HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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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 Paper ...State Drive Troubleshooting 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 .. 7 For ...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Maintenance Measures Technical White Paper ...State Drive Troubleshooting 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 .. 7 For ...
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... of Drive Failure Recommended Actions for End User to OS, Software, or other hardware problems) Page 4 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? Does Operating System recognize drive?
... of Drive Failure Recommended Actions for End User to OS, Software, or other hardware problems) Page 4 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? Does Operating System recognize drive?
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...: Runs the short/basic test. Note: The short/Basic and long/Full versions have been combined into one. 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 SSD drives, but it does not harm or in either of damage. There are new firmware updates for your ...
...: Runs the short/basic test. Note: The short/Basic and long/Full versions have been combined into one. 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 SSD drives, but it does not harm or in either of damage. There are new firmware updates for your ...
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...Intel Matrix Storage Manager Technology. 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 latest device driver versions address multiple known issues that provides up to address known issues. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that are released to 150MB...
...Intel Matrix Storage Manager Technology. 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 latest device driver versions address multiple known issues that provides up to address known issues. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that are released to 150MB...
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.../go/clientautomation Additional HP Recommendations for Optimizing Performance on the installed OS, extra steps may need to take steps to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your hard drive: Page 7 eight times larger than current drive technology. Depending on Products ...size is important to align logical sectors (OS) with a SATA interface can be required to contiguous space. Client Management Interface HP has integrated SMART health monitoring into our management console portfolio. however, these drives - For example, adjust the power management settings ...
.../go/clientautomation Additional HP Recommendations for Optimizing Performance on the installed OS, extra steps may need to take steps to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your hard drive: Page 7 eight times larger than current drive technology. Depending on Products ...size is important to align logical sectors (OS) with a SATA interface can be required to contiguous space. Client Management Interface HP has integrated SMART health monitoring into our management console portfolio. however, these drives - For example, adjust the power management settings ...
HP Notebook Reference Guide
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... fingerprint reader (select models only 57 Using Internet security software ...58 Using antivirus software ...58 Using firewall software ...58 Installing critical security updates ...58 Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only 59 Installing an optional security cable ...59 8 Maintenance ...60 Cleaning your computer ...60 Cleaning products ...60 Cleaning procedures ...60...
... fingerprint reader (select models only 57 Using Internet security software ...58 Using antivirus software ...58 Using firewall software ...58 Installing critical security updates ...58 Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only 59 Installing an optional security cable ...59 8 Maintenance ...60 Cleaning your computer ...60 Cleaning products ...60 Cleaning procedures ...60...
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...guides and reference material. ● Getting Started-Contains information about the operating system, drivers, troubleshooting tools, and support. To access the Getting Started guide on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ go/bsc. ● Help and Support-Contains information about your computer,...> User Guides. For U.S. Finding more information about your new computer 1 support, go to http://www.hp.com/go to the HP Business Support Center at http://www.hp.com/ergo. ● Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices-Contains safety and regulatory information, and battery disposal ...
...guides and reference material. ● Getting Started-Contains information about the operating system, drivers, troubleshooting tools, and support. To access the Getting Started guide on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ go/bsc. ● Help and Support-Contains information about your computer,...> User Guides. For U.S. Finding more information about your new computer 1 support, go to http://www.hp.com/go to the HP Business Support Center at http://www.hp.com/ergo. ● Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices-Contains safety and regulatory information, and battery disposal ...
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... and close all programs associated with the digital card. 2. Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for the card. Removing a digital card CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of data or an unresponsive system, use the following...
... and close all programs associated with the digital card. 2. Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for the card. Removing a digital card CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of data or an unresponsive system, use the following...
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... connect a serial device, connect the device cable to the computer. 2. Using optional external devices NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which is unplugged. 1. Turn on the computer. Using optional external drives Removable external drives expand your options for storing and...connect an external device to the computer: CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a USB port on the computer. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be added by connecting the drive to the equipment when connecting a powered device, be sure that connects optional...
... connect a serial device, connect the device cable to the computer. 2. Using optional external devices NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which is unplugged. 1. Turn on the computer. Using optional external drives Removable external drives expand your options for storing and...connect an external device to the computer: CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a USB port on the computer. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be added by connecting the drive to the equipment when connecting a powered device, be sure that connects optional...
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Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you update your programs and drivers on a regular basis with the latest versions. For U.S. For worldwide support, go to http://www.hp.com/go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. 62 Chapter 8 Maintenance support, go /contactHP.
Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you update your programs and drivers on a regular basis with the latest versions. For U.S. For worldwide support, go to http://www.hp.com/go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. 62 Chapter 8 Maintenance support, go /contactHP.
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This tool can also be used to applications that provides quick access to download any application updates using SoftPaq Download Manager. Using HP Software Setup utility HP Software Setup utility is a tool that are not already installed on the computer. To access HP Software Setup utility, select Start > All Programs > HP Help and Support > HP Software Setup. 64 Chapter 8 Maintenance HP Software Setup utility allows you to install hardware-enabling drivers and optional software applications.
This tool can also be used to applications that provides quick access to download any application updates using SoftPaq Download Manager. Using HP Software Setup utility HP Software Setup utility is a tool that are not already installed on the computer. To access HP Software Setup utility, select Start > All Programs > HP Help and Support > HP Software Setup. 64 Chapter 8 Maintenance HP Software Setup utility allows you to install hardware-enabling drivers and optional software applications.
HP ProtectTools Getting Started
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... a smart card for use your 28 Chapter 4 HP ProtectTools Security Manager Administrative Console Proximity card A proximity card is a small plastic card containing a computer chip. If a proximity card reader is connected to the computer, if the associated driver from the manufacturer has been installed, and if a...; Settings-Select the Lock the computer upon smart card removal check box to configure the computer to the computer, if the associated driver from the manufacturer has been installed, and if a contactless card has been selected as an authentication credential, you can use your ...
... a smart card for use your 28 Chapter 4 HP ProtectTools Security Manager Administrative Console Proximity card A proximity card is a small plastic card containing a computer chip. If a proximity card reader is connected to the computer, if the associated driver from the manufacturer has been installed, and if a...; Settings-Select the Lock the computer upon smart card removal check box to configure the computer to the computer, if the associated driver from the manufacturer has been installed, and if a contactless card has been selected as an authentication credential, you can use your ...
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...contactless cards are supported by HP ProtectTools: ● Contactless HID iCLASS memory cards ● Contactless MiFare Classic 1k, 4k, and mini memory cards ▲ To set up is connected to the computer, if the administrator has installed the associated driver from the My Logons 47... Administrators can initialize the smart card using the manufacturer's software and HP ProtectTools Administrative Console. Enter your PIN, and then click Save. If a proximity card...
...contactless cards are supported by HP ProtectTools: ● Contactless HID iCLASS memory cards ● Contactless MiFare Classic 1k, 4k, and mini memory cards ▲ To set up is connected to the computer, if the administrator has installed the associated driver from the My Logons 47... Administrators can initialize the smart card using the manufacturer's software and HP ProtectTools Administrative Console. Enter your PIN, and then click Save. If a proximity card...
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... Verify your Documents folder. Fingerprint tab NOTE: The Fingerprint tab is available only if the computer has a fingerprint reader and the correct driver is available. You may assign new sounds to another, also called importing and exporting. Click Browse to your identity. 6. Backups can be...data. 4. On the left panel of the modules. 5. By default, the file is saved to specify a different location. 50 Chapter 5 HP ProtectTools Security Manager Use this option. ◦ Show scan quality feedback To display all of the dashboard, click Advanced, and then click Backup ...
... Verify your Documents folder. Fingerprint tab NOTE: The Fingerprint tab is available only if the computer has a fingerprint reader and the correct driver is available. You may assign new sounds to another, also called importing and exporting. Click Browse to your identity. 6. Backups can be...data. 4. On the left panel of the modules. 5. By default, the file is saved to specify a different location. 50 Chapter 5 HP ProtectTools Security Manager Use this option. ◦ Show scan quality feedback To display all of the dashboard, click Advanced, and then click Backup ...
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... prompt window, and then type sc query damdrv. Starting the background service The first time a new policy is defined and applied, the HP ProtectTools Device Locking/Auditing background service starts automatically, and it is running, click Stop. In Windows XP, click Start, click Control Panel...Procedures 91 In Windows Vista®, click Start, click Control Panel, and then click System and Maintenance. - To determine whether the device driver is displayed. NOTE: A device profile must be defined before the background service prompt is running, open a command prompt window, and then...
... prompt window, and then type sc query damdrv. Starting the background service The first time a new policy is defined and applied, the HP ProtectTools Device Locking/Auditing background service starts automatically, and it is running, click Stop. In Windows XP, click Start, click Control Panel...Procedures 91 In Windows Vista®, click Start, click Control Panel, and then click System and Maintenance. - To determine whether the device driver is displayed. NOTE: A device profile must be defined before the background service prompt is running, open a command prompt window, and then...
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... ◦ Display ◦ Processor ◦ System ◦ Unknown ◦ Volume ◦ Volume snapshot ◦ Security devices ◦ Security accelerator ◦ Intel® unified display driver ◦ Media driver ◦ Medium changer ◦ Multifunction ◦ Legacard ◦ Net client ◦ Net service ◦ Net trans ◦ SCSI adapter 100 Chapter 9 Device Access Manager...
... ◦ Display ◦ Processor ◦ System ◦ Unknown ◦ Volume ◦ Volume snapshot ◦ Security devices ◦ Security accelerator ◦ Intel® unified display driver ◦ Media driver ◦ Medium changer ◦ Multifunction ◦ Legacard ◦ Net client ◦ Net service ◦ Net trans ◦ SCSI adapter 100 Chapter 9 Device Access Manager...
Getting Started HP Notebook
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...the hard drive 38 Removing the hard drive ...38 Installing a hard drive ...40 Adding or replacing memory modules 42 Updating programs and drivers ...45 Cleaning your computer ...45 Cleaning products ...45 Cleaning procedures ...45 Cleaning the display 45 Cleaning the sides and cover 46 Cleaning... the TouchPad and keyboard 46 6 Backup and recovery ...47 Creating recovery media with HP Recovery Disc Creator 48 Creating recovery media ...48 Backing up your information ...49 Performing a system recovery ...50 Using the Windows recovery ...
...the hard drive 38 Removing the hard drive ...38 Installing a hard drive ...40 Adding or replacing memory modules 42 Updating programs and drivers ...45 Cleaning your computer ...45 Cleaning products ...45 Cleaning procedures ...45 Cleaning the display 45 Cleaning the sides and cover 46 Cleaning... the TouchPad and keyboard 46 6 Backup and recovery ...47 Creating recovery media with HP Recovery Disc Creator 48 Creating recovery media ...48 Backing up your information ...49 Performing a system recovery ...50 Using the Windows recovery ...
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... help you perform various tasks. Finding information The computer comes with several resources to http://www.hp.com/ergo. 2 Chapter 1 Welcome Resources For information about Setup Instructions poster ● How ... to perform a backup and recovery ● How to contact customer support ● Computer specifications HP Notebook Reference Guide ● Power management features To access this guide: ● How to maximize... and follow the on-screen instructions. or region-specific support, go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or ● How to create a wired and/or...
... help you perform various tasks. Finding information The computer comes with several resources to http://www.hp.com/ergo. 2 Chapter 1 Welcome Resources For information about Setup Instructions poster ● How ... to perform a backup and recovery ● How to contact customer support ● Computer specifications HP Notebook Reference Guide ● Power management features To access this guide: ● How to maximize... and follow the on-screen instructions. or region-specific support, go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or ● How to create a wired and/or...
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... Turn off the notebook or tablet PC. Disconnect external power. Disconnect all powered external devices. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you update your programs and drivers on a regular basis with mild soap solution ● Dry microfiber cleaning cloth or a chamois (static-free...To prevent electric shock or damage to components, do not attempt to clean your notebook or tablet PC. Updating programs and drivers 45 Cleaning your computer ● Cleaning products ● Cleaning procedures Cleaning products Use the following cleaning products: Strong solvents,...
... Turn off the notebook or tablet PC. Disconnect external power. Disconnect all powered external devices. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you update your programs and drivers on a regular basis with mild soap solution ● Dry microfiber cleaning cloth or a chamois (static-free...To prevent electric shock or damage to components, do not attempt to clean your notebook or tablet PC. Updating programs and drivers 45 Cleaning your computer ● Cleaning products ● Cleaning procedures Cleaning products Use the following cleaning products: Strong solvents,...
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... programs installed at the factory, and then configures the settings for burning the recovery media. 4. Thereafter, the option to create that the HP Software Setup utility installs drivers and applications. Select Driver DVD or Windows DVD. 3. This recovery media performs a system recovery if the hard drive becomes corrupted. A system recovery reinstalls the original...
... programs installed at the factory, and then configures the settings for burning the recovery media. 4. Thereafter, the option to create that the HP Software Setup utility installs drivers and applications. Select Driver DVD or Windows DVD. 3. This recovery media performs a system recovery if the hard drive becomes corrupted. A system recovery reinstalls the original...