HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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...Format drives with a SATA interface can be required to support higher capacities. operate internally at the following URL: www.hp.com/go/clientautomation Additional HP Recommendations for Optimizing Performance on how to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your computer. For .../c02691731/c02691731.pdf. For more information, refer to turn off when it is included in all editions of HP Client Automation and HP Client Manager 7.0 from electronic memory (such as 512e drives - More information can use an Advanced Format drive. Please refer to the following...
...Format drives with a SATA interface can be required to support higher capacities. operate internally at the following URL: www.hp.com/go/clientautomation Additional HP Recommendations for Optimizing Performance on how to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your computer. For .../c02691731/c02691731.pdf. For more information, refer to turn off when it is included in all editions of HP Client Automation and HP Client Manager 7.0 from electronic memory (such as 512e drives - More information can use an Advanced Format drive. Please refer to the following...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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8 Memory modules ...82 9 Security ...86 Protecting the computer ...86 Using passwords ...86 Setting passwords in Windows 87 Setting passwords in Setup Utility 87 Administrator password 88 ...
8 Memory modules ...82 9 Security ...86 Protecting the computer ...86 Using passwords ...86 Setting passwords in Windows 87 Setting passwords in Setup Utility 87 Administrator password 88 ...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... cycle on and off during routine operation. Connect optional USB devices. Supports the following optional digital card formats: ● Memory Stick (MS) ● Memory Stick Pro (MSP) ● MultiMediaCard (MMC) ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ● xD-Picture Card (XD) On: The hard drive is normal for the internal fan to optional...
... cycle on and off during routine operation. Connect optional USB devices. Supports the following optional digital card formats: ● Memory Stick (MS) ● Memory Stick Pro (MSP) ● MultiMediaCard (MMC) ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ● xD-Picture Card (XD) On: The hard drive is normal for the internal fan to optional...
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...to restore computer functionality, and then contact technical support through Help and Support. Bottom components Component (1) (2) Battery bay Battery release latch (3) Vents (4) (4) Memory module compartment (5) Hard drive bay Description Holds the battery. If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to cool internal... to cycle on select models, the wireless LAN (WLAN) device. Holds the hard drive. Releases the battery from the battery bay. Contains 2 memory module slots and, on and off during routine operation. Components 9
...to restore computer functionality, and then contact technical support through Help and Support. Bottom components Component (1) (2) Battery bay Battery release latch (3) Vents (4) (4) Memory module compartment (5) Hard drive bay Description Holds the battery. If you replace the module and then receive a warning message, remove the module to cool internal... to cycle on select models, the wireless LAN (WLAN) device. Holds the hard drive. Releases the battery from the battery bay. Contains 2 memory module slots and, on and off during routine operation. Components 9
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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...: You cannot initiate any type of networking connection or perform any of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading from or writing to memory, letting you can initiate Sleep in Windows® Control Panel. Power settings and timeouts can exit Sleep in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation...
...: You cannot initiate any type of networking connection or perform any of information, do not initiate Sleep or Hibernation while reading from or writing to memory, letting you can initiate Sleep in Windows® Control Panel. Power settings and timeouts can exit Sleep in the Sleep state, the computer initiates Hibernation...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... Digital Media Slot. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the digital card connectors, use the following digital card formats: ● Memory Stick (MS) ● Memory Stick Pro (MSP) ● MultiMediaCard (MMC) ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ● xD-Picture Card (XD) Inserting a digital card CAUTION: To avoid damaging the digital card or the...
... Digital Media Slot. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the digital card connectors, use the following digital card formats: ● Memory Stick (MS) ● Memory Stick Pro (MSP) ● MultiMediaCard (MMC) ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ● xD-Picture Card (XD) Inserting a digital card CAUTION: To avoid damaging the digital card or the...
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... by pressing the power button. Disconnect all external devices connected to the equipment, unplug the power cord and remove all batteries before installing a memory module. CAUTION: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. Save your work. 2. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. NOTE...: To use a dual-channel configuration when adding a second memory module, be sure that you are not sure whether the computer is located on the bottom of electric shock and damage to the computer. ...
... by pressing the power button. Disconnect all external devices connected to the equipment, unplug the power cord and remove all batteries before installing a memory module. CAUTION: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. Save your work. 2. Remove the battery from the AC outlet. 5. NOTE...: To use a dual-channel configuration when adding a second memory module, be sure that you are not sure whether the computer is located on the bottom of electric shock and damage to the computer. ...
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... up. b. Loosen the memory module compartment screws (1). Insert a new memory module: 83 If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing memory module: a. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module, hold the memory module by the edges only. To protect a memory module after removal, place it...components on each side of the memory module slot. Lift the memory module compartment cover (2) away from the computer. 8. Pull away the retention clips (1) on the memory module, and do not bend the memory module. Grasp the edge of the memory module (2), and gently pull the...
... up. b. Loosen the memory module compartment screws (1). Insert a new memory module: 83 If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing memory module: a. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module, hold the memory module by the edges only. To protect a memory module after removal, place it...components on each side of the memory module slot. Lift the memory module compartment cover (2) away from the computer. 8. Pull away the retention clips (1) on the memory module, and do not bend the memory module. Grasp the edge of the memory module (2), and gently pull the...
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...the computer. 11. Align the notched edge (1) of the memory module with the notches on the memory module, and do not bend the memory module. With the memory module at a 45-degree angle from the surface of the memory module compartment, press the module (2) into place. 10. ...Gently press the memory module (3) down, applying pressure to the memory module, hold the memory module by the edges only. c. Replace the battery. 84 Chapter 8 Memory modules Close the cover (2). 12. b. ...
...the computer. 11. Align the notched edge (1) of the memory module with the notches on the memory module, and do not bend the memory module. With the memory module at a 45-degree angle from the surface of the memory module compartment, press the module (2) into place. 10. ...Gently press the memory module (3) down, applying pressure to the memory module, hold the memory module by the edges only. c. Replace the battery. 84 Chapter 8 Memory modules Close the cover (2). 12. b. ...
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... menu tables in this Enter, change the system time and date. ● View identification information about the computer. ● View specification information about the processor, memory size, system BIOS, and keyboard controller version (select models only). Enter, change, or delete a power-on password. 94 Chapter 10 Setup Utility (BIOS)
... menu tables in this Enter, change the system time and date. ● View identification information about the computer. ● View specification information about the processor, memory size, system BIOS, and keyboard controller version (select models only). Enter, change, or delete a power-on password. 94 Chapter 10 Setup Utility (BIOS)
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. When enabled, the computer fan will always be on the system memory. NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this menu option is in intervals of 5 seconds each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20). ● CD-ROM Boot―Enable/... the internal network adapter. ● Boot Order―Set the boot order for the f1, f2, f9, f10, f11, and f12 functions of Setup Utility. Memory Test Run a diagnostic test on . Enable/disable the processor C6 sleep state. Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving. When enabled, saves power when the...
Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. When enabled, the computer fan will always be on the system memory. NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this menu option is in intervals of 5 seconds each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20). ● CD-ROM Boot―Enable/... the internal network adapter. ● Boot Order―Set the boot order for the f1, f2, f9, f10, f11, and f12 functions of Setup Utility. Memory Test Run a diagnostic test on . Enable/disable the processor C6 sleep state. Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving. When enabled, saves power when the...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... CD drive 39, 73 Certificate of Authenticity label 12 changing the language of Setup Utility 92 charging batteries 66, 67 checking audio functions 35 compartments, memory module 9 components additional hardware 11 bottom 9 left-side 8 right-side 7 top 1 connecting to a WLAN 18 connection, external power 62 connector, power 7 conservation, power 69 copyright...
... CD drive 39, 73 Certificate of Authenticity label 12 changing the language of Setup Utility 92 charging batteries 66, 67 checking audio functions 35 compartments, memory module 9 components additional hardware 11 bottom 9 left-side 8 right-side 7 top 1 connecting to a WLAN 18 connection, external power 62 connector, power 7 conservation, power 69 copyright...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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D device drivers HP drivers 57 Windows drivers 57 Diagnostics menu 95 digital card defined 79 inserting 79 removing 81 stopping 81 Digital Media Slot light, identifying 8 Digital Media ... 66 M Main menu 94 maintenance Disk Cleanup 74 Disk Defragmenter 73 managing a power-on password 89 managing an administrator password 88 memory module inserting 83 removing 83 memory module compartment cover removing 83 replacing 84 memory module compartment, identifying 9 memory test 95 microphone (internal), identifying 6, 31 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 12 106 Index
D device drivers HP drivers 57 Windows drivers 57 Diagnostics menu 95 digital card defined 79 inserting 79 removing 81 stopping 81 Digital Media Slot light, identifying 8 Digital Media ... 66 M Main menu 94 maintenance Disk Cleanup 74 Disk Defragmenter 73 managing a power-on password 89 managing an administrator password 88 memory module inserting 83 removing 83 memory module compartment cover removing 83 replacing 84 memory module compartment, identifying 9 memory test 95 microphone (internal), identifying 6, 31 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 12 106 Index
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... serial number, computer 12 setup of WLAN 16 Setup Utility, passwords set in 87 shut down 70 Sleep exiting 58 initiating 58 slots Digital Media 8 memory module 9 security cable 7 software Disk Cleanup 74 Disk Defragmenter 73 multimedia 34 Windows Media Player 34 Wireless Assistant 15 solid-state drive (SSD) 99, 104...
... serial number, computer 12 setup of WLAN 16 Setup Utility, passwords set in 87 shut down 70 Sleep exiting 58 initiating 58 slots Digital Media 8 memory module 9 security cable 7 software Disk Cleanup 74 Disk Defragmenter 73 multimedia 34 Windows Media Player 34 Wireless Assistant 15 solid-state drive (SSD) 99, 104...
Compaq Presario CQ42 Notebook PC and HP G42 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...A Publication date April 2010 B October 2010 C December 2010 Description Edited this guide to include HP G42 Notebook PC and Compaq CQ42 Notebook PC information only. ● Added newly supported memory modules to spare parts listings in the following locations: Computer major components on page 26, Mass ...storage devices on page 36, Sequential part number listing on page 39, Memory module on page 60. ● Added newly supported processors to spare parts listings in the following locations: Computer major components on ...
...A Publication date April 2010 B October 2010 C December 2010 Description Edited this guide to include HP G42 Notebook PC and Compaq CQ42 Notebook PC information only. ● Added newly supported memory modules to spare parts listings in the following locations: Computer major components on page 26, Mass ...storage devices on page 36, Sequential part number listing on page 39, Memory module on page 60. ● Added newly supported processors to spare parts listings in the following locations: Computer major components on ...
Compaq Presario CQ42 Notebook PC and HP G42 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... 48 Equipment guidelines 49 Component replacement procedures 50 Serial number ...50 Computer feet ...51 Battery ...52 Hard drive ...53 Optical drive ...56 WLAN module ...58 Memory module ...60 Keyboard ...62 Top cover ...64 Speaker assembly ...67 Power button board ...68 TouchPad button board ...69 Modem module ...70 USB board ...72 Power...
... 48 Equipment guidelines 49 Component replacement procedures 50 Serial number ...50 Computer feet ...51 Battery ...52 Hard drive ...53 Optical drive ...56 WLAN module ...58 Memory module ...60 Keyboard ...62 Top cover ...64 Speaker assembly ...67 Power button board ...68 TouchPad button board ...69 Modem module ...70 USB board ...72 Power...
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... is dynamic change): ● Up to 251 MB on computers with 1024 MB of system memory ● Up to 358 MB on computers with more than 2048 MB of system memory HP G42 UMA √ √ √ Compaq Presario CQ42 Discrete Compaq Presario CQ42 Compaq Presario CQ42 UMA Models UMA Models 150-199 100...
... is dynamic change): ● Up to 251 MB on computers with 1024 MB of system memory ● Up to 358 MB on computers with more than 2048 MB of system memory HP G42 UMA √ √ √ Compaq Presario CQ42 Discrete Compaq Presario CQ42 Compaq Presario CQ42 UMA Models UMA Models 150-199 100...
Compaq Presario CQ42 Notebook PC and HP G42 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... to 1309 MB for computers with more than 3072 MB of system memory ● Up to 797 MB for computers with more than 2048 MB system memory ● Up to 285 MB for computers with more than 1024 MB of system memory ATi Discrete PCI Express x 16 Graphics ● ATi Mobility Radeon... Park-LP S3 package (ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD5430 with 512-MB of dedicated video memory (64MB×16 DDR3, 4 pcs, 800-MHz)) HP G42 UMA Compaq Presario CQ42 Discrete Compaq Presario CQ42 Compaq Presario CQ42 UMA Models UMA Models 150-199 100-149 √ √ ENWW...
... to 1309 MB for computers with more than 3072 MB of system memory ● Up to 797 MB for computers with more than 2048 MB system memory ● Up to 285 MB for computers with more than 1024 MB of system memory ATi Discrete PCI Express x 16 Graphics ● ATi Mobility Radeon... Park-LP S3 package (ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD5430 with 512-MB of dedicated video memory (64MB×16 DDR3, 4 pcs, 800-MHz)) HP G42 UMA Compaq Presario CQ42 Discrete Compaq Presario CQ42 Compaq Presario CQ42 UMA Models UMA Models 150-199 100-149 √ √ ENWW...
Compaq Presario CQ42 Notebook PC and HP G42 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... 1333 MHz can be downgraded to DDR3 1066 MHz) DDR3, 800-MHz, dual-channel memory (DDR3 1333 MHz can be downgraded to DDR3 800 MHz) Supports the following configurations: HP G42 UMA Compaq Presario CQ42 Discrete √ Compaq Presario CQ42 Compaq Presario CQ42 UMA Models UMA Models 150-199 100-149 √ √...
... 1333 MHz can be downgraded to DDR3 1066 MHz) DDR3, 800-MHz, dual-channel memory (DDR3 1333 MHz can be downgraded to DDR3 800 MHz) Supports the following configurations: HP G42 UMA Compaq Presario CQ42 Discrete √ Compaq Presario CQ42 Compaq Presario CQ42 UMA Models UMA Models 150-199 100-149 √ √...
Compaq Presario CQ42 Notebook PC and HP G42 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... sound when connected to cycle on and off during routine operation. Supports the following optional digital card formats: ● Memory Stick (MS) ● Memory Stick Pro (MSP) ● MultiMediaCard (MMC) ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ● xD-Picture Card (XD) On: The hard drive is normal for the internal fan to optional...
... sound when connected to cycle on and off during routine operation. Supports the following optional digital card formats: ● Memory Stick (MS) ● Memory Stick Pro (MSP) ● MultiMediaCard (MMC) ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ● xD-Picture Card (XD) On: The hard drive is normal for the internal fan to optional...