HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... Manager Driver provides support for lower power consumption on computer systems equipped with Intel Matrix Storage Manager Technology. 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 Intel® Application Accelerator drivers. Page 6 Updates to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver are configured with Serial ATA hard disk drives...
... Manager Driver provides support for lower power consumption on computer systems equipped with Intel Matrix Storage Manager Technology. 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 Intel® Application Accelerator drivers. Page 6 Updates to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver are configured with Serial ATA hard disk drives...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... is set at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Options in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. Setting power options 17 When Hibernation is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Windows® Control Panel. When Sleep is saved to a disc or an external media card. With the computer on the hard drive and the computer turns off...
... is set at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Options in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation. Setting power options 17 When Hibernation is in the Sleep state for an extended period or if the battery reaches a critical battery level while in Windows® Control Panel. When Sleep is saved to a disc or an external media card. With the computer on the hard drive and the computer turns off...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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..., use settings through an approved AC adapter or an optional docking or expansion device. WARNING! Connect the computer to be replaced only by an authorized service provider. For steps to the Quick Setup poster provided in Windows Control Panel. ● Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections and exit modem applications when you are onboard aircraft. ● When charging or calibrating a battery ● When installing or modifying system software ●...
..., use settings through an approved AC adapter or an optional docking or expansion device. WARNING! Connect the computer to be replaced only by an authorized service provider. For steps to the Quick Setup poster provided in Windows Control Panel. ● Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections and exit modem applications when you are onboard aircraft. ● When charging or calibrating a battery ● When installing or modifying system software ●...
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... connecting the drive to a USB port on the computer. Using optional external devices 31 To remove an eSATA device, save your options for storing and accessing information. Turn on -screen instructions. 3. 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...
... connecting the drive to a USB port on the computer. Using optional external devices 31 To remove an eSATA device, save your options for storing and accessing information. Turn on -screen instructions. 3. 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...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for tasks such as installing software, running on solid-state drives. Using hard drives Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you can defragment your hard drive at any time. Connect the computer to run on a monthly schedule, but you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to run more efficiently. NOTE: It is running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start...
... Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for tasks such as installing software, running on solid-state drives. Using hard drives Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you can defragment your hard drive at any time. Connect the computer to run on a monthly schedule, but you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to run more efficiently. NOTE: It is running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Select Start...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... computer for service, back up and delete confidential files, and remove all password settings. NOTE: Some features listed in the non-Windows Setup Utility (BIOS) that is a group 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 preinstalled...
... computer for service, back up and delete confidential files, and remove all password settings. NOTE: Some features listed in the non-Windows Setup Utility (BIOS) that is a group 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 preinstalled...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... Start > Help and Support. NOTE: To reduce the risk of being locked out of the power-on password at the first password check before the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed, you must enter the administrator password to access Setup Utility (BIOS). 42 Chapter 7 Security Setting passwords in Setup Utility (BIOS) Password Administrator password* Function ● Protects access to Setup Utility (BIOS). ● After this password is set , entered, changed, or deleted. NOTE: The administrator password can be used to a Windows user...
... Start > Help and Support. NOTE: To reduce the risk of being locked out of the power-on password at the first password check before the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed, you must enter the administrator password to access Setup Utility (BIOS). 42 Chapter 7 Security Setting passwords in Setup Utility (BIOS) Password Administrator password* Function ● Protects access to Setup Utility (BIOS). ● After this password is set , entered, changed, or deleted. NOTE: The administrator password can be used to a Windows user...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... show the software for all supported models. Using this tool, you want to the database and software. The filters limit the number of available SoftPaqs for updates to download only one or more information. 3. To add other operating systems, change the filter settings in the Configuration Options window. Click Find Available SoftPaqs to download a list of options that provides quick access to download and install SoftPaq Download Manager. If you have used HP SoftPaq Download Manager previously...
... show the software for all supported models. Using this tool, you want to the database and software. The filters limit the number of available SoftPaqs for updates to download only one or more information. 3. To add other operating systems, change the filter settings in the Configuration Options window. Click Find Available SoftPaqs to download a list of options that provides quick access to download and install SoftPaq Download Manager. If you have used HP SoftPaq Download Manager previously...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... displayed at the factory, follow the on-screen instructions. - or - Start Setup Utility (BIOS). 2. Select the Main menu. Turn on -screen instructions. 2. Use the arrow keys to enter Setup Utility (BIOS). or - To exit Setup Utility (BIOS) without saving your changes and exit Setup Utility (BIOS) menus, press f10, and then follow these steps: 1. Press f10 to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. - To exit Setup Utility (BIOS) menus, choose one of the screen. 2. Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility (BIOS), follow the onscreen instructions...
... displayed at the factory, follow the on-screen instructions. - or - Start Setup Utility (BIOS). 2. Select the Main menu. Turn on -screen instructions. 2. Use the arrow keys to enter Setup Utility (BIOS). or - To exit Setup Utility (BIOS) without saving your changes and exit Setup Utility (BIOS) menus, press f10, and then follow these steps: 1. Press f10 to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. - To exit Setup Utility (BIOS) menus, choose one of the screen. 2. Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility (BIOS), follow the onscreen instructions...
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... hard drive. At the download area, follow these steps: a. b. Make a note of the path to an optional power source. Follow any device, cable, or cord. 1. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is connected to your hard drive. 52 Chapter 9 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Follow the on your computer. If no instructions are displayed on your hard drive where the BIOS update is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain. 2. Open Windows...
... hard drive. At the download area, follow these steps: a. b. Make a note of the path to an optional power source. Follow any device, cable, or cord. 1. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is connected to your hard drive. 52 Chapter 9 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Follow the on your computer. If no instructions are displayed on your hard drive where the BIOS update is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain. 2. Open Windows...
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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...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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...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-saving states 17...
...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-saving states 17...
HP ENVY 17 - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...: F4 incorporates all USB ports support USB sleep and charge) NOTE: HP ENVY 17 model numbers 17-3200 through 17-3299 are equipped only with gesture support image sensor (HP-defined: scroll, pinch, zoom, rotate, 3-finger flick) Taps enabled as default Power requirements Supports a 120-W (PFC RC/V 3-wire) HP Smart AC adapter Supports a 9-cell, 91-Wh, 4.1-Ah, Li-ion battery Security Security cable slot ENWW 5 Category Ports Description ● 3-pin AC power ● Audio-in (mono microphone) ● Audio-out (stereo...
...: F4 incorporates all USB ports support USB sleep and charge) NOTE: HP ENVY 17 model numbers 17-3200 through 17-3299 are equipped only with gesture support image sensor (HP-defined: scroll, pinch, zoom, rotate, 3-finger flick) Taps enabled as default Power requirements Supports a 120-W (PFC RC/V 3-wire) HP Smart AC adapter Supports a 9-cell, 91-Wh, 4.1-Ah, Li-ion battery Security Security cable slot ENWW 5 Category Ports Description ● 3-pin AC power ● Audio-in (mono microphone) ● Audio-out (stereo...
HP ENVY 17 - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... (such as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and printer). Use the arrow keys to select System Configuration > Language, and then press enter. 3. Your change and exit Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to enter Setup Utility. NOTE: Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility. Errors can be used with your change takes effect immediately. Use the arrow keys to select a language, and then press enter. 4. Setup Utility includes settings for Startup Menu" message is enabled. 5 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Using Setup Utility Setup Utility, or...
... (such as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and printer). Use the arrow keys to select System Configuration > Language, and then press enter. 3. Your change and exit Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to enter Setup Utility. NOTE: Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility. Errors can be used with your change takes effect immediately. Use the arrow keys to select a language, and then press enter. 4. Setup Utility includes settings for Startup Menu" message is enabled. 5 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Using Setup Utility Setup Utility, or...
HP ENVY 17 - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. b. To exit Setup Utility (BIOS) without saving your changes, use the tab key and the arrow keys to the hard drive. Identify the BIOS update that is running on battery power, docked in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the computer by using the AC adapter. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet. Windows XP-Select Start...
... network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. b. To exit Setup Utility (BIOS) without saving your changes, use the tab key and the arrow keys to the hard drive. Identify the BIOS update that is running on battery power, docked in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the computer by using the AC adapter. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet. Windows XP-Select Start...
HP ENVY 17 - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... battery removal 39 spare part number 22, 27, 39 battery/hard drive cover illustrated 24 location 16 removal 39 spare part number 39 Beats Audio button 9 Blu-ray ROM DVD±RW Super Multi Double-Layer FX Drive precautions 34 removal 42 spare part number 22, 25, 29, 42 Bluetooth module, spare part number 26, 27 bottom components 16 button components 9 buttons Beats Audio 9 Imagepad 12 Imagepad on/off 12 mute 9 power 9 C cables, service considerations 33 caps lock light 11 Card Reader board removal 64 spare part numbers...
... battery removal 39 spare part number 22, 27, 39 battery/hard drive cover illustrated 24 location 16 removal 39 spare part number 39 Beats Audio button 9 Blu-ray ROM DVD±RW Super Multi Double-Layer FX Drive precautions 34 removal 42 spare part number 22, 25, 29, 42 Bluetooth module, spare part number 26, 27 bottom components 16 button components 9 buttons Beats Audio 9 Imagepad 12 Imagepad on/off 12 mute 9 power 9 C cables, service considerations 33 caps lock light 11 Card Reader board removal 64 spare part numbers...
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... model name 1 mSATA drive removal 47 spare part numbers 29, 47 mute light 11 mute location 9 23, 26, N network jack 14 num lock key 10 numeric keypad 10 O operating system, product description 6 optical drive location 13 precautions 34 product description 3 removal 42 spare part numbers 22, 25, 29, 42 P packaging guidelines 36 plastic parts, service considerations 33 pointing device, product description 5 ports DisplayPort 14 HDMI 14 product description 5 USB 13, 14 power button 9 power button board removal 68 spare part number...
... model name 1 mSATA drive removal 47 spare part numbers 29, 47 mute light 11 mute location 9 23, 26, N network jack 14 num lock key 10 numeric keypad 10 O operating system, product description 6 optical drive location 13 precautions 34 product description 3 removal 42 spare part numbers 22, 25, 29, 42 P packaging guidelines 36 plastic parts, service considerations 33 pointing device, product description 5 ports DisplayPort 14 HDMI 14 product description 5 USB 13, 14 power button 9 power button board removal 68 spare part number...
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... description audio 4 chipset 1 display panel 2 Ethernet 4 external media cards 4 graphics 1 hard drives 2 keyboard 5 memory module 2 microphone 4 operating system 6 optical drive 3 pointing device 5 ports 5 power requirements 5 processors 1 product name 1 security 5 serviceability 6 video 4 wireless 4 product name 1, 38 protective cover, spare part number 26, 27 R release latch 16 removal/replacement preliminaries 33 procedures 38 right-side components RJ-45 jack 14 RTC battery removal 46 spare part number 14 22, 27, 46 S Screw Kit, spare part number 26, 29 security cable slot 13 security...
... description audio 4 chipset 1 display panel 2 Ethernet 4 external media cards 4 graphics 1 hard drives 2 keyboard 5 memory module 2 microphone 4 operating system 6 optical drive 3 pointing device 5 ports 5 power requirements 5 processors 1 product name 1 security 5 serviceability 6 video 4 wireless 4 product name 1, 38 protective cover, spare part number 26, 27 R release latch 16 removal/replacement preliminaries 33 procedures 38 right-side components RJ-45 jack 14 RTC battery removal 46 spare part number 14 22, 27, 46 S Screw Kit, spare part number 26, 29 security cable slot 13 security...
HP ENVY17 Getting Started - Windows 7 (2D Models Only)
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... adapter light 17 action keys Help and Support 25 identifying 14 optical drive eject 26 radiance backlight keyboard 26 screen brightness 25 switching screen image 26 using 25 wireless 26 AMD Catalyst Control Center 8 AMD Eyefinity 7 audio-in (microphone) jack 18 audio-out (headpone) jack 18 B backing up customized window, toolbar, and menu bar settings 53 personal files 53 battery, replacing 33 bays, hard drive 20, 57 Beats Audio 3, 13 Beats Audio button 3 Beats Audio Control Panel 3 Beats Audio hot key 4 Bluetooth label 57 buttons 13 Beats Audio...
... adapter light 17 action keys Help and Support 25 identifying 14 optical drive eject 26 radiance backlight keyboard 26 screen brightness 25 switching screen image 26 using 25 wireless 26 AMD Catalyst Control Center 8 AMD Eyefinity 7 audio-in (microphone) jack 18 audio-out (headpone) jack 18 B backing up customized window, toolbar, and menu bar settings 53 personal files 53 battery, replacing 33 bays, hard drive 20, 57 Beats Audio 3, 13 Beats Audio button 3 Beats Audio Control Panel 3 Beats Audio hot key 4 Bluetooth label 57 buttons 13 Beats Audio...
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... 57 serial number 57 wireless certification 57 WLAN 57 latch, release 20 lights AC adapter 17 caps lock 12 hard drive 16 Imagepad 11, 12 mute 12 power 12, 16 webcam 19 wireless 12 M memory module inserting 46 removing 45 replacing 44 memory module compartment, identifying 20 microphone jack 18 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 57 mouse, external setting preferences 28 mute button, identifying 13 mute light, identifying 12 N network jack, identifying 16 num lock key 14 O operating environment 60 operating...
... 57 serial number 57 wireless certification 57 WLAN 57 latch, release 20 lights AC adapter 17 caps lock 12 hard drive 16 Imagepad 11, 12 mute 12 power 12, 16 webcam 19 wireless 12 M memory module inserting 46 removing 45 replacing 44 memory module compartment, identifying 20 microphone jack 18 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 57 mouse, external setting preferences 28 mute button, identifying 13 mute light, identifying 12 N network jack, identifying 16 num lock key 14 O operating environment 60 operating...