*HP dv6t Select Edition (3XXX series) Owners Lounge*

You don't ...you just override the bios.
You need to be plugged into AC to update and hope for no power outages.

Hit F10 or ESC and hit F10 to access the bios.

 

Just got my dv6t-3100 SE today and just a couple questions........

1. My touchsmart page only shows the row of icons on the bottom, none of the large icons/tiles are on my touchsmart homepage at all. Any ideas?

2 Does anyone know if there is a version of bumptop available for download?

Thanks

 

1. Click the touchsmart icon from the taskbar icons on the bottom and you should be able to see the touchsmart bar on top... Go to the settings and select run on star-up or something...

2. I have no idea but I want to know, too.

 

Your not from Australia then I guess. Hah

 

That'd go for a good 1500 round 'ere true?

 

You don't need to uninstall the BIOS. (And if you did, you would no longer have a computer.) I was talking about the graphics card driver. To properly uninstall the graphics driver:

Control Panel > Uninstall a program > double-click ATI Catalyst Install Manager > Next > Express Uninstall ALL ATI Software

Do you know how to get into the BIOS? The fan option isn't hard to find. I don't remember the exact path, but if you need me to, I'll check.

 

My dv6tse is overheating on a consistent basis. It's currently running at 84 degrees with some light web browsing, iTunes and OneNote running. Word is also open but I'm not using it. I'm using it on a desk so there should be no issues venting. It's gotten progressively worse since I bought it back in August.

The processor is a quad core but the heat seems excessive for the little that I generally use it for.

 

I did some research and I believe this is the new look and funcionality of TouchSmart 4.0 ( my version is 4.0.28.0 ) I really didnt find much info on 4.0. I would really like to see a good tutorial on 4.0 (and not just for the TouchSmart Desktops either)

I still didnt find anything on Bumptop...... I think google is holding the software to include its properties in Andriod 3.0

 

You need to repaste the CPU and GPU. If you don't know how to do that, your only option is to have HP fix it.

 

Happy birthday City Pig with the hot-headed laptop

 

Why, thank you, kind sir!

 

Gosh just turning on my Wifi, even on powersaver with granola, causes my temperatures to jump up over 10 degrees...from like 40s to 50s. Is this normalish? for an i7 processor.

 

Well, my non SB 6 arrived today....so I guess I am officially a member of the group.

Too bad I'm calling HP tomorrow to send it back.

I turned it on, didn't load up any data or virus scans or nothing (didn't even go online). I just gave it a name and played with the touchscreen....
A couple of notes:
The touchpad sucks. That one piece design blows.
The display is fine (didn't get online), but the screen is like a mirror.
Back-lit keyboard is worth $25....even if I never need it. It looks cool as hell.
Touchscreen is a must if you don't have a mouse. Did I mention the touchpad sucks?
My i5 with 8gbs of ram seemed slower than I would have imagined. I know there is stock bloatware.....but my system has a 7200rpm HDD with NOTHING on it.
I'm not sure why I got the Blu-Ray player. It seems silly to be a computer without one....but I'm pretty sure I will NEVER watch a blu-ray movie in it. I own multiple PS3's, and I've watched a total of 7 Blu-Ray's in 3 years.

If I do go with an SB i7, it is going to be HARD giving up the touchscreen and back-lit keyboard.

 

If you're talking about the dv6t Quad Edition, it has options for the touchscreen and backlit keyboard. It also has the exact same touchpad. As for the screen, just make sure sure that it faces away from light sources and you'll be fine.

 

^ I would consider a new dv6 quad...but the price difference is crazy.

Right now the base price for the new 7 is $999 with 6gbs of ram, 750GB 5400RPM HDD, AND the 6570 Graphics Card.

The base price for a new dv6 is $899 for the same ram and HDD, but it costs an additional $100 to upgrade to the Graphics Card.

Basically, both start out at $999 for the same chipset, but the 7 has a larger and higher resolution screen, the abiility to have dual HDD's, Beats Audio, and a 2 year warranty for the same price.

I almost "have" to go with the 7 for the value.

 

That "value" really depends on the screen size you want. If you don't want a huge laptop, like me, then all value is removed from the dv7.

 

True...it does depend on how you use it.

Mine will probably only leave my home 7 or 8 times a year....and will spend a good chunk of time as a desktop replacement....except during sporting events.

I took my 6 to work and played with it for a bit...but I have yet to load anything up. (not even the fingerprint reader). I know it is going back...regardless of what I get next.

I'm really torn...but I think I will end up with the 7. But that touchscreen was cool as hell...(minus the fingerprints).

 

The screen difference wasn't a fuss for me, it was more the fact the 7 had two hardrive bay excluding the ODD.

 

Is there a software program so I can pan, tilt and zoom my webcam, instead of moving the screen?

 

The standard HP MediaSmart Webcam has some of those features already inbuilt.

 

I dont see where the HP Mediasmart pans and tilts....

 

Hi, does anyone know what's the difference between "Physical Sector Size"
and "Logical Sector Size"? as shown in Intel Rapid Storage Tech.
In my IRST it is showing both of these as "512 Bytes" whereas my C drive's cluster/allocation unit size is "4096 Bytes"!

This is confusing me as to what allocation unit size is appropriate for partitions, if the Physical/Logical Sector size is 512 B??
What is the relation between all these three.......

 

What does that program do? Never took any notice of it, but people keep talking about it.

 

Hi guys,

I'm pretty new to this forum but just wanted to share my latest purchase

HP Pavilion dv6t Quad Edition customizable Notebook PC
• Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
• 2nd generation Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-2630QM (2 GHz, 6MB L3 Cache) with Turbo Boost up
to 2.9 GHz
• 1GB ATI Mobility Radeon(TM) HD 6570 graphics [HDMI, VGA]
• FREE Upgrade to 6GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm)
• 160GB (Solid State Drive Flash Module)
• No Additional Office Software
• No additional security software
• High Capacity 6-Cell Lithium-Ion Battery (standard) - Up to 6.75 hours of battery life +++
• 15.6" diagonal High Definition HP BrightView LED Display (1366x768)
• No TouchScreen (includes HP TrueVision Webcam)
• SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support
• Intel 802.11b/g/n WLAN
• Backlit Keyboard with HP SimplePass Fingerprint Reader
• HP Home & Home Office Store in-box envelope

Total came out to $1083 after taxes

Thoughts, anyone?

 

Wrong lounge. There's another lounge specifically for the quad edition.

 

I did a clean install on my system and I can't get these to work. Which software or driver is responsible for the on-screen display for music volume, mute, brightness etc and the light on the touchpad?

 

I found I had problems playing a blue ray using touchsmart and it only worked correctly when using media player. anyone else have that problem?

Secondly, I am trying to connect dv6 laptop to receiver with HDMI, the video works being passed thru receiver to a projector. But I get no sound. Anyone have some trouble shooting ideas?

my receiver is yamaha rx2600, video works fine being passed through to projector but no audio.

 

I think I'm going to buy a ZALMAN NC2000 notebook cooler. My temperatures are just way too high when playing games that arent graphically intense, and even higher when playing games that are. Its very common for temperatures to be in the mid 80s for me, and few games can even peak out to 90.

Is this likely due to bad thermal paste?

 

Not sure, but mine was reaching 80's temperatures even though it was brand new.

 

It's due to a bad cooling system. :/ Replacing thermal paste might help, though (definitely more than that cooler would). Also try elevating the back of the laptop an inch or two.

EDIT: That particular cooler would not help much at all. The fans don't even hit the laptop's fan vent.

 

Is there any way of replacing the internal fan?

 

I see. Also, those temps are usually with the back being elevated an inch or two.

Any chance you could recommend a cooler then?

 

I have the same problem with the fingerprint reader not waking up from sleep mode I also have a wireless track ball that doesn't respond sometimes .
Tech support suggested I reload the driver but that didn't help. The next time they wanted me to run the disk and memory diagnostics there last solution was to reload all the software and start all over again .
I find this solution unacceptable.
anybody got anything else for a fix.

 

I have a similar problem but it only happens sometimes when coming out of sleep mode . I tried the driver thing with HP support it reverted to the original problem in about a week. The next time I called they had me run the BIOS diagnostics for Disk Drive and memory it passed. Then they wanted me to reload all the software . I am not happy with there support they are just shotgunning its obvious this is a common problem. I have seen it reported as far back as Windows Vista. I think it has something to do with the bios power control. I have an INtel i5 processor 8 gb mem

 

It is a common problem, and there's no known solution. They probably know this, but they don't want to admit it. Just keep the driver up-to-date and hope that it's fixed one of these days.

 

I wonder if that Intel Chip recall has anything to do with this

 

There is an option in BIOS which gives the the option to disable or enable the fan. If I disable that option, will the fan be permanently disabled or will it automatically turn on when the computer needs to be cooled?

 

That has nothing to do with it, since it only affects Intel 6-series (Sandy Bridge) chipsets (not to mention that the flaw is with SATA connectors). This notebook uses a 5-series chipset.

Neither. That option doesn't work properly due to how the notebook is designed. It always needs to me cooled, so that option just makes the fan go on and off constantly while idle or under light use (and of course it stays on under load).

 

In two days, I will officially own a dv6t SE with base configuration ^_^ (That, or dm4t, but probably this).

Are there any problems I should look out for as soon as I open the box/start it up? I'm assuming not, but you can never be too cautious when you're spending $700 >.>

 

You're assuming wrong. There are several things to look out for.

First of all, you'll want to make sure that the the bottom plate covering the hard drive and RAM is seated properly. If it's not, don't worry; just unscrew it and put it in the right way. Then, you'll want to make sure that the battery is flush. If it's not, it's not a big deal, but I know it bothers some people. Next, you'll want to look at the trackpad. Sometimes, it's not seated properly, and this can lead to usability issues. Granted, you might hate the trackpad even if it is seated properly.

That's about it. Just keep an eye on your CPU and HDD temps and, of course, get rid of the bloatware. A clean install would be a very good idea.

 

please delete

 

Bit embarrassed?

 

Thanks for the information! This is actually the first laptop I'm purchasing, and I don't know how likely it is that I'll be checking the parts for proper seating. If I notice any problems while running it, I guess I'll know what to look for.

The trackpad...well, if it's working enough to get me logged in to the computer on my first few runs, that'll be enough. I'll be using a mouse almost exclusively.

As for bloatware, I'll probably do the ol' "search and destroy" method. My first plans include creating a recovery disc (not sure if it comes with it), downloading the newest SPs, getting rid of Norton and co., downloading Firefox, getting AdBlock Plus, downloading Avast, updating drivers, and possibly installing SC2 demo or client with a guest pass for testing.

 

Hi guys this will be my first HP laptop. I'm thinking of ordering it in a couple weeks.


Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
System Recovery DVD with Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-460M Dual Core Processor (2.53 GHz, 3MB L3 Cache) with Turbo Boost up to 2.8GHz
Intel(R) HD Graphics [HDMI, VGA] - For Dual Core Processors
FREE Upgrade to 6GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm)
640GB 7200RPM Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
No Additional Office Software
No additional security software
9 Cell Lithium Ion Battery (over-sized)
15.6" diagonal High Definition LED HP Brightview Widescreen Display (1366x768)
No TouchScreen (includes HP TrueVision Webcam)
SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support
Intel Wireless-N Card
Backlit Keyboard with HP SimplePass Fingerprint Reader
HP Home & Home Office Store in-box envelope

Estimated build date: February 25, 2011

It comes out to $827 after tax + shipping(free). I don't really need a video card since I won't be gaming at all. Is that a good price? Any suggestions?

 

You'll notice if the panel on the bottom isn't properly seated right away (and you'll want to fix it if it isn't, since you don't want to make it easier for dust to get in).

 

Hey all, Been lookin at this forum and may be grabbing a dv6tse. heres what I speced out on hps site for a little over 1k.

•Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
•Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-460M Dual Core Processor (2.53 GHz, 3MB L3 Cache) with Turbo Boost up to 2.8GHz
•1GB ATI Mobility Radeon(TM) HD 5650 switchable graphics [HDMI, VGA] - For Dual Core Processors
•FREE Upgrade to 6GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm)
•640GB 7200RPM Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
•No Additional Office Software
•No additional security software
•6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery (standard) - Up to 5.25 hours of battery life +++
•15.6" diagonal High Definition LED HP Brightview Widescreen Display (1366x768)
•TouchScreen with HP TouchSmart's intuitive multi-touch applications (includes HP TrueVision Webcam)
•SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support
•Intel Wireless-N Card with Bluetooth
•Backlit Keyboard with HP SimplePass Fingerprint Reader
•HP Home & Home Office Store in-box envelope
Estimated build date: February 28, 2011

Thinking of going with the i5 (for battery life and heat issues) I will use it for movies, some light gaming, and I do run an online business so I will be using it for some of that as well. Basically an all-arounder. Anywho just a few questions for allready dv6tse owners.

How is the touch screen experience? (likes, dislikes... ect) Obviously this is a major selling point on these... also how is the screen quality? I don't mind 1366 x 768 as a resolution.

How heavy is the laptop in general? (Is it a good mid size, not to much of a desktop replacement, not too small either?)

Any other helpfull feedback for someone like me thinking about taking the plunge on one of these is also appreciated! Thanks in advance for your time.

Luke

 

The screen is average. is bright though at max. It's medium-heavy, carry-able though.

 

Hi, I bought a Pavilion Dv6 3165SS (Spain yesterday)

I've got a problem,

I can't change Volume or Screen brightness using Keayboard.

FN+F 2,3 or 9-10-11.

Does anyone what drivers are missing in my Laptop So i can install them? thanks!

 

you need to use F2, F3, F9, F10, F11 without pressing the FN button. that should work.

 

I have a dv6t SE with the i7 and my computer overheats even when it's doing absolutely nothing. Just now I closed all programs and walked away to make a phone call. When i came back 10 minutes later all the cores were at 80 degrees Celsius. I never do much more than light web browsing and some note taking in one note and it's constantly at 70 degrees.

The computer is always on a hard desk and usually plugged in. It has gotten progressively worst since I got it in September.

Not only does it concern me that my computer is consistently running at 80 degrees but also the fan is annoyingly loud when in the library or in class and it's running full speed for no apparent reason.

Could this be caused by background programs or something? Is there a way to check this.