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HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 AX8Q1AV Driver Download (Windows 11)

Looking for the HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 AX8Q1AV driver download for Windows 11? This page lists all 53 official drivers and tools for the HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 inch Notebook Next Gen AI PC in the AX8Q1AV configuration, taken from HP's own support page for this exact SKU. The list covers the AMD platform, including BIOS, AMD chipset, graphics and the NPU driver, MediaTek and Qualcomm wireless options, docks, TPM firmware and Wolf Security tools, the HP AI Companion Package, and HP utilities — every download below links straight to HP's official server.

Before you start, check that your laptop matches this exact configuration — the HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 with product number AX8Q1AV — and that you are running Windows 11. Download the drivers you need, run each installer, and restart when asked so every driver loads properly.

HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 AX8Q1AV BIOS and Firmware

HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 AX8Q1AV Diagnostics

HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 AX8Q1AV Dock Firmware and Drivers

  • All Docks – Ethernet Driver (Realtek) — 11.22.0113.2026 Rev.R, Jul 8, 2026, 1.3 MB — sp173785.exe Download
  • HP USB-C/A Universal Dock G2 – Firmware — 1.1.26.0 Rev.A, Oct 5, 2026, 9.0 MB — sp174813.exe Download
  • HP USB-C Dock G5 – Firmware — 1.0.27.0 Rev.A, Oct 5, 2026, 9.2 MB — sp174812.exe Download
  • HP Thunderbolt Dock G4 – Firmware — 1.5.30.0 Rev.A, Oct 5, 2026, 9.7 MB — sp174808.exe Download
  • HP USB-C 100W G6 Dock – HP Firmware Installer — 1.3.16.0 Rev.A, Sep 18, 2026, 15.1 MB — sp174713.exe Download
  • All Docks – Ethernet Driver (Intel) — 2.1.5.12 Rev.A, Jun 24, 2026, 1.1 MB — sp173637.exe Download
  • HP USB-C Dock G5 – Audio Driver — 6.4.0.2412/393 Rev.A, Apr 15, 2025, 19.1 MB — sp158060.exe Download
  • HP Thunderbolt 4 Ultra 180W/280W G6 Dock – HP Firmware Installer — 1.6.50.0 Rev.A, Sep 18, 2026, 15.8 MB — sp174717.exe Download
  • HP Thunderbolt 4 100W G6 – HP Firmware Installer — 1.6.49.0 Rev.A, Sep 18, 2026, 15.5 MB — sp174715.exe Download

HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 AX8Q1AV Audio Driver

  • Realtek High-Definition (HD) Audio Driver — 25.10023.51.39 Rev.DC, Aug 13, 2026, 82.0 MB — sp174337.exe Download

HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 AX8Q1AV Chipset Drivers

HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 AX8Q1AV Driver Enabling

  • HP Application Enabling Software Driver — 1.87.4769.0 Rev.A, Jul 8, 2026, 84.5 MB — sp173791.exe Download
  • HP Services Scan for Commercial — 4.8.125.0 Rev.A, Nov 27, 2025, 51.4 MB — sp165987.exe Download

HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 AX8Q1AV Graphics Drivers

HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 AX8Q1AV Keyboard, Mouse and Input Devices

HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 AX8Q1AV Network Drivers

HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 AX8Q1AV Storage Drivers

  • Alcor Micro Smart Card Reader Driver — 1.10.7.1001 Rev.A, Jan 2, 2026, 0.8 MB — sp168725.exe Download

HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 AX8Q1AV HP Connection Optimizer

HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 AX8Q1AV Security Tools

HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 AX8Q1AV Software and Utilities

How to Install HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 AX8Q1AV Drivers

  1. Download the drivers you need from the sections above, starting with the chipset and BIOS updates.
  2. Run each installer one at a time and follow the on-screen prompts.
  3. Restart your laptop when an installer asks you to, so the new driver loads correctly.
  4. After installing, open Device Manager and confirm no device shows a warning icon. If one does, reinstall that driver from this page.

FAQs

Where can I download HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 AX8Q1AV drivers for Windows 11?

You can download them from this page — all 53 HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 AX8Q1AV drivers listed above link directly to HP's official download server, so you always get the genuine files.

Which wireless driver should I install on the HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 AX8Q1AV?

This is a customizable configuration, so it shipped with different wireless hardware. Check what your laptop has first — the Network section lists MediaTek Wireless LAN and Bluetooth drivers as well as Qualcomm WLAN and Bluetooth Adapter drivers — install only the pair that matches your laptop's wireless card.

What is the HP AI Companion Package in the HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 AX8Q1AV driver list?

The AX8Q1AV is a Next Gen AI PC configuration, and its support page includes the HP AI Companion Package in the Software and Utilities section, alongside the AMD NPU driver in the Chipset section. Install both if you use the laptop's AI features; they are not needed for basic driver setup.

Should I install the HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 AX8Q1AV BIOS update?

Only if your laptop matches this exact model and SKU. The BIOS and System Firmware (X84) update here is specific to the HP EliteBook 8 G1a 14 AX8Q1AV — never install a BIOS file meant for another model.

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