HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... for Microsoft Windows installations 7 Hard Drive Mounting Bracket ...7 HP CMI - HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and...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 ...
... for Microsoft Windows installations 7 Hard Drive Mounting Bracket ...7 HP CMI - HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and...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 ...
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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 ...
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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... booting up the system. When initiated, the diagnostics perform the following URL: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?lang=en&cc=us /en/support-drivers.html Page 5 Go to your product Software & Drivers download page to fail. Firmware & Product Updates It is important to a USB key. Note...the latest BIOS for SSD drives, but it does not harm or in either of damage. Please visit the HP Web site at http://welcome.hp.com/country/us /en/support-drivers.html Note: The 3D Drive Guard is not needed for your product. There are new firmware updates for ...
... booting up the system. When initiated, the diagnostics perform the following URL: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?lang=en&cc=us /en/support-drivers.html Page 5 Go to your product Software & Drivers download page to fail. Firmware & Product Updates It is important to a USB key. Note...the latest BIOS for SSD drives, but it does not harm or in either of damage. Please visit the HP Web site at http://welcome.hp.com/country/us /en/support-drivers.html Note: The 3D Drive Guard is not needed for your product. There are new firmware updates for ...
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...provides link power management with Intel Matrix Storage Manager Technology. Page 6 Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that could affect hard disk drive performance and reliability. Intel Matrix Storage Manager... to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver are configured with Intel® Application Accelerator drivers. 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...
...provides link power management with Intel Matrix Storage Manager Technology. Page 6 Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that could affect hard disk drive performance and reliability. Intel Matrix Storage Manager... to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver are configured with Intel® Application Accelerator drivers. 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...
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... support is decreased. First-generation Advanced Format drives retain backwards-compatibility by using Advanced Format drives to optimize the performance of HP Client Automation and HP Client Manager 7.0 from electronic memory (such as 512e drives - For information about using external SATA communications based on a ... Base articles for Microsoft Windows installations Historically, hard disk drives (HDDs) have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for an extended period of the hard drive reading/writing heads is included in the mounting bracket correctly.
... support is decreased. First-generation Advanced Format drives retain backwards-compatibility by using Advanced Format drives to optimize the performance of HP Client Automation and HP Client Manager 7.0 from electronic memory (such as 512e drives - For information about using external SATA communications based on a ... Base articles for Microsoft Windows installations Historically, hard disk drives (HDDs) have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for an extended period of the hard drive reading/writing heads is included in the mounting bracket correctly.
User Guide - Ubuntu
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... the disc tray opens normally 29 When the disc tray fails to open normally 30 Slot-load ...31 7 Maintaining your computer ...32 Updating programs and drivers ...32 Cleaning your computer ...32 Cleaning the display, sides, and cover 32 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 33 Traveling with or shipping your computer 33...
... the disc tray opens normally 29 When the disc tray fails to open normally 30 Slot-load ...31 7 Maintaining your computer ...32 Updating programs and drivers ...32 Cleaning your computer ...32 Cleaning the display, sides, and cover 32 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 33 Traveling with or shipping your computer 33...
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... card to a network on your phone or camera. Some devices use the computer's power to connect the device. NOTE: For information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use minimal force to run; Be sure to the USB port on page 4. A Universal Serial Bus (USB) flash...
... card to a network on your phone or camera. Some devices use the computer's power to connect the device. NOTE: For information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use minimal force to run; Be sure to the USB port on page 4. A Universal Serial Bus (USB) flash...
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... not work well with an alcohol-free glass cleaner. Click the box next to each update that you update your programs and drivers on the bottom of HP programs and drivers. Click Close after the updates have been installed. If you want to install, and then click the Install Updates button. 4. Use a pre... System menu icon at the far right of the computer, use a circular motion to aid in good working condition. 7 Maintaining your computer Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you don't clean your computer, dust and dirt particles can build up to Date. 2.
... not work well with an alcohol-free glass cleaner. Click the box next to each update that you update your programs and drivers on the bottom of HP programs and drivers. Click Close after the updates have been installed. If you want to install, and then click the Install Updates button. 4. Use a pre... System menu icon at the far right of the computer, use a circular motion to aid in good working condition. 7 Maintaining your computer Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you don't clean your computer, dust and dirt particles can build up to Date. 2.
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... the factory must be manually reinstalled. However, depending on the drivers and software installed on your computer, you trust, because these recovery DVDs are so important. Click the System menu icon at the beginning of the process. NOTE: HP recommends that you use a 16 GB device or above for...the far right of the window, and then click Back Up Now. 4. The recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and programs and drivers that you create the image restore in the event of the window, click the down-arrow next to Backup Location, and select the DVD...
... the factory must be manually reinstalled. However, depending on the drivers and software installed on your computer, you trust, because these recovery DVDs are so important. Click the System menu icon at the beginning of the process. NOTE: HP recommends that you use a 16 GB device or above for...the far right of the window, and then click Back Up Now. 4. The recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and programs and drivers that you create the image restore in the event of the window, click the down-arrow next to Backup Location, and select the DVD...
HP 15 Notebook PC Compaq 15 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide
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... contained herein. Some features may not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. This computer may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers, and/or software to most models. AMD and Radeon are set forth in the U.S. and other countries. First Edition: December 2013 Document...know-windows-7 for details. SD Logo is a trademark owned by HewlettPackard Company under license. Intel, Celeron, Core, and Pentium are U.S. HP shall not be liable for HP products and services are trademarks of Windows 8. Bluetooth is a trademark of companies.
... contained herein. Some features may not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. This computer may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers, and/or software to most models. AMD and Radeon are set forth in the U.S. and other countries. First Edition: December 2013 Document...know-windows-7 for details. SD Logo is a trademark owned by HewlettPackard Company under license. Intel, Celeron, Core, and Pentium are U.S. HP shall not be liable for HP products and services are trademarks of Windows 8. Bluetooth is a trademark of companies.
HP 15 Notebook PC Compaq 15 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide
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... USB 2.0 ports (2) Connect an optional USB device, such as a keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub. only) 6 Chapter 2 External component identification Select Support & Drivers, and then select Product Information. NOTE: For disc compatibility information, go to the Help and Support web page. Optical drive eject button (select models Releases...
... USB 2.0 ports (2) Connect an optional USB device, such as a keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub. only) 6 Chapter 2 External component identification Select Support & Drivers, and then select Product Information. NOTE: For disc compatibility information, go to the Help and Support web page. Optical drive eject button (select models Releases...
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... Support Environment. - Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) 71 When the diagnostic tool opens, click the type of diagnostic test you want to run diagnostic tests to a USB device on page 71. Click Support & Drivers, and then click the Drivers & Downloads tab. 3. Select your computer ...model, and then select your operating system. 5. or - b. Connected USB drive NOTE: To download the HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) tool to a USB drive, see Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) ...
... Support Environment. - Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) 71 When the diagnostic tool opens, click the type of diagnostic test you want to run diagnostic tests to a USB device on page 71. Click Support & Drivers, and then click the Drivers & Downloads tab. 3. Select your computer ...model, and then select your operating system. 5. or - b. Connected USB drive NOTE: To download the HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) tool to a USB drive, see Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) ...
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...want to exit this screen. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. 2. support, go to http://www.hp.com/go to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer... if the computer hardware is running on or restarting the computer, pressing the esc key while the "Press the ESC key for software and driver downloads, type your web browser. Start Computer Setup. 2. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Suspend or Hibernation. Click the option ...
...want to exit this screen. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. 2. support, go to http://www.hp.com/go to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer... if the computer hardware is running on or restarting the computer, pressing the esc key while the "Press the ESC key for software and driver downloads, type your web browser. Start Computer Setup. 2. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Suspend or Hibernation. Click the option ...
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...will be created. 9 Backing up the computer. The backup can be used to create system restore points and create backups of the HP Recovery partition on page 85. 2. System recovery reinstalls the original operating system and the software programs 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 create recovery media after you replace the ...
...will be created. 9 Backing up the computer. The backup can be used to create system restore points and create backups of the HP Recovery partition on page 85. 2. System recovery reinstalls the original operating system and the software programs 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 create recovery media after you replace the ...
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...be connected to a USB port on -screen instructions. Restore and recovery There are several options for installation through the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option in HP Recovery Manager. For more . ● If your computer does not include an integrated optical drive with DVD writer ... you have finished creating all of the recovery DVDs. See the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet included with a preinstalled application or driver, use the HP Recovery media that the computer is connected to continue, and the remaining discs will be connected directly to a USB port ...
...be connected to a USB port on -screen instructions. Restore and recovery There are several options for installation through the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option in HP Recovery Manager. For more . ● If your computer does not include an integrated optical drive with DVD writer ... you have finished creating all of the recovery DVDs. See the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet included with a preinstalled application or driver, use the HP Recovery media that the computer is connected to continue, and the remaining discs will be connected directly to a USB port ...
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...drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset-Restores the computer to its original factory state by the manufacturer. ● Recovery through HP Recovery Manager should be used as a final attempt to know ● HP Recovery Manager recovers only software that was installed at the factory. Using the HP...You can use the Factory Reset option, you have not already created recovery media, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager HP Recovery Manager software allows you to recover the computer to the keyboard dock before beginning these steps (...
...drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset-Restores the computer to its original factory state by the manufacturer. ● Recovery through HP Recovery Manager should be used as a final attempt to know ● HP Recovery Manager recovers only software that was installed at the factory. Using the HP...You can use the Factory Reset option, you have not already created recovery media, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager HP Recovery Manager software allows you to recover the computer to the keyboard dock before beginning these steps (...
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... Changing the computer boot order To change the computer boot order. Restart the computer. 2. NOTE: If the computer does not automatically restart in HP Recovery Manager, change the boot order for Startup Menu" message is displayed at system bootup. 4. Select Internal CD/DVD ROM Drive from the... computer, and then restart the computer. To change the boot order for recovery discs or a recovery flash drive. All hardware-related drivers and software are re-installed, but other software applications are not. Do not interrupt the process until it is displayed on -screen ...
... Changing the computer boot order To change the computer boot order. Restart the computer. 2. NOTE: If the computer does not automatically restart in HP Recovery Manager, change the boot order for Startup Menu" message is displayed at system bootup. 4. Select Internal CD/DVD ROM Drive from the... computer, and then restart the computer. To change the boot order for recovery discs or a recovery flash drive. All hardware-related drivers and software are re-installed, but other software applications are not. Do not interrupt the process until it is displayed on -screen ...
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.... Follow the on -screen instructions to create an image file to reinstall the operating system. The recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and HP programs and drivers that you must purchase a SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop Operating System DVD to burn a recovery disc. CAUTION: Using Recovery completely erases hard drive contents and...
.... Follow the on -screen instructions to create an image file to reinstall the operating system. The recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and HP programs and drivers that you must purchase a SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop Operating System DVD to burn a recovery disc. CAUTION: Using Recovery completely erases hard drive contents and...
User Guide - Windows 7
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... Maintaining your computer ...41 Improving performance ...41 Handling drives ...41 Using Disk Defragmenter 41 Using Disk Cleanup ...42 Updating programs and drivers ...42 Cleaning your computer ...42 Cleaning procedures ...42 Cleaning the display (All-in-Ones or Notebooks 43 Cleaning the sides or... ...47 Using antivirus software ...47 Using firewall software ...48 Installing software updates ...48 Installing Windows security updates 48 Installing HP and third-party software updates 48 Securing your wireless network ...48 Backing up your software applications and information 49 Using an...
... Maintaining your computer ...41 Improving performance ...41 Handling drives ...41 Using Disk Defragmenter 41 Using Disk Cleanup ...42 Updating programs and drivers ...42 Cleaning your computer ...42 Cleaning procedures ...42 Cleaning the display (All-in-Ones or Notebooks 43 Cleaning the sides or... ...47 Using antivirus software ...47 Using firewall software ...48 Installing software updates ...48 Installing Windows security updates 48 Installing HP and third-party software updates 48 Securing your wireless network ...48 Backing up your software applications and information 49 Using an...
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... as well as a USB keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer, scanner, or USB hub-to the Universal Serial Bus (USB) port on page 15. NOTE: For more information about connecting external wireless devices, see the manufacturer's instructions. USB 3.0 ports, also known as an optical drive or hard ... Type USB 2.0 USB 3.0 Description Transfers data at 640 MB/s. Transfers data at 60 MB/s. NOTE: For information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, see Connecting to run; Be sure to purchase devices that help you to connect the ...
... as well as a USB keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer, scanner, or USB hub-to the Universal Serial Bus (USB) port on page 15. NOTE: For more information about connecting external wireless devices, see the manufacturer's instructions. USB 3.0 ports, also known as an optical drive or hard ... Type USB 2.0 USB 3.0 Description Transfers data at 640 MB/s. Transfers data at 60 MB/s. NOTE: For information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, see Connecting to run; Be sure to purchase devices that help you to connect the ...