Toshiba Satellite M840 Drivers for Windows 7 (32-bit & 64-bit) – Legacy Driver Guide
Toshiba Satellite M840 Drivers for Windows 7
This page provides a consolidated reference for Toshiba Satellite M840 drivers and utilities for Windows 7, including both 32-bit and 64-bit editions. The driver information below is intended for owners who are reinstalling Windows 7, rebuilding an older M840 system, or trying to restore hardware functions after a clean installation.
Because the Satellite M840 is an older discontinued laptop, finding its original driver packages can be difficult. The tables below preserve the driver versions and file sizes that were previously associated with this model, organized into a more useful format for easier identification.
Why some official Toshiba driver links are no longer available
Toshiba's notebook support business is now represented by Dynabook. The current Dynabook support portal still provides a general Drivers & Software section, but the old dedicated Satellite M840 driver download resources are no longer presented there in the same way they were years ago.
This means an old Toshiba download URL may no longer open even though the driver package was once officially published. This is especially common with discontinued notebook models and legacy regional support servers.
Official support portal: Dynabook Satellite Support
Cloud Drivers does not claim ownership of Toshiba or Dynabook driver packages. The information on this page is provided as a historical reference to help users identify the correct driver family and version.
Select Your Windows 7 Edition
Toshiba Satellite M840 Drivers for Windows 7 32-bit
The following section contains legacy driver information for the 32-bit edition of Windows 7. Use your exact hardware configuration and Device Manager hardware ID when choosing between Intel, AMD, Realtek, Atheros, Synaptics, and Toshiba-specific packages.
Display
Ethernet LAN
| Name | Version | Size | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atheros LAN Driver | 2.0.12.13 | 7.7 MB |
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Legacy server reference
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Pointing Devices
| Name | Version | Size | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| Synaptics Touch Pad Driver | 15.3.39.0 | 98.16 MB |
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Legacy server reference
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Sound
| Name | Version | Size | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conexant Audio Driver | 8.51.2.63 | 68.9 MB |
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Legacy server reference
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Utilities and Toshiba Software
| Name | Version | Size | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOSHIBA Web Camera Application | 2.0.3.35 | 86.43 MB | Download |
| TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Indicator | 1.0.5 | 6.08 MB | Download |
| TOSHIBA Value Added Package | 1.6.0021 | 100.76 MB | Download |
| Realtek Bluetooth Filter Driver Package | 2.3.9.0211.2012 | 24.76 MB | Download |
| Intel USB 3.0 Driver | 1.0.1.209 | 7.34 MB | Download |
| Intel Wireless Display | 3.0.12.0 | 136.24 MB | Download |
| Intel PROSet/Wireless WiMAX Software | 7.1.86 | 9.38 MB | Download |
| Bluetooth Stack for Windows by Toshiba | 9.00.00 | 80.94 MB | Download |
| Atheros Bluetooth Filter Driver Package | 1.0.12 | 53.33 MB | Download |
| Alcor Micro Card Reader Driver | 4.3.17.00279 | 12.2 MB | Download |
Toshiba Satellite M840 Drivers for Windows 7 64-bit
This section lists the historical Windows 7 64-bit driver packages associated with the Toshiba Satellite M840. The 64-bit edition is particularly important when Windows has been reinstalled and Device Manager shows missing display, network, audio, Bluetooth, or USB controller drivers.
Display
Ethernet LAN
| Name | Version | Size | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atheros LAN Driver | 2.0.12.13 | 7.7 MB | Download |
Pointing Devices
| Name | Version | Size | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| Synaptics Touch Pad Driver | 15.3.39.0 | 98.16 MB | Download |
Sound
| Name | Version | Size | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conexant Audio Driver | 8.51.2.63 | 68.9 MB | Download |
Utilities and Toshiba Software
| Name | Version | Size | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOSHIBA Web Camera Application | 2.0.3.35 | 86.43 MB | Download |
| TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Indicator | 1.0.5 | 6.08 MB | Download |
| TOSHIBA Value Added Package | 1.6.0021 | 104.85 MB | Download |
| Realtek Bluetooth Filter Driver Package | 2.3.9.0211.2012 | 24.76 MB | Download |
| Intel USB 3.0 Driver | 1.0.1.209 | 7.34 MB | Download |
| Intel Wireless Display | 3.0.12.0 | 136.24 MB | Download |
| Intel PROSet/Wireless WiMAX Software | 7.1.64 | 9.38 MB | Download |
| Bluetooth Stack for Windows by Toshiba | 9.00.00 | 80.94 MB | Download |
| Atheros Bluetooth Filter Driver Package | 1.0.12 | 53.33 MB | Download |
| Alcor Micro Card Reader Driver | 4.3.17.00279 | 12.2 MB | Download |
How to Install Toshiba Satellite M840 Drivers
After reinstalling Windows 7 on an older Toshiba Satellite M840, Windows may not automatically identify every hardware component. Installing drivers in a sensible order can make the recovery process much easier.
Recommended installation order
- Install the chipset and platform-related components first when available.
- Install the display driver for the exact graphics configuration.
- Install the wired Ethernet driver so the laptop can connect to a network.
- Install the wireless LAN and Bluetooth packages.
- Install the audio driver and then the touchpad driver.
- Install remaining Toshiba utilities only when you actually need their functions.
Use Device Manager when a driver is missing
Open Device Manager and look for devices marked with a yellow warning icon. Open the device properties and check the hardware ID under Details > Hardware Ids. Hardware IDs are useful for confirming whether the missing component belongs to Intel, AMD, Realtek, Atheros, Conexant, Synaptics, or another manufacturer.
Why Windows 7 32-bit and 64-bit drivers must not be mixed
A driver compiled for one Windows architecture may not be compatible with the other. For this reason, always select the correct operating system before installing a package. The tables on this page separate Windows 7 32-bit and Windows 7 64-bit references to reduce the chance of installing the wrong package.
About the Toshiba Satellite M840
The Toshiba Satellite M840 belongs to an older generation of Satellite notebooks built around third-generation Intel Core processors and platform components common to the Windows 7 era. Depending on the exact configuration, the machine may use Intel integrated graphics together with a dedicated AMD Radeon graphics processor, as well as Atheros, Realtek, Conexant, and Synaptics components.
Because M840 configurations can differ by region and submodel, a driver listed for the Satellite M840 should still be checked against the hardware installed in the particular machine. This is especially important for graphics, wireless networking, Bluetooth, and audio components.
Important Note About Legacy Driver Links
This page does not imply that every download button will remain active. The original driver information was published when Toshiba's older regional support servers were still serving these packages. Since those systems have changed, some historical URLs may now be unavailable.
The purpose of retaining the legacy version information is to help users identify what package they need. When a historical Toshiba URL is no longer accessible, the most reliable approach is to identify the exact hardware component and then look for a compatible driver from the component manufacturer or a reputable archival source.
Can Toshiba Satellite M840 Run Modern Windows?
The Satellite M840 was designed for an earlier Windows generation. Modern Windows versions may install with varying levels of hardware compatibility, but manufacturer-specific utilities and some legacy components may not have current official support. For an old M840 that must remain fully functional, using a supported operating system for the hardware generation may be more practical than expecting every Toshiba utility to work correctly on a much newer Windows release.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these Toshiba Satellite M840 drivers still officially hosted by Toshiba?
Not consistently. The current Dynabook support portal still offers a general drivers and software section, but the old dedicated M840 resources used by the original article are no longer presented in the same form. Some legacy Toshiba download URLs may therefore fail.
Which Windows 7 version should I choose?
Choose Windows 7 32-bit only when the installed operating system is 32-bit. Choose Windows 7 64-bit when the installed operating system is 64-bit. The two driver architectures should not be mixed.
What should I do when a download link is dead?
First identify the exact hardware device using Device Manager and its Hardware Ids. Then search for a compatible driver based on the chipset or component manufacturer instead of relying only on the original Toshiba URL.
Why does the Satellite M840 page still contain old driver versions?
These versions are retained as historical references. The goal is to help owners identify the correct driver family for an older machine, not to suggest that these packages are newly released.
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