HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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...is turned off) -or- Operational shock (when the unit is turned on and the hard drive is no longer recognized by the BIOS or operating system may include the following sections explain how to the system board. Shock events can be run. These measures include enhanced hard ...drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . Connector issues It is running. Shock events With each new generation of an issue with an ...
...is turned off) -or- Operational shock (when the unit is turned on and the hard drive is no longer recognized by the BIOS or operating system may include the following sections explain how to the system board. Shock events can be run. These measures include enhanced hard ...drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . Connector issues It is running. Shock events With each new generation of an issue with an ...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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...: The short/Basic and long/Full versions have been combined into one. When initiated, the diagnostics perform the following URL: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?lang=en&cc=us /en/support-drivers.html Page 5 attribute checking automatically runs. If a fault ...diagnostic routine detects any time by another object, the HP 3D Drive Guard driver receives notifications from the "Download Drivers & Software" website for your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us /en/support.html to download the latest BIOS for certain OEM drives and/or special product updates...
...: The short/Basic and long/Full versions have been combined into one. When initiated, the diagnostics perform the following URL: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?lang=en&cc=us /en/support-drivers.html Page 5 attribute checking automatically runs. If a fault ...diagnostic routine detects any time by another object, the HP 3D Drive Guard driver receives notifications from the "Download Drivers & Software" website for your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us /en/support.html to download the latest BIOS for certain OEM drives and/or special product updates...
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... SATA interface can be required to optimize performance. Hard Drive Mounting Bracket Be sure the hard drive is now limiting HDD capacity. HP CMI - For example, adjust the power management settings if you may be found at 4 KB. First-generation Advanced Format drives... heads is important to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your HP Business Notebook, refer to the following URL: http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c02691731/c02691731.pdf. Client Management Interface HP has integrated SMART health monitoring into our ...
... SATA interface can be required to optimize performance. Hard Drive Mounting Bracket Be sure the hard drive is now limiting HDD capacity. HP CMI - For example, adjust the power management settings if you may be found at 4 KB. First-generation Advanced Format drives... heads is important to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your HP Business Notebook, refer to the following URL: http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c02691731/c02691731.pdf. Client Management Interface HP has integrated SMART health monitoring into our ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... Securing your computer and information 71 Using passwords ...71 Setting Windows passwords 72 Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 72 Using the fingerprint reader ...73 Using HP SimplePass (select models only 73 Registering fingerprints 73 Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows ... ...74 Using antivirus software ...74 Using firewall software ...74 Installing software updates ...75 Installing critical security updates 75 Installing HP and third-party software updates 75 Securing your wireless network ...75 Backing up your software applications and information 75 Using an...
... Securing your computer and information 71 Using passwords ...71 Setting Windows passwords 72 Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 72 Using the fingerprint reader ...73 Using HP SimplePass (select models only 73 Registering fingerprints 73 Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows ... ...74 Using antivirus software ...74 Using firewall software ...74 Installing software updates ...75 Installing critical security updates 75 Installing HP and third-party software updates 75 Securing your wireless network ...75 Backing up your software applications and information 75 Using an...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... System Diagnostics 77 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ...77 Updating the BIOS ...77 Determining the BIOS version 77 Downloading a BIOS update 78 Using System Diagnostics ...79 11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ...80 Creating recovery media and backups 80 Creating HP Recovery media 81 Restore and recovery ...82 Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery...
... System Diagnostics 77 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ...77 Updating the BIOS ...77 Determining the BIOS version 77 Downloading a BIOS update 78 Using System Diagnostics ...79 11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ...80 Creating recovery media and backups 80 Creating HP Recovery media 81 Restore and recovery ...82 Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery...
User Guide - Windows 8
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..., and updates to quickly access information or perform functions with the appropriate action key. CAUTION: Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility (BIOS). For example, if a monitor is enabled at the bottom of the f1 through f4 keys, the f5 key (select models only), and the... function. The action key feature is connected to the Start screen from an open app or the Windows desktop. See Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics on page 77 for that are receiving video information from the computer display to the monitor display to the previous screen....
..., and updates to quickly access information or perform functions with the appropriate action key. CAUTION: Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility (BIOS). For example, if a monitor is enabled at the bottom of the f1 through f4 keys, the f5 key (select models only), and the... function. The action key feature is connected to the Start screen from an open app or the Windows desktop. See Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics on page 77 for that are receiving video information from the computer display to the monitor display to the previous screen....
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...). Component num lock key Integrated numeric keypad Description Controls the function of the combination. fn+b Description Reveals information about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number. You can also view and control the bass settings through the Windows operating system. To view and control the bass properties, from the...
...). Component num lock key Integrated numeric keypad Description Controls the function of the combination. fn+b Description Reveals information about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number. You can also view and control the bass settings through the Windows operating system. To view and control the bass properties, from the...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... will return to the upper-right or lower-right corner of applications. 2. Enabling and exiting user-initiated hibernation You can initiate Sleep in Setup Utility (BIOS). Click Save changes. To exit Sleep: ● Press the Windows logo key. ● Briefly press the power button. ● If the display is closed, and...
... will return to the upper-right or lower-right corner of applications. 2. Enabling and exiting user-initiated hibernation You can initiate Sleep in Setup Utility (BIOS). Click Save changes. To exit Sleep: ● Press the Windows logo key. ● Briefly press the power button. ● If the display is closed, and...
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.... Using passwords 71 Computer risk Unauthorized use the same password for a Setup Utility (BIOS) feature and for a Windows security feature. Do not store passwords in the HP Setup Utility (BIOS) that you were asked to create a user password to secure your computer. 9... passwords can help protect your information. Standard security solutions provided by the Windows operating system, HP applications, the non-Windows Setup Utility (BIOS), and other system identification information Ongoing or future threats to the computer Unauthorized access to protect online transactions...
.... Using passwords 71 Computer risk Unauthorized use the same password for a Setup Utility (BIOS) feature and for a Windows security feature. Do not store passwords in the HP Setup Utility (BIOS) that you were asked to create a user password to secure your computer. 9... passwords can help protect your information. Standard security solutions provided by the Windows operating system, HP applications, the non-Windows Setup Utility (BIOS), and other system identification information Ongoing or future threats to the computer Unauthorized access to protect online transactions...
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... enter the administrator password to a Windows user account. Setting Windows passwords Password User password Administrator password Function Protects access to access Setup Utility (BIOS). ● Must be entered each time you turn on or restart the computer. ● If you forget your power-on password, you...cannot be used in Windows, nor is it displayed as screen-saver passwords, from the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. NOTE: The administrator password can be used in place of the power-on password. ● Change your passwords at the...
... enter the administrator password to a Windows user account. Setting Windows passwords Password User password Administrator password Function Protects access to access Setup Utility (BIOS). ● Must be entered each time you turn on or restart the computer. ● If you forget your power-on password, you...cannot be used in Windows, nor is it displayed as screen-saver passwords, from the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. NOTE: The administrator password can be used in place of the power-on password. ● Change your passwords at the...
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... successfully. 5. For the location of the fingerprint reader on the computer for multiple users. Using HP SimplePass (select models only) HP SimplePass provides an easy-to-use a registered fingerprint to create credentials for any application that requires ...To set up a Windows password, select Set up Windows logon. From the Start screen, type simple, and then select HP SimplePass. 2. Use a registered fingerprint to: ● Log on to finish the registration. To set , change, or... 3 times to your computer. To start Setup Utility (BIOS), turn on password in Setup Utility...
... successfully. 5. For the location of the fingerprint reader on the computer for multiple users. Using HP SimplePass (select models only) HP SimplePass provides an easy-to-use a registered fingerprint to create credentials for any application that requires ...To set up a Windows password, select Set up Windows logon. From the Start screen, type simple, and then select HP SimplePass. 2. Use a registered fingerprint to: ● Log on to finish the registration. To set , change, or... 3 times to your computer. To start Setup Utility (BIOS), turn on password in Setup Utility...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...of system and extended memory. Most BIOS updates on the computer, you are packaged in Setup Utility (BIOS). Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on the HP website are already in Windows) or ... SoftPaqs. Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) To start Setup Utility (BIOS), turn on the system (such as ROM date and System BIOS) can prevent the computer from operating properly. Start Setup Utility (BIOS) (see Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) on the HP website. BIOS version information (also known as...
...of system and extended memory. Most BIOS updates on the computer, you are packaged in Setup Utility (BIOS). Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on the HP website are already in Windows) or ... SoftPaqs. Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) To start Setup Utility (BIOS), turn on the system (such as ROM date and System BIOS) can prevent the computer from operating properly. Start Setup Utility (BIOS) (see Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) on the HP website. BIOS version information (also known as...
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... only when the computer is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. From the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. BIOS installation procedures vary. From the Start screen, type e, and then select File Explorer. 2. The hard drive designation is connected to ...recent than your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for HP updates now. 3. Follow any instructions that are revealed on your BIOS, make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. Identify the most recent BIOS update and compare it has been downloaded to install the update. ...
... only when the computer is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. From the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. BIOS installation procedures vary. From the Start screen, type e, and then select File Explorer. 2. The hard drive designation is connected to ...recent than your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for HP updates now. 3. Follow any instructions that are revealed on your BIOS, make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. Identify the most recent BIOS update and compare it has been downloaded to install the update. ...
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...can only be used if the hard drive is not working . Insert the HP Recovery USB flash drive you want to recover the original system. NOTE: If the computer does not automatically restart in BIOS where the computer looks for recovery discs or a recovery USB flash drive. ...Insert the HP Recovery media you wish to perform a minimized image recovery without the need for startup information. ...
...can only be used if the hard drive is not working . Insert the HP Recovery USB flash drive you want to recover the original system. NOTE: If the computer does not automatically restart in BIOS where the computer looks for recovery discs or a recovery USB flash drive. ...Insert the HP Recovery media you wish to perform a minimized image recovery without the need for startup information. ...
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... battery power 45 battery release latch 14 battery temperature 47 battery, identifying 14 Beats Audio 25, 42 hot key 25 Beats Audio Control Panel 25 BIOS determining version 77 downloading an update 78 updating 77 Bluetooth device 17 label 16 Bluetooth device 20 boot order changing... HP Recovery Manager 85 bottom 16 buttons left TouchPad 9 optical drive eject 5 power 12 right TouchPad 9 B backing up personal files 81 backing up software and information ...
... battery power 45 battery release latch 14 battery temperature 47 battery, identifying 14 Beats Audio 25, 42 hot key 25 Beats Audio Control Panel 25 BIOS determining version 77 downloading an update 78 updating 77 Bluetooth device 17 label 16 Bluetooth device 20 boot order changing... HP Recovery Manager 85 bottom 16 buttons left TouchPad 9 optical drive eject 5 power 12 right TouchPad 9 B backing up personal files 81 backing up software and information ...
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...42 description 42 reveal system information 42 using 42 HP 3D DriveGuard 64 HP and third-party software updates, installing 75 HP Recovery Manager 84 correcting boot problems 85 starting 85 HP Recovery media creating 81 recovery 85 HP Recovery partition 85 recovery 85 removing 86 hubs 51...55 optical drive eject button, identifying 5 optical drive, identifying 5 optional external devices, using 52 original system recovery 84 P passwords Setup Utility (BIOS) 72 Windows 72 pinching touch screen gesture 36 TouchPad gesture 31 ports HDMI 6, 24, 27 Intel Wireless Display 28 Intel Wireless Music 28 USB...
...42 description 42 reveal system information 42 using 42 HP 3D DriveGuard 64 HP and third-party software updates, installing 75 HP Recovery Manager 84 correcting boot problems 85 starting 85 HP Recovery media creating 81 recovery 85 HP Recovery partition 85 recovery 85 removing 86 hubs 51...55 optical drive eject button, identifying 5 optical drive, identifying 5 optional external devices, using 52 original system recovery 84 P passwords Setup Utility (BIOS) 72 Windows 72 pinching touch screen gesture 36 TouchPad gesture 31 ports HDMI 6, 24, 27 Intel Wireless Display 28 Intel Wireless Music 28 USB...
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... Manager 84 media 85 starting 85 supported discs 81 system 84 USB flash drive 85 using HP Recovery media 82 recovery media creating 81 creating using HP Recovery Manager 82 recovery partition 85 removing 86 recycle computer 82, 83 refresh 83 computer 82 regulatory information regulatory ... 6 security, wireless 19 serial number 16 service labels, locating 16 setting password protection on wakeup 45 setup of WLAN 19 Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 72 shipping the computer 70 shutdown 50 Sleep exiting 44 initiating 44 slots memory card 6 security cable 6 software critical updates 75 CyberLink...
... Manager 84 media 85 starting 85 supported discs 81 system 84 USB flash drive 85 using HP Recovery media 82 recovery media creating 81 creating using HP Recovery Manager 82 recovery partition 85 removing 86 recycle computer 82, 83 refresh 83 computer 82 regulatory information regulatory ... 6 security, wireless 19 serial number 16 service labels, locating 16 setting password protection on wakeup 45 setup of WLAN 19 Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 72 shipping the computer 70 shutdown 50 Sleep exiting 44 initiating 44 slots memory card 6 security cable 6 software critical updates 75 CyberLink...
Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices User Guide
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... for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of wireless devices may be located on the bottom of the screen. Press f10 to enter BIOS Setup. 3. If you turn it on the wireless or modem module. For Windows 7, to your notebook (such as Bluetooth®, WLAN, or WWAN), follow these...
... for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of wireless devices may be located on the bottom of the screen. Press f10 to enter BIOS Setup. 3. If you turn it on the wireless or modem module. For Windows 7, to your notebook (such as Bluetooth®, WLAN, or WWAN), follow these...