HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Ma
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... Firmware Interface (UEFI 5 HP 3D Drive Guard ...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 HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid...Solid State Drive Troubleshooting Flowchart 4 Hard Drive & Solid State Drive Diagnostics 5 Advanced Diagnostics - Client Management Interface 7 Additional HP Recommendations for Microsoft Windows installations 7 Hard Drive Mounting Bracket...
... Firmware Interface (UEFI 5 HP 3D Drive Guard ...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 HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid...Solid State Drive Troubleshooting Flowchart 4 Hard Drive & Solid State Drive Diagnostics 5 Advanced Diagnostics - Client Management Interface 7 Additional HP Recommendations for Microsoft Windows installations 7 Hard Drive Mounting Bracket...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Ma
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...message during Power On Self-Test (POST) that says "Imminent drive failure." • Your notebook spontaneously restarts when the Windows OS is important to check the physical connector that is not applicable to Solid State Drives. Symptoms of these symptoms result...Typically, these : Connector issues It is running. These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . The following information is not detected by software issues. Software issues Some hard drive performance problems mimic ...
...message during Power On Self-Test (POST) that says "Imminent drive failure." • Your notebook spontaneously restarts when the Windows OS is important to check the physical connector that is not applicable to Solid State Drives. Symptoms of these symptoms result...Typically, these : Connector issues It is running. These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . The following information is not detected by software issues. Software issues Some hard drive performance problems mimic ...
HP Notebook Reference Guide
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...49 Using RAID (select models only) ...49 7 Security ...50 Protecting the computer ...50 Using passwords ...51 Setting passwords in Windows 52 Setting passwords in Computer Setup 53 Managing a BIOS administrator password 53 Entering a BIOS administrator password 54 Managing a DriveLock ...models only 57 Using Internet security software ...58 Using antivirus software ...58 Using firewall software ...58 Installing critical security updates ...58 Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only 59 Installing an optional security cable ...59 8 Maintenance ...60 Cleaning your computer ...
...49 Using RAID (select models only) ...49 7 Security ...50 Protecting the computer ...50 Using passwords ...51 Setting passwords in Windows 52 Setting passwords in Computer Setup 53 Managing a BIOS administrator password 53 Entering a BIOS administrator password 54 Managing a DriveLock ...models only 57 Using Internet security software ...58 Using antivirus software ...58 Using firewall software ...58 Installing critical security updates ...58 Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only 59 Installing an optional security cable ...59 8 Maintenance ...60 Cleaning your computer ...
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Passwords can be set in Windows or in the non-Windows Computer Setup utility that is preinstalled on how you want to control access to your password on the computer. You can also use HP SpareKey to reveal the password. ● The embedded ...in the Windows operating system. ● You can use the same password for a Windows security feature. Computer risk Security feature Unauthorized access to a Windows user account Unauthorized access to data Windows user password ● Firewall software ● Windows updates ● Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools Unauthorized ...
Passwords can be set in Windows or in the non-Windows Computer Setup utility that is preinstalled on how you want to control access to your password on the computer. You can also use HP SpareKey to reveal the password. ● The embedded ...in the Windows operating system. ● You can use the same password for a Windows security feature. Computer risk Security feature Unauthorized access to a Windows user account Unauthorized access to data Windows user password ● Firewall software ● Windows updates ● Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools Unauthorized ...
HP Notebook Reference Guide
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...cable slot on your computer may have become available after you set up your computer. ● Run Windows Update monthly thereafter. ● Obtain updates to Windows and other software may look slightly different from the illustration in Help and Support. This software can be...cable is preinstalled on your computer. 1. Updates to the operating system and other Microsoft programs, as they are released, from the Microsoft website and through Windows Control Panel. Insert the cable lock into the cable lock (2). 3. Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only) ...
...cable slot on your computer may have become available after you set up your computer. ● Run Windows Update monthly thereafter. ● Obtain updates to Windows and other software may look slightly different from the illustration in Help and Support. This software can be...cable is preinstalled on your computer. 1. Updates to the operating system and other Microsoft programs, as they are released, from the Microsoft website and through Windows Control Panel. Insert the cable lock into the cable lock (2). 3. Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only) ...
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.... SoftPaq Download Manager allows you can easily search for Software Updates button. 4. For U.S. support, go to http://www.hp.com/go to specify one or two SoftPaqs and have many SoftPaqs to determine which SoftPaqs are listed in the Configuration Options window. See the HP SoftPaq Download Manager software Help for the selected computer...
.... SoftPaq Download Manager allows you can easily search for Software Updates button. 4. For U.S. support, go to http://www.hp.com/go to specify one or two SoftPaqs and have many SoftPaqs to determine which SoftPaqs are listed in the Configuration Options window. See the HP SoftPaq Download Manager software Help for the selected computer...
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... ROM.cab file and rename it to the Hewlett-Packard\BIOS\New\ folder in Windows) or by pressing fn+esc (if you need to the folder located in either the HP_Tools partition of the screen. 7. Click Update System BIOS, and then click Accept to enter Computer Setup. 8. Click Run, ...the ESC key for example, 68CDD.sig). To exit Computer Setup without saving your computer (or USB flash drive). 2. Download the SoftPaq from the HP website. BIOS version information (also known as the .bin file (for Startup Menu" message is installed on the computer, you are already in either ...
... ROM.cab file and rename it to the Hewlett-Packard\BIOS\New\ folder in Windows) or by pressing fn+esc (if you need to the folder located in either the HP_Tools partition of the screen. 7. Click Update System BIOS, and then click Accept to enter Computer Setup. 8. Click Run, ...the ESC key for example, 68CDD.sig). To exit Computer Setup without saving your computer (or USB flash drive). 2. Download the SoftPaq from the HP website. BIOS version information (also known as the .bin file (for Startup Menu" message is installed on the computer, you are already in either ...
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... are displayed, follow these steps: a. Follow the on battery power, docked in this information to locate the update later, after the download is complete. Open Windows Explorer by following the on the screen after it has been downloaded to the location on your hard drive. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Make a note ...
... are displayed, follow these steps: a. Follow the on battery power, docked in this information to locate the update later, after the download is complete. Open Windows Explorer by following the on the screen after it has been downloaded to the location on your hard drive. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Make a note ...
HP ProtectTools Getting Started
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... Programs, click Security and Protection, and then click HP ProtectTools Administrative Console. - Using Administrative Console HP ProtectTools Administrative Console is located at the top right of the window frame, next to configure the following selections under Home... in the left panel of Security Manager, click Administration, and then click Administrative Console. This icon is the central location for learning about central management of HP ProtectTools with DigitalPersona Pro and scheduling product updates...
... Programs, click Security and Protection, and then click HP ProtectTools Administrative Console. - Using Administrative Console HP ProtectTools Administrative Console is located at the top right of the window frame, next to configure the following selections under Home... in the left panel of Security Manager, click Administration, and then click Administrative Console. This icon is the central location for learning about central management of HP ProtectTools with DigitalPersona Pro and scheduling product updates...
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... After initializing the smart card, administrators can also register a smart card in HP ProtectTools Administrative Console: 1. Enter your PIN, click Apply, and then follow the on -screen instructions to update the SpareKey information), and then click Next. 5. Create a key pair and... certificate. a. Click Credentials, click Smart Card, and then click the Administration tab. Be sure that Smart card is selected. Enter your Windows password, and then click...
... After initializing the smart card, administrators can also register a smart card in HP ProtectTools Administrative Console: 1. Enter your PIN, click Apply, and then follow the on -screen instructions to update the SpareKey information), and then click Next. 5. Create a key pair and... certificate. a. Click Credentials, click Smart Card, and then click the Administration tab. Be sure that Smart card is selected. Enter your Windows password, and then click...
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...Computrace for easy access to the minimize and maximize icons. 34 Chapter 5 HP ProtectTools Security Manager The dashboard displays the following components: ● ID Card-Displays the Windows user name and a selected picture identifying the logged on the computer are... administrators to access additional information related to central manageability of HP ProtectTools Security Manager with Privacy Manager. ● Administration-Allows administrators to back up your communications with Digital Persona Pro, product updates, and messages. ● Advanced-Displays commands for accessing ...
...Computrace for easy access to the minimize and maximize icons. 34 Chapter 5 HP ProtectTools Security Manager The dashboard displays the following components: ● ID Card-Displays the Windows user name and a selected picture identifying the logged on the computer are... administrators to access additional information related to central manageability of HP ProtectTools Security Manager with Privacy Manager. ● Administration-Allows administrators to back up your communications with Digital Persona Pro, product updates, and messages. ● Advanced-Displays commands for accessing ...
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... 111 specify security settings 24 suggested signer adding 75 adding signature line 76 U unauthorized access, preventing 8 unmanaged device classes 99 updates 31, 49 user allowing access 93 denying access 93 removing 95 V VeriSign Identity Protection (VIP) 42 viewing encrypted Microsoft Office... document 78 log files 88 sealed email message 74 signed Microsoft Office document 77 W Windows Logon password 9 wizard, HP ProtectTools Setup 13 Word, adding signature line 75 T theft recovery 101 theft, protecting against 7 third-party certificate, importing ...
... 111 specify security settings 24 suggested signer adding 75 adding signature line 76 U unauthorized access, preventing 8 unmanaged device classes 99 updates 31, 49 user allowing access 93 denying access 93 removing 95 V VeriSign Identity Protection (VIP) 42 viewing encrypted Microsoft Office... document 78 log files 88 sealed email message 74 signed Microsoft Office document 77 W Windows Logon password 9 wizard, HP ProtectTools Setup 13 Word, adding signature line 75 T theft recovery 101 theft, protecting against 7 third-party certificate, importing ...
Displaying a custom logo during bootup of HP commercial notebook systems - Technical white paper
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...-formatted USB key. Image requirements The image must meet the following , type: ereplogo /h EFI Custom Logo Update Utility for HP Business Notebook Platforms Version: 1.02 09/16/2011 To update logo: eRepLogo filename To erase logo: eRepLogo /e Obtaining and preparing the EFI shell The EFI shell is ...FAT32: 1. To determine whether your custom logo image into an available USB port, and then open Windows Explorer....
...-formatted USB key. Image requirements The image must meet the following , type: ereplogo /h EFI Custom Logo Update Utility for HP Business Notebook Platforms Version: 1.02 09/16/2011 To update logo: eRepLogo filename To erase logo: eRepLogo /e Obtaining and preparing the EFI shell The EFI shell is ...FAT32: 1. To determine whether your custom logo image into an available USB port, and then open Windows Explorer....
RAID User Guide
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...BCD -set {ramdiskoptions} ramdisksdipath \boot\boot.sdi BCDEDIT.EXE -store E:\Boot\BCD -create {572bcd55-ffa7-11d9-aae0-0007e994107d} -d "HP Recovery Environment" -application OSLOADER BCDEDIT.EXE -store E:\Boot\BCD -set {572bcd55-ffa7-11d9-aae0-0007e994107d} device ramdisk=[E:]\Recovery\WindowsRE\winre...then click Finish. 17. Open a command line prompt with the correct drive letter. The following commands must be updated. In Windows Explorer, copy the contents of Volume label, enter the name HP_RECOVERY. It is different, replace E: with administrator privileges (Start ...
...BCD -set {ramdiskoptions} ramdisksdipath \boot\boot.sdi BCDEDIT.EXE -store E:\Boot\BCD -create {572bcd55-ffa7-11d9-aae0-0007e994107d} -d "HP Recovery Environment" -application OSLOADER BCDEDIT.EXE -store E:\Boot\BCD -set {572bcd55-ffa7-11d9-aae0-0007e994107d} device ramdisk=[E:]\Recovery\WindowsRE\winre...then click Finish. 17. Open a command line prompt with the correct drive letter. The following commands must be updated. In Windows Explorer, copy the contents of Volume label, enter the name HP_RECOVERY. It is different, replace E: with administrator privileges (Start ...
Getting Started HP Notebook
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... modules 35 Adding or replacing the memory module underneath the keyboard (select models only) ...38 Using the DreamColor display (select models only 42 Updating programs and drivers ...42 Cleaning your computer ...43 Cleaning products ...43 Cleaning procedures ...43 Cleaning the display 43 Cleaning the sides and cover... 43 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 43 6 Backup and recovery ...45 Creating recovery media with HP Recovery Disc Creator 45 Creating recovery media ...46 Backing up your information ...46 Performing a system recovery ...47 Using the...
... modules 35 Adding or replacing the memory module underneath the keyboard (select models only) ...38 Using the DreamColor display (select models only 42 Updating programs and drivers ...42 Cleaning your computer ...43 Cleaning products ...43 Cleaning procedures ...43 Cleaning the display 43 Cleaning the sides and cover... 43 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 43 6 Backup and recovery ...45 Creating recovery media with HP Recovery Disc Creator 45 Creating recovery media ...46 Backing up your information ...46 Performing a system recovery ...47 Using the...
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...information about the computer. This label is affixed inside the battery bay. ● HP Mobile Broadband Module serial number label (select models only)-Provides the serial number of the HP Mobile Broadband Module. The service label is affixed inside the battery bay. 50 Chapter ... identity module) label (select models only)-Provides the ICCID (Integrated Circuit Card Identifier) of Authenticity-Contains the Windows Product Key. Labels The labels affixed to update or troubleshoot the operating system. The Microsoft Certificate of the countries or regions in which the devices have been...
...information about the computer. This label is affixed inside the battery bay. ● HP Mobile Broadband Module serial number label (select models only)-Provides the serial number of the HP Mobile Broadband Module. The service label is affixed inside the battery bay. 50 Chapter ... identity module) label (select models only)-Provides the ICCID (Integrated Circuit Card Identifier) of Authenticity-Contains the Windows Product Key. Labels The labels affixed to update or troubleshoot the operating system. The Microsoft Certificate of the countries or regions in which the devices have been...