Looking for Windows 7 drivers for new Haswell iMac 2013

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Looking for Windows 7 drivers for new Haswell iMac 2013

Hi all

I've just got a new iMac (late 2013 model with 27" screen) and I need to install windows for some software that I use. I've managed to install Windows 7 64bit but can seem to find drivers for a few things.

The latest bootcamp (5.0.5033) support software doesn't seem to help and gives me an error message.

So I though I would find the drivers and had a look at device manager. Device manager tells me that i require drivers for ethernet controllers, network controller, SM bus controler and the PCI simple communicator.

I've been looking at the ifix tear down to help identify the components and I've looked on manufacture websites for the drivers.

http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/iMac+Intel+27-Inch+EMC+2639+Teardown/17828/1

But so far I've not had any luck.

I'm just wondering has anyone managed to find drivers for the new Haswell iMac ?

Many thanks

iMac, Windows 7, drivers

Posted on Oct 14, 2013 8:25 AM

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The hatter

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Oct 14, 2013 1:43 PM in response to JonLikesToast

Use Boot Camp Assistant to download drivers.

Apple is probably behind on getting current.

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Answer 2

Oct 26, 2013 12:28 AM in response to JonLikesToast

Me too.

It's been weeks and I can't install Windows. This makes me really unhappy when I think of the absurd amount of money I spent on my iMac.

This seems to be a common Haswell problem across the line. And not a peep out of Apple about installing Bootcamp.

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Rdubbb

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Oct 26, 2013 10:58 AM in response to JonLikesToast

There's a discussion on macrumors forums on getting Win 7 running. I've successfully loaded it by piecing together drivers, with some help and advice from others. I have everything I need working for now, but still need to eventually get WiFi and Bluetooth working. Hoping to see a proper set of drivers from Apple soon, but it's possible to get started for now.

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Rdubbb

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Oct 26, 2013 11:11 AM in response to Rdubbb

The link

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1659481

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Rdubbb

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Oct 26, 2013 3:30 PM in response to Rdubbb

I just redid my Win 7 Boot Camp install and it appears my Mavericks upgrade may have included some Boot Camp updates. The Win 7 re-install went better, drivers installed, devices recognized and operating etc. Anyone else having the same good experience?

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Rdubbb

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Oct 28, 2013 2:22 AM in response to Rdubbb

After a little more time with the Win 7 install, it appears everything is running A-OK. The Boot Camp utility that runs in Windows and lets you manage the trackpad and gives the one-click reboot to OSX, etc is nice.

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TheMeave

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Nov 1, 2013 10:12 PM in response to Rdubbb

I'm having the same problem on a 2013 MBPr 15-inch, trying to get the networks drives to install on Windows 7 64 bit. In the device manager it shows an unrecognized device, and it's listed as Intel HM87Plc Controller

It's driving me crazy

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ITNurse

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Nov 2, 2013 2:54 AM in response to TheMeave

Hi TheMeave,

I came across this posting on macrumors, which may be helpful:

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1659481#6

When in Windows 7 you may also try using the DriverIdentifier (http://driveridentifier.com) which will help identify all the drivers you should need. It helped me as well.

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