AMD Athlon64 Processor Driver Download
The Athlon64 Processor is a device manufactured by AMD. You can unlock features and improve performance by updating its driver. Visitors have downloaded this file "Emachines_M6805_M6807_CPU.zip" 1,960 times with an aggregate rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews. Our users report success installing this driver update on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 29.1 KB.
Supported Models
Athlon 64 3000+
AMD Athlon64 Processor
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows 2003, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT4
File Name
Versions
1.1.0.0 (2003-10-16) via .inf
Additional Notes
Go to your system properties screen by right-clicking on "My computer" and selecting "properties". Click on the "hardware" tab, then click "device manager". At the device manager screen, double-click your processor to bring up its properties screen. Then click the "driver" tab, and finally "update driver". Point it to the location where you extracted the files in the archive.
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Device Hardware IDs
ACPI\AUTHENTICAMD_-_X86_FAMILY_15_MODEL_12\_0
ACPI\AUTHENTICAMD_-_X86_FAMILY_15_MODEL_39\_0
ACPI\AUTHENTICAMD_-_X86_FAMILY_15_MODEL_43\_0
ACPI\AUTHENTICAMD_-_X86_FAMILY_15_MODEL_43\_1
ACPI\AUTHENTICAMD_-_X86_FAMILY_15_MODEL_4\_0
Compatible IDs
*AUTHENTICAMD_-_X86_FAMILY_15_MODEL_12
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How to Update AMD Athlon64 Processor Device Drivers
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the AMD Athlon64 Processor driver, click the green download button above. After you complete your download, move on to Step 2.
If the driver listed is not the right version or operating system, search our driver archive for the correct version. Enter AMD Athlon64 Processor into the search box above and then submit. In the results, choose the best match for your PC and operating system.
Tech Tip: If you are having trouble deciding which is the right driver, try the AMD Driver Update Utility. It is a software utility which automatically finds and downloads the right driver.
To find the newest driver, you may need to visit the AMD website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.
Step 2 - Install Your Driver
After downloading your new driver, it's time to install it. For Windows users, the built-in Device Manager is your go-to tool for managing system devices and drivers. Here's how to use it:
Right-click the Start button to open the Quick Access menu.
Select "Device Manager" from the list of options.
In the Device Manager window, locate the device that needs updating.
Right-click on the device name and choose "Update driver" from the context menu.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.
Once the installation is complete, restart your computer to ensure the new driver is properly integrated and functional.
This simple process helps keep your system running smoothly and maintains compatibility with your hardware components.
Tech Tip: Driver downloads and updates come in a variety of file formats with different file extensions. For example, you may have downloaded an EXE, INF, ZIP, or SYS file. Each file type has a slighty different installation procedure to follow.
For more help, visit our Driver Support Page for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.
Driver Contents File List
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| amdk8.inf | 3.0 KB | 6 Nov 2003 |
| readme.txt | 4.1 KB | 7 Nov 2003 |
| amdk8.cat | 7.1 KB | 6 Nov 2003 |
| amdk8.sys | 35.3 KB | 6 Nov 2003 |