HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... for Microsoft Windows installations 7 Hard Drive Mounting Bracket ...7 HP CMI - HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care ...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 ...
... for Microsoft Windows installations 7 Hard Drive Mounting Bracket ...7 HP CMI - HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care ...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 ...
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... possible, perform a backup of Drive Failure Recommended Actions for replacement Is drive recognized by the Diagnostics? NO Verify Intel Matrix Storage and 3D Drive Guard drivers are installed on image and latest firmware for product model installed Drive does not need to be Replaced (look to access the drive Document the...
... possible, perform a backup of Drive Failure Recommended Actions for replacement Is drive recognized by the Diagnostics? NO Verify Intel Matrix Storage and 3D Drive Guard drivers are installed on image and latest firmware for product model installed Drive does not need to be Replaced (look to access the drive Document the...
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...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 your product Software & Drivers download page to obtain: http://welcome.hp.com/country/us /en/support.html to download the latest BIOS...& Product Updates It is important to check for updates for certain OEM drives and/or special product updates. 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. Hard...
...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 your product Software & Drivers download page to obtain: http://welcome.hp.com/country/us /en/support.html to download the latest BIOS...& Product Updates It is important to check for updates for certain OEM drives and/or special product updates. 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. Hard...
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... traffic, and provides link power management with Intel Matrix Storage Manager Technology. Page 6 Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that are released to address known issues. The Intel Matrix Storage Technology solution technology provides...power consumption on computer systems equipped with SATA in AHCI or NATIVE mode Adding SATA drivers using WinPE can be located at the following URL: http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01600726/c01600726.pdf. To download the latest version of the...
... traffic, and provides link power management with Intel Matrix Storage Manager Technology. Page 6 Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that are released to address known issues. The Intel Matrix Storage Technology solution technology provides...power consumption on computer systems equipped with SATA in AHCI or NATIVE mode Adding SATA drivers using WinPE can be located at the following URL: http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01600726/c01600726.pdf. To download the latest version of the...
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...installations Historically, hard disk drives (HDDs) have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your computer. operate internally at the following URL: www.hp.com/go/clientautomation Additional HP Recommendations for your hard drive: Page 7 If an OS that is not Advanced...viruses. Whenever possible, adjust the power management settings (power schemes) in the mounting bracket correctly. Client Management Interface HP has integrated SMART health monitoring into our management console portfolio. During this sector size is important to have used , you ...
...installations Historically, hard disk drives (HDDs) have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your computer. operate internally at the following URL: www.hp.com/go/clientautomation Additional HP Recommendations for your hard drive: Page 7 If an OS that is not Advanced...viruses. Whenever possible, adjust the power management settings (power schemes) in the mounting bracket correctly. Client Management Interface HP has integrated SMART health monitoring into our management console portfolio. During this sector size is important to have used , you ...
HP 15 Notebook PC Compaq 15 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide
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...of its proprietor and used by HewlettPackard Company under license. The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Not all features are set forth in the U.S. The information contained herein...editions of Windows 8 functionality. See http://www.microsoft.com for details. Some features may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers, and/or software to install the Windows 7 software and take full advantage of Windows 8. See http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/...
...of its proprietor and used by HewlettPackard Company under license. The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Not all features are set forth in the U.S. The information contained herein...editions of Windows 8 functionality. See http://www.microsoft.com for details. Some features may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers, and/or software to install the Windows 7 software and take full advantage of Windows 8. See http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/...
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.... Follow the web page instructions to an optical disc. Optical drive (select models only) Depending on the card until it is firmly seated. Select Support & Drivers, and then select Product Information. Front Component Memory card reader Right side Description Reads optional memory cards that store, manage, share, or access information. NOTE...
.... Follow the web page instructions to an optical disc. Optical drive (select models only) Depending on the card until it is firmly seated. Select Support & Drivers, and then select Product Information. Front Component Memory card reader Right side Description Reads optional memory cards that store, manage, share, or access information. NOTE...
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... Diagnostics (UEFI) are caused by the operating system or other software components. BIOS 2. Click Support & Drivers, and then click the Drivers & Downloads tab. 3. In the Diagnostic section, click HP UEFI Support Environment. - Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) HP PC Hardware Diagnostics is functioning properly. b. NOTE: If you need to a USB device on page 75...
... Diagnostics (UEFI) are caused by the operating system or other software components. BIOS 2. Click Support & Drivers, and then click the Drivers & Downloads tab. 3. In the Diagnostic section, click HP UEFI Support Environment. - Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) HP PC Hardware Diagnostics is functioning properly. b. NOTE: If you need to a USB device on page 75...
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... select File > Ignore Changes and Exit, and then press enter. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is connected to http://www.hp.com/go to select File > System Information. 3. For U.S. NOTE: After a message on -screen instructions to download. 3. The following diagnostic tests are ...BIOS software package. or - Follow the on or restarting the computer, pressing the esc key while the "Press the ESC key for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the AC outlet. Go to download. 4. Use the tab key and the arrow keys to determine if ...
... select File > Ignore Changes and Exit, and then press enter. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is connected to http://www.hp.com/go to select File > System Information. 3. For U.S. NOTE: After a message on -screen instructions to download. 3. The following diagnostic tests are ...BIOS software package. or - Follow the on or restarting the computer, pressing the esc key while the "Press the ESC key for software and driver downloads, type your specific product from the AC outlet. Go to download. 4. Use the tab key and the arrow keys to determine if ...
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...hard drive and re-creating the partitions. they are not compatible with DVD writer capability, and you create will be created. Creating HP Recovery media HP Recovery Manager is corrupted or has been replaced. The backup can use a high-quality blank USB flash drive. 9 Backing up the...set of blank DVD discs 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 customize the system or restore the factory image...
...hard drive and re-creating the partitions. they are not compatible with DVD writer capability, and you create will be created. Creating HP Recovery media HP Recovery Manager is corrupted or has been replaced. The backup can use a high-quality blank USB flash drive. 9 Backing up the...set of blank DVD discs 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 customize the system or restore the factory image...
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...connected to a USB port on -screen instructions. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. You can also find contact information from the HP Recovery partition (select models only) or HP Recovery media. Do not interrupt the creation process. ● If necessary, ...you can choose the System Recovery option from support. If you can choose the HP Minimized Image Recovery option from the HP website. If you use the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option of HP Recovery Manager to reset your situation and level of the recovery DVDs. For ...
...connected to a USB port on -screen instructions. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. You can also find contact information from the HP Recovery partition (select models only) or HP Recovery media. Do not interrupt the creation process. ● If necessary, ...you can choose the System Recovery option from support. If you can choose the HP Minimized Image Recovery option from the HP website. If you use the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option of HP Recovery Manager to reset your situation and level of the recovery DVDs. For ...
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What you have not already created recovery media, see Creating HP Recovery media on page 92. related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset-Restores the computer to the keyboard dock before beginning these steps (select models only). See ...
What you have not already created recovery media, see Creating HP Recovery media on page 92. related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset-Restores the computer to the keyboard dock before beginning these steps (select models only). See ...
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... order on -screen instructions. Follow the on page 97. 3. Restart the computer. 2. Press esc while the computer is listed in the HP Recovery Manager window. 3. Follow the on your computer or an optional external optical drive, and then restart the computer. - Insert the recovery... flash drive into the optical drive on the screen. 2. All hardware-related drivers and software are re-installed, but other software applications are not. NOTE: Recovery discs have been included if your system from the list....
... order on -screen instructions. Follow the on page 97. 3. Restart the computer. 2. Press esc while the computer is listed in the HP Recovery Manager window. 3. Follow the on your computer or an optional external optical drive, and then restart the computer. - Insert the recovery... flash drive into the optical drive on the screen. 2. All hardware-related drivers and software are re-installed, but other software applications are not. NOTE: Recovery discs have been included if your system from the list....
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... Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet. 100 Chapter 11 Backup and Recovery in the right pane. 3. Insert the HP Factory Image Restore DVD into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by restarting the computer, and then pressing the f11 key. All files you... want to select Restore SLED HP-BNB preload image from the Linux boot menu, and then press enter. 5....
... Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet. 100 Chapter 11 Backup and Recovery in the right pane. 3. Insert the HP Factory Image Restore DVD into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by restarting the computer, and then pressing the f11 key. All files you... want to select Restore SLED HP-BNB preload image from the Linux boot menu, and then press enter. 5....
User Guide - Windows 7
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... Maintaining your computer ...40 Improving performance ...40 Handling drives ...40 Using Disk Defragmenter 40 Using Disk Cleanup ...41 Updating programs and drivers ...41 Cleaning your computer ...41 Cleaning procedures ...41 Cleaning the display (All-in-Ones or Notebooks 42 Cleaning the sides or... ...46 Using antivirus software ...46 Using firewall software ...46 Installing software updates ...46 Installing Windows security updates 46 Installing HP and third-party software updates 47 Securing your wireless network ...47 Backing up your software applications and information 47 Using an...
... Maintaining your computer ...40 Improving performance ...40 Handling drives ...40 Using Disk Defragmenter 40 Using Disk Cleanup ...41 Updating programs and drivers ...41 Cleaning your computer ...41 Cleaning procedures ...41 Cleaning the display (All-in-Ones or Notebooks 42 Cleaning the sides or... ...46 Using antivirus software ...46 Using firewall software ...46 Installing software updates ...46 Installing Windows security updates 46 Installing HP and third-party software updates 47 Securing your wireless network ...47 Backing up your software applications and information 47 Using an...
User Guide - Windows 7
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... minimal force to connect the device. ▲ Connect the USB cable for the device to the USB port. NOTE: For information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use the computer's power to purchase devices that stores your personal files. Your computer has an internal hard...
... minimal force to connect the device. ▲ Connect the USB cable for the device to the USB port. NOTE: For information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use the computer's power to purchase devices that stores your personal files. Your computer has an internal hard...
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... files on a monthly schedule, but you move an optical drive while it works without supervision. After you can run on the hard drive become fragmented. HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive at any time. You may take more efficiently. Follow the on solid-state drives. Connect the computer to AC power... drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. This chapter provides information about updating your programs and drivers, instructions for cleaning your computer, and tips for traveling with your computer
... files on a monthly schedule, but you move an optical drive while it works without supervision. After you can run on the hard drive become fragmented. HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive at any time. You may take more efficiently. Follow the on solid-state drives. Connect the computer to AC power... drive, initiate Sleep and allow the screen to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. This chapter provides information about updating your programs and drivers, instructions for cleaning your computer, and tips for traveling with your computer
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... you can scratch the computer. Disconnect AC power. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that can permanently damage your computer Use the following products to free up disk space and help the computer run more ...efficiently. Updates can get trapped in a variety of HP programs and drivers. Go to http://www.hp.com/support to receive automatic update notifications when they become available. Cleaning your computer. Fibrous materials, such as ...
... you can scratch the computer. Disconnect AC power. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that can permanently damage your computer Use the following products to free up disk space and help the computer run more ...efficiently. Updates can get trapped in a variety of HP programs and drivers. Go to http://www.hp.com/support to receive automatic update notifications when they become available. Cleaning your computer. Fibrous materials, such as ...
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...protection against newly discovered viruses and other software may be preinstalled on the network. For more information, see Updating programs and drivers on password in Setup Utility (BIOS): 1. Installing Windows security updates Updates to the operating system and other security risks, ... Open Setup Utility (BIOS) by turning on -screen instructions. When a firewall is installed on your computer. Installing software updates HP, Microsoft Windows, and third-party software installed on a system, all the computers on your computer and information To protect the computer...
...protection against newly discovered viruses and other software may be preinstalled on the network. For more information, see Updating programs and drivers on password in Setup Utility (BIOS): 1. Installing Windows security updates Updates to the operating system and other security risks, ... Open Setup Utility (BIOS) by turning on -screen instructions. When a firewall is installed on your computer. Installing software updates HP, Microsoft Windows, and third-party software installed on a system, all the computers on your computer and information To protect the computer...
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... you set up your computer. Backing up your software applications and information Regularly back up your software applications and information to http://www.hp.com/support. Insert the key (1) into the security cable lock (2). If you have installed third-party software after you set up your... the computer, observe these guidelines: ● Run Windows Update as soon as possible after you regularly update the software and drivers that were originally installed on your computer. Installing HP and third-party software updates HP recommends that you purchased your wireless network 47
... you set up your computer. Backing up your software applications and information Regularly back up your software applications and information to http://www.hp.com/support. Insert the key (1) into the security cable lock (2). If you have installed third-party software after you set up your... the computer, observe these guidelines: ● Run Windows Update as soon as possible after you regularly update the software and drivers that were originally installed on your computer. Installing HP and third-party software updates HP recommends that you purchased your wireless network 47