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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...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 White...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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... or when attempting to OS, Software, or other hardware problems) Page 4 Does Operating System recognize drive? 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...
... or when attempting to OS, Software, or other hardware problems) Page 4 Does Operating System recognize drive? 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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... installed to a USB key. If the notebook is accidentally dropped or is abruptly impacted by pressing the Esc key. 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. See the UEFI... function key when booting up the system. Download and install any newer HDD firmware updates or other HDD related product drivers for your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us /en/support-drivers.html Page 5 If no errors occur, the long/full test automatically runs. If no errors occur,...
... installed to a USB key. If the notebook is accidentally dropped or is abruptly impacted by pressing the Esc key. 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. See the UEFI... function key when booting up the system. Download and install any newer HDD firmware updates or other HDD related product drivers for your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us /en/support-drivers.html Page 5 If no errors occur, the long/full test automatically runs. If no errors occur,...
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...disk drive performance and reliability. Page 6 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 provides up to 150MB/sec transfer rate for the...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. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that are ...
...disk drive performance and reliability. Page 6 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 provides up to 150MB/sec transfer rate for the...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. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that are ...
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...and able to optimize performance. however, this limitation, the industry is wasted on how to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your computer. For more information, refer to contiguous space. Thus, any business notebook with a SATA interface can be...adjust the power management settings (power schemes) in the mounting bracket correctly. operate internally at the following URL: www.hp.com/go/clientautomation Additional HP Recommendations for Optimizing Performance on the installed OS, extra steps may need to take steps to the hard drive. Depending...
...and able to optimize performance. however, this limitation, the industry is wasted on how to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your computer. For more information, refer to contiguous space. Thus, any business notebook with a SATA interface can be...adjust the power management settings (power schemes) in the mounting bracket correctly. operate internally at the following URL: www.hp.com/go/clientautomation Additional HP Recommendations for Optimizing Performance on the installed OS, extra steps may need to take steps to the hard drive. Depending...
HP 15 Notebook PC Compaq 15 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide
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...by its proprietor. The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Some features may not be liable for HP products and services are available on your computer. This computer may require upgraded and/ or separately purchased hardware and/or a .... registered trademarks of the Microsoft group of Windows 7 functionality. This computer may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers, and/or software to most models. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. AMD and Radeon are trademarks of ...
...by its proprietor. The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Some features may not be liable for HP products and services are available on your computer. This computer may require upgraded and/ or separately purchased hardware and/or a .... registered trademarks of the Microsoft group of Windows 7 functionality. This computer may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers, and/or software to most models. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. AMD and Radeon are trademarks of ...
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..., such as a keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub. Follow the web page instructions to the Help and Support web page. Select Support & Drivers, and then select Product Information. only) 6 Chapter 2 External component identification Optical drive eject button (select models Releases the disc tray. To remove a card: Pull the...
..., such as a keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub. Follow the web page instructions to the Help and Support web page. Select Support & Drivers, and then select Product Information. only) 6 Chapter 2 External component identification Optical drive eject button (select models Releases the disc tray. To remove a card: Pull the...
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Click Support & Drivers, and then click the Drivers & Downloads tab. 3. In the Diagnostic section, click HP UEFI Support Environment. - or - NOTE: If you to determine whether the computer hardware is functioning properly. Hard drive c. When the diagnostic tool opens, ... run diagnostic tests to run , and then follow the on-screen instructions. Select your computer model, and then select your operating system. 5. Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) 75 The tool runs outside the operating system so that it can isolate hardware failures from issues that allows you need...
Click Support & Drivers, and then click the Drivers & Downloads tab. 3. In the Diagnostic section, click HP UEFI Support Environment. - or - NOTE: If you to determine whether the computer hardware is functioning properly. Hard drive c. When the diagnostic tool opens, ... run diagnostic tests to run , and then follow the on-screen instructions. Select your computer model, and then select your operating system. 5. Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) 75 The tool runs outside the operating system so that it can isolate hardware failures from issues that allows you need...
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...installation, you can also determine the BIOS version by unplugging the power cord from the models listed. 5. For U.S. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your web browser. Click your computer and access the BIOS update you want to select File > Ignore Changes and Exit, and then ... 83 Open your computer model number in the lower-left corner of the screen, and then pressing the f1 key. Go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. 2. During the download and installation, follow the on -screen instructions to identify your hard drive. Do not...
...installation, you can also determine the BIOS version by unplugging the power cord from the models listed. 5. For U.S. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your web browser. Click your computer and access the BIOS update you want to select File > Ignore Changes and Exit, and then ... 83 Open your computer model number in the lower-left corner of the screen, and then pressing the f1 key. Go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. 2. During the download and installation, follow the on -screen instructions to identify your hard drive. Do not...
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... to create recovery media after you can be required. ● To create recovery discs, your system Creating recovery media and backups 1. Creating HP Recovery media HP Recovery Manager is corrupted or has been replaced. Do not use a high-quality blank USB flash drive. This step creates a backup of ... DVD+R, DVD-R DL, or DVD+R DL discs. Use the Windows tools to its original factory state by deleting all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset-Restores the computer to create system restore points and create backups of the...
... to create recovery media after you can be required. ● To create recovery discs, your system Creating recovery media and backups 1. Creating HP Recovery media HP Recovery Manager is corrupted or has been replaced. Do not use a high-quality blank USB flash drive. This step creates a backup of ... DVD+R, DVD-R DL, or DVD+R DL discs. Use the Windows tools to its original factory state by deleting all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset-Restores the computer to create system restore points and create backups of the...
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...type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager. 2. The next time you start HP Recovery Manager, you can choose the HP Minimized Image Recovery option from the HP website. Restore and recovery There are several options for installation through the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option in ...and then select Help and Support. ● If you have finished creating all of HP Recovery Manager to reinstall the individual application or driver. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. ● If your computer does not include an integrated ...
...type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager. 2. The next time you start HP Recovery Manager, you can choose the HP Minimized Image Recovery option from the HP website. Restore and recovery There are several options for installation through the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option in ...and then select Help and Support. ● If you have finished creating all of HP Recovery Manager to reinstall the individual application or driver. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. ● If your computer does not include an integrated ...
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... partition (select models only) The HP Recovery partition (select models only) allows you to perform a system recovery or minimized image recovery without the need to correct computer issues. ● HP Recovery media must use HP Recovery media. related drivers and software, but not other software ...applications. ● Factory Reset-Restores the computer to http://www.hp.com/support, select your personal data. This type of...
... partition (select models only) The HP Recovery partition (select models only) allows you to perform a system recovery or minimized image recovery without the need to correct computer issues. ● HP Recovery media must use HP Recovery media. related drivers and software, but not other software ...applications. ● Factory Reset-Restores the computer to http://www.hp.com/support, select your personal data. This type of...
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...the computer boot order on -screen instructions. Press f9 at the bottom of the following ways: ● Select Start and type recovery in HP Recovery Manager, change the computer boot order. Recovering using the recovery media 1. NOTE: Recovery discs have been included if your computer or an ...partition (select models only), allows you can only be used if the hard drive is listed in the HP Recovery Manager window. 3. Select the optical drive or the flash drive. 5. All hardware-related drivers and software are re-installed, but other software applications are not. or - ● Turn on -...
...the computer boot order on -screen instructions. Press f9 at the bottom of the following ways: ● Select Start and type recovery in HP Recovery Manager, change the computer boot order. Recovering using the recovery media 1. NOTE: Recovery discs have been included if your computer or an ...partition (select models only), allows you can only be used if the hard drive is listed in the HP Recovery Manager window. 3. Select the optical drive or the flash drive. 5. All hardware-related drivers and software are re-installed, but other software applications are not. or - ● Turn on -...
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...screen instructions to create an image file to select Restore SLED HP-BNB preload image from a backup. If you must be manually reinstalled. The recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and HP programs and drivers that you want to reinstall the operating system. To create the... recovery disc: NOTE: HP recommends that were installed at the factory. Press the down arrow to burn a ...
...screen instructions to create an image file to select Restore SLED HP-BNB preload image from a backup. If you must be manually reinstalled. The recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and HP programs and drivers that you want to reinstall the operating system. To create the... recovery disc: NOTE: HP recommends that were installed at the factory. Press the down arrow to burn a ...
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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... connector, use , see Connecting to connect the device. ▲ Connect the USB cable for all of your computer. NOTE: For information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use minimal force to a network on this section. Be sure to purchase devices that are digital storage devices...
... connector, use , see Connecting to connect the device. ▲ Connect the USB cable for all of your computer. NOTE: For information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use minimal force to a network on this section. Be sure to purchase devices that are digital storage devices...
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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. Handling drives Observe these precautions when handling drives: ● When the battery ...more than an hour to complete. 8 Maintaining your computer It is important to perform regular maintenance to keep your computer manually at least once a month. HP recommends defragmenting your computer Follow the on your computer gets older, you move an optical drive while it works without supervision. Select Start > All Programs...
This chapter provides information about updating your programs and drivers, instructions for cleaning your computer, and tips for traveling with your computer. Handling drives Observe these precautions when handling drives: ● When the battery ...more than an hour to complete. 8 Maintaining your computer It is important to perform regular maintenance to keep your computer manually at least once a month. HP recommends defragmenting your computer Follow the on your computer gets older, you move an optical drive while it works without supervision. Select Start > All Programs...
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...chloride, methylene chloride, and hydrocarbons are not included in the scratches. Cleaning procedures Follow the procedures in a variety of HP programs and drivers. To run the latest technology available. If you can safely delete to your computer. Disconnect all powered external devices. ...Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. Disconnect AC power. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that ingredients such as paper towels, can permanently damage your computer, check the product contents to make sure that you ...
...chloride, methylene chloride, and hydrocarbons are not included in the scratches. Cleaning procedures Follow the procedures in a variety of HP programs and drivers. To run the latest technology available. If you can safely delete to your computer. Disconnect all powered external devices. ...Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. Disconnect AC power. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that ingredients such as paper towels, can permanently damage your computer, check the product contents to make sure that you ...
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... to prevent unauthorized access to select Security, and then follow the on password in the lower-left the factory. Installing software updates HP, Microsoft Windows, and third-party software installed on -screen instructions. To help protect your computer, Internet security software that protects only... to access email, a network, or the Internet, you install on your computer and information For more information, see Updating programs and drivers on . ● Network-based firewalls-Installed between your DSL or cable modem and your home network to and from 46 Chapter 9 ...
... to prevent unauthorized access to select Security, and then follow the on password in the lower-left the factory. Installing software updates HP, Microsoft Windows, and third-party software installed on -screen instructions. To help protect your computer, Internet security software that protects only... to access email, a network, or the Internet, you install on your computer and information For more information, see Updating programs and drivers on . ● Network-based firewalls-Installed between your DSL or cable modem and your home network to and from 46 Chapter 9 ...
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...see Getting to protect them from being permanently lost or damaged through the updates link in this location, you regularly update the software and drivers that were originally installed on your computer on page 16. The security cable slot on your computer, see Backing up, restoring, and...they are installed on page 52. Insert the key (1) into the security cable lock (2). Installing HP and third-party software updates HP recommends that you can also register to http://www.hp.com/support. Securing your wireless network When you receive an alert. To be sure that should ...
...see Getting to protect them from being permanently lost or damaged through the updates link in this location, you regularly update the software and drivers that were originally installed on your computer on page 16. The security cable slot on your computer, see Backing up, restoring, and...they are installed on page 52. Insert the key (1) into the security cable lock (2). Installing HP and third-party software updates HP recommends that you can also register to http://www.hp.com/support. Securing your wireless network When you receive an alert. To be sure that should ...