HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Ma
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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...State Drive Diagnostics 5 Advanced Diagnostics - Client Management Interface 7 Additional HP Recommendations for Microsoft 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 ...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Maintenance Measures Technical White...State Drive Diagnostics 5 Advanced Diagnostics - Client Management Interface 7 Additional HP Recommendations for Microsoft 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 ...
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... way damage an SSD if installed. If the notebook is accidentally dropped or is abruptly impacted by another object, the HP 3D Drive Guard driver receives notifications from the "Download Drivers & Software" website for operational shock is greatest when the notebook is being moved. Hard Drive (HDD) & Solid... of damage. There are new firmware updates for your product. Note: The f2 Self-Test is displayed. Download the latest HP 3D Drive Guard driver under the Solutions section from the integrated accelerometer, and protects the hard drive (HDD) by pressing the Esc key. This ...
... way damage an SSD if installed. If the notebook is accidentally dropped or is abruptly impacted by another object, the HP 3D Drive Guard driver receives notifications from the "Download Drivers & Software" website for operational shock is greatest when the notebook is being moved. Hard Drive (HDD) & Solid... of damage. There are new firmware updates for your product. Note: The f2 Self-Test is displayed. Download the latest HP 3D Drive Guard driver under the Solutions section from the integrated accelerometer, and protects the hard drive (HDD) by pressing the Esc key. This ...
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... affect hard disk drive performance and reliability. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for the SATA Advanced Host Controller (AHCI) Interface. Updates to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver are configured with Intel® Application Accelerator drivers. The Intel Matrix Storage Technology solution technology provides improved performance and...
... affect hard disk drive performance and reliability. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for the SATA Advanced Host Controller (AHCI) Interface. Updates to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver are configured with Intel® Application Accelerator drivers. The Intel Matrix Storage Technology solution technology provides improved performance and...
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... Performance on Products with Older Operating Systems • It is important to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your HP Business Notebook, refer to the following Microsoft Knowledge Base articles for information on the physical media, making the drive easier... and writing of your computer. eight times larger than current drive technology. Please refer to the following URL: http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c02691731/c02691731.pdf. For more information, refer to contiguous space. This support is now limiting HDD ...
... Performance on Products with Older Operating Systems • It is important to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your HP Business Notebook, refer to the following Microsoft Knowledge Base articles for information on the physical media, making the drive easier... and writing of your computer. eight times larger than current drive technology. Please refer to the following URL: http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c02691731/c02691731.pdf. For more information, refer to contiguous space. This support is now limiting HDD ...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... 8 Maintenance ...50 Cleaning your computer ...50 Cleaning the display ...50 Cleaning the sides and cover 50 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 50 Updating programs and drivers ...50 Using SoftPaq Download Manager ...51 9 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics 52 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) ...52 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS 52 Changing the...
... 8 Maintenance ...50 Cleaning your computer ...50 Cleaning the display ...50 Cleaning the sides and cover 50 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 50 Updating programs and drivers ...50 Using SoftPaq Download Manager ...51 9 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics 52 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) ...52 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS 52 Changing the...
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... network, multimedia, power management, security, and so on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo. ● Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices-Contains safety and regulatory information, and battery disposal information. Finding more information about the operating system, drivers, troubleshooting tools, and Microsoft technical support. To access the notices, select Start > Help...
... network, multimedia, power management, security, and so on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo. ● Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices-Contains safety and regulatory information, and battery disposal information. Finding more information about the operating system, drivers, troubleshooting tools, and Microsoft technical support. To access the notices, select Start > Help...
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... is a high-performance PC Card that are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer. If you are supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for the card. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the slot. Save your operating system. ● Do not install additional software, such...
... is a high-performance PC Card that are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer. If you are supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for the card. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the slot. Save your operating system. ● Do not install additional software, such...
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...off and the AC power cord is turned off the device, disconnect it from the computer, and then unplug the AC power cord. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be added by connecting the drive to the powered USB port (select models only) on the computer. Remove the ...to an eSATA connector, do not pull on the cable to the computer. 2. Using optional external devices NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to safely remove the device. 1. USB drives include the following procedure to use the following types: ● 1....
...off and the AC power cord is turned off the device, disconnect it from the computer, and then unplug the AC power cord. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be added by connecting the drive to the powered USB port (select models only) on the computer. Remove the ...to an eSATA connector, do not pull on the cable to the computer. 2. Using optional external devices NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to safely remove the device. 1. USB drives include the following procedure to use the following types: ● 1....
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... do not use a circular motion to aid in removing dirt and debris. Go to http://www.hp.com/support to download the latest versions. Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Dirt and grease on the TouchPad...and remove debris. To avoid this, clean the TouchPad with a damp cloth, and wash your programs and drivers on the display. WARNING! 8 Maintenance Cleaning your computer Cleaning the display CAUTION: To prevent permanent damage to... with a soft damp, lint-free cloth. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that can be used to blow air around on the keyboard surface.
... do not use a circular motion to aid in removing dirt and debris. Go to http://www.hp.com/support to download the latest versions. Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Dirt and grease on the TouchPad...and remove debris. To avoid this, clean the TouchPad with a damp cloth, and wash your programs and drivers on the display. WARNING! 8 Maintenance Cleaning your computer Cleaning the display CAUTION: To prevent permanent damage to... with a soft damp, lint-free cloth. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that can be used to blow air around on the keyboard surface.
Getting Started HP Notebook
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... computer ◦ Updating the software ● Operating system information ● Software, driver, and BIOS updates ● Troubleshooting tools ● Instructions for the following: ◦ Connecting to http://www.hp.com/ go to help you perform various tasks. Finding information 3 Regulatory, Safety...; Guidelines for setting up the computer ● Identification of injury ● Electrical and mechanical safety information Go to http://www.hp.com/ergo. Help and Support To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and Support. Resource Instructions for posture and ...
... computer ◦ Updating the software ● Operating system information ● Software, driver, and BIOS updates ● Troubleshooting tools ● Instructions for the following: ◦ Connecting to http://www.hp.com/ go to help you perform various tasks. Finding information 3 Regulatory, Safety...; Guidelines for setting up the computer ● Identification of injury ● Electrical and mechanical safety information Go to http://www.hp.com/ergo. Help and Support To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and Support. Resource Instructions for posture and ...
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...where the warranty is provided with the electronic guides on your HP product to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us /en/ wwcontact_us.html. ● Support information ● Information for ordering parts ● Software, driver, and BIOS updates ● Information about accessories for the...contactHP. For worldwide support, go to the addresses above. For some countries/regions, HP may request a printed copy from http://www.hp.com/go /orderdocuments. *You can find the expressly provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to your product located with your service label), name, and postal...
...where the warranty is provided with the electronic guides on your HP product to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us /en/ wwcontact_us.html. ● Support information ● Information for ordering parts ● Software, driver, and BIOS updates ● Information about accessories for the...contactHP. For worldwide support, go to the addresses above. For some countries/regions, HP may request a printed copy from http://www.hp.com/go /orderdocuments. *You can find the expressly provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to your product located with your service label), name, and postal...
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... for the presence of the following ways: ● Select Start and type recovery in the search field. All hardwarerelated drivers and software are re-installed, but other software applications are not. Recovering using HP Recovery Manager to recover your system without the need to restore your system. ● A system recovery must either...
... for the presence of the following ways: ● Select Start and type recovery in the search field. All hardwarerelated drivers and software are re-installed, but other software applications are not. Recovering using HP Recovery Manager to recover your system without the need to restore your system. ● A system recovery must either...
HP Pavilion dm1 Entertainment PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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Item (2) (3) (4) (5) Description Serial number Part number/Product number Warranty period Model description Function This is an alphanumeric identifier that is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. This is unique to determine what components and parts are needed. The part number helps a service technician to each product. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. This number describes the duration of the warranty period for the computer. 18 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog
Item (2) (3) (4) (5) Description Serial number Part number/Product number Warranty period Model description Function This is an alphanumeric identifier that is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. This is unique to determine what components and parts are needed. The part number helps a service technician to each product. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. This number describes the duration of the warranty period for the computer. 18 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog
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... feet (2) that attach to the base enclosure in the Rubber Kit, spare part number 664996-001. There are 4 rubber feet that attach to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. Component replacement procedures 43 Computer feet The computer feet are available in the locations illustrated below. All 4 feet are adhesive...
... feet (2) that attach to the base enclosure in the Rubber Kit, spare part number 664996-001. There are 4 rubber feet that attach to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. Component replacement procedures 43 Computer feet The computer feet are available in the locations illustrated below. All 4 feet are adhesive...
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What you need for recovery discs or a recovery flash drive. All hardwarerelated drivers and software are re-installed, but other software applications are not. Recovering using HP Recovery Manager to recover your system. ● A system recovery must either of recovery can obtain recovery discs for your ... fail. ● If the recovery media do not work, you have not already tried restore points (see Restoring to know ● HP Recovery Manager recovers only software that was installed at the bottom of a recovery partition, select Start, right-click Computer then select Manage >...
What you need for recovery discs or a recovery flash drive. All hardwarerelated drivers and software are re-installed, but other software applications are not. Recovering using HP Recovery Manager to recover your system. ● A system recovery must either of recovery can obtain recovery discs for your ... fail. ● If the recovery media do not work, you have not already tried restore points (see Restoring to know ● HP Recovery Manager recovers only software that was installed at the bottom of a recovery partition, select Start, right-click Computer then select Manage >...
User Guide
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...Storing a user-replaceable battery 45 Disposing of a user-replaceable battery 46 Replacing a user-replaceable battery 46 Running on external power ...46 HP CoolSense ...47 Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select models only 47 Shutting down the computer ...47 7 Managing and...network 54 8 Maintaining your computer ...55 Improving performance ...55 Handling drives ...55 Replacing a hard drive ...56 Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only 57 Using Disk Defragmenter 57 Using Disk Cleanup ...58 Adding or replacing memory modules 58 Updating programs and...
...Storing a user-replaceable battery 45 Disposing of a user-replaceable battery 46 Replacing a user-replaceable battery 46 Running on external power ...46 HP CoolSense ...47 Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select models only 47 Shutting down the computer ...47 7 Managing and...network 54 8 Maintaining your computer ...55 Improving performance ...55 Handling drives ...55 Replacing a hard drive ...56 Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only 57 Using Disk Defragmenter 57 Using Disk Cleanup ...58 Adding or replacing memory modules 58 Updating programs and...
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A Universal Serial Bus (USB) flash drive, connected to purchase devices that are compatible with your computer. NOTE: For information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to a network on page 17. Your computer may have more information about connecting external wireless devices, see the manufacturer's ...
A Universal Serial Bus (USB) flash drive, connected to purchase devices that are compatible with your computer. NOTE: For information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to a network on page 17. Your computer may have more information about connecting external wireless devices, see the manufacturer's ...
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... Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup, you can drastically improve the performance of your computer in optimal condition. This chapter provides information about updating your programs and drivers, instructions for cleaning your computer, and tips for traveling with , shipping, or storing a drive.
... Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup, you can drastically improve the performance of your computer in optimal condition. This chapter provides information about updating your programs and drivers, instructions for cleaning your computer, and tips for traveling with , shipping, or storing a drive.
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... the latest versions of the computer. CAUTION: Avoid using a soft, lint-free cloth moistened with a straw extension. Updating programs and drivers 61 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard CAUTION: Never allow liquids to clean your computer: Strong solvents, such as paper towels, can scratch ...the computer. Updates can permanently damage the surface of HP programs and drivers. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you don't clean your computer, dust and dirt particles can build up. In addition, register to...
... the latest versions of the computer. CAUTION: Avoid using a soft, lint-free cloth moistened with a straw extension. Updating programs and drivers 61 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard CAUTION: Never allow liquids to clean your computer: Strong solvents, such as paper towels, can scratch ...the computer. Updates can permanently damage the surface of HP programs and drivers. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you don't clean your computer, dust and dirt particles can build up. In addition, register to...
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... regarding critical updates. To download the latest versions, go to a system or network. For more information, see Updating programs and drivers on your computer should be a combination of both hardware and software. Installing Windows security updates Updates to Windows and other software may... have caused. Installing software updates 67 Installing HP and third-party software updates HP recommends that you regularly update the software and drivers that does not meet those criteria is installed on a system, all data sent to ...
... regarding critical updates. To download the latest versions, go to a system or network. For more information, see Updating programs and drivers on your computer should be a combination of both hardware and software. Installing Windows security updates Updates to Windows and other software may... have caused. Installing software updates 67 Installing HP and third-party software updates HP recommends that you regularly update the software and drivers that does not meet those criteria is installed on a system, all data sent to ...