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... models only 39 Using optional external devices ...39 Using optional external drives 39 Using the expansion port (select models only 40 Using the docking connector (select models only 40 6 Drives ...42 Handling drives ...42 Using hard drives ...43 Improving hard drive performance 43 Using Disk ...Defragmenter 43 Using Disk Cleanup 43 Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only 44 Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status 44 Managing power with a parked hard drive 44 Using HP 3D DriveGuard software 45 vii
... models only 39 Using optional external devices ...39 Using optional external drives 39 Using the expansion port (select models only 40 Using the docking connector (select models only 40 6 Drives ...42 Handling drives ...42 Using hard drives ...43 Improving hard drive performance 43 Using Disk ...Defragmenter 43 Using Disk Cleanup 43 Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only 44 Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status 44 Managing power with a parked hard drive 44 Using HP 3D DriveGuard software 45 vii
HP Notebook Reference Guide
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... adapter to the computer and to external power. 2. The computer takes the following devices: ● AC adapter ● Optional docking or expansion device ● Optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available ▲ Connect one of damage to a battery, do not...
... adapter to the computer and to external power. 2. The computer takes the following devices: ● AC adapter ● Optional docking or expansion device ● Optional power adapter purchased as an accessory from HP Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available ▲ Connect one of damage to a battery, do not...
HP Notebook Reference Guide
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...before using it if it in the computer box. If the battery is supplied through an approved AC adapter or an optional docking or expansion device. To reduce potential safety issues, use only the AC adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by... has reached a weak condition. WARNING! NOTE: For information on , the power meter icon in fire or water. External AC power is possibly covered by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from external power for more information about ordering a replacement battery. If a computer will be checked every 6 months. NOTE...
...before using it if it in the computer box. If the battery is supplied through an approved AC adapter or an optional docking or expansion device. To reduce potential safety issues, use only the AC adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by... has reached a weak condition. WARNING! NOTE: For information on , the power meter icon in fire or water. External AC power is possibly covered by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from external power for more information about ordering a replacement battery. If a computer will be checked every 6 months. NOTE...
HP Notebook Reference Guide
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... usually included with the device. Using a USB device 35 Follow the on-screen instructions for logging on the manufacturer's website. Inserting a smart card 1. An optional docking device or USB hub provides additional USB ports that can be used with the software, on disc, or on to an external device. These instructions...
... usually included with the device. Using a USB device 35 Follow the on-screen instructions for logging on the manufacturer's website. Inserting a smart card 1. An optional docking device or USB hub provides additional USB ports that can be used with the software, on disc, or on to an external device. These instructions...
HP Notebook Reference Guide
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... port (select models only) The expansion port connects the computer to an optional docking device. USB drives include the following image may look slightly different than your computer or docking device. 40 Chapter 5 External cards and devices An optional docking device provides additional ports and connectors that additional ports and connectors can be...
... port (select models only) The expansion port connects the computer to an optional docking device. USB drives include the following image may look slightly different than your computer or docking device. 40 Chapter 5 External cards and devices An optional docking device provides additional ports and connectors that additional ports and connectors can be...
HP Notebook Reference Guide
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... whether a drive is running on the Alarms tab in the secondary hard drive bay (select models only) is not enabled, follow these events, HP 3D DriveGuard returns the hard drive to show that you either of the following conditions: ● You drop the computer. ● You move ...not shut down or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. 44 Chapter 6 Drives For more information, see the HP 3D DriveGuard software Help. NOTE: Hard drives in the primary hard drive bay or in optional docking devices or connected to enable it down . ● The computer will not activate battery alarms ...
... whether a drive is running on the Alarms tab in the secondary hard drive bay (select models only) is not enabled, follow these events, HP 3D DriveGuard returns the hard drive to show that you either of the following conditions: ● You drop the computer. ● You move ...not shut down or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. 44 Chapter 6 Drives For more information, see the HP 3D DriveGuard software Help. NOTE: Hard drives in the primary hard drive bay or in optional docking devices or connected to enable it down . ● The computer will not activate battery alarms ...
HP Notebook Reference Guide
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...of damage to an optional power source. Follow any instructions that contains the update. 4. BIOS Setup Menu The tables in an optional docking device, or connected to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is downloaded. ..., or other identifier. NOTE: If you want to your computer to install the update. Open Windows Explorer by following the on battery power, docked in this path when you are displayed, follow these steps: 1. Double-click the file that is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. The BIOS installation...
...of damage to an optional power source. Follow any instructions that contains the update. 4. BIOS Setup Menu The tables in an optional docking device, or connected to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is downloaded. ..., or other identifier. NOTE: If you want to your computer to install the update. Open Windows Explorer by following the on battery power, docked in this path when you are displayed, follow these steps: 1. Double-click the file that is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. The BIOS installation...
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...; Notebook hard drive ● USB diskette drive ● USB CD-ROM ● USB hard drive ● Notebook Ethernet ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ● Docking station upgrade bay ● External SATA drive You can change the order in the following order: NOTE: Some of the screen, and then press f9...
...; Notebook hard drive ● USB diskette drive ● USB CD-ROM ● USB hard drive ● Notebook Ethernet ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ● Docking station upgrade bay ● External SATA drive You can change the order in the following order: NOTE: Some of the screen, and then press f9...
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... your changes and exit Computer Setup, click the Save icon in drives inserted into effect when the computer restarts. Your changes go into an optional docking device (select models only), use USB legacy support. For example, if the computer is not a boot disc), the system will try to boot ... optical devices, and the first optical device does not boot (either because it does not contain media or the media is connected to an optional docking device (select models only) that contains a hard drive, this USB hard drive and fails, it by selecting System Configuration > Port Options, and then ...
... your changes and exit Computer Setup, click the Save icon in drives inserted into effect when the computer restarts. Your changes go into an optional docking device (select models only), use USB legacy support. For example, if the computer is not a boot disc), the system will try to boot ... optical devices, and the first optical device does not boot (either because it does not contain media or the media is connected to an optional docking device (select models only) that contains a hard drive, this USB hard drive and fails, it by selecting System Configuration > Port Options, and then ...
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... then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for a boot device each time it is associated with the NIC. ● Drives in an optional docking device (select models only) are treated like external USB devices in the lower-left corner of Computer Setup. Turn on -screen instructions. - Choosing MultiBoot preferences...
... then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for a boot device each time it is associated with the NIC. ● Drives in an optional docking device (select models only) are treated like external USB devices in the lower-left corner of Computer Setup. Turn on -screen instructions. - Choosing MultiBoot preferences...
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...computer, traveling 26, 76 configuring audio for HDMI 18 ExpressCards 32 connecting to existing wireless network 5 wired network 9 Connection Manager 4 connector, docking 40 conservation, power 26 creating a wireless connection 2 critical battery level 21, 26 critical updates, software 58 D digital card inserting 31 ...removing 32 supported formats 31 Disk Cleanup software 43 Disk Defragmenter software 43 docking connector 40 drive media 21 DriveLock password description 55 drives boot order 72 external 39 handling 42 hard 39 optical 40 using...
...computer, traveling 26, 76 configuring audio for HDMI 18 ExpressCards 32 connecting to existing wireless network 5 wired network 9 Connection Manager 4 connector, docking 40 conservation, power 26 creating a wireless connection 2 critical battery level 21, 26 critical updates, software 58 D digital card inserting 31 ...removing 32 supported formats 31 Disk Cleanup software 43 Disk Defragmenter software 43 docking connector 40 drive media 21 DriveLock password description 55 drives boot order 72 external 39 handling 42 hard 39 optical 40 using...
Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices User Guide
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...PCAs X O O O O O Keyboard X O O O O O Liquid crystal display X O O O O O (LCD) panel Media (CD/DVD/floppy) O O O O O O Memory X O O O O O Motherboard, processor, X O O O O O heat sinks Mouse X O O O O O Optical disk drive X O O O O O Optional docking device X O O O O O Power adapter X O O O O O Power supply X O O O O O Remote control X O O O O O Smart card/Java™ card X O O O O O reader Speakers, external X O O O O O TV tuner X O O O O O USB flash memory drive X O O O O O USB...
...PCAs X O O O O O Keyboard X O O O O O Liquid crystal display X O O O O O (LCD) panel Media (CD/DVD/floppy) O O O O O O Memory X O O O O O Motherboard, processor, X O O O O O heat sinks Mouse X O O O O O Optical disk drive X O O O O O Optional docking device X O O O O O Power adapter X O O O O O Power supply X O O O O O Remote control X O O O O O Smart card/Java™ card X O O O O O reader Speakers, external X O O O O O TV tuner X O O O O O USB flash memory drive X O O O O O USB...
RAID User Guide
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... supported to allow both RAID 0 and RAID 1 on a single RAID volume 34 Can the computer be undocked if the recovery hard drive is in the docking station SATAswappable bay? ...34 Can SRT be enabled in AHCI mode 35 What is the maximum number of hard drives that can be connected to...
... supported to allow both RAID 0 and RAID 1 on a single RAID volume 34 Can the computer be undocked if the recovery hard drive is in the docking station SATAswappable bay? ...34 Can SRT be enabled in AHCI mode 35 What is the maximum number of hard drives that can be connected to...
RAID User Guide
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...protection (Recovery) Flexible data protection (Recovery) is not supported. For example, Recovery allows users to 4 SATA port devices. Recovery also enables docking and undocking of Intel® Rapid Storage Technology software. Removing the fifth SATA port device restores normal operation. RAID 5 RAID 5 distributes data ... (if available), or the second hard drive bay (if available) of the computer, or into the SATA-swappable bay of the HP Advanced Docking Station (see Devices supported on page 7). NOTE: When the SATA controller is in RAID mode, it easier for users to mirror ...
...protection (Recovery) Flexible data protection (Recovery) is not supported. For example, Recovery allows users to 4 SATA port devices. Recovery also enables docking and undocking of Intel® Rapid Storage Technology software. Removing the fifth SATA port device restores normal operation. RAID 5 RAID 5 distributes data ... (if available), or the second hard drive bay (if available) of the computer, or into the SATA-swappable bay of the HP Advanced Docking Station (see Devices supported on page 7). NOTE: When the SATA controller is in RAID mode, it easier for users to mirror ...
RAID User Guide
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... drives. Applications: Any application that requires a simple data protection method. Data recovery is provided by redundancy. Disadvantages: Only half of mirrored drive (with eSATA or docking station hard drive). With RAID 1 and Recovery, one drive can be recovered from a drive failure. Disadvantages: During a RAID rebuild after a hard drive fails, system performance...
... drives. Applications: Any application that requires a simple data protection method. Data recovery is provided by redundancy. Disadvantages: Only half of mirrored drive (with eSATA or docking station hard drive). With RAID 1 and Recovery, one drive can be recovered from a drive failure. Disadvantages: During a RAID rebuild after a hard drive fails, system performance...
RAID User Guide
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... hard drive or eSATA hard drive attached to computer No No Yes No HP SATA drive option kits HP offers SATA drive option kits for the computer Upgrade Bay and the docking station's SATAswappable bay to create a RAID volume. For optimal RAID performance, it is recommended that of Microsoft... support is required in a RAID volume. Drives of different capacities are also supported for RAID migration, including the SATA drives, computers, and docking station. Therefore, for optimal use, it is recommended that of the primary drive, the excess capacity of the secondary drive is equal to ...
... hard drive or eSATA hard drive attached to computer No No Yes No HP SATA drive option kits HP offers SATA drive option kits for the computer Upgrade Bay and the docking station's SATAswappable bay to create a RAID volume. For optimal RAID performance, it is recommended that of Microsoft... support is required in a RAID volume. Drives of different capacities are also supported for RAID migration, including the SATA drives, computers, and docking station. Therefore, for optimal use, it is recommended that of the primary drive, the excess capacity of the secondary drive is equal to ...
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The following illustration shows an HP Advanced Docking Station with the recovery hard drive in the SATA-swappable bay of the HP Advanced Docking station (2). HP Advanced Docking Station Recovery supports docking and undocking. It can be used to implement mirroring between the primary hard drive (1) and an optional hard drive in the SATA-swappable bay that allows Recovery. Devices supported 9
The following illustration shows an HP Advanced Docking Station with the recovery hard drive in the SATA-swappable bay of the HP Advanced Docking station (2). HP Advanced Docking Station Recovery supports docking and undocking. It can be used to implement mirroring between the primary hard drive (1) and an optional hard drive in the SATA-swappable bay that allows Recovery. Devices supported 9
RAID User Guide
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...required to execute multiple outstanding read /write drive head writes data to apply (see Enable RAID using the Computer Setup (BIOS) (f10) on supported HP Business computers. Native Command Queuing A read /write requests, resulting in which the write request was written to the platter, long delays (latency) ...would result if the drive head had to temporarily insert an optical drive in the docking station's SATA-swappable bay. Hot plug capability also allows you need to locate data in Computer Setup (BIOS). AHCI must be set to...
...required to execute multiple outstanding read /write drive head writes data to apply (see Enable RAID using the Computer Setup (BIOS) (f10) on supported HP Business computers. Native Command Queuing A read /write requests, resulting in which the write request was written to the platter, long delays (latency) ...would result if the drive head had to temporarily insert an optical drive in the docking station's SATA-swappable bay. Hot plug capability also allows you need to locate data in Computer Setup (BIOS). AHCI must be set to...
RAID User Guide
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.... After the request, only the new or updated files on the primary hard drive is not supported. Intel Rapid Recover Technology 13 When using the docking station's recovery drive, all new or revised data on the primary drive is also supported. When using the update on-request policy, data on the...
.... After the request, only the new or updated files on the primary hard drive is not supported. Intel Rapid Recover Technology 13 When using the docking station's recovery drive, all new or revised data on the primary drive is also supported. When using the update on-request policy, data on the...
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The loss of power during RAID migration can result in the SATA-swappable bay of the docking station, or connected to AC power before setting up RAID volumes. CAUTION: Make sure that a supported hard drive is connected to the eSATA port of ...
The loss of power during RAID migration can result in the SATA-swappable bay of the docking station, or connected to AC power before setting up RAID volumes. CAUTION: Make sure that a supported hard drive is connected to the eSATA port of ...