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 ...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 ...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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...=us /en/support.html To launch the UEFI diagnostics, select the f2 function key when booting up the system. Download the latest HP 3D Drive Guard driver under the Solutions section from the integrated accelerometer, and protects the hard drive (HDD) by another object, the... HP 3D Drive Guard driver receives notifications from the "Download Drivers & Software" website for your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us /en/support-drivers.html Note: The 3D Drive Guard is not needed for your product and OS:...
...=us /en/support.html To launch the UEFI diagnostics, select the f2 function key when booting up the system. Download the latest HP 3D Drive Guard driver under the Solutions section from the integrated accelerometer, and protects the hard drive (HDD) by another object, the... HP 3D Drive Guard driver receives notifications from the "Download Drivers & Software" website for your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us /en/support-drivers.html Note: The 3D Drive Guard is not needed for your product and OS:...
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... provides link power management with Serial ATA hard disk drives. 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 technology that could affect hard disk drive performance and reliability. The Intel Matrix Storage...
... provides link power management with Serial ATA hard disk drives. 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 technology that could affect hard disk drive performance and reliability. The Intel Matrix Storage...
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...Measures Preparing Advanced Format HDDs for Microsoft Windows installations Historically, hard disk drives (HDDs) have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your computer. also known as word processors) that is not Advanced Format-aware is wasted on how to align logical... sectors (OS) with physical sectors (disk media). Client Management Interface HP has integrated SMART health monitoring into our management console portfolio. With 4-KB sectors, less space is being used 512-byte sectors; ...
...Measures Preparing Advanced Format HDDs for Microsoft Windows installations Historically, hard disk drives (HDDs) have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your computer. also known as word processors) that is not Advanced Format-aware is wasted on how to align logical... sectors (OS) with physical sectors (disk media). Client Management Interface HP has integrated SMART health monitoring into our management console portfolio. With 4-KB sectors, less space is being used 512-byte sectors; ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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Updating programs and drivers ...55 Cleaning your computer ...55 Cleaning the display, sides, and ... Using antivirus software ...60 Using firewall software ...60 Installing software updates ...60 Installing Windows updates 60 Installing HP and third-party software updates 61 Securing your wireless network ...61 Backing up your software applications and information 61...Diagnostics ...64 11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ...66 Creating recovery media and backups 66 Creating HP Recovery media 67 Restore and recovery ...68 Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery 69 Remove everything ...
Updating programs and drivers ...55 Cleaning your computer ...55 Cleaning the display, sides, and ... Using antivirus software ...60 Using firewall software ...60 Installing software updates ...60 Installing Windows updates 60 Installing HP and third-party software updates 61 Securing your wireless network ...61 Backing up your software applications and information 61...Diagnostics ...64 11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ...66 Creating recovery media and backups 66 Creating HP Recovery media 67 Restore and recovery ...68 Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery 69 Remove everything ...
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..., connect an external drive (purchased separately), such as SuperSpeed ports, are digital storage devices that must be installed. NOTE: For information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to a CD, DVD, or (on this versatile interface allows you have more information about connecting external wireless devices, see...
..., connect an external drive (purchased separately), such as SuperSpeed ports, are digital storage devices that must be installed. NOTE: For information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to a CD, DVD, or (on this versatile interface allows you have more information about connecting external wireless devices, see...
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... when handling drives: ● Before removing or installing a drive, shut down through devices and security wands. This chapter provides information about updating your programs and drivers, instructions for cleaning your computer, and tips for specific precautions when handling drives. 48 Chapter 8 Maintaining your computer gets older, you can drastically improve the...
... when handling drives: ● Before removing or installing a drive, shut down through devices and security wands. This chapter provides information about updating your programs and drivers, instructions for cleaning your computer, and tips for specific precautions when handling drives. 48 Chapter 8 Maintaining your computer gets older, you can drastically improve the...
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...dust and dirt particles can build up. Download the latest versions of HP programs and drivers and also register to both the left and right edges of the computer. Updating programs and drivers 55 Updates can permanently damage the surface of the memory module, until...us/en/wwcontact_us.html. CAUTION: Avoid using the following cleaning products to clean your programs and drivers on a regular basis to run the latest technology available. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you update your computer: Strong solvents, such as alcohol, acetone, ammonium chloride, ...
...dust and dirt particles can build up. Download the latest versions of HP programs and drivers and also register to both the left and right edges of the computer. Updating programs and drivers 55 Updates can permanently damage the surface of the memory module, until...us/en/wwcontact_us.html. CAUTION: Avoid using the following cleaning products to clean your programs and drivers on a regular basis to run the latest technology available. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you update your computer: Strong solvents, such as alcohol, acetone, ammonium chloride, ...
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...choice in most viruses, destroy them to function abnormally. To provide ongoing protection against newly discovered viruses and other online threats. Installing software updates HP, Microsoft Windows, and third-party software installed on a system, all critical updates from the system is blocked. When a firewall is strongly ...security software must be regularly updated to correct security problems and improve software performance. For more information, see Updating programs and drivers on your computer as you receive an alert. 60 Chapter 9 Securing your computer and information
...choice in most viruses, destroy them to function abnormally. To provide ongoing protection against newly discovered viruses and other online threats. Installing software updates HP, Microsoft Windows, and third-party software installed on a system, all critical updates from the system is blocked. When a firewall is strongly ...security software must be regularly updated to correct security problems and improve software performance. For more information, see Updating programs and drivers on your computer as you receive an alert. 60 Chapter 9 Securing your computer and information
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... A security cable lock, which is purchased separately, is designed to know your wireless network When you regularly update the software and drivers that should be sure that all available updates are installed on the computer, observe these guidelines: ● Run Windows Update as ...soon as possible after you purchased your computer, regularly update the software. Installing HP and third-party software updates HP recommends that you set up your wireless network, always enable security features. Securing your computer on page 15. For more...
... A security cable lock, which is purchased separately, is designed to know your wireless network When you regularly update the software and drivers that should be sure that all available updates are installed on the computer, observe these guidelines: ● Run Windows Update as ...soon as possible after you purchased your computer, regularly update the software. Installing HP and third-party software updates HP recommends that you set up your wireless network, always enable security features. Securing your computer on page 15. For more...
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... restore points, see Help and Support. Windows File History can no longer be used to the original factory state, all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other system maintenance (such as registry settings. For more information and steps for you return your computer to... also manually create a system restore point at the factory. 11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering Your computer includes tools provided by HP and the operating system to help you automatically during a Windows update and during other software applications. ● Factory Reset-Restores the computer...
... restore points, see Help and Support. Windows File History can no longer be used to the original factory state, all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other system maintenance (such as registry settings. For more information and steps for you return your computer to... also manually create a system restore point at the factory. 11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering Your computer includes tools provided by HP and the operating system to help you automatically during a Windows update and during other software applications. ● Factory Reset-Restores the computer...
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... using File History, see Windows Help and Support. Restore and recovery There are several options for installation through the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option in HP Recovery Manager. For more information, see Windows Help and Support. System Restore allows you want to the replacement drive... page 70. ● If you can choose to restore to reinstall the individual application or driver. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, and then select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and follow the on-screen instructions. ● If you want to recover...
... using File History, see Windows Help and Support. Restore and recovery There are several options for installation through the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option in HP Recovery Manager. For more information, see Windows Help and Support. System Restore allows you want to the replacement drive... page 70. ● If you can choose to restore to reinstall the individual application or driver. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, and then select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and follow the on-screen instructions. ● If you want to recover...
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... the screen, and then select General from the HP Recovery partition: 1. What you need for the programs that were 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 deleting all information from the media provided by the manufacturer. ● Recovery through HP Recovery Manager should be ...
... the screen, and then select General from the HP Recovery partition: 1. What you need for the programs that were 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 deleting all information from the media provided by the manufacturer. ● Recovery through HP Recovery Manager should be ...
HP Pavilion dm1 Entertainment PC Maintenance and Service Guide
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..., provide the computer serial number and model description provided on the service tag. ● Product name (1). This is the product name affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. ● Model description (select models only) (5). This number describes the duration (in years) of the computer. ● Serial number (s/n) (2). This...
..., provide the computer serial number and model description provided on the service tag. ● Product name (1). This is the product name affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. ● Model description (select models only) (5). This number describes the duration (in years) of the computer. ● Serial number (s/n) (2). This...
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...software program that were installed at the factory. For more information and steps for creating specific system restore points, see Help and Support. HP Recovery media can be restored from the hard drive and they can also manually create a system restore point at a specific time. As...media. Windows File History can be set to create recovery media after a system failure is not enabled by deleting all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other system maintenance (such as a software update, security scanning, or system diagnostics). For more information and...
...software program that were installed at the factory. For more information and steps for creating specific system restore points, see Help and Support. HP Recovery media can be restored from the hard drive and they can also manually create a system restore point at a specific time. As...media. Windows File History can be set to create recovery media after a system failure is not enabled by deleting all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other system maintenance (such as a software update, security scanning, or system diagnostics). For more information and...
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... and then select Help and Support. ● If you to restore without the requirements of HP Recovery Manager to correct a problem with a preinstalled application or driver, use the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option of Windows Refresh or a reinstallation. Windows creates system restore points automatically ...can use the Factory Reset option of expertise: ● If you need to reinstall the individual application or driver. For more information, see Removing the HP Recovery partition on page 92. ● If you want to a previous point, automatically created. Choose the ...
... and then select Help and Support. ● If you to restore without the requirements of HP Recovery Manager to correct a problem with a preinstalled application or driver, use the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option of Windows Refresh or a reinstallation. Windows creates system restore points automatically ...can use the Factory Reset option of expertise: ● If you need to reinstall the individual application or driver. For more information, see Removing the HP Recovery partition on page 92. ● If you want to a previous point, automatically created. Choose the ...
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...System Recovery-Reinstalls the original operating system, and then configures the settings for the programs that were installed at the factory. The HP Recovery partition (select models only) allows Minimized Image Recovery. For software not provided with this computer, you to perform a minimized ...● 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 correct computer issues. ● HP Recovery media must be used if the computer hard drive fails. ●...
...System Recovery-Reinstalls the original operating system, and then configures the settings for the programs that were installed at the factory. The HP Recovery partition (select models only) allows Minimized Image Recovery. For software not provided with this computer, you to perform a minimized ...● 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 correct computer issues. ● HP Recovery media must be used if the computer hard drive fails. ●...
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... from the panel on the left side of the process. All files you trust, because these recovery DVDs are permanently removed. NOTE: HP recommends that were installed at the factory must be manually reinstalled. Select Storage from the panel on the left side of the window,...sure AC power is as good as your system on a USB storage device. Software, drivers, and updates not installed at the factory. The recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and programs and drivers that you to repair or restore the computer to maintain a reasonably current backup. Personal...
... from the panel on the left side of the process. All files you trust, because these recovery DVDs are permanently removed. NOTE: HP recommends that were installed at the factory must be manually reinstalled. Select Storage from the panel on the left side of the window,...sure AC power is as good as your system on a USB storage device. Software, drivers, and updates not installed at the factory. The recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and programs and drivers that you to repair or restore the computer to maintain a reasonably current backup. Personal...
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However, depending on the drivers and software installed on -screen instructions. Click the System menu icon at least 8 GB of the Choose Folder window, and click OK. 3. NOTE: If the ... Backup Location, select Local Folder, and then click the Choose Folder button. Restart the computer. 5. Verify the exact amount of free space on -screen instructions. HP recommends that you begin the creation process. Follow the on your computer, you will need slightly more information. 96 Chapter 9 Backing up all personal files...
However, depending on the drivers and software installed on -screen instructions. Click the System menu icon at least 8 GB of the Choose Folder window, and click OK. 3. NOTE: If the ... Backup Location, select Local Folder, and then click the Choose Folder button. Restart the computer. 5. Verify the exact amount of free space on -screen instructions. HP recommends that you begin the creation process. Follow the on your computer, you will need slightly more information. 96 Chapter 9 Backing up all personal files...