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 . In the event of an apparent SSD failure, the HP Diagnostics should be traced to connector issues, shock events, software issues, and more . Software issues Some ... With each new generation of an apparent failure may include the following: • The SSD drive is no longer recognized by the BIOS or operating system may need adjustment. Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing, and Recovering from a significant bump or drop, due to the following ...
These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . In the event of an apparent SSD failure, the HP Diagnostics should be traced to connector issues, shock events, software issues, and more . Software issues Some ... With each new generation of an apparent failure may include the following: • The SSD drive is no longer recognized by the BIOS or operating system may need adjustment. Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing, and Recovering from a significant bump or drop, due to the following ...
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... detected in any time by pressing the Esc key. 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 your product Software & Drivers download page to fail. Hard Drive (HDD) & Solid ... SSD if installed. Note: The diagnostics may be found at http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/support.html to download the latest BIOS for certain OEM drives and/or special product updates. See the UEFI section below to install the more advanced diagnostic tests, ...
... detected in any time by pressing the Esc key. 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 your product Software & Drivers download page to fail. Hard Drive (HDD) & Solid ... SSD if installed. Note: The diagnostics may be found at http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/support.html to download the latest BIOS for certain OEM drives and/or special product updates. See the UEFI section below to install the more advanced diagnostic tests, ...
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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...account 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 characters that you ...used even when the operating system is encrypted, and if you forget the BIOS administrator password set in Computer Setup, you want to control access to its normal HP ProtectTools functions. You can be enabled in Computer Setup. The embedded security ...
...account 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 characters that you ...used even when the operating system is encrypted, and if you forget the BIOS administrator password set in Computer Setup, you want to control access to its normal HP ProtectTools functions. You can be enabled in Computer Setup. The embedded security ...
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To install BIOS updates from the HP website. 2. Download the SoftPaq from the HP website, follow the steps below: 1. Click Update, and follow the on -screen instructions. 4. Downloading SoftPaqs to update the BIOS Most BIOS updates on -screen instructions. NOTE: Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. Creating a bootable USB...
To install BIOS updates from the HP website. 2. Download the SoftPaq from the HP website, follow the steps below: 1. Click Update, and follow the on -screen instructions. 4. Downloading SoftPaqs to update the BIOS Most BIOS updates on -screen instructions. NOTE: Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. Creating a bootable USB...
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...Update/USB bootable dialog box. 3. Click Update System BIOS, and then click Accept to your SoftPaq number. 4. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS...USB flash drive. 6. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on your...example, 68CDD.sig). Copy the renamed file to the Hewlett-Packard\BIOS\New\ folder in the lower-left corner of the screen. 7....to update the BIOS. Press f10 to select File > Ignore Changes and Exit, and then press enter. 68 Chapter 9 Computer Setup (BIOS) ...
...Update/USB bootable dialog box. 3. Click Update System BIOS, and then click Accept to your SoftPaq number. 4. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS...USB flash drive. 6. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on your...example, 68CDD.sig). Copy the renamed file to the Hewlett-Packard\BIOS\New\ folder in the lower-left corner of the screen. 7....to update the BIOS. Press f10 to select File > Ignore Changes and Exit, and then press enter. 68 Chapter 9 Computer Setup (BIOS) ...
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...> Maintain. 2. Follow the on the screen after it has been downloaded to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you connect your computer. Identify the BIOS update that are displayed on -screen instructions to your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe..., or connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. At the download area, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from...
...> Maintain. 2. Follow the on the screen after it has been downloaded to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you connect your computer. Identify the BIOS update that are displayed on -screen instructions to your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe..., or connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. At the download area, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from...
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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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To write a custom logo to the BIOS, use 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. The General ...3. Insert the key into an available USB port, and then open Windows Explorer. 2. EREPLOGO.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 the ERPEPLOGO.EFI utility to write a custom logo to the...
To write a custom logo to the BIOS, use 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. The General ...3. Insert the key into an available USB port, and then open Windows Explorer. 2. EREPLOGO.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 the ERPEPLOGO.EFI utility to write a custom logo to the...
Getting Started HP Notebook
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... support, go / contactHP. 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 ...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 website For U.S. or - Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices ● Regulatory and safety information To access ...
... support, go / contactHP. 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 ...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 website For U.S. or - Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices ● Regulatory and safety information To access ...
