[Drivers] HP dv6-2XXX / dv7-3XXX / dv8 / HDX16 / HDX18 (INTEL)

Last Updated: July 6, 2015

NOTE: Reconstruction of this post is in progress, due to the XenForo transition. Aside from what is already marked and lack of functional links, please let me know if any information is missing or inaccurate.

As part of my ongoing, informal commitment to help assist those who had performed clean installs on their HP notebooks, I've decided to take on the duty to post the latest drivers that are compatible with the following notebooks. Please let me know if you find newer drivers so that I can update this post!

Compatible Notebooks
NOTE: "X" in the notebook series denotes a wild-card number.

HP Pavilion
Notebook Series Aliases/Variants Comments

• dv6-2XXX dv6t
• dv6t Quad Edition
• 1st Generation Intel Core i3/i5/i7 Nehalem Mobile Processor
• dv7-3XXX dv7t
• dv7t Quad Edition
• 1st Generation Intel Core i3/i5/i7 Nehalem Mobile Processor
• dv8-1XXX dv8
• dv8t
• dv8t Quad Edition
• 1st Generation Intel Core i5/i7 Nehalem Mobile Processor

HP HDX
Notebook Series Aliases/Variants Comments

• HDX 16-1XXX HDX 16t
• HDX X16
• Intel Core 2 Mobile Processor
• HDX 18-1XXX HDX 18t
• HDX X18
• Intel Core 2 Mobile Processor

Drivers

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 also 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!

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 7 x86/x64
• Windows 8 x86/x64
• Windows 8.1 x86/x64 9.4.0.1027 07 Feb 2014 Release Notes, README
• http://downloadmirror.intel.com/23061/eng/INF_allOS_9.4.0.1027.exe

Previous Releases
OS Support Version Date Posted Documentation Download Link

• Windows 7 x86/x64
• Windows 8 x86/x64
• Windows 8.1 x86/x64 9.4.0.1026 07 Feb 2014 Release Notes, README
• http://downloadmirror.intel.com/20775/eng/infinst_autol.exe

Intel Rapid Storage Technology

Important Information

• Intel Rapid Storage Technology was previously known as 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 7 x86/x64
• Windows 8 x86/x64
• Windows 8.1 x86/x64 12.9.0.1001 07 Feb 2014 Release Notes, README
• http://downloadmirror.intel.com/23496/eng/SetupRST.exe
• Windows 7 x86
• Windows 8 x86
• Windows 8.1 x86 INF Install
• http://downloadmirror.intel.com/23496/eng/f6flpy-x86.zip
• Windows 7 x64
• Windows 8 x64
• Windows 8.1 x64 INF Install
• http://downloadmirror.intel.com/23496/eng/f6flpy-x64.zip
• Previous Releases
• OS Support Version Date Posted Documentation Download Link
• Windows 7 x86/x64
• Windows 8 x86/x64
• Windows 8.1 x86/x64 12.8.0.1016 07 Feb 2014 Release Notes, README
• http://downloadmirror.intel.com/23060/a08/SetupRST.exe
• Windows 7 x86
• Windows 8 x86
• Windows 8.1 x86 INF Install
• http://downloadmirror.intel.com/23060/eng/f6flpy-x86.zip
• Windows 7 x64
• Windows 8 x64
• Windows 8.1 x64 INF Install
• http://downloadmirror.intel.com/23060/eng/f6flpy-x64.zip
• Windows 7 x86/x64
• Windows 8 x86/x64 12.5.0.1066 25 Apr 2013 Release Notes, README
• http://downloadmirror.intel.com/22676/a08/SetupRST.exe
• Windows 7 x86
• Windows 8 x86 INF Install
• http://downloadmirror.intel.com/22676/a08/f6flpy-x86.zip
• Windows 7 x64
• Windows 8 x64 INF Install
• http://downloadmirror.intel.com/22676/a08/f6flpy-x64.zip

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.
• The driver version applied may vary, depending on the Windows OS you are using and the Intel wireless adapter that is currently installed. For more information, visit this link - http://www.intel.com/support/wireless/wlan/sb/CS-034315.htm[/URL]

Current Releases
OS Support Version Date Posted Documentation Download Link

• Windows 7 x86 16.7.0 (package) 06 Jul 2015 Driver Only, Driver + Software
• Windows 7 x64 Driver Only, Driver + Software
• Windows 8 x86 Driver Only, Driver + Software
• Windows 8 x64 Driver Only, Driver + Software
• Windows 8.1 x86 Driver Only, Driver + Software
• Windows 8.1 x64 Driver Only, Driver + Software

Intel Turbo Boost Technology

Important Information

• It is strongly recommended that you remove all previous versions of the Intel Turbo Boost Technology driver before installing the newest version
• Only install this if your notebook has an Intel Core i5 mobile processor! Do not install this on notebooks with a Core 2, Core i3, or Core i7 mobile processor
• Further technical release notes are documented by Intel and are included in the driver package.
  

Current Releases
OS Support Version Date Posted Documentation Download Link

• Windows Vista x86/x64
• Windows 7 x86/x64 1.2.0.1002 07 Jul 2010 CVA, HTML ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp49501-50000/sp49536.exe
• Previous Releases
• OS Support Version Date Posted Documentation Download Link
• Windows Vista x86/x64
• Windows 7 x86/x64 1.1.1.1007 01 Jul 2010 CVA, HTML ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp48001-48500/sp48440.exe

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.
  

Current Releases
OS Support Version Date Posted Documentation Download Link

• Windows 7 x86/x64 5.100.82.147 05 Jul 2013 CVA, HTML ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp62001-62500/sp62339.exe
• Windows 8 x86/x64 6.30.59.139 05 Jul 2013 CVA, HTML ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp62001-62500/sp62226.exe
• Previous Releases
• OS Support Version Date Posted Documentation Download Link
• Windows 7 x86/x64 5.100.82.143 01 Jun 2013 CVA, HTML ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp60501-61000/sp60504.exe
• 5.100.82.139 19 Aug 2012 CVA, HTML ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp57501-58000/sp57965.exe
• Windows 8 x86/x64 6.30.59.82 01 Jun 2013 CVA, HTML ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp61501-62000/sp61629.exe
• 6.30.59.49 21 Oct 2012 CVA, HTML ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp58501-59000/sp58848.exe

Qualcomm 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 a Qualcomm Atheros AR wireless adapter! Do not install this if your notebook does not contain a Qualcomm 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 7 x86/x64
• Windows 8 x86/x64 10.0.0.227 04 Jul 2013 CVA, HTML ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp61501-62000/sp61817.exe
• Previous Releases
• OS Support Version Date Posted Documentation Download Link
• Windows 7 x86/x64
• Windows 8 x86/x64 10.0.0.222 04 Jul 2013 CVA, HTML ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp61001-61500/sp61411.exe
• 10.0.0.216 02 Feb 2013 CVA, HTML ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp60001-60500/sp60095.exe
• Windows 7 x86/x64 9.2.0.496 13 May 2012 CVA, HTML ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp57001-57500/sp57138.exe

NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT / GT 130M / GT 230M / GT 320M Graphics

Important Information

• Do not install this if you have a standalone Intel Graphics Media Accelerator or ATI/AMD graphics card!
• 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
  • GeForce Experience Software
• Notebooks with Optimus support must have an Intel HD Graphics driver already installed. The NVIDIA driver setup wizard will check to ensure that this is the case.
• 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 7 x86
• Windows 8 x86
• Windows 8.1 x86 9.18.13.3788 (337.88)
• 1.3.30.1 (HDMI Audio)
• 9.13.1220 (PhysX) 10 Jun 2014 Release Notes http://us.download.nvidia.com/Windo...t-international-whql.exe
• Windows 7 x64
• Windows 8 x64
• Windows 8.1 x64 http://us.download.nvidia.com/Windo...t-international-whql.exe
• Previous Releases
• OS Support Version Date Posted Documentation Download Link
• Windows 7 x86
• Windows 8 x86
• Windows 8.1 x86 9.18.13.3523 (335.23)
• 1.3.30.1 (HDMI Audio)
• 9.13.1220 (PhysX) 10 Jun 2014 Release Notes http://us.download.nvidia.com/Windo...ok-win8-win7-32bit-international-whql.exe
• Windows 7 x64
• Windows 8 x64
• Windows 8.1 x64 http://us.download.nvidia.com/Windo...t-international-whql.exe
• Windows 7 x86
• Windows 8 x86
• Windows 8.1 x86 9.18.13.3489 (334.89)
• 1.3.30.1 (HDMI Audio)
• 9.13.1220 (PhysX) 10 Jun 2014 Release Notes http://us.download.nvidia.com/Windo...ternational-whql.exe
• Windows 7 x64
• Windows 8 x64
• Windows 8.1 x64

Fingerprint reader

Spoiler

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Only install this if your notebook has a fingerprint reader!
• 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
Version: 4.1.139 (package) / 2.1.0.2 (driver)
OS: Windows 7 x86/x64
Date Posted: 15 May 2010
Documentation: CVA, HTML
Download Link: http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp48501-49000/sp48509.exe

HP SimplePass Software by DigitalPersona

Spoiler

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Only install this if your notebook has a fingerprint reader!

CURRENT RELEASES
Version: 5.2.0.233
OS: Windows 7 x86
Date Posted: 07 Feb 2012
Documentation: CVA, HTML
Download Link: http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp55501-56000/sp55910.exe

Version 5.2.0.233
OS: Windows 7 x64
Date Posted: 16 Dec 2011
Documentation: CVA, HTML
Download Link: http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp55501-56000/sp55909.exe

HP Mobile Protection Sensor

Spoiler

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 Intel Matrix Storage Manager or Intel Rapid Storage Technology installed first before you install this.

CURRENT RELEASES
Version: 4.2.9.1
OS: Windows 7 x86/x64, Windows 8 x86/x64, Windows 8.1 x86/x64
Date Posted: 15 Feb 2014
Documentation: CVA, HTML
Download Link: http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp64001-64500/sp64144.exe

BIOS

Spoiler

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• The BIOS images released must be flashed in a Windows environment.
• 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!
• Be sure to carefully read the guidelines displayed by the BIOS update utility to ensure a successful flash.

CURRENT RELEASES

dv6-2XXX / dv7-3XXX
Version: F.1D
Date Posted: 28 Oct 2010
Documentation: CVA, HTML
Download Link: http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp50501-51000/sp50586.exe

dv8-1XXX
Version: F.25
Date Posted: 23 Jun 2010
Documentation: CVA, HTML
Download Link: http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp49001-49500/sp49106.exe

HDX 16 / HDX 18
Version: F.34
Date Posted: 27 Mar 2011
Documentation: CVA, HTML
Download Link: http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp51501-52000/sp51618.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.

RECENT EDITS
05 Mar 2015

• Began reconstruction due to XenForo transition.

06 Mar 2015

• Added spoilers for each driver / BIOS / software item.
• Formatted subheaders for each driver / BIOS / software item so that they are more distinguishable.
• FTP links are now being identified as clickable links.
• Formatted section headers so that they are more distinguishable.
• Updated: Realtek PCIe Gigabit Ethernet Family Controller driver, version 7.091 for Windows 7 and version 8.037 for Windows 8 / 8.1.
• Updated: Intel WiFi Link software package, version 14.3.2.1 (legacy driver) / 16.7.0 (package).
• Updated: Intel HD Graphics software package, version 8.15.10.2993 (driver) / 6.14.0.3086 (HDMI Audio) / 15.22.58[.64].2993 (package).

11 Mar 2015

• Updated: Download links to IDT High Definition Audio Codec, version 6.10.6498.0.

06 Jul 2015

• Began reconstruction of table formatting.
• Updated: Intel WiFi Link software package, version 16.7.0 (package).

Another quick note, the 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.

A new card reader driver is available and is up on the original post.

08/25/2009

• Updated JMicron JMB38X Card Reader driver to version 1.0.33.2.

 

Wow, Thanks a lot man!

 

Awesome work man! Now I feel confident on installing Vista Ultimate (purchased) and/or Windows 7 from scratch. Thanks!

 

Looks good, but you should put up all the media smart stuff too since those aren't included in the dv5 page.

 

Word up G!

 

Yeah, very nice thread!

 

This info is a GOLD MINE to me. Getting my new 16-1370us next week and planning to install XP. Thanks a bunch

 

I'll be putting the MediaSmart utilities up shortly. Thanks everyone for the feedback so far!

Edit: MediaSmart utilities are now up! See the original post.

Edit 2: Added HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection driver version 1.10.5.1 for Windows XP.

 

justinkw1, anyway you could clone this thread over at hphdx.net's forums?

 

I do not have an account at the hphdx.net forums, but I could probably clone this thread to it (or, maybe I should make it exclusive to NBR and you can just link it from there to here -- this is actually more preferable so that I don't have to keep updating both threads ).

 

MediaSmart TV should be 2.20 B2, not 2.10 C
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp43501-44000/sp43595.exe

 

Thanks, updated the original post. I just realized how silly HP is to supersede a newer version of MediaSmart TV with an older version on their driver pages.

 

That'll work. It makes more sense just to link to here anyway, that way you don't have to worry about updating both - like you said.

Thanks for all the hard work you are putting in here!

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Now playing: 311 - Visit
via FoxyTunes

 

Justinkw1, I put up a link to this thread over in the Upgrades and Mods section.

Here's a link.

Thanks again Sir!

 

Very Nice!

Thank You!

This is Great!

HP HDX 18 CNF9222090S

Quad Core Q9000 1067mhz

8GB Ram DDR3

NVIDIA 130M GT 1GB DDR3

2 X's 250GB 7200 RPM

 

Browser MSIE 7.0
System OS Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 x64
Main Board Make Quanta
Main Board Model 3610
Main Board Version 15.26
Main Board BIOS Hewlett-Packard Default System BIOS HPQOEM - 1 20080105
The new updeated info after Vista 64 update to SP2 ( http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en )

and new BIOS Flash from HP ( http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/s...s=2093&lang=en )

Along with the hated IE8.... No problems to report other than the finger print scanner needs a clean install (I hope that fixxes the Problem). My DV7 used different software for the finger print scanner so it may well be user error.

The new numbers..

Browser MSIE 8.0
System OS Windows Vista Home Premium SP2 x64
Main Board Make Quanta
Main Board Model 3610
Main Board Version 15.29
Main Board BIOS Hewlett-Packard Default System BIOS HPQOEM - 1 20090430

For a Fast and easy way for anyone to check your system information..

http://www.pcpitstop.com/

It is free.. (you can upgrade if you are happy with thier service) but he site is ubber user friendly for any skill set.

I Love this Laptop, no problems. It is fast and stable for multi tasking.

This is a double post in hope of making someone elses journey a little easier than mine.
Good Luck and Thanks for the great info!

JW

 

I have a question about the Intel WiFi driver. At Intel's page on how to configure Advanced settings on the adapter http://www.intel.com/support/wireless/wlan/sb/CS-025393.htm they say:

To achieve transfer rates greater than 54 Mbps on 802.11n connections, WPA2-AES security must be selected.

However, Linksys insists that WPA-TKIP should be used and it is the best. Of course, my XP SP2 laptop on my wireless network doesn't have WPA2. Maybe SP3 would change that. I've not downloaded it, just in case I have to do a repair install.

My router is a Linksys WRT54GL, in case you want to know. Still haven't installed Linux yet, no time or energy to learn/install, but this router is supposed to be compatible with both. And no, I haven't downloaded third party firmware, just Linksys' latest.

I just received a new router, second level technician said mine was broken, but I am having the same problem. Every now and then it will drop the signal, it will eventually come back on all by itself. In the meantime, I can't surf the Internet. It reports not being able to see my network, or sees it, I manually connect even though it is supposed to automatically connect, it says connecting/connected and a few seconds later, it has disappeared again. Grrrr.

Any advice?

 

I assume you have the 5100agn card as I do. Forget trying to connect to wireless N speed as it is unstable. I just force it to connect to wireless G. Although slower, its fine now.

 

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!

 

Forgot a MediaSmart component, so I added it to the original post.

08/09/2009

• Added HP MediaSmart SmartMenu version 2.1.8.

 

Give thanks for all these driver, it was such a big help.

 

What driver/software handles the soft eject button -- QuickTouch or QuickButtons?? Could those names be more confusing?

My eject button does nothing under Windows 7 and I'm hoping to correct that!

Thanks for the excellent driver guide!

 

Mine doesn't work for Vista 64 either. Never has.

I am thinking they disabled it during one of the driver updates.

 

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.

 

Justinkw1,

About the Added Windows 7 designation to the IDT High Definition Audio Codec, you just added.

I see this:

# Windows Vista x86, Windows 7 x86:
# Windows Vista x86, Windows 7 x64:


Isn't suppose to be:



# Windows Vista x86, Windows 7 x86:
# Windows Vista x64, Windows 7 x64:


?

 

Good catch -- fixed the typo. Thanks!

 

Another one..


Intel WiFi Link 5100

* Windows Vista x64, Windows 7 x86: http://downloadcenter.intel.com/down...&DwnldId=17750

 

Do these drivers work with the HP HDX16T?

 

@DJ-R: Thanks for finding another mistake. Fixed

@jonathan: Yes, these drivers work with the HDX16T (the "T" just means that it uses an Intel processor, which is what we have here). Please be sure to read the notes that I have posted for some of the drivers; they usually contain important information!

 

Justin,

The 22nd of July I got 2 updates from Windows Update, one related to the IDT Audio Codec (which you have correctly reported, 6.10.6209.0), and another one related to the Realtek driver, made by Microsoft, which reports version 7.2.1127.2008, probably you can find a Microsoft cab for this one on the windows update site. It would be interesting to know the differences between this driver and realtek's latest, I think I'll stick to Microsoft's driver for now.

The last link you provided for RealTek's drivers, that opens up the homepage for the latest drivers points to the wrong chipset, the correct link is: http://www.realtek.com.tw/downloads...d=5&Level=5&Conn=4&DownTypeID=3&GetDown=false

Thanks for your work...this thread is very useful.

 

Thanks for providing the correct link -- fixed it in the original post. You can tell that I had overlooked some things while I was trying to "port it" from the other driver thread. I appreciate everyone's hard work in helping me find and correct any inaccurate information.

The Realtek LAN driver provided by Microsoft Update is an older driver than the one I posted, but it's still interesting. The version number scheme is different on the Microsoft driver, which confuses me slightly.

 

T doesn't mean Intel I believe.

Mine is HP HDX-16 that's it with Centrino 2 Core 2 Duo P7450 2.13 Ghz @ 1066Mhz FSB.

 

Justin,

it's not a different numbering scheme. I just found out that the version of Realtek's driver you posted is actually 7.5.730.2009 (you can correct the version on your first post), here's the numbering scheme info:

- 730.2009 is the release date (07-30-2009, July 30 2009)
- in the .inf they wrote 7.005.0730.2009, but that's in WinDDK format (filling zeros), it translates to version 7.5.730.2009 (their webpage is also wrong )

Another thing: nVidia released version 190.38 of forceware drivers (WHQL), and LV2GO released the working .inf for mobile users, did you think about publishing those? They're working greatly on my HDX18.

A beta 190.56 is also out, but I prefer to stick with WHQL versions.

 

Hey Axel Foley, how is the new "NVIDIA 190.38 Driver" doing for you and what is the difference from the newest version for laptops?

 

Thanks for posting this. I was having troubles trying to get my HDX16 working right with Windows 7. Does someone have a driver for the HD protection sensor? The one from the HDX18 thread was causing me problems in Win 7.

 

They're doing great, I never tried the version for laptops, I'm a "last version" maniac so when I installed W7 RTM I found out version 190.38 and installed those, so I can't compare them.

I still can't understand why nVidia, since they use a universal driver model, keep the desktop drivers ahead of the mobile ones. Let's hope this will change in the near future.

 

Bird,

I'm using HP 3D Guard driver, v4.0.2.2 (June 19, 2009)

ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp44001-44500/sp44012.exe

And it seems to work fine with W7.

 

The "T" does indeed mean that you are using an Intel-based notebook (since the platform is an Intel Centrino 2 with an Intel Core 2 Duo CPU)...it is just HP nomenclature. It's usually omitted in this series since an AMD version of the HDX16 and HDX18 doesn't exist.

Yes, I know the last part of the version number was the build date of the Realtek driver. Your explanation does make a lot more sense, though. Sometimes Realtek rebuilds the drivers and keeps the major and minor version numbers the same while changing the release date part of the version number. Usually I do not post this part of the version number due to the very minor changes that occur (and I also don't have to keep updating the version numbers all the time, since Realtek releases drivers very frequently). I also keep the filling zeroes there in order to preserve the format they've got going with the Windows XP and Windows Vista drivers.

I am also aware that desktop NVIDIA graphics cards have version 190.38. However, modifying the INF in the driver so that they work on notebooks will cause the loss of WHQL certification. As I mentioned in the original post, I am posting only WHQL certified drivers as long as there is one. But thanks for suggesting this -- for the adventurous, LV2G is the best resource for modified drivers! (I am also a member there too )

 

Well, for me WHQL means that MS has stressed tested the drivers and they are not buggy...I know that this comprises the .inf file, but that's a configuration file, and if you get the right one the risk is acceptable, better than beta drivers.

After all, what would be the risk? You can always rollback to a previous version (never had to...) and while we're at it: there's no fun with 0% of risks.

 

Justin,

the HP 3D Guard driver is working fine on W7, did you find incompatibilities? I'm asking because I don't see W7 listed under the supported OSs in the first post.

 

Thanks for confirming that the DriveGuard driver is working in Windows 7. I was not able to test whether the DriveGuard driver was working because I don't have a laptop with a hard drive that utilizes this feature. I've added the designation now.

 

No problem...glad to help...

 

I love this thread which is great to keep all HDX users up to dated with Windows 7.

I feel that the HP Support is a bit behind.

 

Any of you ever have issue with the Smartmedia Menu (On Screen Display) that keeps on crashing or freezing up randomly?

I really hate HP programming, poor HP softwares and bugged all time but their hardwares are solid.

 

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.

 

About the Intel Matrix Storage Manager:

The laptop I first got in early January I think had, on the menu, something Intel which opened to show the state of your hard drive. My current laptop, which I received in late January, roughly, does not have that. I asked our Canadian HDX technician about this and she immediately said "Intel Matrix Storage Manager." She said I could go to Recovery Manager/Advanced/Hardware Drivers. However, it wasn't there. She then just supposed that they had deleted it because it wasn't useful or something.

I had a bookmark that lead me to Program Files\Intel\Intel Storage Manager...but it now says that location is missing.

BUT in HP System Information, under Software, Installed Drivers is... Intel Matrix Storage Manager 6.2.0.1019 !

The desktop link you posted looks too complicated for this lady to wade into. But I'd like the one I had. Or how to revive the files that go with the driver I have installed.

Anyone have this on their laptop? If so, pllease PM me/upload it and post the location. It's just a little, niggly thing, but it irritates me no end not to have it.

 

Well for Nvidia updates... I rather look into LaptopVideo2Go most of the time.

http://forums.laptopvideo2go.com/

They have series 190.xx for a while and I am using 190.40 Vista64 on my HDX without issues.

 

I wonder why nVidia didn't release these drivers on their site.

Anyway, they just released v190.62 WHQL for desktops.

I'll wait for the modded inf and will install these.

 

Modded 190.62 drivers have been released too:

http://forums.laptopvideo2go.com/topic/24905-nvidia-forceware-190-62-released/

Working fine on my setup.

Justin: if you don't think these posts are pertinent here let me know and I'll stop it. I just thought that maybe there's some other HDX user that could be interested; but it's your thread, you decide, let me know.

 

It is fine if you post modded drivers -- even though they are not "officially official" drivers, some people might feel adventurous...after all, this is basically a thread dedicated to getting the latest drivers to work for the HDX16/HDX18. I just post WHQL certified drivers because they are original, and usually require no modifications beyond downloading it and executing the setup file.

Just use good judgement and post modded drivers if you feel it is major and most of all important. Besides, if you post modded drivers from time to time, it gives the thread a bump.