HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... Be sure the hard drive is now limiting HDD capacity. This support is unused for an extended period of HP Client Automation and HP Client Manager 7.0 from electronic memory (such as 512e drives - Check www.hp.com for the latest releases. Install and maintain a virus protection program to prevent failures due to viruses...
... Be sure the hard drive is now limiting HDD capacity. This support is unused for an extended period of HP Client Automation and HP Client Manager 7.0 from electronic memory (such as 512e drives - Check www.hp.com for the latest releases. Install and maintain a virus protection program to prevent failures due to viruses...
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... Setting Windows passwords 63 Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 63 Using the fingerprint reader ...63 Using HP SimplePass (select models only 64 Registering fingerprints 64 Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows ...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...
Using Disk Cleanup ...57 Adding or replacing memory modules 57 Updating programs and drivers ...59 Cleaning your... Setting Windows passwords 63 Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 63 Using the fingerprint reader ...63 Using HP SimplePass (select models only 64 Registering fingerprints 64 Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows ...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...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... Manager. Front Component Digital Media Card Reader Description Supports the following digital card formats: ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ● Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Memory Card ● Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDxC) Memory Card ● Ultra High Speed MultiMediaCard (UHS/MMC) Finding your computer: 1. Select System and Security, and then in...
... Manager. Front Component Digital Media Card Reader Description Supports the following digital card formats: ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ● Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Memory Card ● Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDxC) Memory Card ● Ultra High Speed MultiMediaCard (UHS/MMC) Finding your computer: 1. Select System and Security, and then in...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to the optical drive wireless module compartment, and memory compartment, hard drive bay, wireless module module compartment compartment, and memory module compartment. Labels The labels affixed to know your country or region. CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the...
... you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to the optical drive wireless module compartment, and memory compartment, hard drive bay, wireless module module compartment compartment, and memory module compartment. Labels The labels affixed to know your country or region. CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... a period of inactivity when running on battery power or on either battery power or external power. Rapid Start Technology allows your work is saved to memory, allowing you to resume quickly from inactivity. Your work very quickly. You can operate on external power. In the Hibernation state, your power-saving options...
... a period of inactivity when running on battery power or on either battery power or external power. Rapid Start Technology allows your work is saved to memory, allowing you to resume quickly from inactivity. Your work very quickly. You can operate on external power. In the Hibernation state, your power-saving options...
User Guide - Windows 8
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Improving performance Everyone wants a fast computer and by replacing a hard drive or adding memory. Replacing a hard drive CAUTION: Drives are unsure whether the computer is off or in the Sleep state, turn the computer on baggage use excessive ... package "FRAGILE." ● Avoid exposing a drive to a disc. Also, as Disk Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup, you might consider installing larger drives and adding more memory. It also provides information about improving the performance of your computer by running tools such as Disk Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup and by performing regular...
Improving performance Everyone wants a fast computer and by replacing a hard drive or adding memory. Replacing a hard drive CAUTION: Drives are unsure whether the computer is off or in the Sleep state, turn the computer on baggage use excessive ... package "FRAGILE." ● Avoid exposing a drive to a disc. Also, as Disk Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup, you might consider installing larger drives and adding more memory. It also provides information about improving the performance of your computer by running tools such as Disk Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup and by performing regular...
User Guide - Windows 8
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..., and then select Defragment and optimize your memory isn't big enough to AC power. 2. Your computer is the desk where you can defragment your computer manually at least once a month. Before beginning any time. HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive at any procedure..., ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by touching a grounded metal object. Connect the computer to hold all batteries before installing a memory module. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup...
..., and then select Defragment and optimize your memory isn't big enough to AC power. 2. Your computer is the desk where you can defragment your computer manually at least once a month. Before beginning any time. HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive at any procedure..., ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by touching a grounded metal object. Connect the computer to hold all batteries before installing a memory module. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...(1) on by the edges only. Remove the service door from the computer. 6. Disconnect all external devices connected to the memory module, hold the memory module by pressing the power button. If you are not sure whether the computer is on or in an electrostatic-safe container.... 58 Chapter 8 Maintaining your work and shut down on the memory module. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. 4. If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing memory module: a. CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down ...
...(1) on by the edges only. Remove the service door from the computer. 6. Disconnect all external devices connected to the memory module, hold the memory module by pressing the power button. If you are not sure whether the computer is on or in an electrostatic-safe container.... 58 Chapter 8 Maintaining your work and shut down on the memory module. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. 4. If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing memory module: a. CAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system: Shut down ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... and right edges of 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 computer. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you update your programs and drivers on a regular basis to your... computer to the memory module, hold the memory module by the edges only. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module, be sure that you do not ...
... and right edges of 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 computer. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you update your programs and drivers on a regular basis to your... computer to the memory module, hold the memory module by the edges only. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module, be sure that you do not ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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NOTE: Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility (BIOS) is located at the bottom of system and extended memory. Updating the BIOS Updated versions of the system BIOS currently installed. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain ... and System BIOS) can prevent the computer from operating properly. Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ▲ To start Setup Utility (BIOS), turn on the HP website are already in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Start Setup Utility (BIOS). 2. Use the arrow keys to navigate in Setup Utility (BIOS). Most BIOS...
NOTE: Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility (BIOS) is located at the bottom of system and extended memory. Updating the BIOS Updated versions of the system BIOS currently installed. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain ... and System BIOS) can prevent the computer from operating properly. Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ▲ To start Setup Utility (BIOS), turn on the HP website are already in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Start Setup Utility (BIOS). 2. Use the arrow keys to navigate in Setup Utility (BIOS). Most BIOS...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...RJ-45 (network) jack 6 TouchPad 8, 10 webcam 7, 21 wireless 9 low battery level 43 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 57 Disk Defragmenter 56 memory module inserting 59 removing 58 replacing 57 memory module compartment, identifying 14 minimized image creating 74 minimized image recovery 75 mouse, external setting preferences 28 mute light, identifying 9 N network jack... 5 power lights, identifying 4, 9 PowerDVD 27 product name and number, computer 14 public WLAN connection 19 R recovery 72, 73 discs 71, 75 HP Recovery Manager 74 media 75 starting 75 supported discs 71 system 74 USB flash drive 75 using...
...RJ-45 (network) jack 6 TouchPad 8, 10 webcam 7, 21 wireless 9 low battery level 43 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 57 Disk Defragmenter 56 memory module inserting 59 removing 58 replacing 57 memory module compartment, identifying 14 minimized image creating 74 minimized image recovery 75 mouse, external setting preferences 28 mute light, identifying 9 N network jack... 5 power lights, identifying 4, 9 PowerDVD 27 product name and number, computer 14 public WLAN connection 19 R recovery 72, 73 discs 71, 75 HP Recovery Manager 74 media 75 starting 75 supported discs 71 system 74 USB flash drive 75 using...
HP ENVY m6 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide
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... damage 43 Packaging and transporting guidelines 44 Component replacement procedures 46 Service tag ...46 Battery ...47 Hard drive ...48 RTC battery ...51 Optical drive ...52 Memory module ...55 Keyboard ...56 WLAN module ...61 Solid-state drive ...64 Top cover ...65 Power button board 69 Fingerprint reader board 70 TouchPad button board...
... damage 43 Packaging and transporting guidelines 44 Component replacement procedures 46 Service tag ...46 Battery ...47 Hard drive ...48 RTC battery ...51 Optical drive ...52 Memory module ...55 Keyboard ...56 WLAN module ...61 Solid-state drive ...64 Top cover ...65 Power button board 69 Fingerprint reader board 70 TouchPad button board...
HP ENVY m6 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide
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... equipped with AMD processor Computer model equipped with Intel processor Switchable discrete graphics: AMD √ Radeon™ HD 7670M with 2048-MB of dedicated video memory (128-MB × 16 DDR3 900-MHz × 8 pcs) Internal graphics: ● AMD Radeon HD 7660G graphics on computer models equipped with ...4400M processor Support for HD decode, HDMI, and DX11 Switchable discrete graphics: √ ● AMD Radeon HD 7670M with 2048-MB of dedicated video memory (128-MB×16 DDR3 @ 900-MHz × 8 pieces), 128-bit M2 package ● AMD Radeon HD 7670M with 1024-MB of dedicated...
... equipped with AMD processor Computer model equipped with Intel processor Switchable discrete graphics: AMD √ Radeon™ HD 7670M with 2048-MB of dedicated video memory (128-MB × 16 DDR3 900-MHz × 8 pcs) Internal graphics: ● AMD Radeon HD 7660G graphics on computer models equipped with ...4400M processor Support for HD decode, HDMI, and DX11 Switchable discrete graphics: √ ● AMD Radeon HD 7670M with 2048-MB of dedicated video memory (128-MB×16 DDR3 @ 900-MHz × 8 pieces), 128-bit M2 package ● AMD Radeon HD 7670M with 1024-MB of dedicated...
HP ENVY m6 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide
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...; not supported on computer models equipped with a 32-bit operating system) ● 6144-MB (4096-MB+2048-MB; Category Panel Memory Description Computer model equipped with AMD processor Computer model equipped with Intel processor 15.6-in the following configurations: ● 16384-MB (8192... one or two wireless local area network (WLAN) antenna cables Supports low voltage differential signalling (LVDS) Two customer-accessible/upgradable memory √ √ module slots DDR3-1600-MHz dual channel support on computer models equipped with an AMD processor or an Intel...
...; not supported on computer models equipped with a 32-bit operating system) ● 6144-MB (4096-MB+2048-MB; Category Panel Memory Description Computer model equipped with AMD processor Computer model equipped with Intel processor 15.6-in the following configurations: ● 16384-MB (8192... one or two wireless local area network (WLAN) antenna cables Supports low voltage differential signalling (LVDS) Two customer-accessible/upgradable memory √ √ module slots DDR3-1600-MHz dual channel support on computer models equipped with an AMD processor or an Intel...
HP ENVY m6 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide
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... 4.0 Combo Adapter 690020-001 Atheros AR9565 802.11b/g/n 1×1 WiFi + Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Adapter ● Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6235 WLAN module for use only in Japan HP Multi-Format Digital Media reader with √ √ push-push technology, supporting the following digital card formats: ● Secure Digital (SD...
... 4.0 Combo Adapter 690020-001 Atheros AR9565 802.11b/g/n 1×1 WiFi + Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Adapter ● Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6235 WLAN module for use only in Japan HP Multi-Format Digital Media reader with √ √ push-push technology, supporting the following digital card formats: ● Secure Digital (SD...
HP ENVY m6 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide
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Category Operating system Serviceability Description Preinstalled: ● Windows® 8 Professional 64-bit ● Windows 8 Standard 64-bit End user replaceable parts: ● AC adapter ● Battery ● Hard drive ● Memory module ● Optical drive ● WLAN module Computer model equipped with AMD processor Computer model equipped with Intel processor √ √ √ √ 9
Category Operating system Serviceability Description Preinstalled: ● Windows® 8 Professional 64-bit ● Windows 8 Standard 64-bit End user replaceable parts: ● AC adapter ● Battery ● Hard drive ● Memory module ● Optical drive ● WLAN module Computer model equipped with AMD processor Computer model equipped with Intel processor √ √ √ √ 9
HP ENVY m6 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide
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Front Component Digital Media Slot Description Supports the following digital card formats: ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ● Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDxC) Memory Card ● Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Memory Card ● Ultra High Speed MultiMediaCard (UHS/MMC) 16 Chapter 2 External component identification
Front Component Digital Media Slot Description Supports the following digital card formats: ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ● Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDxC) Memory Card ● Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Memory Card ● Ultra High Speed MultiMediaCard (UHS/MMC) 16 Chapter 2 External component identification
HP ENVY m6 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide
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... you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to the optical drive retention screw, hard drive bay, wireless module compartment, and memory module compartment. 20 Chapter 2 External component identification It is normal for use in the computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your...
... you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to the optical drive retention screw, hard drive bay, wireless module compartment, and memory module compartment. 20 Chapter 2 External component identification It is normal for use in the computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your...
HP ENVY m6 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide
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...Professional operating system For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor, a 7670M graphics 698399-501 subsystem with 2048-MB discrete memory, and the Windows 8 Standard operating system For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor, a 7670M graphics 698397-601... subsystem with 1024-MB discrete memory, and the Windows 8 Professional operating system For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor, a 7670M graphics 698397-501...
...Professional operating system For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor, a 7670M graphics 698399-501 subsystem with 2048-MB discrete memory, and the Windows 8 Standard operating system For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor, a 7670M graphics 698397-601... subsystem with 1024-MB discrete memory, and the Windows 8 Professional operating system For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor, a 7670M graphics 698397-501...
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...on computer models equipped with an AMD processor and a graphics subsystem with discrete memory 687231-001 For use only on computer models equipped with an AMD processor and a graphics subsystem with UMA memory 687230-001 For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor and... a graphics subsystem with discrete memory 686905-001 For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor and a graphics subsystem with UMA memory 686904-001 Speakers (include cables and 4 rubber isolators) 686925-001 USB board ...
...on computer models equipped with an AMD processor and a graphics subsystem with discrete memory 687231-001 For use only on computer models equipped with an AMD processor and a graphics subsystem with UMA memory 687230-001 For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor and... a graphics subsystem with discrete memory 686905-001 For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel processor and a graphics subsystem with UMA memory 686904-001 Speakers (include cables and 4 rubber isolators) 686925-001 USB board ...