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Qualcomm® Atheros® AR3012 Bluetooth® Adapter Update (Windows 8 64bit)

Applicable Models
About this download
System Requirements
File Info
Preparation
Download & Install

Applicable Models

IMPORTANT: This file is only for use with the models identified. Not all models are sold in all countries.

This information is for the following models:

  • SVT11125CBS
  • SVT13122CXS
  • SVT13124CXS
  • SVT13125CBS
  • SVT13125CDS
  • SVT13125CLS
  • SVT13125CXS
  • SVT13126CXS
  • SVT13126CYS
  • SVT13127CBS
  • SVT13127CXS
  • SVT13128CXS
  • SVT13128CYS
  • SVT131290S
  • SVT131290X
  • SVT1312BPXS
  • SVT13132CXS
  • SVT13132PXS
  • SVT13134CXS
  • SVT13135CXS
  • SVT13136CXS
  • SVT13136CYS
  • SVT13137CXS
  • SVT13138CXS
  • SVT131390X
  • SVT1313ACXS
  • SVT14112CXS
  • SVT14113CXS
  • SVT14115CBS
  • SVT14115CLS
  • SVT14115CXS
  • SVT14117CBS
  • SVT14117CXS
  • SVT141190X
  • SVT1411BPXS
  • SVT14122CXS
  • SVT14122PXS
  • SVT14124CXS
  • SVT14125CLS
  • SVT14125CXS
  • SVT14126CXS
  • SVT14127CLS
  • SVT14127CXS
  • SVT141290X
  • SVT1412ACXS
  • SVT15112CXS
  • SVT15113CDS
  • SVT15114CXS
  • SVT15114CYS
  • SVT15115CLS
  • SVT15115CXS
  • SVT15117CDS
  • SVT15117CXS
  • SVT151190S
  • SVT151190X
  • SVT1511ACXS

About this download

Benefits and improvements

This utility installs an updated version of the Qualcomm Atheros AR3012 Bluetooth Adapter to resolve the following issues:
  • Bluetooth radio function remains enabled while in Airplane Mode after the computer resumes from Standby or Hybrid Sleep power states
  • Bluetooth radio is turned on in Airplane Mode after the computer resumes from Standby or Hybrid Sleep power states when a mouse is connected to a USB 3.0 port
  • Two (2) Bluetooth icons are displayed when Airplane Mode is enabled while a Bluetooth headset is paired to the computer
  • The Bluetooth radio function remains enabled for two(2) seconds when the Airplane Mode is enabled after resuming from a Power Management state
  • Bluetooth file transfer may disconnect when transferring files to another device
  • The Help file is now updated to include information related to "Low Energy"

System Requirements

Operating Systems

  • Windows® 8 64-bit

File Info

File Name

  • EP0000600690.exe

File Version

  • 8.0.0.218

File Size

  • 190.18 MB

Release Date

  • 02-16-2013

Before You Start


Important Notes

  • During the installation of this file, be sure that you are logged in as the Administrator or as a user with Administrative rights.
  • To ensure that no other program interferes with the installation, save all work and close all other programs. The Taskbar should be clear of applications before proceeding.
  • It is highly recommended that you print out these instructions for use as a reference during the installation process.

Download & Install


Download and Installation Instructions

  1. To ensure that no other program interferes with the installation, save all work and close all other programs. The Taskbar should be clear of applications before proceeding.
  2. Download the EP0000600690.exe file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).
  3. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and double-click the EP0000600690.exe file to begin the installation.
  4. At the "User Account Control" screen, click "Yes".
  5. If the "Select Language" screen appears, select the language you wish to use, and then click "OK".
  6. At the "Select Country" screen, select the country for this installation, and then click "Next".
  7. At the "Qualcomm Atheros AR3012 Bluetooth® Adapter Update Ver.8.0.0.218" screen, click "Next".
  8. At the "License Agreement" dialog, read the agreement, then, if you agree, click "I Agree" to continue with the installation.
  9. At the "Finish" screen, click "Finish".

The installation of the Qualcomm Atheros AR3012 Bluetooth Adapter Update is complete.