ASUS A42F Drivers for Windows 7 (32-bit & 64-bit) – Full Download List
The ASUS A42F is a 14-inch laptop from the Core i3 era, and it shipped with Windows 7. If yours is running Windows 7 again after a reinstall, the usual symptoms of missing drivers are a low-resolution screen, no sound, no Wi-Fi, a touchpad that won't scroll, and Fn keys that do nothing. This guide lists the official ASUS driver packages for the A42F, marks which Windows 7 build each package is meant for, and explains the order to install them in and how to fix the most common problems.
Last reviewed: October 2026. This site does not host or modify any files. Every download button points to ASUS's own server.
ASUS A42F hardware at a glance
Retail listings for the A42F describe a 14-inch 1366 x 768 display, a first-generation Intel Core i3 processor (the i3-350M and i3-370M both appear in listings), the Intel HM55 Express chipset and Intel HD Graphics. The weight is about 2.2 kg. Regional models carry codes such as A42F-VX085D, A42F-VX157V and A42F-VX408R, and components can differ between them.
That is why this page lists more than one wireless driver, and why one graphics driver is for an ATI/AMD chip. You do not need every package in the table. You only need the ones that match the hardware actually inside your laptop.
Identify your exact variant first
- Model code: check the label on the bottom of the laptop for the full name (for example, A42F-VX157V).
- Windows 7 edition: open Start, right-click Computer, choose Properties and read "System type" (32-bit or 64-bit).
- Which wireless or graphics chip you have: open Device Manager, right-click the device, choose Properties, then Details and select Hardware Ids. A code beginning with
VEN_8086means Intel, andVEN_1002means ATI/AMD. Use it to choose between the Intel and ATI graphics rows and between the wireless rows below.
ASUS A42F driver download table (Windows 7)
Rows follow the recommended install order. The "Windows 7 build" column is taken from each ASUS file name, so a package marked 32-bit is not meant for 64-bit Windows 7.
| Category | Driver | Version | Windows 7 build | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Intel INF Update Driver | 9.1.1.1020 | 32-bit and 64-bit | Download |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics Driver | 8.15.10.2125 | 32-bit only | Download |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics Driver | 8.15.10.2125 | 64-bit only | Download |
| Graphics | ATI Graphics Driver (only if your laptop has an ATI/AMD GPU) | 8.692.1.0 | 32-bit and 64-bit | Download |
| Audio | Audio Driver | 6.0.1.6413 | 32-bit and 64-bit | Download |
| LAN | JMicron LAN Driver | 6.0.23.4 | 32-bit and 64-bit | Download |
| Wireless | Intel WiFi Wireless LAN Driver | 13.2.0.30 | 32-bit only | Download |
| Wireless | Azurewave NB037 Wireless LAN Driver and Application | 9.0.0.222 | 32-bit only | Download |
| Wireless | WiMAX Wireless LAN Driver | 5.20.1005.3 | 32-bit only | Download |
| Bluetooth | BT270 Bluetooth Driver | 6.2.0.9600 | Not stated in file name (Vista/Win7) | Download |
| Touchpad | Elantech Touchpad Driver | 7.0.5.9 | 32-bit only | Download |
| Utility | ATKACPI Driver and Hotkey Utilities (Fn keys, brightness, volume) | 1.0.0003 | 32-bit and 64-bit | Download |
| Utility | ASUS Wireless Console 3 (wireless on/off switch) | 3.0.19 | 32-bit and 64-bit | Download |
| Utility | ASUS Splendid Video Enhancement Technology | 1.02.0030 | Not stated in file name | Download |
| Utility | Wireless Display Application | 1.2.20.0 | 32-bit only | Download |
| BIOS | BIOS 502 (optimizes codec speaker output power consumption) | 502 | Not OS-specific | Download |
| BIOS | Windows BIOS Flash Utility (WinFlash) | 2.30.3 | 32-bit and 64-bit | Download |
Installation order and steps
- Download only the packages that match your Windows 7 edition and hardware (see the two sections above).
- Extract each .zip file to its own folder, then run the setup file (usually
Setup.exe) as administrator. - Install in this order, restarting whenever the installer asks: Chipset, Graphics, Audio, LAN, Wireless, Bluetooth, Touchpad, then the utilities.
The chipset driver goes first because the other drivers rely on the system devices it sets up. The ATKACPI package goes before the other ASUS utilities because they rely on it to read the hotkeys.
Fix problems by symptom
The screen looks stretched or the resolution is stuck at a low value
Device Manager probably shows "Microsoft Basic Display Adapter". Install the Intel graphics driver for your Windows 7 edition. If your hardware ID starts with VEN_1002, use the ATI driver instead.
No Wi-Fi networks appear
Check the wireless card's hardware ID in Device Manager, then install only the matching wireless driver. Also check that the wireless switch is on. Fn+F2 is the usual shortcut on ASUS laptops, and it needs the ATKACPI package to work.
The cable connection does not work
Install the JMicron LAN driver. Without it, the Ethernet port shows up as an unknown device.
Fn keys, brightness or volume keys do nothing
Install ATKACPI Driver and Hotkey Utilities, then restart.
The touchpad cannot scroll or gets ignored
Install the Elantech touchpad driver, then check Control Panel → Mouse for the new settings tab. This package is marked 32-bit only.
There is no sound
Install the audio driver, then check that the speakers are the default playback device in Control Panel → Sound.
Safety notes and Windows 7 support
- Check the downloads. Scan each file with your antivirus before running it. After extracting, right-click the installer, choose Properties and open Digital Signatures to see whether it is signed.
- Download only from ASUS. Avoid "driver updater" tools that offer to find drivers automatically. They often bundle unwanted software.
- Windows 7 no longer gets security updates. Microsoft ended support on January 14, 2020. If this laptop goes online, avoid banking and other sensitive accounts on it, and consider a newer system. In that case, check ASUS's support page for your exact model first. Do not install these Windows 7 packages on a newer Windows version.
- Create a restore point before installing drivers so you can roll back if something goes wrong.
Frequently asked questions
Are these drivers safe?
The links go to ASUS's own download server, and this site does not host or repackage the files. You should still scan the downloads as described above.
A link does not open or the download is blocked. What can I do?
Some browsers block downloads from "http://" addresses that are started from a secure page. Right-click the button and choose Save link as, or allow the download in your browser's download settings. If ASUS has moved or removed a file, search your exact model on the ASUS support site.
Can I use these drivers on Windows 8, 8.1 or 10?
No. These packages were built for Windows 7. Newer Windows versions can install generic drivers on their own, but you should confirm on ASUS's support page for your exact model.
Which driver should I install first?
Start with the chipset driver, then graphics, as shown in the installation order above.
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Disclaimer: Cloud Drivers is an independent blog and is not affiliated with ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ASUS and A42F are trademarks of their owners. Use drivers at your own risk and back up important data first.
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