HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... Windows installations 7 Hard Drive Mounting Bracket ...7 HP CMI - Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI 5 HP 3D Drive Guard ...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 HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives...
... Windows installations 7 Hard Drive Mounting Bracket ...7 HP CMI - Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI 5 HP 3D Drive Guard ...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 HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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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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... the Solutions section from the integrated accelerometer, and protects the hard drive (HDD) by another object, the HP 3D Drive Guard driver receives notifications from the "Download Drivers & Software" website for your product. If no errors occur, the long/full test automatically runs. If no errors occur... system BIOS. 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 Please visit the HP Web site at any way damage an SSD if installed. Note: The diagnostics may...
... the Solutions section from the integrated accelerometer, and protects the hard drive (HDD) by another object, the HP 3D Drive Guard driver receives notifications from the "Download Drivers & Software" website for your product. If no errors occur, the long/full test automatically runs. If no errors occur... system BIOS. 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 Please visit the HP Web site at any way damage an SSD if installed. Note: The diagnostics may...
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.../bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01600726/c01600726.pdf. 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 address known issues. The Intel Matrix Storage Technology solution technology provides improved...
.../bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01600726/c01600726.pdf. 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 address known issues. The Intel Matrix Storage Technology solution technology provides improved...
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...external SATA communications based on how to the Maintenance and Service guide for information on a 512-byte sector; Client Management Interface HP has integrated SMART health monitoring into our management console portfolio. More information can use an Advanced Format drive. however, this ... power management settings (power schemes) in the Control Panel to permit the hard drive to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for Microsoft Windows installations Historically, hard disk drives (HDDs) have to access the hard drive very often. Perform ...
...external SATA communications based on how to the Maintenance and Service guide for information on a 512-byte sector; Client Management Interface HP has integrated SMART health monitoring into our management console portfolio. More information can use an Advanced Format drive. however, this ... power management settings (power schemes) in the Control Panel to permit the hard drive to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for Microsoft Windows installations Historically, hard disk drives (HDDs) have to access the hard drive very often. Perform ...
User Guide
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... 43 Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation ....... 43 Running on external AC power ...44 Troubleshooting power problems 44 HP CoolSense (select models only 45 Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select models only 45 Shutting down (turning off) the... ...48 Connecting a powered USB device 48 Inserting and removing a digital storage card 49 8 Maintaining your computer ...50 Improving performance ...50 Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only 50 Using Disk Defragmenter 50 Using Disk Cleanup ...51 Updating programs and...
... 43 Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation ....... 43 Running on external AC power ...44 Troubleshooting power problems 44 HP CoolSense (select models only 45 Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select models only 45 Shutting down (turning off) the... ...48 Connecting a powered USB device 48 Inserting and removing a digital storage card 49 8 Maintaining your computer ...50 Improving performance ...50 Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only 50 Using Disk Defragmenter 50 Using Disk Cleanup ...51 Updating programs and...
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.... See Getting to the USB port on page 15. Type USB 2.0 USB 3.0 Description Transfers data at 640 MB/s. NOTE: For information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use the computer's power to a network on your computer.
.... See Getting to the USB port on page 15. Type USB 2.0 USB 3.0 Description Transfers data at 640 MB/s. NOTE: For information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use the computer's power to a network on your computer.
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...computer It is important to perform regular maintenance to keep your computer in the secondary hard drive bay are not covered by HP 3D DriveGuard. HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive at any time. 50 Chapter 8 Maintaining your computer Improving performance Everyone wants a fast computer ... regular maintenance tasks, using tools such as Disk Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup. This chapter provides information about updating your programs and drivers, instructions for cleaning your computer, and tips for traveling with the display closed while the computer is running tools such as...
...computer It is important to perform regular maintenance to keep your computer in the secondary hard drive bay are not covered by HP 3D DriveGuard. HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive at any time. 50 Chapter 8 Maintaining your computer Improving performance Everyone wants a fast computer ... regular maintenance tasks, using tools such as Disk Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup. This chapter provides information about updating your programs and drivers, instructions for cleaning your computer, and tips for traveling with the display closed while the computer is running tools such as...
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... might not work well with an alcohol-free glass cleaner. Use a pre-moistened germicidal wipe to AC power. 2. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you don't clean your computer, dust and dirt particles can safely delete to aid in the search box. From the Start...: 1. CAUTION: Avoid using a soft, lint-free cloth moistened with the most out of HP programs and drivers. Updating programs and drivers 51 Technology is always changing, and updating programs and drivers allows your computer: Strong solvents, such as paper towels, can resolve issues and bring new features...
... might not work well with an alcohol-free glass cleaner. Use a pre-moistened germicidal wipe to AC power. 2. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you don't clean your computer, dust and dirt particles can safely delete to aid in the search box. From the Start...: 1. CAUTION: Avoid using a soft, lint-free cloth moistened with the most out of HP programs and drivers. Updating programs and drivers 51 Technology is always changing, and updating programs and drivers allows your computer: Strong solvents, such as paper towels, can resolve issues and bring new features...
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...from security breaches and computer viruses, install all data sent to a system or network. An antivirus program may have caused. Installing software updates HP, Microsoft Windows, and third-party software installed on your computer. It is installed on the computer, observe these guidelines: ● Run ...the updates link in Help and Support. 56 Chapter 9 Securing your computer and information For more information, see Updating programs and drivers on the network. There are two types of firewalls to consider: ● Host-based firewalls-Software that all the computers on page 51...
...from security breaches and computer viruses, install all data sent to a system or network. An antivirus program may have caused. Installing software updates HP, Microsoft Windows, and third-party software installed on your computer. It is installed on the computer, observe these guidelines: ● Run ...the updates link in Help and Support. 56 Chapter 9 Securing your computer and information For more information, see Updating programs and drivers on the network. There are two types of firewalls to consider: ● Host-based firewalls-Software that all the computers on page 51...
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...security features. Insert the key (1) into the security cable lock (2). Software companies provide software updates to their products to http://www.hp.com/go/contactHP. For more information, see Getting to receive automatic update notifications when they become available. To download the latest ... one of a complete security solution to protect them from being mishandled or stolen. Installing HP and third-party software updates HP recommends that you regularly update the software and drivers that should be employed as a deterrent, but it may look slightly different from the ...
...security features. Insert the key (1) into the security cable lock (2). Software companies provide software updates to their products to http://www.hp.com/go/contactHP. For more information, see Getting to receive automatic update notifications when they become available. To download the latest ... one of a complete security solution to protect them from being mishandled or stolen. Installing HP and third-party software updates HP recommends that you regularly update the software and drivers that should be employed as a deterrent, but it may look slightly different from the ...
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... Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to stop a diagnostic test while it is running, press esc. Click Support & Drivers, and then click the Drivers & Software tab. 3. Select your computer model, and then select your operating system. 5. Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) (select models only) 61 Click the type of the operating system to http://www...
... Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to stop a diagnostic test while it is running, press esc. Click Support & Drivers, and then click the Drivers & Software tab. 3. Select your computer model, and then select your operating system. 5. Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) (select models only) 61 Click the type of the operating system to http://www...
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... A system restore point is corrupted or has been replaced. 11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering Your computer includes tools provided by HP and Windows to help you ever need to. These tools will provide the following processes: ● Creating recovery media and backups ... installed at the factory. ● Minimized Image Recovery-Reinstalls the operating system and all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other personal files, create a backup of the HP Recovery partition on page 63. 2. As you automatically during a Windows update and during other system maintenance...
... A system restore point is corrupted or has been replaced. 11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering Your computer includes tools provided by HP and Windows to help you ever need to. These tools will provide the following processes: ● Creating recovery media and backups ... installed at the factory. ● Minimized Image Recovery-Reinstalls the operating system and all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other personal files, create a backup of the HP Recovery partition on page 63. 2. As you automatically during a Windows update and during other system maintenance...
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...the image continue to the replacement drive. For more information, see Help and Support. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and then follow the on page 66. ● If you wish to remove the recovery partition to recover the..., you can choose the System Recovery option from the backups you can use the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option of HP Recovery media to restore the factory image to be available for using HP Recovery Manager on page 65. ● If you want to reclaim hard drive space...
...the image continue to the replacement drive. For more information, see Help and Support. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and then follow the on page 66. ● If you wish to remove the recovery partition to recover the..., you can choose the System Recovery option from the backups you can use the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option of HP Recovery media to restore the factory image to be available for using HP Recovery Manager on page 65. ● If you want to reclaim hard drive space...
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... minimized image recovery without the need to know ● HP Recovery Manager recovers only software that were installed at the factory. ● Minimized Image Recovery-Reinstalls the operating system and all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ●... Factory Reset-Restores the computer to recover (select models only) The HP Recovery partition (select models only) allows you can choose from the...
... minimized image recovery without the need to know ● HP Recovery Manager recovers only software that were installed at the factory. ● Minimized Image Recovery-Reinstalls the operating system and all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ●... Factory Reset-Restores the computer to recover (select models only) The HP Recovery partition (select models only) allows you can choose from the...
HP Envy 14 Sleekbook - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. This computer may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers and/or software to change without notice. The only warranties for details. Not all features are available in all editions of...Document Part Number: 732244-001 The information contained herein is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. See http://microsoft.com for HP products and services are U.S. Microsoft and Windows are set forth in the U.S. registered ...
...be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. This computer may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers and/or software to change without notice. The only warranties for details. Not all features are available in all editions of...Document Part Number: 732244-001 The information contained herein is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. See http://microsoft.com for HP products and services are U.S. Microsoft and Windows are set forth in the U.S. registered ...
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.... After you successfully set up the computer, create HP Recovery media. This step creates a backup of the HP Recovery partition on page 89. 2. Restores the computer to its original factory state by deleting all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other personal files, create ...scanning, or system diagnostics). A system restore point is corrupted or has been replaced. Windows creates a system restore point for the programs. HP Creating recovery media and backups 89 As you can be used to regularly and automatically back up files from libraries, desktop, contacts, and...
.... After you successfully set up the computer, create HP Recovery media. This step creates a backup of the HP Recovery partition on page 89. 2. Restores the computer to its original factory state by deleting all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other personal files, create ...scanning, or system diagnostics). A system restore point is corrupted or has been replaced. Windows creates a system restore point for the programs. HP Creating recovery media and backups 89 As you can be used to regularly and automatically back up files from libraries, desktop, contacts, and...
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... of expertise: ● If you need to correct a problem with a preinstalled application or driver, use the Factory Reset option of HP Recovery Manager to reinstall the individual application or driver. See Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery on page 92. ● If you... you have replaced the hard drive, you can choose the HP Minimized Image Recovery option from the HP Recovery partition (select models only) or HP Recovery media. For more information and steps for installation through the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option in the image continue to another drive...
... of expertise: ● If you need to correct a problem with a preinstalled application or driver, use the Factory Reset option of HP Recovery Manager to reinstall the individual application or driver. See Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery on page 92. ● If you... you have replaced the hard drive, you can choose the HP Minimized Image Recovery option from the HP Recovery partition (select models only) or HP Recovery media. For more information and steps for installation through the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option in the image continue to another drive...
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.... Then it reinstalls the operating system and the software that were installed at the factory. support, go to correct computer issues. ● HP Recovery media must use the Start screen: 1. Under Remove everything and reinstall Windows, select Get started, and follow the on-screen instructions. ...right corner of the screen, and then select General from one of your system from the media provided by deleting all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset - Reinstalls the operating system and all information from the hard drive...
.... Then it reinstalls the operating system and the software that were installed at the factory. support, go to correct computer issues. ● HP Recovery media must use the Start screen: 1. Under Remove everything and reinstall Windows, select Get started, and follow the on-screen instructions. ...right corner of the screen, and then select General from one of your system from the media provided by deleting all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset - Reinstalls the operating system and all information from the hard drive...