Windows 10 ATI FireGL V3100 - Possible to install on Windows 10?

[NightEagle]

This is a quick question, which I hope is easily answered.

I got a ATI FireGL V3100 graphics card for my Compaq Presario SR1819UK desktop computer so I could boost the performance.

Here is the overall specs (off my mind):

AMD Sempron 3000+ 1.8GHz
4GB DDR RAM
120GB Kingston SSD (Windows and Apps)
1TB WD Green HDD (Main Storage)
ATI FireGL V3100 128MB PCI-E x16
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit

It says when I try to upgrade it that the processor is incompatable, although I don't think that will deter me too much.

With the graphics card, it says there are no official drivers for it. Is it possible to use some older drivers to get it working and if so, can someone link me to a download link

I just hope I can get Windows 10 working at least 75% and I think I should take the free upgrade oppotunity before I lose out.

Thanks

 

[SibTiger]

This worked for my ATI FireGL v3100.

1) Download the legacy driver from ATI. (The newest was a 2009 Windows 7 driver with the download name: FirePro_8.583_Vista32_77159

2) Open the download file so the contents extract. (Default folder is C:\AMD)

3) Edit the INF file (CL_77159.inf) found in the extracted folder under Packages -> Drivers -> Display -> LH_INF

3) Scroll down to
[Manufacturer]
%ATI% = ATI.Mfg, NTx86.6.0, NTx86.6.1,NTx86.6.2 <-- add this
[ATI.Mfg.NTx86.6.0]
"ATI FireGL V3100" = ati2mtag_RV370GL, PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_5B64
"ATI FireGL V3100 Secondary" = ati2mtag_RV370GL, PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_5B74

4) Scroll down to this and add what's in bold:
[ATI.Mfg.NTx86.6.1]
"ATI FireGL V3100" = ati2mtag_RV370GL, PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_5B64
"ATI FireGL V3100 Secondary" = ati2mtag_RV370GL, PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_5B74

5) Create a new section like this:
[ATI.Mfg.NTx86.6.2]
"ATI FireGL V3100" = ati2mtag_RV370GL, PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_5B64
"ATI FireGL V3100 Secondary" = ati2mtag_RV370GL, PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_5B74

6) Save CL_77159.inf

7) Now you'll be able to install as a legacy driver.
Google: "Windows 10 install legacy driver" and follow directions.

 

[SibTiger]

Oh, and I doubt you'll be able to run the 64bit version of Windows 10, but you might get the 32 bit version to install.

 

[SanMarz]

Oh, and I doubt you'll be able to run the 64bit version of Windows 10, but you might get the 32 bit version to install.

SibTiger -will your steps work for Windows 7 64 bit? I downloaded the latest driver from 2009 for Win7 64 bit, but when I install the driver, I get Driver Installation - "Fail" in the installation log file. The ATI Catalyst Control Center installs successfully, but the driver does not show the correct version number (8.583) in Device Manager and the log shows the driver installation failed.

AMD Windows 7 64 bit driver
[support.amd. ...]

Thank you

 

[SanMarz]

SibTiger -will your steps work for Windows 7 64 bit? I downloaded the latest driver from 2009 for Win7 64 bit, but when I install the driver, I get Driver Installation - "Fail" in the installation log file. The ATI Catalyst Control Center installs successfully, but the driver does not show the correct version number (8.583) in Device Manager and the log shows the driver installation failed.

AMD Windows 7 64 bit driver
[support.amd. ...]

Thank you

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I found another driver for this card for Windows 7 64 bit on HP's web site below. It worked perfectly!

Drivers & Software - HP Support Center.

 

[20Mahmoud20]

SanMarz-I can't find the driver anywhere,could you please give me a direct link ti it?

 

[pnamajck]

20Mahmoud20 … i feel your pain. sanmarz' post is less than three months old and already hp's links are orphans. so much for hp and its "renegade technological hype". i also tried "internet-archive" without success.

anyway … in case sanmarz does not appear and shed some light on the driver … you might try google one more time … using the following filter: "hp driver for ATI FireGL V3100 128MB PCI-E x16" … the first few hits look promising.

 

[BIGBEARJEDI]

A 128MB video card is pretty ancient, and certainly not useful for much gaming or graphics in a W7 environment. Can you upgrade it to something with a little more VRAM? 1GB VRAM cards that run on W7 32bit/64bit are available on ebay and elsewhere for under $50.

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