Lenovo B560 Drivers for Windows XP/7/8/8.1

Model: Lenovo B560
Series: Lenovo B Series
Manufacture: Lenovo
Compatibility: Windows XP/7/8/8.1 32-bit and 64-bit

Windows 8/8.1 Upgrade:
Please read additional information at the end of the post.

Chipset
Intel Chipset Installation Utility (HM55 Chipset)
Version 9.1.1.1020 Windows xp/7 32/64-bit
Version 9.3.0.1020 Beta Windows 8 32/64-bit
Version 9.4.0.1027 Windows 8/8.1 64-bit

MEI
Intel Management Engine Interface
Version 6.0.0.801.1024 Windows XP 32/64-bit
Version 6.0.0.1179 Windows 7 32/64-bit
Version 9.0.0.1310 Windows 8/8.1 32/64-bit

Storage
Version 8.9.0.1023 Windows XP 32/64-bit
Version 8.9.0.1023 Windows 7 32/64-bit
Version win-8-inbox-raid (automatically installed in windows 8/8.1)

Audio
Realtek High Definition Audio
Version 5.10.0.6128 Windows XP 32/64-bit
Version 6.0.1.6128   Windows 7 32/64-bit
Version (latest from realtek) Windows 8/8.1 32/64-bit

Bluetooth
Broadcom 2.0 Bluetooth Driver
Version 5.5.0.7900 Windows XP 32/64-bit
Version 6.3.5.430 Windows 7 32/64-bit
Version (latest from Broadcom) Windows 8/8.1 32/64-bit

Card Reader
Realtek USB 2.0 Card Reader
Version 5.10.0.6128 Windows XP 32/64-bit
Version 6.1.7600.30117 Windows 7 32/64-bit
Version 6.2.8400.39032 Windows 8/8.1 32/64-bit

Webcam
Lenovo Camera Driver
Version 1.0.7.1/2.10.415.1/1.10.119.1 Windows XP 32/64-bit
Version 1.0.7.1/2.10.415.1/1.10.119.1/1.10.129.1/1.10.510.1 Windows 7/8/8.1 32/64-bit
(windows 8 and 8.1 if installation failed, install in compatibility mode for windows 7)

Graphic - Intel
Intel(R) HD Graphics and Intel 4 Series Graphic Driver
Version 6.14.10.5248 Windows XP 32-bit
Version 6.14.10.5394 Windows XP 64-bit
Version 8.15.10.1024 Windows 7 32-bit
Version 8.15.10.1024 Windows 7 64-bit
Windows 8/8.1 : Install windows 7 driver in compatibility mode or:
Windows 8 32/64-bit Intel HD and 4 series Installation

Graphic - Nvidia
Nvidia Geforce 310M Graphic Driver
Version 6.14.11.8611 Windows XP 32-bit
Version 307.83 WHQL Windows XP 64-bit
Version 8.16.11.8969 Windows 7 32-bit
Version 8.16.11.8969 Windows 7 64-bit
Version 332.21 WHQL Windows 8/8.1 32-bit
Version 332.21 WHQL Windows 8/8.1 64-bit

Intel TB
Intel Turbo Boost Technology driver
(make sure you install the graphic driver first)
Version  1.0.1.1002 Windows XP 32/64-bit
Version 1.2.0.1002 Windows 7 32/64-bit
(Windows 8/8.1 doesn't need this feature)

Fingerprint Driver and Application
Egistec Fingerprint Driver
Version 8.70.801.1024 Windows XP 32/64-bit
Version 8.70.801.1024 Windows 7 32/64-bit
Windows 8/8.1 Install in compatibility mode for windows 7.

Fingerprint - Application
BiosExcess Fingerprint
Version 7.0.67.1 Windows XP/7/8 32/64-bit
Windows 8/8.1 Install in compatibility mode for windows 7.

Touchpad
ELAN Touchpad Driver
Version 7.0.4.17 Windows XP 32/64-bit
Version 7.0.4.17 Windows 7 32/64-bit

LAN - Ethernet
Atheros AR81 Family Gigabit Ethernet Driver
Version 1.0.0.35 Windows XP 32/64-bit
Version 1.0.0.26 Windows 7 32/64-bit
Version 2.1.0.4 Windows 8/8.1 32/64-bit

Power Management
Lenovo Energy Management Driver
Version 3.0.3.9 Windows XP 32/64-bit
Version 5.3.1.9 Windows 7 32-bit
Version 5.4.1.9 Windows 7 64-bit
Version 8.0.2.20 Windows 8 32/64-bit
Version 1.67.04.04 Windows 8.1 32/64-bit + all OS

Wireless - LAN : Atheros
Atheros AR5008 Wireless LAN Driver
Version 7.7.0.489 Windows XP 32/64-bit
Version 8.0.0.316 Windows 7 32/64-bit
Version 10.0.0.75 Windows 8/8.1 32/64 -bit
Version  10.0.0.270 Windows 8/8.1 64-bit

Wireless - LAN : Broadcom
Broadcom BCM43XX Wireless LAN Driver
Version 5.60.48.35 Windows XP 32/64-bit
Version  5.60.48.35 Windows 7 32/64-bit
Version  6.30.59.26 Windows 8/8.1 32/64-bit
Version  6.30.223.75 Windows 8/8.1 64-bit

Wireless - Intel
Intel Wireless WifiLink Driver
Version 13.1.1.1 Windows XP 32/64-bit
Version 13.1.1.1 Windows 7 32/64-bit
Version 15.5.0.42 Windows 8/8.1 32/64-bit

Wireless WAN
Wide Wireless LAN Driver
Version 5.14.0.0/2.0.3.826/2.0.7.0/4.58.1.0/ 1.13.00 Windows XP
Version 1.0.0.71/2.0.3.827/1.13.0.0/2.0.7.0/2.0.5.7/4.58.1.0 Windows 7
(windows 8/8.1 - Install windows 7 driver in compatibility mode.)

Application and Utility

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Webcam Application
Youcam for Microsoft Windows
Version 3.0.2311 Windows XP 32/64-bit
Version 3.0.2626 Windows 7 32/64-bit
Windows 8/8.1 : install windows 7 application in compatibility mode. You can get the latest version on cyberlink youcam site but you need to purchase for full version.

APS
Active Protection System Driver
Version 1.70.10 Windows XP/7 32-bit
Version 1.70.10 Windows XP/7 64-bit
Version 1.70.11 Windows 8

Installation Instruction:
1. Install, ignore if crashes (select language - English, don;t change default install location).
2. Download patch for 32-bit patch and 64-bit patch.
3. Run the Patch
4. Check Lenovo - Airbag Protection in control Panel.
(This method also support: B470, B570, V370, V470, V570, IdeaPad S205)


Which Driver to Install?

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1. Install all drivers except for wireless and Graphic.
2. Graphic Driver : There are 2 types of graphic driver which is Intel HD and Nvidia graphic driver, you must choose base on your specification. You can also check on device manager, if there are Nvidia graphic listed then it is confirmed that you have Nvidia graphic, if it doesn't then you only need to install Intel HD graphic.

(example model with Nvdia - dual graphic)

3. Wireless : there are more than 1 drivers you can choose (Intel, broadcom and atheros) , select base on your specification.

Additional Information for Windows 8/8.1

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1.Compatibility mode
You can install webcam, card reader, fingerprint, Bluetooth, youcam, touchpad and fingerprint using your original windows 7 driver. All you need to do is right click at the driver file and select properties. Then select compatibility - run this program in compatibility mode for - select "windows 7" from the list.

2. Intel HD Graphic : This model use either Intel or Nvidia graphic, the good news Nvidia released support for windows 8 and 8.1, while Intel did not (for Intel HD 1st generation). That is why you need to install either in compatibility mode or use the MOD driver develop by users like you (non-profit individual).

Drivers for windows 8?,
Lenovo only release for windows XP and 7, so where did i get the windows 8 drivers?

I download each and every single drivers, look at the information, download available version for windows 8 and compare. I did some research with compatibility issue, look at newest vendor and part site for any update for windows 8, it takes about 2 days to complete the list. So i hope if there any comment or feedback to improvise do let me know by leaving your comments below. Thanks. Base on my experience, windows 8 will installed most of the drivers, so you just need to check which driver you need and install them It is not necessary to install all driver if you know which functionality is missing such as audio or networking.


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HP G56 Drivers Windows XP/7/8/8.1

Model: HP G56
Family: HP G Notebook PC
Manufacture: Hewlett Packard
Compatibility: Windows XP,  Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 (32-bit and 64-bit)

Chipset
Intel Chipset Installation Utility
Version 9.1.1.1023 A, 2.29MB Windows XP
Version:9.1.1.1025 A, 2.3MB  Windows 7
Version 9.4.0.1026, 5.55MB Windows 8/8.1 64-bit

Storage
Intel Matrix Storage Manager Driver @Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver
Version 8.9.4.1004 A, 21.65MB Windows XP
Version:9.6.2.1001 A, 9.69M  Windows 7
Version 11.6.0.1030 Windows 8/8.1

Audio
Realtek High-Definition (HD) Audio Driver
Version 5.10.0.6122 A 85.5MB Windows XP 
Version:6.0.1.6206, 100.67M Windows 7
Latest Driver Version (current R2.73) Windows8/8.1 

Intel 4 Series Express Chipset Family Graphics Driver
Version 6.14.10.5189 A, 20.4MB Windows XP (32 and 64-bit)
Version:8.15.10.2086 A, 39.34M  Windows 7 (32-bit)
Version:8.15.10.2086 A, 41.18M  Windows 7 (64-bit)
In Box Driver (auto) : Installation and Driver Windows 8

Intel High-Definition (HD) Graphics Driver
(Windows XP doesn't have to use this driver )
Version:8.15.10.2086 A, 40.04M (32-bit)  Windows 7 (32-bit)
Version:8.15.10.2086 A, 41.90M (64-bit)  Windows 7 (64-bit)
Windows 8 In Box Driver (auto) or AMD Driver will install the driver :
If not, Installation and Driver Windows 8

AMD High-Definition Graphics Driver
For ATI Radeon series (Legacy Drivers)
Version 8.752.0.0 A, 116.89MB Windows XP
Version:8.770.2.2000, 133.96MB  Windows 7
Latest AMD 13.1 Catalyst Version Windows 8 32-bit   Windows 8 64-bit

LAN - Ethernet
Realtek PCI-E NIC LAN Driver
Version 5.760.503.2010, 5.59MB Windows XP
Version 7.18.322.2010 A, 5.65MB Windows 7 
 Version n/A (latest) Windows 8/8.1

Touchpad
Synaptics TouchPad Driver
Version 15.0.18.0 A, 38.9MB Windows XP
Version:15.1.6.64, 42.09M  Windows 7
Version 16.2.10.12, 125.7M Windows 8/8.1
Latest Driver Version Windows Vista/7/8/8.1

Quick Launch
HP Quick Launch Button
Version 6.1.7600.30105 A, 7.46M Windows XP 
Version 2.30, 3.8MB Windows 7
Version 1.30, 11.39M Windows 8/8.1
Latest Driver Version Windows XP/7/8/8.1 

Card Reader
Realtek USB 2.0 Card Reader
Version 6.1.7600.30105 A, 7.46M Windows XP
Version 6.1.7600.30120 A, 8.53MB  Windows 7
Version 1.30, 11.39M Windows 8/8.1
Latest Driver Version Windows XP/7/8/8.1 


Bluetooth

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2 available drivers, choose 1 base on your specification.

Broadcom 2070 Bluetooth Software and Driver
Version:7, 58.51M Windows XP/7

Ralink/Motorola Bluetooth Adapter Driver
Version:3.0.42.285, 68.25M  Windows XP/7

Windows 8 Bluetooth :
install windows 7 driver in compatibility mode (stable than latest version), or use the latest version
Broadcom 2070: version 12.0.0.2100 Download
Ralink/Motorola Bluetooth Application Version 9.2.10.8 Download

Wireless

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There are 5 available Wireless Drivers, choose one (1) only base on your specification.

Atheros 2011 Wireless LAN Driver
Version:9.20, 81.94M Windows XP/Vista/7
Version 1.00 (atheros ar9xxx series) Windows 8 
Version 10.0.0.251 Rev. A (AR9000 series) Windows 8

Ralink 802.11 b/g/n WiFi Adapter
Version:3.1.16.1, 10.28M Windows XP/Vista/7
Version 5.0.2.0 Windows 8 (also supported xp/vista/7)

Intel PRO/Wireless Drivers for Microsoft Windows
Version 14.0 14.64M Windows XP
Version:13.4, 15.0M  Windows 7
Version  15.5.0.42 Windows 8

Realtek RTL8191SE 802.11b/g/n Wireless LAN Driver
Version:2011.0.204.2010, 20.55M  Windows XP/7
Windows 8 : Run automatic Update or if you wish to install it manually read here.

Ralink RT3090 802.11 b/g/n WiFi Adapter Driver
Version1.00, 6.73M Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1

Broadcom Wireless LAN Driver for Microsoft Windows
Version 5.60.350.6 , 10.28MB Windows XP
Version:5.60.350.6, 20.68M  Windows 7
Version 6.30.59.49, 24.5M Windows 8

Tools and Utilities

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Optional Installation, without this tools and utilities you notebook device still function properly.

HP Power Manager Utility Software
Version 1.00 A, 1.49MB Download

Advanced Format Hard Disk Information Tool 
Version:1.0, 22.17M Download

HP Support Assistant 
Version:5.2.9.2, 35.33M Download

HP Power Manager Utility Software 
Version:1.00 A, 1.49M Download 

HP Software Framework 
Version:4.0.108.1, 3.89M Download

LightScribe System Software 
Version:1.18.20.1, 11.74M Download  

HP Advisor Software 
Version:3.4.12850.3526, 67.95M Download  

HP Wireless Assistant
Version 3.50.12.1 Download

This driver apply for all HP G56 Series, example:

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HP G56-100XX Notebook PC
HP G56-118CA Notebook PC
HP G56-122US Notebook PC
HP G56-123NR Notebook PC
HP G56-125NR Notebook PC
HP G56-126NR Notebook PC
HP G56-127NR Notebook PC
HP G56-128CA Notebook PC
HP G56-129WM Notebook PC
HP G56-141US Notebook PC
HP G56-151XX Notebook PC
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