The Lenovo IdeaPad G510 laptop is a high-quality laptop at an affordable price. The Lenovo IdeaPad G510 laptop is equipped with a dual-core Intel Core i3-4000MQ processor with a clock frequency of up to 2.4 GHz, an integrated Intel HD Graphics 4600 video adapter, 4 GB of RAM, a hard drive with a total capacity of 500 GB, and a WiFi card with support for the N standard on board. In battery mode, the Lenovo IdeaPad G510 laptop lasts about 6 hours. The Lenovo IdeaPad G510 laptop is fully compatible with Linux OS. The average cost of a Lenovo IdeaPad G510 laptop is ~$480.
Brief information about drivers and utilities for Lenovo G510
Here you will find links to a complete set of drivers and utilities for all modifications of the Lenovo G510 . To reduce the size, all files are packed into self-extracting 7-Zip archives. Please note that the file names have a clear structure: it contains information about the device for which the driver is intended, the operating system, its bit depth, and the update time. If the file name and next to the links do not indicate which operating system it is intended for, then this means that the archive contains drivers for Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8 and 8.1 . Windows installed on your laptop can be found in the System Properties , which opens through Control Panel -> System .
Lenovo G510 laptop is discussed in this forum topic: Lenovo G510 - Discussion and problem solving. In it you can express your impressions of the device and solve problems that arise with it.
Computer Driver Maintenance
ThinkPad SL510 errors are often caused by viruses from outdated and corrupted device drivers. Device drivers fail periodically and inexplicably for no apparent reason. The positive aspect is that once you update the Laptop driver, it will stop crashing.
It may seem impossible to find the correct ThinkPad SL510 driver directly on the Lenovo or related manufacturer's website for your laptop. Finding, downloading and manually updating the Windows ThinkPad SL510 driver takes a long time, making the process unbearable for most users. Installing the wrong driver will prevent Windows from starting at all, or worse, cause it to crash completely.
To stay up to date with all the major new driver features, we suggest going with a driver updater program. Good driver update software will ensure that you have the latest and greatest driver, so you'll never be stuck with a problem with your device again. Backup files provide the ability to roll back any driver to an earlier version if something interrupts or corrupts the process.
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Installing Windows on a laptop
Before moving directly to the drivers, it makes sense to understand the issues of preparing and installing Windows on the Lenovo G510.
If you decide to reinstall the system, then first of all you need to make backup copies of all important data from the system partition to another. This applies to both personal data, documents, images and other files, as well as the settings of some programs, which are often stored in the Users and Documents and Settings . In addition, it makes sense to make images of hidden partitions or the entire hard drive according to the guide: Working with the Windows automatic installation system on a laptop. After the backup is completed, it is recommended to download the necessary drivers and utilities for the desired operating system in advance. This is due to the fact that after installing Windows it will not always be possible to access the Internet due to the lack of drivers for the network card, Wi-Fi or modem.
Let us now consider the installation of the system itself. The Windows installation procedure is described in detail in the manuals:
- Installing Windows 7 on a laptop
- Installing Windows 8
- Installing Windows XP with SATA driver integration
- Installing Windows XP without SATA driver integration
- Installing Windows Vista for beginners
If you have problems installing Windows, please seek help in the appropriate forum topic: Solving problems installing Windows XP on a laptop, Solving problems installing Windows Vista, Solving problems installing Windows 7, Installing and configuring Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 - Installation and configuration .
ThinkPad SL510 Upgrade Frequently Asked Questions
What is the function of Lenovo Laptop drivers?
Device drivers, such as those developed by Lenovo specifically for the ThinkPad SL510, help your Laptop and operating system interact correctly.
What is the process for updating ThinkPad SL510 drivers?
You can update ThinkPad SL510 hardware drivers manually using Device Manager or automatically using driver update software.
Why don't users update ThinkPad SL510 drivers?
People avoid updating ThinkPad SL510 drivers mainly because they are afraid that something will get mixed up.
Can you describe the benefits of ThinkPad SL510 driver updates?
Benefit from accessing new hardware features, optimized compatibility, and overall performance improvements by updating your ThinkPad SL510 drivers. Primary risks of installing the wrong Laptop drivers include software crashes, slower performance, and PC instability.
Drivers and utilities for Lenovo G510 for Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8 and 8.1
Below is a list of drivers and utilities. It is recommended to install them in the order in which they are posted here. You should start the installation with drivers for the chipset.
Driver for chipset and other Intel system devices
Driver links: /
Information about the driver: it is necessary for the full operation of USB ports, internal SMBus , ACPI, memory controller and other system devices. If you have the AHCI , then you can also install the Intel Rapid Storage . It includes a hard drive health monitoring utility and an AHCI that allow you to optimize your hard drive and SSD performance. To install, you need to run IRST.exe in the archive with the driver using the links above.
Driver for Intel Management Engine Interface and Turbo Boost
Driver links for Intel Turbo Boost: /
Links to Intel Management Engine Interface Driver: /
Description of drivers and its installation: These drivers are needed to improve the performance of power consumption. First you need to install the Intel Management Engine Interface Driver . If you have a Core i5 or Core i7 , then you can also install a utility to monitor Intel Turbo Boost . To install, unpack the archive and run TurboBoostSetup.exe .
Driver for Intel and AMD video cards
You can download the driver for the Intel video chip using the following links: / (Windows XP) / (Windows 7, 8 and 8.1)
Links to the latest driver for AMD graphics card: / (Windows XP) / (Windows 7, 8 and 8.1)
Driver description and installation recommendations: Lenovo G510 laptops are equipped with an Intel video chip built into the processor. Some configurations are additionally equipped with a discrete AMD with switching support. Since Windows XP does not support switching video cards, you will have to first disable one of the video cards in the BIOS and then install the drivers. Installing video drivers is quite simple. First you need to install the driver on Intel , and then on AMD , if such a video card is installed in your laptop. If you suddenly have problems, you can read the guide: Installing drivers for video cards and seek help in this forum topic: Solving problems with video card drivers.
Driver for Conexant sound card
Sound driver links: /
Driver description: sound processing in the Lenovo G510 is handled by the Conexant , which cannot work fully without drivers. A special application for adjusting sound is installed along with the drivers. Installing drivers is quite standard and should not cause any difficulties. You can post all your questions about sound drivers here: Solving problems with sound card drivers. Pay attention to the first message of the topic.
Driver for Atheros network card
The driver for the network card is available at the following links: /
Information about the driver: they are necessary for the operation of the network card, with which the laptop connects to a wired network and accesses the Internet through it. To install drivers, run Setup.exe . If you have any difficulties, please contact the forum for help: Solving problems with drivers for a network card and Wi-Fi. Pay attention to the instructions in the first message of the topic.
Driver for Wi-Fi adapter
Links to drivers for Wi-Fi adapters: / (Intel) / (Atheros) / (Broadcom) / (Ralink)
Driver description: depending on the configuration, the Lenovo G510 can contain wireless adapters based on Ralink , Atheros , Broadcom or Intel . Before installing the drivers, you need to determine which adapter you have installed according to the instructions in the first message of the topic: Solving problems with drivers for the network card and Wi-Fi, and then install the necessary driver. Installing these drivers is mandatory and should not cause any difficulties. In addition to these drivers, it is recommended to install the Lenovo Energy Management ( / ).
Driver for Bluetooth adapter
Driver links for Broadcom adapter: / (Windows XP) / (Windows 7, 8 and 8.1)
Driver links for Atheros: / (Windows XP) / (Windows 7, 8 and 8.1)
The driver for the Intel adapter is available at the following links: /
General information on drivers and installation recommendations: some modifications of this laptop are equipped with Broadcom , Atheros or Intel . Before installing the driver and program for working with Bluetooth, you need to find out whether the adapter itself is installed using the ReadyComm ( / ) and Lenovo Energy Management ( / ) utilities, and whether it is turned on. You can determine the model of the installed adapter according to the instructions in the first message of the topic: Solving problems with drivers and operation of the Bluetooth adapter. The same message contains links to other driver versions.
Driver for Realtek card reader
Links to driver for card reader: /
Driver description: For normal operation of the memory card reader, a driver is also required. Installing these drivers is standard and should not cause any difficulties.
Driver for USB3.0 port
Driver links for USB3.0: /
Driver description: it is necessary for full operation of the USB3.0 port. It is still recommended to install this driver.
Driver for laptop webcam
Links to a set of drivers for the webcam with installation instructions: /
Description of the driver and how to install: these drivers are needed for the laptop webcam to work properly. In addition to the driver itself, it is recommended to install the Lenovo YouCam . It allows you to take photos, videos, apply various effects, record using a timer and when motion is detected. You can download it from the links: /. Instructions for determining the camera model and how to install drivers for it can be found in the first message of the topic: Solving problems with Web cameras. A whole guide is devoted to installing drivers for the camera: Finding and installing a driver for a webcam.
Driver for laptop touchpad
Links to a set of drivers for the touchpad: /
Information about the driver and its installation: it is necessary for the full operation of the additional functions of the touchpad under the keyboard (multi-touch, various gestures, scroll bars, etc.). Along with it, a utility for configuring the touchpad is installed. The archive contains drivers for Cypress , Elantech and Synaptics . To install the required driver, run the install.bat . It will automatically detect the installed touchpad and start installing the required driver.
A set of proprietary utilities for the Lenovo G510 laptop
- Lenovo Energy Management: /
- Lenovo ReadyComm: /
- Lenovo YouCam: /
- Lenovo OneKey Recovery: /
- Lenovo VeriFace: /
- Lenovo SRS Audio: /
Description of utilities: the utilities in the links above are intended for operating systems Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, 8 and 8.1. It is highly recommended to install: Lenovo Energy Management and Lenovo ReadyComm . The rest are optional. You can find a description of these utilities here: Description and solution to problems with the operation of Lenovo branded utilities.
That's all. Thank you for your attention.
If you have any questions, please read the answers to frequently asked questions first, and then the corresponding forum topic. You can find it using the forum guide for beginners.
Sincerely, the author of the material is Andrey Tonievich . Publication of this material on other resources is permitted only with reference to the source and indicating the author.
