computer software

[vtt]

Hello everyone, I am trying (learning) to build myself a computer. I got most of the components on eBay, everything working ok except for (no) Sound, Video and Ethernet. Some of the software for the On-board Devices I can’t seems to find it anywhere on the internet. If anyone has any suggestion where I can get them (free software prefer) I would greatly appreciate.
Also, please take a look at the below components to see if its look ok to you and feel free to make any suggestion on what else will I needed to build this thing.
Thank you kindly.
vtt

System:
Manufacturer: HP Pavilion 04
Model: D7214A-ABA 0701
Version: 60000RE101SAMBA
Windows System: Microsoft Windows XP/2002 Home Edition (Service Pack 1)

Main board:
Manufacturer: Micro-Star International Co., LTD
MP Support: 1 Processor(s)
MPS Version: 1.40
Model: MS-6367
Chipset: nvidia nForce ICP

On-board Devices:
GeForce2 MX graphics core: Video Adapter
NVIDIA MAC Ethernet Adapter
AC97 Audio Codec: Sound Adapter

Processor:
Model: AMD Athlon(tm) XP 1600+
Speed: 1.40GHz
Model Number: 1600
Total Memory: 512MB DDR-SDRAM
Performance Rating: PR2024
Internal Data Cache: 64kB Synchronous, Write-Back, 2-way set, 64 byte line size
L2 On-board Cache: 256kB Synchronous, Write-Back, 16-way set, 64 byte line size

Storage Devices:
Hard Disk: Maxtor 91303D6 (12GB)
Hard Disk: WDC WD800JB-00ETA0 (75GB)
CD-ROM/DVD LITE-ON LTR-484265 (CD 202X RD, 48X Wr)
CD-ROM/DVD TOSHIBA DVD-ROM SD-M1212 (CD 32X RD) (DVD 4X RD)

[SLK001]

Try the motherboard manufacturer's web site.

[redwudz]

Try here for drivers, near the bottom of the page. The Nvidia drivers appear to be universal for MSI boards:http://www.msi.com.tw/program/support/driver/dvr/spt_dvr_list.php?part=4

MSI makes that MB for HP, but the Nvidia drivers listed should be the right ones.

[jimmalenko]

Most motherboards come with a drivers disc that has drivers for all onboard devices.

[harley2ride]

Also check PCWORLD.COM downloads page. I've seen lots of software driver links on their site for video cards, audio cards, etc. But stick with manufacturer sites as much as possible.

[Bjs]

www.driverguide.com , signup is free , you should beable to locate hard to find drivers here for free ...

Ac97 - as common as fish and chips

Rule number one - its a branded unit (hp)

Go to hp's website and lookup drivers/update for pavilion series first ...
The drivers from hp are dedicated to the specific unit , and work .

Second is MSI website , this is a backup , and may not beable to supply all required device drivers for the specified board ...

Driverguide for :
On board network (I seen it there)
Ac97 (various packages - best use one supplied by hp)
(mine comes with vinyl deck)
Geforce chipset (hp best) , nvidia for updated version (worth while)

Other system drivers (from hp) , driverguide if hp unable to supply .

Usb2 (sp2 install required)

[snafu099]

My Compaq pc also uses msi Mb but msi support told me that compaq/hp modify it and I could not use drivers or firmware updates from thier site.

I had to stay with downloads from compaq/hp.
specs for msi mb had features not available on my system, seems compaq/hp dumbed down the capabilities for low cost marketing.
I was not willing to try bios flash from msi

[anitract]

Whenever looking for drives, start at the original source. So for HP, start at HP's website. Unless the hardware is extremely old, they will usually have what you want...you just have to dig.

[vtt]

Thank you for all your help guys. I did a little bit of digging on driverguide.com and found the drivers I needed and they are working great.
Thanks again.

vtt