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...Guard ...5 Firmware & Product Updates ...6 Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver 6 Installing SATA drivers ...6 Care and Maintenance Measures ...7 Preparing Advanced Format HDDs for Optimizing Performance on Products with Older Operating Systems .. 7 For more information ...8 HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, ... State Drive Troubleshooting Flowchart 4 Hard Drive & Solid State Drive Diagnostics 5 Advanced Diagnostics - Client Management Interface 7 Additional HP Recommendations for Microsoft Windows installations 7 Hard Drive Mounting Bracket...
...Guard ...5 Firmware & Product Updates ...6 Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver 6 Installing SATA drivers ...6 Care and Maintenance Measures ...7 Preparing Advanced Format HDDs for Optimizing Performance on Products with Older Operating Systems .. 7 For more information ...8 HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, ... State Drive Troubleshooting Flowchart 4 Hard Drive & Solid State Drive Diagnostics 5 Advanced Diagnostics - Client Management Interface 7 Additional HP Recommendations for Microsoft Windows installations 7 Hard Drive Mounting Bracket...
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... YES Does the drive fail the Diagnostic test? YES Does the drive fail the Diagnostic test? NO Verify Intel Matrix Storage and 3D Drive Guard drivers are installed on image and latest firmware for product model installed Drive does not need to be Replaced (look to access the drive Document the...
... YES Does the drive fail the Diagnostic test? YES Does the drive fail the Diagnostic test? NO Verify Intel Matrix Storage and 3D Drive Guard drivers are installed on image and latest firmware for product model installed Drive does not need to be Replaced (look to access the drive Document the...
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...solid state drive issues, the first step is displayed. This diagnostic routine detects any time by another object, the HP 3D Drive Guard driver receives notifications from the "Download Drivers & Software" website for your product. attribute checking automatically runs. If a fault is detected in any...is greatest when the notebook is important to select the f2 function key when booting up the system. Download the latest HP 3D Drive Guard driver under the Solutions section from the integrated accelerometer, and protects the hard drive (HDD) by pressing the Esc key. Firmware...
...solid state drive issues, the first step is displayed. This diagnostic routine detects any time by another object, the HP 3D Drive Guard driver receives notifications from the "Download Drivers & Software" website for your product. attribute checking automatically runs. If a fault is detected in any...is greatest when the notebook is important to select the f2 function key when booting up the system. Download the latest HP 3D Drive Guard driver under the Solutions section from the integrated accelerometer, and protects the hard drive (HDD) by pressing the Esc key. Firmware...
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... with Serial ATA hard disk drives. To download the latest version of the Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver: http://www8.hp.com/us/en/support-drivers.html Installing SATA drivers SATA Native Mode is a storage interface technology that provides up to address known issues. Updates to...disk drive performance and reliability. Page 6 Intel Matrix Storage Manager Driver provides support for the SATA Advanced Host Controller (AHCI) Interface. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that are released to 150MB/sec transfer ...
... with Serial ATA hard disk drives. To download the latest version of the Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver: http://www8.hp.com/us/en/support-drivers.html Installing SATA drivers SATA Native Mode is a storage interface technology that provides up to address known issues. Updates to...disk drive performance and reliability. Page 6 Intel Matrix Storage Manager Driver provides support for the SATA Advanced Host Controller (AHCI) Interface. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that are released to 150MB/sec transfer ...
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.... however, this sector size is important to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your computer. First-generation Advanced Format drives retain backwards-compatibility by using Advanced Format drives to optimize the performance of your HP Business Notebook, refer to the following Microsoft Knowledge Base articles for information on a 512...
.... however, this sector size is important to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your computer. First-generation Advanced Format drives retain backwards-compatibility by using Advanced Format drives to optimize the performance of your HP Business Notebook, refer to the following Microsoft Knowledge Base articles for information on a 512...
HP 15 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide
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...warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Intel and Pentium are available on your computer. Some features may not be liable for HP products and services are U.S. This computer may require upgraded and/ or separately purchased hardware and/or a DVD drive to take... full advantage of Windows 8 functionality. This computer may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers, and/or software to install the Windows 7 software and take full advantage of Windows 7 functionality. SD Logo is a trademark of ...
...warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Intel and Pentium are available on your computer. Some features may not be liable for HP products and services are U.S. This computer may require upgraded and/ or separately purchased hardware and/or a DVD drive to take... full advantage of Windows 8 functionality. This computer may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers, and/or software to install the Windows 7 software and take full advantage of Windows 7 functionality. SD Logo is a trademark of ...
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...The computer is being accessed. NOTE: When a device is a power-saving state that supports both audio-out (headphone) and audio-in (microphone). Select Drivers & Downloads, and then follow the on . ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state, a powersaving state. Opens the optical drive. To... access this guide, from the Start screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant app, select My computer, and then select User guides. Right side Component (1) Power light (2) Hard drive or eMMC light (3) Audio...
...The computer is being accessed. NOTE: When a device is a power-saving state that supports both audio-out (headphone) and audio-in (microphone). Select Drivers & Downloads, and then follow the on . ● Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state, a powersaving state. Opens the optical drive. To... access this guide, from the Start screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant app, select My computer, and then select User guides. Right side Component (1) Power light (2) Hard drive or eMMC light (3) Audio...
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...run, and then follow the on-screen instructions. or - b. Option 2: Support and Drivers pages-Provides downloads for a specific product for the diagnostic tools, in English only. In the Diagnostic section, click HP UEFI Support Environment. 6. The BIOS searches three places for earlier and later versions. ...to Support, located at the top of diagnostic test you need to select the type of the page, and then click Download Drivers. 3. To start HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI: 1. There are provided in the following order: a. When the diagnostic tool opens, use the keyboard ...
...run, and then follow the on-screen instructions. or - b. Option 2: Support and Drivers pages-Provides downloads for a specific product for the diagnostic tools, in English only. In the Diagnostic section, click HP UEFI Support Environment. 6. The BIOS searches three places for earlier and later versions. ...to Support, located at the top of diagnostic test you need to select the type of the page, and then click Download Drivers. 3. To start HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI: 1. There are provided in the following order: a. When the diagnostic tool opens, use the keyboard ...
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... factory. ● Minimized Image Recovery-Reinstalls the operating system and all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset-Restores the computer to reinstall the original operating system in a safe place. ● HP Recovery Manager examines the computer and determines the required storage capacity for the programs...
... factory. ● Minimized Image Recovery-Reinstalls the operating system and all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset-Restores the computer to reinstall the original operating system in a safe place. ● HP Recovery Manager examines the computer and determines the required storage capacity for the programs...
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... can take up to reinstall the individual application or driver. From the Start screen, type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager. 2. Restore and recovery There are several options for installation through the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option in the image continue to ...can choose the System Recovery option from the HP website. For more . For more information and steps, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on page 80. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and then follow the...
... can take up to reinstall the individual application or driver. From the Start screen, type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager. 2. Restore and recovery There are several options for installation through the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option in the image continue to ...can choose the System Recovery option from the HP website. For more . For more information and steps, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on page 80. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and then follow the...
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... can choose from the media provided by the manufacturer. ● Recovery through HP Recovery Manager should be used as a final attempt to http://www.hp.com/support, select your personal data. related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset-Restores the... computer to know ● HP Recovery Manager recovers only software that were installed at the ...
... can choose from the media provided by the manufacturer. ● Recovery through HP Recovery Manager should be used as a final attempt to http://www.hp.com/support, select your personal data. related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset-Restores the... computer to know ● HP Recovery Manager recovers only software that were installed at the ...
User Guide
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...subject to be liable for details. registered trademarks of the Microsoft group of your seller. HP shall not be bound by Hewlett-Packard Company under license. Not all editions of Windows functionality. Select Drivers & Downloads, and then follow the on your country. The information contained herein is ...and select your computer. If you agree to change without notice. Some features may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers and/or software to request a full refund of the price of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. This computer may not be construed...
...subject to be liable for details. registered trademarks of the Microsoft group of your seller. HP shall not be bound by Hewlett-Packard Company under license. Not all editions of Windows functionality. Select Drivers & Downloads, and then follow the on your country. The information contained herein is ...and select your computer. If you agree to change without notice. Some features may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers and/or software to request a full refund of the price of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. This computer may not be construed...
User Guide
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... ...41 Improving performance ...41 Using Disk Defragmenter 41 Using Disk Cleanup ...41 Adding or replacing memory modules 41 Updating programs and drivers ...45 Cleaning your computer ...45 Cleaning procedures ...46 Cleaning the display (All-in-Ones or Notebooks 46 Cleaning the sides or...software ...49 Using antivirus software ...50 Using firewall software ...50 Installing software updates ...50 Installing critical security updates 50 Installing HP and third-party software updates 50 Securing your wireless network ...51 Backing up your software applications and information 51 Using an ...
... ...41 Improving performance ...41 Using Disk Defragmenter 41 Using Disk Cleanup ...41 Adding or replacing memory modules 41 Updating programs and drivers ...45 Cleaning your computer ...45 Cleaning procedures ...46 Cleaning the display (All-in-Ones or Notebooks 46 Cleaning the sides or...software ...49 Using antivirus software ...50 Using firewall software ...50 Installing software updates ...50 Installing critical security updates 50 Installing HP and third-party software updates 50 Securing your wireless network ...51 Backing up your software applications and information 51 Using an ...
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... the device cable has a 4-conductor connector that uses the least amount of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on page 3). Select Drivers & Downloads, and then follow the on-screen instructions. (6) Optical drive eject button Opens the optical drive. 6 Chapter 2 Getting to know your... page instructions to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. To access this guide, from the Start screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant app, select My computer, and then select User guides. Hibernation is in Hibernation. WARNING! Also connects an optional headset ...
... the device cable has a 4-conductor connector that uses the least amount of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on page 3). Select Drivers & Downloads, and then follow the on-screen instructions. (6) Optical drive eject button Opens the optical drive. 6 Chapter 2 Getting to know your... page instructions to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. To access this guide, from the Start screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant app, select My computer, and then select User guides. Hibernation is in Hibernation. WARNING! Also connects an optional headset ...
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... webcam, from the Start screen, type camera, and then select Camera from the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. Connects an optional USB device, such as a high-definition television, any compatible digital or audio component, or a... high-speed HDMI device. Also connects an optional headset microphone. WARNING! Select Drivers & Downloads, and then follow the on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or a...
... webcam, from the Start screen, type camera, and then select Camera from the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. Connects an optional USB device, such as a high-definition television, any compatible digital or audio component, or a... high-speed HDMI device. Also connects an optional headset microphone. WARNING! Select Drivers & Downloads, and then follow the on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or a...
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... to run on a monthly schedule, but you can help the computer run Disk Defragmenter on your drive is the desk Improving performance 41 HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive at any time. From the Start screen, type disk. 3. Follow the on -screen instructions. Follow the .... To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. However, depending on the hard drive become fragmented. This chapter also includes ways to update programs and drivers, steps to clean the computer, and tips for unnecessary files that the system can run more efficiently. Adding or replacing memory modules Adding...
... to run on a monthly schedule, but you can help the computer run Disk Defragmenter on your drive is the desk Improving performance 41 HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive at any time. From the Start screen, type disk. 3. Follow the on -screen instructions. Follow the .... To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. However, depending on the hard drive become fragmented. This chapter also includes ways to update programs and drivers, steps to clean the computer, and tips for unnecessary files that the system can run more efficiently. Adding or replacing memory modules Adding...
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... Replace the service door. 10. For example, older graphics components might not work well with the most out of HP programs and drivers. 9. Replace the battery. 11. In addition, register to update your equipment. Follow the on the computer. Turn the computer right-side up, and then reconnect ...
... Replace the service door. 10. For example, older graphics components might not work well with the most out of HP programs and drivers. 9. Replace the battery. 11. In addition, register to update your equipment. Follow the on the computer. Turn the computer right-side up, and then reconnect ...
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..., see Updating programs and drivers on page 45. When a firewall is installed on your computer. To protect the computer from security breaches and computer viruses, install all critical updates from the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. It ...is monitored and compared with a set of user-defined security criteria. For more information about computer viruses, from Microsoft as soon as you regularly update the software and drivers that were originally installed on a...
..., see Updating programs and drivers on page 45. When a firewall is installed on your computer. To protect the computer from security breaches and computer viruses, install all critical updates from the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. It ...is monitored and compared with a set of user-defined security criteria. For more information about computer viruses, from Microsoft as soon as you regularly update the software and drivers that were originally installed on a...
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...: 1. Connected USB drive NOTE: To download the HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) tool to a USB drive, see Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to http://www.hp.com. 2. Go to stop a diagnostic test, press esc. Option 2: Support and Drivers pages (provides download for a specific product for earlier... and later versions) 1. Point to Support, located at the top of diagnostic test you need to http://hp.com/go/techcenter/pcdiags. 2. In the text box, enter the...
...: 1. Connected USB drive NOTE: To download the HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) tool to a USB drive, see Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to http://www.hp.com. 2. Go to stop a diagnostic test, press esc. Option 2: Support and Drivers pages (provides download for a specific product for earlier... and later versions) 1. Point to Support, located at the top of diagnostic test you need to http://hp.com/go/techcenter/pcdiags. 2. In the text box, enter the...
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... Image Recovery-Reinstalls the operating system and all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset-Restores the computer to create recovery media after you replace the hard drive. ● Only one set up the computer, create HP Recovery media. For more information and steps, see Help...
... Image Recovery-Reinstalls the operating system and all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset-Restores the computer to create recovery media after you replace the hard drive. ● Only one set up the computer, create HP Recovery media. For more information and steps, see Help...