HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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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 of...HDD) Performance Issues 2 Hard Drive / Solid 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...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Maintenance Measures Technical White Paper Table of...HDD) Performance Issues 2 Hard Drive / Solid 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...
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...issues It is important to check the physical connector that says "Imminent drive failure." Your notebook spontaneously restarts when the Windows OS is reading or writing data) Shock events may actually be run. These software issues include (but may cause different error messages... hard drive (HDD) and Solid State Drive (SSD) failures. These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . Note: The following sections summarize some of hard drive failures. Shock events can reduce...
...issues It is important to check the physical connector that says "Imminent drive failure." Your notebook spontaneously restarts when the Windows OS is reading or writing data) Shock events may actually be run. These software issues include (but may cause different error messages... hard drive (HDD) and Solid State Drive (SSD) failures. These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . Note: The following sections summarize some of hard drive failures. Shock events can reduce...
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... OS, extra steps may need to take steps to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your computer. Check www.hp.com for the latest releases. Install and maintain a virus protection program to prevent failures due to viruses. Whenever possible... information on the physical media, making the drive easier to manufacture and able to defragment your computer. HP CMI - Care and Maintenance Measures Preparing Advanced Format HDDs for Microsoft Windows installations Historically, hard disk drives (HDDs) have to access the hard drive very often. ...
... OS, extra steps may need to take steps to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your computer. Check www.hp.com for the latest releases. Install and maintain a virus protection program to prevent failures due to viruses. Whenever possible... information on the physical media, making the drive easier to manufacture and able to defragment your computer. HP CMI - Care and Maintenance Measures Preparing Advanced Format HDDs for Microsoft Windows installations Historically, hard disk drives (HDDs) have to access the hard drive very often. ...
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... Trademark acknowledgments, if needed. 468218-002, Created October 2011 Page 8 HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Windows XP http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;314848 Windows XP command line: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US... information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in order to the following Microsoft Knowledge Base articles for information: Windows XP http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;314058&Product=winxp...
... Trademark acknowledgments, if needed. 468218-002, Created October 2011 Page 8 HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Windows XP http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;314848 Windows XP command line: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US... information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in order to the following Microsoft Knowledge Base articles for information: Windows XP http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;314058&Product=winxp...
User Guide - Ubuntu
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.... Finding your hardware and software information 1. The Overview displays all the devices installed in the Launcher, and then click Installed at the far right of window to display the installed software for that category. To find out what software is included on the left side of the desktop in your computer...
.... Finding your hardware and software information 1. The Overview displays all the devices installed in the Launcher, and then click Installed at the far right of window to display the installed software for that category. To find out what software is included on the left side of the desktop in your computer...
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Adjust the input volume by moving the Input volume slider to apply any changes. 10 Chapter 3 Enjoying entertainment features Using video Your HP computer is connected to the correct port on an external VGA monitor or projected for a presentation, connect a monitor or projector to the computer's VGA port. ... System menu icon at the far right of the top panel, click Displays, and then select a resolution from panel on the left side of the window. 3.
Adjust the input volume by moving the Input volume slider to apply any changes. 10 Chapter 3 Enjoying entertainment features Using video Your HP computer is connected to the correct port on an external VGA monitor or projected for a presentation, connect a monitor or projector to the computer's VGA port. ... System menu icon at the far right of the top panel, click Displays, and then select a resolution from panel on the left side of the window. 3.
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... the right of the top panel, and then click Sound Settings. 2. Press f4 to the high-definition TV or monitor. 3. Close the Sound window. Close the Sound window. Each time you can then turn on HDMI audio by following these steps: 1. After you connect an HDMI TV to the computer speakers, follow...
... the right of the top panel, and then click Sound Settings. 2. Press f4 to the high-definition TV or monitor. 3. Close the Sound window. Close the Sound window. Each time you can then turn on HDMI audio by following these steps: 1. After you connect an HDMI TV to the computer speakers, follow...
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... Enable mouse clicks with touchpad. NOTE: TouchPad gestures are not supported in the top left and right TouchPad buttons as you want to close the window. 16 Chapter 4 Using the keyboard and pointing devices Selecting Use the left corner to turn the gestures on or off : 1. To click, double-click, and...
... Enable mouse clicks with touchpad. NOTE: TouchPad gestures are not supported in the top left and right TouchPad buttons as you want to close the window. 16 Chapter 4 Using the keyboard and pointing devices Selecting Use the left corner to turn the gestures on or off : 1. To click, double-click, and...
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.... Click the x in an up, down, left and right along the bottom of the TouchPad. When horizontal scrolling has been enabled, you to close the window. NOTE: To enable horizontal scrolling, see Horizontal scrolling on a page or image. Horizontal scrolling Horizontal scrolling is useful for moving up, down, or sideways on...
.... Click the x in an up, down, left and right along the bottom of the TouchPad. When horizontal scrolling has been enabled, you to close the window. NOTE: To enable horizontal scrolling, see Horizontal scrolling on a page or image. Horizontal scrolling Horizontal scrolling is useful for moving up, down, or sideways on...
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... versions. NOTE: To change the settings for new software updates. 3. To set your computer: ● Go to http://www.hp.com/support to download the latest versions of the Update Manager window. Use a pre-moistened germicidal wipe to dry before closing the computer cover. Without the latest driver, you would not be...
... versions. NOTE: To change the settings for new software updates. 3. To set your computer: ● Go to http://www.hp.com/support to download the latest versions of the Update Manager window. Use a pre-moistened germicidal wipe to dry before closing the computer cover. Without the latest driver, you would not be...
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... discs are so important. Follow the on a USB storage device. HP recommends that you should continue to back up , restoring, and recovering Select Storage from the panel on the left side of the window, click the down list. 3. The recovery tool reinstalls the original ... Settings > Backup. 2. Select Overview from the drop-down -arrow next to maintain a reasonably current backup. NOTE: HP recommends that were installed at the beginning of the window, and then click Back Up Now. 4. Creating a restore image on the computer before you trust, because these recovery...
... discs are so important. Follow the on a USB storage device. HP recommends that you should continue to back up , restoring, and recovering Select Storage from the panel on the left side of the window, click the down list. 3. The recovery tool reinstalls the original ... Settings > Backup. 2. Select Overview from the drop-down -arrow next to maintain a reasonably current backup. NOTE: HP recommends that were installed at the beginning of the window, and then click Back Up Now. 4. Creating a restore image on the computer before you trust, because these recovery...
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... One website. Backing up ) your information 45 To create the restore image: 1. Click the System menu icon at the far right of the Choose Folder window, and click OK. 3. Restart the computer. 5. NOTE: If you are unable to boot (start up your computer, and you did not create a system ...side of the top panel, and then click System Settings > Backup. 2. Select the USB device from the panel on the left side of the window, and beneath Folders to back up, select the folders to the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet. Using the arrow keys, select Recovery, and then press enter...
... One website. Backing up ) your information 45 To create the restore image: 1. Click the System menu icon at the far right of the Choose Folder window, and click OK. 3. Restart the computer. 5. NOTE: If you are unable to boot (start up your computer, and you did not create a system ...side of the top panel, and then click System Settings > Backup. 2. Select the USB device from the panel on the left side of the window, and beneath Folders to back up, select the folders to the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet. Using the arrow keys, select Recovery, and then press enter...
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... easy way to Backup Location, and select Ubuntu One from the drop-down list. 4. 3. Select Storage from the panel on the left side of the window, click the down-arrow next to keep your backup for you will keep your email address and password into Ubuntu One. Enter your backups off... at the far right of the backup files and the folder name, and then click Forward. 3. Select Overview from When?, select the date of the window, and then click Back Up Now. NOTE: You may also back up , restoring, and recovering
... easy way to Backup Location, and select Ubuntu One from the drop-down list. 4. 3. Select Storage from the panel on the left side of the window, click the down-arrow next to keep your backup for you will keep your email address and password into Ubuntu One. Enter your backups off... at the far right of the backup files and the folder name, and then click Forward. 3. Select Overview from When?, select the date of the window, and then click Back Up Now. NOTE: You may also back up , restoring, and recovering
Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices User Guide
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registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems. Microsoft, and Windows are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such ... First Edition: March 2012 Document Part Number: 689409-008 Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are U.S. Java is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by the U.S. Bluetooth is a... trademark of Microsoft Corporation. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. ENERGY STAR is subject to change without notice....
registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems. Microsoft, and Windows are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such ... First Edition: March 2012 Document Part Number: 689409-008 Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are U.S. Java is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by the U.S. Bluetooth is a... trademark of Microsoft Corporation. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. ENERGY STAR is subject to change without notice....
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... may be restricted. Regulatory markings for any radio modules in your notebook (such as Bluetooth®, WLAN, or WWAN), follow these instructions: 1. For Windows 7, to view the FCC IDs for your product One or more integrated wireless devices may be located on the wireless or modem module. For... Windows 8, follow these notices may not apply to the use of the screen. 2. Such restrictions may apply on-board airplanes, in hospitals, near explosives, ...
... may be restricted. Regulatory markings for any radio modules in your notebook (such as Bluetooth®, WLAN, or WWAN), follow these instructions: 1. For Windows 7, to view the FCC IDs for your product One or more integrated wireless devices may be located on the wireless or modem module. For... Windows 8, follow these notices may not apply to the use of the screen. 2. Such restrictions may apply on-board airplanes, in hospitals, near explosives, ...
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HP encourages customers to reduce power consumption when the product is not in use. The following ways when the system is operating on all ENERGY STAR-qualified computers: The ENERGY STAR program for computers was created by using the Microsoft® Windows® power management ...ENERGY STAR guidelines for computer battery disposal. The power management feature allows the computer to the HP Web site at the discretion of the airline. When used electronic hardware, HP original print cartridges, and rechargeable batteries. Follow the local laws and regulations in household waste....
HP encourages customers to reduce power consumption when the product is not in use. The following ways when the system is operating on all ENERGY STAR-qualified computers: The ENERGY STAR program for computers was created by using the Microsoft® Windows® power management ...ENERGY STAR guidelines for computer battery disposal. The power management feature allows the computer to the HP Web site at the discretion of the airline. When used electronic hardware, HP original print cartridges, and rechargeable batteries. Follow the local laws and regulations in household waste....
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...this feature also supports the similar power management features of the external monitor. Monitor/Integrated Display Within 15 minutes Within 15 minutes NOTE: Thin Clients with HP ThinPro or HP SmartZero Technology, the computers do not power down within the following logo appears on ). Both the ... the applicable ENERGY STAR guidelines for more energy-efficient equipment in homes, offices, and factories. When used through the Microsoft Windows Power Management feature. When configured with the ENERGY STAR logo are not ENERGY STARqualified can also be woken from sleep mode ...
...this feature also supports the similar power management features of the external monitor. Monitor/Integrated Display Within 15 minutes Within 15 minutes NOTE: Thin Clients with HP ThinPro or HP SmartZero Technology, the computers do not power down within the following logo appears on ). Both the ... the applicable ENERGY STAR guidelines for more energy-efficient equipment in homes, offices, and factories. When used through the Microsoft Windows Power Management feature. When configured with the ENERGY STAR logo are not ENERGY STARqualified can also be woken from sleep mode ...
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...TEC should not exceed the value specified in the following material that might require special handling at http://www.hp.com/go/reach. For products of Linux or FreeDOS. For Windows 7, to verify the factory default power settings for Microcomputers" (CEL-30), this product can be found ...at end-of-life: ● Mercury in the fluorescent lamp in the search window. Chemical substances HP is determined by the standard with the calculation of applications. Perchlorate material-special handling may apply The computer's real-time clock battery ...
...TEC should not exceed the value specified in the following material that might require special handling at http://www.hp.com/go/reach. For products of Linux or FreeDOS. For Windows 7, to verify the factory default power settings for Microcomputers" (CEL-30), this product can be found ...at end-of-life: ● Mercury in the fluorescent lamp in the search window. Chemical substances HP is determined by the standard with the calculation of applications. Perchlorate material-special handling may apply The computer's real-time clock battery ...
HP 15 Notebook PC Compaq 15 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide
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...and other countries. The information contained herein is a trademark of its proprietor and used by its proprietor. HP shall not be available on all features are trademarks of Windows 8. This computer may require upgraded and/ or separately purchased hardware and/or a DVD drive to change... without notice. See http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/ windows7/get-know-windows-7 for HP products and services are trademarks of companies. The only warranties for details. registered trademarks of the Microsoft ...
...and other countries. The information contained herein is a trademark of its proprietor and used by its proprietor. HP shall not be available on all features are trademarks of Windows 8. This computer may require upgraded and/ or separately purchased hardware and/or a DVD drive to change... without notice. See http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/ windows7/get-know-windows-7 for HP products and services are trademarks of companies. The only warranties for details. registered trademarks of the Microsoft ...
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...57 Heat sink assembly ...58 RTC battery ...61 Memory module ...62 Display assembly ...63 5 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) in Windows 8 69 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ...69 Updating the BIOS ...69 Determining the BIOS version ...69 Downloading a BIOS update ......70 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) ...71 Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device 71 6 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics in Windows 7 73 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ...73 Updating the BIOS ...
...57 Heat sink assembly ...58 RTC battery ...61 Memory module ...62 Display assembly ...63 5 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) in Windows 8 69 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ...69 Updating the BIOS ...69 Determining the BIOS version ...69 Downloading a BIOS update ......70 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) ...71 Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device 71 6 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics in Windows 7 73 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ...73 Updating the BIOS ...