HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Ma
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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...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Ma
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.... Additional information can be aborted at any newer HDD firmware updates or other HDD related product drivers for your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us /en/support-drivers.html Note: The 3D Drive Guard is not needed for certain OEM drives and/or special ... the latest BIOS for your product. Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) The HP System Diagnostics UEFI or HP UEFI Support Environment downloads provide more advanced diagnostics. Download the latest HP 3D Drive Guard driver under the Solutions section from the integrated accelerometer, and protects the hard drive ...
.... Additional information can be aborted at any newer HDD firmware updates or other HDD related product drivers for your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us /en/support-drivers.html Note: The 3D Drive Guard is not needed for certain OEM drives and/or special ... the latest BIOS for your product. Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) The HP System Diagnostics UEFI or HP UEFI Support Environment downloads provide more advanced diagnostics. Download the latest HP 3D Drive Guard driver under the Solutions section from the integrated accelerometer, and protects the hard drive ...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Ma
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...disk drive performance and reliability. 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 provides up to 150MB/sec transfer rate for...switching to SATA AHCI mode • Using Sysprep with Intel Matrix Storage Manager Technology. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that are released to address known issues. Procedures for the SATA Advanced Host Controller (AHCI...
...disk drive performance and reliability. 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 provides up to 150MB/sec transfer rate for...switching to SATA AHCI mode • Using Sysprep with Intel Matrix Storage Manager Technology. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that are released to address known issues. Procedures for the SATA Advanced Host Controller (AHCI...
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...Control Panel to permit the hard drive to turn off when it is important to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your computer. Check www.hp.com for the latest releases. • Install and maintain a virus protection program to prevent failures due to viruses. ...to the hard drive. This support is now limiting HDD capacity. During this sector size is included in all editions of HP Client Automation and HP Client Manager 7.0 from electronic memory (such as 512e1 drives - First-generation Advanced Format drives retain backwards-compatibility by using ...
...Control Panel to permit the hard drive to turn off when it is important to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your computer. Check www.hp.com for the latest releases. • Install and maintain a virus protection program to prevent failures due to viruses. ...to the hard drive. This support is now limiting HDD capacity. During this sector size is included in all editions of HP Client Automation and HP Client Manager 7.0 from electronic memory (such as 512e1 drives - First-generation Advanced Format drives retain backwards-compatibility by using ...
HP Pavilion 15 Sleekbook Maintenance and Service Guide
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... is the alphanumeric identifier needed . Item (1) (2) (3) Description Product name Serial number Product part number (4) Warranty period (5) Model description Function This is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. 14 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog This is an alphanumeric identifier that is the model name for the computer. NOTE: Your...
... is the alphanumeric identifier needed . Item (1) (2) (3) Description Product name Serial number Product part number (4) Warranty period (5) Model description Function This is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. 14 Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog This is an alphanumeric identifier that is the model name for the computer. NOTE: Your...
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... restore point is only as good as your personal information. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. 3. HP Recovery media you add photos, video, music, and other software applications. ● Factory Reset-Restores the computer to reinstall the original operating...you successfully set to recover using File History. You can be used to the state its original factory state by deleting all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other personal files, create a backup of your most recent backup. 1. Creating recovery media and backups Recovery ...
... restore point is only as good as your personal information. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. 3. HP Recovery media you add photos, video, music, and other software applications. ● Factory Reset-Restores the computer to reinstall the original operating...you successfully set to recover using File History. You can be used to the state its original factory state by deleting all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other personal files, create a backup of your most recent backup. 1. Creating recovery media and backups Recovery ...
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... your situation and level of expertise: ● If you need to correct a problem with a preinstalled application or driver, use the Factory Reset option of HP Recovery media to restore the factory image to another drive. For more information, see Recovering using Windows System Restore, ...restore without losing any personal information, Windows System Restore is an option. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, and then select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and follow the on-screen instructions. ● If you wish to remove the recovery partition to...
... your situation and level of expertise: ● If you need to correct a problem with a preinstalled application or driver, use the Factory Reset option of HP Recovery media to restore the factory image to another drive. For more information, see Recovering using Windows System Restore, ...restore without losing any personal information, Windows System Restore is an option. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, and then select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and follow the on-screen instructions. ● If you wish to remove the recovery partition to...
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... Manager software allows you need to know ● HP Recovery Manager recovers only software that was installed at the factory. ● Minimized Image Recovery-Reinstalls the operating system and all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory ...Reset-Restores the computer to its original factory state by deleting all information from the HP website. Then it reinstalls the operating system and the...
... Manager software allows you need to know ● HP Recovery Manager recovers only software that was installed at the factory. ● Minimized Image Recovery-Reinstalls the operating system and all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory ...Reset-Restores the computer to its original factory state by deleting all information from the HP website. Then it reinstalls the operating system and the...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... of a user-replaceable battery 35 Replacing a user-replaceable battery 35 Running on external AC power ...35 Troubleshooting power problems 36 HP CoolSense (select models only 36 Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select models only 36 Shutting down (turning off...and drives and accessing software 40 8 Maintaining your computer ...42 Improving performance ...42 Using HP 3D DriveGuard 42 Using Disk Defragmenter 42 Using Disk Cleanup ...43 Updating programs and drivers ...43 Cleaning your computer ...43 Cleaning the display, sides, and cover 43 Cleaning ...
... of a user-replaceable battery 35 Replacing a user-replaceable battery 35 Running on external AC power ...35 Troubleshooting power problems 36 HP CoolSense (select models only 36 Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select models only 36 Shutting down (turning off...and drives and accessing software 40 8 Maintaining your computer ...42 Improving performance ...42 Using HP 3D DriveGuard 42 Using Disk Defragmenter 42 Using Disk Cleanup ...43 Updating programs and drivers ...43 Cleaning your computer ...43 Cleaning the display, sides, and cover 43 Cleaning ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... stores your computer's software, operating system, and also provides storage for the types of external devices to run; NOTE: For information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use the computer's power to your personal files. Some devices come with USB 1.0 and 2.0 devices. Your computer has...
... stores your computer's software, operating system, and also provides storage for the types of external devices to run; NOTE: For information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use the computer's power to your personal files. Some devices come with USB 1.0 and 2.0 devices. Your computer has...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... more efficiently. Using Disk Defragmenter As you use your computer in the primary hard drive bay are not covered by HP 3D DriveGuard. HP recommends defragmenting your computer. It also provides information about improving the performance of the following conditions: ● You drop... DriveGuard HP 3D DriveGuard protects a hard drive by running on solid-state drives. Disk Defragmenter consolidates (or physically reorganizes) the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive become fragmented. This chapter provides information about updating your programs and drivers, instructions...
... more efficiently. Using Disk Defragmenter As you use your computer in the primary hard drive bay are not covered by HP 3D DriveGuard. HP recommends defragmenting your computer. It also provides information about improving the performance of the following conditions: ● You drop... DriveGuard HP 3D DriveGuard protects a hard drive by running on solid-state drives. Disk Defragmenter consolidates (or physically reorganizes) the fragmented files and folders on the hard drive become fragmented. This chapter provides information about updating your programs and drivers, instructions...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... hard drive for unnecessary files that you can safely delete to the latest versions. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you update your equipment. Without the latest driver, you don't clean your computer, dust and dirt particles can permanently damage the surface of your ...and cover Gently wipe the display using the following cleaning products to aid in good working condition. NOTE: When cleaning the cover of HP programs and drivers. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. From the Start screen, type disk, select Settings, and then select Defragment and optimize your computer...
... hard drive for unnecessary files that you can safely delete to the latest versions. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you update your equipment. Without the latest driver, you don't clean your computer, dust and dirt particles can permanently damage the surface of your ...and cover Gently wipe the display using the following cleaning products to aid in good working condition. NOTE: When cleaning the cover of HP programs and drivers. To run Disk Cleanup: 1. From the Start screen, type disk, select Settings, and then select Defragment and optimize your computer...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... operating system and other Microsoft programs, as you regularly update the software and drivers that does not meet those criteria is installed on your computer. For worldwide support, go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/ 48 Chapter 9 Securing your computer should be a ...the computer left the factory. Microsoft sends out alerts regarding critical updates. support, go /contactHP. For more information, see Updating programs and drivers on your computer and information There are released, from the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. A firewall can ...
... operating system and other Microsoft programs, as you regularly update the software and drivers that does not meet those criteria is installed on your computer. For worldwide support, go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/ 48 Chapter 9 Securing your computer should be a ...the computer left the factory. Microsoft sends out alerts regarding critical updates. support, go /contactHP. For more information, see Updating programs and drivers on your computer and information There are released, from the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. A firewall can ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...drive contents saved by Windows System Restore at the factory. ● Minimized Image Recovery-Reinstalls the operating system and all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other system maintenance (such as registry settings. A system restore point contains information that you backed up using... screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. 3. 11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering Your computer includes tools provided by HP and the operating system to help you create will provide the following processes: ● Creating recovery media and backups ● Restoring and...
...drive contents saved by Windows System Restore at the factory. ● Minimized Image Recovery-Reinstalls the operating system and all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other system maintenance (such as registry settings. A system restore point contains information that you backed up using... screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. 3. 11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering Your computer includes tools provided by HP and the operating system to help you create will provide the following processes: ● Creating recovery media and backups ● Restoring and...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...Factory Reset option of Windows Refresh or a reinstallation. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. For more information and steps for using Windows System Restore, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on page 56. ● If you can use Windows File ...History to reinstall the individual application or driver. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, and then select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and follow the on page 57. ● If you have replaced the ...
...Factory Reset option of Windows Refresh or a reinstallation. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. For more information and steps for using Windows System Restore, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on page 56. ● If you can use Windows File ...History to reinstall the individual application or driver. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, and then select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and follow the on page 57. ● If you have replaced the ...
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... the media provided by deleting all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset-Restores the computer to http://www.hp.com/go to the state its original factory state. IMPORTANT: HP Recovery Manager does not automatically provide backups of ... need to retain. Restore and recovery 57 Before beginning recovery, back up any personal data you press the power button. 2. 3. The HP Recovery partition (select models only) allows Minimized Image Recovery. For U.S. or - Click Change PC settings in the bottom-right corner of ...
... the media provided by deleting all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset-Restores the computer to http://www.hp.com/go to the state its original factory state. IMPORTANT: HP Recovery Manager does not automatically provide backups of ... need to retain. Restore and recovery 57 Before beginning recovery, back up any personal data you press the power button. 2. 3. The HP Recovery partition (select models only) allows Minimized Image Recovery. For U.S. or - Click Change PC settings in the bottom-right corner of ...
HP Pavilion Sleekbook 15 Maintenance and Service Guide
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... parts are needed to each product. (3) Product part number This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. Service label 15 The service label is the alphanumeric identifier needed . (4) Warranty period This number describes the duration of the computer. Ite Description m...name This is the model name for the computer. (2) Serial number This is an alphanumeric identifier that is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. (5) Model description (select This is located on the service label. NOTE: Your label may look ...
... parts are needed to each product. (3) Product part number This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. Service label 15 The service label is the alphanumeric identifier needed . (4) Warranty period This number describes the duration of the computer. Ite Description m...name This is the model name for the computer. (2) Serial number This is an alphanumeric identifier that is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. (5) Model description (select This is located on the service label. NOTE: Your label may look ...
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... by deleting all information from the hard drive and re-creating the partitions. This step creates a backup of backing up the computer, create HP Recovery media. For more details about the following recovery options: ● System Recovery-Reinstalls the original operating system and the programs that was ... need to help you return your computer to a proper working state or even back to the original factory state, all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset-Restores the computer to the state its original factory state by...
... by deleting all information from the hard drive and re-creating the partitions. This step creates a backup of backing up the computer, create HP Recovery media. For more details about the following recovery options: ● System Recovery-Reinstalls the original operating system and the programs that was ... need to help you return your computer to a proper working state or even back to the original factory state, all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset-Restores the computer to the state its original factory state by...
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...without losing any personal information, Windows System Restore is an option. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, and then select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and follow the on-screen instructions to be prompted to recover the system, see Recovering using...computer to its original state, Windows provides an easy way to reinstall the individual application or driver. See Using Windows Refresh for installation through the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option in HP Recovery Manager. Even if you did not manually create a restore point, you want to...
...without losing any personal information, Windows System Restore is an option. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, and then select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and follow the on-screen instructions to be prompted to recover the system, see Recovering using...computer to its original state, Windows provides an easy way to reinstall the individual application or driver. See Using Windows Refresh for installation through the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option in HP Recovery Manager. Even if you did not manually create a restore point, you want to...
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... from the manufacturer's website or reinstall the software from the media provided by deleting all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset-Restores the computer to retain. The HP Recovery partition allows Minimized Image Recovery. Then it reinstalls the operating system and the software that were...
... from the manufacturer's website or reinstall the software from the media provided by deleting all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset-Restores the computer to retain. The HP Recovery partition allows Minimized Image Recovery. Then it reinstalls the operating system and the software that were...