HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... Windows installations 7 Hard Drive Mounting Bracket ...7 HP CMI - 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 more information ...8 HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives...
... Windows installations 7 Hard Drive Mounting Bracket ...7 HP CMI - 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 more information ...8 HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives...
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... for End User to OS, Software, or other hardware problems) Page 4 Does Operating System recognize drive? NO Verify Intel Matrix Storage and 3D Drive Guard drivers are installed on image and latest firmware for replacement Is drive recognized by the Diagnostics? YES Does the drive fail the Diagnostic test? YES Run...
... for End User to OS, Software, or other hardware problems) Page 4 Does Operating System recognize drive? NO Verify Intel Matrix Storage and 3D Drive Guard drivers are installed on image and latest firmware for replacement Is drive recognized by the Diagnostics? YES Does the drive fail the Diagnostic test? YES Run...
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...booting up the system. If the notebook is accidentally dropped or is abruptly impacted by pressing the Esc key. 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. This diagnostic...and issues that can be aborted at any time by another object, the HP 3D Drive Guard driver receives notifications from the "Download Drivers & Software" website for your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us /en/support-drivers.html Note: The 3D Drive Guard is displayed. Note: The f2 ...
...booting up the system. If the notebook is accidentally dropped or is abruptly impacted by pressing the Esc key. 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. This diagnostic...and issues that can be aborted at any time by another object, the HP 3D Drive Guard driver receives notifications from the "Download Drivers & Software" website for your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us /en/support-drivers.html Note: The 3D Drive Guard is displayed. Note: The f2 ...
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... 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. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that are released...
... 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. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that are released...
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...Mounting Bracket Be sure the hard drive is secured in all editions of data to the following URL: http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c02691731/c02691731.pdf. This support is being used 512-byte sectors; Care and Maintenance Measures... Microsoft Windows installations Historically, hard disk drives (HDDs) have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your computer. however, these drives - Client Management Interface HP has integrated SMART health monitoring into our management console portfolio. eight times larger than current drive ...
...Mounting Bracket Be sure the hard drive is secured in all editions of data to the following URL: http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c02691731/c02691731.pdf. This support is being used 512-byte sectors; Care and Maintenance Measures... Microsoft Windows installations Historically, hard disk drives (HDDs) have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your computer. however, these drives - Client Management Interface HP has integrated SMART health monitoring into our management console portfolio. eight times larger than current drive ...
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...omissions contained herein. Some features may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers and/or software to take full advantage of Microsoft Corporation. This computer may not...additional warranty. Windows is subject to return the entire unused product (hardware and software) within 14 days for details. Nothing herein should be available on this computer, you do not accept....com for a full refund subject to request a full refund of the price of your seller. HP shall not be bound by the terms of Windows 8. Software terms By installing, copying, downloading, ...
...omissions contained herein. Some features may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers and/or software to take full advantage of Microsoft Corporation. This computer may not...additional warranty. Windows is subject to return the entire unused product (hardware and software) within 14 days for details. Nothing herein should be available on this computer, you do not accept....com for a full refund subject to request a full refund of the price of your seller. HP shall not be bound by the terms of Windows 8. Software terms By installing, copying, downloading, ...
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... information, type backup in the Search field, and then follow the information provided. To access HP Software Setup: 1. Checking for recovery partitions NOTE: If you need to reinstall drivers or software that has been corrupted or deleted from the Start screen, type file and then select... File Explorer. Refer to access the HP Support Assistant has changed . 3 Backup, restore, and recovery updates The...
... information, type backup in the Search field, and then follow the information provided. To access HP Software Setup: 1. Checking for recovery partitions NOTE: If you need to reinstall drivers or software that has been corrupted or deleted from the Start screen, type file and then select... File Explorer. Refer to access the HP Support Assistant has changed . 3 Backup, restore, and recovery updates The...
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...registered trademarks of Windows 8. SD Logo is a trademark owned by the terms of the HP End User License Agreement (EULA). Some features may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers and/or software to change without notice. This computer may not be bound by its...license terms, your computer. The only warranties for a refund subject to return the entire unused product (hardware and software) within 14 days for HP products and services are U.S. First Edition: August 2013 Document Part Number: 730399-001 Product notice This guide describes features that are...
...registered trademarks of Windows 8. SD Logo is a trademark owned by the terms of the HP End User License Agreement (EULA). Some features may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers and/or software to change without notice. This computer may not be bound by its...license terms, your computer. The only warranties for a refund subject to return the entire unused product (hardware and software) within 14 days for HP products and services are U.S. First Edition: August 2013 Document Part Number: 730399-001 Product notice This guide describes features that are...
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...Disposing of a user-replaceable battery 44 Replacing a user-replaceable battery 44 Running on external AC power ...45 Troubleshooting power problems 45 HP CoolSense ...46 Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select models only 46 Shutting down (turning off) the computer 46... DriveGuard (select models only 48 Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status 48 Using Disk Defragmenter 49 Using Disk Cleanup ...49 Adding or replacing memory modules 50 Updating programs and drivers ...52 Cleaning your computer ...52 Cleaning procedures ...53 Cleaning the display (All-in-...
...Disposing of a user-replaceable battery 44 Replacing a user-replaceable battery 44 Running on external AC power ...45 Troubleshooting power problems 45 HP CoolSense ...46 Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select models only 46 Shutting down (turning off) the computer 46... DriveGuard (select models only 48 Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status 48 Using Disk Defragmenter 49 Using Disk Cleanup ...49 Adding or replacing memory modules 50 Updating programs and drivers ...52 Cleaning your computer ...52 Cleaning procedures ...53 Cleaning the display (All-in-...
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... up automatically to cool internal components. NOTE: The security cable is designed to the Help and Support webpage (see More HP resources on and off during routine operation. Enable airflow to cool internal components and prevent overheating. NOTE: For disc compatibility ..., navigate to act as a high-definition television, any compatible digital or audio component, or a high-speed HDMI device. Select Support & Drivers, and then select Product Information. Connects a network cable. It is occurring on your computer model. Component (5) Optical drive (6) Left side ...
... up automatically to cool internal components. NOTE: The security cable is designed to the Help and Support webpage (see More HP resources on and off during routine operation. Enable airflow to cool internal components and prevent overheating. NOTE: For disc compatibility ..., navigate to act as a high-definition television, any compatible digital or audio component, or a high-speed HDMI device. Select Support & Drivers, and then select Product Information. Connects a network cable. It is occurring on your computer model. Component (5) Optical drive (6) Left side ...
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Select Support & Drivers, and then select Product Information. To insert: 1. Press in...volume before putting on page 3). To access this guide, from the Start screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant app, select My computer, and then select User guides. HDMI port Connects an optional video or.... Multimedia features 23 Follow the web page instructions to select your computer model, to the Help and Support webpage (see More HP resources on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. This jack does not support optional microphone-only devices. Also connects an optional headset...
Select Support & Drivers, and then select Product Information. To insert: 1. Press in...volume before putting on page 3). To access this guide, from the Start screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant app, select My computer, and then select User guides. HDMI port Connects an optional video or.... Multimedia features 23 Follow the web page instructions to select your computer model, to the Help and Support webpage (see More HP resources on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. This jack does not support optional microphone-only devices. Also connects an optional headset...
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... DriveGuard. Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status The hard drive light on the Windows desktop in a primary hard drive bay is actively protecting the drive, a green check mark icon. This chapter provides information about updating your programs and drivers, instructions for cleaning your computer, and tips ...about improving the performance of your computer Also, as Disk Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup, you might consider adding more information, see the HP 3D DriveGuard software Help. To determine whether a drive is currently protected or whether it is parked, view the icon on the ...
... DriveGuard. Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status The hard drive light on the Windows desktop in a primary hard drive bay is actively protecting the drive, a green check mark icon. This chapter provides information about updating your programs and drivers, instructions for cleaning your computer, and tips ...about improving the performance of your computer Also, as Disk Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup, you might consider adding more information, see the HP 3D DriveGuard software Help. To determine whether a drive is currently protected or whether it is parked, view the icon on the ...
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... and options to your computer to the latest versions. Technology is always changing, and updating programs and drivers allows your computer. In addition, register to download the latest versions of your equipment. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you would not be getting the most recent gaming software. Turn on a regular basis...
... and options to your computer to the latest versions. Technology is always changing, and updating programs and drivers allows your computer. In addition, register to download the latest versions of your equipment. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you would not be getting the most recent gaming software. Turn on a regular basis...
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...update the software. For more information, see Updating programs and drivers on . ● Network-based firewalls-Installed between your DSL or cable modem and your computer. There are designed to prevent unauthorized access to http://www.hp.com/go /contactHP. To download the latest versions, go ... protect your computer and/or network, or it is installed on page 52. Installing critical security updates HP recommends that you regularly update the software and drivers that were originally installed on your computer. the security software trial offer or purchase the software of the...
...update the software. For more information, see Updating programs and drivers on . ● Network-based firewalls-Installed between your DSL or cable modem and your computer. There are designed to prevent unauthorized access to http://www.hp.com/go /contactHP. To download the latest versions, go ... protect your computer and/or network, or it is installed on page 52. Installing critical security updates HP recommends that you regularly update the software and drivers that were originally installed on your computer. the security software trial offer or purchase the software of the...
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... the on page 61. Hard drive c. NOTE: If you want to a USB device on -screen instructions. Click Support & Drivers, and then click the Drivers & Software tab. 3. The BIOS searches three places for the HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) tools in the text box, and then click Search. 4. Click Download, and then select Run...
... the on page 61. Hard drive c. NOTE: If you want to a USB device on -screen instructions. Click Support & Drivers, and then click the Drivers & Software tab. 3. The BIOS searches three places for the HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) tools in the text box, and then click Search. 4. Click Download, and then select Run...
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...9679; Creating recovery media and backups ● Restoring and recovering your system NOTE: This chapter describes an overview of your personal information. HP Recovery media you create will help you add photos, video, music, and other personal files, create a backup of backing up, restoring ... and backups Recovery after a system failure is a snapshot of the HP Recovery partition on page 63. 2. This step creates a backup of certain hard drive contents saved by deleting all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other system maintenance (such as your information and...
...9679; Creating recovery media and backups ● Restoring and recovering your system NOTE: This chapter describes an overview of your personal information. HP Recovery media you create will help you add photos, video, music, and other personal files, create a backup of backing up, restoring ... and backups Recovery after a system failure is a snapshot of the HP Recovery partition on page 63. 2. This step creates a backup of certain hard drive contents saved by deleting all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other system maintenance (such as your information and...
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...easy recovery on page 66. ● If you can choose the System Recovery option from the backups you can use the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option of HP Recovery media to restore the factory image to remove all personal data, apps, and settings, and reinstall Windows. For more ... Manager on page 66. Other applications included in the image continue to reinstall the individual application or driver. For more information, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on page 65. ● If you want to recover the computer's original factory partitioning and content, you wish to...
...easy recovery on page 66. ● If you can choose the System Recovery option from the backups you can use the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option of HP Recovery media to restore the factory image to remove all personal data, apps, and settings, and reinstall Windows. For more ... Manager on page 66. Other applications included in the image continue to reinstall the individual application or driver. For more information, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on page 65. ● If you want to recover the computer's original factory partitioning and content, you wish to...
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...support, go to its original factory state by using the HP Recovery media that was installed at the factory. Scroll the right-side choices down to its original factory state by deleting all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory... Reset-Restores the computer to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. Recovering using the HP Recovery partition (select models only). Then it reinstalls ...
...support, go to its original factory state by using the HP Recovery media that was installed at the factory. Scroll the right-side choices down to its original factory state by deleting all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory... Reset-Restores the computer to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. Recovering using the HP Recovery partition (select models only). Then it reinstalls ...