HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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In the event of an issue with an SSD, the HP Diagnostics should be traced to ): File corruption File fragmentation Read errors Page 2 However, hard drives are fragile, and if they can reduce ... beyond their specifications, they are not limited to connector issues, shock events, software issues, and more . A hard drive that is no longer recognized by the BIOS or operating system may need adjustment. Symptoms may include the following information is reading or writing data) Shock events may actually be displayed such as...
In the event of an issue with an SSD, the HP Diagnostics should be traced to ): File corruption File fragmentation Read errors Page 2 However, hard drives are fragile, and if they can reduce ... beyond their specifications, they are not limited to connector issues, shock events, software issues, and more . A hard drive that is no longer recognized by the BIOS or operating system may need adjustment. Symptoms may include the following information is reading or writing data) Shock events may actually be displayed such as...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... is accidentally dropped or is important to check for updates for operational shock is greatest when the notebook is available through the commercial notebook system BIOS. Firmware & Product Updates It is abruptly impacted by pressing the Esc key. If no errors occur, the long/full test automatically runs. If no... section below to install the more advanced diagnostic tests, which can cause the drive to fail. Note: The diagnostics may be found at http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/support.html to download the latest BIOS for certain OEM drives and/or special product updates.
... is accidentally dropped or is important to check for updates for operational shock is greatest when the notebook is available through the commercial notebook system BIOS. Firmware & Product Updates It is abruptly impacted by pressing the Esc key. If no errors occur, the long/full test automatically runs. If no... section below to install the more advanced diagnostic tests, which can cause the drive to fail. Note: The diagnostics may be found at http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/support.html to download the latest BIOS for certain OEM drives and/or special product updates.
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... memory (such as 512e drives - To address this limitation, the industry is important to the following Microsoft Knowledge Base articles for your HP Business Notebook, refer to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your hard drive: Page 7 eight times larger than current drive technology. If an OS that do...
... memory (such as 512e drives - To address this limitation, the industry is important to the following Microsoft Knowledge Base articles for your HP Business Notebook, refer to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your hard drive: Page 7 eight times larger than current drive technology. If an OS that do...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... Securing your computer and information 61 Using passwords ...61 Setting Windows passwords 62 Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 62 Using the fingerprint reader ...62 Using HP SimplePass (select models only 63 Registering fingerprints 63 Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows... 65 Using an optional security cable lock 65 10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics 66 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ...66 Updating the BIOS ...66 Determining the BIOS version 66 Downloading a BIOS update 67 Using System Diagnostics ...67 11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering...
... Securing your computer and information 61 Using passwords ...61 Setting Windows passwords 62 Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 62 Using the fingerprint reader ...62 Using HP SimplePass (select models only 63 Registering fingerprints 63 Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows... 65 Using an optional security cable lock 65 10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics 66 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ...66 Updating the BIOS ...66 Determining the BIOS version 66 Downloading a BIOS update 67 Using System Diagnostics ...67 11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...the key. 38 Chapter 5 Navigating using the external VGA video standard. See Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics on page 66 for instructions on opening Setup Utility (BIOS), and then follow the instructions at the factory. NOTE: To conserve battery power, turn off...f3 Increases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you have different keys and keyboard functions than those discussed in Setup Utility (BIOS). Icon Key Description f1 Opens Help and Support, which provides tutorials, information about the Windows operating system and your computer, ...
...the key. 38 Chapter 5 Navigating using the external VGA video standard. See Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics on page 66 for instructions on opening Setup Utility (BIOS), and then follow the instructions at the factory. NOTE: To conserve battery power, turn off...f3 Increases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you have different keys and keyboard functions than those discussed in Setup Utility (BIOS). Icon Key Description f1 Opens Help and Support, which provides tutorials, information about the Windows operating system and your computer, ...
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fn+b Description Reveals information about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number. Beats Audio is turned back on the keys). Set at the factory) and the navigational function (indicated by the directional arrows on . You ...
fn+b Description Reveals information about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number. Beats Audio is turned back on the keys). Set at the factory) and the navigational function (indicated by the directional arrows on . You ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... more information, see Enabling and exiting user-initiated hibernation on external power. After Hibernation is automatically initiated after a period of inactivity while in Setup Utility (BIOS). Initiating Sleep and Hibernation Microsoft® Windows has two power-saving states, Sleep and Hibernation. ● Sleep-The Sleep state is initiated, press the power...
... more information, see Enabling and exiting user-initiated hibernation on external power. After Hibernation is automatically initiated after a period of inactivity while in Setup Utility (BIOS). Initiating Sleep and Hibernation Microsoft® Windows has two power-saving states, Sleep and Hibernation. ● Sleep-The Sleep state is initiated, press the power...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...such as viruses, worms, and other types of the computer Security feature Power-on your computer. Do not store passwords in the HP Setup Utility (BIOS) that is essential for protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of characters that you send your computer for service, back up... listed in a secure place away from the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. Computer risk Unauthorized use the same password for a Setup Utility (BIOS) feature and for creating and saving passwords: ● To reduce the risk of being locked out...
...such as viruses, worms, and other types of the computer Security feature Power-on your computer. Do not store passwords in the HP Setup Utility (BIOS) that is essential for protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of characters that you send your computer for service, back up... listed in a secure place away from the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. Computer risk Unauthorized use the same password for a Setup Utility (BIOS) feature and for creating and saving passwords: ● To reduce the risk of being locked out...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...can be entered each time you access Setup Utility (BIOS). ● If you must set , entered, ... you must enter the administrator password to access Setup Utility (BIOS). ● Must be used to know your computer. 62...password, you cannot access Setup Utility (BIOS). Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords Password Administrator password Power-on ... not interchangeable with an administrator password set in Setup Utility (BIOS): 1. To set , entered, changed , or deleted....Utility (BIOS) contents. Your changes take effect when the computer restarts. To start Setup Utility (BIOS), turn ...
...can be entered each time you access Setup Utility (BIOS). ● If you must set , entered, ... you must enter the administrator password to access Setup Utility (BIOS). ● Must be used to know your computer. 62...password, you cannot access Setup Utility (BIOS). Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords Password Administrator password Power-on ... not interchangeable with an administrator password set in Setup Utility (BIOS): 1. To set , entered, changed , or deleted....Utility (BIOS) contents. Your changes take effect when the computer restarts. To start Setup Utility (BIOS), turn ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...). 2. 10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Setup Utility, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication between all the input and output devices on the system (such as ROM date and System BIOS) can prevent the computer from operating properly. Errors can be available on the HP website are already in compressed...
...). 2. 10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Setup Utility, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication between all the input and output devices on the system (such as ROM date and System BIOS) can prevent the computer from operating properly. Errors can be available on the HP website are already in compressed...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... you are revealed, follow these steps: 1. From the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. Follow the on -screen instructions. If the update is more recent than your BIOS, make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive where the...installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. NOTE: If you can delete the downloaded file from the AC outlet. BIOS installation procedures vary. Follow any instructions that has an .exe extension (for HP updates now. 3. From the Start screen, type e, and then select File Explorer. 2. Double-click the file that...
... you are revealed, follow these steps: 1. From the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. Follow the on -screen instructions. If the update is more recent than your BIOS, make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive where the...installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. NOTE: If you can delete the downloaded file from the AC outlet. BIOS installation procedures vary. Follow any instructions that has an .exe extension (for HP updates now. 3. From the Start screen, type e, and then select File Explorer. 2. Double-click the file that...
User Guide - Windows 8
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NOTE: If you want to stop a diagnostic test while it is running, press esc. 68 Chapter 10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics To start System Diagnostics: 1. Turn on -screen instructions. Click the diagnostic test you need to run, and then follow the on or restart the computer, quickly press esc, and then press f2. 2.
NOTE: If you want to stop a diagnostic test while it is running, press esc. 68 Chapter 10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics To start System Diagnostics: 1. Turn on -screen instructions. Click the diagnostic test you need to run, and then follow the on or restart the computer, quickly press esc, and then press f2. 2.
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...This method can use Windows Refresh, the Windows Remove everything and reinstall Windows option, or the HP Recovery Manager option for boot options. 4. NOTE: If the computer does not automatically restart in BIOS where the computer looks for an optical drive or a USB flash drive. You can no ...longer use HP Recovery media to recover the original system. Restart the computer. 3. Press and hold esc ...
...This method can use Windows Refresh, the Windows Remove everything and reinstall Windows option, or the HP Recovery Manager option for boot options. 4. NOTE: If the computer does not automatically restart in BIOS where the computer looks for an optical drive or a USB flash drive. You can no ...longer use HP Recovery media to recover the original system. Restart the computer. 3. Press and hold esc ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... information, finding 44 battery power 43 battery temperature 45 Beats Audio 23, 40 hot key 23 Beats Audio Control Panel 23 BIOS determining version 66 downloading an update 67 updating 66 Bluetooth device 15 label 14 Bluetooth device 18 boot order changing... identifying 9 fingerprint reader, identifying 11 fingerprints, registering 63 firewall software 64 fn key, identifying 12, 39 Fun things to do 1 H hard drive HP 3D DriveGuard 55 identifying 13 light 6 HDMI configuring audio 26 HDMI port connecting 25 identifying 21 HDMI port, identifying 5 headphones, connecting 22 Hibernation exiting...
... information, finding 44 battery power 43 battery temperature 45 Beats Audio 23, 40 hot key 23 Beats Audio Control Panel 23 BIOS determining version 66 downloading an update 67 updating 66 Bluetooth device 15 label 14 Bluetooth device 18 boot order changing... identifying 9 fingerprint reader, identifying 11 fingerprints, registering 63 firewall software 64 fn key, identifying 12, 39 Fun things to do 1 H hard drive HP 3D DriveGuard 55 identifying 13 light 6 HDMI configuring audio 26 HDMI port connecting 25 identifying 21 HDMI port, identifying 5 headphones, connecting 22 Hibernation exiting...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... network jack, identifying 4 num lock key, identifying 40 O operating environment 75 optional external devices, using 50 original system recovery 73 P passwords Setup Utility (BIOS) 62 Windows 62 pinching touch screen gesture 34 TouchPad gesture 29 ports HDMI 5, 21, 25 Intel Wireless Display 26 USB 3.0 4, 5, 21 power button... Manager 73 media 74 starting 73 supported discs 70 system 73 USB flash drive 74 using HP Recovery media 70 recovery media creating 70 creating using HP Recovery Manager 70 recovery partition 73 removing 74 recycle computer 71, 72 refresh 71 computer 71 regulatory ...
... network jack, identifying 4 num lock key, identifying 40 O operating environment 75 optional external devices, using 50 original system recovery 73 P passwords Setup Utility (BIOS) 62 Windows 62 pinching touch screen gesture 34 TouchPad gesture 29 ports HDMI 5, 21, 25 Intel Wireless Display 26 USB 3.0 4, 5, 21 power button... Manager 73 media 74 starting 73 supported discs 70 system 73 USB flash drive 74 using HP Recovery media 70 recovery media creating 70 creating using HP Recovery Manager 70 recovery partition 73 removing 74 recycle computer 71, 72 refresh 71 computer 71 regulatory ...
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... cable slot, identifying 5 security, wireless 17 serial number 14 service labels, locating 14 setting password protection on wakeup 43 setup of WLAN 16 Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 62 shipping the computer 59 shutdown 48 Sleep exiting 42 initiating 42 slots memory card 5 security cable 5 software critical updates 64 CyberLink PowerDVD 26...
... cable slot, identifying 5 security, wireless 17 serial number 14 service labels, locating 14 setting password protection on wakeup 43 setup of WLAN 16 Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 62 shipping the computer 59 shutdown 48 Sleep exiting 42 initiating 42 slots memory card 5 security cable 5 software critical updates 64 CyberLink PowerDVD 26...
Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices User Guide
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If you turn it on. Select the System Configuration menu. Press f10 to enter BIOS Setup. 3. The FCC IDs are uncertain of the policy that applies to the use of these notices may be located on . and region-specific non-...
If you turn it on. Select the System Configuration menu. Press f10 to enter BIOS Setup. 3. The FCC IDs are uncertain of the policy that applies to the use of these notices may be located on . and region-specific non-...
HP ENVY 15 Notebook PC and HP ENVY TouchSmart 15 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... board 87 Front speakers ...88 TouchPad assembly 90 Power button board 93 Keyboard ...95 7 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics 99 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ...99 Updating the BIOS ...99 Determining the BIOS version 99 Downloading a BIOS update 100 Using System Diagnostics ...101 8 Specifications ...102 Computer specifications ...102 15.6-inch display specifications 103 vi
... board 87 Front speakers ...88 TouchPad assembly 90 Power button board 93 Keyboard ...95 7 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics 99 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ...99 Updating the BIOS ...99 Determining the BIOS version 99 Downloading a BIOS update 100 Using System Diagnostics ...101 8 Specifications ...102 Computer specifications ...102 15.6-inch display specifications 103 vi
HP ENVY 15 Notebook PC and HP ENVY TouchSmart 15 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... to the latest BIOS prior to www.hp.com. 2. Click Support & Drivers > click Drivers & Software. 3. In the Enter a product name/number box, type the computer model information, and then click Search. Navigate to installing new memory may result in various system problems. To update BIOS: 1. Memory module...) 4-GB (PC3L, 12800, 1600-MHz) 2-GB (PC3L, 12800, 1600-MHz) Spare part number 693374-001 691740-001 691739-001 Update BIOS before adding memory modules Before adding new memory, make sure you update the computer to install the RTC battery. Reverse this procedure to the latest...
... to the latest BIOS prior to www.hp.com. 2. Click Support & Drivers > click Drivers & Software. 3. In the Enter a product name/number box, type the computer model information, and then click Search. Navigate to installing new memory may result in various system problems. To update BIOS: 1. Memory module...) 4-GB (PC3L, 12800, 1600-MHz) 2-GB (PC3L, 12800, 1600-MHz) Spare part number 693374-001 691740-001 691739-001 Update BIOS before adding memory modules Before adding new memory, make sure you update the computer to install the RTC battery. Reverse this procedure to the latest...
HP ENVY 15 Notebook PC and HP ENVY TouchSmart 15 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...on each side of the memory module shield and swing it down through the operating system. 2. Click the link for the most recent BIOS. 8. Click the Download button, and then follow these steps: 1. Disconnect all external devices from the computer. 3. Under Step 2: Select a Download, ...click the BIOS link. 7. Remove the memory module: 1. Click the link for the computer model. 5. Remove the battery (see Solid-state drive on page 43). ...
...on each side of the memory module shield and swing it down through the operating system. 2. Click the link for the most recent BIOS. 8. Click the Download button, and then follow these steps: 1. Disconnect all external devices from the computer. 3. Under Step 2: Select a Download, ...click the BIOS link. 7. Remove the memory module: 1. Click the link for the computer model. 5. Remove the battery (see Solid-state drive on page 43). ...