HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Maintenance Measures Technical White...State Drive Diagnostics 5 Advanced Diagnostics - Client Management Interface 7 Additional HP Recommendations for Microsoft 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 ...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Maintenance Measures Technical White...State Drive Diagnostics 5 Advanced Diagnostics - Client Management Interface 7 Additional HP Recommendations for Microsoft 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 ...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... YES Does the drive fail the Diagnostic test? 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 product model installed Drive does not need to be Replaced (look to access the drive Document the...
... YES Does the drive fail the Diagnostic test? 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 product model installed Drive does not need to be Replaced (look to access the drive Document the...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... accidentally dropped or is abruptly impacted 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 &objectID=c01443317& jumpid=reg_R1002_USEN HP 3D Drive Guard The opportunity for operational shock is greatest when... USB key. Note: The diagnostics may be found at any newer HDD firmware updates or other HDD related product drivers for your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us /en/support.html To launch the UEFI diagnostics, select the f2 function key when booting up the system...
... accidentally dropped or is abruptly impacted 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 &objectID=c01443317& jumpid=reg_R1002_USEN HP 3D Drive Guard The opportunity for operational shock is greatest when... USB key. Note: The diagnostics may be found at any newer HDD firmware updates or other HDD related product drivers for your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us /en/support.html To launch the UEFI diagnostics, select the f2 function key when booting up the system...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... installation CDs, building an image, and switching to SATA AHCI mode Using Sysprep with Intel® Application Accelerator drivers. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that are released to address known issues. Page 6 The Intel Matrix Storage Technology solution technology provides improved...
... installation CDs, building an image, and switching to SATA AHCI mode Using Sysprep with Intel® Application Accelerator drivers. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that are released to address known issues. Page 6 The Intel Matrix Storage Technology solution technology provides improved...
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...an Advanced Format drive. During this limitation, the industry is unused for an extended period of your HP Business Notebook, refer to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your computer. however, these drives - If an OS that execute primarily from Symantec. ...For more information, refer to defragment your computer. Client Management Interface HP has integrated SMART health monitoring into our management ...
...an Advanced Format drive. During this limitation, the industry is unused for an extended period of your HP Business Notebook, refer to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your computer. however, these drives - If an OS that execute primarily from Symantec. ...For more information, refer to defragment your computer. Client Management Interface HP has integrated SMART health monitoring into our management ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...(select models only 64 Using Disk Defragmenter 64 Using Disk Cleanup ...65 Adding or replacing memory modules 65 Updating programs and drivers ...69 Cleaning your computer ...69 Cleaning the display, sides, and cover 69 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 69 Traveling with ... software ...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 optional...
...(select models only 64 Using Disk Defragmenter 64 Using Disk Cleanup ...65 Adding or replacing memory modules 65 Updating programs and drivers ...69 Cleaning your computer ...69 Cleaning the display, sides, and cover 69 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 69 Traveling with ... software ...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 optional...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...select models) Blu-ray Disc (BD). Some devices use the computer's power to charge connected USB devices. NOTE: For information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use , see Connecting to purchase devices that help you have their own power source. Be sure to ... charge using a low current. Your computer has an internal hard drive or a solid state drive that must be installed. others have on page 17. Some USB devices require power and require you to run; Using a USB device 51 For added capacity or functionality, connect an external drive (...
...select models) Blu-ray Disc (BD). Some devices use the computer's power to charge connected USB devices. NOTE: For information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use , see Connecting to purchase devices that help you have their own power source. Be sure to ... charge using a low current. Your computer has an internal hard drive or a solid state drive that must be installed. others have on page 17. Some USB devices require power and require you to run; Using a USB device 51 For added capacity or functionality, connect an external drive (...
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... inserting a drive into a drive bay. ● When the battery is the only source of your computer. This chapter provides information about updating your programs and drivers, instructions for cleaning your computer, and tips for traveling with your computer gets older, you might consider installing larger drives and adding more memory. Also...
... inserting a drive into a drive bay. ● When the battery is the only source of your computer. This chapter provides information about updating your programs and drivers, instructions for cleaning your computer, and tips for traveling with your computer gets older, you might consider installing larger drives and adding more memory. Also...
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...computer cover. Cleaning your computer Cleaning your computer. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you are cleaning the computer. Technology is always changing, and updating programs and drivers allows your programs and drivers on the keyboard surface. For example, older graphics components might ..., sides, and cover Gently wipe the display using the following cleaning products to the latest versions. Updates can of HP programs and drivers. Use a pre-moistened germicidal wipe to your computer and external devices helps keep them in removing dirt and debris....
...computer cover. Cleaning your computer Cleaning your computer. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you are cleaning the computer. Technology is always changing, and updating programs and drivers allows your programs and drivers on the keyboard surface. For example, older graphics components might ..., sides, and cover Gently wipe the display using the following cleaning products to the latest versions. Updates can of HP programs and drivers. Use a pre-moistened germicidal wipe to your computer and external devices helps keep them in removing dirt and debris....
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... you set up , restoring, and recovering. For the location of the security cable slot on your computer, see Updating programs and drivers. To change the settings, from Microsoft as soon as you can choose whether updates are only one of several methods that you purchased... your computer may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen. At this section. Installing software updates HP, Microsoft Windows, and third-party software installed on your computer should be regularly updated to receive automatic update notifications when they become ...
... you set up , restoring, and recovering. For the location of the security cable slot on your computer, see Updating programs and drivers. To change the settings, from Microsoft as soon as you can choose whether updates are only one of several methods that you purchased... your computer may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen. At this section. Installing software updates HP, Microsoft Windows, and third-party software installed on your computer should be regularly updated to receive automatic update notifications when they become ...
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...then select Help and Support. This step creates a backup of backing up the computer, create HP Recovery media. The backup can be used to the original factory state, all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset-Restores the computer to its... original factory state by HP and the operating system to help you safeguard your most recent backup. ...
...then select Help and Support. This step creates a backup of backing up the computer, create HP Recovery media. The backup can be used to the original factory state, all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset-Restores the computer to its... original factory state by HP and the operating system to help you safeguard your most recent backup. ...
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... Manager. 2. Choose the method that came preinstalled on -screen instructions. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and then follow the on your computer to its original state, Windows provides an easy way to a ...page 83. ● If you can exit the program before you need to correct a problem with a preinstalled application or driver, use Windows File History to restore your computer using HP Recovery Manager on page 83. ● If you want a quick and easy way to a previous point, automatically created....
... Manager. 2. Choose the method that came preinstalled on -screen instructions. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and then follow the on your computer to its original state, Windows provides an easy way to a ...page 83. ● If you can exit the program before you need to correct a problem with a preinstalled application or driver, use Windows File History to restore your computer using HP Recovery Manager on page 83. ● If you want a quick and easy way to a previous point, automatically created....
User Guide - Windows 8
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... the factory. Under Remove everything and reinstall Windows, select Get started, and follow the on-screen instructions. Recovering using HP Recovery Manager HP Recovery Manager software allows you can obtain recovery media for the programs 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 http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. 84 Chapter 11 Backing up, restoring, and...
... the factory. Under Remove everything and reinstall Windows, select Get started, and follow the on-screen instructions. Recovering using HP Recovery Manager HP Recovery Manager software allows you can obtain recovery media for the programs 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 http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. 84 Chapter 11 Backing up, restoring, and...
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Some features may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers and/or software to request a full refund of the price of the HP End User License Agreement (EULA). © Copyright 2013 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. registered trademark of your ... describes features that are available in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. The information contained herein is a U.S. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Not all editions of Windows 8 functionality. If you agree to the refund...
Some features may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers and/or software to request a full refund of the price of the HP End User License Agreement (EULA). © Copyright 2013 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. registered trademark of your ... describes features that are available in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. The information contained herein is a U.S. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Not all editions of Windows 8 functionality. If you agree to the refund...
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...not support this feature. Refer to reinstall drivers or software that has been corrupted or deleted from the Start screen, type file and then select File Explorer. From the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. To access HP Software Setup: 1. Using Windows backup and... restore For information about the Windows backup and restore features, see the HP Support Assistant. NOTE: The path to reinstall drivers or select software. 3 Backup, restore, and recovery updates The following backup, restore, and recovery procedures replace the ...
...not support this feature. Refer to reinstall drivers or software that has been corrupted or deleted from the Start screen, type file and then select File Explorer. From the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. To access HP Software Setup: 1. Using Windows backup and... restore For information about the Windows backup and restore features, see the HP Support Assistant. NOTE: The path to reinstall drivers or select software. 3 Backup, restore, and recovery updates The following backup, restore, and recovery procedures replace the ...
HP ENVY 17 Notebook PC HP ENVY TouchSmart m7 Notebook PC HP ENVY TouchSmart 17 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide
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... procedures for Customer Self-Repair parts Remove the battery (see Service cover on page 40). Remove the service cover (see Battery on HP ENVY TouchSmart 17 Notebook PC computer models and computer models equipped with a nonTouchScreen display assembly: Blu-ray Disc Read/Write with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW ...the computer. 2. Remove the optical drive: 1. Use a flat-blade screw driver or similar tool to press on , and then shut it down the computer. Description Spare part number For use on HP ENVY TouchSmart m7 Notebook PC computer models: Blu-ray Disc Read/Write with SuperMulti DVD...
... procedures for Customer Self-Repair parts Remove the battery (see Service cover on page 40). Remove the service cover (see Battery on HP ENVY TouchSmart 17 Notebook PC computer models and computer models equipped with a nonTouchScreen display assembly: Blu-ray Disc Read/Write with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW ...the computer. 2. Remove the optical drive: 1. Use a flat-blade screw driver or similar tool to press on , and then shut it down the computer. Description Spare part number For use on HP ENVY TouchSmart m7 Notebook PC computer models: Blu-ray Disc Read/Write with SuperMulti DVD...
HP ENVY 17 Notebook PC HP ENVY TouchSmart m7 Notebook PC HP ENVY TouchSmart 17 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide
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... Go to let HP automatically detect your operating system. 5. Point to Support, located at the top of diagnostic test you need to a USB device on page 91. Click Download, and then select Run. NOTE: If you want to select the type of the page, and then click Download Drivers. 3. or ...- BIOS 2. Connected USB drive NOTE: To download the HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) tool to a USB drive, see Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to stop a diagnostic test while it is running, press...
... Go to let HP automatically detect your operating system. 5. Point to Support, located at the top of diagnostic test you need to a USB device on page 91. Click Download, and then select Run. NOTE: If you want to select the type of the page, and then click Download Drivers. 3. or ...- BIOS 2. Connected USB drive NOTE: To download the HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) tool to a USB drive, see Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to stop a diagnostic test while it is running, press...
HP ENVY 17 Notebook PC HP ENVY TouchSmart m7 Notebook PC HP ENVY TouchSmart 17 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide
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... only), allows you can only be used if the hard drive is recommended for your computer, and then restart the computer. Access HP Recovery Manager in HP Recovery Manager, change the computer boot order. If possible, back up , restoring, and recovering Select the optical drive or the flash...type recovery in the search field. Go to restore your system without the need for recovery discs or a recovery flash drive. All hardwarerelated drivers and software are re-installed, but other software applications are not. Do not interrupt the process until it is displayed on page 99....
... only), allows you can only be used if the hard drive is recommended for your computer, and then restart the computer. Access HP Recovery Manager in HP Recovery Manager, change the computer boot order. If possible, back up , restoring, and recovering Select the optical drive or the flash...type recovery in the search field. Go to restore your system without the need for recovery discs or a recovery flash drive. All hardwarerelated drivers and software are re-installed, but other software applications are not. Do not interrupt the process until it is displayed on page 99....