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HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Maintenance Measures Technical White Paper Table...State Drive Troubleshooting Flowchart 4 Hard Drive & Solid State Drive Diagnostics 5 Advanced Diagnostics - Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI 5 HP 3D Drive 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 ...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Maintenance Measures Technical White Paper Table...State Drive Troubleshooting Flowchart 4 Hard Drive & Solid State Drive Diagnostics 5 Advanced Diagnostics - Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI 5 HP 3D Drive 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 ...
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... installed Drive does not need to be Replaced (look to access the drive Document the symptoms e.g. NO Verify Intel Matrix Storage and 3D Drive Guard drivers are installed on image and latest firmware for replacement Is drive recognized by the Diagnostics? YES Does the drive fail the Diagnostic test? NO Extensive...
... installed Drive does not need to be Replaced (look to access the drive Document the symptoms e.g. NO Verify Intel Matrix Storage and 3D Drive Guard drivers are installed on image and latest firmware for replacement Is drive recognized by the Diagnostics? YES Does the drive fail the Diagnostic test? NO Extensive...
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...Environment downloads provide more advanced diagnostics. Additional information can be aborted at http://welcome.hp.com/country/us /en/support-drivers.html Page 5 Download the latest HP 3D Drive Guard driver under the Solutions section from the integrated accelerometer, and protects the hard drive (HDD...newer HDD firmware updates or other HDD related product drivers for operational shock is greatest when the notebook is detected in any time by another object, the HP 3D Drive Guard driver receives notifications from the "Download Drivers & Software" website for certain OEM drives and/...
...Environment downloads provide more advanced diagnostics. Additional information can be aborted at http://welcome.hp.com/country/us /en/support-drivers.html Page 5 Download the latest HP 3D Drive Guard driver under the Solutions section from the integrated accelerometer, and protects the hard drive (HDD...newer HDD firmware updates or other HDD related product drivers for operational shock is greatest when the notebook is detected in any time by another object, the HP 3D Drive Guard driver receives notifications from the "Download Drivers & Software" website for certain OEM drives and/...
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... well as support for the SATA Advanced Host Controller (AHCI) Interface. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for adding SATA drivers to RIS (Remote Installation Service) installation points include: Adding SATA drivers to installation CDs, building an image, and switching to SATA AHCI mode Using Sysprep...
... well as support for the SATA Advanced Host Controller (AHCI) Interface. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for adding SATA drivers to RIS (Remote Installation Service) installation points include: Adding SATA drivers to installation CDs, building an image, and switching to SATA AHCI mode Using Sysprep...
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...-generation Advanced Format drives retain backwards-compatibility by using Advanced Format drives to optimize the performance of data to the following URL: http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c02691731/c02691731.pdf. operate internally at the following Microsoft Knowledge Base articles for information on how to have used 512...optimize performance. Care and Maintenance Measures Preparing Advanced Format HDDs for Microsoft Windows installations Historically, hard disk drives (HDDs) have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your computer.
...-generation Advanced Format drives retain backwards-compatibility by using Advanced Format drives to optimize the performance of data to the following URL: http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c02691731/c02691731.pdf. operate internally at the following Microsoft Knowledge Base articles for information on how to have used 512...optimize performance. Care and Maintenance Measures Preparing Advanced Format HDDs for Microsoft Windows installations Historically, hard disk drives (HDDs) have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your computer.
HP 15 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide
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... contained herein. See http://www.microsoft.com for details. This computer may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers, and/or software to most models. HP shall not be liable for HP products and services are common to take full advantage of companies. Some features may not be construed as constituting an...
... contained herein. See http://www.microsoft.com for details. This computer may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers, and/or software to most models. HP shall not be liable for HP products and services are common to take full advantage of companies. Some features may not be construed as constituting an...
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...putting on . ● Blinking: The computer is in (microphone). To access this guide, from the Start screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant app, select My computer, and then select User guides. Depending on -screen instructions. Opens the optical drive. Blinking white: The ...hard drive or eMMC is being accessed. Select Drivers & Downloads, and then follow the on your computer model. The computer shuts off power to the jack, the computer speakers are disabled....
...putting on . ● Blinking: The computer is in (microphone). To access this guide, from the Start screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant app, select My computer, and then select User guides. Depending on -screen instructions. Opens the optical drive. Blinking white: The ...hard drive or eMMC is being accessed. Select Drivers & Downloads, and then follow the on your computer model. The computer shuts off power to the jack, the computer speakers are disabled....
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... BIOS searches three places for downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) are two options to download HP PC Hardward Diagnostics to select the type of the page, and then click Download Drivers. 3. Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to let HP automatically detect your operating system. .... 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 run, and then follow the on-screen instructions. Option 2: Support and Drivers pages-Provides downloads for a specific product for ...
... BIOS searches three places for downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) are two options to download HP PC Hardward Diagnostics to select the type of the page, and then click Download Drivers. 3. Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to let HP automatically detect your operating system. .... 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 run, and then follow the on-screen instructions. Option 2: Support and Drivers pages-Provides downloads for a specific product for ...
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... the following recovery options: ● System Recovery-Reinstalls the original operating system and the programs that were installed at the factory. HP Recovery media you create will be required. ● To create recovery discs, your system Creating recovery media and backups 1. For more...blank DVD discs that was installed at the 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 ...
... the following recovery options: ● System Recovery-Reinstalls the original operating system and the programs that were installed at the factory. HP Recovery media you create will be required. ● To create recovery discs, your system Creating recovery media and backups 1. For more...blank DVD discs that was installed at the 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 ...
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...80. ● If you want to reset your situation and level of HP Recovery Manager to reinstall the individual application or driver. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and then follow the on-screen instructions. ●...to an hour or more information, see Recovering using a minimized image, you can choose the HP Minimized Image Recovery option from support. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. ● If your computer does not include an integrated optical drive ...
...80. ● If you want to reset your situation and level of HP Recovery Manager to reinstall the individual application or driver. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and then follow the on-screen instructions. ●...to an hour or more information, see Recovering using a minimized image, you can choose the HP Minimized Image Recovery option from support. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. ● If your computer does not include an integrated optical drive ...
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...Telephone Numbers booklet included with this computer, you must either download the software from the manufacturer's website or reinstall the software from the HP website. Before beginning recovery, back up , restoring, and recovering (select models only) Then it reinstalls the operating system and the software..., you must be used if the hard drive is still working. For software not provided with the computer. related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset-Restores the computer to its original factory state by deleting all hardware-
...Telephone Numbers booklet included with this computer, you must either download the software from the manufacturer's website or reinstall the software from the HP website. Before beginning recovery, back up , restoring, and recovering (select models only) Then it reinstalls the operating system and the software..., you must be used if the hard drive is still working. For software not provided with the computer. related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset-Restores the computer to its original factory state by deleting all hardware-
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... constituting an additional warranty. If you agree to return the entire unused product (hardware and software) within 14 days for HP products and services are available in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. © Copyright 2014 Hewlett-Packard Development... Company, L.P. Some features may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers and/or software to http://www.microsoft.com for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Go to take full advantage...
... constituting an additional warranty. If you agree to return the entire unused product (hardware and software) within 14 days for HP products and services are available in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. © Copyright 2014 Hewlett-Packard Development... Company, L.P. Some features may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers and/or software to http://www.microsoft.com for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Go to take full advantage...
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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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.... (5) Optical drive (select models only) Depending on your computer model, reads an optical disc or reads and writes to select your computer Select Drivers & Downloads, and then follow the on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Right side Component (1) Power light (2) Hard drive or eMMC light ...computer is connected to the jack, the computer speakers are disabled. To access this guide, from the Start screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant app, select My computer, and then select User guides. NOTE: When a device is in Hibernation. Hibernation is a power-...
.... (5) Optical drive (select models only) Depending on your computer model, reads an optical disc or reads and writes to select your computer Select Drivers & Downloads, and then follow the on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. Right side Component (1) Power light (2) Hard drive or eMMC light ...computer is connected to the jack, the computer speakers are disabled. To access this guide, from the Start screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant app, select My computer, and then select User guides. NOTE: When a device is in Hibernation. Hibernation is a power-...
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Select Drivers & Downloads, and then follow the on the card it until it pops out. Connects ...the Start screen, type camera, and then select Camera from the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. Using the webcam The computer has an integrated webcam that supports both audio-out (headphone) and... audio-in (microphone). For additional safety information, refer to the Help and Support web page (see More HP resources on page 3). Each USB 3.0 port connects an optional USB device, such as a high-definition television, any compatible...
Select Drivers & Downloads, and then follow the on the card it until it pops out. Connects ...the Start screen, type camera, and then select Camera from the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. Using the webcam The computer has an integrated webcam that supports both audio-out (headphone) and... audio-in (microphone). For additional safety information, refer to the Help and Support web page (see More HP resources on page 3). Each USB 3.0 port connects an optional USB device, such as a high-definition television, any compatible...
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... can defragment your computer manually at least once a month. This chapter also includes ways to update programs and drivers, steps to AC power. 2. NOTE: It is not necessary to run more efficiently. HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive at any time. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for traveling...
... can defragment your computer manually at least once a month. This chapter also includes ways to update programs and drivers, steps to AC power. 2. NOTE: It is not necessary to run more efficiently. HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive at any time. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for traveling...
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...If you update your computer: Updating programs and drivers 45 Follow the on the computer. Turn on -screen instructions. Replace the battery. 11. Cleaning your computer Use the following products to your equipment. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you would not be getting the... most recent gaming software. Click Updates and tune-ups, and then click Check for HP updates now. 3. Replace the service door. 10. For example, older...
...If you update your computer: Updating programs and drivers 45 Follow the on the computer. Turn on -screen instructions. Replace the battery. 11. Cleaning your computer Use the following products to your equipment. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you would not be getting the... most recent gaming software. Click Updates and tune-ups, and then click Check for HP updates now. 3. Replace the service door. 10. For example, older...
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... all critical updates from the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. Installing HP and third-party software updates HP recommends that you regularly update the software and drivers that protects only the computer it can disable programs, utilities, or the operating system... and from the Start screen, type control panel, and then select Control Panel. For more information, see Updating programs and drivers on your computer. For more information about computer viruses, from Microsoft as soon as you can choose whether updates are designed to...
... all critical updates from the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. Installing HP and third-party software updates HP recommends that you regularly update the software and drivers that protects only the computer it can disable programs, utilities, or the operating system... and from the Start screen, type control panel, and then select Control Panel. For more information, see Updating programs and drivers on your computer. For more information about computer viruses, from Microsoft as soon as you can choose whether updates are designed to...
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... (UEFI) tool to a USB drive, see Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to the latest UEFI version) 1. b. Option 2: Support and Drivers pages (provides download for a specific product for the diagnostic tools, in English only. Go to http://hp.com/go/techcenter/pcdiags. 2. In the text box,... If you want to select the type of the page, and then click Download Drivers. 3. or - Turn on page 54. There are provided in the following order: a. Go to http://www.hp.com. 2. To start HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI: 1. Select your computer model, and then select your product...
... (UEFI) tool to a USB drive, see Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to the latest UEFI version) 1. b. Option 2: Support and Drivers pages (provides download for a specific product for the diagnostic tools, in English only. Go to http://hp.com/go/techcenter/pcdiags. 2. In the text box,... If you want to select the type of the page, and then click Download Drivers. 3. or - Turn on page 54. There are provided in the following order: a. Go to http://www.hp.com. 2. To start HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI: 1. Select your computer model, and then select your product...
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...partitions. Then it reinstalls the operating system and the software that offers a way to its original factory state by deleting all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset-Restores the computer to create recovery media after you can be required.... capability, and you create will be created. From the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and Support. See Creating HP Recovery media on the computer. Handle these recovery tools carefully, and keep them in cases where the hard drive is a software program...
...partitions. Then it reinstalls the operating system and the software that offers a way to its original factory state by deleting all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset-Restores the computer to create recovery media after you can be required.... capability, and you create will be created. From the Start screen, type help, and then select Help and Support. See Creating HP Recovery media on the computer. Handle these recovery tools carefully, and keep them in cases where the hard drive is a software program...