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    drivers question

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by cjhuwn, Jun 17, 2006.

  1. cjhuwn

    cjhuwn Newbie

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    I just bought an Acer Aspire 5672 with the x1600 graphics card. I want to make sure all my drivers are updated but I don't know how to find out if they need to be updated or not. Anyone know how to find out if you need to update your drivers? thanks
     
    cjhuwn, Jun 17, 2006
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  2. mk1992

    mk1992 Notebook Enthusiast

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    In general:

    1. windows update will search for that too
    2. go to acer site and look for any newer drivers (can check for your current version number under device properties)
    3. believe 1600 is an ATI card, so you can also go to the ATI site too for drivers.
    4. If you know who made that video card using the ATI chip, you can also go to the site of that manufacturer.
    5. last but not least, google it.... you can learn more here, including which driver is good or bad.
     
    mk1992, Jun 17, 2006
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  3. Amol

    Amol APH! NBR Reviewer

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    ATi's website doesn't have the drivers for mobility x1xxx. You'll have to get the video card drivers from Acer's website. But I personally prefer Omega Drivers for video cards.
     
    Amol, Jun 17, 2006
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