Windows 7 x64 on Z490

[Outback Bronze]

Hi guys,

I have been able to port my Win 7 x64 (from Z370) on an Asus TUF Z490. I have been having some problems installing the Lan and USB's. I have done a temporary fix buy installing a Lan card (will hardly ever use anyways) and a USB 3.0 card to get the Mouse and Keyboard going.

Now Id ideally like to get these two functions working without installing third party hardware/software.

Here is what I've done so far with the Lan. I've got it close to working but no quite...

I've followed this thread here: Windows 7 installed on z490E need working LAN driver Solved - Windows 7 Help Forums (sevenforums.com)

So I've modded the inf file but its only partially working : (

This is what happens when I manually install via device manager.

And when I got to install the Chipset Driver/Lan etc

Ok now for anybody wondering why I'm running Windows 7 its because all my older games run better and don't have issue's especially when they are unpatched. I also got plenty of Win 10 installs around the house.

So can anybody here help me get the USB's working and Lan? Is it a simple case of modifying the INF files? I'm not a big fan of running 3rd party Hardware/Software and like less clutter inside the HTPC case.

I have seen some threads where they have been able to get all things working on Win 7/Z490 and I've tried my best but will need some help from here unfortunately.

Thanks in advance : )

 

[RJARRRPCGP]

Hi guys,

I have been able to port my Win 7 x64 (from Z370) on an Asus TUF Z490. I have been having some problems installing the Lan and USB's. I have done a temporary fix buy installing a Lan card (will hardly ever use anyways) and a USB 3.0 card to get the Mouse and Keyboard going.

Now Id ideally like to get these two functions working without installing third party hardware/software.

Here is what I've done so far with the Lan. I've got it close to working but no quite...

I've followed this thread here: Windows 7 installed on z490E need working LAN driver Solved - Windows 7 Help Forums (sevenforums.com)

So I've modded the inf file but its only partially working : (

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This is what happens when I manually install via device manager.

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And when I got to install the Chipset Driver/Lan etc

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Ok now for anybody wondering why I'm running Windows 7 its because all my older games run better and don't have issue's especially when they are unpatched. I also got plenty of Win 10 installs around the house.

So can anybody here help me get the USB's working and Lan? Is it a simple case of modifying the INF files? I'm not a big fan of running 3rd party Hardware/Software and like less clutter inside the HTPC case.

I have seen some threads where they have been able to get all things working on Win 7/Z490 and I've tried my best but will need some help from here unfortunately.

Thanks in advance : )

Why the heck is there an archaic 16-bit stub for the installer?!

 

[80-watt Hamster]

Have you tried the standalone Ethernet driver for Win7?

My next thought was trying 8.1 drivers for the chipset, but they do. Not. Appear. To. Exist. No manufacturer that I can find supplies 8.1 drivers for Z490 boards, and you can't even find standalone packages at Intel Download Center. The next thing to try would be to extract the chipset drivers and point device manager at the folder. If you haven't already, that is.

 

[Outback Bronze]

Have you tried

I just downloaded and installed via your link and the adaptor still comes up with (code 39) sadly . It did install with no problems though is a positive.

I will take the other Lan adaptor (Realtek PCIe) out later today and try as it might have just updated that one but I would assume it should have installed the driver for both of them.

Thanks matey

Edit: Pointed the device manager at those drivers and get the "Windows has determined the driver software for your device is up to date" message as pictured in my third picture.

 

[80-watt Hamster]

I just downloaded and installed via your link and the adaptor still comes up with (code 39) sadly . It did install with no problems though is a positive.

I will take the other Lan adaptor (Realtek PCIe) out later today and try as it might have just updated that one but I would assume it should have installed the driver for both of them.

Thanks matey

Edit: Pointed the device manager at those drivers and get the "Windows has determined the driver software for your device is up to date" message as pictured in my third picture.

That makes sense for the ethernet driver, as the link was for the final Win7 release. Apologies if I'm misunderstanding what you have and have not tried, but did "point Device Manager at folder" work for the other unidentified devices? (simple communications, USB controller, unknown device)

 

[Outback Bronze]

work for the other unidentified devices?

No. I have manually tried each one from device manager with no success. So to clarify, I will Right click my comp, manage, device manger and from each device update manually by searching for specified folder/ driver. Is this what you mean?
Thanks.

 

[80-watt Hamster]

No. I have manually tried each one from device manager with no success. So to clarify, I will Right click my comp, manage, device manger and from each device update manually by searching for specified folder/ driver. Is this what you mean?
Thanks.

Yup. Sounds like you're way ahead of me. That's the extent of my ideas, though...