HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... transfer rate for disk traffic, and provides link power management with Intel Matrix Storage Manager Technology. Intel Matrix Storage Manager Driver provides support for the SATA Advanced Host Controller (AHCI) Interface. Procedures for adding SATA 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 Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Intel...
... transfer rate for disk traffic, and provides link power management with Intel Matrix Storage Manager Technology. Intel Matrix Storage Manager Driver provides support for the SATA Advanced Host Controller (AHCI) Interface. Procedures for adding SATA 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 Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Intel...
HP Getting Started - Windows 7
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... or manually adjust the settings, select Start > All Programs > Intel > Intel Smart Connect Technology. Refreshing your location. 6 Chapter 1 Welcome Smart Connect then updates the content for certain open applications and reinitiates Sleep. Radiance backlight keyboard and proximity sensor The radiance backlight keyboard feature, turned on at the far right of supported applications, see the software Help. NOTE: Before you exit Sleep. or - ▲ Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP Wireless Audio. NOTE...
... or manually adjust the settings, select Start > All Programs > Intel > Intel Smart Connect Technology. Refreshing your location. 6 Chapter 1 Welcome Smart Connect then updates the content for certain open applications and reinitiates Sleep. Radiance backlight keyboard and proximity sensor The radiance backlight keyboard feature, turned on at the far right of supported applications, see the software Help. NOTE: Before you exit Sleep. or - ▲ Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP Wireless Audio. NOTE...
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... external power, and the battery is charging. ● Blinking amber: The computer is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being accessed. ● Amber: HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection has temporarily parked the hard drive. NOTE: The security cable is connected to view and control all audio settings. Right side Component (1) Mute button (2) Volume dial (3) Beats Audio button (4) Hard drive light (5) Power light (6) Security cable slot (7) AC adapter light (8) Power connector Description Mutes or restores...
... external power, and the battery is charging. ● Blinking amber: The computer is designed to act as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being accessed. ● Amber: HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection has temporarily parked the hard drive. NOTE: The security cable is connected to view and control all audio settings. Right side Component (1) Mute button (2) Volume dial (3) Beats Audio button (4) Hard drive light (5) Power light (6) Security cable slot (7) AC adapter light (8) Power connector Description Mutes or restores...
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Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Properties in Windows to one of the USB ports on the computer. To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. Using pointing devices NOTE: In addition to the pointing devices included with your computer, and select Mouse settings. 26 Chapter 4 Keyboard and pointing devices Then right-click the device representing your computer, you can use an external USB mouse (purchased separately) by connecting it to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options.
Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Properties in Windows to one of the USB ports on the computer. To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. Using pointing devices NOTE: In addition to the pointing devices included with your computer, and select Mouse settings. 26 Chapter 4 Keyboard and pointing devices Then right-click the device representing your computer, you can use an external USB mouse (purchased separately) by connecting it to customize settings for pointing devices, such as button configuration, click speed, and pointer options.
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...devices, setting preferences 26 ports HDMI 17 USB 3.0 17 USB 3.0 charging 17 power button, identifying 14 power connector, identifying 16 power lights, identifying 13, 16 Product Key 39 product name and number, computer 39 proximity sensors 6, 18 R radiance backlight keyboard 6 recovering using the dedicated recovery partition 34 recovering using the recovery discs 34 recovery discs 33 regulatory information regulatory label 39 wireless certification labels 39 restore points 36 restore, system performing 33 using recovery discs 34 using the dedicated recovery partition 34 RJ-45 (network) jack...
...devices, setting preferences 26 ports HDMI 17 USB 3.0 17 USB 3.0 charging 17 power button, identifying 14 power connector, identifying 16 power lights, identifying 13, 16 Product Key 39 product name and number, computer 39 proximity sensors 6, 18 R radiance backlight keyboard 6 recovering using the dedicated recovery partition 34 recovering using the recovery discs 34 recovery discs 33 regulatory information regulatory label 39 wireless certification labels 39 restore points 36 restore, system performing 33 using recovery discs 34 using the dedicated recovery partition 34 RJ-45 (network) jack...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... audio or video playback functionality, or loss of inactivity when running on battery power or on the hard drive and the computer turns off. Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. Your work will return to be changed in Hibernation. Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Options in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. Setting power options 17 When Sleep is set a password to the screen...
... audio or video playback functionality, or loss of inactivity when running on battery power or on the hard drive and the computer turns off. Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. Your work will return to be changed in Hibernation. Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Options in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. Setting power options 17 When Sleep is set a password to the screen...
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... on-screen instructions. 3. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be connected to safely remove the device. 1. To remove an eSATA device, save your options for storing and accessing information. Using optional external devices NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● External optical drive (CD, DVD, and Blu-ray) ● MultiBay device Using the expansion port (select models...
... on-screen instructions. 3. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be connected to safely remove the device. 1. To remove an eSATA device, save your options for storing and accessing information. Using optional external devices NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● External optical drive (CD, DVD, and Blu-ray) ● MultiBay device Using the expansion port (select models...
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... your hard drive and the number of your computer. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 3. Refer to AC power. 2. Connect the computer to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running on -screen instructions. To run during the night or at least once a month. Using hard drives Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you do not need access to your computer. You may set it works...
... your hard drive and the number of your computer. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter. 3. Refer to AC power. 2. Connect the computer to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running on -screen instructions. To run during the night or at least once a month. Using hard drives Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you do not need access to your computer. You may set it works...
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...to data Unauthorized access to Setup Utility (BIOS) settings and other system identification information Ongoing or future threats to the computer Unauthorized access to a Windows user account Unauthorized removal of the computer Security feature ● QuickLock (select models only) ● Power-on password ● Fingerprint reader Antivirus software ● Firewall software ● Windows updates ● File encryption Administrator password Critical security updates from Microsoft User password Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable) Using passwords A password is...
...to data Unauthorized access to Setup Utility (BIOS) settings and other system identification information Ongoing or future threats to the computer Unauthorized access to a Windows user account Unauthorized removal of the computer Security feature ● QuickLock (select models only) ● Power-on password ● Fingerprint reader Antivirus software ● Firewall software ● Windows updates ● File encryption Administrator password Critical security updates from Microsoft User password Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable) Using passwords A password is...
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... password cannot be entered when you exit Sleep or Hibernation. It also protects access to the computer contents and must be used in Windows, nor is it displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. Protects your information by entering your administrator password, you access Setup Utility (BIOS). Exit QuickLock by displaying the operating system Log On window. NOTE: Your administrator password is not interchangeable with an administrator password set in...
... password cannot be entered when you exit Sleep or Hibernation. It also protects access to the computer contents and must be used in Windows, nor is it displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. Protects your information by entering your administrator password, you access Setup Utility (BIOS). Exit QuickLock by displaying the operating system Log On window. NOTE: Your administrator password is not interchangeable with an administrator password set in...
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... about the computer is displayed at the bottom of the following methods: ● To exit Setup Utility (BIOS) menus without changing any settings, use the up and down arrow key. ● To close open dialog boxes and return to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility (BIOS) NOTE: Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode. Use the arrow keys to enter Setup Utility (BIOS). 50 Chapter 9 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics...
... about the computer is displayed at the bottom of the following methods: ● To exit Setup Utility (BIOS) menus without changing any settings, use the up and down arrow key. ● To close open dialog boxes and return to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility (BIOS) NOTE: Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode. Use the arrow keys to enter Setup Utility (BIOS). 50 Chapter 9 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics...
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... to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is downloaded. Identify the BIOS update that contains the update. 4. BIOS installation procedures vary. Follow any device, cable, or cord. 1. Open Windows Explorer by unplugging the power cord from the computer by selecting Start > Computer. 2. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Complete the installation by following the on -screen instructions to identify your hard drive. 52 Chapter 9 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics
... to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is downloaded. Identify the BIOS update that contains the update. 4. BIOS installation procedures vary. Follow any device, cable, or cord. 1. Open Windows Explorer by unplugging the power cord from the computer by selecting Start > Computer. 2. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Complete the installation by following the on -screen instructions to identify your hard drive. 52 Chapter 9 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics
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... keys media 11 volume 12 administrator password creating 43 entering 43 managing 43 airport security devices 33 antivirus software, using 44 audio functions, checking 12 B battery conserving power 22 discharging 20 displaying remaining charge 20 factory-sealed 22 low battery levels 21 Battery Check 20 battery information, finding 20 battery power 20 BIOS determining version 51 downloading an update 52 updating 51 Bluetooth device 2, 6 buttons media 11 power 16 volume 12 C cables 1394 29 eSATA 30 USB 28 checking audio functions 12 computer, traveling 54 configuring audio for HDMI...
... keys media 11 volume 12 administrator password creating 43 entering 43 managing 43 airport security devices 33 antivirus software, using 44 audio functions, checking 12 B battery conserving power 22 discharging 20 displaying remaining charge 20 factory-sealed 22 low battery levels 21 Battery Check 20 battery information, finding 20 battery power 20 BIOS determining version 51 downloading an update 52 updating 51 Bluetooth device 2, 6 buttons media 11 power 16 volume 12 C cables 1394 29 eSATA 30 USB 28 checking audio functions 12 computer, traveling 54 configuring audio for HDMI...
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... 7 connecting a modem cable adapter 8 selecting a location setting 8 N network cable, connecting 9 network icon 2 O operating system controls 4 optical disc inserting 36 removing 37 optical drive 31 optional external devices, using 31 P passwords set in Setup Utility (BIOS) 42 set in Windows 42 ports DisplayPort 13 expansion 31 external monitor 13 HDMI 14 Intel Wireless Display 15 VGA 13 power battery 20 conserving 22 options 17 power button 16 power meter 18 power plans customizing 19 selecting 18 viewing current 18 power switch 16 power-on password creating 44 entering 44 managing 44 power...
... 7 connecting a modem cable adapter 8 selecting a location setting 8 N network cable, connecting 9 network icon 2 O operating system controls 4 optical disc inserting 36 removing 37 optical drive 31 optional external devices, using 31 P passwords set in Setup Utility (BIOS) 42 set in Windows 42 ports DisplayPort 13 expansion 31 external monitor 13 HDMI 14 Intel Wireless Display 15 VGA 13 power battery 20 conserving 22 options 17 power button 16 power meter 18 power plans customizing 19 selecting 18 viewing current 18 power switch 16 power-on password creating 44 entering 44 managing 44 power...
HP ENVY14 SPECTRE Maintenance and Service Guide IMPORTANT! This document is intended for HP authorized service providers only.
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...-N 6230 WLAN module Spare part number 670292-005 636672-005 CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for use in the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer. 4. Before removing the WLAN module, follow these steps: 1. Card Reader board cable (see Top cover on page 36) c. Remove the Phillips PM2.0×3.8 screw (2) that regulates wireless devices in Hibernation, turn the computer...
...-N 6230 WLAN module Spare part number 670292-005 636672-005 CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for use in the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer. 4. Before removing the WLAN module, follow these steps: 1. Card Reader board cable (see Top cover on page 36) c. Remove the Phillips PM2.0×3.8 screw (2) that regulates wireless devices in Hibernation, turn the computer...
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.... Start Setup Utility. 2. Use the arrow keys to select System Configuration > Language, and then press enter. 3. Setup Utility includes settings for Startup Menu" message is enabled. To start Setup Utility, follow these steps: 1. Turn on the system (such as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and printer). Changing the language of Setup Utility 1. Using Setup Utility 69 NOTE: Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility. Errors can be used with your change takes effect immediately. When a confirmation prompt with Setup Utility only if USB legacy support is...
.... Start Setup Utility. 2. Use the arrow keys to select System Configuration > Language, and then press enter. 3. Setup Utility includes settings for Startup Menu" message is enabled. To start Setup Utility, follow these steps: 1. Turn on the system (such as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and printer). Changing the language of Setup Utility 1. Using Setup Utility 69 NOTE: Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility. Errors can be used with your change takes effect immediately. When a confirmation prompt with Setup Utility only if USB legacy support is...
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... regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility NOTE: Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode. Press f10 to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter. Follow the on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the factory, follow the on the HP Web site. NOTE: Your password settings and security settings...
... regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility NOTE: Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode. Press f10 to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter. Follow the on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the factory, follow the on the HP Web site. NOTE: Your password settings and security settings...
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... downloaded. Follow the on your selection to the hard drive. Start Setup Utility (BIOS). 2. Make a note of the path to the location on -screen instructions to identify your hard drive. NOTE: If you are ready to install the update. To exit Setup Utility (BIOS) without saving your hard drive where the BIOS update is later than those currently installed on battery power, docked in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the computer by using the AC adapter. b. Make...
... downloaded. Follow the on your selection to the hard drive. Start Setup Utility (BIOS). 2. Make a note of the path to the location on -screen instructions to identify your hard drive. NOTE: If you are ready to install the update. To exit Setup Utility (BIOS) without saving your hard drive where the BIOS update is later than those currently installed on battery power, docked in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the computer by using the AC adapter. b. Make...
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..., locations 4 audio, product description 2 audio-in jack 11 audio-out jack 11 B b key 7 base enclosure, spare part number 19, 24 battery removal 32 spare part number 19, 22, 32 battery cover removal 32 spare part number 19, 23, 32 battery cover lock latch 13 battery cover release latch 13 Beats Audio button 12 Beats Audio light 8 bottom components 13 button component 6 buttons Beats Audio 12 Imagepad 9 Imagepad on/off 9 mute 12 power 6 C Cable Kit contents 20 spare part number 20, 23 cables, service considerations 25 caps lock light 8 Card Reader board removal...
..., locations 4 audio, product description 2 audio-in jack 11 audio-out jack 11 B b key 7 base enclosure, spare part number 19, 24 battery removal 32 spare part number 19, 22, 32 battery cover removal 32 spare part number 19, 23, 32 battery cover lock latch 13 battery cover release latch 13 Beats Audio button 12 Beats Audio light 8 bottom components 13 button component 6 buttons Beats Audio 12 Imagepad 9 Imagepad on/off 9 mute 12 power 6 C Cable Kit contents 20 spare part number 20, 23 cables, service considerations 25 caps lock light 8 Card Reader board removal...
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...Windows applications 7 Windows logo 7 L left-side components 10 light components 8 lights AC adapter 13 Beats Audio 8 caps lock 8 hard drive 12 Imagepad 8, 9 keyboard backlight 8 mute 8 power 8, 12 webcam 5 wireless 8 M mass storage device, precautions 26 memory module product description 1 removal 59 spare part number 59 spare part numbers 18, 22 microphone location 4 product description 2 microphone jack 11 model description 31 model name 1 mute button 12 mute light 8 N network jack 10 NFC board removal 37 spare part number NFC board cable illustrated 20 removal 42 17, 24, 37 O operating...
...Windows applications 7 Windows logo 7 L left-side components 10 light components 8 lights AC adapter 13 Beats Audio 8 caps lock 8 hard drive 12 Imagepad 8, 9 keyboard backlight 8 mute 8 power 8, 12 webcam 5 wireless 8 M mass storage device, precautions 26 memory module product description 1 removal 59 spare part number 59 spare part numbers 18, 22 microphone location 4 product description 2 microphone jack 11 model description 31 model name 1 mute button 12 mute light 8 N network jack 10 NFC board removal 37 spare part number NFC board cable illustrated 20 removal 42 17, 24, 37 O operating...