Acer Aspire E1-571 Drivers for Windows 7, 8, 8.1 (Updated)
Updated — this page has been revised because Acer's official site has discontinued direct driver downloads for this model.
The Acer Aspire E1-571 is a 15.6" laptop from Acer's Aspire E1 series, offered with Intel Core i3/i5 or Pentium B-series processors and an optional NVIDIA GeForce GT 620M graphics card. It originally shipped with Windows 7 and was also supported on Windows 8 and 8.1.
Important update: Acer has discontinued official support and direct download links for the Aspire E1-571 on its global driver site. The original download URLs on this page (hosted under
global-download.acer.com) no longer work. Below you'll find the original driver list for reference, plus current, working alternatives for getting the same drivers installed.
Specifications
- Intel Core i5-2450M / i3-3110M / i3-2350M / i3-2370M, or Intel Pentium B950 / B960 / B970 processor
- Mobile Intel HM77 Express Chipset
- Up to 4 GB DDR3 RAM, upgradable to 8 GB (two SO-DIMM slots)
- 15.6" HD (1366 x 768) Acer CineCrystal LED-backlit TFT LCD
- NVIDIA GeForce GT 620M or Intel HD Graphics 4000 / 3000
- 320 / 500 / 750 GB hard disk
- 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Gigabit Ethernet with Wake-on-LAN
- 6-cell, 48 Wh / 4400 mAh Li-ion battery (up to ~4.5 hours)
Original Driver List (Reference Only — Links No Longer Active)
The tables below preserve the original driver names, versions and file sizes for reference. The direct Acer download links have been removed since they no longer resolve.
| Category | Description | Version | Size | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio | Realtek Audio Driver | 6.0.1.6543 | 189.2 MB | Discontinued |
| Card Reader | Broadcom Card Reader | 15.0.7.2 | 11.8 MB | Discontinued |
| Chipset | Intel Chipset Driver | 9.3.0.1020 | 2.9 MB | Discontinued |
| LAN | Broadcom LAN Driver | 15.0.1.0 | 11.2 MB | Discontinued |
| TouchPad | Synaptics Touchpad Driver | 15.3.41.5 | 98.2 MB | Discontinued |
| TouchPad | ELANTECH Touchpad Driver | 10.6.9.9 | 174.9 MB | Discontinued |
| Turbo Boost | Intel Turbo Boost Driver | 8.0.0.1262 | 39.7 MB | Discontinued |
| USB 3.0 | Intel USB 3.0 Driver | 1.0.4.220 | 5.2 MB | Discontinued |
| VGA | NVIDIA VGA Driver | 9.18.13.0717 | 417.6 MB | Discontinued |
| VGA | NVIDIA VGA Driver (PhysX) | 9.11.1111 | 30.4 MB | Discontinued |
| VGA | Intel VGA Driver | 8.15.10.2653 | 268.1 MB | Discontinued |
| Wireless LAN | Atheros Wireless LAN Driver | 9.2.0.480 | 39.3 MB | Discontinued |
| Wireless LAN | Broadcom Wireless LAN Driver | 5.100.82.112 | 59.2 MB | Discontinued |
| Wireless LAN | Intel Wireless LAN Driver | 15.1.0.18 | 25.7 MB | Discontinued |
| Wireless LAN | Atheros Wireless LAN Driver (WLAN+BT) | 10.0.0.38 | 39.8 MB | Discontinued |
| Application | CyberLink Webcam Application | 1.5.2108.00 | 31.3 MB | Discontinued |
| Category | Description | Version | Size | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio | Realtek Audio Driver | 6.0.1.6657 | 239.6 MB | Discontinued |
| Card Reader | Broadcom Card Reader | 15.4.7.1 | 5.9 MB | Discontinued |
| Chipset | Intel Chipset Driver | 9.3.0.1021 | 2.9 MB | Discontinued |
| TouchPad | Synaptics Touchpad Driver | 15.0.1.0 | 128.5 MB | Discontinued |
| TouchPad | ELANTECH Touchpad Driver | 11.6.11.002 | 180.4 MB | Discontinued |
| VGA | Intel VGA Driver | 9.17.10.2843 | 112.3 MB | Discontinued |
| Wireless LAN | Atheros Wireless LAN Driver | 10.0.0.217 | 224.1 MB | Discontinued |
| Category | Description | Version | Size | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio | Realtek Audio Driver | 6.0.1.6657 | 239.5 MB | Discontinued |
| Bluetooth | Atheros Bluetooth Driver | 8.0.0.206 | 185.9 MB | Discontinued |
| Bluetooth | Broadcom Bluetooth Driver | 12.0.0.1800 | 171.0 MB | Discontinued |
| Card Reader | Broadcom Card Reader Driver | 16.0.2.3 | 12.1 MB | Discontinued |
| Chipset | Intel Chipset Driver | 9.3.0.1021 | 2.9 MB | Discontinued |
| TouchPad | ALPS Touchpad Driver | 8.100.2020.106 | 15.0 MB | Discontinued |
| TouchPad | Synaptics Touchpad Driver | 16.2.10.12 | 118.6 MB | Discontinued |
| TouchPad | ELANTECH Touchpad Driver | 11.6.24.203 | 114.0 MB | Discontinued |
| Turbo Boost | Intel Turbo Boost Driver | 8.1.0.1263 | 47.9 MB | Discontinued |
| VGA | NVIDIA VGA Driver | 9.18.13.0717 | 417.6 MB | Discontinued |
| VGA | Intel VGA Driver | 9.17.10.2867 | 137.1 MB | Discontinued |
| Wireless LAN | Broadcom Wireless LAN Driver | 6.30.59.20 | 34.5 MB | Discontinued |
| Wireless LAN | Intel Wireless LAN Driver | 15.5.0.42 | 11.9 MB | Discontinued |
| Wireless LAN | Atheros Wireless LAN Driver | 10.0.0.225 | 226.3 MB | Discontinued |
| Category | Description | Version | Size | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio | Realtek Audio Driver | 6.0.1.7040 | 394.1 MB | Discontinued |
| Bluetooth | Atheros Bluetooth Driver | 8.0.1.305 | 208.2 MB | Discontinued |
| Bluetooth | Broadcom Bluetooth Driver | 12.0.0.7850 | 183.9 MB | Discontinued |
| Card Reader | Broadcom Card Reader Driver | 16.0.2.8 | 15.9 MB | Discontinued |
| TouchPad | ALPS Touchpad Driver | 8.0.2020.204 | 57.8 MB | Discontinued |
| TouchPad | Synaptics Touchpad Driver | 17.0.6.13 | 121.7 MB | Discontinued |
| TouchPad | ELANTECH Touchpad Driver | 11.6.27.201 | 123.2 MB | Discontinued |
| VGA | NVIDIA VGA Driver | 326.49 | 252.3 MB | Discontinued |
| VGA | Intel VGA Driver | 10.18.10.3304 | 154.4 MB | Discontinued |
| Wireless LAN | Broadcom Wireless LAN Driver | 6.30.223.170 | 14.6 MB | Discontinued |
| Wireless LAN | Intel Wireless LAN Driver | 15.10.0.15 | 40.1 MB | Discontinued |
| Wireless LAN | Atheros Wireless LAN Driver | 10.0.0.263 | 43.0 MB | Discontinued |
How to Get Working Drivers Today
Since Acer no longer hosts these files, here are current, legitimate ways to get each driver working on the Aspire E1-571:
- Windows Update (best first step). Go to Settings > Windows Update > Advanced options > Optional updates > Driver updates. Windows Update can automatically supply working audio, chipset, LAN, Wi-Fi and touchpad drivers for this hardware.
- Device Manager automatic search. Open Device Manager, right-click any device with a warning icon, choose Update driver > Search automatically, and let Windows pull a compatible driver online.
- Intel components (chipset, graphics, USB 3.0, Turbo Boost). Get current, generic Intel drivers directly from the Intel Download Center by searching your exact chipset (Mobile Intel HM77) or graphics model (HD Graphics 3000/4000).
- NVIDIA GeForce GT 620M graphics. Download the latest supported driver from NVIDIA's official driver page, selecting "GeForce 600M Series" and your Windows version.
- Realtek audio. If Windows Update doesn't install it automatically, a generic Realtek High Definition Audio driver from Realtek's own site will typically work with this laptop's audio hardware.
- Broadcom / Atheros Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LAN and card reader. These are usually OEM-locked, so Windows Update or Device Manager's automatic search is the most reliable route; if that fails, a driver-update utility from a reputable vendor (e.g. one built into Windows) can identify the exact chip and match a driver.
- Synaptics / ELAN / ALPS touchpad. Windows' built-in precision touchpad or HID-compliant mouse driver covers basic functionality; for full gesture support, check Synaptics or your touchpad brand's site for a generic driver matching your chip.
- Archived original files (use with caution). Third-party driver archives sometimes mirror the exact original Acer packages. For example, Softpedia's archive still lists some Aspire E1-571 packages: Always scan any downloaded installer before running it, and prefer Windows Update or the vendor sites above whenever possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Acer remove the Aspire E1-571 drivers?
The Aspire E1-571 is an older model launched in 2012–2013. Acer periodically retires driver pages for products past their support lifecycle, which is what happened here.
Is it safe to use generic Intel/NVIDIA drivers instead of the original Acer package?
Generally yes for chipset and graphics components, since those are made by Intel and NVIDIA themselves — Acer's packages were re-branded versions of the same drivers. OEM-specific components like the card reader, Bluetooth module and touchpad are more likely to need a brand-matched or Windows Update driver.
What if a device still shows an error after trying these steps?
Check the exact hardware ID in Device Manager (Properties > Details > Hardware Ids) and search that ID together with "driver" — it will point you to the exact chip manufacturer's page even if the laptop brand no longer hosts it.
No comments: