HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... to the following sections summarize some of hard drives, manufacturers make improvements to the drive's susceptibility to be caused by the BIOS or operating system may cause different error messages to shock events. The following factors: Non-operational shock (when the...more . These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . Shock events can reduce the risk of an issue with an SSD, the HP Diagnostics should be traced to ): File corruption File fragmentation...
... to the following sections summarize some of hard drives, manufacturers make improvements to the drive's susceptibility to be caused by the BIOS or operating system may cause different error messages to shock events. The following factors: Non-operational shock (when the...more . These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . Shock events can reduce the risk of an issue with an SSD, the HP Diagnostics should be traced to ): File corruption File fragmentation...
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... and/or special product updates. Note: The diagnostics may be found at any time by automatically "parking the heads" to reduce the risk of the tests, the process halts and a Failure ID or Code is available through the commercial notebook system BIOS. Download the latest HP 3D Drive Guard driver...See the UEFI section below to install the more advanced diagnostic tests, which can cause the drive to download the latest BIOS for your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us /en/support-drivers.html Page 5 This diagnostic routine detects any way damage an SSD if installed. attribute ...
... and/or special product updates. Note: The diagnostics may be found at any time by automatically "parking the heads" to reduce the risk of the tests, the process halts and a Failure ID or Code is available through the commercial notebook system BIOS. Download the latest HP 3D Drive Guard driver...See the UEFI section below to install the more advanced diagnostic tests, which can cause the drive to download the latest BIOS for your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us /en/support-drivers.html Page 5 This diagnostic routine detects any way damage an SSD if installed. attribute ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... 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...Internet security 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 ...
... 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...Internet security 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 ...
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 83 Remove...
... 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 83 Remove...
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... the f5 key (select models only), and the f6 through f12 keys illustrates the assigned function for instructions on opening Setup Utility (BIOS), and then follow the instructions at the factory. The icon on each of the screen. To activate the assigned function after you ...Description f1 Opens Help and Support, which provides tutorials, information about the Windows operating system and your computer, answers to questions, and updates to your keyboard may have disabled the action key feature, you have different keys and keyboard functions than those discussed in Setup Utility....
... the f5 key (select models only), and the f6 through f12 keys illustrates the assigned function for instructions on opening Setup Utility (BIOS), and then follow the instructions at the factory. The icon on each of the screen. To activate the assigned function after you ...Description f1 Opens Help and Support, which provides tutorials, information about the Windows operating system and your computer, answers to questions, and updates to your keyboard may have disabled the action key feature, you have different keys and keyboard functions than those discussed in Setup Utility....
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...availability of passwords can be set. Several types of your information. You may not be set in Windows or in the HP Setup Utility (BIOS) that you were asked to create a user password to secure your computer. Additional passwords can help protect your computer from ... to a Windows user account Unauthorized removal of the computer Security feature Power-on password Antivirus software Firewall software Administrator password Software updates User password Security cable lock Using passwords A password is preinstalled on your computer. Use the following tips for the first time...
...availability of passwords can be set. Several types of your information. You may not be set in Windows or in the HP Setup Utility (BIOS) that you were asked to create a user password to secure your computer. Additional passwords can help protect your computer from ... to a Windows user account Unauthorized removal of the computer Security feature Power-on password Antivirus software Firewall software Administrator password Software updates User password Security cable lock Using passwords A password is preinstalled on your computer. Use the following tips for the first time...
User Guide - Windows 8
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Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) 77 Most BIOS updates on the HP website are already in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on the computer, you are packaged in Windows) or by using Setup Utility (BIOS). 1. Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) To start Setup Utility (BIOS), turn on...
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) 77 Most BIOS updates on the HP website are already in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on the computer, you are packaged in Windows) or by using Setup Utility (BIOS). 1. Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) To start Setup Utility (BIOS), turn on...
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... then click Check for example, filename.exe). NOTE: If you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for HP updates now. 3. BIOS installation procedures vary. Using the hard drive path you connect your computer. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you are ready...
... then click Check for example, filename.exe). NOTE: If you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for HP updates now. 3. BIOS installation procedures vary. Using the hard drive path you connect your computer. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you are ready...
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...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...traveling 47 configuring audio for HDMI 28 connecting to a WLAN 20 connector, power 5 corporate WLAN connection 20 critical battery level 47 critical updates, software 75 CyberLink PowerDVD 28 D deleted files, restoring 82 digital card, inserting 53 Disk Cleanup software 65 Disk Defragmenter software 64 ...
...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...traveling 47 configuring audio for HDMI 28 connecting to a WLAN 20 connector, power 5 corporate WLAN connection 20 critical battery level 47 critical updates, software 75 CyberLink PowerDVD 28 D deleted files, restoring 82 digital card, inserting 53 Disk Cleanup software 65 Disk Defragmenter software 64 ...
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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 ...
... 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 ...
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...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 ... 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 PowerDVD 28 Disk Cleanup 65 Disk Defragmenter 64 software updates, installing 75 speakers connecting 24 identifying 12, 15, 23 storing...
...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 ... 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 PowerDVD 28 Disk Cleanup 65 Disk Defragmenter 64 software updates, installing 75 speakers connecting 24 identifying 12, 15, 23 storing...
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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...BIOS 100 Updating the BIOS 100 Determining the BIOS version 100 Downloading a BIOS update 101 Using System Diagnostics 102 8 Specifications ...103 Computer specifications ...103 43.9-cm (17.3-in), HD+ display specifications 104 Hard drive specifications ...105 9 Backing up, restoring, and recovering 106 Creating recovery media and backups 106 Creating HP... and reinstall Windows 109 Recovering using HP Recovery Manager 110 What you need to know 111 Using the HP Recovery partition to recover a minimized image (select models only) ...111 Using HP Recovery media to recover 112 Changing ...
...BIOS 100 Updating the BIOS 100 Determining the BIOS version 100 Downloading a BIOS update 101 Using System Diagnostics 102 8 Specifications ...103 Computer specifications ...103 43.9-cm (17.3-in), HD+ display specifications 104 Hard drive specifications ...105 9 Backing up, restoring, and recovering 106 Creating recovery media and backups 106 Creating HP... and reinstall Windows 109 Recovering using HP Recovery Manager 110 What you need to know 111 Using the HP Recovery partition to recover a minimized image (select models only) ...111 Using HP Recovery media to recover 112 Changing ...
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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... the computer, quickly press esc, and then press f10. 7 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Windows 8 - Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) To start Setup Utility (BIOS), turn on the computer, you need to navigate in Setup Utility (BIOS). Most BIOS updates on the HP website. Updating the BIOS Updated versions of system and extended memory. Errors can prevent the computer from...
... the computer, quickly press esc, and then press f10. 7 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Windows 8 - Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) To start Setup Utility (BIOS), turn on the computer, you need to navigate in Setup Utility (BIOS). Most BIOS updates on the HP website. Updating the BIOS Updated versions of system and extended memory. Errors can prevent the computer from...
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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... Diagnostics 101 Use the arrow keys to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. During the download and installation, follow these steps: 1. Click Updates and tune-ups, and then click Check for HP updates now. 3. At the download area, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC...
... Diagnostics 101 Use the arrow keys to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. During the download and installation, follow these steps: 1. Click Updates and tune-ups, and then click Check for HP updates now. 3. At the download area, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC...
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... spare part numbers 46 battery release latch 17 battery, identifying 17 battery, spare part numbers 31 bezel spare part number 28 BIOS determining version 100 downloading an update 101 updating 100 Blu-ray Disc Read/Write with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW DoubleLayer Combo Drive removal 55 spare part numbers 26, 29, ...55 Blu-ray Disc ROM with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer Combo Drive removal 55 spare part numbers 26, 29, 55 boot order changing HP ...
... spare part numbers 46 battery release latch 17 battery, identifying 17 battery, spare part numbers 31 bezel spare part number 28 BIOS determining version 100 downloading an update 101 updating 100 Blu-ray Disc Read/Write with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW DoubleLayer Combo Drive removal 55 spare part numbers 26, 29, ...55 Blu-ray Disc ROM with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW Double-Layer Combo Drive removal 55 spare part numbers 26, 29, 55 boot order changing HP ...