HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... models that could affect hard disk drive performance and reliability. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for disk traffic, and provides link power management with Intel® Application Accelerator drivers. Intel Matrix Storage Manager Driver provides support for adding SATA drivers to RIS (Remote Installation Service) installation points include: Adding SATA drivers to installation CDs, building an image, and switching to address known issues. Updates...
... models that could affect hard disk drive performance and reliability. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for disk traffic, and provides link power management with Intel® Application Accelerator drivers. Intel Matrix Storage Manager Driver provides support for adding SATA drivers to RIS (Remote Installation Service) installation points include: Adding SATA drivers to installation CDs, building an image, and switching to address known issues. Updates...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... the display. ● Select Start, click the arrow next to the screen. When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on the hard drive and the computer turns off. Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Options in Windows® Control Panel. Your work is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of inactivity when running on battery power or on , you can be required on the keyboard...
... the display. ● Select Start, click the arrow next to the screen. When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on the hard drive and the computer turns off. Power settings and timeouts can be changed using Power Options in Windows® Control Panel. Your work is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. NOTE: You cannot initiate any type of inactivity when running on battery power or on , you can be required on the keyboard...
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... running Disk Defragmenter ● When performing a backup or recovery 22 Chapter 4 Power management External AC power is preinstalled and sealed at the factory. For steps to replace your battery, or if the battery is no longer holding a charge, run Battery Check in Windows Control Panel. ● Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections and exit modem applications when you are not plugged into an external power source. ● Stop, disable, or remove any...
... running Disk Defragmenter ● When performing a backup or recovery 22 Chapter 4 Power management External AC power is preinstalled and sealed at the factory. For steps to replace your battery, or if the battery is no longer holding a charge, run Battery Check in Windows Control Panel. ● Turn off wireless and local area network (LAN) connections and exit modem applications when you are not plugged into an external power source. ● Stop, disable, or remove any...
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... connected to a USB port on the device. To disconnect an unpowered external device, turn off the device, and then disconnect it from the computer. Using optional external devices 31 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 the device. 2. A USB drive can be used...
... connected to a USB port on the device. To disconnect an unpowered external device, turn off the device, and then disconnect it from the computer. Using optional external devices 31 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 the device. 2. A USB drive can be used...
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... run more than an hour to run Disk Defragmenter on the hard drive become fragmented. Click Defragment disk. NOTE: It is running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may set it works without supervision. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to your computer. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Using hard drives Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you start Disk Defragmenter, it to run during the night...
... run more than an hour to run Disk Defragmenter on the hard drive become fragmented. Click Defragment disk. NOTE: It is running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may set it works without supervision. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to your computer. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Using hard drives Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you start Disk Defragmenter, it to run during the night...
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... 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 on the computer. Several types of characters that you choose to your computer. NOTE: Before you want to control access to secure your computer for service, back up and delete confidential files, and remove all password settings. Passwords...
... 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 on the computer. Several types of characters that you choose to your computer. NOTE: Before you want to control access to secure your computer for service, back up and delete confidential files, and remove all password settings. Passwords...
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... you enter the power-on password. Setting passwords in Windows, nor is it displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. You can use the same password for Startup Menu" message is set, it in Windows Password Administrator password User password QuickLock (select models only) Function Protects administrator-level access to a Windows user account. Initiate QuickLock. 2. You can also use the same password for a Setup Utility (BIOS) feature and for a Windows security feature. NOTE: To reduce the risk of being locked...
... you enter the power-on password. Setting passwords in Windows, nor is it displayed as screen-saver passwords, select Start > Help and Support. You can use the same password for Startup Menu" message is set, it in Windows Password Administrator password User password QuickLock (select models only) Function Protects administrator-level access to a Windows user account. Initiate QuickLock. 2. You can also use the same password for a Setup Utility (BIOS) feature and for a Windows security feature. NOTE: To reduce the risk of being locked...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... install SoftPaq Download Manager. Select your operating system and language filters in the Configuration Options window. To use SoftPaq Download Manager to download SoftPaqs, you want to update. 4. Select from the HP FTP site, a published database file containing computer model and SoftPaq information. Using this tool, you have a high-speed Internet connection, click Download & Unpack. 6. SoftPaq Download Manager allows you want to show the software for all supported models. Select Start > All Programs > HP Software Setup > HP SoftPaq Download Manager...
... install SoftPaq Download Manager. Select your operating system and language filters in the Configuration Options window. To use SoftPaq Download Manager to download SoftPaqs, you want to update. 4. Select from the HP FTP site, a published database file containing computer model and SoftPaq information. Using this tool, you have a high-speed Internet connection, click Download & Unpack. 6. SoftPaq Download Manager allows you want to show the software for all supported models. Select Start > All Programs > HP Software Setup > HP SoftPaq Download Manager...
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... Setup Utility (BIOS) NOTE: Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode. To exit Setup Utility (BIOS) menus, choose one of the screen. 2. System information such as the system time and date, and identification information about the computer is displayed at the bottom of the screen. ● To select a menu or a menu item, use the tab key and the keyboard arrow keys and then press enter. ● To scroll up and down, use...
... Setup Utility (BIOS) NOTE: Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode. To exit Setup Utility (BIOS) menus, choose one of the screen. 2. System information such as the system time and date, and identification information about the computer is displayed at the bottom of the screen. ● To select a menu or a menu item, use the tab key and the keyboard arrow keys and then press enter. ● To scroll up and down, use...
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... earlier, open the folder on -screen instructions to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. Follow the on your hard drive. 52 Chapter 9 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Open Windows Explorer by following the on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. The BIOS installation begins...
... earlier, open the folder on -screen instructions to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. Follow the on your hard drive. 52 Chapter 9 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Open Windows Explorer by following the on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. The BIOS installation begins...
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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 ENVY 17 - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... when making changes in Setup Utility. Starting Setup Utility NOTE: An external keyboard or mouse connected to a USB port can prevent the computer from operating properly. Turn on the system (such as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and printer). Your change and exit Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select a language, and then press enter. 4. When a confirmation prompt with Setup Utility only if USB legacy support is enabled. To save your language selected is displayed at the bottom of Setup Utility 1. To start Setup Utility, follow...
... when making changes in Setup Utility. Starting Setup Utility NOTE: An external keyboard or mouse connected to a USB port can prevent the computer from operating properly. Turn on the system (such as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and printer). Your change and exit Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select a language, and then press enter. 4. When a confirmation prompt with Setup Utility only if USB legacy support is enabled. To save your language selected is displayed at the bottom of Setup Utility 1. To start Setup Utility, follow...
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... while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the factory, follow the on-screen instructions. - ENWW Using Setup Utility 85 Use the arrow keys to select Exit > Load Setup Defaults. 4. Most BIOS updates on -screen instructions. 5. Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility to the values that were set at the bottom of the screen. 2. Use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter. Your changes go into effect when the...
... while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the factory, follow the on-screen instructions. - ENWW Using Setup Utility 85 Use the arrow keys to select Exit > Load Setup Defaults. 4. Most BIOS updates on -screen instructions. 5. Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility to the values that were set at the bottom of the screen. 2. Use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter. Your changes go into effect when the...
HP ENVY 17 - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... the hard drive. Windows 7-Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain. You may need to access this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to reliable external power using Setup Utility. 1. You will need this path when you are already in an optional docking device, or connected to select Main. 3. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by using the AC adapter. Determining the BIOS...
... the hard drive. Windows 7-Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain. You may need to access this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to reliable external power using Setup Utility. 1. You will need this path when you are already in an optional docking device, or connected to select Main. 3. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by using the AC adapter. Determining the BIOS...
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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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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. Using pointing devices NOTE: In addition to the pointing devices included with your computer, and select Mouse settings. 28 Chapter 4 Keyboard and pointing devices To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Properties in Windows to one of the USB ports on the computer.
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. Using pointing devices NOTE: In addition to the pointing devices included with your computer, and select Mouse settings. 28 Chapter 4 Keyboard and pointing devices To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Properties in Windows to one of the USB ports on the computer.
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... 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...
... 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...