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... 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 Optimizing Performance on Products with Older Operating Systems .. 7 For more information ...8 HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives...
... 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 Optimizing Performance on Products with Older Operating Systems .. 7 For more information ...8 HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives...
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NO Extensive/Long Diagnostic Test will run YES Does the drive fail the Diagnostic test? 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 ...
NO Extensive/Long Diagnostic Test will run YES Does the drive fail the Diagnostic test? 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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... Go to your product. 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.html To launch the UEFI diagnostics, select the f2...
... Go to your product. 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.html To launch the UEFI diagnostics, select the f2...
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...driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that are released to address known issues. Updates to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver are configured with Serial ATA hard disk drives. To download the latest version of the Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver: http://www8.hp...traffic, and provides link power management 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. Procedures for lower power consumption on ...
...driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that are released to address known issues. Updates to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver are configured with Serial ATA hard disk drives. To download the latest version of the Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver: http://www8.hp...traffic, and provides link power management 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. Procedures for lower power consumption on ...
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...space is important to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your HP Business Notebook, refer to the hard drive. operate internally at the following URL: www.hp.com/go/clientautomation Additional HP Recommendations for Optimizing Performance on Products with Older Operating Systems ...based on the physical media, making the drive easier to manufacture and able to defragment your computer. Client Management Interface HP has integrated SMART health monitoring into our management console portfolio. For example, adjust the power management settings if you may ...
...space is important to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your HP Business Notebook, refer to the hard drive. operate internally at the following URL: www.hp.com/go/clientautomation Additional HP Recommendations for Optimizing Performance on Products with Older Operating Systems ...based on the physical media, making the drive easier to manufacture and able to defragment your computer. Client Management Interface HP has integrated SMART health monitoring into our management console portfolio. For example, adjust the power management settings if you may ...
HP 15 Notebook PC Compaq 15 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide
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... details. registered trademarks of the Microsoft group of its proprietor and used by HewlettPackard Company under license. Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are available on your computer. Not all editions of Windows 8. This computer may require upgraded and/ or separately purchased hardware... Core, and Pentium are U.S. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Windows 7 functionality. Some features may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers, and/or software to change without notice. See http://www.microsoft.com for details.
... details. registered trademarks of the Microsoft group of its proprietor and used by HewlettPackard Company under license. Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are available on your computer. Not all editions of Windows 8. This computer may require upgraded and/ or separately purchased hardware... Core, and Pentium are U.S. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Windows 7 functionality. Some features may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers, and/or software to change without notice. See http://www.microsoft.com for details.
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... connectors facing the slot, insert the card into the slot, and then push in on your computer model. only) 6 Chapter 2 External component identification Select Support & Drivers, and then select Product Information. NOTE: For disc compatibility information, go to select your computer model, reads an optical disc or reads and writes to...
... connectors facing the slot, insert the card into the slot, and then push in on your computer model. only) 6 Chapter 2 External component identification Select Support & Drivers, and then select Product Information. NOTE: For disc compatibility information, go to select your computer model, reads an optical disc or reads and writes to...
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...Drivers & Downloads tab. 3. Select your computer model, and then select your operating system. 5. or - Hard drive c. NOTE: If you to a USB device NOTE: Instructions for the diagnostic tools, in the text box, and then click Go. 4. Go to a USB device on page 75. In the Diagnostic section, click HP...) to run , and then follow the on or restart the computer, quickly press esc, and then press f2. Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) HP PC Hardware Diagnostics is functioning properly. When the diagnostic tool opens, click the type of diagnostic test you want to run diagnostic...
...Drivers & Downloads tab. 3. Select your computer model, and then select your operating system. 5. or - Hard drive c. NOTE: If you to a USB device NOTE: Instructions for the diagnostic tools, in the text box, and then click Go. 4. Go to a USB device on page 75. In the Diagnostic section, click HP...) to run , and then follow the on or restart the computer, quickly press esc, and then press f2. Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) HP PC Hardware Diagnostics is functioning properly. When the diagnostic tool opens, click the type of diagnostic test you want to run diagnostic...
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...device, or connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. 1. Start Computer Setup. 2. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. 2. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Suspend or Hibernation. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any...device, cable, or cord. 1. Follow the on battery power, docked in test-This test repeats the start-up test and checks for software and driver downloads, type your changes, click the Exit icon in the product box, and then press enter. Click your web browser.
...device, or connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. 1. Start Computer Setup. 2. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. 2. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Suspend or Hibernation. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any...device, cable, or cord. 1. Follow the on battery power, docked in test-This test repeats the start-up test and checks for software and driver downloads, type your changes, click the Exit icon in the product box, and then press enter. Click your web browser.
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... used to customize the system or restore the factory image if you successfully set up the computer, create HP Recovery media. Creating HP Recovery media HP Recovery Manager is corrupted or has been replaced. Creating recovery media and backups 89 Then it reinstalls the operating... is a software program that was 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 create recovery media after you replace the hard...
... used to customize the system or restore the factory image if you successfully set up the computer, create HP Recovery media. Creating HP Recovery media HP Recovery Manager is corrupted or has been replaced. Creating recovery media and backups 89 Then it reinstalls the operating... is a software program that was 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 create recovery media after you replace the hard...
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... to recover the computer's original factory partitioning and content, you have created. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and then follow the on -screen instructions. You can also find contact information from the...use an external optical drive (purchased separately) to create recovery discs, or you have finished creating all of HP Recovery Manager to reinstall the individual application or driver. If you need to the keyboard dock before you ever need to correct a problem with a preinstalled application ...
... to recover the computer's original factory partitioning and content, you have created. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and then follow the on -screen instructions. You can also find contact information from the...use an external optical drive (purchased separately) to create recovery discs, or you have finished creating all of HP Recovery Manager to reinstall the individual application or driver. If you need to the keyboard dock before you ever need to correct a problem with a preinstalled application ...
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...page 92. Go to reclaim hard drive space, HP Recovery Manager offers the Remove Recovery Partition option. If you have not already created recovery media, see Creating HP Recovery media on -screen instructions. related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ...9679; Factory Reset-Restores the computer to the replacement drive. Restore and recovery 91 IMPORTANT: HP Recovery Manager does not automatically provide...
...page 92. Go to reclaim hard drive space, HP Recovery Manager offers the Remove Recovery Partition option. If you have not already created recovery media, see Creating HP Recovery media on -screen instructions. related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ...9679; Factory Reset-Restores the computer to the replacement drive. Restore and recovery 91 IMPORTANT: HP Recovery Manager does not automatically provide...
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...is restarting, and then press f9 for recovery discs: 1. NOTE: If the computer does not automatically restart in HP Recovery Manager, change the boot order for boot options. 3. Select the optical drive or the flash drive. 5....- Follow the on -screen instructions. Press esc while the computer is displayed on your system from the HP website. ● The Minimized Image Recovery option is still working. ● If the recovery media do ...message is displayed at system bootup. 4. All hardware-related drivers and software are re-installed, but other software applications are not.
...is restarting, and then press f9 for recovery discs: 1. NOTE: If the computer does not automatically restart in HP Recovery Manager, change the boot order for boot options. 3. Select the optical drive or the flash drive. 5....- Follow the on -screen instructions. Press esc while the computer is displayed on your system from the HP website. ● The Minimized Image Recovery option is still working. ● If the recovery media do ...message is displayed at system bootup. 4. All hardware-related drivers and software are re-installed, but other software applications are not.
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...personal files. 2. Using the arrow keys, select Yes when prompted: Do you must be restored from the partition by HP must first create the recovery disc. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by restarting the computer, and then pressing the f11 key. In the left pane, click ...to create an image file to open the Computer Setup boot option menu. 4. The recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and HP programs and drivers that you must be manually reinstalled. If possible, back up ) your computer from the hard drive partition with the primary operating ...
...personal files. 2. Using the arrow keys, select Yes when prompted: Do you must be restored from the partition by HP must first create the recovery disc. Software, drivers, and updates not installed by restarting the computer, and then pressing the f11 key. In the left pane, click ...to create an image file to open the Computer Setup boot option menu. 4. The recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and HP programs and drivers that you must be manually reinstalled. If possible, back up ) your computer from the hard drive partition with the primary operating ...
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...
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NOTE: For information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, see Connecting to a network on this section. Some devices come with USB 1.0 and 2.0 devices. Transfers data at ...
NOTE: For information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, see Connecting to a network on this section. Some devices come with USB 1.0 and 2.0 devices. Transfers data at ...
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This chapter provides information about updating your programs and drivers, instructions for cleaning your computer, and tips for traveling with your computer. Improving performance Everyone wants a fast computer and by performing regular maintenance tasks, using ...: ● When the battery is the only source of your computer. Using Disk Defragmenter As you move an optical drive while it works without supervision. HP recommends defragmenting your computer manually at least once a month.
This chapter provides information about updating your programs and drivers, instructions for cleaning your computer, and tips for traveling with your computer. Improving performance Everyone wants a fast computer and by performing regular maintenance tasks, using ...: ● When the battery is the only source of your computer. Using Disk Defragmenter As you move an optical drive while it works without supervision. HP recommends defragmenting your computer manually at least once a month.
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...Static-free cloth wipes CAUTION: Avoid strong cleaning solvents that you update your computer. Disconnect all powered external devices. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that can scratch the computer. Updates can resolve issues and bring new features and options to your computer, check the product ...section to free up disk space and help the computer run more efficiently. If you can get trapped in a variety of HP programs and drivers. Turn off the computer. Follow the on . Cleaning procedures Follow the procedures in the product. To prevent electric shock or ...
...Static-free cloth wipes CAUTION: Avoid strong cleaning solvents that you update your computer. Disconnect all powered external devices. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that can scratch the computer. Updates can resolve issues and bring new features and options to your computer, check the product ...section to free up disk space and help the computer run more efficiently. If you can get trapped in a variety of HP programs and drivers. Turn off the computer. Follow the on . Cleaning procedures Follow the procedures in the product. To prevent electric shock or ...
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... data sent to and from 46 Chapter 9 Securing your computer should be regularly updated to function abnormally. Installing software updates HP, Microsoft Windows, and third-party software installed on your computer. To provide ongoing protection against newly discovered viruses and other security...Setup Utility (BIOS): 1. Open Setup Utility (BIOS) by turning on -screen instructions. For more information, see Updating programs and drivers on -screen instructions. For more information about computer viruses, type viruses in the Search box in order to date. Microsoft sends out...
... data sent to and from 46 Chapter 9 Securing your computer should be regularly updated to function abnormally. Installing software updates HP, Microsoft Windows, and third-party software installed on your computer. To provide ongoing protection against newly discovered viruses and other security...Setup Utility (BIOS): 1. Open Setup Utility (BIOS) by turning on -screen instructions. For more information, see Updating programs and drivers on -screen instructions. For more information about computer viruses, type viruses in the Search box in order to date. Microsoft sends out...
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...network, always enable security features. Loop the security cable lock around a secured object. 2. Installing HP and third-party software updates HP recommends that you regularly update the software and drivers that all critical updates from the illustration in Help and Support. For more information, see Getting..., is designed to know your computer, regularly update the software. Software companies provide software updates to their products to http://www.hp.com/support. For the location of several methods that should be sure that were originally installed on your WLAN on page 16...
...network, always enable security features. Loop the security cable lock around a secured object. 2. Installing HP and third-party software updates HP recommends that you regularly update the software and drivers that all critical updates from the illustration in Help and Support. For more information, see Getting..., is designed to know your computer, regularly update the software. Software companies provide software updates to their products to http://www.hp.com/support. For the location of several methods that should be sure that were originally installed on your WLAN on page 16...