Problems with EliteBook 840 G3

[TribleTrouble]

This solution/driver also works on the HP Elitebook 820 G3, probably will work for other models as well: http://h20564.www2.hp.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docId=emr_na-c04994969&sp4ts.oid=7834547

[mbe86]

Just to summarize what I have done.

Imported the sp73207 driver pack for Windows 10 into SCCM.

During my task sequence I auto apply drivers matching the category created from the driver pack import.

After the setup of Windows and Configmgr client I install 3 software packages. The Hotkey package should be last as it will restart the PC.

1. Conexant Bang & Olufsen Audio Driver 9.0.60.0
   1. Silent Install: Setup.exe -s
2. Intel Wireless Bluetooth Driver 18.1.1546.2762
   1. Silent Install: InstMultiPkg.exe /Silent
   2. In the environment tab on the package, set "Drive mode" to "Requires Drive Letter", otherwise the install will fail.
3. HP Hotkey Support 6.2.17.1
   1. Silent Install: msiexec.exe /i "HP Hotkey Support.msi" ALLUSERS=1 REBOOT="ReallySuppress" /qn

Hotkeys are working and no UAC audio driver prompt on first login.

EDIT: The LAN/WLAN Switching is still not working...!

[SuperTommy]

How are you configuring the LAN/WLAN switching in the BIOS? I noticed if I used a captured BIOS config file from a G2 generation machine on a G3 generation machine, LAN/WLAN switching would not work. I needed to reset the BIOS to defaults, capture a new config from a G3 GEN machine using the HP BCU, and then apply that using HP BCU.

[KrilleKill]

Hi! I have managed to solve my WiFi button and LAN/WLAN switching problem with by installing HP Hotkey Support. This was not needed before with EliteBook G1 and G2.

[mbe86]

I have hotkeys installed and the config file for BCU was generated by using the G3 model.

[Sopheaklykh]

I have try all steps above but still not working with wifi button. but for sound button is working fine.

[th3_gh0st]

To sum up the last couple of months with the G3!

* HP asked me to try DP -> DP. So asked for 2 new screens and 2 new cables! Now I have pulsating pixles on 2 new 22" screens.

* HP asked me to update BIOS to 1.05 and the HP Slimdock FW. The problem is that they pointed me to a program that DOWNGRADED my FW to 2.25 instead of 2.30!

And the ground problem with both screens blacks out is still not solved, instead I got 2 new problems to solve!

[soccer_dan]

I would like a couple of comments to this feed and help clear out any information discrepancies.

1. All softpaqs released by HP that are capable of being installed silently, have a cva file (like a .ini file of old) with information entered that includes the appropriate silent install command line string for that softpaq. An easy way to obtain the .cva file is by use of HP SDM (Softpaq Download Manager - www.hp.com/go/sdm). With SDM installed and running, right-clicking on a driver entry in the list will bring out a context menu, which includes viewing the drivers's .cva file. Then, in the file, scroll down to see the [install] lines

2. As far as LAN/WLAN switching. This feature (i use it and love it myself) only works in Windows 7. With Windows 8 and newer OSs, like 10, MIcrosoft does not allow the BIOS from manipulating and hardware component once Windows is up. The goal is to help secure the devices, and allowing anything but the OS to directly access hardware may pose security risks. Now, in Windows 10, the OS is supposed to release the IP of the wlan card within (i think) 30 seconds or so if a LAN is detected. So, the issue of obtainting and keeping multiple IP addresses on a system should not be a major problem

Hope this helps 

[mr_ng_89]

Anyone installed the latest hotkey 6.2.20 but fn+esc , fn+brightness doesnt work but fn+volume works?

[JaPi]

Check if HP Notification Application installed.