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

Actually I pressed the disk icon and HP 3D Driveguard popped up, on the about screen it says v4.0.4.1.

So, this means that 3D DriveGuard and the driver I posted from MS Update (HP Mobile Data Protection Sensor) are not the same thing:

- the former is a control panel utility plus the accelerometer driver
- the latter is just the accelerometer driver

So, for full management functionality, you still need to install 3D DriveGuard (latest is v4.0.4.1) and then update the accelerometer driver (HP Mobile Data Protection Sensor) to v4.0.10.1.

That's why Blaze-Senpai couldn't disable it.

Justin, could you please update the table accordingly, specifying to download and install both files? Thanks.

I think that at the next update of 3D DriveGuard, the softpaq will also contain the latest accelerometer driver, so the second file won't be necessary...let's wait and see...

 

I have 3d driveguard 4.0.5.1 on mine, referring to the control panel program.

 

Pae, can you click the hd icon in the mobility center? This will run the 3D Drive Guard Program, from there, select about and tell me what version the program reports.

If it is 4.0.5.1 then please tell us where you downloaded it from.

Thanks.

 

Nevermind, I found it:

HP 3D DriveGuard v4.0.5.1:

ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp47001-47500/sp47282.exe

This, together with the HP Mobile Data Protection Sensor v4.0.10.1 should be the right combination.

 

I haven't found such a list. I'd rather not install anything before I'm sure it's supported.

Device Mangler was no help.

I don't recall whether mine was marketed by HP as LS.

Regards,
- - Phil

 

Apparently your computer does support lightscribe. Paste your model to hp support software & driver downloads section and select your operating system. then expand software - solutions. Lightscribe is listed there...

Here's link to your model
Software & Driver Downloads HP Pavilion dv8t-1100 CTO Entertainment Notebook PC - HP technical support (Finland - English)

Edit:

To be absolutely sure you have lightscribe, open your cd/dvd tray and look for special sensor. Here's a picture what you should look for. The sensor is identified with a red circle. All this info can be found at lightscribe.com.

http://www.lightscribe.com/images/drive%20sensor.jpg

 

I wouldn't infer Lightscribe support from the presence of the driver on the official support page for that model. That model is available both with and w/o Lightscribe enabled drives.

 

I also had second thoughts about official product support. That's why i added that picture link to be sure...

 

Couple of updates from HP

HP Quick Launch Buttons 6.50.17.1 REV: A
html: ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp49001-49500/sp49104.html
cva: ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp49001-49500/sp49104.cva
Download: ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp49001-49500/sp49104.exe

HP MediaSmart Webcam Software 4.0.2829
html: ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp48501-49000/sp48696.html
cva: ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp48501-49000/sp48696.cva
Download: ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp48501-49000/sp48696.exe (~120 Megs)

Edit:
Both updates installed smoothly to my dv6, no problems. QLB fn shortkeys + volume/mute/wifi+bt buttons all working perfectly. QLB System Information box skin back to basic grey color. Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard with HP QLB version 6.5.1.2.

Webcam software installation took about 5 mins, so patience... No noticeable changes in program functionality.

 

I concur.. both updates installed right over the top of the existing perfectly smooth.....

 

Webcam wouldn't install for me. Black box comes up and closes after about 20 seconds with little happening. A temp file is created in appdata/local/temp that removes itself after a few seconds without installing anything.

 

Unzip the Package and start the setup.exe which is included in the src folder.

The setup.exe gives you a better feedback/exact error why the WebCam Software don't install.

I also can't install the WebCam Software. The setup missed an component from MediaPlayer, but don't say what component is missing.

And under Win7 I can't reinstall the MediPlayer

Some Ideas?

Thanks
Command-HDX

 

Thanks. That worked for me. Installer told me to exit from Skype to proceed with the install. Sorry I don't have any suggestions for your issue.

 

Now this is something very annoying. It has hapenned to me too when installing some of the MediaSmart components. I have no clue what's causing this. Last time it hapenned was when i updated the SmartMenu. I ended up uninstalling the whole MediaSmart suite and sweeping all traces of it. Then re-installed every piece of it starting from SmartMenu.

This worked for me, so you could try to uninstall the previous Webcam thingy and re-install with the new one.

Extracting the installer first does the trick sometimes, but this is not helping always.

 

Well as I said in a later post, in this case extracting the installer did work and surprisingly, it was having Skype open that was preventing the installation from proceeding. Why HP's install process can't provide that kind of feedback w/o extracting the installer and running it from setup.exe is a problem HP should address.

I've had this problem before and now I'm not sure which mediasmart apps I've failed to update to the latest versions. But I have yet to actually use a single mediasmart app, so I don't know why I should be concerned.

I usually use 3rd party apps for all photo music and video related stuff. E.g., Faststone Image Viewer, Adobe Lightroom & Photoshop, MPC-HC or the KM Player, AIMP2 for audio player, etc. etc.

But for some reason, I like to keep the mediasmart stuff installed and up to date just in case.

 

Ok, finally I found the proof about the "HP 3D DriveGuard System" / "HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection" naming convention and the name of the accelerometer driver "HP Mobile Data Protection Sensor”: the latest management software version is v4.0.5.1, released in 2 softpaqs sp47282 and sp48408.

Each package contains a version of the accelerometer driver, reading the release notes document contained in sp48408 I found this:

The 4.0.2.1 version of the acc. driver has been superseded by Microsoft Update's version v4.0.10.1.

The tricky thing is that reading the description of the 2 main programs softpaqs:

ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp47001-47500/sp47282.html

and

ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp48001-48500/sp48408.html

You find 2 different names for the same software, but the funniest thing is that if you install sp48408, even if it is called HP ProtectSmart, when the setup runs, you can see that it installs the software as HP 3D DriveGuard.

I love HP...these guys driver release process is a complete chaos...thank god, otherwise we wouldn't be here discussing about it and having fun.

Justin: I noticed the correction you made, but I think it's a little bit confusing, you should split the table in two, one called "HP 3D DriveGuard System / HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection" with the latest release being v4.0.5.1 (sp48408) and the other table "HP Mobile Data Protection Sensor" with the accelerometer driver v4.0.10.1.

My $0.02...

 

New Nvidia 258.69 beta driver out

Contains PhysX System Software version 9.10.0223 & HD Audio driver version 1.0.10.1

Info & Download:
NVIDIA DRIVERS 258.69 BETA

 

BTW: I've just been notified of the latest Nvidia Verde drivers, 258.69, they're beta so Justin won't post them on the main list, but I think there are early adopters like me who could be interested.

W7 32bit: http://uk.download.nvidia.com/Windo...ok_winvista_win7_64bit_international_beta.exe

W7 64bit: http://uk.download.nvidia.com/Windo...ok_winvista_win7_32bit_international_beta.exe

Release Notes:

 

Do we have software that will convert video material?
Like from mp4 to mpg or dvd?

 

New Lightscribe System Software is out

File size: 12.7 MB
Revision: 1.18.16.1
Release Date: June 16, 2010
Notes: New drive support

http://download.lightscribe.com/ls/LS_Update_1.18.16.1_.exe

 

This is a bit off topic... check out Windows OS and Software forum.

Already posted this...

 

I know my laptop was offered a Lightscribe drive option when I ordered it - I can't determine whether the drive I received is such a "LightScribe" drive.

My drive model is listed by Device Mangler as "BR-TD01HA".

I checked the photos and mine has no extra sensor. The photos show extra stationary dual sensors (that look like the one I have on the moving arm) and single sensors on the moving arm. I can't tell what matters.

Regards,
- - Phil

 

Try Nero InfoTool ftp://ftp6.nero.com/tools/InfoTool.zip
http://www.nero.com/enu/support-nero8-tools-utilities.html

I think it will show this...

 

I knew everything but the LightScribe : NO part. Thanks.

Regards,
- - Phil

 

Recent updates to first post:

06/28/2010

• Updated HP Quick Launch Buttons to version 6.50.17.1.
• Updated MediaSmart Webcam to version 4.0.2829 (3.2 C2).
• Updated HP Mobile Data Protection Sensor with previous version 4.0.5.1.

07/01/2010

• Updated LightScribe System Software to version 1.18.6.1 (thanks sercczionelabus).

 

latest synaptics, 15.0.20.0 out

here is the source, Synaptics Touchpad 15.0.20.0 released - LaptopVideo2Go Forums

 

They seem to install just fine on my DV8T.

 

Fascinating, Alan! What benefits did it provide? Solve any issues in your Dv8?

Regards,
- - Phil

 

It added features.. I remember double tap as being one.. seems like there were 3.

As far as bugs: *Note.. this is just for version 20... seems every version prior also has a list this long,
Bug Fixes
-Updated Registry.html
-Fixed Fedora 8 break
-Fixed hotkeys in some multi-byte languages, for Browse in selecting app
popup.
-Fixed hot key not working at Dutch 2 finger flick.
-Changed the items order in the tree view for OmniMode ClickPad
-Added another set of checkbox widgets, mirror of the standard ones, to be
used when the system is configured with a RTL language.
-Fixed Alt+I interfering with hotkeys.
-Fixed Click on TouchPad Button disable bitmap disappeared issue.
-Removed wrong Top and Height values for RU.
-Called SetCursor to restore the cursor to normal after the cursor
tracking was stopped, otherwise the cursor didn't change back to the
normal cursor if the gesture was initialed on the Tray Icon Popup.
-Trimmed white spaces in front and tail of executable program name string
to make the executable program can be launched even there are spaces in
front and tail of the executable program name string
-When 2F-pressing, make another finger can select and drag if one finger
in the resting-finger-zone for OmniMode ClickPad.
-Changed Chars_set to R_E_S to specify the hotkey extracted from
IDS_CHARACTERS_SET because Chars_Set contain Synaptics language symbols
-Restored defaults for all Dialogs
-Fixed Settings popups being off the screen, for Arabic.
-Turned motion suppression on when a key is down per customer request.
-Fixed access violation when added thread-safe code in SynCom.
-Added 4 finger flick to SGS9.4, but left the subkeys disabled
(visibility=8). Added html file.
-Re-arrangd enable checkboxes in settings dialog for 4 finger flick in
SGS9.4 to provide more space for the translated strings..
-Renamed html file to Syn4FingerFlick.html.
-Added hotkey for "Profiles" button.
-Fixed a mixed-actions issue for OmniMode ClickPad
-Fixed a missing item in the UI for OmniMode ClickPad
-Added DisableGesture to Zoom Rate , Fast and Slow dependency list in
Pinch page.
-Fixed hot key conflict after likely other hot key fixed.
-Added SYN0A15 with appropriate configuration.
-Disabled and Hided all multiple finger gestures and controls per customer
request.
-Fixed the out of order issue for profile items when used
-Minor change for the fixture of the out of order issue for profile items
when used
-Fixed the slidebar LED tracing feature break.
-Added prototype SMB os port and HW SMB class.
-If Properties window is open, generate a balloon tip warning for 5 sec.,
then close the window, discarding the user changes.
-If setting dialog is open, generate a warning message box, then close it,
discarding the user changes.
-Added retry logic for fully device detection if normal detection fails.
-Fixed a small error when resending status request command sequence if
there is any error happens.
-Add momentum feature to scrolling
-Added checkbox for disable TP when USB mouse plugged in.
-Added a check to see if the Properties window is open. If so, gives the
User a warning asking to close it, before performing this operation. The
user will have to re-try afterwards.
-Fixed Profiles popup for right-to-left languages.

I rarely even use my pad, so I wouldn't know if it was buggy before.

 

TMI!

Nothing I need, then, Alan. Mine seems to work fine.

OK, I see.

Regards,
- - Phil

 

New Intel WiFi Driver available. Version 13.2.1.5

http://downloadcenter.intel.com/SearchResult.aspx?lang=deu&ProductFamily=Wireless&ProductLine=WiFi-Produkte&ProductProduct=Intel%C2%AE+WiFi-Link-5300-+und+Intel%C2%AE+WiFi-Link-5100-Produkte

ChangeLog: http://downloadmirror.intel.com/19148/eng/relnotes.htm

 

i will wait for justin to verify this.

 

It's version v13.2.1.5.

HP's version (sp48482) is Intel WiFi Link v13.2.0.30; so it's a minor update.

In any case, Intel seems to have removed it; if you click the download links or the release notes link for Windows 7 drivers here:

 Intel® PRO/Wireless and WiFi Link Drivers-Only for Windows 7*

It will redirect to a "moved file" page.

I would advise to wait for an official HP version...

 

Thanks for the correction...I edited my Post

Only the Win7 x64 Driver only Link is broken.

You can still download the Connection Utility for Win7 x64. The x64 Drivers are also included in this Package.

\Disk\Win7\s64\Install\Intel PROSet Wireless\Data1 is the Path (when you have downloaded the *.zip Package). The Intel PROSet Wireless and Data1 Folders are the unpacked Intel PROSet Wireless.msi and Data1.cab ( The Data1.cab is located in the Intel PROSet Wireless.msi).

 

The connection utility installs lots of unuseful stuff...bloatware like HP's Media stuff, I only use the driver.

Thanks for the report.

 

Thanks for the link. I have no other option but to try these because this device has caused blue screen memory dumps since I bought this machine.

 

Thanks guys (and especially Command-HDX for discovering them) -- I will try the new Intel WiFi Link drivers out and will post this up once I get the chance.

 

Intel Rapid Storage (SATA AHCI) driver 9.6.4.1002 available. Update with device manager. Installed it without problems.

Windows all 64/32-bit
http://downloadmirror.intel.com/18667/eng/RST_9.6.4.1002_Win_drivers_and_utils.zip

Release Notes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology

Readme
http://downloadmirror.intel.com/18667/eng/Readme1002.txt
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Broadcom 2070 Bluetooth 6.3.0.4700. This is from Samsung's support site, don't know if counts as an official source.. Update with device manager. Installed it without problems.

Windows 7 64/32-bit
http://org.downloadcenter.samsung.c...05/20100524165317531/Bluetooth_6.3.0.4700.zip

There's also Broadcom WLAN 5.60.350.9 drivers available at Samsung. I have Atheros card + modded 9.1.0.100 driver, so I can't test this..

Windows 7 64-bit
http://org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx?CDSite=HQ&CttFileID=3010520&CDCttType=DR&ModelType=N&ModelName=NP-Q330E&VPath=DR/201005/20100524165317531/WLAN_Broadcom_64bit_5.60.350.9.zip

Windows 7 32-bit
http://org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx?CDSite=HQ&CttFileID=3010521&CDCttType=DR&ModelType=N&ModelName=NP-Q330E&VPath=DR/201005/20100524165317531/WLAN_Broadcom_32bit_5.60.350.9.zip

 

Direct link for Intel Rapid Storage driver v9.6.4.1002:

http://downloadmirror.intel.com/18667/eng/RST_9.6.4.1002_Win_drivers_and_utils.zip

You can install both utils & drivers by running the exe file under the utils subdir. If you wish to install the driver only, then use the device manager update procedure, drivers are under the drivers subdir.

Direct link for Broadcom Bluetooth v6.3.0.4700:

http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/DR/201005/20100524165317531/Bluetooth_6.3.0.4700.zip

 

Thanks for direct links
Edited my previous post. Added direct download links for 64/32 bit versions + release notes links for RST.

Also noted that JMicron JMB38x Driver 1.00.44.1 is out on the wild, but can't find official source for download...

 

Found Agere Modem Driver 2.2.99.0 at Gateway. Sorry can't test this cause i have no modem...

ftp://ftp.gateway.com/pub/hardware_support/drivers/notebook/EC39C/Modem_USB_Agere_v2.2.99.0_7a.zip

 

I'll try to test your new found driver.

 

UPDATE:

The Gateway driver for the Agere Modem does not work. Though it installs fine, it doesn;t update the driver in the device manager. I even tried installing it manually through device manager with no luck.

Regarding with the new JMicron Driver (1.00.44.1), I've installed it fine and it works fine. Though it's not the official download, it is a WHQL driver. Checked device manager, and install was successful.

I'll update this post as I'm downloading other noted drivers here.

 

Installed the RST and lost 20GB of my data.
Windows 7 x64 bit, upon installation finishing the installer crashed.
After rebooting have lost all my custom files and programs.
With system restrore now i am not able to even boot in windows.
Hopefully i have a backup.
This driver is for desktop/server use, should also work, but i do
not know what happened. Have updated drivers various times.

 

hey, i see that the intel eifi link for win7 64 bit does NOT have a download link.

does that mean, the new 13.2.1.5 is not for win7 64 bit?

 

The rapid storage drivers installed just fine on my dv8t Laptop... expanded them and then double clicked and ran iata_cd.exe.
I checked the intel ahci controller and its updated.

 

Ouch! I updated the driver succesfully, but did not use the utils installer. Just updated the driver through device manager.

Check your windows logs, maybe they reveal what went wrong. Run also chkdsk to scan your hdd. Your filesystem might be corrupted.

 

Intel WiFi Link driver to version 13.2.1.5 installed just fine... pretty uneventful... it never gave me a popup window telling me it was done.. but under network adapters in device manager I see that "Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6200 AGN" drivers are now updated to 13.2.1.5
what's strange is it shows the driver date as 5-31-2010, do they just not relabel these things right or am I missing something?

 

Good point.. I guess I wasn't paying attention and downloaded and installed the Vista version for 64bit from the first page of this thread... worked fine!.. LOL!
http://go.notebookreview.com/?id=525X832&xs=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownloadmirror.intel.com%2F19144%2Feng%2FICS_Dv64.exe&sref=http%3A%2F%2Fforum.notebookreview.com%2Fhp-drivers-software-forum%2F404164-drivers-hp-dv6-gen-2-dv7-gen-3-dv8-hdx16-hdx18-intel.html

-----------------EDIT
These "Vista drivers" may have took out my Realtek ethernet PCIe drivers, they dissappeared out of device manager and I could no longer connect via ethernet cable..... I just had to reinstall them and all was well.

 

There is no access to OS. The problem was with installer.
If i loaded manually the inf then i might be ok.
Nothing to do, only restore a backup.