HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Ma
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These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . A hard drive that says "Imminent drive failure." • Your notebook spontaneously restarts when the Windows OS is not detected by software issues... are not limited to the system board. Software issues Some hard drive performance problems mimic hard drive failure, but are often caused by the BIOS or operating system may cause different error messages to be displayed such as a clicking noise, the failure to shock events. This white paper explains...
These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . A hard drive that says "Imminent drive failure." • Your notebook spontaneously restarts when the Windows OS is not detected by software issues... are not limited to the system board. Software issues Some hard drive performance problems mimic hard drive failure, but are often caused by the BIOS or operating system may cause different error messages to be displayed such as a clicking noise, the failure to shock events. This white paper explains...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Ma
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... driver receives notifications from the "Download Drivers & Software" website for your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us /en/support.html to download the latest BIOS for certain OEM drives and/or special product updates. Additional information can be aborted at any time by automatically "parking the heads" to reduce the risk...
... driver receives notifications from the "Download Drivers & Software" website for your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us /en/support.html to download the latest BIOS for certain OEM drives and/or special product updates. Additional information can be aborted at any time by automatically "parking the heads" to reduce the risk...
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...
HP Notebook Reference Guide
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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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...Use the following tables list commonly used even when the operating system is an HP ProtectTools Security Manager password, can be enabled in Computer Setup to provide BIOS password protection in addition to navigate and make selections in Computer Setup. You... Unauthorized access to data Windows user password ● Firewall software ● Windows updates ● Drive Encryption 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...
...Use the following tables list commonly used even when the operating system is an HP ProtectTools Security Manager password, can be enabled in Computer Setup to provide BIOS password protection in addition to navigate and make selections in Computer Setup. You... Unauthorized access to data Windows user password ● Firewall software ● Windows updates ● Drive Encryption 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...
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... 1. Click Run, and then click Cancel at the bottom of the hard drive, or the USB flash drive. 5. To install BIOS updates from the HP website. 2. Turn the computer off and on your SoftPaq number. 4. Navigate to the folder located in c:\swsetup that the UEFI ... drive using system diagnostics 1. Insert the USB flash drive for formatting, according to update the BIOS Most BIOS updates on -screen instructions to your computer (or USB flash drive). 2. Download the SoftPaq from the HP website. Locate the .bin file in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Restart the computer,...
... 1. Click Run, and then click Cancel at the bottom of the hard drive, or the USB flash drive. 5. To install BIOS updates from the HP website. 2. Turn the computer off and on your SoftPaq number. 4. Navigate to the folder located in c:\swsetup that the UEFI ... drive using system diagnostics 1. Insert the USB flash drive for formatting, according to update the BIOS Most BIOS updates on -screen instructions to your computer (or USB flash drive). 2. Download the SoftPaq from the HP website. Locate the .bin file in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Restart the computer,...
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... Changes and Exit, and then press enter. 68 Chapter 9 Computer Setup (BIOS) and Advanced System Diagnostics 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....BIOS. Click Update System BIOS, and then click Accept to select File > System Information. 3. Locate the .bin file in the ROMpaq folder (for example, 68CDD.bin) and then copy it with the same prefix as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by using Computer Setup. 1. Download the SoftPaq from the HP...
... Changes and Exit, and then press enter. 68 Chapter 9 Computer Setup (BIOS) and Advanced System Diagnostics 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....BIOS. Click Update System BIOS, and then click Accept to select File > System Information. 3. Locate the .bin file in the ROMpaq folder (for example, 68CDD.bin) and then copy it with the same prefix as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by using Computer Setup. 1. Download the SoftPaq from the HP...
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... area, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from your hard drive where the BIOS update is complete. Using the hard drive path you can delete the downloaded file from the AC outlet. Complete the installation by selecting...-screen instructions to identify your selection to the hard drive. Follow the on -screen instructions to download your computer and access the BIOS update you connect your hard drive designation. Double-click the file that is running on -screen instructions. If no instructions are displayed, ...
... area, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from your hard drive where the BIOS update is complete. Using the hard drive path you can delete the downloaded file from the AC outlet. Complete the installation by selecting...-screen instructions to identify your selection to the hard drive. Follow the on -screen instructions to download your computer and access the BIOS update you connect your hard drive designation. Double-click the file that is running on -screen instructions. If no instructions are displayed, ...
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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
Displaying a custom logo during bootup of HP commercial notebook systems - Technical white paper
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....EFI Utility For the BIOS 2012 generation, run the EREPLOGO.EFI utility from the BIOS and return the default HP logo to the display, use: ereplogo /e To display a usage statement similar to 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 ...
....EFI Utility For the BIOS 2012 generation, run the EREPLOGO.EFI utility from the BIOS and return the default HP logo to the display, use: ereplogo /e To display a usage statement similar to 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 ...
Getting Started HP Notebook
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... Operating system information To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and ● Software, driver, and BIOS updates Support. ● Troubleshooting tools NOTE: For U.S. HP support telephone numbers ● Support information ● Ordering parts and finding additional help ● Accessories available for... the computer ● How to update the software ● How to install certain components ● How to help you perform various tasks. Go to access technical support http://welcome.hp.com/country/us /en/ wwcontact_us.html. For worldwide...
... Operating system information To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and ● Software, driver, and BIOS updates Support. ● Troubleshooting tools NOTE: For U.S. HP support telephone numbers ● Support information ● Ordering parts and finding additional help ● Accessories available for... the computer ● How to update the software ● How to install certain components ● How to help you perform various tasks. Go to access technical support http://welcome.hp.com/country/us /en/ wwcontact_us.html. For worldwide...