HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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...off) -or- Operational shock (when the unit is turned on and the hard drive is no longer recognized by the BIOS or operating system may cause different error messages to be displayed such as a clicking noise, the failure to shock events beyond their ... issues include (but may include the following information is running. These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . Note: The following : The SSD drive is reading or writing data) Shock events may need adjustment...
...off) -or- Operational shock (when the unit is turned on and the hard drive is no longer recognized by the BIOS or operating system may cause different error messages to be displayed such as a clicking noise, the failure to shock events beyond their ... issues include (but may include the following information is running. These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . Note: The following : The SSD drive is reading or writing data) Shock events may need adjustment...
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...the f2 function key when booting up the system. Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) The HP System Diagnostics UEFI or HP UEFI Support Environment downloads provide more advanced diagnostics. There are new firmware updates for operational shock is greatest when the notebook is important to a USB key. Download ...the first step is 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.html to fail. Note: The diagnostics may be found at any time by automatically "...
...the f2 function key when booting up the system. Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) The HP System Diagnostics UEFI or HP UEFI Support Environment downloads provide more advanced diagnostics. There are new firmware updates for operational shock is greatest when the notebook is important to a USB key. Download ...the first step is 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.html to fail. Note: The diagnostics may be found at any time by automatically "...
HP Notebook Reference Guide
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... a BIOS administrator password 54 Managing a DriveLock password 55 Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLock 55 Entering an Automatic DriveLock password 55 Removing Automatic DriveLock protection 56 Using the fingerprint reader (select models only 57 Using Internet security software ...58 Using antivirus software ...58 Using firewall software ...58 Installing critical security updates ...58 Using HP...
... a BIOS administrator password 54 Managing a DriveLock password 55 Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLock 55 Entering an Automatic DriveLock password 55 Removing Automatic DriveLock protection 56 Using the fingerprint reader (select models only 57 Using Internet security software ...58 Using antivirus software ...58 Using firewall software ...58 Installing critical security updates ...58 Using HP...
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... Setup 65 Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup 66 Updating the BIOS ...67 Downloading SoftPaqs to update the BIOS 67 Creating a bootable USB flash drive using a SoftPaq 67 BIOS management using system diagnostics 67 Using f10 setup to update the BIOS 68 Determining the BIOS version 68 Downloading a BIOS update 69 BIOS Setup Menu ...69 Main menu ...70 Security menu 70...
... Setup 65 Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup 66 Updating the BIOS ...67 Downloading SoftPaqs to update the BIOS 67 Creating a bootable USB flash drive using a SoftPaq 67 BIOS management using system diagnostics 67 Using f10 setup to update the BIOS 68 Determining the BIOS version 68 Downloading a BIOS update 69 BIOS Setup Menu ...69 Main menu ...70 Security menu 70...
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...ROM-based utility that can be used passwords and describe their functions. The following tips for HP ProtectTools Unauthorized access to Computer Setup settings and other BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup* system identification information Unauthorized removal of passwords can be set, depending... to data Windows user password ● Firewall software ● Windows updates ● Drive Encryption for creating and saving passwords: ● When creating passwords, follow requirements set by the system BIOS. ● The embedded security password, which can be set in ...
...ROM-based utility that can be used passwords and describe their functions. The following tips for HP ProtectTools Unauthorized access to Computer Setup settings and other BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup* system identification information Unauthorized removal of passwords can be set, depending... to data Windows user password ● Firewall software ● Windows updates ● Drive Encryption for creating and saving passwords: ● When creating passwords, follow requirements set by the system BIOS. ● The embedded security password, which can be set in ...
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...swsetup that the UEFI system diagnostics is displayed at the Update/USB bootable dialog box. 3. Press f2 to your computer (or USB flash drive). 2. Click BIOS Management from the HP website, follow the on . 5. Download the SoftPaq from the HP website. 2. Creating a bootable USB flash drive using ...rename it to the on your SoftPaq number. 4. Download the SoftPaq from the HP website. 2. Download the SoftPaq from the HP website. Click Run, and then click Cancel at the bottom of updating the BIOS. Turn the computer off and on -screen instructions. NOTE: Some download packages ...
...swsetup that the UEFI system diagnostics is displayed at the Update/USB bootable dialog box. 3. Press f2 to your computer (or USB flash drive). 2. Click BIOS Management from the HP website, follow the on . 5. Download the SoftPaq from the HP website. 2. Creating a bootable USB flash drive using ...rename it to the on your SoftPaq number. 4. Download the SoftPaq from the HP website. 2. Download the SoftPaq from the HP website. Click Run, and then click Cancel at the bottom of updating the BIOS. Turn the computer off and on -screen instructions. NOTE: Some download packages ...
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.... 4. Use the tab key and the arrow keys to select File > System Information. 3. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on your computer (or USB flash drive). 2. NOTE: Verify that corresponds to... know the version of the hard drive, or the USB flash drive. 6. Download the SoftPaq from the HP website. Locate...
.... 4. Use the tab key and the arrow keys to select File > System Information. 3. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on your computer (or USB flash drive). 2. NOTE: Verify that corresponds to... know the version of the hard drive, or the USB flash drive. 6. Download the SoftPaq from the HP website. Locate...
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... 3. Complete the installation by following the on the screen reports a successful installation, you connect your hard drive where the BIOS update is downloaded. BIOS Setup Menu The tables in an optional docking device, or connected to the hard drive. Using Computer Setup 69 Do not ...> Help and Support > Maintain. 2. NOTE: If you can delete the downloaded file from the AC outlet. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on your computer to reliable external power using the AC adapter. NOTE: After a message ...
... 3. Complete the installation by following the on the screen reports a successful installation, you connect your hard drive where the BIOS update is downloaded. BIOS Setup Menu The tables in an optional docking device, or connected to the hard drive. Using Computer Setup 69 Do not ...> Help and Support > Maintain. 2. NOTE: If you can delete the downloaded file from the AC outlet. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on your computer to reliable external power using the AC adapter. NOTE: After a message ...
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...low battery levels 25 replacing 27 storing 26 Battery Check 25 battery information, finding 24 battery power 24 battery temperature 26 BIOS determining version 68 downloading an update 69 updating 67 Bluetooth device 2, 9 boot devices, enabling 73 buttons media 14 power 20 volume 15 C cables 1394 37 ...eSATA 38 USB 36 caring for your computer 60 changing boot order 74 checking audio functions 15 cleaning your computer 60 Computer Setup BIOS administrator ...
...low battery levels 25 replacing 27 storing 26 Battery Check 25 battery information, finding 24 battery power 24 battery temperature 26 BIOS determining version 68 downloading an update 69 updating 67 Bluetooth device 2, 9 boot devices, enabling 73 buttons media 14 power 20 volume 15 C cables 1394 37 ...eSATA 38 USB 36 caring for your computer 60 changing boot order 74 checking audio functions 15 cleaning your computer 60 Computer Setup BIOS administrator ...
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...21 high-definition devices, connecting 18, 19 hotkeys, media 14 HP 3D DriveGuard 44 HP Connection Manager 4 HP Mobile Broadband Module 7, 8 HP Power Assistant 24 HP ProtectTools Security Manager 59 HP USB Ethernet Adapter, connecting 13 hubs 35 I icons network 2...optical disc inserting 45 removing 46 optical drive 40 optional external devices, using 39 P passwords administrator 52 BIOS administrator 53 DriveLock 55 user 52 ports expansion 40 external monitor 16 HDMI 18 Intel Wireless Display 19 ... 34 inserting 35 removing 35 software antivirus 58 critical updates 58 Disk Cleanup 43 Index 81
...21 high-definition devices, connecting 18, 19 hotkeys, media 14 HP 3D DriveGuard 44 HP Connection Manager 4 HP Mobile Broadband Module 7, 8 HP Power Assistant 24 HP ProtectTools Security Manager 59 HP USB Ethernet Adapter, connecting 13 hubs 35 I icons network 2...optical disc inserting 45 removing 46 optical drive 40 optional external devices, using 39 P passwords administrator 52 BIOS administrator 53 DriveLock 55 user 52 ports expansion 40 external monitor 16 HDMI 18 Intel Wireless Display 19 ... 34 inserting 35 removing 35 software antivirus 58 critical updates 58 Disk Cleanup 43 Index 81
Getting Started HP Notebook
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or - Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet HP support telephone numbers This booklet is provided with several resources to help ● Accessories available for the computer ● How to update the software ● How to install certain components ● How to create a wired and/... and Support, select Start > Help and ● Software, driver, and BIOS updates Support. ● Troubleshooting tools NOTE: For U.S. For worldwide support, go to ● How to access support http://welcome.hp.com/country/us /en/ wwcontact_us.html. ● Support information ● Ordering...
or - Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet HP support telephone numbers This booklet is provided with several resources to help ● Accessories available for the computer ● How to update the software ● How to install certain components ● How to create a wired and/... and Support, select Start > Help and ● Software, driver, and BIOS updates Support. ● Troubleshooting tools NOTE: For U.S. For worldwide support, go to ● How to access support http://welcome.hp.com/country/us /en/ wwcontact_us.html. ● Support information ● Ordering...