HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... drivers to RIS (Remote Installation Service) installation points include: Adding SATA drivers to installation CDs, building an image, and switching to SATA AHCI mode Using Sysprep with Intel® Application Accelerator drivers. Intel Matrix Storage Manager Driver provides support for the SATA Advanced Host Controller (AHCI) Interface. Page 6 The latest device driver versions address multiple known issues that could affect hard disk drive performance and reliability. To download...
... drivers to RIS (Remote Installation Service) installation points include: Adding SATA drivers to installation CDs, building an image, and switching to SATA AHCI mode Using Sysprep with Intel® Application Accelerator drivers. Intel Matrix Storage Manager Driver provides support for the SATA Advanced Host Controller (AHCI) Interface. Page 6 The latest device driver versions address multiple known issues that could affect hard disk drive performance and reliability. To download...
HP 2000 Notebook PC Compaq Presario CQ58 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide
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... recorded earlier, open the folder on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Follow the on the screen after it to download your hard drive where the BIOS update is downloaded. If the update is more recent than your BIOS, make a note of the path to the location on the screen reports a successful installation, you connect your hard drive that contains the update. 4. From the Start screen, type e, and...
... recorded earlier, open the folder on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Follow the on the screen after it to download your hard drive where the BIOS update is downloaded. If the update is more recent than your BIOS, make a note of the path to the location on the screen reports a successful installation, you connect your hard drive that contains the update. 4. From the Start screen, type e, and...
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... the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. 3. NOTE: File History is a software program that you must be connected to reset the computer by default, so you backed up files from the HP website. Creating recovery media HP Recovery Manager is not enabled by reinstalling Windows or choose to perform system recovery if the hard drive becomes corrupted. As you add hardware and software programs, create system restore points. You can be used...
... the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. 3. NOTE: File History is a software program that you must be connected to reset the computer by default, so you backed up files from the HP website. Creating recovery media HP Recovery Manager is not enabled by reinstalling Windows or choose to perform system recovery if the hard drive becomes corrupted. As you add hardware and software programs, create system restore points. You can be used...
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... start HP Recovery Manager, you have finished creating all personal data, apps, and settings, and reinstall Windows. For more information, see Remove everything and reinstall Windows on -screen instructions. ● If you want to reset your personal files and data, you can use the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option of Windows Refresh or a reinstallation. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ● If you want to restore...
... start HP Recovery Manager, you have finished creating all personal data, apps, and settings, and reinstall Windows. For more information, see Remove everything and reinstall Windows on -screen instructions. ● If you want to reset your personal files and data, you can use the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option of Windows Refresh or a reinstallation. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ● If you want to restore...
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... factory. This type of the following recovery options: ● System Recovery-Reinstalls the original operating system, and then configures the settings for your personal data. Recovering using HP Recovery Manager HP Recovery Manager software allows you to perform a minimized image recovery without the need to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. Using the recovery media you created, you can choose from one of recovery can only be used if the hard drive is still working. The recovery partition...
... factory. This type of the following recovery options: ● System Recovery-Reinstalls the original operating system, and then configures the settings for your personal data. Recovering using HP Recovery Manager HP Recovery Manager software allows you to perform a minimized image recovery without the need to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. Using the recovery media you created, you can choose from one of recovery can only be used if the hard drive is still working. The recovery partition...
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... the order of devices listed in HP Recovery Manager, change the selection for boot options. 4. Insert the first recovery disc you press the power button. 2. Follow the on -screen instructions. Restart the computer. 3. Follow the on -screen instructions. IMPORTANT: Removing the recovery partition means you created. 2. Insert the recovery media you can no longer use recovery media to ensure you have an recovery partition or if the hard drive is not working properly. 1. This method can use Windows Refresh, the Windows Remove everything and reinstall Windows option...
... the order of devices listed in HP Recovery Manager, change the selection for boot options. 4. Insert the first recovery disc you press the power button. 2. Follow the on -screen instructions. Restart the computer. 3. Follow the on -screen instructions. IMPORTANT: Removing the recovery partition means you created. 2. Insert the recovery media you can no longer use recovery media to ensure you have an recovery partition or if the hard drive is not working properly. 1. This method can use Windows Refresh, the Windows Remove everything and reinstall Windows option...
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... ROM and DVD±R/RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive removal 34 boot order changing HP Recovery Manager 78 buttons optical drive eject 4 power 10 C cables, service considerations 24 camera module removal 53 spare part number 53 camera, product description 1 caps lock light, identifying 9 chipset, product description 1 components bottom 12 buttons 10 display 7 front 4, 6 left side 5 right side 4 top 8 computer feet locations 29 spare part number 29 computer reset 76 computer specifications 64 connector, power 5 connectors, service considerations 24 D deleted files restoring 74 Digital Media...
... ROM and DVD±R/RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive removal 34 boot order changing HP Recovery Manager 78 buttons optical drive eject 4 power 10 C cables, service considerations 24 camera module removal 53 spare part number 53 camera, product description 1 caps lock light, identifying 9 chipset, product description 1 components bottom 12 buttons 10 display 7 front 4, 6 left side 5 right side 4 top 8 computer feet locations 29 spare part number 29 computer reset 76 computer specifications 64 connector, power 5 connectors, service considerations 24 D deleted files restoring 74 Digital Media...
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... for specific countries and regions 81 set requirements 80 power cord, spare part numbers 20 power lights, identifying 9 power requirements, product description 2 processor product description 1 product description audio 1 camera 1 chipset 1 display panel 1 Ethernet 1 external media cards 2 graphics 1 hard drives 1 keyboard 2 memory module 1 operating system 2 optical drives 1 pointing devices 2 ports 2 power requirements 2 processors 1 security 2 serviceability 2 R recovery 74, 76 discs 73, 78 HP Recovery Manager 77 media 78 starting 78 supported discs 73 system 77 USB flash drive 78 using...
... for specific countries and regions 81 set requirements 80 power cord, spare part numbers 20 power lights, identifying 9 power requirements, product description 2 processor product description 1 product description audio 1 camera 1 chipset 1 display panel 1 Ethernet 1 external media cards 2 graphics 1 hard drives 1 keyboard 2 memory module 1 operating system 2 optical drives 1 pointing devices 2 ports 2 power requirements 2 processors 1 security 2 serviceability 2 R recovery 74, 76 discs 73, 78 HP Recovery Manager 77 media 78 starting 78 supported discs 73 system 77 USB flash drive 78 using...
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... cover removal 41 spare part number 15, 41 TouchPad removal 46 TouchPad button board spare part number 46 TouchPad reader light 9 transporting guidelines 26 U USB board removal 47 spare part number USB ports, identifying 15, 47 4 V vents, identifying 5, 12 W webcam light, identifying 7 webcam module, spare part number 17 webcam, identifying 7 Windows backup 73 File History 73, 74 Refresh 74, 76 reinstall 74, 76 remove everything and reinstall option 76 reset 76 restoring files 74 system restore point 73, 74 Windows applications key, identifying 11 Windows logo key, identifying 11 wireless...
... cover removal 41 spare part number 15, 41 TouchPad removal 46 TouchPad button board spare part number 46 TouchPad reader light 9 transporting guidelines 26 U USB board removal 47 spare part number USB ports, identifying 15, 47 4 V vents, identifying 5, 12 W webcam light, identifying 7 webcam module, spare part number 17 webcam, identifying 7 Windows backup 73 File History 73, 74 Refresh 74, 76 reinstall 74, 76 remove everything and reinstall option 76 reset 76 restoring files 74 system restore point 73, 74 Windows applications key, identifying 11 Windows logo key, identifying 11 wireless...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...of contents 1 Starting right ...1 Best practices ...1 Fun things to do ...1 More resources ...2 2 Getting to know your computer 4 Finding your hardware and software information 4 Locating hardware ...4 Locating software ...4 Right side ...4 Left side ...5 Front ...6 Display ...7 Top ...8 TouchPad ...8 Lights ...9 Button ...10 Keys ...11 Bottom ...12 Labels ...12 3 Connecting to a network 14 Connecting to a wireless network 14 Using the wireless controls 14 Using the wireless button 14 Using operating system controls 14 Using a WLAN ...15 Using an Internet service provider 15 Setting up...
...of contents 1 Starting right ...1 Best practices ...1 Fun things to do ...1 More resources ...2 2 Getting to know your computer 4 Finding your hardware and software information 4 Locating hardware ...4 Locating software ...4 Right side ...4 Left side ...5 Front ...6 Display ...7 Top ...8 TouchPad ...8 Lights ...9 Button ...10 Keys ...11 Bottom ...12 Labels ...12 3 Connecting to a network 14 Connecting to a wireless network 14 Using the wireless controls 14 Using the wireless button 14 Using operating system controls 14 Using a WLAN ...15 Using an Internet service provider 15 Setting up...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... accessing software 42 8 Maintaining your computer 44 Improving performance ...44 Handling drives ...44 Replacing a hard drive 45 Using Disk Defragmenter 46 Using Disk Cleanup 47 Adding or replacing memory modules 47 Updating programs and drivers 49 Cleaning your computer ...49 Cleaning the display, sides, and cover 50 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 50 Traveling with or shipping your computer 50 9 Securing your computer and information 52 Using passwords ...52 Setting Windows passwords 53 Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 53 Using Internet...
... accessing software 42 8 Maintaining your computer 44 Improving performance ...44 Handling drives ...44 Replacing a hard drive 45 Using Disk Defragmenter 46 Using Disk Cleanup 47 Adding or replacing memory modules 47 Updating programs and drivers 49 Cleaning your computer ...49 Cleaning the display, sides, and cover 50 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 50 Traveling with or shipping your computer 50 9 Securing your computer and information 52 Using passwords ...52 Setting Windows passwords 53 Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 53 Using Internet...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... a BIOS update 58 Using System Diagnostics ...59 11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering 60 Creating recovery media and backups 60 Creating recovery media 61 Restore and recovery ...62 Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery 64 Remove everything and reinstall Windows 64 Recovering using HP Recovery Manager 65 What you need to know 65 Using the recovery partition to recover a minimized image (select models only) ...65 Using recovery media to recover 66 Changing the computer boot order 66 Removing the recovery partition 66 12 Specifications ...68 Input power ...68 Operating...
... a BIOS update 58 Using System Diagnostics ...59 11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering 60 Creating recovery media and backups 60 Creating recovery media 61 Restore and recovery ...62 Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery 64 Remove everything and reinstall Windows 64 Recovering using HP Recovery Manager 65 What you need to know 65 Using the recovery partition to recover a minimized image (select models only) ...65 Using recovery media to recover 66 Changing the computer boot order 66 Removing the recovery partition 66 12 Specifications ...68 Input power ...68 Operating...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... controls: 1. For more information, from the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. NOTE: Your ISP will help set up Internet access in your computer, you can separate critical network functions. ● A home or small office WLAN typically uses a wireless router, which is composed of hardware or software. From the Start screen, type n, and then select Settings. 2. Connecting to the modem, and test the Internet service. To use the WLAN device...
... controls: 1. For more information, from the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. NOTE: Your ISP will help set up Internet access in your computer, you can separate critical network functions. ● A home or small office WLAN typically uses a wireless router, which is composed of hardware or software. From the Start screen, type n, and then select Settings. 2. Connecting to the modem, and test the Internet service. To use the WLAN device...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... to the equipment, unplug the power cord and remove all external devices connected to free up disk space by pressing the power button. Remove the service door from the AC outlet. 4. WARNING! Do not remove a memory module while the computer is the filing cabinet where you store your computer's performance. Disconnect all batteries before adding or replacing memory modules. To run more efficiently. The hard drive is on a flat surface...
... to the equipment, unplug the power cord and remove all external devices connected to free up disk space by pressing the power button. Remove the service door from the AC outlet. 4. WARNING! Do not remove a memory module while the computer is the filing cabinet where you store your computer's performance. Disconnect all batteries before adding or replacing memory modules. To run more efficiently. The hard drive is on a flat surface...
User Guide - Windows 8
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.... Using passwords 53 NOTE: This password cannot be entered each time you cannot access Setup Utility (BIOS). NOTE: A power-on password is displayed, you send your computer for Startup Menu" message is not displayed as screen-saver passwords, from the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ● An ideal password is set , entered, changed , or deleted. For additional information about Windows passwords, such as it is set , entered, changed , or deleted. Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords Password Administrator password Power-on password.
.... Using passwords 53 NOTE: This password cannot be entered each time you cannot access Setup Utility (BIOS). NOTE: A power-on password is displayed, you send your computer for Startup Menu" message is not displayed as screen-saver passwords, from the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ● An ideal password is set , entered, changed , or deleted. For additional information about Windows passwords, such as it is set , entered, changed , or deleted. Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords Password Administrator password Power-on password.
User Guide - Windows 8
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... monitored and compared with a set , change, or delete an administrator or power-on password in order to a system or network. Any data that you upgrade the security software trial offer or purchase the software of your choice in Setup Utility (BIOS): 1. To help protect your computer, Internet security software that protects only the computer it can be regularly updated to function abnormally. Installing software updates Computer software, Microsoft Windows, and third-party software installed...
... monitored and compared with a set , change, or delete an administrator or power-on password in order to a system or network. Any data that you upgrade the security software trial offer or purchase the software of your choice in Setup Utility (BIOS): 1. To help protect your computer, Internet security software that protects only the computer it can be regularly updated to function abnormally. Installing software updates Computer software, Microsoft Windows, and third-party software installed...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... running on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is connected to install the update. Follow the on -screen instructions. b. From the Start screen, type e, and then select File Explorer. 2. Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. You will need this path when you recorded earlier, open the folder on your BIOS, make a note of...
... running on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is connected to install the update. Follow the on -screen instructions. b. From the Start screen, type e, and then select File Explorer. 2. Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. You will need this path when you recorded earlier, open the folder on your BIOS, make a note of...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... Restore, see Recovering using a minimized image, you can choose the HP Minimized Image Recovery option from the backups you can use the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option of expertise: ● If you need to restore your situation and level of HP Recovery Manager to recover the system, see Windows Help and Support. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ● If you to restore without losing your personal information, settings...
... Restore, see Recovering using a minimized image, you can choose the HP Minimized Image Recovery option from the backups you can use the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option of expertise: ● If you need to restore your situation and level of HP Recovery Manager to recover the system, see Windows Help and Support. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ● If you to restore without losing your personal information, settings...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... power, using 34 external devices 38 external monitor port 5, 20 F firewall software 54 fn key, identifying 28 fun things to do 1 H hard drive bay, identifying 12 Hibernation exiting 30 initiated during critical battery level 33 initiating 29, 30 hot keys description 28 display system information 28 using 28 HP and third-party software updates, installing 55 HP Recovery Manager 65 correcting boot problems 66 starting 66 HP Recovery media creating 61 recovery 66 HP Recovery partition 66 recovery 65 removing 66 hubs 37 I input power 68 installing critical updates...
... power, using 34 external devices 38 external monitor port 5, 20 F firewall software 54 fn key, identifying 28 fun things to do 1 H hard drive bay, identifying 12 Hibernation exiting 30 initiated during critical battery level 33 initiating 29, 30 hot keys description 28 display system information 28 using 28 HP and third-party software updates, installing 55 HP Recovery Manager 65 correcting boot problems 66 starting 66 HP Recovery media creating 61 recovery 66 HP Recovery partition 66 recovery 65 removing 66 hubs 37 I input power 68 installing critical updates...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... removing 48 replacing 47 memory module compartment, identifying 12 memory module service door, removing 47 minimized image creating 65 minimized image recovery 65 mouse, external setting preferences 22 N network jack, identifying 5 O operating environment 68 optical disc inserting 40 removing 41 optical drive eject button, identifying 4 optical drive light, identifying 4 optical drive, identifying 4 optional external devices, using 38 original system recovery 65 P passwords Setup Utility (BIOS) 53 Windows 53 pinching TouchPad gesture 24 ports external monitor 5, 20 USB 4 VGA 20 power battery...
... removing 48 replacing 47 memory module compartment, identifying 12 memory module service door, removing 47 minimized image creating 65 minimized image recovery 65 mouse, external setting preferences 22 N network jack, identifying 5 O operating environment 68 optical disc inserting 40 removing 41 optical drive eject button, identifying 4 optical drive light, identifying 4 optical drive, identifying 4 optional external devices, using 38 original system recovery 65 P passwords Setup Utility (BIOS) 53 Windows 53 pinching TouchPad gesture 24 ports external monitor 5, 20 USB 4 VGA 20 power battery...