Hard drive failed and replaced but still can't get microphone and camera to work, I'm using Win 7. I've got about 6 hours into researching and working on this with no resolution. The microphone does not work and the Imaging Devices is missing from Device Manager. When I found this posting I was very optimistic that I would be able to get my M14x webcam and microphone issues fixed.
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Resplendence Software - LatencyMon: DPC, ISR and pagefault execution monitorĩ. If you are encountering DPC Audio dropouts or other issues which may be related to DPC, give this one a try. LatencyMon - A much more useful DPC Latency Checker which provides quite a bit of info which can help you pinpoint the offending device/driver/app. Resplendence Software - Advanced System Tools and Developer ComponentsĨ. WhoCrashed can point you in the right direction when investigating a crash/BSOD and provides useful data which can then be shared here on the forum for additional advice/help. WhoCrashed - This is a very cool crash dump analyzer for anyone who is not familar with using the Windows SDK to troubleshoot issues. Speccy - System Information - Free Downloadħ. Speccy - System Information Tool from the makers of CCleaner HW Monitor - A handy monitoring app useful for keeping an eye on tempsĦ. CPU-Z - Yes, we all need a trusty CPU information appĬPUID - System & hardware benchmark, monitoring, reportingĤ. Auslogic's Disk Defrag - quickest defrag utility I have found.ĭisk Defrag - Fast and Safe Defragmenter for Your Disksģ. Piriform's CCleaner - very handy for cleaning up after driver/app uninstalls.ĬCleaner - Optimization and Cleaning - Free DownloadĢ. A short list of apps/utilities I use follows:ġ. Webcam application is one of them.Ĭlick to expand.Once this is complete, proceed with any apps, games, etc.
Log in over to grab any apps which came bundled with your system that were not included on the Resource DVD. NOTE: Command Center should always be installed last.ġ5.
Remote Control/Infrared Driver (Older systems - M15x, M17xR1/R2) Once you power back up you will again be in discrete mode (AMD GPUs active).ġ3. Select 'Yes' to switch and the system will again shutdown.ħ. Once the driver is installed, reboot and when you return to the desktop, hit FN+F7 again (dialog box will display).Ħ.
When you are back at the desktop, run the IntelHD driver installer (grab it from the M18x Driver Download page - linked earlier in this post).ĥ. Once the shutdown has completed, power up the system.Ĥ. Select 'Yes' and the system will shutdown.ģ. Choose Yes to continue (a system reboot is required) or No to cancel.Ģ. FN+F7 to initiate the GPU switch call.īinaryGFX Keypress Detected. If you are unable to switch between the AMD GPUs and the iGPU (Intel HD 3000), try the following:ġ. AMD owners report the Intel HD Graphics driver is included with the AMD installer. If you have a 17xR3 with 3D option, Optimus does not apply to you and the Intel driver is not neededįor M17xR3 with AMD, install the AMD Display Driver. So if you have an M11xR2/R3, M14x or M17xR3, install the Intel Driver FIRST. Optimus systems require the Intel Driver be installed prior to the NV Driver. Also, as long as your drive supports it, the 'App' will work with aftermarket drivers) Freefall Sensor Driver (Optional - many members choose not to install this. Intel RST Driver / Intel Management EngineĤ. For the webcam software which came pre-installed with your system, see below, item #15.Ģ. The webcam does not require a device driver. (NOTE 3: If the driver installer prompts for a restart, be sure to do so before proceeding with the next driver)įrequently we have folks ask where the webcam driver is so they can download it. Once you have installed all of your drivers, re-enable Windows Update) (NOTE 2: I suggest disabling Windows Automatic Updates - reference this LINK.
Click to expand.(NOTE 1: I suggest disabling Windows Automatic Driver Install before updating drivers - reference this LINK)