Windows 8 64bit drajveri msi GX600 aka msi-163A

[EDI the Little]

Ovaj post sam prvobitno objavio na msi forumu. Tako da je na engleskom. Ono sto je bitno je sadrzina.

After so many long hours searching for, trying and reinstalling Windows 8 Pro 64Bit I finally found all Windows 8 64Bit drivers for msi GX600 aka msi-163A.

As this is old model and do not have official support I decided to share driver links to help everybody else.

My system is: msi GX600-PX from 2008 turbo version aka msi-163A with following spec:

BIOS: v1.12
Motherboard: Intel PM965
CPU: Core 2 Duo T8100 (Penryn)
GPU: Nvidia Geforce 8600M GT
Memory: 4GB DDR2 (upgrade from 3GB DDR2)

Drivers:

Agere Modem
Description N/A Version 2.2.98.0 Type Modem Release Date 2010-07-01
OS Win7 64
Download md_agere_2.2.98_al00.zip (http://www.msi.com/service/download/nbdriver-15441.html) File Size 1.45 MB

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msi Bluetooth_6837D
Description N/A Version 7.10.01 Type Bluetooth Release Date 2010-05-19
OS Win7 64
Download bt_6837d_7.10.01_w700.zip (http://www.msi.com/service/download/nbdriver-15384.html) File Size 73.52 MB

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System Control Manager (SCM)
Description System Control Manager
Version 2.209.1106.005.10 Type Utility Release Date 2009-11-23
OS Win7 64, Win7 32, XP 32
Download scm_vx7_nb.zip (http://www.msi.com/service/download/utility-11559.html) File Size 5.41 MB

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ENE CIR Driver
Description ENE CIR Driver Version 3.1 Type Driver Release Date 2009-11-04 OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download 6657_enecir_release_v3_1_win7.zip (http://www.msi.com/service/download/driver-11779.html) File Size 0.75 MB

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RICOH Card Reader
Description RICOH Card Reader Version 3.62.02 Type Card Reader Release Date 2009-07-10
OS Win7 64, Win7 32
Download http://dlsvr04.asus.com/pub/ASUS/nb/...7_64_36202.zip File Size 4.10 MB

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Nvidia GPU 8600M GT
Description GPU Driver Version 257.41 Type Microsoft WHQL Driver Release Date 07/12/2010, 8.17.12.5741
OS Windows Vista / Windows 7 x86 (32-bit)
Download http://download.windowsupdate.com/ms...e39f8283f0.cab File Size 125 MB

Windows Vista / Windows 7 x64 (64-bit)
Download http://download.windowsupdate.com/ms...e0e549583f.cab File Size 170 MB

Courtesy of user: justinkw1 from guru3d forum http://forums.guru3d.com/showthread.php?t=325912

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Realtek LAN
Description LAN driver Version 8.003.0730 Type LAN Release Date 01/07/2012
OS Win 8 64bit, Win 8 32bit
Download http://www.realtek.cz/realtek-downlo...8111C&system=8 File size 5.58 MB

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Realtek HD Audio ALC888
Description Audio Type Driver Release Date 14/01/2013
OS Win 8 64bit, Win 8 32bit
Download http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Deta...adType=Drivers File Size 136.21 MB

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Intel Chipset
Description Device Software Version 9.3.0.1026 Realise Date 02/11/2012
OS Win 8 64bit, Win 8 32bit
Download http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Deta...tware&lang=eng File Size 4.73 MB

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Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
Description Wireless Internet Connection Version 15.3.1 Realise date 15/11/2012
OS Win7 64bit, Win7 32bit
Download http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Deta...20Applications

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Sledeci post je poznati problemi.

[EDI the Little]

Knowing issues:

1. Hips of NVidia drivers having issues with brightness or not recognising all graphic cards.

I found that only above mention version working with this laptop / graphic card. I had tried few versions from 178 to 306.97, regular, with WHQL and with moded inf and neither worked.

With generic basic adapter brightness and turning off screen by system working flawless, but you have just basic 2D functions. When you install version 257.41 driver working properly, you get all options and brightness working. However, diming and turning off screen by system not working.

Simple fix is to disable 'Generic PnP Monitor' in Device Manager. With this fix you are getting automatic turning off monitor by system, but losing brightness adjustment option.

My preferred option is with disabled 'Generic PnP Monitor'. Before disabling I had setup brightness for all power options to suit my needs and then I disabled 'Generic PnP Monitor'.

If I need to change brightness it is enough to enable 'Generic PnP Monitor' in Device Manager.

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2. Turbo button and all function keys working correctly with and without installed SCM, except for brightness if you have disabled 'Generic PnP Monitor'.

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3. If you decide not to install SCM as I, than you can use application 'KeyTweak' to assign any action to 'P1' button.