HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Ma
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... Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that are released to address known issues. Updates to 150MB/sec transfer rate for lower power consumption on computer systems equipped with Intel Matrix Storage Manager Technology. The latest device driver versions address multiple known issues that provides up to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver are configured with Serial ATA hard disk drives.
... Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that are released to address known issues. Updates to 150MB/sec transfer rate for lower power consumption on computer systems equipped with Intel Matrix Storage Manager Technology. The latest device driver versions address multiple known issues that provides up to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver are configured with Serial ATA hard disk drives.
HP Pavilion g4 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide
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... See Battery on the service label. The part number helps a service technician to determine what components and parts are needed to locate documents, drivers, and support for battery removal instructions. The service label is necessary to remove the battery to each product. (3) Product part number This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. It is located inside the battery bay. Ite Description m Function (1) Product name This is the model name for the computer. (2) Serial number...
... See Battery on the service label. The part number helps a service technician to determine what components and parts are needed to locate documents, drivers, and support for battery removal instructions. The service label is necessary to remove the battery to each product. (3) Product part number This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. It is located inside the battery bay. Ite Description m Function (1) Product name This is the model name for the computer. (2) Serial number...
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.... Service label When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model number provided on page 40 for the computer. Item (1) (2) (3) Description Product name Serial number Product part number (4) Warranty period (5) Model description (select models only) Function The name affixed to the front of the warranty period for battery removal instructions. The part number helps a service technician to each product. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components...
.... Service label When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model number provided on page 40 for the computer. Item (1) (2) (3) Description Product name Serial number Product part number (4) Warranty period (5) Model description (select models only) Function The name affixed to the front of the warranty period for battery removal instructions. The part number helps a service technician to each product. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components...
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... following the on -screen instructions. 4. From the Start screen, type e, and then select File Explorer. 2. Complete the installation by unplugging the power cord from your hard drive where the BIOS update is complete. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. You may need to access this information to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. The BIOS installation begins. 5. At the download area, follow these...
... following the on -screen instructions. 4. From the Start screen, type e, and then select File Explorer. 2. Complete the installation by unplugging the power cord from your hard drive where the BIOS update is complete. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. You may need to access this information to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. The BIOS installation begins. 5. At the download area, follow these...
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... -screen instructions to download your selection to an optional power source. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is displayed. 3. At the download area, follow these steps: a. NOTE: If you want to reliable external power using Setup Utility. 1. Make a note of the path to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. BIOS installation procedures...
... -screen instructions to download your selection to an optional power source. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is displayed. 3. At the download area, follow these steps: a. NOTE: If you want to reliable external power using Setup Utility. 1. Make a note of the path to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. BIOS installation procedures...
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... can choose the HP Minimized Image Recovery option from the backups you to restore without losing any personal information, Windows System Restore is an option. For more information, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on page 103. ● If you want to recover the computer's original factory partitioning and content, you want to reset your information from the HP Recovery partition (select models only) or HP Recovery media. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, select Drivers and Applications...
... can choose the HP Minimized Image Recovery option from the backups you to restore without losing any personal information, Windows System Restore is an option. For more information, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on page 103. ● If you want to recover the computer's original factory partitioning and content, you want to reset your information from the HP Recovery partition (select models only) or HP Recovery media. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, select Drivers and Applications...
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... free up hard drive space. Changing the computer boot order If computer does not restart in HP Recovery Manager, change the boot order: 1. Press f11 while the computer boots. - Follow the on page 104. 3. To start HP Recovery Manager from the boot options menu. 3. Using HP Recovery media to recover You can no longer use HP Recovery media to ensure you created. 2. IMPORTANT: Removing the HP Recovery partition means you created into a USB port on your computer, and then restart the computer. Select HP Recovery Manager, and follow the on -screen instructions...
... free up hard drive space. Changing the computer boot order If computer does not restart in HP Recovery Manager, change the boot order: 1. Press f11 while the computer boots. - Follow the on page 104. 3. To start HP Recovery Manager from the boot options menu. 3. Using HP Recovery media to recover You can no longer use HP Recovery media to ensure you created. 2. IMPORTANT: Removing the HP Recovery partition means you created into a USB port on your computer, and then restart the computer. Select HP Recovery Manager, and follow the on -screen instructions...
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... 26 Hard Drive Hardware Kit spare part number 30 Hard Drive Hardware Kit, spare part number 23, 26, 45 hard drive light 16 HDMI port, identifying 14 heat sink removal 81 spare part number 22 spare part numbers 29, 32, 81 hinge removal 70 spare part number 25, 29, 71 hinge cover removal 68 spare part number 25, 29, 68 HP Recovery Manager 103 correcting boot problems 104 starting 104 HP Recovery media creating 100 recovery 104 HP Recovery partition 104 recovery 103 removing 104 I internal media card, product description 4 J jack audio-in (microphone) 14 audio-out (headphone) 15 jacks network 14...
... 26 Hard Drive Hardware Kit spare part number 30 Hard Drive Hardware Kit, spare part number 23, 26, 45 hard drive light 16 HDMI port, identifying 14 heat sink removal 81 spare part number 22 spare part numbers 29, 32, 81 hinge removal 70 spare part number 25, 29, 71 hinge cover removal 68 spare part number 25, 29, 68 HP Recovery Manager 103 correcting boot problems 104 starting 104 HP Recovery media creating 100 recovery 104 HP Recovery partition 104 recovery 103 removing 104 I internal media card, product description 4 J jack audio-in (microphone) 14 audio-out (headphone) 15 jacks network 14...
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... description audio 3 chipset 1 display panel 2 Ethernet 3 external media cards 4 graphics 2 hard drives 2 internal media card 4 keyboard 4 memory module 2 microphone 3 operating system 5 optical drive 3 pointing device 4 ports 4 power requirements 5 processors 1 product name 1 security 5 serviceability 5 video 3 wireless 3 product name 1 R recovery 101, 102 discs 100, 104 HP Recovery Manager 103 media 104 starting 104 supported discs 100 system 103 USB flash drive 104 using HP Recovery media 100 recovery media creating 100 creating using HP Recovery Manager 100 recovery partition 103 removing...
... description audio 3 chipset 1 display panel 2 Ethernet 3 external media cards 4 graphics 2 hard drives 2 internal media card 4 keyboard 4 memory module 2 microphone 3 operating system 5 optical drive 3 pointing device 4 ports 4 power requirements 5 processors 1 product name 1 security 5 serviceability 5 video 3 wireless 3 product name 1 R recovery 101, 102 discs 100, 104 HP Recovery Manager 103 media 104 starting 104 supported discs 100 system 103 USB flash drive 104 using HP Recovery media 100 recovery media creating 100 creating using HP Recovery Manager 100 recovery partition 103 removing...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... and software information 3 Locating hardware ...3 Locating software ...3 Right side ...3 Left side ...4 Display ...6 Top ...7 TouchPad ...7 Lights ...8 Buttons and speakers ...9 Keys ...10 Bottom ...11 Labels ...12 3 Connecting to a network ...13 Connecting to a wireless network ...13 Using the wireless controls 13 Using the wireless button 13 Using operating system controls 13 Using a WLAN ...14 Using an Internet service provider 14 Setting up a WLAN 15 Configuring a wireless router 15 Protecting your WLAN 15 Connecting to a WLAN 16 Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models...
... and software information 3 Locating hardware ...3 Locating software ...3 Right side ...3 Left side ...4 Display ...6 Top ...7 TouchPad ...7 Lights ...8 Buttons and speakers ...9 Keys ...10 Bottom ...11 Labels ...12 3 Connecting to a network ...13 Connecting to a wireless network ...13 Using the wireless controls 13 Using the wireless button 13 Using operating system controls 13 Using a WLAN ...14 Using an Internet service provider 14 Setting up a WLAN 15 Configuring a wireless router 15 Protecting your WLAN 15 Connecting to a WLAN 16 Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...entertainment features ...18 Using the webcam ...19 Using audio ...19 Connecting speakers ...19 Connecting headphones ...20 Connecting a microphone 20 Checking the sound ...20 Using video ...20 Connecting a VGA monitor or projector 21 Connecting an HDMI device 21 Configuring HDMI audio settings 22 Using Intel Wireless Display (select models only 23 Managing your audio and video files 23 5 Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices, and the keyboard 24 Using the TouchPad ...24 Turning the TouchPad off or on ...24 Using TouchPad gestures ...24 Tapping ...25 Scrolling ...26 Pinching...
...entertainment features ...18 Using the webcam ...19 Using audio ...19 Connecting speakers ...19 Connecting headphones ...20 Connecting a microphone 20 Checking the sound ...20 Using video ...20 Connecting a VGA monitor or projector 21 Connecting an HDMI device 21 Configuring HDMI audio settings 22 Using Intel Wireless Display (select models only 23 Managing your audio and video files 23 5 Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices, and the keyboard 24 Using the TouchPad ...24 Turning the TouchPad off or on ...24 Using TouchPad gestures ...24 Tapping ...25 Scrolling ...26 Pinching...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... ...57 Installing software updates ...57 Installing Windows updates 57 Installing HP and third-party software updates 58 Securing your wireless network ...58 Backing up your software applications and information 58 Using an optional security cable lock 58 10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics 60 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ...60 Updating the BIOS ...60 Determining the BIOS version 60 Downloading a BIOS update 61 Using System Diagnostics ...62 11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ...63 Creating recovery media and backups 63 Creating HP Recovery media 64 Restore and...
... ...57 Installing software updates ...57 Installing Windows updates 57 Installing HP and third-party software updates 58 Securing your wireless network ...58 Backing up your software applications and information 58 Using an optional security cable lock 58 10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics 60 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ...60 Updating the BIOS ...60 Determining the BIOS version 60 Downloading a BIOS update 61 Using System Diagnostics ...62 11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ...63 Creating recovery media and backups 63 Creating HP Recovery media 64 Restore and...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. NOTE: The terms wireless router and wireless access point are setting up the modem, install a network cable to connect your computer, you must connect to use operating system controls: 1. Using a WLAN With a WLAN device, you a user ID and a password to a WLAN infrastructure (provided through a service provider or a public or corporate network). NOTE: Your ISP will help set up Internet access in a safe place. 14 Chapter 3 Connecting to...
... the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. NOTE: The terms wireless router and wireless access point are setting up the modem, install a network cable to connect your computer, you must connect to use operating system controls: 1. Using a WLAN With a WLAN device, you a user ID and a password to a WLAN infrastructure (provided through a service provider or a public or corporate network). NOTE: Your ISP will help set up Internet access in a safe place. 14 Chapter 3 Connecting to...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... are located on -screen instructions. However, depending on the size of your hard drive and the number of memory you start Disk Defragmenter, it works without supervision. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that the system can defragment your computer manually at least once a month. Adding or replacing memory modules Adding memory can be upgraded by HP 3D DriveGuard. HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive at any time. The memory module slots...
... are located on -screen instructions. However, depending on the size of your hard drive and the number of memory you start Disk Defragmenter, it works without supervision. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that the system can defragment your computer manually at least once a month. Adding or replacing memory modules Adding memory can be upgraded by HP 3D DriveGuard. HP recommends defragmenting your hard drive at any time. The memory module slots...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... and Support. To be regularly updated to a system or network. Antivirus software can disable programs, utilities, or the operating system, or cause them , and in order to Windows and other software may have caused. For more information, see Updating programs and drivers on a system, all critical updates from the system is blocked. Installing Windows updates Updates to function abnormally. From the Start screen, type update, select Settings, and then select Windows Update. ● Run Windows Update monthly...
... and Support. To be regularly updated to a system or network. Antivirus software can disable programs, utilities, or the operating system, or cause them , and in order to Windows and other software may have caused. For more information, see Updating programs and drivers on a system, all critical updates from the system is blocked. Installing Windows updates Updates to function abnormally. From the Start screen, type update, select Settings, and then select Windows Update. ● Run Windows Update monthly...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... initiate Sleep. From the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. Click Updates and tune-ups, and then click Check for example, filename.exe). At the download area, follow these steps: 1. Make a note of the path to reliable external power using the AC adapter. BIOS installation procedures vary. Follow any instructions that are ready to the BIOS version currently installed on -screen instructions. If no instructions are displayed, follow these instructions...
... initiate Sleep. From the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. Click Updates and tune-ups, and then click Check for example, filename.exe). At the download area, follow these steps: 1. Make a note of the path to reliable external power using the AC adapter. BIOS installation procedures vary. Follow any instructions that are ready to the BIOS version currently installed on -screen instructions. If no instructions are displayed, follow these instructions...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, and then select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and follow the on page 66. ● If you want to reset your computer or were purchased from the HP Recovery partition (select models only) or HP Recovery media. Other applications included in HP Recovery Manager. For more information, see Windows Help and Support. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. Even if you did not manually create a restore point, you created...
... Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, and then select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and follow the on page 66. ● If you want to reset your computer or were purchased from the HP Recovery partition (select models only) or HP Recovery media. Other applications included in HP Recovery Manager. For more information, see Windows Help and Support. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. Even if you did not manually create a restore point, you created...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... battery temperature 36 best practices 1 BIOS determining version 60 downloading an update 61 updating 60 Bluetooth device 13, 16 boot order changing HP Recovery Manager 68 buttons left TouchPad 7 optical drive eject 3 power 9 right TouchPad 7 TouchPad on/off 7 C cable network 17 cables USB 40 caps lock light, identifying 8 caring for your computer 52 charms access 27 checking audio functions 20 cleaning your computer 52 components bottom 11 display 6 left side 4 right side 3 top 7 computer reset 66 computer, traveling 36 configuring audio for HDMI...
... battery temperature 36 best practices 1 BIOS determining version 60 downloading an update 61 updating 60 Bluetooth device 13, 16 boot order changing HP Recovery Manager 68 buttons left TouchPad 7 optical drive eject 3 power 9 right TouchPad 7 TouchPad on/off 7 C cable network 17 cables USB 40 caps lock light, identifying 8 caring for your computer 52 charms access 27 checking audio functions 20 cleaning your computer 52 components bottom 11 display 6 left side 4 right side 3 top 7 computer reset 66 computer, traveling 36 configuring audio for HDMI...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... 11 microphone connecting 20 minimized image creating 67 minimized image recovery 67 model description label 12 mouse using 29 mouse, external setting preferences 24 music 19 mute light, identifying 8 N network cable LAN requirements 17 network jack, identifying 5 O operating environment 69 optical disc inserting 43 removing 43 optical drive eject button, identifying 3 optical drive light, identifying 3 optical drive, identifying 3, 18 optional external devices, using 40 original system recovery 67 P passwords Setup Utility (BIOS) 56 Windows 56 pinching touch gesture 26 ports external monitor...
... 11 microphone connecting 20 minimized image creating 67 minimized image recovery 67 model description label 12 mouse using 29 mouse, external setting preferences 24 music 19 mute light, identifying 8 N network cable LAN requirements 17 network jack, identifying 5 O operating environment 69 optical disc inserting 43 removing 43 optical drive eject button, identifying 3 optical drive light, identifying 3 optical drive, identifying 3, 18 optional external devices, using 40 original system recovery 67 P passwords Setup Utility (BIOS) 56 Windows 56 pinching touch gesture 26 ports external monitor...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...-45 (network) jack, identifying 5 S scrolling touch gesture 26 security cable lock, installing 58 security cable slot, identifying 4 security, wireless 15 serial number 12 service label, computer 12 service labels locating 12 setting password protection on wakeup 33 setup of WLAN 15 Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 56 shipping the computer 53 Shortcut keys Windows 8 shortcut keys 30 shutdown 38 Sleep exiting 32 initiating 32 slots Digital Media 5 security cable 4 software CyberLink PowerDVD 23 Disk Cleanup 49 Disk Defragmenter 49 software updates, installing 57 speakers connecting 19 speakers...
...-45 (network) jack, identifying 5 S scrolling touch gesture 26 security cable lock, installing 58 security cable slot, identifying 4 security, wireless 15 serial number 12 service label, computer 12 service labels locating 12 setting password protection on wakeup 33 setup of WLAN 15 Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 56 shipping the computer 53 Shortcut keys Windows 8 shortcut keys 30 shutdown 38 Sleep exiting 32 initiating 32 slots Digital Media 5 security cable 4 software CyberLink PowerDVD 23 Disk Cleanup 49 Disk Defragmenter 49 software updates, installing 57 speakers connecting 19 speakers...