HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... ...5 Firmware & Product Updates ...6 Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver 6 Installing SATA drivers ...6 Care and Maintenance Measures ...7 Preparing Advanced Format HDDs for Optimizing Performance on Products with Older Operating Systems .. 7 For more information ...8 Client Management Interface 7 Additional HP Recommendations for Microsoft Windows installations 7 Hard Drive Mounting Bracket ...7 HP CMI - HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying...
... ...5 Firmware & Product Updates ...6 Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver 6 Installing SATA drivers ...6 Care and Maintenance Measures ...7 Preparing Advanced Format HDDs for Optimizing Performance on Products with Older Operating Systems .. 7 For more information ...8 Client Management Interface 7 Additional HP Recommendations for Microsoft Windows installations 7 Hard Drive Mounting Bracket ...7 HP CMI - HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying...
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... to OS, Software, or other hardware problems) Page 4 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? slow performance (opening and closing apps), lock-ups, Microsoft Blue...
... to OS, Software, or other hardware problems) Page 4 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? slow performance (opening and closing apps), lock-ups, Microsoft Blue...
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... runs. If a fault is detected in any time by another object, the HP 3D Drive Guard driver receives notifications from the "Download Drivers & Software" website for your product. Please visit the HP Web site at any time by automatically "parking the heads" to install the more advanced ...diagnostic tests, which can be found at any way damage an SSD if installed. Download the latest HP 3D Drive Guard driver under the Solutions section from the integrated accelerometer, and protects the hard drive (HDD) by pressing the Esc key. When ...
... runs. If a fault is detected in any time by another object, the HP 3D Drive Guard driver receives notifications from the "Download Drivers & Software" website for your product. Please visit the HP Web site at any time by automatically "parking the heads" to install the more advanced ...diagnostic tests, which can be found at any way damage an SSD if installed. Download the latest HP 3D Drive Guard driver under the Solutions section from the integrated accelerometer, and protects the hard drive (HDD) by pressing the Esc key. When ...
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... issues. Page 6 Intel Matrix Storage Manager Driver provides support for lower power consumption on computer systems equipped with Intel Matrix Storage Manager Technology. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that could affect hard... disk drive performance and reliability. To download the latest version of the Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver: http://www8.hp.com/us/en/support-drivers.html Installing SATA drivers SATA Native Mode is a storage interface technology that provides up to SATA AHCI mode ...
... issues. Page 6 Intel Matrix Storage Manager Driver provides support for lower power consumption on computer systems equipped with Intel Matrix Storage Manager Technology. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that could affect hard... disk drive performance and reliability. To download the latest version of the Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver: http://www8.hp.com/us/en/support-drivers.html Installing SATA drivers SATA Native Mode is a storage interface technology that provides up to SATA AHCI mode ...
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... Advanced Format HDDs for Microsoft Windows installations Historically, hard disk drives (HDDs) have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your computer. however, this sector size is moved to optimize the reading and writing of time. eight times...drives - First-generation Advanced Format drives retain backwards-compatibility by using Advanced Format drives to optimize performance. Client Management Interface HP has integrated SMART health monitoring into our management console portfolio. More information can use an Advanced Format drive. operate internally ...
... Advanced Format HDDs for Microsoft Windows installations Historically, hard disk drives (HDDs) have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your computer. however, this sector size is moved to optimize the reading and writing of time. eight times...drives - First-generation Advanced Format drives retain backwards-compatibility by using Advanced Format drives to optimize performance. Client Management Interface HP has integrated SMART health monitoring into our management console portfolio. More information can use an Advanced Format drive. operate internally ...
HP Envy 6 Maintenance and Service Guide
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... Product name Serial number (s/n) Part number/Product number (p/n) Warranty period Model description (select models only) Function This is the product name affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. 3 Illustrated parts catalog Service tag When ordering parts or requesting...
... Product name Serial number (s/n) Part number/Product number (p/n) Warranty period Model description (select models only) Function This is the product name affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. 3 Illustrated parts catalog Service tag When ordering parts or requesting...
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... for the computer. This number describes the duration of the computer. This is an alphanumeric identifier that is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. Component replacement procedures 31 The part number helps a service technician determine what components and parts are needed. Service label When...
... for the computer. This number describes the duration of the computer. This is an alphanumeric identifier that is the alphanumeric identifier used to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. Component replacement procedures 31 The part number helps a service technician determine what components and parts are needed. Service label When...
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... download area, follow these steps: a. You may need to your hard drive. Windows XP-Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Windows 7-Open Windows Explorer by pressing fn+esc (if you connect your computer to select Main. 3.
... download area, follow these steps: a. You may need to your hard drive. Windows XP-Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Windows 7-Open Windows Explorer by pressing fn+esc (if you connect your computer to select Main. 3.
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... software. ● The computer must be connected to create these tools immediately after setting up your information ● Recovering a program or driver Restoring the system If the computer hard drive fails, you must be connected directly to a USB port on an external device, such as...the computer, not to its original factory state if the hard drive fails, or if for the presence of recovery discs or a recovery flash drive (HP Recovery Manager software feature) ● Performing a system restore (from the partition, recovery discs, or a recovery flash drive) ● Backing up the...
... software. ● The computer must be connected to create these tools immediately after setting up your information ● Recovering a program or driver Restoring the system If the computer hard drive fails, you must be connected directly to a USB port on an external device, such as...the computer, not to its original factory state if the hard drive fails, or if for the presence of recovery discs or a recovery flash drive (HP Recovery Manager software feature) ● Performing a system restore (from the partition, recovery discs, or a recovery flash drive) ● Backing up the...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation ....... 40 Running on external AC power ...40 Troubleshooting an AC adapter 41 HP CoolSense (select models only 41 Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select models only 42 Shutting down (turning off... Maintaining your computer ...47 Improving performance ...47 Handling drives ...47 Using Disk Defragmenter 48 Using Disk Cleanup ...48 Updating programs and drivers ...48 Cleaning your computer ...49 Cleaning the display, sides, and cover 49 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 49 Traveling with or ...
... low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation ....... 40 Running on external AC power ...40 Troubleshooting an AC adapter 41 HP CoolSense (select models only 41 Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select models only 42 Shutting down (turning off... Maintaining your computer ...47 Improving performance ...47 Handling drives ...47 Using Disk Defragmenter 48 Using Disk Cleanup ...48 Updating programs and drivers ...48 Cleaning your computer ...49 Cleaning the display, sides, and cover 49 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 49 Traveling with or ...
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... own power source. Connecting a USB device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of USB port. Using a USB device 43 NOTE: For information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, see Connecting to your computer. For added capacity or functionality, connect an external drive (purchased separately), such...
... own power source. Connecting a USB device CAUTION: To reduce the risk of USB port. Using a USB device 43 NOTE: For information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, see Connecting to your computer. For added capacity or functionality, connect an external drive (purchased separately), such...
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This chapter provides information about updating your programs and drivers, instructions for cleaning your computer, and tips for travelling with your computer. Handling drives Observe these precautions when handling drives: ● Before removing or installing a ...
This chapter provides information about updating your programs and drivers, instructions for cleaning your computer, and tips for travelling with your computer. Handling drives Observe these precautions when handling drives: ● Before removing or installing a ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...least once a month. Follow the on -screen instructions. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you update your computer Without the latest driver, you use your hard drive at any time. HP recommends defragmenting your computer over time, the files on the hard drive become ...the computer while an optical drive is not contiguous (sequential) and, because of your equipment. 48 Chapter 8 Maintaining your programs and drivers on a regular basis to the latest versions. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Connect the computer to complete...
...least once a month. Follow the on -screen instructions. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you update your computer Without the latest driver, you use your hard drive at any time. HP recommends defragmenting your computer over time, the files on the hard drive become ...the computer while an optical drive is not contiguous (sequential) and, because of your equipment. 48 Chapter 8 Maintaining your programs and drivers on a regular basis to the latest versions. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. Connect the computer to complete...
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... internal components, do not use a circular motion to clean your computer, dust and dirt particles can permanently damage the surface of HP programs and drivers. Cleaning your computer and external devices helps keep them in removing dirt and debris. Cleaning the display, sides, and cover Gently ...as a chamois cloth) moistened with an alcohol-free glass cleaner. If you are cleaning the computer. In addition, register to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. CAUTION: Avoid using a soft, lint-free cloth moistened with an alcohol-free glass cleaner or use an...
... internal components, do not use a circular motion to clean your computer, dust and dirt particles can permanently damage the surface of HP programs and drivers. Cleaning your computer and external devices helps keep them in removing dirt and debris. Cleaning the display, sides, and cover Gently ...as a chamois cloth) moistened with an alcohol-free glass cleaner. If you are cleaning the computer. In addition, register to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. CAUTION: Avoid using a soft, lint-free cloth moistened with an alcohol-free glass cleaner or use an...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... all data sent to protect all the computers on or restart the computer, and then quickly press f10. 2. Installing software updates HP, Microsoft Windows, and third-party software installed on your computer. A firewall can be software you upgrade the security software trial offer...that protects only the computer it can detect most viruses, destroy them to date. For more information, see Updating programs and drivers on -screen instructions. There are designed to prevent unauthorized access to correct security problems and improve software performance. For more information...
... all data sent to protect all the computers on or restart the computer, and then quickly press f10. 2. Installing software updates HP, Microsoft Windows, and third-party software installed on your computer. A firewall can be software you upgrade the security software trial offer...that protects only the computer it can detect most viruses, destroy them to date. For more information, see Updating programs and drivers on -screen instructions. There are designed to prevent unauthorized access to correct security problems and improve software performance. For more information...
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... lost or damaged through the updates link in this section. Installing HP and third-party software updates HP recommends that you can also register to know your computer and information At this location, you regularly update the software and drivers that should be sure that all critical updates from Microsoft as soon... your computer, regularly update the software. Backing up your software applications and information Regularly back up your software applications and information to http://www.hp.com/support. Loop the security cable lock around a secured object. 2.
... lost or damaged through the updates link in this section. Installing HP and third-party software updates HP recommends that you can also register to know your computer and information At this location, you regularly update the software and drivers that should be sure that all critical updates from Microsoft as soon... your computer, regularly update the software. Backing up your software applications and information Regularly back up your software applications and information to http://www.hp.com/support. Loop the security cable lock around a secured object. 2.
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... hard drive data is wiped out and all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● ... is a software program that offers a way to regularly and automatically back up the computer. Creating HP Recovery media HP Recovery Manager is not enabled by default, so you will provide the following recovery options: ●...recovery media and backups Recovery after you successfully set up libraries, Contacts, Favorites, and the Windows Desktop. HP Recovery media is also useful if you add hardware and software programs, create system restore points. It can...
... hard drive data is wiped out and all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● ... is a software program that offers a way to regularly and automatically back up the computer. Creating HP Recovery media HP Recovery Manager is not enabled by default, so you will provide the following recovery options: ●...recovery media and backups Recovery after you successfully set up libraries, Contacts, Favorites, and the Windows Desktop. HP Recovery media is also useful if you add hardware and software programs, create system restore points. It can...
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... , restoring, and recovering For more information, see Windows Help and Support. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, and then select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and follow the on-screen instructions. ● If you want a quick and easy way to recover...in the image continue to reinstall the individual application or driver. Restore and recovery There are replacing the hard drive, you can choose the HP Minimized Image Recovery option from the HP Recovery partition (select models only) or HP Recovery media. Even if you did not manually create...
... , restoring, and recovering For more information, see Windows Help and Support. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, and then select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and follow the on-screen instructions. ● If you want a quick and easy way to recover...in the image continue to reinstall the individual application or driver. Restore and recovery There are replacing the hard drive, you can choose the HP Minimized Image Recovery option from the HP Recovery partition (select models only) or HP Recovery media. Even if you did not manually create...
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...far-right upper or lower corner of the partitions are re-created. Using the HP Recovery media you created, you can only be used if the hard drive is wiped out and all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset-restores the ...computer to display charms. 2. For U.S. Click Change PC settings in from the HP website. This type of the screen, and then select General ...
...far-right upper or lower corner of the partitions are re-created. Using the HP Recovery media you created, you can only be used if the hard drive is wiped out and all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset-restores the ...computer to display charms. 2. For U.S. Click Change PC settings in from the HP website. This type of the screen, and then select General ...