[Drivers] HP ENVY 15-3XXX / ENVY 17-3XXX (INTEL)

If you're still interested in running on the latest RST driver, you will need to use the INF Install method outlined in the first post. This means that you will have to first install the driver within the Device Manager using the INF file, and then run the RST setup utility so that the configuration software can be properly installed.

Did you try using the Driver + Software link?

Windows 7 x64 - http://downloadmirror.intel.com/21143/eng/Wireless_15.1.0_s64.exe

 

Justin, I did that. When I opened the zip file in a folder and used the device manager to update the driver, it said that compatible hardware was not found for the files in that folder, even though the proper .inf files were there. It still left it as the Intel controller and 3 ATA channels. As I said, I had to install the HP package off their website to go to a previous chipset driver, then run the HP Intel RST package from the HP website and everything is fine again and I only show the one controller instead of four under that tab in the device manager. I think as long as everything is running OK and my Intel 520 SSD is properly getting the TRIM command then I will probably leave it as is.

Also, before I updated the chipset driver from your first post, I had already installed the latest RST driver from your first post and it worked fine and would probably work fine now without running the INF method, but since there doesnt seem to be a pressing need to use the latest driver then Ill see how keeping the current official HP ones goes.

 

The following fail to install on my ENVY 15:
Updated the links to Intel Smart Connect Technology, version 1.0.5.0 (driver) / 2.0.1083.0 (software).
Added Intel USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller drivers, current version: 1.0.4.220.

 

New Atheros LAN drivers available for Envy 17 3xxx

2012-04-26 , Version:2.0.12.13, 5.73M
Atheros Local Area Network (LAN) Driver HP ENVY 17t-3000 CTO Notebook PC - HP Customer Care (United States - English)

 

does anyone know how to adjust the sensitivity of the touchpad? i noticed with the latest drivers it'd very sensitive with finger tip touch.

 

05/10/2012

• Added Intel Management Engine Interface (6-series and 7-series) package, version 8.0.0.1262.
• Updated Intel Management Engine Interface (6-series and 7-series) package, version 8.0.4.1441.
• Updated Intel Management Engine Interface (6-series and 7-series) package, version 8.0.10.1464.
• Removed IDT High Definition Audio driver, version 6.10.6392.0.

05/11/2012

• Updated the links to Intel Smart Connect Technology, version 1.0.5.0 (driver) / 2.0.1083.0 (software).
• Added HP CoolSense Software, version 2.10.3 (2.10 C1).
• Updated Synaptics TouchPad / ClickPad driver, version 16.0.2.0.
• Updated Intel WiFi Link driver (and software), version 15.1.1.1.
• Added Intel USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller drivers, current version: 1.0.4.220.
• Updated HP Mobile Data Protection Sensor package, version 4.2.4.1 (driver) / 4.1.16.1 (software).

05/13/2012

• Updated Atheros AR8121 / AR8131 / AR8151 PCIe Gigabit Ethernet Controller driver, version 2.0.12.13 (thanks jpmtech).
• Updated Intel Centrino Wireless Bluetooth + High-Speed Adapter driver, version 2.0.15.30150 (2.1 A3).

These drivers will not work on the ENVY 15-30XX and ENVY 17-30XX notebooks. You must have an ENVY 15-32XX or ENVY 17-32XX Ivy Bridge notebook to use these two drivers. I'm currently updating the first post to prepare for these refreshes.

You can adjust the ClickPad's sensitivity settings through the Mouse Control Panel. Go to the Device Settings tab and click on the "Settings..." button to launch the Synaptics settings dialog box. Expand the Pointing branch and then the Sensitivity branch. Click on Touch Sensitivity and adjust the slider. Press OK when you are finished.

 

yeah seriously why are drivers that are clearly not supported for our specific notebook models being posted? this isn't the first time. I have to check the html file every time to make sure envy 15 is listed.

 

I'm trying to accommodate for all of the ENVY 15-3XXX and ENVY 17-3XXX users who visit this thread. Some users have variations in their hardware configuration, and I try my best to point out that only certain things from the first post should be installed on your notebook depending on how it's setup.

Some drivers do not have the ENVY 15 or ENVY 17 listed in their HTML or CVA files, but they will work despite not being mentioned. I can usually tell from the extracted INF files as to whether the drivers are supported or not.

 

Justinkw1 sorry about my post I do appreciate what you are doing here

anyway the new lan driver fixed my issue using jumbo packet over gigabit so happy!! with the previous lan driver using jumbo packet, I was actually slower on my gigabit network. Now im getting 80MB read/write speeds DD

 

Hi Guys,

Just wanted to thank the OP for their hard work - i've just got my Envy 17 and this thread has been an invaluable resource in setting it up after doing a clean install on my SSD and I really appreciate it

Also I wanted to offer my experiences on an issue that came up during install for me. After installing the HP Quick Launch software and HP On screen display/notifications software, I found that my beats audio volume slider was working but the beats audio button itself was not working.

I've just now installed the HP Support Assistant in order to install the HP Coolsense software and somehow the Beats Audio button is now working (bringing up the beats audio control panel). So I'm guessing that one of these two programs is required to make this function work?

Hope this helps anyone else in a similar situation! Also I was stumped about coolsense not installing till I read further down the thread that this needed the HP Support Assistant to work, maybe this could be added to Coolsense download link on the first page?

 

Found a Maintenance and Service manual for anyone interested.
It's for the Envy 15-3040NR: http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c03317211.pdf

Cheers

 

05/17/2012

• Updated Synaptics TouchPad / ClickPad driver, version 16.0.5.1.

05/18/2012

• Re-posted IDT High Definition Audio driver, version 6.10.6392.0.

Added. Thanks for the feedback.

 

05/19/2012

• Updated Intel USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller driver, version 1.0.4.225.

 

05/20/2012

• Added support for the ENVY 15-32XX and ENVY 17-32XX notebook series.
• Added the AMD Radeon HD Graphics driver package for the ENVY 15-32XX / ENVY 17-32XX, version 8.951.9.1000 (AMD) / 8.15.10.2669 (Intel SG).

As some of you already know, the ENVY 15-32XX and ENVY 17-32XX are notebook refreshes that will be featuring the 3rd generation Intel Core i5 and Core i7 processors. I have updated the first post ahead of time to prepare for these upcoming releases.

 

I've been having problems with my Envy 17 3D and my AStone USB 3.0 dual hard drive external dock hanging during a large file transfer. I've found updated firmware for the Renesas USB 3.0 host controllers at this site:

RENESAS/NEC Drivers & Firmwares

I used the firmware package "3.0.2.8.0.8 & 4.0.1.5.0.2" dated 20/8/11. The Windows updater included in the package won't work as there are two USB 3.0 host controllers in the Envy 17 3D. A manual command prompt flash is required and here is a good guide to manually flashing the ROMs:

Pete's Blog: Flashing a NEC/RENESAS USB 3.0 uPD720200/uPD720200A firmware

Use the W200FW35.exe /? for the command list & syntax. Use "/srom ?" to determine the host addresses - in my case, the host PCI addresses were 11-00-00 and 12-00-00. Then use the "/address XX-XX-XX" switch to specify each USB 3.0 host. E.g:

W200FW35.exe /srom 0 /address 11-00-00 /write F401502.MEM cfg.ini

 

Worked great on my HP Envy 15-3040NR. Excellent work!

Thank you and cheers

 

For those of us with Envy 17-3XXX I called and got an answer from HP on why the firmware was pulled (f.07). There was apparently a problem with language options in the firmware that affected languages other than English? Either way, I wanted to confirm with them that running f.07 was fine. There are no issues staying on f.07.

 

Hey guys,

there is an update for the Realtek Card Driver, but unfortunately, I don't know which one it is!?
Also the Intel USB3.0 driver got an update

cheers

 

Version 6.10.6395.0 of the IDT High Definition Audio Codec driver is available in the sp57345 package.

ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp57001-57500/sp57345.exe
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp57001-57500/sp57345.cva
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp57001-57500/sp57345.html

 

06/08/2012

• Added Realtek RTS5209 PCIe Card Reader driver, version 6.1.7601.28117.
• Added Realtek RTS5229 PCIe Card Reader driver, version 6.1.7601.29022.
• Updated IDT High Definition Audio driver, version 6.10.6395.0.

I added some information about the Card Reader drivers, and which driver you should (or should not) be using -- it depends on whether you have a 30XX or a 32XX model.

 

06/12/2012

• Updated Renesas Electronics USB 3.0 Host Controller driver, version 2.1.28.1 (thanks zujik).

This driver package is provided by Intel. Please note that the Renesas driver should only be installed on the 30XX series (and not the 32XX series).

 

06/19/2012

• Updated: Intel Rapid Storage Technology, version 11.2.0.1006.
• Updated: Intel USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller driver, version 1.0.5.235.

 

Regarding the "Broadcom 2070 / 20702 Bluetooth" drivers, does the note about the EasyBits Games folder still apply to installer version 6.5.1.2300 (6.5 K2), posted April 12, 2012? I installed it Windows 7 x64 system, and I've confirmed that there is no "EasyBits Games" folder (under C:\Program Files\WIDCOMM\Bluetooth Software, nor anywhere on my hard disk). There are a few registry DWORD values named "EnabledEasyBits" scattered throughout the registry, including one under "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Widcomm\BTConfig\General", but they are the only seemingly related reference I can find on my system.

I'm curious if Broadcom removed the Easybits bloatware and forgot to clean up these registry remnants, or perhaps if they just hid it better, making it tougher to identify and remove. Anyone know?

 

06/30/2012

• Added: BIOS for ENVY 15-32XX / ENVY 17-32XX, version F.06.

07/08/2012

• Updated: Intel Management Engine Interface (6-series and 7-series) package, version 8.0.13.1502 (thanks Blackra1n).
• Updated: Broadcom 2070 / 20702 Bluetooth driver package, version 6.5.1.2700.

I do not currently know what's going on with the EasyBits bloatware, but I left the note there just in case anyone else observes this behavior.

 

Intel removed the "My WiFi Dashboard" applicaiton from the centrino wireless driver in version 15.1.1
You can download the "My WiFi Dashboard" application seperately from Intel, Here is the link

http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?agr=Y&DwnldID=21246&ProdId=3408&lang=eng

 

Looks like there's a new Realtek 5209 card reader driver.

V6.1.8400.28121

Realtek

 

AMD Radeon HD Mobility Drivers Update

12.7 Beta & Cap files

I will test on a clean build the 12.7 drivers on my Envy 17 3xxx and report back results on stability and setup process.

12.7 Beta http://www2.ati.com/drivers/hotfix/catalyst_12.7_hotfixes/catalyst_12-7_beta_windows7_20120629.exe

12.7 Cap http://www2.ati.com/drivers/hotfix/catalyst_application_profiles/amd_catalyst_12.7_cap1.exe

 

New driver for IDT audio came out today...

IDT High-Definition (HD) Audio Driver HP ENVY 15t-3200 CTO Notebook PC - HP Customer Care (United States - English)

 

No issues with fresh build and 12.7. Install of HP drivers first NOT required. So far no issues after one week of testing.

 

New drivers released by Intel:

Intel Centrino Wireless N 6235/6300 (v1.5.2.0 - 7/20/2012): http://downloadmirror.intel.com/21560/eng/Wireless_15.2.0_Ds64.exe
Rapid Storage Technology (RST) (v11.5.0.1207 - 7/24/2012): http://downloadmirror.intel.com/21593/eng/STOR_Win7_8_11.5.0.1207_PV.exe
Chipset INF installer (v9.3.0.1021 - 7/24/2014): http://downloadmirror.intel.com/21594/eng/INF_allOS_9.3.0.1021_PV.exe

 

If you don't install HP's drivers, you will lose switchable graphics.

 

Are these drivers safe to install? The RST in this link is 11.5 and the versions listed on the first post is still in the 11.2 range. I can't seem to find official info on 11.5. Just worried it's too much of a jump in versions.

 

Changes have been made to the first post!

08/19/2012

• Updated: Intel Chipset Device Software package, version 9.3.0.1021.
• Updated: Intel Management Engine Interface (6-series and 7-series) package, version 8.1.0.1248.
• Updated: Intel WiFi Link driver (and software), version 15.2.0.19.
• Updated the download links to the Intel USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller driver, version 1.0.5.235.

It looks like Intel RST 11.5 has been removed for now. Hopefully an updated release will be available soon.

 

hi my proximity sensor dont works, can helpme whit this driver? or program i download the soft but dont works idont know how can works thnls

 

09/01/2012

• Updated: IDT High Definition Audio driver, version 6.10.6418.0.
• Updated: Realtek RTS5209 Card Reader driver, version 6.1.8400.28121.

 

New IDT drivers do nothing but crash during installation (clean installation).
Went back one driver version of IDT and there were no issues with installation.

 

Hi all. I have a problem with my Beats Audio Control Panel. Some of the volume control labels are in Chinese. This is probably because i bought my HP Envy 15-3205TX in Hong Kong. I cannot find any way to change the language settings. I can change the computer's default language settings, but I have found no way to make those labels in the beats audio control panel display in English. I contacted HP and they said that I would have to get the driver from HP's US website. I am hesitant to do that though because my model (HP Envy 15-3205TX) is not listed on the US website and I don't know which model to select the drivers from. When I look at similar models to mine the audio driver is exactly the same as listed for my model on HP's Hong Kong website: Driver - IDT High-Definition (HD) Audio Driver, even has the same file name: sp56900.exe. I'm assuming this is the driver I need to change as it is the only audio driver listed. I tried downloading that driver from the Hong Kong website but it didn't change anything. Those annoying labels are still in Chinese. Is it safe to download the driver for a similar model number from the US website and hope that it fixes my language problem?

 

new BIOS:

HP Notebook System BIOS Update (Intel Processors)
VERSION: F.09 REV: A for HP ENVY 15-30XX

http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp58001-58500/sp58337.html
http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp58001-58500/sp58337.exe

 

Thanks kontra, this BIOS update is (finally) available on the first post now.

09/22/2012

• Updated: BIOS for ENVY 15-30XX, version F.09.

09/23/2012

• Updated: BIOS for ENVY 15-32XX / ENVY 17-32XX, version F.08.
• Updated: Intel Rapid Storage Technology, version 11.6.0.1030.

 

very helpful although the newest driver is now 4.0.2.0 at the station driver site.

i discovered the reneasas bug when i was trying to write 0's on a drive which kept on failing. initially i thought it was my drive dying until i found this. guys make sure you flash your drive

 

I have searched and searched to no avail. Does anyone know how to get the OSD to reinstall? Like when you dim the display or turn up the volume it has the on screen display to reflect what you are doing.

Thanks in advance.

 

What you need is the HP On-Screen Display Utility. The download link is available below.

Version: 1.3.5 (1.30 A5)
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp55001-55500/sp55152.exe

 

10/04/2012

• Added: Qualcomm Atheros AR8131 / AR8151 PCIe Gigabit Ethernet Controller driver, version 2.1.0.4 for Windows 8.
• Updated: Qualcomm Atheros AR8131 / AR8151 PCIe Gigabit Ethernet Controller driver, version 2.1.0.7 for Windows 8.
• Updated: Realtek RTS5209 PCIe Card Reader driver, version 6.2.8400.28124 for Windows 7 and Windows 8.
• Updated: Realtek RTS5229 PCIe Card Reader driver, version 6.2.9200.29038 for Windows 7 and Windows 8.

Providing feedback is encouraged on these drivers, especially as they are now beginning to support Windows 8. Please share your experiences!

 

10/07/2012

• Updated: Intel Centrino Wireless Bluetooth + High-Speed Adapter driver package, version 2.2.16.30255 (driver) / 2.2.0.0266 (software).
  

10/08/2012

• Updated: Intel Management Engine Interface (6-series and 7-series), version 8.1.0.1281 (package) / 8.1.0.1263 (MEI driver) for Windows 7 and Windows 8.
• Updated: Intel Wireless Display Software, version 3.5.32.0 for Windows 7 and Windows 8.
• Updated: Intel Wireless Display Software, version 3.5.34.0 for Windows 7 and Windows 8.
• Updated: Synaptics TouchPad / ClickPad driver, version 16.2.3.0.
• Added: Windows 8 compatibility for current versions of the Intel Chipset Device Software.
• Added: Intel WiFi Link driver and PROSet software package, version 15.5.3.43 for Windows 8.

Toshiba is distributing the Intel Wireless Display Software, and Lenovo is currently providing the Intel WiFi Link drivers for Windows 8. Additionally, the download link to Intel Wireless Display Software version 3.5.32.0 is not up on the HP FTP yet; hopefully it will be within the next few days.

Looking ahead:

• Intel WiFi Link driver, version 15.5.4.45 for Windows 8.
• Broadcom Bluetooth software package, version 12.0.0.2100 (sp59021)

 

Changes to the first post:

10/20/2012

• Added: Intel WiFi Link driver, version 15.5.0.42 for Windows 8 x64 (previous release).

10/21/2012

• Added: IDT High Definition Audio driver, version 6.10.6417.0 (previous release).
• Added: Windows 8 compatibility for current versions of the IDT High Definition Audio driver.
• Updated: Intel Smart Connect Technology driver package, version 3.0.30.1526 for Windows 7 and Windows 8.
• Updated: Intel Smart Connect Technology driver package, version 3.0.41.1571 for Windows 7 and Windows 8.
• Updated: Synaptics TouchPad / ClickPad driver, version 16.2.10.12.
• Updated: Synaptics TouchPad / ClickPad driver, version 16.2.15.0.
• Updated: download links to Intel Wireless Display Software, version 3.5.34.0.

Due to the general availability of Windows 8, there will be more updates occurring to the first post throughout this week. The following items (pending verification) will be going up on or before October 26...but in the meantime:

 

I can confirm that on the 32xx envy the new 12.11 beta4 drivers for the AMD Radeon HD 7850m work well. Simply install over the HP stock drivers. An added bonus is that you get to see a full list of apps that you can set for the Intel 4xxx or AMD adapter depending on what your needs were. This capability is in the stock driver in a limited form but unstable. 3dmark tests on the 12.11 driver on the 32xx far surpass the results on the stock driver.

LInk: AMD Catalyst

 

On the Envy 17 30xx, I've not been able to make it work with Windows 8 RTM: black screen after install. Installed over the default W8 drivers (cannot install HP)

 

10/24/2012

• Updated: Reference AMD Radeon HD graphics driver package, version 9.002.0.0000 (Catalyst 12.10) / 7.12.0.7708 (HDMI Audio) for Windows 7.
• Added: Reference AMD Radeon HD graphics driver package, version 9.002.0.0000 (Catalyst 12.10) / 8.0.0.8808 (HDMI Audio) for Windows 8.

10/25/2012

• Added: Synaptics TouchPad / ClickPad driver, version 16.2.10.13 (previous release).
• Updated: IDT High Definition Audio driver, version 6.10.6423.0.
• Updated: HP Mobile Data Protection Sensor driver, version 4.2.8.1 for Windows 7 and Windows 8.
• Updated: HP Mobile Data Protection Sensor driver, version 4.2.9.1 for Windows 7 and Windows 8.
• Updated: Broadcom 2070 / 20702 Bluetooth driver package, version 12.0.0.2100 for Windows 8.
• Updated: HP Quick Launch Software, version 3.0.5 (3.00 A5) for Windows 7 and Windows 8.

 

10/26/2012

• Added: AMD Radeon HD graphics driver package for ENVY 15-30XX (7690M), version 9.000.0.0000 (AMD) / 9.17.10.2817 (Intel SG) / 8.0.0.8808 (HDMI Audio) for Windows 8 x64.
• Added: Intel Centrino Wireless Bluetooth + High-Speed Adapter driver package, version 2.5.21.40054 (2.5 D2) for Windows 8.

 

Same here.Installing on top of Windows 8 RTM results in a the display going black. The system stayes in this state even after rebooting. Had to abort the windows 8 boot process and then reboot again to get the windows 8 repair options. Then select advanced option to rewind back to the last restore point.

Also note that windows 8 will try to automatically update the AMD driver which also results in the display getting disabled and a black screen. I had to hide the AMD update to prevent the automatic updates.

My Hardware: HP ENVY 17, BIOS F.06, Graphics Radeon HD 7690M XT