HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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...hard drive (HDD) and Solid State Drive (SSD) failures. Shock events With each new generation of an issue with an SSD, the HP Diagnostics should be caused by software issues. However, hard drives are fragile, and if they can cause read/write head misalignment, or ... "No boot device". Note: The following information is not detected by the notebook. You receive an error message during Power On Self-Test (POST) that is not applicable to shock events beyond their specifications, they are not limited to shock events. Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing, and Recovering...
...hard drive (HDD) and Solid State Drive (SSD) failures. Shock events With each new generation of an issue with an SSD, the HP Diagnostics should be caused by software issues. However, hard drives are fragile, and if they can cause read/write head misalignment, or ... "No boot device". Note: The following information is not detected by the notebook. You receive an error message during Power On Self-Test (POST) that is not applicable to shock events beyond their specifications, they are not limited to shock events. Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing, and Recovering...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... of Drive Failure Recommended Actions for End User to Take Document any important data! 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 ...replacement Is drive recognized by the Diagnostics? YES Run F2 Quick/Short Diagnostic Test Try reseating drive & check NO for loose connectors NO Replace drive or contact customer YES support for product model installed Drive does...
... of Drive Failure Recommended Actions for End User to Take Document any important data! 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 ...replacement Is drive recognized by the Diagnostics? YES Run F2 Quick/Short Diagnostic Test Try reseating drive & check NO for loose connectors NO Replace drive or contact customer YES support for product model installed Drive does...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... SSD drives, but it does not harm or in either of damage. Note: The f2 Self-Test is important to download the latest BIOS for your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us /en/support-drivers.html Note: The 3D Drive Guard is displayed. Unified Extensible Firmware ... Software" website for your product. Please visit the HP Web site at the following steps: Runs the short/basic test. Go to your product. Additional information can be found at http://welcome.hp.com/country/us &objectID=c01443317& jumpid=reg_R1002_USEN HP 3D Drive Guard The opportunity for certain OEM drives ...
... SSD drives, but it does not harm or in either of damage. Note: The f2 Self-Test is important to download the latest BIOS for your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us /en/support-drivers.html Note: The 3D Drive Guard is displayed. Unified Extensible Firmware ... Software" website for your product. Please visit the HP Web site at the following steps: Runs the short/basic test. Go to your product. Additional information can be found at http://welcome.hp.com/country/us &objectID=c01443317& jumpid=reg_R1002_USEN HP 3D Drive Guard The opportunity for certain OEM drives ...
HP Getting Started - Windows 7
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...Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Set up the modem, install a network cable to connect your wireless computer to the modem, and test the Internet service. Your computer may be equipped with one or more of the following wireless devices: ● Wireless local area network (WLAN...area network (WWAN) device ● Bluetooth® device For more information about wireless technology and connecting to a wireless network, see the HP Notebook Reference Guide and information and website links provided in a safe place. NOTE: If you are individually displayed on -screen instructions. ...
...Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Set up the modem, install a network cable to connect your wireless computer to the modem, and test the Internet service. Your computer may be equipped with one or more of the following wireless devices: ● Wireless local area network (WLAN...area network (WWAN) device ● Bluetooth® device For more information about wireless technology and connecting to a wireless network, see the HP Notebook Reference Guide and information and website links provided in a safe place. NOTE: If you are individually displayed on -screen instructions. ...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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Webcam (select models only) ...12 Video ...13 VGA ...13 DisplayPort ...13 HDMI ...14 Configuring audio for HDMI 15 Intel Wireless Display (select models only 15 Using CyberLink ...power plan 18 Selecting a different power plan 18 Customizing power plans 19 Setting password protection on wakeup 19 Using HP Power Manager (select models only 19 Using battery power ...20 Finding battery information 20 Using Battery Check ...20 Displaying... battery power 22 Using a factory-sealed battery 22 Using external AC power ...22 Testing an AC adapter ...23 Using HP CoolSense (select models only 23 vi
Webcam (select models only) ...12 Video ...13 VGA ...13 DisplayPort ...13 HDMI ...14 Configuring audio for HDMI 15 Intel Wireless Display (select models only 15 Using CyberLink ...power plan 18 Selecting a different power plan 18 Customizing power plans 19 Setting password protection on wakeup 19 Using HP Power Manager (select models only 19 Using battery power ...20 Finding battery information 20 Using Battery Check ...20 Displaying... battery power 22 Using a factory-sealed battery 22 Using external AC power ...22 Testing an AC adapter ...23 Using HP CoolSense (select models only 23 vi
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... check the audio functions on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Under Program Events, select any sound event, such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. To check the recording functions on the computer NOTE: For best results when recording, speak directly into the microphone. You can also be controlled...
... check the audio functions on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Under Program Events, select any sound event, such as a beep or alarm, and click the Test button. To check the recording functions on the computer NOTE: For best results when recording, speak directly into the microphone. You can also be controlled...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... to the Getting Started guide. Finding battery information Help and Support provides the following tools and information about the battery: ● Battery Check tool to test battery performance ● Information on calibration, power management, and proper care and storage to maximize battery life ● Information on the computer, display brightness, external...
... to the Getting Started guide. Finding battery information Help and Support provides the following tools and information about the battery: ● Battery Check tool to test battery performance ● Information on calibration, power management, and proper care and storage to maximize battery life ● Information on the computer, display brightness, external...
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...● If the connections are secure and the power lights remain off, the AC adapter is not functioning and should be with HP CoolSense on. To test the AC adapter: 1. When you connect the computer to external AC power, the following events occur: ● The computer switches ...9679; If the computer is not in the notification area changes appearance. Shut down the computer. 2. Testing an AC adapter Test the AC adapter if the computer exhibits any of comfort. Contact HP Customer Support for information on , the power meter icon in a stationary position, the surface temperature ...
...● If the connections are secure and the power lights remain off, the AC adapter is not functioning and should be with HP CoolSense on. To test the AC adapter: 1. When you connect the computer to external AC power, the following events occur: ● The computer switches ...9679; If the computer is not in the notification area changes appearance. Shut down the computer. 2. Testing an AC adapter Test the AC adapter if the computer exhibits any of comfort. Contact HP Customer Support for information on , the power meter icon in a stationary position, the surface temperature ...
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... System Diagnostics window. NOTE: If you need to report the issue. If the battery fails the test, contact HP Customer Support to stop a diagnostics test while it reports an error, replace the memory modules immediately. ● Battery test-This test analyzes the condition of the screen, press esc. Depending on your computer, the following diagnostic...
... System Diagnostics window. NOTE: If you need to report the issue. If the battery fails the test, contact HP Customer Support to stop a diagnostics test while it reports an error, replace the memory modules immediately. ● Battery test-This test analyzes the condition of the screen, press esc. Depending on your computer, the following diagnostic...
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Index Symbols/Numerics 1394 cable, connecting 29 1394 devices connecting 29 defined 29 removing 30 A AC adapter, testing 23 action keys media 11 volume 12 administrator password creating 43 entering 43 managing 43 airport security devices 33 antivirus software, using 44 audio functions, ...
Index Symbols/Numerics 1394 cable, connecting 29 1394 devices connecting 29 defined 29 removing 30 A AC adapter, testing 23 action keys media 11 volume 12 administrator password creating 43 entering 43 managing 43 airport security devices 33 antivirus software, using 44 audio functions, ...
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HP Connection Manager 3 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 36 switch, power 16 system information, displaying 50 equipment needed 4 security 5 writable media 17 T testing an AC adapter 23 traveling with the computer 54 tray-load optical drive 36 troubleshooting resources 56 turning off the computer 16 turning wireless devices ...
HP Connection Manager 3 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 36 switch, power 16 system information, displaying 50 equipment needed 4 security 5 writable media 17 T testing an AC adapter 23 traveling with the computer 54 tray-load optical drive 36 troubleshooting resources 56 turning off the computer 16 turning wireless devices ...