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| Type | Description / Language / Date | Link |
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| Generic UG | Generic User Guide Language: English Date: 2011/09/05 | Download |
| QuickStartGuide | Quick Start Guide Language: English Date: 2010/01/05 | Download |
Download new and previously released drivers including support software, bios, utilities, firmware and patches for Intel products. Free drivers for ACER Aspire 5742G. Found 43 files for Windows 8, Windows 8 64-bit, Windows 7, Windows 7 64-bit, Windows XP. Select driver to download. If the recovery partition of your Acer computer is corrupt or not working, you can download Easy Recovery Essentials that is compatible with Acer computers and with Windows XP, Vista, 7 or 8: Microsoft Windows 8 (read more on our Windows 8 Recovery Disk and Repair Disc Download article). Drivers for laptop acer acer 5942g, the following page shows a menu of 41 devices compatible with the laptop model acer 5942g, manufactured by acer.to download the necessary driver, select a device from the menu below that you need a driver for and follow the link to download. Downloaded all the drivers from the aces website for this OS and successfully installed all the drivers. However, there are 2 drivers still missing (as indicated by hondasr). Both these drivers are 'Base System Device' (as indicated in the screen-shot below). Please ACER SUPPORT; see if you can provide us with some insight as to solve this.
[/su_tab][su_tab disabled='no' url=' target=']| Category | Date | Version / Description / Size | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| AHCI Intel | 2010/01/05 | v8.9.2.1002 - SATA AHCI Driver AHCI_Intel_8.9.2.1002_Win7x86x64.zip Size: 21.5 MB | Download (21.5 MB) |
| AMT Intel | 2010/01/05 | v6.0.0.1179 - Intel iAMT Driver iAMT_Intel_6.0.0.1179_Win7x86x64.zip Size: 5.3 MB | Download (5.3 MB) |
| Audio Realtek | 2010/01/05 | v6.0.1.6004 - Audio Driver Audio_Realtek_6.0.1.6004_Win7x86x64.zip Size: 68.8 MB | Download (68.8 MB) |
| Bluetooth Broadcom | 2010/01/05 | v6.2.1.800 - Bluetooth Driver Bluetooth_Broadcom_6.2.1.800_Win7x86x64.zip Size: 57.7 MB | Download (57.7 MB) |
| CardReader Jmicron | 2010/01/05 | v1.0.34.2 - Card Reader Driver Card Reader_Jmicron_1.0.34.2_Win7x86x64.zip Size: 1,007.1 KB | Download (1,007.1 KB) |
| Chipset Intel | 2010/01/05 | v9.1.1.1020 - Chipset Driver Chipset_ INTEL_9.1.1.1020_Win7x86x64.zip Size: 2.4 MB | Download (2.4 MB) |
| Fingerprint EGISTEC | 2010/03/09 | v6.2.56 - Fingerprint Driver FingerPrint_EgisTec_6.2.56_Win7x86x64.zip Size: 101.6 MB | Download (101.6 MB) |
| Lan Broadcom | 2010/01/05 | v12.2.4.1 - LAN Driver LAN_Broadcom_12.2.4.1_Win7x86x64.zip Size: 10.5 MB | Download (10.5 MB) |
| MIR ENE | 2010/01/05 | v2.7.4.1 - MIR Driver MIR_ENE_ 2.7.4.1_Win7x86x64.zip Size: 768.5 KB | Download (768.5 KB) |
| Others Jmicron | 2010/01/05 | v1.0.6.0 - Other Drivers (IEEE 1394) IEEE 1394_ JMicron 1394_1.0.6.0_Win7x86x64.zip Size: 684.7 KB | Download (684.7 KB) |
| TouchPad ALPS | 2010/01/05 | v7.105.2002.1410 - Touchpad Driver TouchPad_ALPS_7.105.2002.1410_Win7x86x64.zip Size: 8.4 MB | Download (8.4 MB) |
| TouchPad Synaptics | 2010/01/05 | v14.0.4.0 - Touchpad Driver TouchPad_Synaptics_14.0.4.0_Win7x86x64.zip Size: 29.1 MB | Download (29.1 MB) |
| Turbo Boost Intel | 2010/01/05 | v1.0.1.1002 - Turbo Boost Driver Turbo Boost_Intel_1.0.1.1002_Win7x86x64.zip Size: 2.8 MB | Download (2.8 MB) |
| TV Tuner liteon | 2010/01/05 | v3.12.2.105 - TV Tuner Driver TV Tuner_LITE-ON_3.12.2.105_Win7x86x64.zip Size: 3.3 MB | Download (3.3 MB) |
| TV Tuner liteon | 2010/01/05 | v3.10.0.8 - TV Tuner Driver TV Tuner_ LITE-ON_3.10.0.8_Win7x86x64.zip Size: 3.3 MB | Download (3.3 MB) |
| VGA ATI | 2010/01/05 | v8.672.3.0 - VGA Driver VGA_ATI_8.672.3.0_Win7x86x64.zip Size: 118.9 MB | Download (118.9 MB) |
| Wireless LAN Atheros | 2010/01/05 | v8.0.0.225 - Wireless LAN Driver WLAN_Atheros_8.0.0.225_Win7x86x64.zip Size: 5.5 MB | Download (5.5 MB) |
| Wireless LAN Broadcom | 2010/01/05 | v5.60.18.8 - Wireless LAN Driver WLAN_Broadcom_5.60.18.8_Win7x86x64.zip Size: 16.3 MB | Download (16.3 MB) |
| BIOS | 2010/11/08 | v1.07 - Returns Clarksfield MRC to 1.20. BIOS_Acer_1.07_Windows.zip Size: 7.3 MB | Download (7.3 MB) |
| BIOS | 2010/07/12 | v1.05 - Fixes AUO LCD panel flick issue when enable color boost function. BIOS_Acer_1.05_Windows.zip Size: 7.3 MB | Download (7.3 MB) |
| BIOS | 2010/05/03 | v1.04 - 1. Enables Data Execution Prevention function.2. Adds IBX Sighting #3306647 for iPhone Synch Issue. BIOS_Acer_1.04_Windows_Aspire 5942.zip Size: 7.3 MB | Download (7.3 MB) |
| BIOS | 2010/02/01 | v1.03 - 1. Fixes S4 resume issue if set HDD password.2. Fixes ACPI Object Failed Validation issue.3. Updates WMI function for SPEC 3.04. Updates Auburndale MRC to 1.20 BIOS_ACER_1.03_Windows_AS5942.zip Size: 6.0 MB | Download (6.0 MB) |
| BIOS | 2010/01/11 | v1.02 - BIOS BIOS_ACER_1.02_Windows_Aspire 5942G.zip Size: 6.0 MB | Download (6.0 MB) |
| BIOS | 2009/12/30 | v1.01 - BIOS BIOS_ACER_1.01_Windows.zip Size: 4.4 MB | Download (4.4 MB) |
| Application | 2012/04/13 | v1.02.3502 - Acer Updater Acer Updater_Acer_1.02.3502_Win7x86x64.zip Size: 7.8 MB | Download (7.8 MB) |
| Application Intel | 2010/01/05 | v1.0.186.6 - (Turbo Boost Monitor) Turbo Boost Monitor_Intel_1.0.186.6_Win7x86x64.zip Size: 17.3 MB | Download (17.3 MB) |
| Camera Suyin | 2010/01/05 | v5.2.5.3 - WebCam Application Camera Utility_Suyin_5.2.5.3_Win7x86x64.zip Size: 3.3 MB | Download (3.3 MB) |
| Camera Chicony | 2010/01/05 | v1.1.88.610 - WebCam Application Camera Utility_Chicony_1.1.88.610_Win7x86x64.zip Size: 2.8 MB | Download (2.8 MB) |
| ePower | 2010/01/05 | v1.0 - ePower Management Application Power_Management_Utility_Acer_4.06.3008_Win7x86x64.zip Size: 10.6 MB | Download (10.6 MB) |
| LaunchManager Dritek | 2010/01/05 | v3.0.05 - LaunchManager Application LM_Dritek_3.0.05_Win7x86x64.zip Size: 3.2 MB | Download (3.2 MB) |
Download Driver Acer Aspire 5942g
| Category | Date | Version / Description / Size | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| AHCI Intel | 2010/01/05 | v8.9.2.1002 - SATA AHCI Driver AHCI_Intel_8.9.2.1002_Win7x86x64.zip Size: 21.5 MB | Download (21.5 MB) |
| AMT Intel | 2010/01/05 | v6.0.0.1179 - Intel iAMT Driver iAMT_Intel_6.0.0.1179_Win7x86x64.zip Size: 5.3 MB | Download (5.3 MB) |
| Audio Realtek | 2010/01/05 | v6.0.1.6004 - Audio Driver Audio_Realtek_6.0.1.6004_Win7x86x64.zip Size: 68.8 MB | Download (68.8 MB) |
| Bluetooth Broadcom | 2010/01/05 | v6.2.1.800 - Bluetooth Driver Bluetooth_Broadcom_6.2.1.800_Win7x86x64.zip Size: 57.7 MB | Download (57.7 MB) |
| CardReader Jmicron | 2010/01/05 | v1.0.34.2 - Card Reader Driver Card Reader_Jmicron_1.0.34.2_Win7x86x64.zip Size: 1,007.1 KB | Download (1,007.1 KB) |
| Chipset Intel | 2010/01/05 | v9.1.1.1020 - Chipset Driver Chipset_ INTEL_9.1.1.1020_Win7x86x64.zip Size: 2.4 MB | Download (2.4 MB) |
| Fingerprint EGISTEC | 2010/03/09 | v6.2.56 - Fingerprint Driver FingerPrint_EgisTec_6.2.56_Win7x86x64.zip Size: 101.6 MB | Download (101.6 MB) |
| Lan Broadcom | 2010/01/05 | v12.2.4.1 - LAN Driver LAN_Broadcom_12.2.4.1_Win7x86x64.zip Size: 10.5 MB | Download (10.5 MB) |
| MIR ENE | 2010/01/05 | v2.7.4.1 - MIR Driver MIR_ENE_ 2.7.4.1_Win7x86x64.zip Size: 768.5 KB | Download (768.5 KB) |
| Others Jmicron | 2010/01/05 | v1.0.6.0 - Other Drivers (IEEE 1394) IEEE 1394_ JMicron 1394_1.0.6.0_Win7x86x64.zip Size: 684.7 KB | Download (684.7 KB) |
| TouchPad ALPS | 2010/01/05 | v7.105.2002.1410 - Touchpad Driver TouchPad_ALPS_7.105.2002.1410_Win7x86x64.zip Size: 8.4 MB | Download (8.4 MB) |
| TouchPad Synaptics | 2010/01/05 | v14.0.4.0 - Touchpad Driver TouchPad_Synaptics_14.0.4.0_Win7x86x64.zip Size: 29.1 MB | Download (29.1 MB) |
| Turbo Boost Intel | 2010/01/05 | v1.0.1.1002 - Turbo Boost Driver Turbo Boost_Intel_1.0.1.1002_Win7x86x64.zip Size: 2.8 MB | Download (2.8 MB) |
| TV Tuner liteon | 2010/01/05 | v3.12.2.105 - TV Tuner Driver TV Tuner_LITE-ON_3.12.2.105_Win7x86x64.zip Size: 3.3 MB | Download (3.3 MB) |
| TV Tuner liteon | 2010/01/05 | v3.10.0.8 - TV Tuner Driver TV Tuner_ LITE-ON_3.10.0.8_Win7x86x64.zip Size: 3.3 MB | Download (3.3 MB) |
| VGA ATI | 2010/01/05 | v8.672.3.0 - VGA Driver VGA_ATI_8.672.3.0_Win7x86x64.zip Size: 118.9 MB | Download (118.9 MB) |
| Wireless LAN Atheros | 2010/01/05 | v8.0.0.225 - Wireless LAN Driver WLAN_Atheros_8.0.0.225_Win7x86x64.zip Size: 5.5 MB | Download (5.5 MB) |
| Wireless LAN Broadcom | 2010/01/05 | v5.60.18.8 - Wireless LAN Driver WLAN_Broadcom_5.60.18.8_Win7x86x64.zip Size: 16.3 MB | Download (16.3 MB) |
| BIOS | 2010/11/08 | v1.07 - Returns Clarksfield MRC to 1.20. BIOS_Acer_1.07_Windows.zip Size: 7.3 MB | Download (7.3 MB) |
| BIOS | 2010/07/12 | v1.05 - Fixes AUO LCD panel flick issue when enable color boost function. BIOS_Acer_1.05_Windows.zip Size: 7.3 MB | Download (7.3 MB) |
| BIOS | 2010/05/03 | v1.04 - 1. Enables Data Execution Prevention function.2. Adds IBX Sighting #3306647 for iPhone Synch Issue. BIOS_Acer_1.04_Windows_Aspire 5942.zip Size: 7.3 MB | Download (7.3 MB) |
| BIOS | 2010/02/01 | v1.03 - 1. Fixes S4 resume issue if set HDD password.2. Fixes ACPI Object Failed Validation issue.3. Updates WMI function for SPEC 3.04. Updates Auburndale MRC to 1.20 BIOS_ACER_1.03_Windows_AS5942.zip Size: 6.0 MB | Download (6.0 MB) |
| BIOS | 2010/01/11 | v1.02 - BIOS BIOS_ACER_1.02_Windows_Aspire 5942G.zip Size: 6.0 MB | Download (6.0 MB) |
| BIOS | 2009/12/30 | v1.01 - BIOS BIOS_ACER_1.01_Windows.zip Size: 4.4 MB | Download (4.4 MB) |
| Application | 2012/04/13 | v1.02.3502 - Acer Updater Acer Updater_Acer_1.02.3502_Win7x86x64.zip Size: 7.8 MB | Download (7.8 MB) |
| Application Intel | 2010/01/05 | v1.0.186.6 - (Turbo Boost Monitor) Turbo Boost Monitor_Intel_1.0.186.6_Win7x86x64.zip Size: 17.3 MB | Download (17.3 MB) |
| Camera Suyin | 2010/01/05 | v5.2.5.3 - WebCam Application Camera Utility_Suyin_5.2.5.3_Win7x86x64.zip Size: 3.3 MB | Download (3.3 MB) |
| Camera Chicony | 2010/01/05 | v1.1.88.610 - WebCam Application Camera Utility_Chicony_1.1.88.610_Win7x86x64.zip Size: 2.8 MB | Download (2.8 MB) |
| ePower | 2010/01/05 | v1.0 - ePower Management Application Power_Management_Utility_Acer_4.06.3008_Win7x86x64.zip Size: 10.6 MB | Download (10.6 MB) |
| LaunchManager Dritek | 2010/01/05 | v3.0.05 - LaunchManager Application LM_Dritek_3.0.05_Win7x86x64.zip Size: 3.2 MB | Download (3.2 MB) |
Download Acer 5942g Drivers
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