What is the latest BIOS version for refurbished HP L8Y97AAR that was originally hp envy 15T-AE100

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome. 

Unfortunately, I wouldn't be able to help you with your request because I have no idea what the last drivers were that HP released for your notebook. 

The driverscollection.com website is the only place that I know of where you can conveniently find drivers for your notebook. 

[DJames001]

Could you just help me with the latest drive and chipset drivers then?

drive is:

HGST HTS541010A9E680

Driver Date 6/21/2006

Driver Version 10.0.19041.4597

Digital Signer Microsoft Windows

Chipset is:

Intel(R) 100 Series/C230 Series Chipset Family LPC Controller (HM170) - A14E

Version 10.1.1.38

Date 10/3/2016

Please, Any more info you need?

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Below are the links to the latest Intel chipset and storage controller drivers for PC's with the Intel 6th gen core processors:

Intel Chipset Installation Utility and Driver

10.1.18243.8188

sp101370.exe

Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver

14.8.17.1065 

sp104124.exe

If you are interested in updating the Intel graphics driver to the final version Intel released, see my tutorial on how to do that at the link below:

Manually Updating the Latest HD Graphics Driver from Intel..... - HP Support Community - 7185608

[DJames001]

All the Intel files are exe files. Including display drivers. No need to extract, right?

Install directly in device manager?

Which objects do I need to select in device manager for all three exe files?

[DJames001]

Minus the display driver... you gave procedure.

THANK YOU!

[Paul_Tikkanen]

The first two files you run and they auto install. 

The tutorial explains how to manually update the Intel graphics driver step by step. 

[DJames001]

Paul, You Sir, Are The Best! I wish I knew your knowledge... for it is vast and wonderful.

Thank You for all the time you spent on my behalf.

Have a great week!

D James

[DJames001]

Ohhh, how can I access this communication in the future?

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Anytime.

Glad to have been of assistance.

You can log into the forum click on your user profile and see your previous posts.

You have a great week too!

[DJames001]

Hi Paul,

I suspect you are away from the computer now, so I'll leave this message and look for your reply tomorrow.

First, thank you again for all you help!

Regarding the: Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver

14.8.17.1065 

sp104124.exe

you offered me. You see, it did load, but when I try to open application, it opens for a second and then quickly closes. 

I went to services, and selected "automatic" but that didn't help.

I suspect there is a missing driver or perhaps the application is incorrect for my computer.

Is there anything you can do to help me... I read that the app is best if I had 2 drives, but I have only 1.

Anything you can do to help my drive be faster? Is there a version for my specific computer?

Perhaps you would like a screen shot of my particular computer configuration?

Please advise.

Than youm

D James