| Component | Vendor/Device ID | Driver Source | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Video (GMA 3000) | PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2992 | Intel driver 14.32.0 (XP/Vista) | | Audio (AD1986A) | HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_11D4&DEV_1986 | Analog Devices driver (HP Sp28559) | | LAN (Intel) | PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_109A | Intel PRO1000 driver | | LAN (Broadcom) | PCI\VEN_14E4&DEV_1677 | Broadcom NetXtreme driver | | Chipset | PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_29A0 | Intel INF driver |
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The HP Compaq DC7700 is a legendary business desktop from the mid-2000s. Released in 2006, this machine—available in Small Form Factor (SFF), Ultra-Slim Desktop (USDT), and Convertible Minitower (CMT) variants—was built for the Windows XP era. It is powered by Intel’s Core 2 Duo or Pentium D processors and the Intel Q963 Express chipset.
The integrated Intel Q965/Q963 (GMA 3000) chipset lacks official Windows 8 and higher drivers, leading to system instability or crashes when forced Intel Community Performance & User Experience Community Insights on Driver Stability