windows 7 driver help B450M

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   I just built a new PC using the B450M Pro4 mobo and fresh installed Windows 7 32-bit only to come to the realization that I have no USB or Network drivers. I have not yet been able to find any download for them yet otherwise I may just have to switch over to Windows 10.

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Hydlide Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 16 Jan 2019 Status: Offline Points: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote Hydlide Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: windows 7 driver help B450M Posted: 16 Jan 2019 at 1:57pm
	I just built a new PC using the B450M Pro4 mobo and fresh installed Windows 7 32-bit only to come to the realization that I have no USB or Network drivers. I have not yet been able to find any download for them yet otherwise I may just have to switch over to Windows 10.

Xaltar Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: 16 May 2015 Location: Europe Status: Offline Points: 27383	Post Options Post Reply Quote Xaltar Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 16 Jan 2019 at 2:08pm
	You may be out of luck, Windows 7 isn't supported. If memory serves support for win7 was dropped with the introduction of intel 200 series chipsets and AMD's AM4 socket. This comes down from intel, AMD and 3rd party component vendors so there is nothing motherboard manufacturers can do about it.


voxdei Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 04 Nov 2018 Status: Offline Points: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote voxdei Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17 Jan 2019 at 12:45am
	I have the same mobo running Win7pro 64-bit so it CAN be done. You should have done your homework first... The Asrock B450m Pro _Windows7_ drivers page includes a "Windows 7 USB Patcher" utility to try and solve the problem. It didn't work for me, though. The AMD drivers for win7 are on the Asrock setup disk, however, they made it nearly impossible to access them without a working mouse. Hint: learn how to invoke Windows mouse-movements-by-keyboard... Otherwise, search the net for similar solutions. It can be done (I had to do it several times 8-( ). Once you get it running, make a FULL partition/boot backup, so you do not have to go back to "bare metal"again.

voxdei Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 04 Nov 2018 Status: Offline Points: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote voxdei Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17 Jan 2019 at 1:23am
	Also, why Windows7 32-bit? That will probably be problematic in the long run - maybe in the short run as well - more so than Windows 7 64-bit. Also, anyone who is in for Windows 7 Pro 64 "until the bitter end" should be seriously looking into the Simplex UpdatePack7R2-style updates. They also have a USB3 Win7 drivers pack solution. Do a search, if you wish, but be prepared to use Google translate. Good luck trying to find a "legitimate" Windows 7 Pro license, OEM or 'Upgrade AnyTime' - you can't even buy one from Microsoft any more. You could, however, purchase a Windows 10 Pro license and "back-down" to Windows 7 Pro... Or, just start learning how to use Linux