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

Yes, Dv is for Vista and Ds is for Seven, although I think each package contains both Vista and Seven versions.

 

Glad that "hopey, changey thing" is workin' for ya! Ha-ha!

When there are Win 7 drivers available, Alan, they usually install and work better under Win 7 than Vista drivers.

Regards,
- - Phil

 

Yep, That should stand to reason.. otherwise they would just post one driver for both.

I just need to pay attention more......

Must be why I was never good at math!

 

A truism, Alan. We all do better when we do that!

Regards,
- - Phil

 

Yep and the older I get, the higher the cost to pay!... LOL!

As you may know, short term memory suffers the older you get.
I just get to confident and move too quick sometimes and need to slooow down and pay attention to what I'm doing.

 

That's sounds about right, Alan. Time for the "ginko biloba" tablets.

Regards,
- - Phil

 

Forgot to mention of the updates that I made a couple days ago.

09/16/2010

• Updated links to Intel WiFi Link driver version 13.3.0.24.
• Updated Intel GMA / HD Graphics driver to version 8.15.10.2202 [15.17.11(.64).2202] (thanks Z3tor).

Just throwing this out there: I'm thinking about separating HP MediaSmart, Wireless Assistant, and other popular HP software (NOT drivers though) into their own, separate thread. That way, I only have to update once and keep everything that is optional (and even potentially bloat material) on its own. Opinions?

 

It doesn't make a huge difference to me but I would prefer if everything was kept in one thread, as it is now. Just one less thread to have to keep track of.

Everything (all of this stuff) is optional anyway.

 

I'm happy with them as they are. Despite that, I think separating drivers from software on the main page that you update would be fine if it simplifies focus on drivers but doesn't require monitoring another entirely separate thread.

Regards,
- - Phil

 

See, the way it is right now -- I have to update MediaSmart four times since there exists four current driver threads. From what I'm seeing from your comments (and JJB from the Envy 15 driver thread):

Advantages

1. Provides a dedicated thread for HP software that is not required to install
2. Better management on my part, only having to edit one thread
3. Can simply redirect users with a link to the software thread from the driver threads if they're interested enough
4. Makes the driver threads more focused on what they do best -- providing drivers!

Disadvantages

1. Technically will need to watch and manage another thread as updates keep coming

I'd like to encourage opinions from others as well. I've also been thinking about creating and managing a mega BIOS thread too which will have posts and discussions on BIOS releases for numerous models...

 

Well, in that case, perhaps you should just do what's easiest for you.

It would be nice to at least have links on the drivers thread to the other relevant updates (as well as notice when such new updates were posted), but I suppose doing something like that would probably be almost as much work as keeping things the way they are now.

Anyway, however you want to do it, I'm sure we'll be able to adapt to it.

 

I'd recommend creating a seperate thread specifically for software (e.g. MediaSmart/TouchSmart) - less redundancy that way.

 

To most of us, this is the core of the matter. We appreciate what you do and will be able to accommodate however you decide to do it. Easier and simpler is a laudable but, since you are the one keeping it organized and up-to-date, you should manage it however you think best. While we are expressing our opinions, it shouldn't be determined democratically, and our suggestions are just ideas which may help you determine whether better ways are available to integrate with your thinking.

Much appreciated!

Regards,
- - Phil

 

Thanks Phil, Alan, and others who had contributed suggestions as to how I could better set this up. I wanted to make sure most of the users here were comfortable with this change. I also didn't want to surprise everyone either. It might be the best way to go since I think the first post has become terribly long.

 

I agree, while I too like everything in one easy spot.... thats just me being selfish.... since you have to do the work, what works best for you is what matters.... organizing is a much easier task if it makes sense in your head.... we can adapt and just simply follow another thread for software stuff.....
no biggie to me.

There is the social factor too... nice to have all the interaction on one thread.... but again, your the kingpin that makes this thread happen Justin....."special thanks for the others that dig and proof the drivers so we don't have to also!!!!".... but you do whats best for you and we appreciate all your efforts.

Just remember as time goes on, new computers come online and splitting things up may make this thread become obsolete where no one wants to maintain it anymore... just thinkin....

I guess if that happens, I'll have to buy another computer!

 

The first page is long but works well since it is well organized. Don't be overly concerned over that, Justin.

Besides, it's still short compared all the other pages in this thread and all the other site pages we'd be browsing every day or two at nVidia, HP, Intel, etc., etc.

Regards,
- - Phil

 

The new HP software thread is up! Note that the following has now been moved to a dedicated thread geared toward HP software.

• LightScribe System Software
• HP MediaSmart
• HP Wireless Assistant

I will still be updating these, but just in the new software thread that I had created for them. If you're interested in these applications, you can find them at http://forum.notebookreview.com/hp-...popular-hp-notebook-software-compilation.html.

 

Realtek released new Ethernet Drivers...

Win7 Version: 7.026 Date: 23.09.2010
Vista Version: 6.242 Date: 23.09.2010

 

Seems they don't make their drivers easy to download do they?

 

No such problem here. Did you use the Realtek link in the first page..?

 

No, I tried to find it myself... I thought it was a new driver being posted and didn't realize I actually already had it installed
prior from that same link you speak of... LOL!

 

Why do you say that they're hard to download, Alan?

I had no difficulty ... In fact, AFAICT, I've never had any issues downloading the drivers from RealTek.

Regards,
- - Phil

 

From the link provided on the first page of this thread it was fine... when I go to realteks site and try to navigate, I had problems locating them... my bad I guess.

Its certainly nice when folks provide links.

Whats obvious to some is not to others I guess, or its just me, but I've had trouble more than once.

 

HP Quick Launch Buttons updated to version 6.50.18.1 REV: A. All Windows versions supported. Supported devices:

- HP Remote Control HID Device
- HP Quick Launch Buttons
- HP Quick Launch Buttons 64
- Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard with HP QLB

html: ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp49001-49500/sp49456.html
cva: ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp49001-49500/sp49456.cva
sortpaq: ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp49001-49500/sp49456.exe

 

09/26/2010

• Updated Realtek PCIe Gigabit Ethernet Family Controller driver to version 6.242 for Windows Vista and version 7.026 for Windows 7.

09/29/2010

• Updated HP Quick Launch Buttons to version 6.50.18.1 (thanks Z3tor).

 

Intel chipset driver 9.1.2.1008 is out.

http://downloadmirror.intel.com/10884/a08/INF_allOS_9.1.2.1008_PV.exe

 

I'm just curious even if you keep updating your driver, you will only take up HDD spaces... The driver will remain the same (inf) for the model.

As an example only: Nvidia 198.x driver for 9600M is the same file for 256.x driver. No changes but adding more info about other GPU out there only.

 

All three of these installed perfect over the top of my existing.

 

Gee! - a guy finally gets the free Hiren's BootCD and runs Ghost 11.5 from it to clone his system and he goes crazy!

At least you're doing it the SAFE way... Glad they all updated successfully for you, Alan!



Regards,
- - Phil

 

I think my older version was 6.5 or something close... I remember when a later version came out it was too complicated to use.. but the one on Hiren's is a later version "11.51" and in the simplified form so its a piece of cake to use!

 

Yep, Ghost 11.5 is on Hiren's BootCD v.10.x/11.0 Restored. Glad you're protecting your system with it before apply all these updates! And having fun with it, too!

Regards,
- - Phil

 

strange.
i installed new chipset driver and then NIC driver and result was BSOD.
after restart its fine again...

 

Not too many updates recently, but that might soon change. I had updated the compatibility info for the HP Mobile Data Protection Sensor driver. Just to re-iterate recent edits:

10/01/2010

• Updated Intel Chipset Device Software to version 9.1.2.1008 (thanks Z3tor).

10/10/2010

• Updated the Important Information section for the HP Mobile Data Protection Sensor driver.

 

I think the following drivers are going to be released soon...

Intel Rapid Storage 10
Intel Chipset Driver 9.2
Nvidia 260 series drivers

 

It seems I can't install the chipset update properly.

I keep trying but it doesn't show the right version after updating. It stays stuck at 9.1.1.1022.

Anyone knows what I may be doing wrong?

Thanks you all

 

To ensure that all device drivers are updated, simply execute the downloaded file using the -overall parameter.

* Example: If you saved the downloaded file as downloadedfile.exe to the root directory of C: drive, you can launch the Run command (Windows key + R) and insert " C:\downloadedfile.exe -overall" in the Open field (without the quotes). Press OK to begin the interactive installation process.

 

I also mentioned this in the Envy 15 driver thread, which I hope clarifies the situation (even if you used the -overall parameter):

 

I have found that you can extract all of the elements of the Chipset package and update each one manually through Device "Mangler" . When you do it that way, each one will report back and tell you whether the update made a change or not and whether the new one has a newer version number... So, if you want to know which Chipset devices are updated, that's a way to find out.

Regards,
- - Phil

 

Yes, using the overall parameter makes all the difference in the world whether it updates or not.

 

Yup ... Otherwise, it updates incompletely.

Regards,
- - Phil

 

You can also check the logfile to find out what was updated.

 

It seems to me that "-overall" option is the default.
Invoking the exe without it produces the same logfile.

 

I wonder why they do it this way?
This is the only file I've ever had to install this way.

Surely they realize its not the norm for most drivers.
Can't they just make an executable with instructions to do the same?

 

They may do it for Admins like me that may wish to be selective in applying them as I previously described a couple of posts earlier.

Regards,
- - Phil

 

There is a new version of the IDT High Definition Audio Codec that I will put up on the first post shortly (I'm posting it here since I am currently busy).

Version: 6.10.6300.0 for Windows Vista and Windows 7
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp50001-50500/sp50432.html
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp50001-50500/sp50432.cva
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp50001-50500/sp50432.exe

 

The IDT audio update that I mentioned a couple of days ago is now on the first post.

10/14/2010

• Updated IDT High Definition Audio Codec to version 6.10.6300.0.

 

New IDT driver installed smoohtly ontop of previous version. No noticeable improvements for dv6, but works just fine.

 

Nvidia Verde notebook drivers 260.89 WHQL released. Package includes HD Audio driver version 1.1.9.0 and PhysX System Software version 9.10.0514.

Release notes & download (Vista/7 64 bit)
Release notes & download (Vista/7 32 bit)

 

Also Buggy as the last Verde Beta Driver.

Adjust desktop color setting > if you change Brightness, Contrast and Gamma you have realy a very nice color on your screen 16 Colors or so

 

Any chance an AMD laptop sticky similar to this will be made?