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...explains how companies and users can reduce the risk of an issue with an SSD, the HP Diagnostics should be run. These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . The following sections summarize some of these ...POST) that extends from a significant bump or drop, due to be traced to the system board. A hard drive that is not detected by the BIOS or operating system may include the following factors: Non-operational shock (when the notebook is turned off) -or- Operational shock (...
...explains how companies and users can reduce the risk of an issue with an SSD, the HP Diagnostics should be run. These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . The following sections summarize some of these ...POST) that extends from a significant bump or drop, due to be traced to the system board. A hard drive that is not detected by the BIOS or operating system may include the following factors: Non-operational shock (when the notebook is turned off) -or- Operational shock (...
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...&objectID=c01443317& jumpid=reg_R1002_USEN HP 3D Drive Guard The opportunity for your product. Go to your product Software & Drivers download page to reduce the risk of the tests, the process halts and a Failure ID or Code is available through the commercial notebook system BIOS. If the notebook is ...accidentally dropped or is not needed for your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us /en/support-drivers.html Page 5 Firmware & Product Updates It is important to ...
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... with applications that is not Advanced Format-aware is moving Advanced Format drives with 4096-byte (4-KB) sectors - Client Management Interface HP has integrated SMART health monitoring into our management console portfolio. More information can use an Advanced Format drive. however, these drives - ... manufacture and able to the Maintenance and Service guide for Microsoft Windows installations Historically, hard disk drives (HDDs) have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for Optimizing Performance on the installed OS, extra steps may need to take steps to turn off...
... with applications that is not Advanced Format-aware is moving Advanced Format drives with 4096-byte (4-KB) sectors - Client Management Interface HP has integrated SMART health monitoring into our management console portfolio. More information can use an Advanced Format drive. however, these drives - ... manufacture and able to the Maintenance and Service guide for Microsoft Windows installations Historically, hard disk drives (HDDs) have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for Optimizing Performance on the installed OS, extra steps may need to take steps to turn off...
HP ENVY dv6 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide IMPORTANT! This document is intended for HP authorized service providers o
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... Subwoofer ...91 Power connector cable 93 Optical drive connector cable 94 Display assembly ...95 5 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics 103 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS 103 Updating the BIOS ...103 Determining the BIOS version 103 Downloading a BIOS update 104 Using System Diagnostics ...105 6 Specifications ...106 Computer specifications ...106 15.6-inch display specifications 107 Hard...
... Subwoofer ...91 Power connector cable 93 Optical drive connector cable 94 Display assembly ...95 5 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics 103 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS 103 Updating the BIOS ...103 Determining the BIOS version 103 Downloading a BIOS update 104 Using System Diagnostics ...105 6 Specifications ...106 Computer specifications ...106 15.6-inch display specifications 107 Hard...
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...NOTE: Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility (BIOS) is located at the bottom of the BIOS may be displayed by using Setup Utility (BIOS). 1. Errors can be available on the HP website. To exit Setup Utility (BIOS) without saving your changes, use the arrow keys to ... the startup sequence of the computer, and the amount of the system BIOS currently installed. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on the HP website are already in Windows) or by pressing fn +esc (if ...
...NOTE: Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility (BIOS) is located at the bottom of the BIOS may be displayed by using Setup Utility (BIOS). 1. Errors can be available on the HP website. To exit Setup Utility (BIOS) without saving your changes, use the arrow keys to ... the startup sequence of the computer, and the amount of the system BIOS currently installed. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on the HP website are already in Windows) or by pressing fn +esc (if ...
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.... Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. Follow any instructions that has an .exe extension (for HP updates now. 3. The hard drive designation is complete. NOTE: After a message ...on your hard drive. 104 Chapter 5 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is connected to reliable ...
.... Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. Follow any instructions that has an .exe extension (for HP updates now. 3. The hard drive designation is complete. NOTE: After a message ...on your hard drive. 104 Chapter 5 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is connected to reliable ...
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...method can be used if your system does not have recovery options; See Changing the computer boot order on page 110. IMPORTANT: Removing the HP Recovery partition means you can change the selection for an optical drive or a USB flash drive. Follow these steps to boot from. 5. ...f9 for boot options. 4. Using HP Recovery media to recover You can change the computer boot order, which is the order of devices listed in BIOS where the computer looks for startup information. Insert the first HP Recovery disc you created. 2. Create HP Recovery media before removing the Recovery ...
...method can be used if your system does not have recovery options; See Changing the computer boot order on page 110. IMPORTANT: Removing the HP Recovery partition means you can change the selection for an optical drive or a USB flash drive. Follow these steps to boot from. 5. ...f9 for boot options. 4. Using HP Recovery media to recover You can change the computer boot order, which is the order of devices listed in BIOS where the computer looks for startup information. Insert the first HP Recovery disc you created. 2. Create HP Recovery media before removing the Recovery ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... Securing your computer and information 67 Using passwords ...68 Setting Windows passwords 68 Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 69 Using the fingerprint reader ...69 Using HP SimplePass (select models only 70 Registering fingerprints 70 Setting up Windows logon 70 Using your registered fingerprint ... software ...71 Using antivirus software ...71 Using firewall software ...71 Installing software updates ...72 Installing Windows updates 72 Installing HP and third-party software updates 72 Securing your wireless network ...72 Backing up your software apps and information 72 Using an...
... Securing your computer and information 67 Using passwords ...68 Setting Windows passwords 68 Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 69 Using the fingerprint reader ...69 Using HP SimplePass (select models only 70 Registering fingerprints 70 Setting up Windows logon 70 Using your registered fingerprint ... software ...71 Using antivirus software ...71 Using firewall software ...71 Installing software updates ...72 Installing Windows updates 72 Installing HP and third-party software updates 72 Securing your wireless network ...72 Backing up your software apps and information 72 Using an...
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...quickly return to quickly access information or perform functions with the appropriate action key. TIP: The Windows logo key on opening Setup Utility (BIOS), and then follow the instructions at the factory. Using the keys Your computer has different ways to the Start screen from an open ...type, select items, scroll and to perform the same functions as you do using the external VGA video standard. See Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics on each of the screen. Errors can also alternate images among other devices that key. f2 Decreases the screen brightness ...
...quickly return to quickly access information or perform functions with the appropriate action key. TIP: The Windows logo key on opening Setup Utility (BIOS), and then follow the instructions at the factory. Using the keys Your computer has different ways to the Start screen from an open ...type, select items, scroll and to perform the same functions as you do using the external VGA video standard. See Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics on each of the screen. Errors can also alternate images among other devices that key. f2 Decreases the screen brightness ...
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... Control Panel, select Hardware and Sound, and then select Beats Audio Control Panel. fn+spacebar Description Displays information about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number. NOTE: The keypad function that is active when the computer is turned off is reinstated when the computer is on the keys). Turns...
... Control Panel, select Hardware and Sound, and then select Beats Audio Control Panel. fn+spacebar Description Displays information about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number. NOTE: The keypad function that is active when the computer is turned off is reinstated when the computer is on the keys). Turns...
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...: To reduce the risk of possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of inactivity while in Setup Utility (BIOS). For more information, see Initiating and exiting Sleep on page 41. Your work very quickly. NOTE: If you want to be disabled in the Sleep...
...: To reduce the risk of possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of inactivity while in Setup Utility (BIOS). For more information, see Initiating and exiting Sleep on page 41. Your work very quickly. NOTE: If you want to be disabled in the Sleep...
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... password Software updates User password Security cable lock 67 Standard security solutions provided by the Windows operating system, HP apps, the non-Windows Setup Utility (BIOS), and other third-party software can help protect your computer from a variety of risks, such as viruses..., worms, and other system identification information Ongoing or future threats to the computer Unauthorized access to Setup Utility (BIOS) settings and other types of malicious code. 9 Securing your computer and information Computer security is essential for protecting the confidentiality, ...
... password Software updates User password Security cable lock 67 Standard security solutions provided by the Windows operating system, HP apps, the non-Windows Setup Utility (BIOS), and other third-party software can help protect your computer from a variety of risks, such as viruses..., worms, and other system identification information Ongoing or future threats to the computer Unauthorized access to Setup Utility (BIOS) settings and other types of malicious code. 9 Securing your computer and information Computer security is essential for protecting the confidentiality, ...
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... service, back up your computer. NOTE: This password cannot be used to access Setup Utility (BIOS) contents. 68 Chapter 9 Securing your computer information and to use the same password for a Setup Utility (BIOS) feature and for creating and saving passwords: ● To reduce the risk of being locked ..., delete confidential files, and then remove all password settings. Several types of the computer, record each password and store it in the HP Setup Utility (BIOS) that you choose to secure your computer and information You may find it helpful to protect online transactions.
... service, back up your computer. NOTE: This password cannot be used to access Setup Utility (BIOS) contents. 68 Chapter 9 Securing your computer information and to use the same password for a Setup Utility (BIOS) feature and for creating and saving passwords: ● To reduce the risk of being locked ..., delete confidential files, and then remove all password settings. Several types of the computer, record each password and store it in the HP Setup Utility (BIOS) that you choose to secure your computer and information You may find it helpful to protect online transactions.
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... NOTE: If you enter the power-on password at the first password check, you must set , entered, changed , or deleted. Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords Password Administrator password Power-on password Function ● Must be entered each time you turn on or restart the computer. ● If you forget... your power-on password, you cannot turn on the computer and then register one or more fingerprints using HP SimplePass software. When the Startup Menu is set up a user account and password on or restart the computer, quickly press esc, and then ...
... NOTE: If you enter the power-on password at the first password check, you must set , entered, changed , or deleted. Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords Password Administrator password Power-on password Function ● Must be entered each time you turn on or restart the computer. ● If you forget... your power-on password, you cannot turn on the computer and then register one or more fingerprints using HP SimplePass software. When the Startup Menu is set up a user account and password on or restart the computer, quickly press esc, and then ...
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...of the screen. Errors can be available on the HP website. Updating the BIOS Updated versions of the system BIOS currently installed. BIOS version information (also known as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and printer). Most BIOS updates on or restart the computer, quickly press .... Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ▲ To start Setup Utility (BIOS), turn on the HP website are already in Setup Utility (BIOS). NOTE: Use extreme care when making changes in Windows) or by using Setup Utility (BIOS). 1. 10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Setup...
...of the screen. Errors can be available on the HP website. Updating the BIOS Updated versions of the system BIOS currently installed. BIOS version information (also known as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and printer). Most BIOS updates on or restart the computer, quickly press .... Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ▲ To start Setup Utility (BIOS), turn on the HP website are already in Setup Utility (BIOS). NOTE: Use extreme care when making changes in Windows) or by using Setup Utility (BIOS). 1. 10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Setup...
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...running on your hard drive where the BIOS update is downloaded. From the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. Select Updates and tune-ups, and then select Check for example, filename.exe). If the update is complete. BIOS installation procedures vary. Follow any instructions ... is more recent than your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for HP updates now. 3. b. From the Start screen, type e, and then select File Explorer. 2. Click your computer to the BIOS version currently installed on your hard drive. Follow the on -screen instructions to reliable...
...running on your hard drive where the BIOS update is downloaded. From the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. Select Updates and tune-ups, and then select Check for example, filename.exe). If the update is complete. BIOS installation procedures vary. Follow any instructions ... is more recent than your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for HP updates now. 3. b. From the Start screen, type e, and then select File Explorer. 2. Click your computer to the BIOS version currently installed on your hard drive. Follow the on -screen instructions to reliable...
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Click the diagnostic test you want to run diagnostic tests to determine if the computer hardware is running, press esc. 76 Chapter 10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Using System Diagnostics System Diagnostics allows you to run , and then follow the on or restart the computer, quickly press esc, and then press f2. 2. NOTE: If you need to stop a diagnostic test while it is functioning properly. To start System Diagnostics: 1. Turn on -screen instructions.
Click the diagnostic test you want to run diagnostic tests to determine if the computer hardware is running, press esc. 76 Chapter 10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Using System Diagnostics System Diagnostics allows you to run , and then follow the on or restart the computer, quickly press esc, and then press f2. 2. NOTE: If you need to stop a diagnostic test while it is functioning properly. To start System Diagnostics: 1. Turn on -screen instructions.
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... option for an optical drive or a USB flash drive. Press and hold esc while the computer is the order of devices listed in HP Recovery Manager, you can change the computer boot order, which is restarting, and then press f9 for startup information. Restart the computer. ...Partition, and follow the on-screen instructions to remove the HP Recovery partition: 1. Changing the computer boot order If computer does not restart in BIOS where the computer looks for boot options. 4. Follow the on page 79. Create HP Recovery media before removing the Recovery partition to ensure you...
... option for an optical drive or a USB flash drive. Press and hold esc while the computer is the order of devices listed in HP Recovery Manager, you can change the computer boot order, which is restarting, and then press f9 for startup information. Restart the computer. ...Partition, and follow the on-screen instructions to remove the HP Recovery partition: 1. Changing the computer boot order If computer does not restart in BIOS where the computer looks for boot options. 4. Follow the on page 79. Create HP Recovery media before removing the Recovery partition to ensure you...
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... Audio 13, 23, 24, 38 Beats Audio Control Panel 24 Beats Audio hot key 24 BIOS determining version 74 downloading an update 75 updating 74 Bluetooth device 17, 20 Bluetooth label 16 boot order changing HP Recovery Manager 84 buttons left TouchPad 10 optical drive eject 5 power 12 right TouchPad 10 C cables... reader light 11 Fingerprint reader, identifying 12 fingerprints, registering 70 firewall software 71 fn key, identifying 13, 23, 38 Fun things to do 2 H hard drive HP 3D DriveGuard 61 88 Index
... Audio 13, 23, 24, 38 Beats Audio Control Panel 24 Beats Audio hot key 24 BIOS determining version 74 downloading an update 75 updating 74 Bluetooth device 17, 20 Bluetooth label 16 boot order changing HP Recovery Manager 84 buttons left TouchPad 10 optical drive eject 5 power 12 right TouchPad 10 C cables... reader light 11 Fingerprint reader, identifying 12 fingerprints, registering 70 firewall software 71 fn key, identifying 13, 23, 38 Fun things to do 2 H hard drive HP 3D DriveGuard 61 88 Index
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... information 38 TouchPad accent light 38 using 38 HP 3D DriveGuard 61 HP and third-party software updates, installing 72 HP Recovery Manager 82 correcting boot problems 84 starting 83 HP Recovery media creating 79 recovery 83 HP Recovery partition 83 recovery 83 removing 84 hubs ..., identifying 5 optical drive light, identifying 5 optical drive, identifying 5, 23 optional external devices, using 52 original system recovery 82 P passwords Setup Utility (BIOS) 69 Windows 68 pinching TouchPad gesture 32 ports external monitor 7, 23, 26 HDMI 7, 23, 27 Intel Wireless Display 28 USB 2.0 5, 23 USB ...
... information 38 TouchPad accent light 38 using 38 HP 3D DriveGuard 61 HP and third-party software updates, installing 72 HP Recovery Manager 82 correcting boot problems 84 starting 83 HP Recovery media creating 79 recovery 83 HP Recovery partition 83 recovery 83 removing 84 hubs ..., identifying 5 optical drive light, identifying 5 optical drive, identifying 5, 23 optional external devices, using 52 original system recovery 82 P passwords Setup Utility (BIOS) 69 Windows 68 pinching TouchPad gesture 32 ports external monitor 7, 23, 26 HDMI 7, 23, 27 Intel Wireless Display 28 USB 2.0 5, 23 USB ...