Presario V3000 Hardware Profile Software !

Hi, I recently managed to get my self a lapie, since i'm after the specification rather than accessories and all stuff, I got the one without OS in purchase.

All the drivers and instalation was run smoothly, but I cant get the software that can support the lapie it self. It lack hardware profile software, I need it so I can configure detailed setting on each hardware (screen brightness, proc speed, etc) when I'm on battery or AC power. I have search on all available download on hp.com, but I still can find the similliar software.

So, is there any valid application that I discribe above for HP notebook ?? anyone please point me where I can download the software ?

Thank you, appreciate all the replies.

 

Generally, HP do not send laptops without OS as the OEM versions are locked to the BIOS of the machines...
yet, you can use RMClock or NotebookHardwareControl for your purposes. I cannot help with screen brightness, though. As far as I know, the brightness can change only when the comptuer goes from AC power to battery

 

you can go here to get the link for the audio drivers

the AMD cpu driver automatically adjusts the speed, but you may be
able to get software from AMD to allow control the speed

they keyboard keys can adjust screen brightness

other than that you need to find some freeware or shareware

 

@vassil_98 & @will1384

Thank you for your replies, the reason I 'm asking this software that it seem always come with other brand notebook that I know of (like Toshiba).

BTW, mine is Core Duo version

OK, I will try all your suggestion above.

Thank you so much guys

 

HP systems do not include such Power management software, the windows default settings manage the hardware power management fetures. The screen should automatically dim when on battery, there are buttons on the top row of the keyboard(F1 - F12) which control various media, sleep, shortcut buttons, LCD brightness control which are all controlled by Quicklaunch software which you can download from HPs support site. The only other unique software that HP includes is Quickplay which is only available in some systems.

 

By default(I guess), the brightness is set to the lowest when you are on battery, and it will turn back wherever you were when AC plugged in. The XP power management is sucks, it rather stable your clock than does the performance on demand. Meaning, it tends to give you very few choice(3?) of your CPU clock. That's why people like to use RMClock things to DIY their performance profile, and it works both Intel and AMD.

You won't have much to do with your GPU, the ondemand GPU controller software is hard to find. But Nvidia Go7200 and up do support smart dimming.

 

@miner
yes, Quickplay ! I don't get that feature, it's a pity though. Should buy the one with Integrated OS though. Pity

@rockharder
Well, I guess i have to use 3rd party application though, mine act like you mentioned above (screen dim when on battery, etc). but still XP power management just so standart.

I notice in Display Properties that HP assign PlugnPlay monitor driver, is there any driver for the LCD monitor ? it would give me a peace on mind if the drivers says Samsung (i've got SEC one)or something. I've look one vaio ones and it says SONY...

thanks guys, this forum ROCKS !

 

HP does not offer any monitor driver and really there is no need for any specific driver other than the one for your video card.

 

Now you got the idea why lot of us bother to use RMClock or similar software to control the speed on our own. It is for reason.

 

@miner
well, i guess i have to live with plugnplay driver huh ?!

@ rock harder
yup. tried, it's alright though, customizing it now.

BTW, I see in you guys sig, that you have similliar version with my lapie, but in AMD platform ?? How about performace compare to the core duo version ?
I've got WDC for harddrive, SONY for DVD-RW, mem 512 with hynix chipset.
What do you guys got ?

I just break my tradition by buying this lapie, I never use intel platform before. the reson i'm buying the intel platform is because the popularity ( at least the price doesnot drop too much when I intend to sell it)

Thank you

 

Performance to the Core Duo is pretty close, the Turion X2 pretty much ofers the same level of performance. The Core 2 Duo is faster, but depending on your needs either of the 3 processors should do a good job. I have used a Core Duo as well but for my uses I couldnt justify paying more(at that time) for a Core Duo.

As for the components, my systems have Fujitsu HDD's, LG/Matshita DVD/CD & Infineon/Hyundai memory.

As for as the depricition, pretty much the poplarity doesnt make muh difference, say if you decide to sell the laptop in 2yrs, newer faster cheaper laptops would have arrived and any price advantage is pretty much miniscule. I would suggest at looking at value for money at the time of buying the laptop because in the current circumstances getting a good deal on a used laptop usually favors the buyer than the seller. Also the brand name/image of the laptop manufacturer helps, for example Thinkpads do sell at a certain premium because of their build quality. But for the rest HP/Compaq, Dell, Acer etc. its all about who sells the cheapest.

Ofcourse, this is my opinion from what I have seen & depending on which part of the world you live the perceptions might vary.
In any case the Core Duo is a fantastic processor.
Hope it serves you well.