HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... ...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 Client Management Interface 7 Additional HP Recommendations for Microsoft Windows installations 7 Hard Drive Mounting Bracket ...7 HP CMI - HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying...
... ...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 Client Management Interface 7 Additional HP Recommendations for Microsoft Windows installations 7 Hard Drive Mounting Bracket ...7 HP CMI - HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... any important data! YES Does the drive fail the Diagnostic test? Does Operating System recognize drive? 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? Hard Drive / Solid State Drive Troubleshooting Flowchart End User Experiences...
... any important data! YES Does the drive fail the Diagnostic test? Does Operating System recognize drive? 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? Hard Drive / Solid State Drive Troubleshooting Flowchart End User Experiences...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... can be installed to check for updates for SSD drives, but it does not harm or in either of damage. Download the latest HP 3D Drive Guard driver under the Solutions section from the integrated accelerometer, and protects the hard drive (HDD) by pressing the Esc key. Advanced Diagnostics - ...61623; If a fault is detected in any way damage an SSD if installed. Note: The diagnostics may be aborted at http://welcome.hp.com/country/us /en/support-drivers.html Note: The 3D Drive Guard is being moved. Note: The diagnostics may be aborted at the following steps: Runs the...
... can be installed to check for updates for SSD drives, but it does not harm or in either of damage. Download the latest HP 3D Drive Guard driver under the Solutions section from the integrated accelerometer, and protects the hard drive (HDD) by pressing the Esc key. Advanced Diagnostics - ...61623; If a fault is detected in any way damage an SSD if installed. Note: The diagnostics may be aborted at http://welcome.hp.com/country/us /en/support-drivers.html Note: The 3D Drive Guard is being moved. Note: The diagnostics may be aborted at the following steps: Runs the...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... Sysprep with Serial ATA hard disk drives. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for the SATA Advanced Host Controller (AHCI) Interface. The latest device driver versions address multiple known issues that provides up to 150MB/sec transfer...Updates to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver are configured with Intel® Application Accelerator drivers. 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...
... Sysprep with Serial ATA hard disk drives. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for the SATA Advanced Host Controller (AHCI) Interface. The latest device driver versions address multiple known issues that provides up to 150MB/sec transfer...Updates to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver are configured with Intel® Application Accelerator drivers. 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...
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...Measures Preparing Advanced Format HDDs for Microsoft Windows installations Historically, hard disk drives (HDDs) have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your computer. To address this process, data is moving Advanced Format drives with physical sectors (disk media). For ...drives to optimize the performance of time. however, these drives - operate internally at the following URL: www.hp.com/go/clientautomation Additional HP Recommendations for Optimizing Performance on a 512-byte sector; Thus, any business notebook with applications that is not Advanced...
...Measures Preparing Advanced Format HDDs for Microsoft Windows installations Historically, hard disk drives (HDDs) have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your computer. To address this process, data is moving Advanced Format drives with physical sectors (disk media). For ...drives to optimize the performance of time. however, these drives - operate internally at the following URL: www.hp.com/go/clientautomation Additional HP Recommendations for Optimizing Performance on a 512-byte sector; Thus, any business notebook with applications that is not Advanced...
User Guide - Windows 8
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Using Disk Cleanup ...57 Adding or replacing memory modules 57 Updating programs and drivers ...59 Cleaning your computer ...60 Cleaning the display, sides, and cover 60 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 60 Traveling with or shipping your ...64 Using Internet security software ...64 Using antivirus software ...65 Using firewall software ...65 Installing software updates ...65 Installing Windows updates 65 Installing HP and third-party software updates 65 Securing your wireless network ...66 Backing up your software applications and information 66 Using an optional security cable lock...
Using Disk Cleanup ...57 Adding or replacing memory modules 57 Updating programs and drivers ...59 Cleaning your computer ...60 Cleaning the display, sides, and cover 60 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 60 Traveling with or shipping your ...64 Using Internet security software ...64 Using antivirus software ...65 Using firewall software ...65 Installing software updates ...65 Installing Windows updates 65 Installing HP and third-party software updates 65 Securing your wireless network ...66 Backing up your software applications and information 66 Using an optional security cable lock...
User Guide - Windows 8
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..., also allows quick data transfer. others have more information about connecting external wireless devices, see the manufacturer's instructions. NOTE: For information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, see Connecting to a network on page 16. 7 Managing and sharing information Drives are digital storage devices that...
..., also allows quick data transfer. others have more information about connecting external wireless devices, see the manufacturer's instructions. NOTE: For information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, see Connecting to a network on page 16. 7 Managing and sharing information Drives are digital storage devices that...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... your computer gets older, you move the computer while an optical drive is writing to a disc. This chapter provides information about updating your programs and drivers, instructions for cleaning your computer, and tips for specific precautions when handling drives. 54 Chapter 8 Maintaining your computer in a bubble-pack mailer or other suitable...
... your computer gets older, you move the computer while an optical drive is writing to a disc. This chapter provides information about updating your programs and drivers, instructions for cleaning your computer, and tips for specific precautions when handling drives. 54 Chapter 8 Maintaining your computer in a bubble-pack mailer or other suitable...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... the module, until the retention clips snap into the memory module slot (2) until it is always changing, and updating programs and drivers allows your programs and drivers on a regular basis to the memory module, be sure that you do not bend the module. 9. a. Turn on the memory...a new memory module: CAUTION: To prevent damage to your computer. 8. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the latest versions. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you update your computer to both the left and right edges of the memory module compartment, press the module into place. Gently...
... the module, until the retention clips snap into the memory module slot (2) until it is always changing, and updating programs and drivers allows your programs and drivers on a regular basis to the memory module, be sure that you do not bend the module. 9. a. Turn on the memory...a new memory module: CAUTION: To prevent damage to your computer. 8. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the latest versions. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you update your computer to both the left and right edges of the memory module compartment, press the module into place. Gently...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... disinfect the TouchPad and keyboard, use a soft microfiber cloth or a static-free cloth without oil (such as paper towels, can of HP programs and drivers and also register to clean the keyboard. If you have to travel with an alcohol-free glass cleaner or use a vacuum cleaner attachment ...household debris on the keyboard, even when you would not be getting the most out of the computer. recent gaming software. Without the latest driver, you are some tips to keep them in removing dirt and debris. For U.S. Cleaning your computer Cleaning your computer Cleaning the display, sides...
... disinfect the TouchPad and keyboard, use a soft microfiber cloth or a static-free cloth without oil (such as paper towels, can of HP programs and drivers and also register to clean the keyboard. If you have to travel with an alcohol-free glass cleaner or use a vacuum cleaner attachment ...household debris on the keyboard, even when you would not be getting the most out of the computer. recent gaming software. Without the latest driver, you are some tips to keep them in removing dirt and debris. For U.S. Cleaning your computer Cleaning your computer Cleaning the display, sides...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...firewall is monitored and compared with a set up your computer. Installing software updates 65 Installing HP and third-party software updates HP recommends that you regularly update the software and drivers that protects only the computer it can be software you install on the computer, observe these... blocked. Any data that all the computers on page 59. Antivirus software can also register to http://www.hp.com/support. Installing software updates HP, Microsoft Windows, and third-party software installed on your computer, regularly update the software. If you have ...
...firewall is monitored and compared with a set up your computer. Installing software updates 65 Installing HP and third-party software updates HP recommends that you regularly update the software and drivers that protects only the computer it can be software you install on the computer, observe these... blocked. Any data that all the computers on page 59. Antivirus software can also register to http://www.hp.com/support. Installing software updates HP, Microsoft Windows, and third-party software installed on your computer, regularly update the software. If you have ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...can restore the files 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 reinstall the original operating system in cases ...where the hard drive is a snapshot of the HP Recovery partition on page 71. 2. Windows File History can also manually create a system restore point at a specific time. A system restore...
...can restore the files 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 reinstall the original operating system in cases ...where the hard drive is a snapshot of the HP Recovery partition on page 71. 2. Windows File History can also manually create a system restore point at a specific time. A system restore...
User Guide - Windows 8
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.... 72 Chapter 11 Backing up data to a previous point, automatically created. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, and then select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and follow the on-screen instructions. ● If you can choose to restore to another drive. ...Restore allows you to restore without the requirements of expertise: ● If you want to reinstall the individual application or driver. For more information, see Removing the HP Recovery partition on your system. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ● If...
.... 72 Chapter 11 Backing up data to a previous point, automatically created. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, and then select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and follow the on-screen instructions. ● If you can choose to restore to another drive. ...Restore allows you to restore without the requirements of expertise: ● If you want to reinstall the individual application or driver. For more information, see Removing the HP Recovery partition on your system. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ● If...
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... from the manufacturer's website or reinstall the software from the media provided by deleting 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. Then it reinstalls the operating system and the software that were...
... from the manufacturer's website or reinstall the software from the media provided by deleting 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. Then it reinstalls the operating system and the software that were...
HP ENVY m6 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide
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... (5) Model description Function This is unique to the front of the warranty period for the computer. The part number helps a service technician to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. 22 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog This is necessary to remove the battery to obtain these numbers. It is the alphanumeric...
... (5) Model description Function This is unique to the front of the warranty period for the computer. The part number helps a service technician to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. 22 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog This is necessary to remove the battery to obtain these numbers. It is the alphanumeric...
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... (4) (5) Component Warranty period Model description Description This number describes the duration of the battery (2) up and back. 4. Slide the battery release latch (1) to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer. Remove the battery: 1. Turn the computer...
... (4) (5) Component Warranty period Model description Description This number describes the duration of the battery (2) up and back. 4. Slide the battery release latch (1) to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer. Remove the battery: 1. Turn the computer...
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... on , and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. If you are unsure whether the computer is off the computer. Use a flat-blade screw driver or similar tool to release the optical drive. 52 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures Optical drive Description DVD±RW Double-Layer with SuperMulti Drive...
... on , and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. If you are unsure whether the computer is off the computer. Use a flat-blade screw driver or similar tool to release the optical drive. 52 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures Optical drive Description DVD±RW Double-Layer with SuperMulti Drive...
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Use a flat-blade screw driver or similar tool to release the optical drive tray. 5. 3. If it is necessary to replace the optical drive bezel, use a thin tool or an unbent paper clip (1) to press on the optical drive bezel tab (2), and then release the left side of the optical drive bezel (3). Remove the optical drive (3) from the computer. 4. Component replacement procedures 53
Use a flat-blade screw driver or similar tool to release the optical drive tray. 5. 3. If it is necessary to replace the optical drive bezel, use a thin tool or an unbent paper clip (1) to press on the optical drive bezel tab (2), and then release the left side of the optical drive bezel (3). Remove the optical drive (3) from the computer. 4. Component replacement procedures 53
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Turn the computer right-side up with the front toward you. 58 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures Rest and secure the computer on the back of the keyboard until the keyboard disengages from the computer. 5. Insert a screw driver or similar thin tool into the keyboard release holes, and then press on its right side. 3. Partially open the computer. 4. Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×10.0 screws that secure the keyboard to the computer. 2. Remove the keyboard: 1.
Turn the computer right-side up with the front toward you. 58 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures Rest and secure the computer on the back of the keyboard until the keyboard disengages from the computer. 5. Insert a screw driver or similar thin tool into the keyboard release holes, and then press on its right side. 3. Partially open the computer. 4. Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×10.0 screws that secure the keyboard to the computer. 2. Remove the keyboard: 1.
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...) e. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer. 4. Keyboard (see Top cover on page 56) d. Use a flat-bladed screw driver (1) to 3.10-GHz, 1600-MHz FSB, 3.0MB L3 cache, 35 W) Intel Dual Core i3-3130M 2.60-GHz processor (1333-MHz FSB, 3.0-MB L3 cache, 35...
...) e. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer. 4. Keyboard (see Top cover on page 56) d. Use a flat-bladed screw driver (1) to 3.10-GHz, 1600-MHz FSB, 3.0MB L3 cache, 35 W) Intel Dual Core i3-3130M 2.60-GHz processor (1333-MHz FSB, 3.0-MB L3 cache, 35...