Hard Drive White Paper
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HP Notebook Hard Drive Measures of care, diagnosis and maintenance Introduction...2 HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy...3 Notebook F10 Setup Hard Drive Self-Test 3 Minimum System BIOS Required...4 Hard Drive Mounting Screw...4 HP Recommendations for Notebook Users 5 Hard Drive Troubleshooting Flowchart...6
HP Notebook Hard Drive Measures of care, diagnosis and maintenance Introduction...2 HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy...3 Notebook F10 Setup Hard Drive Self-Test 3 Minimum System BIOS Required...4 Hard Drive Mounting Screw...4 HP Recommendations for Notebook Users 5 Hard Drive Troubleshooting Flowchart...6
Hard Drive White Paper
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... contact between the read/write heads and the media, resulting in the notebook is exposed to reduce the risk of a given application or file is reading or writing data (operational shock). Shock events may cause any of hard drive performance issues that HP is written to shock events. Typically, such symptoms result from multiple...
... contact between the read/write heads and the media, resulting in the notebook is exposed to reduce the risk of a given application or file is reading or writing data (operational shock). Shock events may cause any of hard drive performance issues that HP is written to shock events. Typically, such symptoms result from multiple...
Hard Drive White Paper
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... called Lid Switch Standby. Notebook F10 Setup Hard Drive Self-Test HP has enhanced the Hard Drive Self-Test routine which is available as one test option. Initiating the enhanced hard drive self-test includes the following URL: http://welcome.hp.com/country/us /en/...HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy Note 1: The HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy utility will not invoke Standby on AC power. The HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy is available from a docking device or external power supply running on an AC-powered notebook having the display lid closed that works in addition to the Evo N400 and Evo...
... called Lid Switch Standby. Notebook F10 Setup Hard Drive Self-Test HP has enhanced the Hard Drive Self-Test routine which is available as one test option. Initiating the enhanced hard drive self-test includes the following URL: http://welcome.hp.com/country/us /en/...HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy Note 1: The HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy utility will not invoke Standby on AC power. The HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy is available from a docking device or external power supply running on an AC-powered notebook having the display lid closed that works in addition to the Evo N400 and Evo...
Hard Drive White Paper
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... the hard drive mounting screws, the chance of hard drive failure over time is serviced and one or more hard drive mounting screws, which are designed to obtain the hard drive mounting screws. 4 Minimum System BIOS Required Notebook Platform HP Compaq Business nc8000 HP Compaq Business nw8000 HP Compaq Business nc6000 HP Compaq Business nc4000 Series HP Compaq Business nx9000 Series HP Compaq Business nx5000 Compaq Evo N620c Compaq Evo N610c/v Compaq Evo N600c Compaq Evo N800c Compaq Evo N410c Compaq Evo N400c BIOS...
... the hard drive mounting screws, the chance of hard drive failure over time is serviced and one or more hard drive mounting screws, which are designed to obtain the hard drive mounting screws. 4 Minimum System BIOS Required Notebook Platform HP Compaq Business nc8000 HP Compaq Business nw8000 HP Compaq Business nc6000 HP Compaq Business nc4000 Series HP Compaq Business nx9000 Series HP Compaq Business nx5000 Compaq Evo N620c Compaq Evo N610c/v Compaq Evo N600c Compaq Evo N800c Compaq Evo N410c Compaq Evo N400c BIOS...
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... media. • Regularly check the HP Web site for information: - HP Recommendations for Notebook Users • Install HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy, or as an alternative, place the notebook into Standby mode before transporting it from one location to another. • Upgrade to the latest system BIOS, as given in the "F10 Setup Hard Drive Self-Test" section. •...
... media. • Regularly check the HP Web site for information: - HP Recommendations for Notebook Users • Install HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy, or as an alternative, place the notebook into Standby mode before transporting it from one location to another. • Upgrade to the latest system BIOS, as given in the "F10 Setup Hard Drive Self-Test" section. •...
Windows XP SP1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks
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...Notebooks • Evo Notebook N1005 • Evo Notebook N1000 • Evo Notebook N800 • Evo Notebook N610c • Evo Notebook N600c • Evo Notebook N410c • Evo Notebook N400c • Evo Notebook N200 • Evo Notebook N180 • Evo Notebook N160 • Evo Notebook N115 • Armada M700 • Armada M300 • Armada E500 Installation tips for the Evo notebook systems. This white paper provides a list of configurations for Service Pack 1 When installing Service Pack 1, Compaq... upgrade, Compaq recommends that you have sufficient Hard Drive space we...
...Notebooks • Evo Notebook N1005 • Evo Notebook N1000 • Evo Notebook N800 • Evo Notebook N610c • Evo Notebook N600c • Evo Notebook N410c • Evo Notebook N400c • Evo Notebook N200 • Evo Notebook N180 • Evo Notebook N160 • Evo Notebook N115 • Armada M700 • Armada M300 • Armada E500 Installation tips for the Evo notebook systems. This white paper provides a list of configurations for Service Pack 1 When installing Service Pack 1, Compaq... upgrade, Compaq recommends that you have sufficient Hard Drive space we...
Evo Notebook N600c Software Overview
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... -day user password has been lost. Windows NT 4.0 & ! Two passwords control access to the hard drives, which provide customers with DriveLock remain protected even if removed from the notebook. Features and settings are accessed through the Windows Control Panel. Compaq Web Site QuickRestore CD Evo N400c computers feature the ATI Mobility-M video chipset. Windows 98...
... -day user password has been lost. Windows NT 4.0 & ! Two passwords control access to the hard drives, which provide customers with DriveLock remain protected even if removed from the notebook. Features and settings are accessed through the Windows Control Panel. Compaq Web Site QuickRestore CD Evo N400c computers feature the ATI Mobility-M video chipset. Windows 98...
Evo Notebook N600c Software Overview
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...QuickRestore CD The administrator password, also known as pages in the Power Utility: AC Energy Saver Page ! Windows 98 ! Evo Notebook N600c Software Overview 13 Compaq Security Management ! Windows 98 ! Administrator Password ! Windows NT 4.0 & ! Through the Control Panel security applet, users ...process. Compaq Web Site QuickRestore CD The AC Energy Saver page displays the AC Energy Power Conservation features, which provide the ability to turn AC power conservation on or off, utilize the energy saving features of the monitor, if available, set hard drive timeouts...
...QuickRestore CD The administrator password, also known as pages in the Power Utility: AC Energy Saver Page ! Windows 98 ! Evo Notebook N600c Software Overview 13 Compaq Security Management ! Windows 98 ! Administrator Password ! Windows NT 4.0 & ! Through the Control Panel security applet, users ...process. Compaq Web Site QuickRestore CD The AC Energy Saver page displays the AC Energy Power Conservation features, which provide the ability to turn AC power conservation on or off, utilize the energy saving features of the monitor, if available, set hard drive timeouts...
Compaq Notebook Series Software Guide
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Contents Using a Power-On Password 3-4 Entering Power-On Password Settings 3-4 Entering a Power-On Password 3-5 Using a Compaq Administrator Password 3-5 Entering Compaq Administrator Password Settings . 3-6 Entering a Compaq Administrator Password 3-7 Using DriveLock 3-7 Protecting a Hard Drive with DriveLock 3-8 Accessing a Protected Hard Drive 3-9 Changing a DriveLock Password 3-10 Removing DriveLock Protection 3-11 Disabling a Device 3-12 Protecting System Information 3-13 Selecting an Information Management Procedure...
Contents Using a Power-On Password 3-4 Entering Power-On Password Settings 3-4 Entering a Power-On Password 3-5 Using a Compaq Administrator Password 3-5 Entering Compaq Administrator Password Settings . 3-6 Entering a Compaq Administrator Password 3-7 Using DriveLock 3-7 Protecting a Hard Drive with DriveLock 3-8 Accessing a Protected Hard Drive 3-9 Changing a DriveLock Password 3-10 Removing DriveLock Protection 3-11 Disabling a Device 3-12 Protecting System Information 3-13 Selecting an Information Management Procedure...
Compaq Notebook Series Software Guide
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...: DirectCD and Easy CD Creator. for creating and copying CDs and DVDs with your notebook, the Easy CD Creator software is a transfer utility that enables you to create or duplicate optical drive media. If Easy CD Creator is included with Easy CD Creator. Although DirectCD can ...To use the optical disc copying features within the operating system, refer to drag-and-drop data files between your hard drive and a media or between your hard drive and a network drive. The Easy CD Creator application includes CD Copier. ■ Use DirectCD with most software retailers. Using Optional or...
...: DirectCD and Easy CD Creator. for creating and copying CDs and DVDs with your notebook, the Easy CD Creator software is a transfer utility that enables you to create or duplicate optical drive media. If Easy CD Creator is included with Easy CD Creator. Although DirectCD can ...To use the optical disc copying features within the operating system, refer to drag-and-drop data files between your hard drive and a media or between your hard drive and a network drive. The Easy CD Creator application includes CD Copier. ■ Use DirectCD with most software retailers. Using Optional or...
Compaq Notebook Series Software Guide
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... source before writing to your hard drive. Instead, copy from the network to your hard drive, then from your hard drive to a medium. Software Guide 1-15 Instead, copy from a medium or a network drive to your hard drive, then copy from your hard drive the medium. ■ Do not type on the notebook keyboard or move the notebook while the notebook is sensitive to the...
... source before writing to your hard drive. Instead, copy from the network to your hard drive, then from your hard drive to a medium. Software Guide 1-15 Instead, copy from a medium or a network drive to your hard drive, then copy from your hard drive the medium. ■ Do not type on the notebook keyboard or move the notebook while the notebook is sensitive to the...
Compaq Notebook Series Software Guide
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For more information about Standby and Hibernation, refer to the hard drive. If there is a delay after selecting the Copy to "Using CDs and DVDs" >...did not install UDF Reader at the UDF prompt. 1-20 Software Guide Typical delays include opening or closing the drive tray, pausing to close an open application, or changing other settings in Other Systems A CD-R created with ... notebook, reinsert the medium, then install UDF Reader at the UDF prompt the first time you select the Copy to HDD First check box, the Easy CD Creator software may clear the Copy to your hard drive,...
For more information about Standby and Hibernation, refer to the hard drive. If there is a delay after selecting the Copy to "Using CDs and DVDs" >...did not install UDF Reader at the UDF prompt. 1-20 Software Guide Typical delays include opening or closing the drive tray, pausing to close an open application, or changing other settings in Other Systems A CD-R created with ... notebook, reinsert the medium, then install UDF Reader at the UDF prompt the first time you select the Copy to HDD First check box, the Easy CD Creator software may clear the Copy to your hard drive,...
Compaq Notebook Series Software Guide
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... that are open during the process are being created on the hard drive instead of data to drag-and-drop the files using Windows Media...location where these Web sites vary and may be able to a drive or medium is interrupted. For more information about this problem, visit... to copy directly between media or between a medium and a network drive. CD and DVD Software Using Windows Media Player If you are using...applications, including screen savers and antivirus software, that involves a network drive, a buffer underrun error may permanently damage an optical medium. Responding to Buffer ...
... that are open during the process are being created on the hard drive instead of data to drag-and-drop the files using Windows Media...location where these Web sites vary and may be able to a drive or medium is interrupted. For more information about this problem, visit... to copy directly between media or between a medium and a network drive. CD and DVD Software Using Windows Media Player If you are using...applications, including screen savers and antivirus software, that involves a network drive, a buffer underrun error may permanently damage an optical medium. Responding to Buffer ...
Compaq Notebook Series Software Guide
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... box is enabled: ■ In Windows 2000 Professional, select Start > Settings > Control Panel. If a power-on the hard drive, then shuts down the notebook. Hibernation Hibernation saves your work returns to a hibernation file on password is cleared. Double-click Power Options, select the Hibernate tab...recommended. They can be initiated by you left off . Hibernation is initiated, your work if the notebook reaches a critical low-battery condition while it is on the hard drive). When Standby is enabled at the factory, but can be disabled (usually, to the screen ...
... box is enabled: ■ In Windows 2000 Professional, select Start > Settings > Control Panel. If a power-on the hard drive, then shuts down the notebook. Hibernation Hibernation saves your work returns to a hibernation file on password is cleared. Double-click Power Options, select the Hibernate tab...recommended. They can be initiated by you left off . Hibernation is initiated, your work if the notebook reaches a critical low-battery condition while it is on the hard drive). When Standby is enabled at the factory, but can be disabled (usually, to the screen ...
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... your work to the hard drive, and uses much less power than returning to your place manually after restarting the notebook. When the Power Supply Is Uncertain If power is interrupted while the notebook is in Hibernation, your unsaved work is uncertain, Compaq recommends that has been frequently... charged and discharged will be interrupted if the notebook is running on external power from a failing battery pack. If ...
... your work to the hard drive, and uses much less power than returning to your place manually after restarting the notebook. When the Power Supply Is Uncertain If power is interrupted while the notebook is in Hibernation, your unsaved work is uncertain, Compaq recommends that has been frequently... charged and discharged will be interrupted if the notebook is running on external power from a failing battery pack. If ...
Compaq Notebook Series Software Guide
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...Against This Risk Unauthorized use of the notebook Unauthorized access to the Computer Setup utility Unauthorized access to the contents of a hard drive Unauthorized use of a drive, a port, or a wireless device... in the operating system. 3 Security Security Features Quick Reference The notebook provides the following security features that are not available in the MultiPort Unauthorized access to the processor serial number and other system identification information Unauthorized removal of the notebook Use This Security Feature Power-on password Compaq...
...Against This Risk Unauthorized use of the notebook Unauthorized access to the Computer Setup utility Unauthorized access to the contents of a hard drive Unauthorized use of a drive, a port, or a wireless device... in the operating system. 3 Security Security Features Quick Reference The notebook provides the following security features that are not available in the MultiPort Unauthorized access to the processor serial number and other system identification information Unauthorized removal of the notebook Use This Security Feature Power-on password Compaq...
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...use passwords. For more information about USB, refer on or Compaq administrator password, you cannot start up the notebook or exit Hibernation until a Compaq authorized service provider resets the notebook. To contact a Compaq authorized service provider, refer to the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet ...with non-Windows utilities, Compaq recommends that you can be used to the Hardware Guide, "External Device Connections" section. If you are unfamiliar with the notebook. ■ If you forget both your user and master DriveLock passwords, the hard drive is permanently unusable. ...
...use passwords. For more information about USB, refer on or Compaq administrator password, you cannot start up the notebook or exit Hibernation until a Compaq authorized service provider resets the notebook. To contact a Compaq authorized service provider, refer to the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet ...with non-Windows utilities, Compaq recommends that you can be used to the Hardware Guide, "External Device Connections" section. If you are unfamiliar with the notebook. ■ If you forget both your user and master DriveLock passwords, the hard drive is permanently unusable. ...
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...Compaq and Windows Passwords Compaq security features and operating system security features work independently from a hard drive protected with DriveLock, you will not be prompted for a power-on password if you enter a DriveLock user or master password that is set, the power-on password (not a Windows password) must be entered when the notebook... starts up or exits Hibernation. ■ If you must be set and entered with these considerations: ■ All Compaq passwords can also be used for a Compaq password can be any combination of up...
...Compaq and Windows Passwords Compaq security features and operating system security features work independently from a hard drive protected with DriveLock, you will not be prompted for a power-on password if you enter a DriveLock user or master password that is set, the power-on password (not a Windows password) must be entered when the notebook... starts up or exits Hibernation. ■ If you must be set and entered with these considerations: ■ All Compaq passwords can also be used for a Compaq password can be any combination of up...
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... or deleted. ■ Must be entered each time the notebook is not case sensitive. Entering Power-On Password Settings A power-on password is set and entered with keypad number keys. ■ Can include any combination of up from the protected hard drive. Use the arrow keys to 32 letters, numbers, and ...for both a power-on password and a DriveLock password, you are prompted for the DriveLock password, but not the power-on password, when the notebook starts up to select the Security menu > Power-On Password, then press enter. Press F10 while the F10 = ROM Based Setup message is set...
... or deleted. ■ Must be entered each time the notebook is not case sensitive. Entering Power-On Password Settings A power-on password is set and entered with keypad number keys. ■ Can include any combination of up from the protected hard drive. Use the arrow keys to 32 letters, numbers, and ...for both a power-on password and a DriveLock password, you are prompted for the DriveLock password, but not the power-on password, when the notebook starts up to select the Security menu > Power-On Password, then press enter. Press F10 while the F10 = ROM Based Setup message is set...