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    [Drivers] HP ENVY 15-1XXX (INTEL)

    Discussion in 'HP' started by justinkw1, Oct 17, 2009.

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    Thanks justinkw1 for keeping my computer up to date!
     
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    1000th reply! :D

    Quick fix to the first post:

    04/15/2011
    • Updated links to Intel Chipset Device Software version 9.2.0.1025.
     
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    Just also realized that Atheros updated their link to a much newer version of the AR8131 driver. First post was edited to reflect this.

    • Updated Atheros AR8131 PCIe Gigabit Ethernet Controller driver to version 1.0.2.51 for Windows Vista and version 1.0.2.43 for Windows 7.

    Driver date for this package is March 22, 2011!
     
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    04/19/2011
    • Updated HP Mobile Data Protection Sensor driver to version 4.1.7.1.
     
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    Updates! :D

    05/08/2011
    • Updated Synaptics TouchPad driver to version 15.2.8.0.
    • Updated Broadcom 2070 Bluetooth driver to version 6.3.0.8200.
    • Updated IDT High Definition Audio driver to version 6.10.6327.0.
    • Updated Renesas Electronics USB 3.0 Host Controller driver to version 2.0.34.1 (thanks Z3tor).

    Talked to a friend who has the Envy 15 with Radeon 5830 and the AMD-supplied driver is working. However, those with the 4830 may still be having issues (if you look in the thread).
     
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    I'm also having issues with it now as well. So it worked for two days and now I have blue screens all over the place... I'm sure its the drivers as well because all the blue screens refer to the secondary processor (i.e. the HD4830)
     
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    Ok, first of all I'd like to thank justinkw1 for such an amazing job writing and keeping up-to-date the info and links on this thread :D!!
    I bought an Envy 15-1100 cto (i7 720qm, 6gb ram, 500gb) 2 weeks ago, and since then I've been updating every driver, bios, firmware, or whatever I saw outdated.
    Unfortunately, I'm having some trouble updating the Chicony/Bison webcam drivers (if that's the webcam I have on my nb).
    The device manager says, (under "Imaging Devices") "HP Webcam", and if I doubleclick on it, it says sth about MS 2006 drivers. Certainly I don't think those are the right ones.
    I've downloaded both the old 1.6.0.0 and 1.9.0.0 drivers, and none of them seem to change anything.
    I wouldn't care if the webcam did well, but it doesn't. Image is pale-blue, despite any change on the video setting sliders. I know thats a known issue, but I'm pretty sure that a driver update could, at least, improve this.
    Hope sb can help me, I'm about to rip off the webcam with a knife (just kidding :p)

    Thanks in advance.

    Mariano.


    PS: This is my first post, and I'm from Argentina, so excuse my bad english :)
     
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    New driver for "HP Mobile Data Protection Sensor".
    4.2.2.1
    Via Windows Update
     
  10. justinkw1

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    Hey everyone! I finally had some free time to update the first post! It's been over a month between edits, so I'm still trying to catch up here.

    Thank you to those of you who have discovered and posted updates when I could not. :)

    I will be posting more updates in the near future! Please see the CVA and HTML release notes for changes to some of the driver packages, if they are available.

    06/14/2011
    • Updated Intel Rapid Storage Technology to version 10.5.0.1027.
    06/15/2011
    • Updated Intel WiFi Link driver (and software) to version 14.1.1.0.
    • Updated Broadcom Wireless LAN driver to version 5.100.82.63.
    • Updated IDT High Definition Audio driver to version 6.10.6329.0.
    • Updated IDT High Definition Audio driver to version 6.10.6330.0.
    • Updated HP Mobile Data Protection Sensor driver to version 4.2.1.1.
    • Updated HP Mobile Data Protection Sensor driver to version 4.2.2.1.
     
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    06/19/2011
    • Updated Realtek USB 2.0 Card Reader driver to version 6.1.7600.30127.
     
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    A couple of Broadcom-based updates now on the first post.

    06/25/2011
    • Updated Broadcom 2070 Bluetooth driver to version 6.3.0.8201.
    • Updated Broadcom Wireless LAN driver to version 5.100.82.82.
     
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    Thanks zirra, this is now up on the first post.

    07/12/2011
    • Updated Synaptics TouchPad driver to version 15.3.1.4.
    • Updated HP Mobile Data Protection Sensor to version 4.2.2.1 (driver) / 4.1.9.1 (software).
    • Updated Renesas Electronics USB 3.0 Host Controller driver to version 2.1.19.0.
     
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    07/14/2011
    • Changed "Atheros AR8131 PCIe Gigabit Ethernet Controller" to "Atheros AR8121 / AR8131 / AR8151 PCIe Gigabit Ethernet Controller."
    • Updated Atheros AR8121 / AR8131 / AR8151 PCIe Gigabit Ethernet Controller driver to version 1.01.42.
    • Removed Renesas Electronics USB 3.0 Host Controller drivers version 2.0.34.0 and 2.0.34.1.

    The Atheros Partner site no longer exists; it may have been taken down due to the acquisition of Atheros by Qualcomm (to form Qualcomm Atheros).

    Important milestone! This thread has now surpassed 200,000 views -- thanks again everyone for the support! :cool:
     
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    07/23/2011
    • Updated Intel Chipset Device Software to version 9.2.0.1031.

    If you apply this update using -overall flag, you will need to reinstall the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver (see the first post for more information). This is a relatively minor update, so I would not bother installing this if you had already applied package version 9.2.0.1030.
     
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    Minor software update now up for ProtectSmart / 3D DriveGuard:

    07/25/2011
    • Updated HP Mobile Data Protection Sensor to version 4.2.2.1 (driver) / 4.1.10.1 (software).
     
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    Whoa, the links with ftp.hp (from HP's site) don't work anymore. "Permission denied" error. HP locked their FTP?

    EDIT: Never mind, my browser was acting funny. just restarted and its fixed.
     
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    An updated IDT Audio driver has been released by HP; it's now on the first post.

    08/09/2011
    • Updated IDT High Definition Audio driver to version 6.10.6341.0.
     
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    08/10/2011
    • Updated Broadcom 2070 Bluetooth driver package to version 6.5.0.1300.

    This package includes a brand new setup wizard. Please note that driver component version numbers may differ from the one that was mentioned above.
     
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    08/13/2011
    • Updated Atheros AR8121 / AR8131 / AR8151 PCIe Gigabit Ethernet Controller driver to version 1.0.2.43.
    • Updated IDT High Definition Audio driver to version 6.10.6351.0.
     
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    how can i install catalyst 11.7 with the new driver
    is there any way to do it
    modding or something
    greetings

    HD 4830 DRIVER BSOD prblem
     
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    08/17/2011
    • Updated Intel Chipset Device Software to version 9.2.2.1034.

    This is a minor update - so if you already installed package version 9.2.0.1030 or 9.2.0.1031, this isn't necessary.

    Unfortunately, you're going to have to use the one that HP provides. All subsequent AMD releases have been met with problems. Try searching the Envy subforum to see if any workarounds exist.
     
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    Quite a few updates to the first post. Check them out:

    08/19/2011
    • Updated links to Renesas Electronics USB 3.0 Host Controller driver version 2.1.19.0.
    • Updated Synaptics TouchPad driver to version 15.3.5.0.
    • Updated Synaptics TouchPad driver to version 15.3.11.0.
    • Updated Broadcom 2070 Bluetooth driver package to version 6.5.0.2000.

    The current Renesas USB 3.0 driver is now directly linked from HP (it's the same version as the one that Intel provided).

    There is a txt file with detailed release notes located within the Synaptics TouchPad 15.3.11.0 package.

    Also note that Broadcom Bluetooth driver component versions may differ from the package's version number.
     
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    im still getting kernal power errors
    even after updating everything and doing the clean installs of drivers
    even did the disable the ATI or IDT when one is not being used trick

    did not work, any tips?

    i5/ssd320/6gb/5830
     
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    09/01/2011
    • Updated Atheros AR8121 / AR8131 / AR8151 PCIe Gigabit Ethernet Controller driver to version 2.0.4.4 (thanks Z3tor).

    This driver update is provided by MSI (Micro-Star International).

    What OS are you running? Install the latest service pack for your Windows version. Also update your BIOS to the latest version (if it's not the newest already). These actions might alleviate the problems that you are experiencing.
     
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    Another Synaptics driver update now on the first post:

    09/03/2011
    • Updated Synaptics TouchPad driver to version 15.3.12.1.

    Detailed changelog / release notes are available within the Softpaq.
     
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    ENVY 15T-1100 here. Updated to all the latest drivers, bios no problems. Make sure to uncheck "My Wifi" feature when installing intel wifi software package (not supported by 6200 AGN, screws up driver). also installed latest Catalyst Mobility package (11.8) no problem.
     
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    Did anyone ever manage to source a driver setup which allows this laptop to use OPENGL with the 4830HD? It's a damned embarrassment to HP the issues with this laptop out of the box, I'm not surprised they are leaving the hardware game.
     
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    Totally agree. This is a cry for help! Please, anyone with the HD 4830 who's managed to install the newest drivers, please help!!!
     
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    I found an update for the Renesas Electronics USB 3.0 driver version 2.1.25.0 (from Intel's website):

    http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?agr=Y&ProdId=3282&DwnldID=19880&ProductFamily=Desktop+Boards&ProductLine=Intel%C2%AE+6+Series+Chipset+Boards&ProductProduct=Intel%C2%AE+Desktop+Board+DH67BL&lang=eng

    Also here is the latest firmware for the Host Controller - This fixed a lot of speed issues I've been having with some external hard drives:

    http://www.station-drivers.com/page/nec.htm

    1) Download the "Firmware Version 3.0.2.8.0.8 & 4.0.1.5.0.2" file.

    2) [After extraction] DO NOT run the "uPD720200_uPD720200A_FW_Updater.exe" program!!! Instead run (as administrator) the "upd720200.cmd" file directly from the "uPD720200_uPD720200A_FW_Updater" directory.

    2a) Make sure which controller model you have (upd720200 OR upd720200a) and run the appropriate .cmd (I have the upd720200)

    3) Wait until it finishes and then restart computer for changes to take effect.
     
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    Thanks abat119 - I added the updated driver to the first post.

    09/24/2011
    • Updated Renesas Electronics USB 3.0 Host Controller driver to version 2.1.25.0.
     
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    That seems a bit risky, does it not? How can you find out what controller you've got?
     
  36. abat119

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    I used AIDA64 (a system info program) to determine my controller.

    My advice is that if you don't have any problems then don't update the firmware. I did because I had few new USB 3.0 devices that weren't working properly (randomly disconnecting and slow speeds) - This firmware update fixed those issues.
     
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    Come on, no replies to this? Surely someone can at least say if an opengl compatible driver set just doesn't exist?
     
  38. justinkw1

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    I don't recall anyone who has had complete success with using the drivers that AMD supplied -- they ran into more trouble than not. This only applies to first-run 4830 models, those with the 5730/5830 are fine.

    I think the HP-supplied drivers have been the only packages to have worked on the 4830, to this very day. They should have OpenGL support...even if they are extremely outdated.
     
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    I can't get these ATI drivers to work with the HD4830. I'm pretty sure the only thing stopping these reference drivers working is in the inf files, but tinkering with them have got me nowhere. Haven't tried 10.9 yet but i am not hopeful... It's a shame cos this is a great laptop otherwise.
     
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    A couple Intel updates:

    10/06/2011
    • Updated Intel Chipset Device Software to version 9.2.3.1022.
    • Updated Intel WiFi Link Driver (and software) to version 14.2.0.10.

    The updated Intel Chipset Device Software package does not include new drivers for this notebook, so no need to apply if you have already done it before with a previous release.
     
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    I got Catalyst 10.8, driver ver. 8.762 working. Follow my thread

    update: ATI 11.9 Driver 8.890.0.0 works
     
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    I think it had the same files but I got THIS from here.

    I extracted the files and ran upd720200.cmd as Administrator and it flashed (upgraded from 3023 to 3028 for my 2nd gen -- as shown in the "USB 3.0 Host Controller Information" application that installs with the drivers). I read that running it for the wrong chip will NOT brick it; if it sees the wrong chip it supposedly will not attempt to flash.

    I'm hoping this finally fixes the issue of my USB 3.0 ports disappearing from device manager. I can't pinpoint exactly what situations cause it, but it is incredibly annoying to have to reboot to regain usability of 2 of the 3 usb ports!
     
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    trying hd 4830 drivers i hope it works
     
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    latest video drivers working thanks to wild05kid
     
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    10/16/2011
    • Updated Broadcom 2070 Bluetooth driver package to version 6.5.0.2100.

    Please note that the Broadcom Bluetooth version 6.5 packages will, without your permission, install bloatware into the following directory - C:\Program Files\WIDCOMM\Bluetooth Software\EasyBits Games. You can safely remove the EasyBits Games folder and then run a registry scan (using third-party software) to remove any other evidence of EasyBits on your system.

    Actual Broadcom Bluetooth driver components will have driver version numbers that will differ from the package version (which is 6.5.0.2100). However, the driver components should have a version number with the format of 6.5.X.XXXX, where X is a number.

    I'm thinking about posting a note about this on the first post...stay tuned. :)
     
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    UPDATE: ATI Catalyst 11.10 Pre 3
    => Build info:
    8.901.2-111016a-126966E-ATI
    DriverVer=10/16/2011, 8.901.2.0000
     
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    10/21/2011
    • Updated Renesas Electronics USB 3.0 Host Controller driver to version 2.1.27.0 (thanks Z3tor).

    This driver update is only for the ENVY 15-11XX / ENVY 15-12XX models equipped with an Intel Core i7 processor.
     
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    New GPU Driver: ATI Catalyst 11.10 WHQL Driver 8.902-111012a-127455C-ATI
     
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