*HP dv6z AMD Llano (6XXX series) Owners Lounge*

[calc_yolatuh]

Well if you play any games online, let us know if there is a subjective difference inside the game. Anywhere from ping alerts to popping or skipping in the multiplayer movements.

[cbmboy]

Hi all!

Huge amount of knowledge here, so I feel like this is the best place to come.

I bought a refurb dv6-6135dx and am very happy with it! I have read hundreds of pages here, and gathered a ton of info! Thanks to everyone who has posted.

So here is my problem... I am trying to install a SSD, and I have run into a problem that looks like everyone is having... I created the Recovery disks from the old hard drive, then slapped in the new one, and when I go to do the recovery, the product model number does not match, so it won't install.

The error stats LW262UAR#ABA-LW262UA#ABA.... I have done lots of reading and the conclusion is that the product number in the bios does not match. I guess when HP did the refurbs they added the R in the product number, but the recovery disks creator was not updated to see this change. So now the recovery disks will not work on a refurbished unit (hopefully I have this correct)

I have read a ton on this, and have not found a post where anyone said how to deal with this. I either need to edit the product number in the BIOS to remove the R, or i need another work around. I guess if this is to much hassle I will have to clone the HDD to the SSD, then use the recovery partition to do the fresh install, and then use the recovery partition to delete itself.... but I was hoping there was an easier way.

Since I am going to a SSD I wanted to start with a fresh install, that is why I am going to all this trouble... so, does anyone have a good answer for me?

Thanks again for all your input!
cbmboy

[fgocards]

Okay, so I was getting 17 fps max on Crysis 2 at 1080p on gamer settings. However, after installing the latest Cata profiles for Crossfire I get between 15-23 depending on what's going on.

I'm on driver version 11.12, but right now I'm installing 12.1 preview to see if that will help any, and if it doesn't, I'll try overclocking.. Wish this was easier though, expected a lot more out of the 6750 and 6620.

[clarkkent57]

Made a mistake. Will edit this later.

[hmmwv]

Hi all!

Huge amount of knowledge here, so I feel like this is the best place to come.

I bought a refurb dv6-6135dx and am very happy with it! I have read hundreds of pages here, and gathered a ton of info! Thanks to everyone who has posted.

So here is my problem... I am trying to install a SSD, and I have run into a problem that looks like everyone is having... I created the Recovery disks from the old hard drive, then slapped in the new one, and when I go to do the recovery, the product model number does not match, so it won't install.

The error stats LW262UAR#ABA-LW262UA#ABA.... I have done lots of reading and the conclusion is that the product number in the bios does not match. I guess when HP did the refurbs they added the R in the product number, but the recovery disks creator was not updated to see this change. So now the recovery disks will not work on a refurbished unit (hopefully I have this correct)

I have read a ton on this, and have not found a post where anyone said how to deal with this. I either need to edit the product number in the BIOS to remove the R, or i need another work around. I guess if this is to much hassle I will have to clone the HDD to the SSD, then use the recovery partition to do the fresh install, and then use the recovery partition to delete itself.... but I was hoping there was an easier way.

Since I am going to a SSD I wanted to start with a fresh install, that is why I am going to all this trouble... so, does anyone have a good answer for me?

Thanks again for all your input!
cbmboy

I didn't bother with minimum recovery at all when I installed my SSD, did a fresh install using a Win 7 thumb drive and all done in about 15 minutes. The downside of this is that you have to use Activation Backup and Restore (ABR) software to save the OEM activation, and you have to download all those HP drivers. So if you cannot recover using existing recovery DVDs, you might as well just start fresh with a clean Win 7 install.

[Liquid Cool]

I did the same as hmmwv,

Took a 4gb thumb drive, downloaded Win 7, 64-bit w/ SP1 from this site. Used ABR to capture the OEM key. I don't see why a person needs anything more than this. I can reinstall win 7 at the drop of a hat, and I'm done and activated in less than 15 minutes. I've done it four times without a single hitch. Worked perfectly and I mean no problems whatsoever.

I also have another thumb drive that I keep handy and updated. I use SyncToy to back up 'my documents', mozbackup for Thunderbird/Firefox and all of the sp downloads from HP, plus current versions of the software I use. I can do a full install of everything and tweak the pc to my settings in a little over a 1/2 hour.

I'd actually highly recommend going this path if you're putting in an SSD. The computer doesn't seem to run as sluggish to me. Runs great. Plus...and this may sound strange, but I actually feel as though it's mine since there isn't a bunch of HP junk on here that I didn't want on here in the first place. You can remove the stuff one at a time or use a decrapifier...but I'd prefer it isn't polluting my registry from day one.

A person may be cautious and hesitate to get rid of their recovery partition...I didn't hesitate and I don't miss it either.

Best,

Liquid Cool

P.S. CK, please do keep us updated on how this wireless device works out. I may follow...I'll be needing more info on the bios you used though.

EDIT: Think I'll add to the above...I used the Microsoft method to put Win 7 on my thumb drive. It seemed the easier route...turned out to be dead simple. So, I wouldn't worry about a learning curve here. ABR, the same. Dead simple and straightforward.

[HTWingNut]

I dunno. I've done a clean install, and had some issues with not all drivers / apps available at HP's site and still had some missing devices in Device Manager. Wi-Fi would NOT work either regardless of drivers used. Then had issues when trying to overclock, etc. When I used the HP minimal recovery surprisingly everything went swimmingly. I'm not concerned about the recovery partition or anything, but these machines rely on some HP drivers and software to help make things run more smoothly. I don't see any difference in the minimal install or fresh install. I've been installing OS's since the early DOS days and usually recommend a fresh install, but HP's I've found quite fickle to deal with.

The minimal recovery option doesn't install all the HP "crap", it installs the bare bones drivers and software. No crapware there. Most of it is what you'd install anyhow just to get devices working properly. I guess if you want to start with just the latest drivers then a clean install would be a bit better, although there's only a few that are updated from the original device.

[rmacgowa]

I had absolutely no problem at all with drivers after doing a completely fresh Win 7 x64 Home premium install on my SSD.

I just took the "drivers" folder from swsetup. It has the LAN, WLAN, Audio, and base video drivers.

Question about ABR. Is this an application you can download or something built into windows? I keep getting redirected to the same website, that has no download link and no information.

UPDATE: Nvm I found a link to ABR with windows 7 support : http://directedge.us/files/abr/ABRbeta.exe

I could not access this from the original website because it kept looping to the homepage.... wierd.

[Vect]

Okay, so I was getting 17 fps max on Crysis 2 at 1080p on gamer settings. However, after installing the latest Cata profiles for Crossfire I get between 15-23 depending on what's going on.

I'm on driver version 11.12, but right now I'm installing 12.1 preview to see if that will help any, and if it doesn't, I'll try overclocking.. Wish this was easier though, expected a lot more out of the 6750 and 6620.

Something must be happening with your settings, I used to get 25-45 FPS, not everything in high of course.

[baiii]

Get across a old thread when benching my SSD for no reason
How To Improve SSD performance on Intel Series 4, 5, 965 Chipsets (JJB Tweak)

and this post linked in the OP
'Laptops w. Intel Series 5 chipset can not take full advantage of fast SSDs'

Windows does have CPU control with threshold. Gonna play with it today.