HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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...hard drive failure, but are exposed to the system board. These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . However, hard drives are fragile, and if they are not limited to connector issues, shock events, software ... Hard Drive Issues The symptoms of hard drive failures. Note: The following : The SSD drive is no longer recognized by the BIOS or operating system may cause different error messages to be traced to ): File corruption File fragmentation Read errors ...
...hard drive failure, but are exposed to the system board. These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . However, hard drives are fragile, and if they are not limited to connector issues, shock events, software ... Hard Drive Issues The symptoms of hard drive failures. Note: The following : The SSD drive is no longer recognized by the BIOS or operating system may cause different error messages to be traced to ): File corruption File fragmentation Read errors ...
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... your product. 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 download the latest BIOS for your product Software & Drivers download page to obtain: http://welcome....hp.com/country/us/en/support.html To launch the UEFI diagnostics, select the f2 function key when booting up the system. Firmware & Product Updates It is important to check for updates for your ...
... your product. 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 download the latest BIOS for your product Software & Drivers download page to obtain: http://welcome....hp.com/country/us/en/support.html To launch the UEFI diagnostics, select the f2 function key when booting up the system. Firmware & Product Updates It is important to check for updates for your ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... security cable lock 66 10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics 67 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ...67 Updating the BIOS ...67 Determining the BIOS version 67 Downloading a BIOS update 68 Using System Diagnostics ...69 11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ...70 Creating recovery media and backups 70 Creating HP Recovery media 71 Restore and recovery ...72 Using...
... security cable lock 66 10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics 67 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ...67 Updating the BIOS ...67 Determining the BIOS version 67 Downloading a BIOS update 68 Using System Diagnostics ...69 11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ...70 Creating recovery media and backups 70 Creating HP Recovery media 71 Restore and recovery ...72 Using...
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... from the computer display to the monitor display to a simultaneous display on the country or region, your computer, answers to questions, and updates to the previous screen. Icon Key Description f1 Opens Help and Support, which provides tutorials, information about the Windows operating system and your... information from the computer. This action key can prevent the computer from an open app or the Desktop. See Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics on each of the screen. Errors can also alternate images among other devices that key. The icon on page ...
... from the computer display to the monitor display to a simultaneous display on the country or region, your computer, answers to questions, and updates to the previous screen. Icon Key Description f1 Opens Help and Support, which provides tutorials, information about the Windows operating system and your... information from the computer. This action key can prevent the computer from an open app or the Desktop. See Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics on each of the screen. Errors can also alternate images among other devices that key. The icon on page ...
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...your passwords at least every three months. ● An ideal password is preinstalled on password Antivirus software Firewall software Administrator password Software updates User password Security cable lock Using passwords A password is a group of your computer and information Several types of malicious code. Use...computer Security feature Power-on your computer. IMPORTANT: Some security features listed in this chapter may find it in the HP Setup Utility (BIOS) that you were asked to create a user password to use of the computer Computer viruses Unauthorized access to data ...
...your passwords at least every three months. ● An ideal password is preinstalled on password Antivirus software Firewall software Administrator password Software updates User password Security cable lock Using passwords A password is a group of your computer and information Several types of malicious code. Use...computer Security feature Power-on your computer. IMPORTANT: Some security features listed in this chapter may find it in the HP Setup Utility (BIOS) that you were asked to create a user password to use of the computer Computer viruses Unauthorized access to data ...
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... all the input and output devices on the HP website are already in Windows) or by using Setup Utility (BIOS). 1. Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ▲ To start Setup Utility (BIOS), turn on the HP website. Updating the BIOS Updated versions of the BIOS may be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if... you need to navigate in Setup Utility (BIOS) is located at the bottom of...
... all the input and output devices on the HP website are already in Windows) or by using Setup Utility (BIOS). 1. Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ▲ To start Setup Utility (BIOS), turn on the HP website. Updating the BIOS Updated versions of the BIOS may be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if... you need to navigate in Setup Utility (BIOS) is located at the bottom of...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is connected to the hard drive.... not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any instructions that has an .exe extension (for HP updates now. 3. Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. From the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. If the update is typically Local Disk (C:). 3.
...a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is connected to the hard drive.... not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any instructions that has an .exe extension (for HP updates now. 3. Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. From the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. If the update is typically Local Disk (C:). 3.
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..., 23, 37 Beats Audio Control Panel 23 Beats Audio hot key 23 best practices 1 BIOS determining version 67 downloading an update 68 updating 67 Bluetooth device 16, 19 Bluetooth label 15 boot order changing HP Recovery Manager 75 buttons left TouchPad 8 optical drive eject 4 power 11 right TouchPad 8 ...Fingerprint reader, identifying 11 fingerprints, registering 64 firewall software 65 fn key, identifying 12, 22, 37 fun things to do 1 H hard drive HP 3D DriveGuard 56 hard drive bay, identifying 14 hard drive light 4 HDMI configuring audio 26 HDMI port, connecting 25 HDMI port, identifying 6, ...
..., 23, 37 Beats Audio Control Panel 23 Beats Audio hot key 23 best practices 1 BIOS determining version 67 downloading an update 68 updating 67 Bluetooth device 16, 19 Bluetooth label 15 boot order changing HP Recovery Manager 75 buttons left TouchPad 8 optical drive eject 4 power 11 right TouchPad 8 ...Fingerprint reader, identifying 11 fingerprints, registering 64 firewall software 65 fn key, identifying 12, 22, 37 fun things to do 1 H hard drive HP 3D DriveGuard 56 hard drive bay, identifying 14 hard drive light 4 HDMI configuring audio 26 HDMI port, connecting 25 HDMI port, identifying 6, ...
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... 37 HP 3D DriveGuard 56 HP and third-party software updates, installing 65 HP Recovery Manager 74 correcting boot problems 75 starting 75 HP Recovery media creating 71 recovery 75 HP Recovery partition 75 recovery 75 removing 75 hubs 47 I input power 77 installing critical updates 65 ..., identifying 4 optical drive light, identifying 4 optical drive, identifying 4, 22 optional external devices, using 48 original system recovery 74 P passwords Setup Utility (BIOS) 63 Windows 63 pinching TouchPad gesture 31 ports external monitor 6, 22, 24 HDMI 6, 22, 25 Intel Wireless Display 27 USB 2.0 4, 21 USB...
... 37 HP 3D DriveGuard 56 HP and third-party software updates, installing 65 HP Recovery Manager 74 correcting boot problems 75 starting 75 HP Recovery media creating 71 recovery 75 HP Recovery partition 75 recovery 75 removing 75 hubs 47 I input power 77 installing critical updates 65 ..., identifying 4 optical drive light, identifying 4 optical drive, identifying 4, 22 optional external devices, using 48 original system recovery 74 P passwords Setup Utility (BIOS) 63 Windows 63 pinching TouchPad gesture 31 ports external monitor 6, 22, 24 HDMI 6, 22, 25 Intel Wireless Display 27 USB 2.0 4, 21 USB...
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...14 service label, computer 14 service labels locating 14 setting password protection on wakeup 40 setup of WLAN 18 Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 63 shipping the computer 60 shutdown 46 Sleep exiting 40 initiating 40 software CyberLink PowerDVD 27 Disk Cleanup 57 Disk Defragmenter ... restoring files 72 system restore point 70, 72 Windows applications key, identifying 12 Windows logo key, identifying 12 Windows passwords 63 Windows updates, installing 65 wireless button 16 wireless certification label 15 wireless controls button 16 operating system 16 wireless light 9, 16 wireless module compartment,...
...14 service label, computer 14 service labels locating 14 setting password protection on wakeup 40 setup of WLAN 18 Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 63 shipping the computer 60 shutdown 46 Sleep exiting 40 initiating 40 software CyberLink PowerDVD 27 Disk Cleanup 57 Disk Defragmenter ... restoring files 72 system restore point 70, 72 Windows applications key, identifying 12 Windows logo key, identifying 12 Windows passwords 63 Windows updates, installing 65 wireless button 16 wireless certification label 15 wireless controls button 16 operating system 16 wireless light 9, 16 wireless module compartment,...
HP ENVY m6 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide
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... Speakers ...84 USB board ...86 Subwoofer ...87 Power connector cable 88 Display assembly ...90 5 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics 98 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ...98 Updating the BIOS ...98 Determining the BIOS version 98 Downloading a BIOS update 99 Using System Diagnostics ...100 6 Specifications ...101 Computer specifications ...101 15.6-inch WGA display specifications 102 Hard drive...
... Speakers ...84 USB board ...86 Subwoofer ...87 Power connector cable 88 Display assembly ...90 5 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics 98 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ...98 Updating the BIOS ...98 Determining the BIOS version 98 Downloading a BIOS update 99 Using System Diagnostics ...100 6 Specifications ...101 Computer specifications ...101 15.6-inch WGA display specifications 102 Hard drive...
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... located at the bottom of system and extended memory. Updating the BIOS Updated versions of the BIOS may be displayed by using Setup Utility (BIOS). 1. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on the HP website. To exit Setup Utility (BIOS) without saving your changes, use the arrow keys to...
... located at the bottom of system and extended memory. Updating the BIOS Updated versions of the BIOS may be displayed by using Setup Utility (BIOS). 1. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on the HP website. To exit Setup Utility (BIOS) without saving your changes, use the arrow keys to...
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... the path to an optional power source. Follow any instructions that contains the update. 4. Click your hard drive. From the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. Select Updates and tune-ups, and then select Check for example, filename.exe). BIOS installation procedures vary. From the Start screen, type e, and then select File...
... the path to an optional power source. Follow any instructions that contains the update. 4. Click your hard drive. From the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. Select Updates and tune-ups, and then select Check for example, filename.exe). BIOS installation procedures vary. From the Start screen, type e, and then select File...