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

Can you guys explain the difference between the card reader drivers verses the filter drivers?

And where are the located in device manager?....

Kinda hard to update something you can't find.

Nevermind I found it:
JMicron OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller

When you download that .zip it expands into a directory with a setup.exe that wouldn't install for me... but the subdirectory "JMB38X_WinDrv_R1.00.17_WHQL" also had a setup.exe and it did install just fine.

 

They both install on mine too..... One thing is nice for a change... the setup.exe actually works slick as a whistle.

 

And mine did not originally come with 8 GB of RAM. I thought the price and the time was right to upgrade my memory, that's all.

Sorry everyone for not posting updates sooner. Schoolwork is overwhelming me right now, but keep replying with anything new that you might find and I'll get to them eventually. Thanks!

 

What are you studying for?

 

Congrats, Justin! Runs smoother and easier, now doesn't it?

Regards,
- - Phil

 

I upgraded mine to 8gb from 6gb a few weeks ago, Alan, and it seemed to smooth out the choppiness of some apps compared to before the upgrading.

Regards,
- - Phil

 

Yep.... even though the SSD is very fast, ram is faster.
NOthing like plenty of elbow room, then the SSD gets to kick back.

 

NVIDIA GeForce Drivers 266.58 WHQL released

For Win 7 x64

NVIDIA - Download Drivers

 

thanks for the update!
direct link:
http://us.download.nvidia.com/Windo...ok_winvista_win7_64bit_international_whql.exe

 

Certainly a "truism" , Alan. Particularly true when you are not operating a paging file! I think that's why it help in my case.

Regards,
- - Phil

 

My swap file is on my SSD but its set for an initial of 16mb and a max of 12273mb.

To my knowledge it never goes bigger than the 16mb.... at least everytime I check it thats what it is.....

That way I still get the very fast bootups of not having a swap file and virtually no wear and tear on my SSD but I anything ever got in a bind, its free to create more if needed.

There is a lot of opinions about this, but I figure it just gives me insurance and if my file is only 16mb when I shut down and it only has to create a 16mb file when it boots up... there is no harm.

As I'm typing right now, there is 6476mb of ram free and my Firefox uses Ram for its cache too.

 

I've run fast and solid for nearly a year without it. I see no reason to even have one. Next best thing is to have a small one like you do, IMHO. :laugh:

Regards,
- - Phil

 

thats cold
You don't need a big one if you have enough ram!

 

If you have an SSD as we do, no pagefile is needed.

Regards,
- - Phil

 

But isn't that only because we have plenty of Ram?
The SSD cannot operate as Ram to run programs?
Isn't it restricted to only being a storage area to launch from?

I'm always paranoid I might get 10 photoshop sessions going or something and don't want it to lock up when I need it most.... thats the only reason I allow a swap file to exist.. but keep its minimum very low so its basically nil unless needed.

 

It's mostly because a swapfile would cause repeated and unnecessary writing to a pagefile on the SSD and slow down our machines if a swapfile were on a secondary HDD.
The other issues are largely moot since all DV8's came with 4gb or 6gb.

This was, I thought, a discussion of benefits of upping RAM from 6gb to 8gb and that was why the paging file was relevant on our SSD machines. We're far afield from that issue now.

Regards,
- - Phil

 

I agree swapping to a secondary HDD would be slow simply because the HDD is so much slower than the SSD, but I have mine on the primary SSD drive.

Realizing if for some crazy reason I actually "did" run out of ram... my computer would stop in its tracks without a relief valve to go to in the form of a swap file.
Being only 16mb in size, "thats all thats ever written on a routine basis initially", I'm not worried about the consequences to the SSD drive as they are nil.

If windows liked to write bigger than 16mb "which is what my min is set to", even though I don't need to swap, it would be reluctant to allow a swap file.. but every time I check.... there is only 16mb allocated.

But these computers are so fast, there will be no difference in speed between the two settings.... "unless" a very large multiple project is initiated that eats up all the ram, in that case the swap file will save the day..... the price I pay to have it is that 16mb are written to the SSD......

While I"m likely to not need it, the price is so small I don't mind.

 

IDT High-Definition (HD) Audio Driver 6.10.6315.0 available at HP ftp. Fully working with my dv6.

ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp51001-51500/sp51488.html
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp51001-51500/sp51488.cva
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp51001-51500/sp51488.exe

 

I study Computer Science / Engineering at UCSD. The schoolwork in question is creating and testing a compiler, which is taking up a lot of my time.

Yes, I personally observed some performance improvements upgrading from 4 GB. I mean, having the security of additional memory means that I can be more of a multitasker - not that I already am...

I am looking at all of the updates that have been posted and I am currently updating the first post. I will post the changes once I get all of them processed.

 

Sounds right up your alley.... looks like your contribution to this forum should earn you some credits on some project they assign to you......

Would be nice to get credit for all your hard work....
We already give you credit...and we give you a "A"....

Too bad that doesn't count in class.

 

All these updates are finally up!

01/22/2011

• Updated JMicron JMB38X Card Reader driver to version 1.0.56.1.
• Updated JMicron JMB38X 1394 Filter driver to version 1.0.19.0.
• Updated IDT High Definition Audio Codec to version 6.10.6302.0.
• Updated IDT High Definition Audio Codec to version 6.10.6315.0.
• Updated Intel WiFi Link driver to version 14.0.1.2 for Windows 7.
• Updated Synaptics TouchPad driver to version 15.1.22.1.
• Updated NVIDIA graphics driver to version 8.17.12.6658 (266.58) / 1.1.13.1 (HDMI Audio) / 9.10.0514 (PhysX).

The Intel WiFi Link driver package that I linked to also includes the My Wifi Technology Software. If you just want to install the driver and not the software (which I prefer), follow the instructions that I posted in the Important Information section.

Synaptics TouchPad generic driver version 15.2.7 is now up on the Synaptics website, but I will test it first before I post.

 

as always, justin is the man! thank you, mate!

 

Thanks again Justin for all your efforts here, especially since you are so otherwise busy. (Perhaps HP should hire you to keep their driver pages updated, since they can't seem to manage to do it very well themselves.)

 

I second that motion! Much appreciated!

Regards,
- - Phil

 

Realtek PCIe GBE controller driver updated. Windows 7 version 7.037 and Vista version 6.246.

Realtek

 

Synaptics TouchPad Driver 15.2.4.4 available at HP ftp.

edit: not supported

 

why its not supported?
Ive just tried and works fine!

 

You are right. It installed fine when i extracted the softpaq first. Dunno why i did not try that earlier... I ran the softpaq and installation failed, because my Synaptics device id is not supported. So extract the softpaq first and then run Setup.exe. Here are the files again.

ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp51001-51500/sp51498.html
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp51001-51500/sp51498.cva
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp51001-51500/sp51498.exe

Changelog:

 

Should one use this version or the generic latest version 15.2.7 on synaptic website(the one with Scrybe)?.

Does this driver allow features as are provided with Scrybe?.

 

Synaptics Touchpad driver 15.2.7 (with Scrybe Gesture Workflow Technology v.1.5) available.

32-bit
Download License Agreement | Synaptics
64-bit
Download License Agreement | Synaptics

 

Intel HD Graphics driver 15.21.8.(64).2279 (with audio driver 6.14.00.3074) available.

Release notes
http://downloadmirror.intel.com/19759/eng/relnotes_gfx.htm
ReadMe
http://downloadmirror.intel.com/19759/eng/Installation_Readme.txt
32-bit
http://downloadmirror.intel.com/19759/a08/Win7Vista_15218.exe
64-bit
http://downloadmirror.intel.com/19761/a08/Win7Vista_64_15218.exe

 

First post now updated!

02/06/2011

• Updated Synaptics TouchPad driver to version 15.2.4.4.
• Updated Synaptics TouchPad driver to version 15.2.7.0.
• Updated Realtek PCIe Gigabit Ethernet Family Controller driver to version 6.246 for Windows Vista and version 7.037 for Windows 7.

 

Hey, long time follower of this thread! Just thought I'd let you know that I had my laptop returned to HP for repair and they updated the BIOS to F.34 (dated 12/08/2010 if I run an older BIOS update to display BIOS info).

Edit: Laptop is the HDX16-1005EA - FT210EA.

 

what laptop do you have?

 

HP doesn't seem to be aware of the latest updates to anything.

 

Ah sorry, yeah I have a Hewlett Packard Pavilion HDX16-1005EA - FT210EA.

 

Fortunately, those who feel they "need" them are able to find the latest ones there due to Justin's work and offerings by several other contributors.

Regards,
- - Phil

 

Interesting, could you please dump it for us?

 

Hi there,

I'm also a very long time follower of this just amazing thread, thank you so so much for keeping my laptop in tiptop condition.

Very very sadly, my HDX16-1010ea is going away for repair as the graphics seem to have failed - black/flickering/buzzing screen etc. I really hope they can repair it!

I simply have 1 question to all HDX devotees here, simply IS there a replacement to the HDX 16? The Envys don't come close, no expresscard, firewire etc. that I really need. I don't mean just HP, any manufacturer?

I.e. if they can't fix my HDX, what could I possibly replace it with?

Thank you so much!

Regards.

 

How do I do that?

 

Has anyone tried these?
HP SimplePass Identity Protection Software 6.5.5.18 for Windows 7 Drivers
http://www.userdrivers.com/Notebook...ion-Software-6-5-5-18-for-Windows-7/download/

Hp's download site...
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareDownloadIndex?cc=us&lc=en&dlc=en&softwareitem=ob-82068-1

I won't install on my system for some reason.... launches but then won't execute.

Opps.. I take that back.... after rebooting its installed... what a crappy install wizard.

 

Realtek LAN driver 7.38.113.2011 available from Gigabyte.

ftp://download.gigabyte.ru/driver/motherboard_driver_lan_realtek_8111_w7.exe

Extract downloaded package. Drivers are located in W7\WIN7\64 (or 32) folder. Use device manager to update driver. Or if you prefer the easy way, just run setup.exe

 

Broadcom Bluetooth driver 6.4.0.901 available from Acer. Installed fine and working properly.

http://global-download.acer.com/GDF...6467&Step1=NOTEBOOK&Step2=ASPIRE&Step3=ASPIRE 7750&OS=ALL&LC=en&BC=ACER&SC=PA_7

 

What Type of Fingerprint Reader is in your machine?

In my HDX16-1060EG i have a Validity Sensor VSF201.

 

This version of the HP SimplePass Identity Protection software is not based on the DigitalPersona Fingerprint Reader Software. It didn't operate very well either, from my experience with it.

There are also a few updates that I need to post; I'll get to them once I have some more time.

Wait, we're already approaching post #2000!?

 

I have VSF301.

 

sorry... but I had to take post 2000!.... thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by windstrings Has anyone tried these? HP SimplePass Identity Protection Software 6.5.5.18 for Windows 7 Drivers Download HP SimplePass Identity Protection Software 6.5.5.18 for Windows 7 Drivers Hp's download site... HP SimplePass Identity Protection Software - HP Customer Care (United States - English) I won't install on my system for some reason.... launches but then won't execute. Opps.. I take that back.... after rebooting its installed... what a crappy install wizard.

So far it seems to work well.. but I haven't played with it much yet.... I now have "two" fingerprint options when I reboot... seems either one works even though all the other has been uninstalled.

 

Another great result from unnecessary update. Sounds weird to me, Alan!

In any case, I hope you try "them" on 64-bit Minefield (FF4) and find one of "them" works...

Regards,
- - Phil

 

Tried the update and get an error about Microsoft Visual C++ 8.0
and the installation rolled back.
I remember same issue in the past.
I think i have removed bluetooth software that time and re-install
instead of update

Edit:Yeah that is:
http://forum.notebookreview.com/6468882-post1389.html

So, uninstall 1st then install

 

When I booted up I would get "two" fingerprint thumbprints.. both of which worked. The software seemed to work ok with 32bit FF but I never went as far as load 64Bit and finally just went back to DigitalPersona Software 5.1.0.175a by doing a system restore.

I had to do a system restore because everything got pretty trashed.
1. The DigitalPersona Software 5.1.0.175a would not completely uninstall correctly. I finally had to do a registry scrub and manually get rid of the files on the hardrive. I even stopped the service for the fingerprint reader etc, and disabled the driver in device manager... nothing I did would stop the extra fingerprint prompt upon startup.
2. Since I don't like trashy installs, I just went back to my original.

It appears while the HP SimplePass Identity Protection Software 6.5.5.20" software "worked", it was "working with" and not replacing the other so I had traces of the original or at least the drivers loading .... at any rate I didn't like the result so I tossed it.

For now since I'm unwilling to use IE9, I'm conceeding I will have to use 32Bit FF to keep my fingerprint reader functional or use 64bit "without" the fingerprint.

I suppose thats an ok option as long as the flash all plays together well.

Last time I tried that, installing 64bit flash "uninstalled, or at least rendered it non functional"... the 32bit flash, and vice versa.

Have you gotten both 32bit FF and 64bit FF to work on your machine and both run flash and java ok?