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

It appears it is. In device manager for the hybrid drive, on the details tab under "power data" I see S0-S5 listed..

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What about under IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers in the device manager. If its AHCI it will say so in the device under the IDE/ATAPI header. I remember it was using standard IDE driver rather than "Intel Chipset SATA AHCI Controler".

 

Proof:

 

Yup
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if u guys get the bios unlocked for the 3d could u guys do it for the 15 i want to be able to Overvolt my 7750m

 

There is one available, look and read a few pages back, you will find a link to Bios-Mod forum.

 

haha my bad if i didnt spot it, i kinda skimed the thread to c if ti was relevant to my situation

ill go back and read it in a bit

 

OK, I sooooo shouldn't do this.
I've known this information for quite some time now, I just cant get anywhere with this issue, you haven't either.
I'm dropping the ball on this matter.
One of the guys that's responsible for the problems with the 3D version,,,,,,
I know his name, I know his work location and the phone number.
He's a senior HP employee, with Bios programing certification, C, C#, C++ as well as others, 9 in total.
His official job is: Manager, Systems Software Engineering, Global Quality Control, Research And Development.
Hes been doing the job for 24 years.
He is a graduate of Texas A&M University.
He is a member of the Texas A&M Dept. of Computer Science and Engineering Industrial Affiliates.
He works at Hewlett Packard Co, 11445 Compaq Center West Dr. Houston TX. 77070

You get the idea,
Lazy, old, fat and sits behind a big desk, delegating tasks to his minions, with a great big pension that you paid for, and you got a broken product.

His name is {content removed}.
His phone number at HP is {content removed}.

You can find his home number by doing some creative Googleing, its there, just gotta look for it.
I would highly suggest that you use it if he fails to return calls or blows you off.

 

oo ur content got removeeedd!. and i couldnt find bios mod after searching those other forums u were talking about. someone had asked about the 3000 series and apparently it semibricked the laptops. nothing about the new envy 15s

 

Double post..

 

No posting of personal information, phone numbers etc,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Sorry, it was an Envy 14 that they had success with.
The Envy 17-3 000 was a SEMI brick, it was recovered.
There is a post for a bios mod for the Envy 17-3 200, it hasn't happened as of yet.
But you can call the contact at HP that I posted and ask him to do a bios mod as well, you would have to PM me for that information.

 

Is it: Dave Spurlin

 

Nope, its not David Spurlin.
I don't know who he is, can you fill us in with some details.
READ the full post.
http://forum.notebookreview.com/hp-...-4000-switching-widi-issue-6.html#post8729672

EDIT:
Global Account Manager at Hewlett-Packard
1997 <abbr class='dtstart' title="1997"></abbr> - Present (15 years)

Texas A&M University - Mays Business School - BBA
Phi Delt Theta,
Real Estate License

 

yeah could u pm me that info ill email him. and ill make an acc on that forum for a mod request

 

Leshcat updated his drivers, there is another HP fix included.

Minor Changelog:
- Wake up Back light issues on newest Intel driver should now be fixed for most ( BUT NOT ALL) models.
- Updates in menu: “HP Issue Resolver”.
- Added option to change TDRLevel to Zero.
- HP Envy products should no longer suffer from blank screen issue on start up.
- Other minor config fixes for other models.

Catalyst 12.x Jun12 UnifL (Rel/UP1) for Hybrid Graphics

 

That blank screen thing happens to me every now and then. Its Intel related?...
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I found another possible fix, its from the Guru3D.com site.
It has the new AMD Catalyst 12.x (9.00 June 12) Unofficial BETA, Support for Win 7 and 8
This leads me to believe that the Intel HD 4000 is a W8 component.
We might have to BUY W8 to get this thing going.

CCC includes the switching and HD 4000 driver.

Forum link: AMD Catalyst 12.x (9.00 June 12) Unofficial BETA - Guru3D.com Forums
DL link: AMD Catalyst 12.x (9.00 June 12) Unofficial BETA download from Guru3D.com


These drivers have a new wireless display mode, maybe the switching is fixed?
Who's the first to try?
View attachment 80466

 

[SUB][/SUB]

Have you tried this download on your computer, if so, are you using the Envy 17 3D-3200?
Does it work? for I have not had any luck with Leshcat's software - not saying they don't work.

 

Leshcat UPDATED his drivers, don't try them if you don't want to.
Have you submitted a support ticket to Leshcat for a fix?
I sent my 17- 3090NR 3D back for a defect, I'm WAITING for a 17- 3290NR 3D REPLACEMENT!

Unless you try, there will never be a fix, so everyone sits on the fence and waits for the easy fix, it wont happen.

 

Someone want to try this with the AMD Catalyst 12.x (9.00 June 12) Unofficial BETA, and report back?



Intel WHQL Graphics Driver Windows 8 64-bit

Software Description

Intel released their WHQL-certified graphics driver for the Microsoft’s upcoming Windows 8 operating system. This is the 64-bit driver.

The driver runs on Windows 8 Release Preview with support for 3rd generation Intel® Core processors with HD Graphics 4000/2500 and 2nd generation Intel Core processors with Intel HD Graphics 3000/2000.

The driver also provides support for OpenGL 4.0 and Windows Display Driver Model Version 1.2 (WDDM1.2) features such as native stereoscopic 3D support, optimized screen rotation detection and integrated DirectX 11 video playback. Intel encourages users to try the latest driver and provide feedback for future releases.

http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?DwnldID=21180

 

I have download and installed this file before on Windows 7 64bit before, the software did not recognize my system. I even downloaded Windows 8 64bit preview, and the software still did not recognize my system. Do you have any tips or tricks?

Also, I will be trying Leshcats's new software update; however, before I try it I want to state that the bios should be unlocked and switchable graphics updated first in order for it to work at all or properly due to Amd's Enduro. Well here goes nothing.

I'll update on this forum soon. Lets keep our fingers crossed... I also agree with you on we the people need to keep on trying for a fix/trial and error because HP sure as heck isn't.

 

Did not work, no option for switching and now my computer thinks I have 7800 AMD graphics card instead of the 7850.

 

Ummm, restore point, you ARE doing them before you start anything, aren't you?!

 

The generic drivers say "7800M Series" card, which is normal. Your card isn't downgraded by any means. You still have a 7850M. Nothing to worry about.

 

Win7 automatically creates restore points when it detects an install or new drivers
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http://forum.notebookreview.com/sager-clevo/678948-new-switchable-graphics-options-ccc.html

Any one read this thread?

 

Ah man, some guy got it working with a 7970m... Different series gpu though. Don't they have the same architecture?...

Good job finding this AU4U
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I just installed this on an NON 3D version ENVY 17 3200 CTO. The added options are nice. No black screens just yet. I have not run 3DMark or any games yet.

Thanks for the post, great work to all involved.

 

Am I missing something, and if so can you explain to me what it is that I do not understand about this guy. We may be close to the answer. For some reason I don't think this guy as a Envy 17t-3200 3D or i7 processor, something is not right. Also, this guy refers to "op", I'm not sure what that stands for, and "Intel SG driver" but does not have a download link or information on where to get it.

http://forum.notebookreview.com/sager-clevo/678948-new-switchable-graphics-options-ccc-3.html

 

This is directly from his signature:
"Clevo P150EM | ASUS G75VW | Dell Studio XPS 1640 | HP Envy 13"

The thread is also posted in the "Sager and Clevo" manufacturer's forum.

I'm not sure how u missed all of that...

op = original post.

 

Listen you donkey, this Thread refers to the Envy 17 3D 3200. My reply was addressed to AU4U per his post. Thanks for letting me know that "OP" stands for original post, I thank you for that. However, let me teach you something. I have read many Threads with un-updated information based on the consumer's last laptop and specs. Thanks for wasting mine and everyone else's time.

Note: This message is NOT for "Jstr_MSFT"
Best Regards: Donkey

 

"I am Social Media Ambassador for Hewlett Packard.

I am sorry to read that your experience with your HP product has not been a positive one.

If you would like to discuss your comments further please feel free to contact me.

I would need to confirm the serial number of your HP ENVY 17-3290nr 3D Edition Notebook PC to do further research.

Looking forward to talking with you."



Regards,

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The views expressed in my contributions are my own and do not necessarily reflect the views

and strategy of HP

 

Looks like these drivers dork over my ability to adjust brightness (with FN keys or in Control Panel). I was unable to install 12.7 drivers over them also. My computer has reverted back and forth between basic and aero desktop a few times at odd intervals which is strange. Never happened before.

Not sure if this helps you 3D guys/gals.

 

No need for politics good buddy

Also, I have seen AU4U says she is a girl in other posts....?

 

Well My Email is off to Cheron Zamlich - She's going to be busy for quite some time when she gets it tomorrow.

Cheron Zamlich
Hewlett-Packard Company
Social Media Ambassador
1 800 756-0608 Opt # 7
[email protected]
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Pacific Time

 

Have you submitted a support ticket to the Leahcat forum?
Please do!

I'm a WOMAN!

 

Are you getting PO'd that you didn't send the notebook back for a refund when you had the chance, like I suggested a LOOOONG time ago?

I found that post in the 'Sager & Clevo" forum,,,,you donkey,,,,LOL,,,,,boys play nice..........
Cant read ether............can you?!

 

Sorry, lol, I understand that you are a woman now... On the other hand HP is still offering me a refund; However, through BBB.ORG only. If it wasn't for my claim through the BBB they would just send me another defective locked product.

On the bright side, it appears HP has their team out in full force reading through threads and posts now - they are screwed and they hopefully now know it.

 

Wow RogueTitan7 mouthing off in two sections of the forum when people are just trying to help you will get you nowhere.

 

Mind your own iaTa

 

Urm actually I am "minding my own". You posted in my thread in the Clevo section. The mods have now cleaned it up due to your rudeness.

Learn some manners.

 

Haha, thank God for mods...
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This is going to be our final post on this thread.
Both AU4U and I, our insider at the HP Forum, informed us that the fix will have to be a combination Bios Up Date and HDD/SSD Firmware Update.
I have never herd of a HDD/SSD firmware update for something like this problem.
Possibly a Bios Up Date and a SoftPak for the SWFolder is what I'm thinking.

Anyways, HP isn't bringing them into Canada, so its up to you to get on HP's case for a fix.
Talk to some writers for Tek and Gadgets magazines, newspapers, online sources etc.
I would highly suggest a Federal Consumer Protection Agency.
Lets face it, If this was a car that had faulty brakes and people get hurt, it would be recalled/fixed immediately.
There's no reason to let big Corporations stick their hands in your pockets and steel from you by not delivering the goods in satisfactory condition.
Gey MAD, REAL MAD!

Be prepared to hand it out as a loaner so they can test it first hand.

Good Luck
PK, AU4U

 

@RogueTitan7 ... even I had got the same reply from Zamlich and no follow up after that at all even though I had replied back to his email.I had written a review on the HP product page which never went up on the HP website even after 4 days..and I had attached screenshots from the HP product page as well.I just got an email from Zamlich after that.Thats all..!!

U can find my Review and my Reply to Zamlich here...

http://forum.notebookreview.com/hp-...vy-bridge-switchable-graphics-problem-18.html

 

No response from Zamlich for me either, I don't think I will receive one either.

 

So there will be a fix... that makes me happy.

 

Where in our post did it say that there will be a fix coming?
Are you actually READING the post or are you just seeing what you want to see.
The Canadian operation will NOT bring them into the country because of the problems associated with them.
The Envy 17 is at it 3rd generation, that's it for the lineup, that's as far as HP goes with product development of notebooks.
You got stuck with the last mess they made.

Good luck.........

 

So they are simply saying what the fix will need to be but not actually following through? Read that wrong, no need to snap.

 

THERE WILL BE NO FIX ISSUED, THERE WILL BE NO UPDATES COMING FOR THE 2 PROBLEMS.
The Envy 17 line up is at its last generation, the lineup as it is will be discontinued, there will be NO MORE SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT for the current generation.
Its done,
Finished.

You got stuck with a lemon, no WiDi and no Intel HD 4000 as advertised for the model.

 

what do u mean by last gen? meaning new design after or they just discontinuing the envy line leaving their mainstream/budget lines alone. cause that seems a bit illogical