Acer Aspire E1-421 Drivers for Windows 7 & Windows 8 (2026 Update)
The Acer Aspire E1-421 is a budget 14-inch notebook built around an AMD E1-series APU, originally launched for Windows 7 and later offered with a Windows 8 upgrade path. This page lists every driver Acer originally published for the model — audio, LAN, wireless, touchpad, card reader and graphics — along with the version numbers, file sizes and release dates, so you can confirm you're installing the correct component.
Update notice: Acer's official Global Download Center
no longer lists driver packages for the Aspire E1-421. This model was
discontinued years ago, and Acer periodically removes downloads for
products that have passed their support lifecycle. The direct
global-download.acer.com links that used to work for this
laptop now return errors or blank pages. Below the specification and
driver tables you'll find working alternatives for getting each
component running again.
Specifications
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Dual-Core E1-1200 APU (1.4 GHz), 1 MB cache |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon HD 7310, 256 MB (integrated) |
| Memory | 4 GB DDR3, expandable to 8 GB |
| Storage | 320 GB SATA hard disk |
| Display | 14" HD LED-backlit TFT LCD, 1366 x 768 |
| Battery | Up to ~4 hours (internal battery) |
| Supported OS | Windows 7 (32/64-bit), Windows 8 (32/64-bit) |
Driver List — Windows 7 (32-bit & 64-bit)
| Component | Chipset / Vendor | Version | Size | Original Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio | Conexant | 8.54.30.0 | 58.7 MB | Apr 2012 |
| Card Reader | Alcor | 1.0.36.97 | 10.1 MB | Apr 2012 |
| LAN | Atheros | 2.0.12.13 | 5.5 MB | Apr 2012 |
| Touchpad | ALPS | 7.109.2020.205 | 10.3 MB | Apr 2012 |
| Touchpad | ELANTECH | 11.6.2.1 | 177.0 MB | Aug 2012 |
| Touchpad | Synaptics | 15.3.41.5 | 196.5 MB | Apr 2012 |
| Graphics (VGA) | AMD | 8.930.13.0000 | 203.6 MB | Apr 2012 |
| Wireless LAN | Atheros | 9.2.0.480 | 41.1 MB | Apr 2012 |
| Wireless LAN | Broadcom | 5.100.82.112 | 59.2 MB | Apr 2012 |
| Wireless LAN | Realtek | 1005.28.1006.2011 | 19.6 MB | Apr 2012 |
Note: the Atheros LAN driver (2.0.12.13) for this model is still mirrored on Softpedia's driver archive — see the "Where to download now" section below.
Driver List — Windows 8 (32-bit, Upgrade from Windows 7)
| Component | Chipset / Vendor | Version | Size | Original Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio | Conexant | 8.54.44.51 | 108.9 MB | Oct 2012 |
| Card Reader | Alcor | 3.7.42.61541 | 10.7 MB | Oct 2012 |
| LAN | Atheros | 2.1.0.5 | 5.6 MB | Jan 2013 |
| Touchpad | ALPS | 8.100.2020.112 | 15.6 MB | Oct 2012 |
| Touchpad | ELANTECH | 11.6.9.1 | 180.4 MB | Oct 2012 |
| Touchpad | Synaptics | 16.2.10.19 | 128.5 MB | Oct 2012 |
| Graphics (VGA) | AMD | 8.982.9 | 213.5 MB | Oct 2012 |
| Wireless LAN | Atheros | 10.0.0.217 | 224.1 MB | Dec 2012 |
| Wireless LAN | Broadcom | 6.30.59.20 | 34.5 MB | Oct 2012 |
| Wireless LAN | Realtek | 2007.2.0706.2012 | 18.6 MB | Oct 2012 |
Note: this LAN driver revision (2.1.0.5) is also mirrored on Softpedia — see below.
Driver List — Windows 8 (64-bit)
| Component | Chipset / Vendor | Version | Size | Original Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio | Conexant | 8.54.44.0 | 65.7 MB | Oct 2012 |
| Card Reader | Alcor | 1.0.36.115 | 10.5 MB | Oct 2012 |
| LAN | Atheros | 2.1.0.5 | 5.6 MB | Oct 2012 |
| Other (RF button) | Dritek | 2.02.2000.0801 | 197.1 KB | Oct 2012 |
| Touchpad | ELANTECH | 11.6.8.1 | 181.1 MB | Oct 2012 |
| Touchpad | Synaptics | 16.2.9.6 | 120.1 MB | Oct 2012 |
| Graphics (VGA) | AMD | 8.982.9.0000 | 213.5 MB | Oct 2012 |
| Wireless LAN | Atheros | 10.0.0.67 | 45.1 MB | Oct 2012 |
| Wireless LAN | Broadcom | 6.30.59.20 | 34.5 MB | Oct 2012 |
| Wireless LAN | Realtek | 2007.2.0706.2012 | 18.6 MB | Oct 2012 |
Where to Download Now That Acer Has Removed the Files
Since global-download.acer.com no longer serves packages for this legacy model, use one of these verified routes instead:
- Windows Update (recommended first step). Open Settings → Update & Security → Windows Update → Check for updates, or right-click the unrecognized device in Device Manager and choose Update driver → Search automatically. Windows' generic AMD, Realtek, Atheros and Synaptics drivers cover most of this laptop's hardware.
- Softpedia's driver archive. Softpedia still mirrors several original Aspire E1-421 packages, including the Atheros LAN drivers listed above. Search "Acer Aspire E1-421" on drivers.softpedia.com to see what's currently mirrored for your exact component.
-
Chipset-maker sites, using the generic driver instead of the
Acer-branded build:
- AMD graphics/APU: amd.com/support
- Realtek audio/LAN/card reader: realtek.com/downloads
- Qualcomm Atheros Wi-Fi/LAN (formerly Atheros): search the current chipset model shown in Device Manager, since Atheros was absorbed into Qualcomm
- Synaptics / ELAN touchpad: synaptics.com or the laptop vendor's generic HID touchpad driver via Windows Update
- Acer's current support portal, as a long shot. Even though the direct download links are dead, it's worth checking Acer's live support.acer.com search for "Aspire E1-421" in case the listing is later restored or moved.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why did Acer remove the Aspire E1-421 drivers?
- Acer periodically retires download pages for models that have reached end-of-support, which is common once a laptop is roughly a decade old. The Aspire E1-421 launched in 2012–2013, so it has aged out of Acer's official Global Download Center.
- Will a generic AMD or Realtek driver work instead of the Acer-branded one?
- In most cases yes. Acer's packages are usually the same chipset-maker driver repackaged with Acer's installer, so the generic version from AMD, Realtek or the current Qualcomm Atheros pages typically restores full functionality.
- Can the Acer Aspire E1-421 run Windows 10 or 11?
- Acer never officially certified this model for Windows 10 or 11, and no driver package was published for those systems. Windows Update's generic drivers are the most realistic path if you want to try a newer OS on this hardware.
Last updated: September 2026.
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