Monday, September 22, 2008

compaq 6515b memory

compaq 6515b memory

(note to self: this is here so I don't forget to add it - I need to get some memory - when I find it, put the best place to buy compaq 6515b memory here. )

HP Compaq 6515b Notebook

These are the specs on the hp compaq 6515b notebook, borrowed from the HP site. My laptop specs are bolded ...

System features

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Operating system

Genuine Windows Vista® Business
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic
Genuine Windows Vista® Business with downgrade to Windows® XP Professional custom installed
FreeDOS

Processors available

AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TL-64 (2.2 GHz, 2 x 512 KB L2 cache)
AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TL-60 (2.0 GHz, 2 x 512 KB L2 cache)
AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TL-58 (1.9 GHz, 2 x 512 KB L2 cache)
AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TL-56 (1.8 GHz, 2 x 512 KB L2 cache)
AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TL-52 (1.6 GHz, 2 x 512 KB L2 cache)
AMD Turion 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology TL-50 (1.6 GHz, 2 x 256 KB L2 cache)
AMD Turion 64 Mobile Processor MK-38 (2.2 GHz, 512 KB L2 cache)
Mobile AMD Sempron Processor 3800+ (2.2 GHz, 256 KB L2 cache)
Mobile AMD Sempron Processor 3600+ (2.0 GHz, 256 KB L2 cache)
Mobile AMD Sempron Processor 3500+ (1.8 GHz, 512 KB L2 cache)

Chipset

AMD M690T

Memory

Memory 512 MB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM
1 GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM
2 GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM

Memory slots

2 SODIMM slots

Storage

Hard drive

80 GB 5400 rpm SATA
120 GB 5400 rpm SATA
160 GB 5400 rpm SATA
250 GB 5400 rpm SATA
80 GB 7200 rpm SATA
120 GB 7200 rpm SATA

Optical Drives

DVD
DVD/CD-RW combo
DVD+/-RW SuperMulti with Double Layer
LightScribe DVD+/-RW SuperMulti with Double Layer

Graphics and Input/Output devices

Display size 14.1-inch diagonal WXGA anti-glare
14.1-inch diagonal WXGA BrightView

Graphics

ATI Radeon X1250
Microsoft DirectX 9 capable

Audio, Slots, and Ports

Ports Standard:
4 USB 2.0
1 1394a
1 RJ-11
1 headphone/line-out
1 microphone in
1 battery connector
1 docking connector
Rear:
1 external VGA monitor
1 RJ-45
1 AC power
1 S-video

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Slots

1 Type I/II PC card
1 6-in-1 media reader
(An optional Integrated Smart Card Reader is available and would replace the Type I/II PC card slot)

Audio

High Definition Audio support w/24-bit DAC; Integrated stereo speakers; Integrated microphone; Touch-sensitive controls for volume up, volume down, and mute; Stereo headphone/line out; Stereo microphone in

Communication features

Network interface Integrated Broadcom NetLink Gigabit Ethernet Controller (10/100/1000 NIC)
Modem 56K V.92 modem with digital line guard
Wireless Broadcom 802.11a/b/g draft n; Broadcom 802.11a/b/g; Broadcom 802.11b/g; Bluetooth 2.0
Broadband service provider AT&T Wireless BroadbandConnect; Verizon Wireless BroadbandAccess

Product specifications

Weight 5.0 lb (2.6 kg)
Dimensions (w x d x h) 13.03 x 9.57 x 1.33 in (330.9 x 243.1 x 33.7 mm)
Energy Efficiency
Energy Efficiency ENERGY STAR® qualified

Battery

6-cell (55 WHr) high capacity Lithium-Ion

Power supply

External 90-watt Smart AC adapter, 6-foot (1.8-meter) power cord included. Total length including external AC adapter is 12 feet (3.66 meter). HP Fast Charge

Manageability

Security management HP ProtectTools Security Manager; HP Fingerprint Sensor; Configuration Control Hardware; Memory Change Alert; Ownership Tag; Setup Password; Power-On Password; TPM Enhanced DriveLock (disabled where use is restricted by law); TPM 1.2 Embedded Security Chip (disabled where use is restricted by law); HP Disk Sanitizer; HP 3D DriveGuard; Kensington lock slot

Service and Support

hp compaq 6515b notebook Warranty Feature HP Services offers limited 3-year and 1-year standard parts and labor warranty, pick-up or carry-in, and toll-free 7 x 24 hardware technical phone support (depending on model); 1-year limited warranty on primary battery. On-site service and warranty upgrades are also available.

Friday, September 12, 2008

Where I find my compaq 6515b drivers

It seems these days that whenever I try to find drivers, in my case particularly, "drivers for compaq 6515b" , I just seem to find a lot of landing pages which tell me how to scan my computer for which drivers I need, then I end up with a report saying 'these are the drivers you need, and we have them!' , but it is really just a link to buy some driver management program. Not what I'm looking for, I just need the drivers.

I run Windows XP Pro, which is what came with my compaq 6515b. I've only had a few problems with drivers - so here is where I find the drivers ...

... update July 2010 ... I just had to rebuild everything, and had to go download pretty much all the drivers. This page has most HP compaq 6515b drivers .

After updating, I was left with a couple of 'unknown device' entries in the device manager list. Two drivers I didn't think I needed, but ended up getting rid of these annoying entries were the HP 3D drive guard, and the quick launch buttons drivers.