Possible Fix For The HD 4000 Switching And WiDi Issue..

There is a possible fix for the HD 4000 and WiDi issue with the 3D version.
(This fix will work on other models of notebooks and with HD 3000)

It seems that the Intel HD 4000 is designed for Windows 8, and I know how HP and MS are pushing for you to spend the extra $15.00 for the upgrade.
The Envy 17-32xx 3D series qualifies for this upgrade(?).

This is the DL page for the Intel HD 4000 driver:
Support for the 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ Processors with Intel® HD Graphics 4000/2500
This could be the possible fix for the issue, Windows 8.
Although,,,,,
I like W7, and to me, W8 will be the Vista to W7.
I DON'T WANT WINDOWS 8!
As I have posted earlier, its a DRIVER ISSUE, somebody didn't pay someone as all the hardware is there.
OR,,,
Its a case of big corporations tying your hands behind your back and sticking their hands in your pocket.
IMO.


Here's the kicker:

English Manual
"In an attempt to make money, Microsoft prohibited loading of non-signed drivers in Windows Vista and 7. Since certificate’s cost is big (and a new one is needed for any new version of driver) manufacturers chose not to update drivers, if no fatal flaws are present. It wouldn’t be so bad if not for video drivers – new versions of which are released regularly, and they often contain performance improvements and bug fixes. Consumers with Switchable Graphics notebooks were left without updates for more than 8-9 months!
Time to change this.
Leshcat created his own driver sets, based on latest Intel & AMD drivers.
The only problem was driver signing,
but it was effectively dealt with."

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Who is Leshcat?

Look here and READ CAREFULLY!

Catalyst 12.6 UnifL UP2/3 for Hybrid Graphics

UnifL supports ONLY :
AMD Descrete HD Card with Intel HD iCPU Graphics ,
And was only tested on Windows 7 x64


This is also a working fix for anyone installing Windows 8 Consumer Preview (Build 8250) in their Envy, this is how I came about finding leshcat's site.
Windows 8 Consumer Preview: AMD Switchable Graphics - Unswit... - HP Support Forum

HP / AMD / Intel, One, Two or all 3 didn't want to spend the money and get everything WHQL recertified for W8 and pay Microsoft the big $$$ a 2nd, or even a 3rd time.
By the time W8 is out and HP has issued a (possible) patch/fix, the new generation of games will be out and a whole new set of drives needed again, rendering the (possible) update useless, unless you want to play older games.
Intentional or not, somehow, someone or something broke a link in the chain.
MS has been on the hot seat for anticompetition and price fixing in the past.
IMO

For those of you that can't return your your 3D versions, or don't want to for one reason or another, this could fix the poor battery life you are getting, and even get the WiDi working.

Who's the 1st to try?

Post back with the results.



Completed Attempts: 1
Failed Attempts: 0
Submit a Support Ticket: 0
Win: 0
Lose: 1





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Hope out there u say..

 

Au4u, it says it was only tested on 7 running x64, then says it's a working fix for win 8 consumer preview. Works for both I'm assuming?

Sent from my SGH-i917 Windows Phone using Board Express

 

This fix was only tested on W7 x64 ONLY!
This is a working fix for the W8 Consumer Preview.

Intel HD 4000 is a new W8 Program and Driver.
HP jumped the gun and stuck it in W7, thinking we will all BUY into it.
I don't.
IMO





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This I can defiantly tell you.
When I receive my 17 3D replacement I will:

1. Plug it in and turn it on.
2. Do my recovery disks.
3. Update everything.
4. Install Firefox, migrate my bookmarks and Add-ons.
5. Start a user account.
6. Duplicate FF.
7. Proceed with a test for the switchable graphics with: Alan Wake 1, Portal 2, BF3, MW3.
8. Proceed with the Leshcat fix.
9. Test: Alan Wake 1, Portal 2, BF3, MW3.

If anything fails, it goes back within the 30 day return period (Canada) and a non 3D unit will be shipped to me.
#@%! HP, same thing that had to be done with the 7690M XT chip and driver, 3rd party patch/fix bondo again, I'm on my own again, but I have good support.



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Expected date...??

Mine is in US,..and I m India..might not get it till August..

 

Expected date of what?



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I tried it earlier but it didn't work. If someone else has more success, let me know.

 

Is yours a 3D version?

What name did you post with in the Leshcat forum, I would like to read his suggestions for the fix.

 

Really? Thanks for the pic. Unlike most people I read, and reread before I ask. And it still didn't make sense, so I asked.

Sent from my SGH-i917 Windows Phone using Board Express

 

of AU4U receiving his unit.

 

Yeah, I have the 3D version.

I didn't post in his forum because there weren't any errors when I installed it, it's just that graphics switching still didn't work afterwards

 

So you didn't submit a Support Ticket, after all that you went through to get it in the notebook.

 

Did u try installing the Intel HD 4000 driver before that..?

 

I can't even install the HD 4000 driver. Each time I run the installer, it says that my computer doesn't meet the requirements probably because the HD 4000 isn't listed under Display Adapters

 

Same here 'blckdrgn881'. The Insydeh20 bios need to be updated with a switchable graphics option. Let me tell you that I followed ever instruction and read the instructions multiple times = I had to restore my OS and undo what I tried doing : (

 

Check this site out/ and thread

insydeh20 advanced menus how to open - HP Support Forum

http://forum.notebookreview.com/toshiba/594618-insydeh20-bios-modding-zone.html

The guy 'alxlbf2' who posted these links/youtube video was pulled off this site as well and his youtube video's don't exist anymore due to HP legal letters being mailed to him. < I'm almost certain he was on to them and thats why he was silenced.

 

yeah..Must have been HP...bloody suckers..they will suck all the money out of you and then not deliver on the promises.Then havent yet made any official announcement on it either..

ANYONE tried upgrading it to Windows 8 and then try installing HD 4000 drivers and the Catalyst Mods..?

 

Could you try and run the Intel® Processor Identification Utility download for Windows*
Did you do the Intel Driver Update Utility?
DIRECT LINK: Intel® Driver Update Utility
Did you just DL the update from Intel and try to install it?

Do ANY of the Intel tools identify the HD 4000 as being there?
Utility Tools

I guess what I'm asking is, does the HD 4000 work in this i7 chip?
Is it in the i7? Or did HP ask for it not to be activated and get a discount on the chip.
Is this Intel's issue?

I have a question, is the option there but not turned on?
Is unlocking the bios the answer?

Yes, I read his thread, Anon, should do a DOS on HP.
I wonder if Googleing his a posting names will bring any results up.

 

WOOT WOOT , I googled his posting name and found this,

Insyde H2O unlocked bios advanced menus in Packard Bell TK83 Laptop - YouTube

Expand the "Show More" for the video description and read the link provided.
OK, here it is, I give spoilers. http://forums.mydigitallife.info/threads/7033-Insyde-bios-mod-requests

REMEMBER, NO POSTING OF ILLEGAL MATERIAL, YOU CAN/WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE FORUM.
(I'm not sure about links?)

 

here is a post from someone successful at unlocking the advanced features from the Insyde H20 Bios Version: F.06, thats in the envy 3d

[Unlocked] Enable Advanced menu HP Envy 14

 

So how is the fix coming?
Any updates as to when?
You obviously have someone on the inside feeding you info.

Why would you bother with this when you know an update is coming?

 

per hp tech, there is no update coming

 

And where did you get this info from?

 

Are all of the brands, Msi toshiba hp etc. use this type of bios?

 

'patrica.K.' - In response to your question. The reason why I tried an alternative route is because HP is taking too long. I currently have a BBB.org claim filed against HP, and that is where I am getting my information from.

'ruvy01' F.Y.I HP Concierge Tech Support is not in the loop on this, unless you talk to their supervisor's supervisor.

I will post update soon...

 

OK, so what your telling us is the BBB has better knowledge and insight to this issue than HP Concierge Tech Support.

Post you communiques with the BBB, I'm interested in reading them and finding out what they have to say.
I'm sure were all interested in that.
Unless, all you do is talk to them on the phone, in that case, I can understand that you wont have anything to back your statement.

 

Anyone try this for the Envy 17-32xx 3D's F.06 bios?
Same bios in the 14" and 17", just a different Service Pak number.

 

Are there any downsides to trying these different ways? I would not like to brick my computer or mess anything up, I have created recovery disks but I have 50GB of music on the computer that I don't really have the luxury of having a backup just in case.

 

You need to create a USB OEM bios flash BEFORE attempting anything like this process, in case you semi-brick your notebook.
Very few PC's ever get fully bricked, that cant be recovered.
Read the Bios-Mods forum info and links, they have a huge amount of info there.

Report back if you have any luck.

????? You kept your 3D notebook ??????

 

My laptop came almost perfect (just the touchpad doesn't work in the bottom two corners but that isn't a big deal). I watch shows that are streamed and get 3 to 3.5 hours of battery life on power saver with wifi on. It isn't that bad but would like to see if it can be improved with the whole graphic switching so I don't burn out the laptop.

 

Keeping the notebook, Isn't what you did like buying a car that has only 5 cylinders running when the motor is supposed to run on 8?
I mean, Audi A8 customers wouldn't settle for that.

 

def keep us updated..if it gets fixed i might be returning my envy17 non-3d and rebuying the 3d version lol

 

I am currently awaiting physical documentation, once received I will scan it and post. The Better Business Bureau has found HP practices in this instance to be illegal at the current time and is involving other agencies to take the appropriate measures, the agencies the BBB is referring to were not disclosed to me as of this time.

I did receive a call from the HP Executive Office out of Palo Alto, CA
today (800-756-0608 option# 7). The HP Executive that I spoke to on the I don't think knows what a processor is let alone switchable graphics. Long story short he referred me back to my case manager in the HP Retention Department (877-917-4380 ex. 93). However, my case manager is not a developer nor a software engineer.

If everyone wants a fix please contact these provided telephone numbers and express your concern. Example - It took just as few as 100 people contacting the Feds to express their concern over an accelerator pedal issue on Fords and Mazda car models, now something is being done.

Until then, please get these numbers all over facebook, the web, friends, and others with an affected HP Envy.

I will post more info soon...
Thanks To All

 

I would never buy an Audi A8 so no worries there, and no that statement is quite different. It would be more along the lines of there are some door dings in the car but everything else runs fine. Blanket statements make people look ridiculous, so let's refrain from them and find a fix instead, right?

 

Feedback to CEO and President Meg Whitman from ******* Hewlett Packard

Dear *******,

Thank you for your communication to Hewlett-Packard Company. We always appreciate input from our customers. Your concerns and comments will assist us as we make product, service, or delivery decisions in the future.

You can reach us by email at [email protected] or call 1 800 756-0608 and choose option #7. We are open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Pacific Time.

Regards,

Hewlett-Packard Company
Executive Customer Relations

 

http://www.cnet.com/laptops/hp-envy-17-3d/4505-3121_7-35328432.html?tag=mncol;lst;1

Review away folks... Enjoy!

 

Start a thread for this so people can duplicate their CNET post as a BU.
HP has deleted the thread on their forum regarding the HD 4000 and WiDi issue.
We know they stopped the fella doing the Bios mod.
They might have a go at CNET as well.

 

'Patrica.K.'
Per your request, please pass this thread along.

http://forum.notebookreview.com/hp-envy-hdx/678264-hp-envy-17t-3200-3d-3rd-generation-intelcore-i7-3610qm-overview-specs-laptops-cnet-reviews.html#post8723525

 

Doesnt show any reviews Rogue....looks like they removed it.. !!

 

For those who are willing to take a risk, try this BIOS:
Download Insydeflash.zip from Sendspace.com - send big files the easy way

(It might try to force the Envy 17 non-3D BIOS onto the 3D, may or may not work)

Note: By trying this, you agree to not hold me responsible for any damages as a result of flashing this.

 

It's hidden on CNET's website
- That is why I posted it to this forum
- If everyone fills it out then it will post and be visible again
- The reason no reviews have been made is because people have to manually type and search for exact laptop and people are lazy
- Trust me, its not removed - I retract my statement :
Note: NEWS "CNET is currently working on a video review of the HP Envy 17 3D 3200 and non 3D 3200 model. Finally...

 

Have you tried this on your own laptop?
Where did you hear about this download?

 

I don't have an Envy 17 3D.

This is my own "attempt" at a "fix".

 

You made the bios yourself?
What version?
Are they for 3D only?

 

No I didn't "make" the BIOS.
Read the following carefully:

 

Got it, too risky for me - Though I appreciate that you are trying to help.

 

I follow bios-mod pretty closely I don't see any Envy 17 32xx requests for bios mods, do you have a link to the thread for that bios. It would be extremely risky to flash any bios not specifically designed for the exact intended laptop. Even bios with the same revision number (like f.06) for a different laptop will not work. HP bios are now also RSA signed which is giving the modders trouble resulting in many semi bricks so I'd be extremely careful flashing a modded bios at this time.

I'd love the AHCI to be unlocked myself so that is why I'm interested in the unlocked bios.

 

Once again, read the following:

As for AHCI, the board is already running in AHCI mode, you don't need to worry.

 

Oh I read the warning, its still questionable where that link is from, as there are no corresponding threads for the Envy 17 32xx on Biod-Mods and you can't just take a bios from some random laptop that is running F.06 and expect it to work cross models. On top of this its ultra risky to even flash one of these mod bios now because HP has RSA signed bios and there have been a high amount of soft bricked laptops trying to flash a mod bios.

As for AHCI I owned the 3D model about a month ago, and I am fairly sure it was not running in AHCI mode but I wont be sure about that until I receive my replacement laptop on monday.