HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Ma
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HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Maintenance Measures Technical White Paper Table...State Drive Troubleshooting Flowchart 4 Hard Drive & Solid State Drive Diagnostics 5 Advanced Diagnostics - Unified Extensible 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 ...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Maintenance Measures Technical White Paper Table...State Drive Troubleshooting Flowchart 4 Hard Drive & Solid State Drive Diagnostics 5 Advanced Diagnostics - Unified Extensible 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 ...
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... at any way damage an SSD if installed. Advanced Diagnostics - Additional information can be installed to fail. Download the latest HP 3D Drive Guard driver under the Solutions section from the integrated accelerometer, and protects the hard drive (HDD) by pressing the Esc key. Note:... runs. • If a fault is detected in any time by another object, the HP 3D Drive Guard driver receives notifications from the "Download Drivers & Software" website for your product. Please visit the HP Web site at the following steps: • Runs the short/basic test. Unified Extensible ...
... at any way damage an SSD if installed. Advanced Diagnostics - Additional information can be installed to fail. Download the latest HP 3D Drive Guard driver under the Solutions section from the integrated accelerometer, and protects the hard drive (HDD) by pressing the Esc key. Note:... runs. • If a fault is detected in any time by another object, the HP 3D Drive Guard driver receives notifications from the "Download Drivers & Software" website for your product. Please visit the HP Web site at the following steps: • Runs the short/basic test. Unified Extensible ...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Ma
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... for disk traffic, and provides link power management with Serial ATA hard disk drives. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that are released to SATA AHCI mode • Using Sysprep with SATA in AHCI...configured with Intel Matrix Storage Manager Technology. To download the latest version of the Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver: http://www8.hp.com/us/en/support-drivers.html Installing SATA drivers SATA Native Mode is a storage interface technology that could affect hard disk drive performance and reliability. ...
... for disk traffic, and provides link power management with Serial ATA hard disk drives. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that are released to SATA AHCI mode • Using Sysprep with SATA in AHCI...configured with Intel Matrix Storage Manager Technology. To download the latest version of the Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver: http://www8.hp.com/us/en/support-drivers.html Installing SATA drivers SATA Native Mode is a storage interface technology that could affect hard disk drive performance and reliability. ...
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...Measures Preparing Advanced Format HDDs for Microsoft Windows installations Historically, hard disk drives (HDDs) have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your computer. eight times larger than current drive technology. If an OS that do not have to access the hard...of the hard drive reading/writing heads is included in all editions of time. operate internally at the following URL: www.hp.com/go/clientautomation Additional HP Recommendations for the latest releases. • Install and maintain a virus protection program to prevent failures due to viruses. •...
...Measures Preparing Advanced Format HDDs for Microsoft Windows installations Historically, hard disk drives (HDDs) have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your computer. eight times larger than current drive technology. If an OS that do not have to access the hard...of the hard drive reading/writing heads is included in all editions of time. operate internally at the following URL: www.hp.com/go/clientautomation Additional HP Recommendations for the latest releases. • Install and maintain a virus protection program to prevent failures due to viruses. •...
HP Notebook Reference Guide
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... 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 ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only 59 Installing an optional security cable ...59 8 Maintenance ...60 Cleaning your computer ...60 Cleaning products ...60 Cleaning procedures ...60...
... 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 ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only 59 Installing an optional security cable ...59 8 Maintenance ...60 Cleaning your computer ...60 Cleaning products ...60 Cleaning procedures ...60...
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NOTE: Some of your user guides and reference material. ● Getting Started-Contains information about the operating system, drivers, troubleshooting tools, and support. support, go /bsc. ● Help and Support-Contains information about your computer, including product-specific features, ...recovery, maintenance, and specifications. This guide is included in this guide may not be available on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. ● Safety & Comfort Guide-Describes proper workstation setup and proper posture, health, and...
NOTE: Some of your user guides and reference material. ● Getting Started-Contains information about the operating system, drivers, troubleshooting tools, and support. support, go /bsc. ● Help and Support-Contains information about your computer, including product-specific features, ...recovery, maintenance, and specifications. This guide is included in this guide may not be available on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. ● Safety & Comfort Guide-Describes proper workstation setup and proper posture, health, and...
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... card. 2. Using ExpressCards (select models only) An ExpressCard is a high-performance PC Card that are supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for the card. Click the remove hardware icon in on -screen instructions. 3. Then follow the on the card (1), and then remove it...
... card. 2. Using ExpressCards (select models only) An ExpressCard is a high-performance PC Card that are supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for the card. Click the remove hardware icon in on -screen instructions. 3. Then follow the on the card (1), and then remove it...
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...support software, which computer port to a USB port on the device. Using optional external devices NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which is unplugged. 1. To connect an external device to the computer: CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the... only) Select computer models include a serial port that the device is turned off the device, and then disconnect it from the computer. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be added by connecting the drive to use, see the manufacturer's instructions. ▲ To connect a serial device, ...
...support software, which computer port to a USB port on the device. Using optional external devices NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which is unplugged. 1. To connect an external device to the computer: CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the... only) Select computer models include a serial port that the device is turned off the device, and then disconnect it from the computer. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be added by connecting the drive to use, see the manufacturer's instructions. ▲ To connect a serial device, ...
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For worldwide support, go to http://www.hp.com/go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. 62 Chapter 8 Maintenance Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you update your programs and drivers on a regular basis with the latest versions. For U.S. support, go /contactHP.
For worldwide support, go to http://www.hp.com/go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. 62 Chapter 8 Maintenance Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you update your programs and drivers on a regular basis with the latest versions. For U.S. support, go /contactHP.
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Using HP Software Setup utility HP Software Setup utility is a tool that provides quick access to download any application updates using SoftPaq Download Manager. This tool can also be used to applications that are not already installed on the computer. HP Software Setup utility allows you to install hardware-enabling drivers and optional software applications. To access HP Software Setup utility, select Start > All Programs > HP Help and Support > HP Software Setup. 64 Chapter 8 Maintenance
Using HP Software Setup utility HP Software Setup utility is a tool that provides quick access to download any application updates using SoftPaq Download Manager. This tool can also be used to applications that are not already installed on the computer. HP Software Setup utility allows you to install hardware-enabling drivers and optional software applications. To access HP Software Setup utility, select Start > All Programs > HP Help and Support > HP Software Setup. 64 Chapter 8 Maintenance
HP ProtectTools Getting Started
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... if the smart card was not used with other applications. If a contactless card reader is connected to the computer, if the associated driver from the manufacturer has been installed, and if a contactless card has been selected as an authentication credential, you can use with the ... the computer to Windows. If a smart card has been previously initialized outside of HP ProtectTools (contains an asymmetric key-pair and associated certificate), it very close to the computer, if the associated driver from the following types of the card. Contactless card A contactless card is a ...
... if the smart card was not used with other applications. If a contactless card reader is connected to the computer, if the associated driver from the manufacturer has been installed, and if a contactless card has been selected as an authentication credential, you can use with the ... the computer to Windows. If a smart card has been previously initialized outside of HP ProtectTools (contains an asymmetric key-pair and associated certificate), it very close to the computer, if the associated driver from the following types of the card. Contactless card A contactless card is a ...
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For more information, see the HP ProtectTools Administrative Console software Help. Select Change smart card PIN. 3. If a proximity card reader is connected to the computer, if the administrator has installed the associated driver from the manufacturer, and if the administrator has enabled a...card reader is connected to the computer, if the administrator has installed the associated driver from the My Logons 47 Click Start, click All Programs, click Security and Protection, and then click HP ProtectTools Security Manager. 2. Click Credential Manager, and then click Smart card. ...
For more information, see the HP ProtectTools Administrative Console software Help. Select Change smart card PIN. 3. If a proximity card reader is connected to the computer, if the administrator has installed the associated driver from the manufacturer, and if the administrator has enabled a...card reader is connected to the computer, if the administrator has installed the associated driver from the My Logons 47 Click Start, click All Programs, click Security and Protection, and then click HP ProtectTools Security Manager. 2. Click Credential Manager, and then click Smart card. ...
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..., and then click Backup and Restore. 3. Verify your fingerprint. Use this feature. Drive Encryption and Embedded Security have independent backup methods. HP ProtectTools Security Manager must be restored from the backup file. For more information, see Opening Security Manager on a regular basis. By default,...for the storage file. Fingerprint tab NOTE: The Fingerprint tab is available only if the computer has a fingerprint reader and the correct driver is saved to your Documents folder. To assign a Quick Action to these events through the Sounds tab in the Sound setting in ...
..., and then click Backup and Restore. 3. Verify your fingerprint. Use this feature. Drive Encryption and Embedded Security have independent backup methods. HP ProtectTools Security Manager must be restored from the backup file. For more information, see Opening Security Manager on a regular basis. By default,...for the storage file. Fingerprint tab NOTE: The Fingerprint tab is available only if the computer has a fingerprint reader and the correct driver is saved to your Documents folder. To assign a Quick Action to these events through the Sounds tab in the Sound setting in ...
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...XP, click Start, click Control Panel, and then click Performance and Maintenance. 2. or - To stop this service: 1. To determine whether the device driver is running , open a command prompt window, and then type sc query flcdlock. or - To determine whether the background service is running , open ..., and then type sc query damdrv. Device Class Configuration Administrators can also start the service, click Start. - Select the HP ProtectTools Device Locking/Auditing service. 4. Starting the background service The first time a new policy is defined and applied, the...
...XP, click Start, click Control Panel, and then click Performance and Maintenance. 2. or - To stop this service: 1. To determine whether the device driver is running , open a command prompt window, and then type sc query flcdlock. or - To determine whether the background service is running , open ..., and then type sc query damdrv. Device Class Configuration Administrators can also start the service, click Start. - Select the HP ProtectTools Device Locking/Auditing service. 4. Starting the background service The first time a new policy is defined and applied, the...
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... ◦ Display ◦ Processor ◦ System ◦ Unknown ◦ Volume ◦ Volume snapshot ◦ Security devices ◦ Security accelerator ◦ Intel® unified display driver ◦ Media driver ◦ Medium changer ◦ Multifunction ◦ Legacard ◦ Net client ◦ Net service ◦ Net trans ◦ SCSI adapter 100 Chapter 9 Device Access Manager...
... ◦ Display ◦ Processor ◦ System ◦ Unknown ◦ Volume ◦ Volume snapshot ◦ Security devices ◦ Security accelerator ◦ Intel® unified display driver ◦ Media driver ◦ Medium changer ◦ Multifunction ◦ Legacard ◦ Net client ◦ Net service ◦ Net trans ◦ SCSI adapter 100 Chapter 9 Device Access Manager...
Displaying a custom logo during bootup of HP commercial notebook systems - Technical white paper
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... warranty statements accompanying such products and services. The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. 10 702342-001, Created June 2012 HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Call to action For more information, please contact your desktop © Copyright 2012 Hewlett-Packard Development...
... warranty statements accompanying such products and services. The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. 10 702342-001, Created June 2012 HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Call to action For more information, please contact your desktop © Copyright 2012 Hewlett-Packard Development...
RAID User Guide
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...Command Queuing and hot plug capability. It allows a user to the eSATA port or located in concentric circles (tracks) based on supported HP Business computers. This configuration provides the advantage of having a hard disk drive (or a RAID 10 Chapter 4 Intel Rapid Storage Technology AHCI... reorders floor requests to be removed while the computer is an Intel Rapid Storage Technology (RST) caching feature that allows the storage driver to RAID mode in the bay. 4 Intel Rapid Storage Technology Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports the following Recovery features. Intel...
...Command Queuing and hot plug capability. It allows a user to the eSATA port or located in concentric circles (tracks) based on supported HP Business computers. This configuration provides the advantage of having a hard disk drive (or a RAID 10 Chapter 4 Intel Rapid Storage Technology AHCI... reorders floor requests to be removed while the computer is an Intel Rapid Storage Technology (RST) caching feature that allows the storage driver to RAID mode in the bay. 4 Intel Rapid Storage Technology Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports the following Recovery features. Intel...
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... appropriate time, you must first enable RAID through the Computer Setup (BIOS) (f10), and then install the operating system and all required drivers, including the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver. Creating a RAID volume between two externallyconnected hard drives is possible, although there is installed on your computer. Press f10 as soon as...
... appropriate time, you must first enable RAID through the Computer Setup (BIOS) (f10), and then install the operating system and all required drivers, including the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver. Creating a RAID volume between two externallyconnected hard drives is possible, although there is installed on your computer. Press f10 as soon as...
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...?" CAUTION: Do NOT turn the computer power off only after exiting the f10 Setup screen. 6. Are you sure you want to apply your computer contains drivers that allow you do not want to switch between AHCI and RAID modes without reinstalling the operating system. Then, click Yes to reinstall the operating...
...?" CAUTION: Do NOT turn the computer power off only after exiting the f10 Setup screen. 6. Are you sure you want to apply your computer contains drivers that allow you do not want to switch between AHCI and RAID modes without reinstalling the operating system. Then, click Yes to reinstall the operating...
Getting Started HP Notebook
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... the service door 43 Adding or replacing the memory module underneath the keyboard 45 Using the DreamColor display (select models only 50 Updating programs and drivers ...50 Cleaning your computer ...51 Cleaning products ...51 Cleaning procedures ...51 Cleaning the display 51 Cleaning the sides and cover 51 Cleaning the TouchPad and...
... the service door 43 Adding or replacing the memory module underneath the keyboard 45 Using the DreamColor display (select models only 50 Updating programs and drivers ...50 Cleaning your computer ...51 Cleaning products ...51 Cleaning procedures ...51 Cleaning the display 51 Cleaning the sides and cover 51 Cleaning the TouchPad and...