[Drivers] HP dv6-3XXX / dv7-4XXX / ENVY 17-1XXX (INTEL)

04/01/2012

• Updated Broadcom 2070 / 20702 Bluetooth driver package, version 6.5.1.1700 (6.5 J1).
• Updated HP Mobile Data Protection Sensor, version 4.2.3.1 (driver) and version 4.1.14.1 (software).

04/03/2012

• Added AMD Catalyst Mobility 12.3 reference drivers - version 8.951 (AMD) / 7.12.0.7706 (HDMI Audio).

 

Hello again, i have a question - Does this AMD graphics driver support switchable graphics laptops. My laptop has AMD and Intel (as usual) so will the latest version work for me without losing any functionality? Currently i am using custom drivers to stay updated.

 

When you mean custom drivers, does that mean you are using an older reference driver? Or, using drivers that have been modified?

You can upgrade to the latest version of the reference driver without losing any functionality if you are using an older reference driver. Do NOT uninstall anything - just apply the updates on top of what you already have.

 

I mean Modified drivers which are working good for me. But when i saw an update here i thought its better to have official driver. But then i realized the latest AMD update mentioned here [AMD Catalyst Mobility 12.3 reference drivers - version 8.951 (AMD) / 7.12.0.7706 (HDMI Audio)] is a reference driver. I think that means it was released by AMD and not HP, and if its released by AMD it surely wont have Intel driver packed in it (and so it doesnt support Switchable graphics officially). Am i right? If so is the case then i am better off with the modified drivers i am using coz they are just like the ones released by HP, but with latest versions of everything.

 

The reference driver packages are provided by AMD, and do not contain any Intel-based components.

 

04/08/2012

• Updated Synaptics TouchPad / ClickPad driver, version 16.0.1.0.

Release notes (in a text file) are available inside of the Softpaq.

 

04/10/2012

• Updated Intel Chipset Device Software, version 9.3.0.1020.
• Updated Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver and software, version 11.1.0.1006.
• Updated Intel WiFi Link driver, version 15.1.0.18 for Windows 7.

You do not have to install this Intel Chipset Device Software package if you have already applied a previously released 9.2.X.XXXX or 9.3.X.XXXX package.

It is important to note that mainstream support for Windows Vista has ended. As a result, I have decided that all future releases posted will mention support for Windows 7 but not for Vista; I will be phasing out support for Vista as I continue to post updates. Driver releases specific to Windows Vista will continue to remain however, for as long as they are current.

I will start adding Windows 8 support to many of the drivers here, especially as we get closer towards the final version.

 

i am very unsatisfied with the audio on my old envy 17 3d 1195ea..

been using the latest IDT driver version (6381), and the sound is simply bad. bass, although set to +4 (maximum), almost isnt present, neither using (high-end bass capable headphones), nor the notebooks speakers.
and there is no mono mix checkbox anymore which turned the subwoofer on/off, like in version 6368(?) and before.

when playing some songs with lots of bass, it struggles noticeably, the sound overlaps and the volume suffers from that, resulting in lower volume during heavy bass parts of the songs, and "normal" volume while only vocals are played etc.

playing cs:s often causes the sound to scratch, too (however, didnt notice this in other - newer/more demanding) games.

i tried turning off the power management features inside the beats control panel and all possible sample rate/bit depth combinations.

i will revert back to version 6368 or an earlier one now and hope it will get better again.

any suggestions/ideas how to fix, what settings to use that and why this happens?
and why did they remove the mono mix option and all the advanced settings (bass boost, room correction etc) that were present 1-2 updates ago?

a stock SB 17'' macbook pro has far superior sound (and much higher max volume) when playing from its built-in speakers than the envy with its wannabe top notebook beats sound... i compared them side-by-side

 

04/12/2012

• Updated Atheros Wireless LAN driver, version 9.2.0.480.
• Updated Broadcom 2070 / 20702 Bluetooth driver package, version 6.5.1.2300 (6.5 K2).
• Reverted AMD Catalyst Mobility reference drivers, back to version 12.1 (8.930).

Some members have encountered issues with the more recent Catalyst Mobility reference drivers; this is the reason for the roll back to 12.1.

 

reference ccc 12.3 (as well as 12.3 preview and earlier) works well here.

any help on my sound issues posted right above?

thanks

 

Realtek PCIe Gigabit Ethernet Family Controller v7.053
Realtek

 

04/27/2012

• Updated Ralink RT3090 WiFi Adapter driver, version 3.2.12.0.
• Updated IDT High Definition Audio driver, version 6.10.6388.0.
• Updated IDT High Definition Audio driver, version 6.10.6393.0.

@necrophyte: Give the new IDT audio drivers a try, and please share your experiences here. Did the problems go away with these newer drivers?

Thanks - I will look into it.

 

well, its "ok", however its not the way i would it expect to be considering theres a subwoofer in ther. and i also think i can remember it having been much better several months ago while the driver still had the mono mix checkbox avilable.

 

Hi, I have an HP laptop with switchable graphics (the graphics are Intel HD and ATI 5650, the model of the laptop is DV6 3016sl). I have installed sp50640.exe, that is the latest HP official ATI and Intel HD driver. I'd like to install a more recent one, but also using the catalyst 12.1 that is in the first page of this thread, I cannot manage to install it. In the instructions it is said to install it on top of the official driver. I have the official driver, but when I launch the 12.1 setup (downloaded from the link in the first page, it is 12-1_mobility_vista_win7_64_dd_ccc_ocl.exe) , it says that everything is up to date, and I cannot put the check to install the newer versions of the driver and the Catalyst... How can I install?
Thanks!

 

04/28/2012

• Removed IDT High Definition Audio driver, version 6.10.6393.0.

Some users (including myself) have been experiencing issues with 6.10.6393.0, so I'm removing this for now.

04/29/2012

• Added AMD Radeon HD Graphics, Catalyst Mobility 12.4 reference drivers - version 8.961 (AMD) / 7.12.0.7706 (HDMI Audio).
• Removed Realtek PCIe Gigabit Ethernet Family Controller driver reference for Windows Vista.
• Updated Realtek PCIe Gigabit Ethernet Family Controller driver, version 7.053 for Windows 7.
• Updated HP Quick Launch Software, version 2.7.2 (2.70 A2).

Try the new Catalyst 12.4 drivers posted. Also, make sure that your ATI Radeon 5650 graphics card is set to active and that it is detectable.

 

I tried the version 12.4, but it installed only some parts and not the Catalyst and the drivers... It installed only:

AMD Catalyst Installation Manager
AMD APP SDK Runtime
Driver audio HDMI

The problem is that after the "relevation" I cannot even see the driver and the Catalyst, so I cannot select Catalyst and the drivers.
I checked and the switchable is on "ATI", so it should see the 5650...

Do you have some ideas?

 

IDT High Definition Audio CODEC driver 6.10.6392.0 from sp56803 (supersedes/replaces sp55977):
http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp56501-57000/sp56803.exe

http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp56501-57000/sp56803.html

update May 2: The sp56996 package that contained the IDT Audio 6.10.6393.0 driver was temporarily removed from the HP download servers but was now posted back up again.

 

05/02/2012

• Updated IDT High Definition Audio driver, version 6.10.6392.0 (thanks epguy3).

05/03/2012

• Updated Realtek PCIe Gigabit Ethernet Family Controller driver, version 7.056 (thanks Z3tor).

 

Try this - Unified Leshcat Drivers
I am using these drivers for a long time now, this is the best solution available to get latest drivers for switchable graphics. This guy(s) is doing a great job.
PS: Use 12.3 WHQL UnifL for now 12.4 is buggy...

 

Hello first off thanks a TON for all of these great updates!

I am pretty much a computer newbie and am trying to get games to run better on my laptop. I have an HP Dv6 with an i5, Radeon 5650, and 8gbs of ram.

I updated the graphics drivers on this thread, yet I still feel like I am not getting the kind of performance I should. I am trying to play Starcraft 2, which while it can be a graphics intensive game can work on a pretty broad range of PC's, yet I am having to basically run it on all low settings. I am not expecting to run it on ultra, but bare min really?

Am I over-reaching my PC's stats or is there something I can do? any advice appreciated-thanks in advance!

 

Recent updates to the first post.

05/10/2012

• Removed IDT High Definition Audio driver, version 6.10.6392.0.

05/11/2012

• Updated Synaptics TouchPad / ClickPad driver, version 16.0.2.0.
• Updated Intel WiFi Link driver (and software), version 15.1.1.1.
• Updated HP Mobile Data Protection Sensor package, version 4.2.4.1 (driver) / 4.1.16.1 (software).

05/13/2012

• Updated Atheros Wireless LAN driver, version 9.2.0.496.
• Updated Realtek USB 2.0 Card Reader driver, version 6.1.7601.30130.

 

Do u have switchable graphics? If yes then simply use the drivers link i provided in the post just above urs. If u have non switchable then download and install the latest driver from here or AMD's website. Also try to disable all the unnecessary startup programs (programs starting automatically with system startup). There are a few more things related to general maintenance of PC which u should do if want to see maximum performance ur PC is capable of. There are a LOT of tutorials available for such things very easily. Just google. I suggested all these things considering u r a newbie, there is a whole lot of info for u to go through.

 

I have done alot of the general maintence things via tutorials and reading online, edited the start up progs, etc.

Will this driver link you provided really make a noticable difference in performance?

What do you think of my computers stats compared to what I am trying do?

 

I installed and tried Starcraft 2 many months maybe a year back if i remember correctly on my laptop (i3, ati hd 5650 switchable, 4gb ram), it worked, and it was playable. Now ur laptop is definitely better than mine, and the latest graphics driver version is 12.4 (i tried on 10.x), so its obvious that the game should work fine.
The link i provided is of the drivers SPECIFICALLY repacked to work PERFECTLY (like original) on SWITCHABLE graphics. The laptop makers dont provide regular graphic driver updates, thats why we have to use that site for latest drivers, so if u have SWITCHABLE graphics then the link i gave is ur best bet. Just read the manual/faq thoroughly on that site before installing (its very easy though).
Also one of the main culprits for performance degradation on laptops is heat, everythings comes to crawling speed if ur laptop is overheated, and playing games heats up laptops in no time. So check ur temps (use SPECCY) while playing and see if thats the problem, there are solutions for it too (google) like cleaning vents, putting laptop on hardtop surfaces, using a cooling fan, reducing room temp etc.

 

Awesome, thanks again!

 

06/08/2012

• Added Realtek RTS5159 / RTS5138 Card Reader driver, version 6.1.7601.30133.
• Updated Broadcom Wireless LAN driver, version 5.100.82.130.
• Updated IDT High Definition Audio driver, version 6.10.6395.0.
• Updated Ralink RT3090 WiFi Adapter driver, version 3.2.13.0.

06/10/2012

• Updated Realtek PCIe Gigabit Ethernet Family Controller driver, version 7.058.

 

06/12/2012

• Updated Renesas Electronics USB 3.0 Host Controller driver, version 2.1.28.1 (thanks zujik).

This driver package is currently provided by Intel.

 

@justinkw1: Just a note of thanks for your taking on the responsibility for keeping this HP drivers thread updated.
I had been having problems with my HP ENVY 14's AMD HD 5650 drivers and CCC software - it couldn't install the updates.

After reading this discussion thread and following links to guru3D, I ended up figuring out how to install an updated display driver using just the .msi embedded in the CCC Installer package, and I used the brilliant ATI Tray Tools instead of CCC. (The latter couldn't install.)

To help others, I posted about it all on DonationCoder's discussion forum here: Problems with AMD/ATI Radeon HD 6500M/5600/5700 Series GPU driver/software
The post links back to your thread here.

Thanks again!

 

06/19/2012

• Updated: Intel Rapid Storage Technology, version 11.2.0.1006.

07/08/2012

• Updated: Qualcomm Atheros Wireless LAN driver, version 10.0.0.48.
• Updated: Broadcom 2070 / 20702 Bluetooth driver package, version 6.5.1.2700.

You're welcome! And thanks for the linkback!

 

Qualcomm Atheros Wireless LAN driver, version 10.0.0.48.

Its installation is not even starting in my laptop (dv6 3051tx, Win7 x64).
I tried every possible way to start the installation, but nothing comes up after Installshield's extraction step.

My card's details:
Atheros AR9285 802.11b/g/n WiFi Adapter
PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_002B&SUBSYS_3040103C&REV_01

Previous version 9.2.0.496 installing and working perfectly.
Is this new version (10.0.0.48) only for "HP EliteBook 2170p Notebook PC" (as mentioned in the release notes)?

 

It should install, your device info is in there:

Code:

%ATHR.DeviceDesc.H30A1% = ATHR_DEV_H30A1.ndi, PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_002B&SUBSYS_3040103C

Try extracting the EXE with 7z, or whatever you may use, and try updating the driver manually in Device Manager by point it to the folder containing the driver?

Just extract the file, open Device Manager, locate your AR9285 and right click on it and choose Update Driver Software...

When prompted choose Browse my computer for driver software and browse to the folder where you extracted the downloaded EXE. Inside that should be more folders, open the folder Win7 then ndis6xWin7, that contains the inf file it will use to update. Opening that file you can see your Hardware ID is listed, so it should install, and it will also bypass any other checks the Setup may be running.

 

That might work, but i dont want to do it that way, i want it to be installed in official way (the way it was meant to be installed), otherwise whats the sense of using official drivers?

 

Hi guys, hope someone can help.

I have a HP dv6 3060sa and have all the latest drivers installed from the HP site for my laptop, however the graphics driver haven't been updated since 2010 and I feel there should have been an update since then as my laptop feels as though it's under performing.
Also in the last couple of months I've noticed my laptop becoming very hot and the fans spin at a ridiculous speed and very loud. I keep all software to a minimum and don't install any bloatware etc as I'm very picky and OCD about how tidy my laptop is so don't think it's software related unless it's a Windows 7 update.

Any suggestions?

 

Get it from here - LESHCATLABS.NET
I suggest install 12.3 UP2 from that website, 12.6 is also available, but it is not as stable as 12.3 UP2.
Read the FAQ and guide there before installing, properly.
Use manual cleaning method (given in the guide) to clean ur previous drivers instead of YUC (A cleaner inbulit in the all drivers provided on that website).

 

WinVista7_64_152255.zip - Intel Graphics Media Accelerator HD driver 15.22.55.64.2677 (8.15.10.2677) for Windows Vista & Windows 7 64bit editions. supports 1st generation Intel Core CPUs with Intel HD graphics.

no 32bit download of the 2677 driver is available.

 

08/19/2012

• Updated: Broadcom Wireless LAN driver, version 5.100.82.139.
• Updated: Intel Chipset Device Software package, version 9.3.0.1021.
• Updated: Intel WiFi Link driver (and software), version 15.2.0.19.
• Updated: Realtek PCIe Gigabit Ethernet Family Controller driver, version 7.061 for Windows 7.
• Added: Realtek PCIe Gigabit Ethernet Family Controller driver, version 8.003 for Windows 8.

I have not added this to the first post (yet) because I am waiting to see if Intel is going to remove / re-post the package...it's interesting how there isn't a 32-bit version available. I also tried to search for this release through the Intel Download Center, but it didn't seem to appear in any of my results.

Thanks for finding it, though! It will be handy for those who do wish to try it.

 

09/01/2012

• Updated: IDT High Definition Audio driver, version 6.10.6418.0.

 

Intel HD Graphics Driver for Windows 7

Driver Revision: 15.22.57.64.2827

August 10, 2012

* 2nd generation Intel(R) Core(TM) i3 processor
* 2nd generation Intel(R) Core(TM) i5 processor
* 2nd generation Intel(R) Core(TM) i5 vPro(TM) processor
* 2nd generation Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 processor
* 2nd generation Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 vPro(TM) processor
* 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ processor family
* Intel® Core™ i3 Mobile Processor
* Intel® Core™ i3 Processor
* Intel® Core™ i5 Mobile Processor
* Intel® Core™ i5 Processor
* Intel® Core™ i7 Mobile Processor
* Intel® Pentium® Processor

http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?agr=Y&ProdId=3231&DwnldID=21778&ProductFamily=Graphics&ProductLine=Laptop+graphics+drivers&ProductProduct=Intel%C2%AE+Core%E2%84%A2+Processors+with+Intel%C2%AE+HD+Graphics&lang=eng

http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?agr=Y&ProdId=3231&DwnldID=21776&ProductFamily=Graphics&ProductLine=Laptop+graphics+drivers&ProductProduct=Intel%C2%AE+Core%E2%84%A2+Processors+with+Intel%C2%AE+HD+Graphics&lang=eng

http://downloadmirror.intel.com/21778/a08/Win7Vista_152257.exe

http://downloadmirror.intel.com/21776/a08/Win7Vista_64_152257.exe

 

just a quick question, why is the most recent BIOS version listed version F.1B, although F.1D seems to be the most recent one (for envy 17 1100 series)?

 

I'll try putting this up shortly.

Good question.

The F.1D release should now be up on the first post. Thanks!

 

09/23/2012

• Updated: Qualcomm Atheros Wireless LAN driver, version 10.0.0.67.
• Updated: Qualcomm Atheros Wireless LAN driver, version 10.0.0.75 for Windows 7.
• Added: Qualcomm Atheros Wireless LAN driver, version 10.0.0.77 for Windows 8.
• Added: Ralink RT3090 / RT5390 WiFi Adapter driver, version 5.0.2.0 for Windows 8.
• Updated: Intel Rapid Storage Technology, version 11.6.0.1030.

Haven't forgotten about the updated Intel HD Graphics driver...

 

Hey justinkw1,

Just a heads up, I had major issues with Atheros Wifi 10.0.0.75 on Windows 7 and had to rollback. Interested to see if anyone else is seeing issues.

 

10/04/2012

• Updated: Intel HD Graphics driver package, version 8.15.10.2827 (15.22.57[.64].2827) / 6.14.0.3086 (Audio) for Windows 7.
• Updated: Realtek RTS5159 / RTS5138 Card Reader driver, version 6.2.8400.30143 for Windows 7 and Windows 8.

Thanks for sharing, dannyres! Is anyone else having problems with the two most recent versions of the Atheros Wireless LAN driver?

 

i need help updating my video card driver. i have researched a many a forums and i don't understand why i can update this driver. first i need to know the correct version i need to DL and install. second i need to know the process to install it. iv read people using 12.4 mobility catylst. iv read uninstall ati driver program. start in safe-mode, use reg cleaner or something. then install new driver. or ive read install new drivers over hp's default drives. iv read enable fixed driver in bois. this iv never done b4 but i understand the premise or idea i just am missing a few key info's to get me where i want to be

i have

pavilion dv7-4060us
64bit
windows 7

i have switchable vid cards
ati mobility radeon hd 5650
amd m880G with ati radeon hd 4250

this info is from my amd vision engine control center(this program looks diff then it did b4)(i tryed to update drives and it seem the control center updated but the drives faied)( after the recovery point was reloaded the old drivers went back but this control center looks new?)

Driver Packaging Version 8.77.2.1-100919a-105630C-HP
Catalyst Version 11.11
Provider AMD
2D Driver Version 8.01.01.1071

2D Driver File Path /REGISTRY/MACHINE/SYSTEM/ControlSet001/Control/CLASS/{4D36E968-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}/0001

Direct3D Version 8.14.10.0779
OpenGL Version 6.14.10.10179
AMD VISION Engine Control Center Version 2011.1025.2231.38573

my bf3 works im just searching for the best driver so it works at peak performance
is there a better driver for my machine? if so how do i install?

 

10/08/2012

• Updated: Intel Management Engine Interface (5-series), version 6.2.30.1040 (package) / 6.0.0.1179 (MEI driver) for Windows 7 and Windows 8.
• Updated: Ralink RT3090 / RT5390 WiFi Adapter driver, version 5.0.2.0 for Windows 7 and Windows 8.
• Updated: Synaptics TouchPad / ClickPad driver, version 16.2.3.0.
• Added: Windows 8 compatibility for current versions of the Intel Chipset Device Software.

The updated Intel Management Engine Interface package is currently being provided for download by Lenovo.

You'll want to make sure that the graphics drivers provided by HP are installed first, before you update your AMD graphics driver to a newer version. This helps to preserve the switchable graphics feature.

If you're interested in updating to the newest version of the AMD Catalyst driver package, you can download and install the following on top of what you already have installed.

AMD Catalyst Mobility
Version 12.8 (8.982) x64
http://www2.ati.com/Drivers/mobile/12-8_mobility_vista_win7_win8_64_dd_ccc_whql.exe

 

got this error right after installing 12-8_mobility_vista_win7_win8_64_dd_ccc_whql

before i installed the switchable driver was operational.aka when u unplug the power it prompts you to switch

 

HP should release a new switchable graphics driver. It's been a long time since the last one. Installing the reference driver on top of it is not stable for me.

 

10/21/2012

• Added: IDT High Definition Audio driver, version 6.10.6417.0 (previous release).
• Added: Windows 8 compatibility for current versions of the IDT High Definition Audio driver.
• Added: Broadcom Wireless LAN driver, version 6.30.59.49 for Windows 8.
• Updated: Synaptics TouchPad / ClickPad driver, version 16.2.10.12.
• Updated: Synaptics TouchPad / ClickPad driver, version 16.2.15.0.

I'm not sure if HP will be releasing a new switchable graphics driver for these notebook models. They are considered end-of-life and it will depend on if an important issue needs to be addressed.

 

Recent updates to the first post:

10/24/2012

• Updated: Reference AMD Radeon HD graphics driver package, version 9.002.0.0000 (Catalyst 12.10) / 7.12.0.7708 (HDMI Audio) for Windows 7.
• Added: Reference AMD Radeon HD graphics driver package, version 9.002.0.0000 (Catalyst 12.10) / 8.0.0.8808 (HDMI Audio) for Windows 8.

10/25/2012

• Added: Synaptics TouchPad / ClickPad driver, version 16.2.10.13 (previous release).
• Updated: IDT High Definition Audio driver, version 6.10.6423.0.
• Updated: HP Mobile Data Protection Sensor driver, version 4.2.8.1 for Windows 7 and Windows 8.
• Updated: HP Mobile Data Protection Sensor driver, version 4.2.9.1 for Windows 7 and Windows 8.
• Updated: Broadcom 2070 / 20702 Bluetooth driver package, version 12.0.0.2100 for Windows 8.
• Updated: HP Quick Launch Software, version 3.0.5 (3.00 A5) for Windows 7 and Windows 8.
• Updated: Qualcomm Atheros Wireless LAN driver, version 10.0.0.200 for Windows 7.
• Updated: Qualcomm Atheros Wireless LAN driver, version 10.0.0.205 for Windows 8.

 

Thanks for all your hard work by updating these drivers. I want to install Windows 8 on my HP DV6 3180sd, but I have no clue how to install the graphic drivers to let them work correctly with switchable graphics. It has a i5 460M with Intel HD graphics and a AMD 5470M. In Windows 7 I installed the HP drivers and put the newest Catalyst over them, which worked fine. Is this also possible with Windows 8, and if not what is the correct way to install it?

Thanks.