hp website always have a list of archived BIOS so you dont need to worry if you need to flash it back to the previous version

max will be 256 MB

install Windows XP with Service Pack 2,
install the Microsoft Dual Core hotfix,
install the AMD Dual Core Turion 64 X2 CPU driver
install the AMD Dual Core Optimizer

optional:
install AMD Power Monitor to easily switch between power options...

set power option to minimal power management. should be fine...

will try to update the main page with dual core drivers n links asap...

This post has been edited by sokdotcom: May 28 2007, 12:05 AM

if you are using windows vista, you dont need to install any of the dual core drivers or anything. Vista supports dual core out of the box.

Windows Vista Power Options in Control Panel has a PowerSaver plan. does that work? somewhere in the control panel also has settings for notebook, i think.

Vista Power Saving tips

http://techlogg.com/content/view/166/1/

Early version of Windows Vista has problem with power management too. heard that it drains more power than Windows XP.

This post has been edited by sokdotcom: May 28 2007, 01:15 PM

Basic Knowledge of disk maintainance:

For NTFS partitions, when there are too many files, the MFT becomes full this will cause the pc to lag/slow down significantly during normal everyday task... therefore you need to expand the MFT. use Diskeeper to defrag it efficiently and to Frag Shield in Diskeeper to expand the MFT. this will ensure that your pc will run smoothly in a long run and feels just like the day u first turn it on.

MFT - Master File Table

do a chkdsk <system partition letter>:/f from command prompt now n then before the computer starts up to ensure optimal performance.

you can... as long as the original parts is there when you send it back to hp service center. the warranty is not void.

i suppose. newer V3000 has better compatibility with new rams... probably the first generation of V3000 has issues with different types. but i would recommend kingston for compatibility.

yes, you have to.

this thread gonna letup? gotta create V3..... hmmm

graphics is smoother on Geforce Go 6150 is RAM is in dual channel mode...

make sure u got all the notebook drivers... main page has some simple steps that previous users has done n documented... hopefully it is helpful

V3616AU Vista Drivers are below... windows XP drivers might take some time to release it... Geforce 7150 n 6150 doesnt seem to be any different at all...

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwar...0&lang=en&cc=my

i suppose V3600 series is using a newer version of the motherboard... the BIOS update on the driver site has a different number from the V3000-V3500 series...

hopefully less problems...

bring to HP service center...

Due to the overwhelming response to this thread,

AMD & Intel V3000 User List on the main page has been suspended until further notice. Suggestions to streamline the User List is welcomed.

This post has been edited by sokdotcom: Dec 8 2007, 11:48 PM

Main Page updated with Easy Navigation Technology on 2nd Post. Link below:

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?act=ST&f...=0#entry9837620

Feedback on the system is highly welcomed... please pm me or drop a reply here... thank you.

This post has been edited by sokdotcom: Mar 15 2008, 12:57 PM

Hi Frequent Contributors to the V3000 V2 thread,

we are in the midst of setting up a new version for this thread. we have received many suggestions to revamp the design n etc. we are also seeking efforts from senior or expert contributors in the intel section of this thread as there is a lack of support on the INTEL side.

we hope to start a new thread pretty soon.

I, sokdotcom would like to apologize to everyone for not updating this thread frequently as i am currently having my final exams as of this week of my last semester in my third year in UNITEN.

SiuYi is very helpful is assisting & leading the effort in bringing up the V3 thread.

"May the V3 thread be a success and a helpful one to all V3000 users!"

Regards

sokdotcom

just finished my final exams today...

today is an auspicious day to start V3 thread...

i wonder where is SiuYi... lol...