[Drivers] HP dv6-4XXX / dv6-6XXX / dv7-5XXX / dv7-6XXX / ENVY 14-2XXX / ENVY 17-2XXX (INTEL)

[Alf Tanner]

I'm confused with the description of the graphics drivers. If you have the SB envy 2xxx series with both the Intel HD graphics and the 6850m discrete card do you install both of them?

[justinkw1]

I'm confused with the description of the graphics drivers. If you have the SB envy 2xxx series with both the Intel HD graphics and the 6850m discrete card do you install both of them?

For the ENVY 17-2XXX series, only install the AMD Radeon driver - it includes the Intel Switchable Graphics driver.

The Intel HD Graphics driver is for dv6-6XXX / dv7-6XXX notebooks with integrated graphics only.

[shubhangam]

Hey, thanks for this wonderful guide

I just purchased a dv6-6121tx and am about to do a clean install

I have one question -

Is it recommended to install the AMD Radeon driver package from HP itself or is there a 11.8 driver equivalent which supports the switchable graphics?

(I ask because I had a dv6-1154tx and it seems that HP don't really update the graphics drivers a lot and AMD keeps coming out with new drivers)

Thanks

[albider]

Is it recommended to install the AMD Radeon driver package from HP itself or is there a 11.8 driver equivalent which supports the switchable graphics?

This question really interests me too... any ideas???

[Bobmitch]

This question really interests me too... any ideas???

What I have done in the past, and it has worked for others as well. First, install the most up to date HP drivers for your build...get them from your support page...

Then, download the AMD Catalyst 11.8 drivers here:

AMD Catalyst 11.8 WHQL (8.881 July 28) - Download & Discussion - Guru3D.com Forums

You want the Mobility drivers

DO NOT uninstall your HP drivers. Leave them alone. Start the installation for the 11.8 cats...when given the choice...choose CUSTOM installation. Choose to install everything BUT Catalyst Control Center. This will update your drivers and other apps and leave CCC intact, as HP has written for Switchable graphics.

I have successfully updated my AMD drivers on my Envy 18 3D and my son's Pavillion dv7tqe. The HP version of CCC still will be contained and switchable graphics still works...

[cpufox]

Intel Rapid Storage Technology (SATA AHCI)
10.6.0.1002 >> 1022 current shipped on HP Envy 14-SB Aug 14

[Alf Tanner]

What I have done in the past, and it has worked for others as well. First, install the most up to date HP drivers for your build...get them from your support page...

Then, download the AMD Catalyst 11.8 drivers here:

AMD Catalyst 11.8 WHQL (8.881 July 28) - Download & Discussion - Guru3D.com Forums

You want the Mobility drivers

DO NOT uninstall your HP drivers. Leave them alone. Start the installation for the 11.8 cats...when given the choice...choose CUSTOM installation. Choose to install everything BUT Catalyst Control Center. This will update your drivers and other apps and leave CCC intact, as HP has written for Switchable graphics.

I have successfully updated my AMD drivers on my Envy 18 3D and my son's Pavillion dv7tqe. The HP version of CCC still will be contained and switchable graphics still works...

mine didnt give me the option to not install CCC. Do I uninstall the HP version and then reinstall it afterwards? The generic ATI installer said CCC was installed and up to date.

[Bobmitch]

mine didnt give me the option to not install CCC. Do I uninstall the HP version and then reinstall it afterwards? The generic ATI installer said CCC was installed and up to date.

Did you choose CUSTOM install? You have to do a custom install of the 11.8's and NOT uninstall the HP version. Make sure the HP version installs correctly first...make sure that CCC runs...then do the 11.8's CUSTOM

[Alf Tanner]

Did you choose CUSTOM install? You have to do a custom install of the 11.8's and NOT uninstall the HP version. Make sure the HP version installs correctly first...make sure that CCC runs...then do the 11.8's CUSTOM

Here is a snapshot of the custom install of the 11.8 from the link earlier:

[Bobmitch]

Here is a snapshot of the custom install of the 11.8 from the link earlier:

What happens if you install CCC???