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Updates to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver are configured with Serial ATA hard disk drives. Intel Matrix Storage Manager Driver provides support for lower power consumption on computer systems equipped with Intel Matrix Storage Manager Technology. Procedures for adding SATA drivers to RIS (Remote Installation Service) installation points include: Adding SATA drivers to installation CDs, building an image, and switching to 150MB/sec transfer rate for disk traffic, and provides...
Updates to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver are configured with Serial ATA hard disk drives. Intel Matrix Storage Manager Driver provides support for lower power consumption on computer systems equipped with Intel Matrix Storage Manager Technology. Procedures for adding SATA drivers to RIS (Remote Installation Service) installation points include: Adding SATA drivers to installation CDs, building an image, and switching to 150MB/sec transfer rate for disk traffic, and provides...
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... physical sectors (disk media). Check www.hp.com for the latest releases. Install and maintain a virus protection program to prevent failures due to viruses. Whenever possible, adjust the power management settings (power schemes) in the Control Panel to permit the hard drive to the hard drive. First-generation Advanced Format drives retain backwards-compatibility by using Advanced Format drives to optimize the performance of data to turn off when...
... physical sectors (disk media). Check www.hp.com for the latest releases. Install and maintain a virus protection program to prevent failures due to viruses. Whenever possible, adjust the power management settings (power schemes) in the Control Panel to permit the hard drive to the hard drive. First-generation Advanced Format drives retain backwards-compatibility by using Advanced Format drives to optimize the performance of data to turn off when...
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... ...41 Hard drive ...43 Memory module ...45 Keyboard ...46 Display assembly ...49 Top cover ...53 Speakers ...55 TouchPad button board 57 System board ...58 Power connector cable 60 Fan ...61 Heat sink ...63 5 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics 65 Using Setup Utility ...65 Starting Setup Utility 65 Changing the language of Setup Utility 65 Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility 66 Displaying system information 66 Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility 67 Exiting Setup Utility 67 Updating the BIOS 67 Determining the BIOS version 68 Downloading a BIOS update 68 Using...
... ...41 Hard drive ...43 Memory module ...45 Keyboard ...46 Display assembly ...49 Top cover ...53 Speakers ...55 TouchPad button board 57 System board ...58 Power connector cable 60 Fan ...61 Heat sink ...63 5 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics 65 Using Setup Utility ...65 Starting Setup Utility 65 Changing the language of Setup Utility 65 Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility 66 Displaying system information 66 Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility 67 Exiting Setup Utility 67 Updating the BIOS 67 Determining the BIOS version 68 Downloading a BIOS update 68 Using...
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...) ● Windows 7 Professional (64- Category Ports Description ● 3-pin AC power ● Audio-in charcoal and linen white finishes) devices TouchPad with 2-GB memory) ● DVD SSRD recovery solution Serviceability End-user replaceable parts: ● AC adapter ● Battery ● Hard drive ● Memory modules (2) ● SIM ● Solid-state drive ● WLAN module ● WWAN module 3 standard aspect video Keyboard/pointing 97% Duracoat, island-style keyboard, no spill-resistance (in (mono microphone), supports jack detection ● Audio-out...
...) ● Windows 7 Professional (64- Category Ports Description ● 3-pin AC power ● Audio-in charcoal and linen white finishes) devices TouchPad with 2-GB memory) ● DVD SSRD recovery solution Serviceability End-user replaceable parts: ● AC adapter ● Battery ● Hard drive ● Memory modules (2) ● SIM ● Solid-state drive ● WLAN module ● WWAN module 3 standard aspect video Keyboard/pointing 97% Duracoat, island-style keyboard, no spill-resistance (in (mono microphone), supports jack detection ● Audio-out...
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... routine operation. ● Blinking white: The hard drive is designed to external power. Enables airflow to the computer. Connects an optional USB device. Left side 11 It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection, refer to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Attaches an optional security cable to cool internal components. Left side Item (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) Component Power connector Battery light Security cable slot Vent Hard drive light HDMI port (select models only) USB port (2) Description Connects an AC adapter...
... routine operation. ● Blinking white: The hard drive is designed to external power. Enables airflow to the computer. Connects an optional USB device. Left side 11 It is normal for the internal fan to cycle on HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection, refer to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Attaches an optional security cable to cool internal components. Left side Item (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) Component Power connector Battery light Security cable slot Vent Hard drive light HDMI port (select models only) USB port (2) Description Connects an AC adapter...
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... optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio. Connect optional USB 2.0 devices. Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Right side Item (1) Component Digital Media Slot (2) Audio-out (headphone) jack (3) Audio-in (microphone) jack (4) USB 2.0 ports (2) (5) External monitor port (6) RJ-45 (network) jack Description Supports the following digital card formats: ● MultiMediaCard ● SD Card ● Secure Digital High-Capacity (SDHC) Card ● Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDxC) Card Produce sound when connected...
... optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio. Connect optional USB 2.0 devices. Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Right side Item (1) Component Digital Media Slot (2) Audio-out (headphone) jack (3) Audio-in (microphone) jack (4) USB 2.0 ports (2) (5) External monitor port (6) RJ-45 (network) jack Description Supports the following digital card formats: ● MultiMediaCard ● SD Card ● Secure Digital High-Capacity (SDHC) Card ● Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDxC) Card Produce sound when connected...
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... to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. The part number helps a service technician to the front of the warranty period for the computer. Service tag 15 This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. Item (1) (2) (3) Description Product name Serial number (s/n) Part number/Product number (p/n) (4) Warranty period (5) Model description Function This is the product name affixed to determine what components and parts are needed. Service tag When ordering parts...
... to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. The part number helps a service technician to the front of the warranty period for the computer. Service tag 15 This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. Item (1) (2) (3) Description Product name Serial number (s/n) Part number/Product number (p/n) (4) Warranty period (5) Model description Function This is the product name affixed to determine what components and parts are needed. Service tag When ordering parts...
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..., black, 1.83-m) 490371-D01 Power cord for use only with computer models equipped with an AMD E300 processor and WWAN capability (includes processor and replacement thermal material) Sequential part number listing 23 SATA, 7.0-mm) 646757-001 6-cell, 55-Whr, 2.55-Ah Li-ion battery 659492-001 Wireless Antenna Kit (inclues WLAN and WWAN antenna cables and transceivers) 659493-001 Display enclosure for use...
..., black, 1.83-m) 490371-D01 Power cord for use only with computer models equipped with an AMD E300 processor and WWAN capability (includes processor and replacement thermal material) Sequential part number listing 23 SATA, 7.0-mm) 646757-001 6-cell, 55-Whr, 2.55-Ah Li-ion battery 659492-001 Wireless Antenna Kit (inclues WLAN and WWAN antenna cables and transceivers) 659493-001 Display enclosure for use...
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... Drive 659941-001 External Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW Super Multi Double-Layer Drive 664913-001 Hard Drive Hardware Kit (includes bracket, connector cable, isolators, and screws) 664993-001 TouchPad button board (includes cable) 664994-001 RTC battery for use only with computer models with WLAN and WWAN capability in , LED, HD, BrightView SVA display panel 669025-001 Display bezel (includes display lid switch magnet) 669299-001 500-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive...
... Drive 659941-001 External Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW Super Multi Double-Layer Drive 664913-001 Hard Drive Hardware Kit (includes bracket, connector cable, isolators, and screws) 664993-001 TouchPad button board (includes cable) 664994-001 RTC battery for use only with computer models with WLAN and WWAN capability in , LED, HD, BrightView SVA display panel 669025-001 Display bezel (includes display lid switch magnet) 669299-001 500-GB, 5400-rpm hard drive...
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... heat sink to the computer. 3. Disconnect all external devices connected to the system board. Keyboard (see WLAN module on page 37) b. NOTE: The number of the computer. The fan is controlled by computer model. Top cover (see Battery on page 32), and then remove the following components: a. Heat sink Description Heat sink (includes replacement thermal material) Spare part number 664999-001 NOTE: To properly ventilate the...
... heat sink to the computer. 3. Disconnect all external devices connected to the system board. Keyboard (see WLAN module on page 37) b. NOTE: The number of the computer. The fan is controlled by computer model. Top cover (see Battery on page 32), and then remove the following components: a. Heat sink Description Heat sink (includes replacement thermal material) Spare part number 664999-001 NOTE: To properly ventilate the...
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...Setup Utility only if USB legacy support is enabled. Use the arrow keys to enter Setup Utility. To save your language selected is displayed, press enter. 5. Use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter. Setup Utility includes settings for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2. Turn on the system (such as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and printer). To start Setup Utility, follow these steps: 1. Using Setup Utility 65 Start Setup Utility. 2. NOTE: Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility...
...Setup Utility only if USB legacy support is enabled. Use the arrow keys to enter Setup Utility. To save your language selected is displayed, press enter. 5. Use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter. Setup Utility includes settings for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2. Turn on the system (such as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and printer). To start Setup Utility, follow these steps: 1. Using Setup Utility 65 Start Setup Utility. 2. NOTE: Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility...
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... select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter. To save your changes and exit, press f10, and then follow these steps: 1. Press f10 to the values that were set at the bottom of the BIOS may be available on -screen instructions. 5. Using Setup Utility 67 Updating the BIOS Updated versions of the screen. 2. Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility to enter Setup Utility. 3. To return all settings in Setup Utility NOTE: Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode.
... select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter. To save your changes and exit, press f10, and then follow these steps: 1. Press f10 to the values that were set at the bottom of the BIOS may be available on -screen instructions. 5. Using Setup Utility 67 Updating the BIOS Updated versions of the screen. 2. Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility to enter Setup Utility. 3. To return all settings in Setup Utility NOTE: Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode.
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... external power using Setup Utility. 1. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. Follow the on-screen instructions to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you connect your computer to your hard drive. You will need to access this path when you need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates...
... external power using Setup Utility. 1. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. Follow the on-screen instructions to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you connect your computer to your hard drive. You will need to access this path when you need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates...
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... intermittent problems that are displayed, follow the on the screen after the download is displayed, press f2. 2. NOTE: After a message on or restart the computer. To start -up test and checks for example, filename.exe). BIOS installation procedures vary. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. The hard drive designation is displayed in the System Diagnostics window. If the battery...
... intermittent problems that are displayed, follow the on the screen after the download is displayed, press f2. 2. NOTE: After a message on or restart the computer. To start -up test and checks for example, filename.exe). BIOS installation procedures vary. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. The hard drive designation is displayed in the System Diagnostics window. If the battery...
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...this can create using the HP Recovery partition (select models only), without the need a set of recovery discs or a recovery flash drive immediately after software setup. To check for the presence of recovery discs or a recovery flash drive that you can be reinstalled manually. If for recovery discs or a recovery flash drive. CAUTION: HP Recovery Manager (partition, or discs/flash drive) restores only software that you use this software to create either a set of a recovery partition, click Start, right-click Computer, click Manage, and then click Disk Management. Restore 73...
...this can create using the HP Recovery partition (select models only), without the need a set of recovery discs or a recovery flash drive immediately after software setup. To check for the presence of recovery discs or a recovery flash drive that you can be reinstalled manually. If for recovery discs or a recovery flash drive. CAUTION: HP Recovery Manager (partition, or discs/flash drive) restores only software that you use this software to create either a set of a recovery partition, click Start, right-click Computer, click Manage, and then click Disk Management. Restore 73...
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... recovery discs or recovery flash drive. Creating restore media HP recommends that you can restore your computer to its original factory state if the hard drive fails, or if for any reason you cannot restore using the recovery partition tools. Create these discs or flash drive carefully and keep them in a safe place. NOTE: If your computer does not include an integrated optical drive, you can use an external optical drive, it must be connected to AC power...
... recovery discs or recovery flash drive. Creating restore media HP recommends that you can restore your computer to its original factory state if the hard drive fails, or if for any reason you cannot restore using the recovery partition tools. Create these discs or flash drive carefully and keep them in a safe place. NOTE: If your computer does not include an integrated optical drive, you can use an external optical drive, it must be connected to AC power...
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... computer is functioning optimally NOTE: If you revert to a restore point and then change your permission or password for your hard drive at a specific point in time. Using Windows Backup and Restore Guidelines: ● Be sure that point if you want to reverse subsequent changes. You can reverse the restoration. 78 Chapter 7 Backup and recovery Depending on -screen instructions to schedule and create a backup. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature...
... computer is functioning optimally NOTE: If you revert to a restore point and then change your permission or password for your hard drive at a specific point in time. Using Windows Backup and Restore Guidelines: ● Be sure that point if you want to reverse subsequent changes. You can reverse the restoration. 78 Chapter 7 Backup and recovery Depending on -screen instructions to schedule and create a backup. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature...
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..., spare part number 19, 23, 51 display panel product description 1 removal 34 spare part number 19, 24, 34 display panel cable removal 51 spare part number 20, 23, 52 display switch 5 drives, preventing damage 26 DVD±RW and CD-RW Super Multi Double-Layer Combo Drive precautions 26 spare part number 22, 24 E electrostatic discharge 26 equipment guidelines 29 esc key 8 Ethernet, product description 2 external media cards, product description 2 external monitor port 12 F fan removal 61 spare part number 17...
..., spare part number 19, 23, 51 display panel product description 1 removal 34 spare part number 19, 24, 34 display panel cable removal 51 spare part number 20, 23, 52 display switch 5 drives, preventing damage 26 DVD±RW and CD-RW Super Multi Double-Layer Combo Drive precautions 26 spare part number 22, 24 E electrostatic discharge 26 equipment guidelines 29 esc key 8 Ethernet, product description 2 external media cards, product description 2 external monitor port 12 F fan removal 61 spare part number 17...
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..., service considerations 25 pointing device, product description 3 ports external monitor 12 HDMI 11 monitor port 12 product description 3 USB 11, 12 power button 7 power connector 11 power connector cable removal 60 spare part number 17, 24 power cord set requirements 80 spare part numbers 22, 23 power light 9 power requirements, product description 3 processor, product description 1 product description audio 2 chipset 1 display panel 1 Ethernet 2 external media cards 2 graphics 1 hard drives 1 keyboard 3 memory module 1 microphone 2 operating system 3 optical drive 2 pointing device 3 ports...
..., service considerations 25 pointing device, product description 3 ports external monitor 12 HDMI 11 monitor port 12 product description 3 USB 11, 12 power button 7 power connector 11 power connector cable removal 60 spare part number 17, 24 power cord set requirements 80 spare part numbers 22, 23 power light 9 power requirements, product description 3 processor, product description 1 product description audio 2 chipset 1 display panel 1 Ethernet 2 external media cards 2 graphics 1 hard drives 1 keyboard 3 memory module 1 microphone 2 operating system 3 optical drive 2 pointing device 3 ports...
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... TouchPad button 10 TouchPad button board removal 57 spare part number 17, 24, 57 TouchPad components 10 TouchPad light 9, 10, 11 TouchPad on/off button 10 TouchPad zone 10 transporting guidelines 28 U USB port 11, 12 V vents 11, 13 video, product description 2 W warranty period 31 webcam 5 webcam light 5 webcamera module removal 35 spare part number 19, 24, 35 Windows applications key 8 Windows logo key 8 wireless antenna locations 5 removal 52 spare part number 20, 23, 53 Wireless Antenna Kit, spare part number 23 wireless light 9 wireless, product description 2 WLAN module removal 37...
... TouchPad button 10 TouchPad button board removal 57 spare part number 17, 24, 57 TouchPad components 10 TouchPad light 9, 10, 11 TouchPad on/off button 10 TouchPad zone 10 transporting guidelines 28 U USB port 11, 12 V vents 11, 13 video, product description 2 W warranty period 31 webcam 5 webcam light 5 webcamera module removal 35 spare part number 19, 24, 35 Windows applications key 8 Windows logo key 8 wireless antenna locations 5 removal 52 spare part number 20, 23, 53 Wireless Antenna Kit, spare part number 23 wireless light 9 wireless, product description 2 WLAN module removal 37...