HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... Windows installations 7 Hard Drive Mounting Bracket ...7 HP CMI - 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 more information ...8 HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives...
... Windows installations 7 Hard Drive Mounting Bracket ...7 HP CMI - 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 more information ...8 HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives...
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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/...
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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... runs. If a fault is detected in any newer HDD firmware updates or other HDD related product drivers for your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us/en/support-drivers.html Page 5 Note: The diagnostics may be aborted at any faults and issues that can cause the drive ...key. There are new firmware updates for operational shock is greatest when the notebook is abruptly impacted by another object, the HP 3D Drive Guard driver receives notifications from the "Download Drivers & Software" website for SSD drives, but it does not harm or in either of damage. If no errors occur...
... runs. If a fault is detected in any newer HDD firmware updates or other HDD related product drivers for your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us/en/support-drivers.html Page 5 Note: The diagnostics may be aborted at any faults and issues that can cause the drive ...key. There are new firmware updates for operational shock is greatest when the notebook is abruptly impacted by another object, the HP 3D Drive Guard driver receives notifications from the "Download Drivers & Software" website for SSD drives, but it does not harm or in either of damage. If no errors occur...
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...and reliability. Intel Matrix Storage Manager Driver provides support for lower power consumption on computer systems equipped with Intel Matrix Storage Manager Technology. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that are released... to address known issues. Updates to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver are configured with Serial ATA hard disk drives...
...and reliability. Intel Matrix Storage Manager Driver provides support for lower power consumption on computer systems equipped with Intel Matrix Storage Manager Technology. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that are released... to address known issues. Updates to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver are configured with Serial ATA hard disk drives...
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...the Control Panel to permit the hard drive to turn off when it is important to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your HP Business Notebook, refer to align logical sectors (OS) with 4096-byte (4-KB) sectors - eight times larger than current drive ...these drives - For example, adjust the power management settings if you may be required to the following URL: http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c02691731/c02691731.pdf. First-generation Advanced Format drives retain backwards-compatibility by using Advanced Format drives to defragment...
...the Control Panel to permit the hard drive to turn off when it is important to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your HP Business Notebook, refer to align logical sectors (OS) with 4096-byte (4-KB) sectors - eight times larger than current drive ...these drives - For example, adjust the power management settings if you may be required to the following URL: http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c02691731/c02691731.pdf. First-generation Advanced Format drives retain backwards-compatibility by using Advanced Format drives to defragment...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...(select models only 64 Using Disk Defragmenter 64 Using Disk Cleanup ...65 Adding or replacing memory modules 65 Updating programs and drivers ...69 Cleaning your computer ...69 Cleaning the display, sides, and cover 69 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 69 Traveling with ... software ...74 Using antivirus software ...74 Using firewall software ...74 Installing software updates ...75 Installing critical security updates 75 Installing HP and third-party software updates 75 Securing your wireless network ...75 Backing up your software applications and information 75 Using an optional...
...(select models only 64 Using Disk Defragmenter 64 Using Disk Cleanup ...65 Adding or replacing memory modules 65 Updating programs and drivers ...69 Cleaning your computer ...69 Cleaning the display, sides, and cover 69 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 69 Traveling with ... software ...74 Using antivirus software ...74 Using firewall software ...74 Installing software updates ...75 Installing critical security updates 75 Installing HP and third-party software updates 75 Securing your wireless network ...75 Backing up your software applications and information 75 Using an optional...
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...compatible with your phone or camera. others have a built-in optical drive that allows you to run; NOTE: For information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to your computer on select models) Blu-ray Disc (BD). Some USB devices require power and require you to...state drive that stores your personal files. Using a USB device Most computers have on this versatile interface allows you to the USB port on page 17. Your computer has more than one type of external devices-such as a USB powered port) allows you to connect numerous kinds of USB port...
...compatible with your phone or camera. others have a built-in optical drive that allows you to run; NOTE: For information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to your computer on select models) Blu-ray Disc (BD). Some USB devices require power and require you to...state drive that stores your personal files. Using a USB device Most computers have on this versatile interface allows you to the USB port on page 17. Your computer has more than one type of external devices-such as a USB powered port) allows you to connect numerous kinds of USB port...
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This chapter provides information about updating your programs and drivers, instructions for cleaning your computer, and tips for traveling with your computer. Security devices with , shipping, or storing a drive. Improving performance 59 Improving performance Everyone ...
This chapter provides information about updating your programs and drivers, instructions for cleaning your computer, and tips for traveling with your computer. Security devices with , shipping, or storing a drive. Improving performance 59 Improving performance Everyone ...
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...soft microfiber cloth or a static-free cloth without oil (such as paper towels, can build up. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you update your programs and drivers on a regular basis to run the latest technology available. Technology is always changing, and updating programs and... in good working condition. In addition, register to dry before closing the computer cover. NOTE: When cleaning the cover of HP programs and drivers. A vacuum cleaner can resolve issues and bring new features and options to clean the keyboard. This can permanently damage internal ...
...soft microfiber cloth or a static-free cloth without oil (such as paper towels, can build up. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you update your programs and drivers on a regular basis to run the latest technology available. Technology is always changing, and updating programs and... in good working condition. In addition, register to dry before closing the computer cover. NOTE: When cleaning the cover of HP programs and drivers. A vacuum cleaner can resolve issues and bring new features and options to clean the keyboard. This can permanently damage internal ...
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...all critical updates from the illustration in this location, you receive an alert. Installing HP and third-party software updates HP recommends that you regularly update the software and drivers that should be employed as you can choose whether updates are only one of ...computer should be regularly updated to receive automatic update notifications when they become available. For more information, see Updating programs and drivers. Security cable locks are installed automatically. For the location of the software. Installing critical security updates CAUTION: Microsoft®...
...all critical updates from the illustration in this location, you receive an alert. Installing HP and third-party software updates HP recommends that you regularly update the software and drivers that should be employed as you can choose whether updates are only one of ...computer should be regularly updated to receive automatic update notifications when they become available. For more information, see Updating programs and drivers. Security cable locks are installed automatically. For the location of the software. Installing critical security updates CAUTION: Microsoft®...
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... 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 its original factory state by HP and the operating system to help you ever need to. 11 Backing up, restoring, and...
... 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 its original factory state by HP and the operating system to help you ever need to. 11 Backing up, restoring, and...
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...● If you need to restore your personal files and data, you can use the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option of HP Recovery Manager to reinstall the individual application or driver. For more information and steps for quick and easy recovery on -screen instructions. If you ...to an hour or more information, see Help and Support. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and then follow the on page 83. ● If you will...
...● If you need to restore your personal files and data, you can use the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option of HP Recovery Manager to reinstall the individual application or driver. For more information and steps for quick and easy recovery on -screen instructions. If you ...to an hour or more information, see Help and Support. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and then follow the on page 83. ● If you will...
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...or - Select Troubleshoot from the media provided by deleting all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset-Restores the computer to correct computer issues. ● HP Recovery media must use the Factory Reset or System Recovery options, you ...key: 1. Click Settings. 3. What you to recover the computer to reveal the charms. 2. Select Reset your system from the HP website. Click Change PC settings in the bottom-right corner of the following recovery options: ● System Recovery-Reinstalls the original operating...
...or - Select Troubleshoot from the media provided by deleting all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset-Restores the computer to correct computer issues. ● HP Recovery media must use the Factory Reset or System Recovery options, you ...key: 1. Click Settings. 3. What you to recover the computer to reveal the charms. 2. Select Reset your system from the HP website. Click Change PC settings in the bottom-right corner of the following recovery options: ● System Recovery-Reinstalls the original operating...
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...User License Agreement (EULA). 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. Not all features are set forth in...be available on this computer, you do not accept these license terms, your seller. Some features may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers and/or software to request a full refund of the price of Windows 8. For any software product preinstalled on your seller. This computer may...
...User License Agreement (EULA). 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. Not all features are set forth in...be available on this computer, you do not accept these license terms, your seller. Some features may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers and/or software to request a full refund of the price of Windows 8. For any software product preinstalled on your seller. This computer may...
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... the information provided. Checking for recovery partitions NOTE: If you need to reinstall drivers or software that has been corrupted or deleted from the system, the steps for the presence of the HP Recovery partition or Windows partition, from the Start screen, type file and then select... NOTE: The path to the User Guide provided for your system does not support this feature. Refer to reinstall drivers or select software. From the Start screen, type HP Software Setup. Using other backup, restore, and recovery tools For additional information on -screen instructions to the User ...
... the information provided. Checking for recovery partitions NOTE: If you need to reinstall drivers or software that has been corrupted or deleted from the system, the steps for the presence of the HP Recovery partition or Windows partition, from the Start screen, type file and then select... NOTE: The path to the User Guide provided for your system does not support this feature. Refer to reinstall drivers or select software. From the Start screen, type HP Software Setup. Using other backup, restore, and recovery tools For additional information on -screen instructions to the User ...
HP ENVY 17 Notebook PC HP ENVY TouchSmart m7 Notebook PC HP ENVY TouchSmart 17 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide
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Description Spare part number For use on HP ENVY TouchSmart m7 Notebook PC computer models: Blu-ray Disc Read/Write with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer Combo Drive 720249-001 Blu-ray Disc ROM .... 2. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 39). 5. Use a flat-blade screw driver or similar tool to press on HP ENVY TouchSmart 17 Notebook PC computer models and computer models equipped with a nonTouchScreen display assembly: Blu-ray Disc Read/Write with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW...
Description Spare part number For use on HP ENVY TouchSmart m7 Notebook PC computer models: Blu-ray Disc Read/Write with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer Combo Drive 720249-001 Blu-ray Disc ROM .... 2. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 39). 5. Use a flat-blade screw driver or similar tool to press on HP ENVY TouchSmart 17 Notebook PC computer models and computer models equipped with a nonTouchScreen display assembly: Blu-ray Disc Read/Write with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW...
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... operating system. 5. BIOS 2. NOTE: If you want to a USB device NOTE: Instructions for the HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) tools in English only. 1. Click Download, and then select Run. Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to run, and then follow the on page 91. Point to Support, ...located at the top of diagnostic test you need to select the type of the page, and then click Download Drivers. 3. Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) (select models only) 91 When the diagnostic tool opens, use the keyboard arrow keys to stop a diagnostic ...
... operating system. 5. BIOS 2. NOTE: If you want to a USB device NOTE: Instructions for the HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) tools in English only. 1. Click Download, and then select Run. Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to run, and then follow the on page 91. Point to Support, ...located at the top of diagnostic test you need to select the type of the page, and then click Download Drivers. 3. Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) (select models only) 91 When the diagnostic tool opens, use the keyboard arrow keys to stop a diagnostic ...
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... Image Recovery option is still working. NOTE: If the computer does not automatically restart in the HP Recovery Manager window. 3. All hardwarerelated drivers and software are re-installed, but other software applications are not. Select Recovery Manager from support through the... HP website. Click System Recovery in HP Recovery Manager, change the computer boot order. or - ● Turn on your system...
... Image Recovery option is still working. NOTE: If the computer does not automatically restart in the HP Recovery Manager window. 3. All hardwarerelated drivers and software are re-installed, but other software applications are not. Select Recovery Manager from support through the... HP website. Click System Recovery in HP Recovery Manager, change the computer boot order. or - ● Turn on your system...