[Drivers] HP dv3-2XXX, Compaq CQ35 / CQ36 (INTEL)

Last Updated: July 25, 2011

Please note that due to the number of driver threads that need to be managed as well as the lack of support HP now provides for these notebooks, updating this thread is going to be less of a priority. However, updates for this particular thread will still occur if something very important is released.

Based on dannyres's thread and my other driver threads, I've decided to post the latest drivers that are compatible with the following notebooks using an Intel processor below. It is part of my ongoing, informal commitment to help assist those who had performed clean installs on their HP notebooks. Please let me know if you find newer drivers or other devices so I can update this post!

Compatible notebook products ("x" denotes a numeric digit):

• HP Pavilion Entertainment Notebooks
  • dv3-20xx, dv3-21xx, dv3-22xx series
  • dv3-23xx series
  
  
• Compaq Presario Notebooks
  • CQ35-xxx series
  • CQ36-xxx series

NOTE: All of these drivers come from HP's website, Microsoft Update, and from other reputable websites (including other manufacturers). All of the drivers here are WHQL Certified or digitally signed drivers, available as of the date when this post was updated. These drivers should be compatible with the notebook series stated above, but I am not responsible for technical difficulties that can occur as a result of improper driver installation!

Following along the same lines as the other driver threads, the process of installing and updating drivers is for ADVANCED/EXPERIENCED users only. Average users can use the drivers located at the HP support portals -- they're the safest and simplest way to go in terms of drivers for your specific model. Some of these drivers may work with notebooks other than the stated brand and models, but this is NOT guaranteed. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK -- only install these drivers if you know how to revert the changes that you have made should any problems be encountered.


Intel Chipset Device Software

Important Information
To ensure that all device drivers are updated, simply execute the downloaded setup file using the -overall parameter. Example: If you saved the downloaded file as infinst911autol.exe to the root directory of C: drive, you can launch the Run command (Windows key + R) and insert "C:\infinst911autol.exe -overall" in the Open field (without the quotes). Press OK to begin the interactive installation process. Starting with Intel Chipset Device Software package version 9.2.0.1016, the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver may become overwritten with the driver that exists in the package if it is installed. Should such an instance occur, reinstall the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver afterwards.
Current Releases
OS Support	Version	Date Posted	Documentation	Download Link
Windows Vista x86/x64 Windows 7 x86/x64	9.2.0.1031	23 Jul 2011	CVA, HTML	ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp53501-54000/sp53918.exe
Previous Releases
OS Support	Version	Date Posted	Documentation	Download Link
Windows Vista x86/x64 Windows 7 x86/x64	9.2.0.1030	25 Apr 2011	Release Notes, README	EXE, ZIP
	9.2.0.1025	27 Mar 2011	Release Notes, README	EXE, ZIP

Intel Rapid Storage Technology (SATA AHCI)

Important Information
Intel Rapid Storage Technology is the new name that replaces the Intel Matrix Storage Manager. It is highly recommended that you install this even if RAID is not configured on your system. See Intel® Rapid Storage Technology (Intel® RST) - Product overview for more information. If you are having problems with the Interactive Setup wizard, use the INF Install method instead. This allows the driver to be installed using the Device Manager - Update Driver wizard. Once the driver is installed, you can try the Interactive Setup wizard again to ensure that the software is correctly installed.
Current Releases
OS Support	Version	Date Posted	Documentation	Download Link
Windows Vista x86/x64 Windows 7 x86/x64	10.6.0.1002	28 Jun 2011		http://downloadmirror.intel.com/20181/eng/STOR_allOS_10.6.0.1002_PV.exe
Windows Vista x86 Windows 7 x86			INF Install	http://downloadmirror.intel.com/20181/eng/STOR_XP32_10.6.0.1002_PV.zip
Windows Vista x64 Windows 7 x64			INF Install	http://downloadmirror.intel.com/20181/eng/STOR_XP64_10.6.0.1002_PV.zip
Previous Releases
OS Support	Version	Date Posted	Documentation	Download Link
Windows Vista x86/x64 Windows 7 x86/x64	10.5.0.1027	14 Jun 2011		http://downloadmirror.intel.com/20072/eng/STOR_Vista_Win7_10.5.0.1027_PV.exe
Windows Vista x86 Windows 7 x86			INF Install	http://downloadmirror.intel.com/20072/eng/f6flpy-x86_10.5.0.1027.zip
Windows Vista x64 Windows 7 x64			INF Install	http://downloadmirror.intel.com/20072/eng/f6flpy-x64_10.5.0.1027.zip
Windows Vista x86/x64 Windows 7 x86/x64	10.1.2.1004	27 Mar 2011	CVA, HTML	ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp52001-52500/sp52144.exe

Intel WiFi Link

Important Information
Only for notebooks with an Intel WiFi Link or Intel WiFi/WiMAX adapter! Do not install this if your notebook does not contain an Intel-based wireless adapter! Use the Device Manager to verify your notebook's wireless hardware.
Current Releases
OS Support	Version	Date Posted	Documentation	Download Link
Windows Vista x86	13.5.0	27 Mar 2011	Release Notes	Driver Only, Driver + Software
Windows Vista x64			Release Notes	Driver Only, Driver + Software
Windows 7 x86			Release Notes	Driver Only, Driver + Software
Windows 7 x64			Release Notes	Driver Only, Driver + Software
Previous Releases
OS Support	Version	Date Posted	Documentation	Download Link

Broadcom Wireless LAN

Important Information
Only for notebooks with a Broadcom BCM wireless adapter! Do not install this if your notebook does not contain a Broadcom-based wireless adapter! Use the Device Manager to verify your notebook's wireless hardware. Driver versions 5.100.249.2 and 5.100.82.63 originate from and are distributed by Acer.
Current Releases
OS Support	Version	Date Posted	Documentation	Download Link
Windows Vista x86/x64 Windows 7 x86/x64	5.100.82.82	25 Jun 2011	CVA, HTML	ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp53501-54000/sp53663.exe
Previous Releases
OS Support	Version	Date Posted	Documentation	Download Link
Windows Vista x86/x64 Windows 7 x86/x64	5.100.82.63	15 Jun 2011		http://global-download.acer.com/GDFiles/Driver/Wireless LAN/Wireless LAN_Broadcom_5.100.82.63_W7x86W7x64_A.zip?acerid=634406174695200044
	5.100.249.2	18 Aug 2010		http://global-download.acer.com/GDFiles/Driver/Wireless LAN/Wireless LAN_Broadcom_5.100.249.2_W7x86W7x64_A.zip?acerid=634141726387750997

Atheros Wireless LAN

Important Information
There may be newer versions of this driver available however none of them specifically support the ones built into these notebook models. This is the most compatible driver currently available. Only for notebooks with an Atheros AR wireless adapter! Do not install this if your notebook does not contain an Atheros-based wireless adapter! Use the Device Manager to verify your notebook's wireless hardware.
Current Releases
OS Support	Version	Date Posted	Documentation	Download Link
Windows Vista x86/x64 Windows 7 x86/x64	9.2.0.412	15 Jun 2011	CVA, HTML	ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp53001-53500/sp53261.exe
Previous Releases
OS Support	Version	Date Posted	Documentation	Download Link
Windows Vista x86/x64 Windows 7 x86/x64	9.2.0.310	28 Mar 2011	CVA, HTML	ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp52001-52500/sp52131.exe
	9.1.0.328	21 Nov 2010	CVA, HTML	ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp50001-50500/sp50498.exe

NVIDIA GeForce 9200M / G 103M / G 105M

Important Information
[COLOR="Red"]Do not install this if you have an Intel Graphics Media Accelerator or ATI/AMD graphics card![/COLOR] It is strongly recommended that you remove all previous versions of the NVIDIA GeForce graphics driver prior to installing the newest version. Driver packages directly originating from NVIDIA additionally include the following components and will be installed as necessary: NVIDIA HDMI Audio driver PhysX System Software Links to general discussions for these drivers on NBR are shown in the Documentation column of each release. The official NVIDIA download links provided are United States mirrors. Other mirrors may exist in your region to provide a faster download experience.
Current Releases
OS Support	Version	Date Posted	Documentation	Download Link
Windows Vista x86 Windows 7 x86	8.17.12.7533 (275.33) 1.2.23.3 (HDMI Audio) 9.10.0514 (PhysX)	15 Jun 2011	NBR Discussion Release Notes	http://us.download.nvidia.com/Windo...ok-win7-winvista-32bit-international-whql.exe
Windows Vista x64 Windows 7 x64				http://us.download.nvidia.com/Windo...ok-win7-winvista-64bit-international-whql.exe
Previous Releases
OS Support	Version	Date Posted	Documentation	Download Link
Windows Vista x86 Windows 7 x86	8.17.12.7061 (270.61) 1.2.22.1 (HDMI Audio) 9.10.0514 (PhysX)	19 Apr 2011	NBR Discussion	http://us.download.nvidia.com/Windo...ok-win7-winvista-32bit-international-whql.exe
Windows Vista x64 Windows 7 x64				http://us.download.nvidia.com/Windo...ok-win7-winvista-64bit-international-whql.exe
Windows Vista x86 Windows 7 x86	8.17.12.6776 (267.76) 1.1.13.1 (HDMI Audio) 9.10.0514 (PhysX)	27 Mar 2011	NBR Discussion Release Notes	http://us.download.nvidia.com/Windows/267.76/267.76_notebook_win7_32bit_international_whql.exe
Windows Vista x64 Windows 7 x64				http://us.download.nvidia.com/Windows/267.76/267.76_notebook_win7_64bit_international_whql.exe

ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4550

Important Information
[COLOR="red"]Do not install this if you have an Intel Graphics Media Accelerator or an NVIDIA graphics card![/COLOR] It is strongly recommended that you remove all previous versions of the ATI graphics driver before installing the newest version. There may be newer versions of this driver available however none of them specifically support the ATI Mobility Radeon cards built into these notebooks. This is the most compatible driver currently available. This package includes the following: ATI graphics driver for Mobility Radeon HD 4550 (version mentioned below) ATI Catalyst Control Center configuration software ATI HDMI Audio driver
Current Releases
OS Support	Version	Date Posted	Documentation	Download Link
Windows 7 x86/x64	8.713.0.0	26 Apr 2010	CVA, HTML	ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp48001-48500/sp48156.exe
Previous Releases
OS Support	Version	Date Posted	Documentation	Download Link
Windows 7 x86/x64	8.672.3.0	24 Jan 2010	CVA, HTML	ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp46501-47000/sp46734.exe

Intel Graphics Media Accelerator / Intel HD Graphics

Important Information
Do not install this if your notebook contains an ATI/AMD graphics card or NVIDIA graphics card! It is strongly recommended that you remove all previous versions of the Intel graphics driver prior to installing the newest version. In addition to the graphics driver, these packages include the following components and will be installed as necessary depending on your system configuration: Intel HDMI Audio driver Intel Control Center software Intel Turbo Boost Technology driver Driver packages originating from Intel are also provided in ZIP file format as an alterative to the executable format (as provided below). See http://downloadcenter.intel.com/SearchResult.aspx?lang=eng&ProductFamily=Graphics&ProductLine=Laptop graphics controllers&ProductProduct=Intel® HD Graphics&ProdId=3231&LineId=1101&FamilyId=39 for details.
Current Releases
OS Support	Version	Date Posted	Documentation	Download Link
Windows Vista x86 Windows 7 x86	8.15.10.2413 (15.17.17[.64].2413) 6.14.0.3072 (Audio)	25 Jul 2011	Release Notes, README	EXE, ZIP
Windows Vista x64 Windows 7 x64			Release Notes, README	EXE, ZIP

IDT High Definition Audio Codec

Important Information
Although not required, it is recommended that you remove any previous versions of the driver before installing the newest version.
Current Releases
OS Support	Version	Date Posted	Documentation	Download Link
Windows Vista x86/x64 Windows 7 x86/x64	6.10.6330.0	15 Jun 2011	CVA, HTML	ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp52501-53000/sp52658.exe
Previous Releases
OS Support	Version	Date Posted	Documentation	Download Link
Windows Vista x86/x64 Windows 7 x86/x64	6.10.6329.0	15 Jun 2011	CVA, HTML	ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp52001-52500/sp52399.exe
Windows Vista x86/x64 Windows 7 x86/x64	6.10.6327.0	08 May 2011	CVA, HTML	ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp52001-52500/sp52424.exe

Realtek USB 2.0 Card Reader

Important Information
Make sure that you download the package that is applicable to the OS you are currently using. Releases directly offered by Realtek can be found at http://218.210.127.131/downloads/do...=25&Level=4&Conn=3&DownTypeID=3&GetDown=false.
Current Releases
OS Support	Version	Date Posted	Documentation	Download Link
Windows Vista x86/x64 Windows 7 x86/x64	6.1.7600.30127	19 Jun 2011	CVA, HTML	ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp52501-53000/sp52934.exe

Realtek PCIe Gigabit Ethernet Family Controller

Important Information
Make sure that you download the package that is applicable to the OS you are currently using. It is recommended that you uninstall all previous versions of the driver before installing the newest version. If you don't, the installation wizard will uninstall any old versions for you. You may have to relaunch the installation wizard to proceed with the actual installation of the new driver.
Current Releases
OS Support	Version	Date Posted	Documentation	Download Link
Windows Vista x86/x64	6.247	15 Apr 2011		Realtek
Windows 7 x86/x64	7.046	25 Jun 2011

ENE CIR Receiver

Important Information
It is strongly recommended that you uninstall all previous versions of the ENE CIR Receiver driver first before installing the newest version! A system restart is recommended after the installation process. Driver version 2.7.4.3 originates from and is distributed by Acer.
Current Releases
OS Support	Version	Date Posted	Documentation	Download Link
Windows Vista x86/x64 Windows 7 x86/x64	2.7.4.3	18 Aug 2010		http://global-download.acer.com/GDF...2.7.4.3_W7x64_A.zip?acerid=634106122219404551
Previous Releases
OS Support	Version	Date Posted	Documentation	Download Link
Windows Vista x86/x64 Windows 7 x86/x64	2.7.4.0	25 Sep 2009	CVA, HTML	ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp44501-45000/sp44983.exe
	2.7.3.519		CVA, HTML	ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp45001-45500/sp45214.exe

HP Quick Launch Buttons

Current Releases
OS Support	Version	Date Posted	Documentation	Download Link
Windows Vista x86/x64 Windows 7 x86/x64	6.50.18.1	29 Sep 2010	CVA, HTML	ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp49001-49500/sp49456.exe
Previous Releases
OS Support	Version	Date Posted	Documentation	Download Link
Windows Vista x86/x64 Windows 7 x86/x64	6.50.17.1	28 Jun 2010	CVA, HTML	ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp49001-49500/sp49104.exe
	6.50.16.1	15 Apr 2010	CVA, HTML	ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp48001-48500/sp48159.exe

Broadcom 2070 Bluetooth

Important Information
[COLOR="Red"]Only install this if your notebook contains an HP Integrated Bluetooth module or a Broadcom 2070 Bluetooth module! Use the Device Manager to verify that this is the case.[/COLOR] It is strongly recommended that you completely uninstall all previous versions of the driver prior to installing the latest package. This is to ensure that a successful installation will result.
Current Releases
OS Support	Version	Date Posted	Documentation	Download Link
Windows Vista x86/x64 Windows 7 x86/x64	6.3.0.8201	25 Jun 2011	CVA, HTML	ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp53501-54000/sp53550.exe
Previous Releases
OS Support	Version	Date Posted	Documentation	Download Link
Windows Vista x86/x64 Windows 7 x86/x64	6.3.0.8200	08 May 2011	CVA, HTML	ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp52501-53000/sp52717.exe
	6.3.0.6300	06 Sep 2010	CVA, HTML	ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp50001-50500/sp50180.exe

Synaptics TouchPad

Important Information
This is the most compatible driver currently available for these notebooks. Newer versions may exist and work, but they are not fully compatible with certain functions (for customization, etc). Although not required, it is recommended that you uninstall all previous versions of the Synaptics TouchPad driver before installing the newest version.
Current Releases
OS Support	Version	Date Posted	Documentation	Download Link
Windows Vista x86/x64 Windows 7 x86/x64	15.3.1.4	12 Jul 2011	CVA, HTML	ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp53001-53500/sp53289.exe
Previous Releases
OS Support	Version	Date Posted	Documentation	Download Link
Windows Vista x86/x64 Windows 7 x86/x64	15.2.8.0	08 May 2011	CVA, HTML	ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp52001-52500/sp52429.exe
	15.2.4.4	06 Feb 2011	CVA, HTML	ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp51001-51500/sp51498.exe

Wacom Touch Screen

Important Information
[COLOR="Red"]Only install this if your notebook has a display with touch screen functionality![/COLOR]
Current Releases
OS Support	Version	Date Posted	Documentation	Download Link
Windows Vista x86/x64 Windows 7 x86/x64	3.0.7.2		CVA, HTML	ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp45001-45500/sp45210.exe
Previous Releases
OS Support	Version	Date Posted	Documentation	Download Link
Windows Vista x86/x64 Windows 7 x86/x64

Validity Fingerprint Reader

Important Information
[COLOR="Red"]Only install this if your notebook has a fingerprint reader![/COLOR] The current release supports the following Validity fingerprint sensors: VFS201, VFS300, VFS301, VFS421, VFS451. Remove all previous versions prior to installing the latest release. If the driver does not successfully install, use the Device Manager - Update Driver wizard instead.
Current Releases
OS Support	Version	Date Posted	Documentation	Download Link
Windows Vista x86/x64 Windows 7 x86/x64	4.1.139 (package) 2.1.0.2 (driver)	15 May 2010	CVA, HTML	ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp48501-49000/sp48509.exe
Previous Releases
OS Support	Version	Date Posted	Documentation	Download Link
Windows Vista x86/x64 Windows 7 x86/x64
	3.1.374 (package) 2.1.0.2 (driver)	12 Mar 2010	CVA, HTML	ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp47001-47500/sp47224.exe

HP SimplePass Software by DigitalPersona

Important Information
[COLOR="Red"]Only install this if your notebook has a fingerprint reader![/COLOR]
Current Releases
OS Support	Version	Date Posted	Documentation	Download Link
Windows Vista x86 Windows 7 x86	5.2.0.205	23 Jul 2011	CVA, HTML	ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp53001-53500/sp53211.exe
Windows Vista x64 Windows 7 x64		20 Jul 2011	CVA, HTML	ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp53001-53500/sp53210.exe
Previous Releases
OS Support	Version	Date Posted	Documentation	Download Link
Windows Vista x86/x64 Windows 7 x86/x64	5.1.0.175	23 Aug 2010	CVA, HTML	ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp50001-50500/sp50048.exe
Windows Vista x86 Windows 7 x86	4.11.3805	11 Oct 2009		http://d11tvxmfjhi64o.cloudfront.net/X86/Setup.exe
Windows Vista x64 Windows 7 x64				http://d11tvxmfjhi64o.cloudfront.net/X64/Setup.exe

HP ATSC/Analog TV Tuner and HP DVB-T/Analog TV Tuner

Important Information
This TV tuner is originally made by AVerMedia. There is sometimes a newer version of the driver available on their website, however if you use that driver it will not be recognized as "HP ATSC/Analog TV Tuner" or "HP DVB-T/Analog TV Tuner." [COLOR="Red"]Only install this if your notebook comes with an integrated TV tuner provided by HP.[/COLOR]
Current Releases
OS Support	Version	Date Posted	Documentation	Download Link
Windows Vista x86 Windows 7 x86	1.3.0.76	17 Oct 2009	CVA, HTML	ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp45001-45500/sp45500.exe
Windows Vista x64 Windows 7 x64	1.3.64.76
Previous Releases
OS Support	Version	Date Posted	Documentation	Download Link
Windows Vista x86 Windows 7 x86		30 Jul 2009
Windows Vista x64 Windows 7 x64

HP Mobile Data Protection Sensor

Important Information
This driver is equivalently known as HP ProtectSmart for consumer notebooks and HP 3D DriveGuard for business notebooks. Drivers provided by the Microsoft Update Catalog must be installed using the Device Manager - Update Driver wizard. These releases do not include the additional software or control panel. Make sure you have the Intel Matrix Storage Manager or Intel Rapid Storage Technology installed first before you install this.
Current Releases
OS Support	Version	Date Posted	Documentation	Download Link
Windows Vista x86/x64 Windows 7 x86/x64	4.2.2.1 (driver) 4.1.10.1 (software)	25 Jul 2011	CVA, HTML	ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp53501-54000/sp53795.exe
Previous Releases
OS Support	Version	Date Posted	Documentation	Download Link
Windows Vista x86/x64 Windows 7 x86/x64	4.2.2.1 (driver) 4.1.9.1 (software)	12 Jul 2011	CVA, HTML	ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp53001-53500/sp53462.exe
	4.2.1.1	15 Jun 2011		http://download.windowsupdate.com/m..._6a7264a1a7039a48c54296d07ef386ab62a82ae3.cab

BIOS

Important Information
The BIOS images released must be flashed in a Windows environment. [COLOR="Red"]Only use the BIOS release that is applicable to your particular notebook model. Do NOT attempt to flash a BIOS image that is not supported or designated for your model. Doing so will render your system unusable![/COLOR] Be sure to carefully read the guidelines displayed by the BIOS update utility to ensure a successful flash.
Current Releases
Notebook Model	Version	Date Posted	Documentation	Download Link
dv3-20xx dv3-21xx dv3-22xx CQ35	F.15	19 Jan 2011	CVA,HTML	ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp51501-52000/sp51578.exe
dv3-23xx CQ36	F.0C	27 Mar 2011	CVA,HTML	ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp52001-52500/sp52040.exe
Previous Releases
Notebook Model	Version	Date Posted	Documentation	Download Link
dv3-20xx dv3-21xx dv3-22xx CQ35	F.14 A	23 Jul 2010	CVA,HTML	ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp49001-49500/sp49448.exe
	F.13 A	07 Jan 2010	CVA,HTML	ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp46501-47000/sp46562.exe
dv3-23xx CQ36	F.0B	21 Sep 2010	CVA,HTML	ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp50001-50500/sp50277.exe
	F.0A A	23 Jul 2010	CVA,HTML	ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp49001-49500/sp49466.exe

HP Notebook Software

For access to recommended software such as MediaSmart, LightScribe System Software, and UEFI utilities: visit the Popular HP Notebook Software thread.

 

Hey thanks.... are these drivers listed in the order you should install them?

Also what's the difference between the Intel WIFI LINK 5100, Broadcom Wireless LAN, and Atheros AR5009 Wireless LAN? and how do you know which one you have?thanks

 

The drivers are not listed in any particular order at this point. I personally think the BIOS should be the most important if it's not updated. Then, you should go ahead and update the actual drivers.

HP notebooks come with different wireless adapters depending on whether you opted for a model with 802.11n, 802.11g, etc. You can check what type of wireless device you have by using the Device Manager located in the Control Panel. It should be categorized under Network Adapters. ONLY install the one that is in your notebook -- don't install the others.

 

I was refering to if you did a clean install of vista (retail)... so you could do away with all that bloatware (i know you can just uninstall them... but still).

As for the wireless thing, thanks, found out I had broadcom.

 

If you did a clean install, all of the bloatware will be removed. All of that bloatware is NOT included in the original post (unless you consider HP MediaSmart and HP QuickTouch as bloatware, which some people do -- but I see them useful to some extent ).

 

To fresh install i would need a vista cd or burned image ? and can i use my existing vista key which came with my laptop to register windows ?

 

For a fresh install, you would need a retail Windows Vista disc or an image that was burned to disc. You might be able to use the existing key which came with your laptop, however you can use the ABR tool by orev if you want to backup and restore your existing license -- see the clean install thread for details.

 

After testing some of these drivers on Windows 7 RTM, I added Windows 7 compatibility designations to the following:

• Intel WiFi Link 5100
• Synaptics TouchPad
• HP Integrated Bluetooth Module
• HP Quick Launch Buttons

Please let me know if any of the other drivers listed on the original post are compatible with Windows 7 (if they aren't already designated). Thanks!

 

is mediasmart the same crap as windows media center?

i want to reinstall the smartmenu from sw_setup folder but everything i do always says the program is stopped and will find solution blah blah blah...what do i need to do to get it to work or should i jsut stick with media center?

 

MediaSmart is not the same as Windows Media Center, it is sort of more like HP's multimedia extension developed by Cyberlink -- it used to formerly be HP QuickPlay/DVD Play.

SmartMenu is posted online on HP's website (and is now on the original post). Try the one that HP has provided online: ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp42001-42500/sp42238.exe

 

Original post has been updated; see changes below. Please note that the Realtek Ethernet/LAN driver link for Windows 7 may not be working due to a server issue regarding the download path. If this error occurs, try again a little later.

08/13/2009

• Updated Realtek Ethernet/LAN driver to version 7.005 for Windows 7.
• Added IDT High Definition Audio Codec version 5.10.6209.0 for Windows XP.
• Added Windows 7 designation to the IDT High Definition Audio Codec.

 

An NVIDIA graphics driver update for Windows Vista and Windows 7 is now available on the original post. This driver originates from the Microsoft Update Catalog.

08/21/2009

• Updated NVIDIA GeForce graphics driver to version 186.42 for Windows Vista and Windows 7.

It is strongly recommended that you first uninstall all previous drivers prior to installing this new one.

 

A BIOS update has been posted on HP's website for the Intel-based dv3 and CQ35 notebook series. Download page has been added to the original post.

 

Original post has been updated with new Ethernet/LAN drivers.

08/23/2009

• Updated Realtek Ethernet/LAN driver to version 5.736 for Windows XP and version 6.226 for Windows Vista.

 

Updated audio drivers now up on the original post. Like the last release, these originate from Microsoft Update. Thanks to seasalt29 and BamAlmighty for posting information about these drivers.

08/25/2009

• Updated IDT High Definition Audio Codec to version 5.10.6225.0 for Windows XP and version 6.10.6225.0 for Windows Vista/Windows 7.

 

New NVIDIA graphics drivers are now available (already) on the original post. Please check out the general discussion thread if you want more detailed information about the drivers.

08/27/2009

• Updated NVIDIA GeForce graphics driver to version 186.81 for Windows XP and version 186.82 for Windows Vista and Windows 7.

 

i tried the HP SmartMenu from their site and i still can't get it to load. at least now i don't get an error message. just nothing happens.

how come you don't include bluray drivers? my burner burned coasters 70% of the time when i uninstalled MediaSmart and Cyberlink DVD Suite. When i reinstalled all of them it now burns better...but still not perfect.

also the BIOS is down

 

I am not aware of any Blu-Ray drivers that have been released. There shouldn't be specific drivers anyway, since it's up to the program that you use to burn or play to provide the Blu-Ray support.

I also noticed that the BIOS is down, but their download page is still up. I am going to keep it on the original post and hope that HP fixes the problem. It is getting annoying that HP keeps taking off new BIOS releases without really no explanation.

 

inexplicably after a restart the SmartMenu works. i don't use it but i was obsessed to get it to work. The new display drivers are fantastic on my LCD TV.

Only one big problem i don't know if anyone would have this problem but my HDMI audio isn't working anymore. I tried to rollback drivers for IDT and nVidia HDMI but it didn't help. Display driver problem?

thanks for all the work you're putting in and quick replies.

 

The display driver would not cause a problem with the HDMI audio. You might want to make sure that Windows is switching from laptop speaker mode to HDMI audio mode when you output to HDMI. You can do this by changing the default playback output in the Sound control panel.

 

i did some more research and it seems like there may be a parallel here but there were people who recently had problems with the desktop drivers not outputting to hdmi. however, it was fixed with the newest release of forceware.

i guess i'll use headphone out until the next release of nvidia drivers.

yea i did use manual switching. i even did the speaker test with the hdmi device and nothing happened.

 

Update now on the original post.

09/01/2009

• Updated HP ProtectSmart (3D DriveGuard) Hard Drive Protection to version 4.0.3.1.

This new package can simply be executed; it does not need to be extracted and installed using the Device Manager.

Edit: Updated the original post again with new LightScribe System Software. Only install this if you have a LightScribe-enabled disc drive.

• Updated LightScribe System Software to version 1.18.8.1.

 

A few changes to the original post, some due to feedback from NBR forum users.

09/03/2009

• Removed HP QuickTouch.
• Updated Realtek USB 2.0 Card Reader driver to version 6.1.7600.30103.
• Updated Realtek driver links due to redirecting issues.

The main reason I am removing HP QuickTouch is because it is not really a driver, but more of an optional add-on that isn't very useful. Also I updated Realtek driver links due to problems of properly redirecting to the appropriate drivers.

 

A second update for today -- I reverted the BIOS release back to F.06 due to an unknown reason on HP's part . The Intel CSIU package has been released four days ahead of the projected release date.

• Reverted BIOS to version F.06.
• Updated Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility to version 9.1.1.1019.
• Updated HP Quick Launch Buttons to version 6.50.4.2.

You can view the Intel CSIU release notes here.

On another note, HP will be adding Intel WiFi Link 1000 cards to the dv3t and CQ35. As a result, I will be posting new Intel WiFi Link 1000 drivers soon that will add this support. The current version is 12.5.0.57 on Intel's website; HP will be releasing version 12.5.0.59 on or before October 22, the same day when Windows 7 reaches general availability ( SP44948).

Edit: Also, coming on or before October 22: HP Integrated Bluetooth Module driver version 6.2.0.9602 (7.0 C, SP44774).

 

A few driver updates now on the original post.

09/06/2009

• Updated HP Integrated Bluetooth Module to version 6.2 E (thanks dannyres).
• Added Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility version 9.1.1.1015 for troubled Windows 7 users.
• Updated NVIDIA graphics driver to version 186.91 for Windows Vista and Windows 7.
• Updated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator for Mobile Intel 4 Series Express Chipset Family to version 15.15.4(.64).1872 for Windows 7.

Remember to uninstall all previous versions of the NVIDIA graphics driver prior to installing the newest package.

It has also come to my attention that there may be some drivers on the original post which are older than the ones that come with Windows 7. I am investigating this issue at the moment, and will update as necessary when I have more info.

 

I have used the drivers given in the main message for my notebook HP Pavilion dv3-2105ee after a clean installation of WIN XP, still have a problem with the Video and Audi adapters

As far as I know
Video adapter is NVIDIA GeForce G 105M
Audio is GeForce HD Audio

have anyone been able to have the Video and Audio adapters working after downgrade to WIN XP

Appreciate your support

 

The audio card for your notebook is more likely from IDT, and is not the NVIDIA High Definition Audio. If you tried installing the NVIDIA v186.81 drivers, it should have also installed the NVIDIA audio driver too (which I'm sure it didn't because it's not compatible with the IDT card). Did you try installing the IDT Windows XP driver on the original post?

 

Windows 7 users: An update is now available on the original post for the Realtek RTL8111D/8103E Gigabit Ethernet/LAN adapter.

09/11/2009

• Updated Realtek Ethernet/LAN driver to version 7.006 for Windows 7 (thanks akuojo).

 

Do the IDT HD codec from microsoft support SRS that dv3t comes with?

 

I have tried to install the video adapter with no success as well as the IDT audi with no success

 

You can try extracting the contents of the downloaded packages and install both components using the Update Driver wizard in the Device Manager control panel. Also make sure that you are getting the correct 32-bit or 64-bit package depending on your version of Windows XP.

I was going to suggest trying the HP drivers, but I realized that HP does not provide Windows XP drivers for the dv3t.

 

Anybody having crashing issue in Windows 7 CP with Intel GMA Driver?

 

Thasks for your quick feedback, I have done that already but could not do Update Driver, but rather got it from the Add new hardware, and then add new hardware wizard. again with no success

either the HW is not compatible with the adapters, or as you stated it is completly different brand as for the audio (IDT instead of NVIDIA)

Any other direction you suggest?

Br

 

An application update to MediaSmart MVP is now available that "resolves an issue with the system losing the Internet connection when using a D-Link Wireless-N router." Version 2.2.2829 must be installed first before installing this patch (which is also available on the original post). I consider this application update optional since not everyone is affected, but it is nevertheless posted for those having this exact problem.

Version: 2.9.2.3214
Link: ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softlib/software10/COL29904/pv-74419-1/sp44348.exe

@ebadawi: Can you go to the device properties for the unknown devices and provide their Device IDs? By providing the IDs, it will be easy to identify what they are and find the appropriate drivers for them.

 

A couple more updates, including a new driver for the Intel WiFi Link 1000 which is coming soon for this notebook series.

09/21/2009

• Updated Broadcom Wireless LAN driver to version 5.30.20.0 for Windows Vista.

09/22/2009

• Added Intel WiFi Link 1000 driver version 12.5.0.57.

 

New audio drivers are out on Microsoft Update and are now up on the original post. This hopefully will fix issues that some of you may have encountered.

09/24/2009

• Updated IDT High Definition Audio driver to version 5.10.6230.0 for Windows XP, and version 6.10.6230.0 for Windows Vista and Windows 7.

Just to be safe, remember to uninstall all previous versions of the audio driver prior to installing the newest version.

Edit, 09/25/2009: It seems HP is trying to do some catching up as well -- these new audio drivers are also now available as official Softpaq distributions. I updated the links because the Softpaqs make installation much easier.

 

For the first time in a long time, new ENE CIR Receiver drivers are out and up on the original post -- they are now officially Windows 7 compatible.

09/25/2009

• Updated IDT High Definition Audio driver links. (This was mentioned in the edit above.)
• Updated ENE CIR Receiver driver to version 2.7.4.0.

 

The version number of this driver is 6.10.6225.0 and they really need to do something about that ugly icon in the volume property.

After I installed this, the remote stop working ... I reverted back to 2.7.2.0. and it work again.

 

@Wanderermy: Oops...didn't realize that the IDT driver was the older version. I put back the Microsoft Update link for the Vista/7 driver. Thanks!

For the ENE CIR driver, are you using Windows Vista or Windows 7? The HP documentation says that the driver only works with Windows 7, but the INF appears to show that both Windows Vista and Windows 7 are compatible. Did you also try to restart the computer after installing the new driver?

 

I am using Windows 7 Ult, restarted the laptop after install the driver ... still doesn't work. But when I installed the 2.7.2.0. it worked right away without restarting.

 

A new Synaptics TouchPad driver has been released officially at HP and is now up on the original post.

09/28/2009

• Updated Synaptics TouchPad driver to version 13.2.4.12.

 

Thanks! this driver enables multi-touch on my dv3t touchpad.

 

For Bluetooth in XP, use the driver for HP Mini 5101 instead. The installer works on all Broadcom chips (which is what HP uses).

Widcomm Bluetooth for Windows XP, Version 5.5

 

The original post has been updated with a couple new drivers. The most significant change being the new Validity fingerprint reader driver and package -- it is now officially Windows 7 compatible.

10/01/2009

• Updated Realtek Ethernet/LAN driver to version 6.227 for Windows Vista.
• Updated Validity Fingerprint Reader to package version 3.1.366 and driver version 2.0.1.2.

 

Now up on the original post: an Intel graphics driver update for Windows Vista.

• Updated Intel GMA for Mobile Intel 4 Series Express Chipset Family to version 15.13.6(.64).1908 for Windows Vista.

Do not install this update if your notebook has an NVIDIA graphics card.

Edit: New Intel drivers are now up. See the original post for additional installation information.

• Updated Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility to version 9.1.1.1020.
• Updated Intel Matrix Storage Manager to version 8.9.2.1002.

 

An updated card reader driver is now available.

10/02/2009

• Updated Realtek USB 2.0 Card Reader driver to version 6.1.7600.30105.

 

i concur.

the ENE CIR Receiver driver version 2.7.4.0 does not work for my dv3 either.
reverted back to v2.7.2.0.

im on rtm windows 7 ultimate x64 btw.

edit:

it installs perfectly, no errors encountered during setup. however, the remote does not work when you use it eg. mute, vol up/down, pause etc.

 

An update to HP ProtectSmart/3D DriveGuard is out for Windows XP users.

10/06/2009

• Updated HP ProtectSmart (3D DriveGuard) Hard Drive Protection to version 1.10.7.1 for Windows XP.

@FuGGer and Wanderermy:

Try the ENE CIR Receiver drivers below and see if this solves the problem. I may revert to these drivers until a newer version is released.

Version: 2.7.3.519
Link: ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp45001-45500/sp45209.exe

 

Second update for today -- HP has released new audio drivers for all current operating systems.

• Updated IDT High Definition Audio driver to version 5.10.6232.0 for Window XP and version 6.10.6232.0 for Windows Vista/7.

 

Due to problems with the current ENE CIR Receiver driver, version 2.7.4.0 has been removed and version 2.7.3.519 has been posted.

Also, MediaSmart DVD 3.0 is here! Other MediaSmart 3.0 utilities should be released pretty soon. The documentation shows that MediaSmart 3.0 will only work with Windows 7, not currently sure about Windows Vista. I need confirmation as to whether this works on Windows Vista.

10/08/2009

• Updated ENE CIR Receiver Driver to version 2.7.3.519
• Updated MediaSmart DVD to version 3.0.2815 for Windows 7.

On another note, I am also beginning the process of updating the driver threads to include upcoming refreshes. This includes the Intel-based HP dv3-2200 to dv3-2299 series and the Compaq CQ35-300 to CQ35-399 series.