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[Drivers] HP dv6-2XXX / dv7-3XXX / dv8 / HDX16 / HDX18 (INTEL)
Last Updated: February 3, 2012
I've decided to take on the duty to post the latest drivers that are compatible with the following notebooks. It is part of my ongoing, informal commitment to help assist those who had performed clean installs on their HP notebooks. Please let me know if you find newer drivers or other devices so I can update this post!
NOTE: "X" in the notebook series denotes a wild-card number.
| HP Pavilion | | Notebook Series | Aliases/Variants | Comments | | dv6-2XXX | dv6t
dv6t Quad Edition | 1st Generation Intel Core i3/i5/i7 Nehalem Mobile Processor | | dv7-3XXX | dv7t
dv7t Quad Edition | 1st Generation Intel Core i3/i5/i7 Nehalem Mobile Processor
| | dv8-1XXX | dv8
dv8t
dv8t Quad Edition | 1st Generation Intel Core i5/i7 Nehalem Mobile Processor | | HP HDX | | Notebook Series | Aliases/Variants | Comments | | HDX 16-1XXX | HDX 16
HDX 16t
HDX X16 | Intel Core 2 Mobile Processor | | HDX 18-1XXX | HDX 18
HDX 18t
HDX X18 | Intel Core 2 Mobile Processor |
All of these drivers come from HP's website, Microsoft Update, and from other reputable websites (including other manufacturers). All of the drivers here are also WHQL Certified or digitally signed drivers, available as of the date when this post was updated. These drivers should be compatible with the notebook series stated above, but I am not responsible for technical difficulties that can occur as a result of improper driver installation!
Following along the same lines as the other driver threads, the process of installing and updating drivers is for ADVANCED/EXPERIENCED users only. Average users can use the drivers located at the HP support portals -- they're the safest and simplest way to go in terms of drivers for your specific model. Some of these drivers may work with notebooks other than the stated brand and models, but this is NOT guaranteed. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK -- only install these drivers if you know how to revert the changes that you have made should any problems be encountered.
Intel Chipset Device Software
| Important Information | - To ensure that all device drivers are updated, simply execute the downloaded setup file using the -overall parameter.
- Example: If you saved the downloaded file as infinst911autol.exe to the root directory of C: drive, you can launch the Run command (Windows key + R) and insert "C:\infinst911autol.exe -overall" in the Open field (without the quotes). Press OK to begin the interactive installation process.
- Starting with Intel Chipset Device Software package version 9.2.0.1016, the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver may become overwritten with the driver that exists in the package if it is installed. Should such an instance occur, reinstall the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver afterwards.
| | Current Releases | | OS Support | Version | Date Posted | Documentation | Download Link | Windows Vista x86/x64
Windows 7 x86/x64 | 9.3.0.1019 | 02 Feb 2012 | Release Notes, README | http://downloadmirror.intel.com/2077...inst_autol.exe | | Previous Releases | | OS Support | Version | Date Posted | Documentation | Download Link | Windows Vista x86/x64
Windows 7 x86/x64 | 9.2.3.1022 | 06 Oct 2011 | | http://downloadmirror.intel.com/2046....3.1022_PV.exe | | 9.2.2.1034 | 17 Aug 2011 | | http://downloadmirror.intel.com/2020....2.1034_PV.exe |
Intel Rapid Storage Technology (SATA AHCI)
Intel WiFi Link
| Important Information | - Only for notebooks with an Intel WiFi Link or Intel WiFi/WiMAX adapter! Do not install this if your notebook does not contain an Intel-based wireless adapter! Use the Device Manager to verify your notebook's wireless hardware.
| | Current Releases | | OS Support | Version | Date Posted | Documentation | Download Link | | Windows Vista x86 | 14.3.0.6 | 15 Jan 2012 | Release Notes | Driver Only, Driver + Software | | Windows Vista x64 | Release Notes | Driver Only, Driver + Software | | Windows 7 x86 | Release Notes | Driver Only, Driver + Software | | Windows 7 x64 | Release Notes | Driver Only, Driver + Software | | Previous Releases | | OS Support | Version | Date Posted | Documentation | Download Link | | Windows Vista x86 | 14.2.0.10 | 06 Oct 2011 | Release Notes | Driver Only, Driver + Software | | Windows Vista x64 | Release Notes | Driver Only, Driver + Software | | Windows 7 x86 | Release Notes | Driver Only, Driver + Software | | Windows 7 x64 | Release Notes | Driver Only, Driver + Software | | Windows Vista x86 | 13.5.0 | 27 Mar 2011 | Release Notes | Driver Only, Driver + Software | | Windows Vista x64 | Release Notes | Driver Only, Driver + Software | | Windows 7 x86 | Release Notes | Driver Only, Driver + Software | | Windows 7 x64 | Release Notes | Driver Only, Driver + Software |
Intel Turbo Boost Technology
| Important Information | - It is strongly recommended that you remove all previous versions of the Intel Turbo Boost Technology driver before installing the newest version.
- Only install this if your notebook has an Intel Core i5 mobile processor! Do not install this on notebooks with a Core 2, Core i3, or Core i7 mobile processor.
- Further technical release notes are documented by Intel and are included in the driver package.
| | Current Releases | | OS Support | Version | Date Posted | Documentation | Download Link | Windows Vista x86/x64
Windows 7 x86/x64 | 1.2.0.1002 | 07 Jul 2010 | CVA, HTML | ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp49501-50000/sp49536.exe | | Previous Releases | | OS Support | Version | Date Posted | Documentation | Download Link | Windows Vista x86/x64
Windows 7 x86/x64 | 1.1.1.1007 | 01 Jul 2010 | CVA, HTML | ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp48001-48500/sp48440.exe | | | | | |
Broadcom Wireless LAN
Atheros Wireless LAN
NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT / GT 130M / GT 230M / GT 320M
| Important Information | - Do not install this if you have an Intel Graphics Media Accelerator or ATI/AMD graphics card!
- It is strongly recommended that you remove all previous versions of the NVIDIA GeForce graphics driver prior to installing the newest version.
- Driver packages directly originating from NVIDIA additionally include the following components and will be installed as necessary:
- Links to general discussions for these drivers on NBR are shown in the Documentation column of each release.
- The official NVIDIA download links provided are United States mirrors. Other mirrors may exist in your region to provide a faster download experience.
- The version 8.17.12.7600 (276.00) package does not include the PhysX System Software, NVIDIA HDMI Audio driver, or 3D Vision Controller driver. If you need any of these components, obtain and install them from one of the NVIDIA reference packages. I personally recommend that you perform a clean installation through the setup wizard whenever a graphics driver upgrade is performed.
| | Current Releases | | OS Support | Version | Date Posted | Documentation | Download Link | Windows Vista x86
Windows 7 x86 | 8.17.12.8562 (285.62)
1.2.24.0 (HDMI Audio)
9.11.0621 (PhysX) | 28 Oct 2011 | NBR Discussion
Release Notes | http://us.download.nvidia.com/Window...ional-whql.exe | Windows Vista x64
Windows 7 x64 | http://us.download.nvidia.com/Window...ional-whql.exe | | Previous Releases | | OS Support | Version | Date Posted | Documentation | Download Link | Windows Vista x86
Windows 7 x86 | 8.17.12.7600 (276.00) | 16 Oct 2011 | CVA, HTML | ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp54501-55000/sp54929.exe | Windows Vista x64
Windows 7 x64 | Windows Vista x86
Windows 7 x86 | 8.17.12.7533 (275.33)
1.2.23.3 (HDMI Audio)
9.10.0514 (PhysX) | 15 Jun 2011 | NBR Discussion
Release Notes | http://us.download.nvidia.com/Window...ional-whql.exe | Windows Vista x64
Windows 7 x64 | http://us.download.nvidia.com/Window...ional-whql.exe |
Intel HD Graphics
| Important Information | - Do not install this if your notebook contains an ATI/AMD graphics card or NVIDIA graphics card! This driver package is compatible only with notebooks that have an Intel 5-series or 6-series motherboard chipset with integrated graphics technology.
- It is strongly recommended that you remove all previous versions of the Intel graphics driver prior to installing the newest version.
- In addition to the graphics driver, these packages include the following components and will be installed as necessary depending on your system configuration:
- Intel HDMI Audio driver
- Intel Control Center software
- Intel Turbo Boost Technology driver
- Driver packages originating from Intel are also provided in ZIP file format as an alterative to the executable format (as provided below). See http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Sear...01&FamilyId=39 for details.
| | Current Releases | | OS Support | Version | Date Posted | Documentation | Download Link | Windows Vista x86
Windows 7 x86 | 8.15.10.2509 (15.22.50[.64].2509)
6.14.0.3074 (Audio) | 06 Oct 2011 | Release Notes, README | EXE, ZIP | Windows Vista x64
Windows 7 x64 | Release Notes, README | EXE, ZIP | | Previous Releases | | OS Support | Version | Date Posted | Documentation | Download Link | Windows Vista x86
Windows 7 x86 | | | | | Windows Vista x64
Windows 7 x64 | | | Windows Vista x86
Windows 7 x86 | 8.15.10.2476 (15.22.8[.64].2476)
6.14.0.3074 (Audio) | 17 Aug 2011 | | The file that you are trying to | Windows Vista x64
Windows 7 x64 | | The file that you are trying to |
IDT High Definition Audio Codec
JMicron JMB38X Card Reader
JMicron JMB38X 1394 Filter
ENE CIR Receiver
Realtek PCIe Gigabit Ethernet Family Controller
| Important Information | - Make sure that you download the package that is applicable to the OS you are currently using.
- It is recommended that you uninstall all previous versions of the driver before installing the newest version. If you don't, the installation wizard will uninstall any old versions for you. You may have to relaunch the installation wizard to proceed with the actual installation of the new driver.
| | Current Releases | | OS Support | Version | Date Posted | Documentation | Download Link | Windows Vista x86/x64
| 6.250 | 24 Sep 2011 | | Realtek | | Windows 7 x86/x64 | 7.050 | 21 Jan 2012 | |
LSI (Agere) High Definition Audio Modem
HP Quick Launch Buttons
Broadcom 2070 / 20702 Bluetooth
| Important Information | - Only install this if your notebook contains an HP Integrated Bluetooth module or a Broadcom 2070/20702 Bluetooth module! Use the Device Manager to verify that this is the case.
- Please note that version 6.5 packages will, without your permission, install bloatware into the following directory - C:\Program Files\WIDCOMM\Bluetooth Software\EasyBits Games. You can safely remove the EasyBits Games folder and then run a registry scan (using third-party software) to remove any other evidence of EasyBits on your system.
| | Current Releases | | OS Support | Version | Date Posted | Documentation | Download Link | Windows Vista x86/x64
Windows 7 x86/x64 | 6.5.0.2900 | 15 Jan 2012 | CVA, HTML | ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp55501-56000/sp55670.exe | | Previous Releases | | OS Support | Version | Date Posted | Documentation | Download Link | Windows Vista x86/x64
Windows 7 x86/x64 | 6.5.0.2300 | 20 Nov 2011 | CVA, HTML | ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp55001-55500/sp55079.exe | | 6.5.0.2100 | 16 Oct 2011 | CVA, HTML | ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp54501-55000/sp54662.exe |
Synaptics TouchPad
Validity Fingerprint Reader
| Important Information | - Only install this if your notebook has a fingerprint reader!
- The current release supports the following Validity fingerprint sensors: VFS201, VFS300, VFS301, VFS421, VFS451.
- Remove all previous versions prior to installing the latest release. If the driver does not successfully install, use the Device Manager - Update Driver wizard instead.
| | Current Releases | | OS Support | Version | Date Posted | Documentation | Download Link | Windows Vista x86/x64
Windows 7 x86/x64 | 4.1.139 (package)
2.1.0.2 (driver) | 15 May 2010 | CVA, HTML | ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp48501-49000/sp48509.exe | | Previous Releases | | OS Support | Version | Date Posted | Documentation | Download Link | Windows Vista x86/x64
Windows 7 x86/x64 | | | | | 3.1.374 (package)
2.1.0.2 (driver) | 12 Mar 2010 | CVA, HTML | ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp47001-47500/sp47224.exe |
HP SimplePass Software by DigitalPersona
HP ATSC/Analog TV Tuner and HP DVB-T/Analog TV Tuner
| Important Information | - This TV tuner is originally made by AVerMedia. There is sometimes a newer version of the driver available on their website, however if you use that driver it will not be recognized as "HP ATSC/Analog TV Tuner" or "HP DVB-T/Analog TV Tuner."
- Only install this if your notebook comes with an integrated TV tuner provided by HP.
| | Current Releases | | OS Support | Version | Date Posted | Documentation | Download Link | Windows Vista x86
Windows 7 x86 | 1.3.0.76 | 17 Oct 2009 | CVA, HTML | ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp45001-45500/sp45500.exe | Windows Vista x64
Windows 7 x64 | 1.3.64.76 | | Previous Releases | | OS Support | Version | Date Posted | Documentation | Download Link | Windows Vista x86
Windows 7 x86 | | 30 Jul 2009 | | | Windows Vista x64
Windows 7 x64 | |
HP Mobile Data Protection Sensor
| Important Information | - This driver is equivalently known as HP ProtectSmart for consumer notebooks and HP 3D DriveGuard for business notebooks.
- Drivers provided by the Microsoft Update Catalog must be installed using the Device Manager - Update Driver wizard. These releases do not include the additional software or control panel.
- Make sure you have the Intel Matrix Storage Manager or Intel Rapid Storage Technology installed first before you install this.
| | Current Releases | | OS Support | Version | Date Posted | Documentation | Download Link | Windows Vista x86/x64
Windows 7 x86/x64 | 4.2.2.1 (driver)
4.1.10.1 (software) | 25 Jul 2011 | CVA, HTML | ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp53501-54000/sp53795.exe | | Previous Releases | | OS Support | Version | Date Posted | Documentation | Download Link | Windows Vista x86/x64
Windows 7 x86/x64 | 4.2.2.1 (driver)
4.1.9.1 (software) | 12 Jul 2011 | CVA, HTML | ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp53001-53500/sp53462.exe | | 4.2.1.1 | 15 Jun 2011 | | http://download.windowsupdate.com/ms...ab62a82ae3.cab |
BIOS
For access to recommended software such as MediaSmart, LightScribe System Software, and UEFI utilities: visit the Popular HP Notebook Software thread.
Date format is MM/DD/YYYY, listed from oldest to newest.
09/03/2011 - Updated Synaptics TouchPad driver to version 15.3.12.1.
09/07/2011 - Updated Atheros Wireless LAN driver to version 9.2.0.427.
09/24/2011 - Updated Realtek PCIe Gigabit Ethernet Family Controller driver to version 6.250 for Windows Vista and version 7.048 for Windows 7 (thanks Z3tor and bevoinva).
10/06/2011 - Updated Intel Chipset Device Software to version 9.2.3.1022.
- Updated Intel WiFi Link Driver (and software) to version 14.2.0.10.
- Updated Intel HD Graphics driver to version 8.15.10.2509 (15.22.50[.64].2509) / 6.14.0.3074 (Audio).
10/16/2011 - Updated Broadcom 2070 Bluetooth driver package to version 6.5.0.2100.
- Updated NVIDIA graphics driver to version 8.17.12.7600 (276.00).
10/28/2011 - Updated Atheros Wireless LAN driver to version 9.2.0.439.
- Updated NVIDIA graphics driver to version 8.17.12.8562 (285.62) / 1.2.24.0 (HDMI Audio) / 9.11.0621 (PhysX).
11/08/2011 - Updated Atheros Wireless LAN driver to version 9.2.0.444.
11/20/2011 - Updated Intel Rapid Storage Technology to version 10.8.0.1003 (thanks newsposter and iaTa).
- Updated IDT High Definition Audio driver to version 6.10.6365.0.
- Updated Broadcom 2070 Bluetooth driver package to version 6.5.0.2300.
- Removed HP SimplePass Software by DigitalPersona.
12/02/2011 - Updated Synaptics TouchPad driver to version 15.3.16.1.
- Updated Synaptics TouchPad driver to version 15.3.17.0.
- Updated Synaptics TouchPad driver to version 15.3.21.0.
- Updated Broadcom Wireless LAN driver to version 5.100.82.105.
12/05/2011 - Restored HP SimplePass Software by DigitalPersona - version 5.2.0.205 for x86 and version 5.1.0.175 for x64.
- Updated Realtek PCIe Gigabit Ethernet Family Controller driver to version 7.049 for Windows 7 (thanks chootmarani).
12/06/2011 - Updated the links to version 8.17.12.7600 (276.00) of the NVIDIA graphics driver.
12/14/2011 - Updated Synaptics TouchPad driver to version 15.3.26.2.
- Updated Intel HD Graphics driver to version 8.15.10.2559 (15.22.52[.64].2559) / 6.14.0.3086 (Audio).
12/16/2011 - Updated HP SimplePass Software by DigitalPersona to version 5.2.0.233 for Windows x64.
12/31/2011 - Updated JMicron JMB38X Card Reader driver to version 1.0.66.2 (thanks Z3tor).
- Updated JMicron JMB38X 1394 Filter driver to version 1.0.24.0.
01/06/2012 - Removed HP SimplePass Software by DigitalPersona, version 5.2.0.205 for Windows x86 (32-bit).
01/14/2012 - Activated the download link for HP SimplePass Software by DigitalPersona, version 5.2.0.233 for Windows x64 (64-bit).
01/15/2012 - Updated IDT High Definition Audio driver to version 6.10.6368.0.
- Updated Broadcom 2070 / 20702 Bluetooth driver package to version 6.5.0.2900.
- Updated Intel WiFi Link driver (and software) to version 14.3.0.6 (thanks Toink).
01/19/2012 - Updated Synaptics TouchPad driver to version 15.3.33.0.
01/21/2012 - Updated Realtek PCIe Gigabit Ethernet Family Controller driver to version 7.050 for Windows 7.
02/02/2012 - Updated Intel Chipset Device Software to version 9.3.0.1019.
- Removed Intel HD Graphics driver version 8.15.10.2559 (15.22.52[.64].2559) / 6.14.0.3086 (Audio).
- Updated the post template.
02/03/2012 - Updated IDT High Definition Audio driver to version 6.10.6370.0.
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