still pretty satisfied as it works pretty decent, although not as good as netbooks that come with Atom N280 processors. Windows 7 is reported to be running as good as XP and brings lots of eye candy and useful features to your netbook.
Windows 7 has been tried and tested on the Acer Aspire 751H and it runs it really nicely. However, to get it working perfectly, you will need to install the right drivers and here is the list of REQUIRED drivers for your Aspire 751H:
1) INTEL GMA500 DRIVER: Link to Intel’s website
To install, choose one of the following options (both work):
* Unzip file, go into the Device Manager (Control Panel), find the video adapter, right click and select “Update Driver Software”, choose the “Browse for driver software on your computer” option, then select the LPCO folder in the unzipped folder. Windows 7 will take it from there.
* Unzip file, right click on Setup.exe, choose “Properties,” click the “Compatibility” tab, check the box for “Run this program in compatibility mode for,” then select “Windows Vista.” You can then double click Setup.exe and install like normal.
2) Realtek Audio: Link
3) LAN: Link
4) Touchpad: Link
5) WiFi: Default Windows 7 driver work fine
6) Webcam: Default driver works fine
Note: Aspire 751H supports HD video only if you use its hardware acceleration.Here are the steps on how to get it done:
* Get cyberlink Powerdvd (Purchase not necessary.)
* Get a video player that allows use of external filters/codecs. Use MPC-HC or KMplayer. In MPC-HC, with the cyberlink-codec set to “preferred” under “External Filters”
credit: josh5183 at aspireoneuserforum
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dude u missed out the blue tooth driver. the blue tooth for some reason does not work properly like windows xp drivers on aspire one 751h
I have the same problem as Bharath, the bluetooth is not working afer upgrading to Windows 7. Please let us know once you come up with a solution!
Try this Windows 7 driver:
http://gadgetmix.com/index/new-bluetooth-stack-brings-a2dp-to-your-netbook-running-windows-7/
after i extract the first file and i have to select windows vista it doesnt show.. what do i do
Hola, ignoro la procedencia de esta pagina, pero te agradezco pues despues de 5 horas encontre los drivers correctos para mi caso. No habia tenido problemas con soporte de ACER, despues de muchos años es la primera vez que los tengo. Gracias por su esfuerzo.
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Hello, I know the source of this page, but thank you for 5 hours after I found the correct drivers for my case. Had not had problems with steel supports, after many years is the first time that I have. Thanks for your effort.
i intalled the tuchpad driver but does anyone know of another one because on this acer aspire ao751h the screen is too small does anyone know about the one that u chan use 2 fingers to zoom in and pinch to zoom out… ???
and does anyone know if you can run xp mode in this computer?
support.acer.com
All drivers for Acer! even Windows 7.
I have AO751h running W7 Ultimate with these drivers…!
Good luck!
Very nice! How is the performance?
Please help. When initially install W7 the touchpad works fine. Then automatically install a driver and requests re-start when re-start the touchpad no longer works. I tried uninstall and install the driver that you provided but all give the same problem.
Thanks
Check of the touchpad is enabled
sure, it is enabled, It works (but only the first time) until it restarts
Acer has all the drivers for 751h in its support page. Just go there and select your Netbook & Operating System. As easy as that. This is the link: http://gd.panam.acer.com/home/
I have applied this drivers too. And none of them work. I really don´t know what to do. Please Help!!!
Did you download then from official website? Support.acer.com
I have 751h with 2 gig ram. Are u running 32 bit or 64 bit W7?
is there any driver for ubuntu netbook remix?
fakhri,
see
http://gma500.wiki-site.com/
also jolicloud which is based on Ubuntu Netbook Remix has already optimized their kernal to support the hardware acceleration on the GMA500 chip.
Thanks a lot for the driver’s
I have problems with the sound device, i think this is my solution. I’ll test the MC player for HD
how can I use my webcam???
I can’t use it since i upgraded to windows vista.
install software from support.acer.com
Ok… Here’s a question I am having problems with finding an answer to: Has anyone attempted a 4gb RAM upgrade on the 751h? I have one. The make the correct spec chip in 4gb, but I see a lot of things saying it will only accept 2gb. I have seen claims in the past busted by new information… Like my Pentium III that for some reason was only supposed to accept the 256mb RAM, but had no issues using the 512mb when it became readily available. So, HAS ANYONE TRIED IT?
Jonny, did you try 4GB??? If it works that would make this little machine not all the better.
I’m trying to install Win7 Ultimate from an external USB. I Have a supertalent 32GB SSD installed – and XP worked great. After running through the initial installation questions, when windows goes to the “copying Windows files” it immediately hangs.
Are there drivers that need to be loaded before the installation begins?
I did a full format of the drive, so nothing is left.
help!
@Erkme73 – I would suggest you to install via external DVD drive