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

[Alf Tanner]

I'm reading the release notes on the version of the intel wifi drivers that were recently updated. I'm having a ton of issues with wireless freezing and wireless display. What all do I need to uninstall to do a ''clean'' install of the wireless drivers? Should I uninstall all the wireless display stuff also? What is the best order to reinstall it?

[Bobmitch]

I'm reading the release notes on the version of the intel wifi drivers that were recently updated. I'm having a ton of issues with wireless freezing and wireless display. What all do I need to uninstall to do a ''clean'' install of the wireless drivers? Should I uninstall all the wireless display stuff also? What is the best order to reinstall it?

I update by installing on top of the older drivers. Always worked for me, plus the older versions (which have never been a problem for me) are still there to roll back to if the new drivers become an issue.

[justinkw1]

10/16/2011

• Updated Broadcom 2070 Bluetooth driver package to version 6.5.0.2100.

Please note that the Broadcom Bluetooth 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.

Actual Broadcom Bluetooth driver components will have driver version numbers that will differ from the package version (which is 6.5.0.2100). However, the driver components should have a version number with the format of 6.5.X.XXXX, where X is a number.

[Z3tor]

Nec/Renesas USB 3.0 driver have also updated to version 2.1.27.0.

http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Deta...&DownloadType=

[Unirom79]

Realtek PCIe Card Reader was updated to version 6.1.7600.85
(for the dv6-6XXX and dv7-6XXX notebook series)

When i try to download this file, by link at 1st page of this topic:
- ftp server (Realtek) asks user-pass to access download.

Any advices?

Thanks.

[justinkw1]

The upcoming dv6 and dv7 refresh is almost here! As a result, I had updated this thread to accommodate for the new models.

10/21/2011

• Added support for the dv6-6bXX and dv7-6bXX notebook series.
• Added BIOS for dv6-6bXX / dv7-6bXX, version F.01.
• Added Intel Centrino Wireless Bluetooth 3.0 + High-Speed Adapter driver, version 1.0.78.20535 (1.1 A1).
• Updated Intel Centrino Wireless Bluetooth 3.0 + High-Speed Adapter driver to version 1.0.81.20579 (1.1 A2).

Please note that the actual download link to version 1.0.81.20579 (1.1 A2) is not available yet. I will update the first post once the executable file is available.

EDIT:

• Updated Renesas Electronics USB 3.0 Host Controller driver to version 2.1.27.0 (thanks Z3tor).

Realtek PCIe Card Reader was updated to version 6.1.7600.85
(for the dv6-6XXX and dv7-6XXX notebook series)

When i try to download this file, by link at 1st page of this topic:
- ftp server (Realtek) asks user-pass to access download.

Any advices?

Thanks.

I just tried to download the file from the Realtek website and it worked without asking for a username or password. Try downloading the file again, from the location nearest you.

[justinkw1]

A recommended BIOS update for the ENVY 17-2XXX series is now available from HP. This was released a few days earlier than it was supposed to!

11/02/2011

• Updated BIOS for ENVY 17-2XXX to version F.18.

PURPOSE: Recommended

EFFECTIVE DATE: November 04, 2011

FIXES:

• Fixes an intermittent issue where a system locked when Intel Anti-Theft Technology (AT) has been enabled cannot be unlocked by using Intel AT until the system is restarted.

[justinkw1]

11/03/2011

• Added Intel Solid State Drive Firmware Update version 4PC10365.

The Intel SSD firmware update is only compatible with HP-supplied Intel SSD hardware (based on the 320 Series).

11/05/2011

• Updated the download link to Intel Centrino Wireless Bluetooth 3.0 + High-Speed Adapter driver version 1.0.81.20579 (1.1 A2).
• Updated Ralink RT3090 / RT5390 WiFi Adapter driver to version 3.2.3.0.
• Updated Ralink / Motorola Bluetooth + High-Speed Adapter driver to version 3.0.43.307.

[justinkw1]

11/08/2011

• Updated BIOS for dv6-6bXX / dv7-6bXX to version F.02.
• Updated Intel Centrino Wireless Bluetooth 3.0 + High-Speed Adapter driver to version 1.0.81.20601 (1.2 B2).
• Added download links to AMD Catalyst Mobility 11.10 - version 8.902 (AMD) / 7.12.0.7702 (HDMI Audio).

[GimpsUnlimited]

Amendment? Intel 6200 wireless card users should used 13.5.x version of drivers.

My wireless card in my Envy17 2xxx is Intel 6200. When using the latest 14.2.x driver, transferring files between my laptop and my media server will almost always cause the system to freeze. A little search on the Intel's download site confirmed it. They recommend the users of this card roll back to 13.5.x driver. I rolled mine back and have not had that freezing issue again. Just FYI.

Update: Still get occasional freezes when accesssing wifi. Even with 13.5 driver. Perhaps, there is something amiss in my laptop?!