HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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...drive's susceptibility to shock events. Shock events can fail. These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . Software issues Some hard drive performance problems appear to mimic hard drive failure, but are exposed to shock...in symptoms such as "Non-system disk" or "No boot device". These software issues include (but may actually be caused by the BIOS or operating system may include the following sections explain how to identify and possibly prevent hard drive (HDD) and Solid State Drive (SSD)...
...drive's susceptibility to shock events. Shock events can fail. These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . Software issues Some hard drive performance problems appear to mimic hard drive failure, but are exposed to shock...in symptoms such as "Non-system disk" or "No boot device". These software issues include (but may actually be caused by the BIOS or operating system may include the following sections explain how to identify and possibly prevent hard drive (HDD) and Solid State Drive (SSD)...
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...key. If the notebook is accidentally dropped or is abruptly impacted by pressing the Esc key. There are new firmware updates for your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us /en/support.html To launch the UEFI diagnostics, select the f2 function key when booting up the system.... drive (HDD) by pressing the Esc key. attribute checking automatically runs. If a fault is available through the commercial notebook system BIOS. Additional information can be found at any way damage an SSD if installed. Download and install any faults and issues that can cause the ...
...key. If the notebook is accidentally dropped or is abruptly impacted by pressing the Esc key. There are new firmware updates for your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us /en/support.html To launch the UEFI diagnostics, select the f2 function key when booting up the system.... drive (HDD) by pressing the Esc key. attribute checking automatically runs. If a fault is available through the commercial notebook system BIOS. Additional information can be found at any way damage an SSD if installed. Download and install any faults and issues that can cause the ...
HP Notebook Reference Guide
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... a BIOS administrator password 54 Managing a DriveLock password 55 Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLock 55 Entering an Automatic DriveLock password 55 Removing Automatic DriveLock protection 56 Using the 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...
... a BIOS administrator password 54 Managing a DriveLock password 55 Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLock 55 Entering an Automatic DriveLock password 55 Removing Automatic DriveLock protection 56 Using the 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...
HP Notebook Reference Guide
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... Setup 65 Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup 66 Updating the BIOS ...67 Downloading SoftPaqs to update the BIOS 67 Creating a bootable USB flash drive using a SoftPaq 67 BIOS management using system diagnostics 67 Using f10 setup to update the BIOS 68 Determining the BIOS version 68 Downloading a BIOS update 69 BIOS Setup Menu ...69 Main menu ...70 Security menu 70...
... Setup 65 Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup 66 Updating the BIOS ...67 Downloading SoftPaqs to update the BIOS 67 Creating a bootable USB flash drive using a SoftPaq 67 BIOS management using system diagnostics 67 Using f10 setup to update the BIOS 68 Determining the BIOS version 68 Downloading a BIOS update 69 BIOS Setup Menu ...69 Main menu ...70 Security menu 70...
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...Unauthorized access to data Windows user password ● Firewall software ● Windows updates ● Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools Unauthorized access to Computer Setup settings and other BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup* system identification information Unauthorized removal of the computer Security... pointing device (TouchPad, pointing stick, or USB mouse) or the keyboard to its normal HP ProtectTools functions. You can be enabled in Computer Setup to provide BIOS password protection in a file on how you must answer security questions to reveal the password...
...Unauthorized access to data Windows user password ● Firewall software ● Windows updates ● Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools Unauthorized access to Computer Setup settings and other BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup* system identification information Unauthorized removal of the computer Security... pointing device (TouchPad, pointing stick, or USB mouse) or the keyboard to its normal HP ProtectTools functions. You can be enabled in Computer Setup to provide BIOS password protection in a file on how you must answer security questions to reveal the password...
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... below: 1. Download the SoftPaq from the menu and then select Update BIOS. Navigate to your computer (or USB flash drive). 2. To install BIOS updates from the HP website, follow the on the HP website are packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Click BIOS Management from the HP website. Using Computer Setup 67 Turn the computer off and on...
... below: 1. Download the SoftPaq from the menu and then select Update BIOS. Navigate to your computer (or USB flash drive). 2. To install BIOS updates from the HP website, follow the on the HP website are packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Click BIOS Management from the HP website. Using Computer Setup 67 Turn the computer off and on...
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...then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for example, 68CDD.sig). Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on -screen instructions. - BIOS version information (also known as the .bin file (for Startup Menu" message is installed on... the screen. 7. Use the tab key and the arrow keys to the Hewlett-Packard\BIOS\New\ folder in Windows) or by using Computer Setup. 1. Download the SoftPaq from the HP website. Copy the renamed file to the folder located in c:\swsetup that the UEFI system...
...then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for example, 68CDD.sig). Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on -screen instructions. - BIOS version information (also known as the .bin file (for Startup Menu" message is installed on... the screen. 7. Use the tab key and the arrow keys to the Hewlett-Packard\BIOS\New\ folder in Windows) or by using Computer Setup. 1. Download the SoftPaq from the HP website. Copy the renamed file to the folder located in c:\swsetup that the UEFI system...
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...open the folder on your hard drive that are displayed, follow these steps: a. Using Computer Setup 69 Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on battery power, docked in this path when you want to an optional power source. During the download ...reduce the risk of damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is connected to the location on your hard drive where the BIOS update is downloaded. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. Follow any...
...open the folder on your hard drive that are displayed, follow these steps: a. Using Computer Setup 69 Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on battery power, docked in this path when you want to an optional power source. During the download ...reduce the risk of damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is connected to the location on your hard drive where the BIOS update is downloaded. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. Follow any...
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...low battery levels 25 replacing 27 storing 26 Battery Check 25 battery information, finding 24 battery power 24 battery temperature 26 BIOS determining version 68 downloading an update 69 updating 67 Bluetooth device 2, 9 boot devices, enabling 73 buttons media 14 power 20 volume 15 C cables 1394 37 ...eSATA 38 USB 36 caring for your computer 60 changing boot order 74 checking audio functions 15 cleaning your computer 60 Computer Setup BIOS administrator ...
...low battery levels 25 replacing 27 storing 26 Battery Check 25 battery information, finding 24 battery power 24 battery temperature 26 BIOS determining version 68 downloading an update 69 updating 67 Bluetooth device 2, 9 boot devices, enabling 73 buttons media 14 power 20 volume 15 C cables 1394 37 ...eSATA 38 USB 36 caring for your computer 60 changing boot order 74 checking audio functions 15 cleaning your computer 60 Computer Setup BIOS administrator ...
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...21 high-definition devices, connecting 18, 19 hotkeys, media 14 HP 3D DriveGuard 44 HP Connection Manager 4 HP Mobile Broadband Module 7, 8 HP Power Assistant 24 HP ProtectTools Security Manager 59 HP USB Ethernet Adapter, connecting 13 hubs 35 I icons network 2...optical disc inserting 45 removing 46 optical drive 40 optional external devices, using 39 P passwords administrator 52 BIOS administrator 53 DriveLock 55 user 52 ports expansion 40 external monitor 16 HDMI 18 Intel Wireless Display 19 ... 34 inserting 35 removing 35 software antivirus 58 critical updates 58 Disk Cleanup 43 Index 81
...21 high-definition devices, connecting 18, 19 hotkeys, media 14 HP 3D DriveGuard 44 HP Connection Manager 4 HP Mobile Broadband Module 7, 8 HP Power Assistant 24 HP ProtectTools Security Manager 59 HP USB Ethernet Adapter, connecting 13 hubs 35 I icons network 2...optical disc inserting 45 removing 46 optical drive 40 optional external devices, using 39 P passwords administrator 52 BIOS administrator 53 DriveLock 55 user 52 ports expansion 40 external monitor 16 HDMI 18 Intel Wireless Display 19 ... 34 inserting 35 removing 35 software antivirus 58 critical updates 58 Disk Cleanup 43 Index 81
Getting Started HP Notebook
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... and Support ● Operating system information To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and ● Software, driver, and BIOS updates Support. ● Troubleshooting tools NOTE: For country- Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices ● Regulatory and safety information To access this... Support > User Guides. - or region-specific support, go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or ● How to contact customer support ● Computer specifications HP Notebook Reference Guide ● Power management features To access this guide: ●...
... and Support ● Operating system information To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and ● Software, driver, and BIOS updates Support. ● Troubleshooting tools NOTE: For country- Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices ● Regulatory and safety information To access this... Support > User Guides. - or region-specific support, go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or ● How to contact customer support ● Computer specifications HP Notebook Reference Guide ● Power management features To access this guide: ●...
HP Notebook User Guide - Linux
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...Using passwords ...68 Setting passwords in the operating system 68 Setting passwords in Computer Setup 68 Managing a BIOS administrator password 69 Entering a BIOS administrator password 69 Managing a Computer Setup DriveLock password 70 Managing a DriveLock password 70 Entering a DriveLock password...Setup (BIOS) and Advanced System Diagnostics 77 Starting Computer Setup ...77 Using Computer Setup ...77 Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup 77 Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup 78 Updating the BIOS ...79 Determining the BIOS version 79 Downloading a BIOS update 79 Using...
...Using passwords ...68 Setting passwords in the operating system 68 Setting passwords in Computer Setup 68 Managing a BIOS administrator password 69 Entering a BIOS administrator password 69 Managing a Computer Setup DriveLock password 70 Managing a DriveLock password 70 Entering a DriveLock password...Setup (BIOS) and Advanced System Diagnostics 77 Starting Computer Setup ...77 Using Computer Setup ...77 Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup 77 Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup 78 Updating the BIOS ...79 Determining the BIOS version 79 Downloading a BIOS update 79 Using...
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or - Go to help ● Software, driver, and BIOS updates ● Accessories available for the device 2 Chapter 1 Welcome HP Web site To access this guide, double-click the HP Documents ● Electrical and mechanical safety information icon located on the desktop. - Finding ...● Computer utilities Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices ● Regulatory and safety information To access the notices, double-click the HP Documents icon located on the desktop. ● Battery disposal information Safety & Comfort Guide ● Proper workstation setup, posture, health,...
or - Go to help ● Software, driver, and BIOS updates ● Accessories available for the device 2 Chapter 1 Welcome HP Web site To access this guide, double-click the HP Documents ● Electrical and mechanical safety information icon located on the desktop. - Finding ...● Computer utilities Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices ● Regulatory and safety information To access the notices, double-click the HP Documents icon located on the desktop. ● Battery disposal information Safety & Comfort Guide ● Proper workstation setup, posture, health,...
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...Protecting the computer 67 The operating system offers certain security features. When using passwords Unauthorized access to Computer Setup (f10) BIOS Administrator password in Computer Setup* Unauthorized access to the contents of a hard drive DriveLock password in Computer Setup* Unauthorized...internal network adapter Unauthorized access to data Boot options feature in Computer Setup* ● Firewall software ● Operating system updates Unauthorized access to use the keys on or restarted. 10 Security Protecting the computer NOTE: Security solutions are listed in ...
...Protecting the computer 67 The operating system offers certain security features. When using passwords Unauthorized access to Computer Setup (f10) BIOS Administrator password in Computer Setup* Unauthorized access to the contents of a hard drive DriveLock password in Computer Setup* Unauthorized...internal network adapter Unauthorized access to data Boot options feature in Computer Setup* ● Firewall software ● Operating system updates Unauthorized access to use the keys on or restarted. 10 Security Protecting the computer NOTE: Security solutions are listed in ...
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... To exit Computer Setup without saving your changes, click the Exit icon in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on the HP Web site. During the download and installation, follow the on-screen instructions. - Follow the on the computer, you need to know...
... To exit Computer Setup without saving your changes, click the Exit icon in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on the HP Web site. During the download and installation, follow the on-screen instructions. - Follow the on the computer, you need to know...
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... replacing 43 storing 46 temperature 46 battery bay 19 battery light 13, 16 battery release latch 19 BIOS determining version 79 downloading an update 79 updating 79 BIOS administrator password creating 69 entering 69 managing 69 Bluetooth device 27 Bluetooth label 91 boot devices, enabling... handling 49 hard 63 optical 63 E electrostatic discharge 96 embedded numeric keypad keys, identifying 10 embedded numeric keypad, identifying 30 entering a BIOS administrator password 69 external devices 63 external drive 63 external monitor port 15, 16, 37 F fingerprint reader 74 identifying 8, 9 firewall ...
... replacing 43 storing 46 temperature 46 battery bay 19 battery light 13, 16 battery release latch 19 BIOS determining version 79 downloading an update 79 updating 79 BIOS administrator password creating 69 entering 69 managing 69 Bluetooth device 27 Bluetooth label 91 boot devices, enabling... handling 49 hard 63 optical 63 E electrostatic discharge 96 embedded numeric keypad keys, identifying 10 embedded numeric keypad, identifying 30 entering a BIOS administrator password 69 external devices 63 external drive 63 external monitor port 15, 16, 37 F fingerprint reader 74 identifying 8, 9 firewall ...
HP ProBook 4540s Notebook PC HP ProBook 4440s Notebook PC HP ProBook 4441s Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... 105 Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup 106 Updating the BIOS ...107 Downloading SoftPaqs to update the BIOS 107 BIOS management using system diagnostics 107 Using f10 setup to update the BIOS 107 Determining the BIOS version 108 Downloading a BIOS update 109 BIOS Setup Menu ...109 Main menu ...110 Security...DVD±R/RW DL Drive 117 Specification information in Device Manager 118 7 Backup and recovery ...119 Creating recovery media with HP Recovery Disc Creator 120 Creating recovery media 120 Backing up your information ...121 Performing a system recovery ...122 Using the ...
... 105 Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup 106 Updating the BIOS ...107 Downloading SoftPaqs to update the BIOS 107 BIOS management using system diagnostics 107 Using f10 setup to update the BIOS 107 Determining the BIOS version 108 Downloading a BIOS update 109 BIOS Setup Menu ...109 Main menu ...110 Security...DVD±R/RW DL Drive 117 Specification information in Device Manager 118 7 Backup and recovery ...119 Creating recovery media with HP Recovery Disc Creator 120 Creating recovery media 120 Backing up your information ...121 Performing a system recovery ...122 Using the ...
HP ProBook 4540s Notebook PC HP ProBook 4440s Notebook PC HP ProBook 4441s Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... the renamed file to your computer (or USB flash drive). 2. NOTE: Verify that corresponds to the Hewlett-Packard\BIOS\New\ folder in either the HP_Tools partition of updating the BIOS. To install BIOS updates from the HP website. Navigate to the folder located in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Navigate to the folder located in c:\swsetup that...
... the renamed file to your computer (or USB flash drive). 2. NOTE: Verify that corresponds to the Hewlett-Packard\BIOS\New\ folder in either the HP_Tools partition of updating the BIOS. To install BIOS updates from the HP website. Navigate to the folder located in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Navigate to the folder located in c:\swsetup that...
HP ProBook 4540s Notebook PC HP ProBook 4440s Notebook PC HP ProBook 4441s Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you need to select File > System Information. 3. 5. Press f10 to update the BIOS. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on -screen instructions. - Start Computer Setup. 2. or - Restart the computer, ...icon in the lower-left corner of the hard drive, or the USB flash drive. 6. Click Update System BIOS, and then click Accept to enter Computer Setup. 8. BIOS version information (also known as the .bin file (for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the ...
...displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you need to select File > System Information. 3. 5. Press f10 to update the BIOS. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on -screen instructions. - Start Computer Setup. 2. or - Restart the computer, ...icon in the lower-left corner of the hard drive, or the USB flash drive. 6. Click Update System BIOS, and then click Accept to enter Computer Setup. 8. BIOS version information (also known as the .bin file (for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the ...
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... 1. NOTE: After a message on your computer to install the update. Identify the BIOS update that are displayed on -screen instructions to download your hard drive where the BIOS update is later than the BIOS version currently installed on the screen reports a successful installation, you ...download. 3. b. Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is connected to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is running on your hard drive. ...
... 1. NOTE: After a message on your computer to install the update. Identify the BIOS update that are displayed on -screen instructions to download your hard drive where the BIOS update is later than the BIOS version currently installed on the screen reports a successful installation, you ...download. 3. b. Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is connected to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is running on your hard drive. ...