HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Ma
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... Intel Matrix Storage Manager Technology. Updates to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver are configured with SATA in AHCI or NATIVE mode Adding SATA drivers using WinPE can be located at the following URL: http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01600726/c01600726.pdf. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that could affect hard disk drive performance and...
... Intel Matrix Storage Manager Technology. Updates to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver are configured with SATA in AHCI or NATIVE mode Adding SATA drivers using WinPE can be located at the following URL: http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01600726/c01600726.pdf. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that could affect hard disk drive performance and...
HP Pavilion g7 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide
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The service label is located inside the battery bay. It is necessary to remove the battery to locate documents, drivers, and support for models only) the computer. See Battery on the service label. ENWW Service label 15 Ite Description m Function (1) Product name This is the model name for battery removal instructions. The part number helps a service technician to determine what components and parts are needed. (4) Warranty period This number describes the duration of the...
The service label is located inside the battery bay. It is necessary to remove the battery to locate documents, drivers, and support for models only) the computer. See Battery on the service label. ENWW Service label 15 Ite Description m Function (1) Product name This is the model name for battery removal instructions. The part number helps a service technician to determine what components and parts are needed. (4) Warranty period This number describes the duration of the...
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... to locate documents, drivers, and support for battery removal instructions. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. This is unique to the front of the computer. This is an alphanumeric identifier that must be removed, replaced, or loosened when servicing the computer. This number describes the duration of each product. Item (1) (2) (3) Description Product name Serial number Product part number (4) Warranty period (5) Model description (select models only) Function...
... to locate documents, drivers, and support for battery removal instructions. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. This is unique to the front of the computer. This is an alphanumeric identifier that must be removed, replaced, or loosened when servicing the computer. This number describes the duration of each product. Item (1) (2) (3) Description Product name Serial number Product part number (4) Warranty period (5) Model description (select models only) Function...
HP Pavilion g7 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide
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... are revealed on -screen instructions. From the Start screen, type e, and then select File Explorer. 2. The hard drive designation is more recent than your computer to the location on -screen instructions. 4. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Complete the installation by unplugging the power cord from your BIOS, make a note of the path to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. NOTE: After a message on your hard drive. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To...
... are revealed on -screen instructions. From the Start screen, type e, and then select File Explorer. 2. The hard drive designation is more recent than your computer to the location on -screen instructions. 4. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Complete the installation by unplugging the power cord from your BIOS, make a note of the path to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. NOTE: After a message on your hard drive. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To...
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... replaced the hard drive, you created. Choose the method that came preinstalled on page 89. ● If you want to reset your computer or were purchased from the HP Recovery partition (select models only) or HP Recovery media. This option does not require backing up data to remove all personal data, apps, and settings, and reinstall Windows. For more information, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on page 90. From the Start screen, type recovery...
... replaced the hard drive, you created. Choose the method that came preinstalled on page 89. ● If you want to reset your computer or were purchased from the HP Recovery partition (select models only) or HP Recovery media. This option does not require backing up data to remove all personal data, apps, and settings, and reinstall Windows. For more information, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on page 90. From the Start screen, type recovery...
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... computer. 3. Select the optical drive or USB flash drive you to remove the HP Recovery partition to free up hard drive space. Using HP Recovery media to boot from. 5. Follow the on page 86. 90 Chapter 7 Backing up all personal files. 2. Removing the HP Recovery partition HP Recovery Manager software allows you want to recover You can change the computer boot order, which is not working properly. 1. IMPORTANT: Removing the HP Recovery partition means you press the power button. 2. see Creating HP Recovery media on -screen instructions. Press and hold esc...
... computer. 3. Select the optical drive or USB flash drive you to remove the HP Recovery partition to free up hard drive space. Using HP Recovery media to boot from. 5. Follow the on page 86. 90 Chapter 7 Backing up all personal files. 2. Removing the HP Recovery partition HP Recovery Manager software allows you want to recover You can change the computer boot order, which is not working properly. 1. IMPORTANT: Removing the HP Recovery partition means you press the power button. 2. see Creating HP Recovery media on -screen instructions. Press and hold esc...
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...part number 21 hard drive cable, spare part number 21 Hard Drive Hardware Kit, spare part number 19, 21, 23, 38 hard drive light 13 HDMI port, identifying 11 heat sink removal 72 spare part number 18 spare part numbers 24, 72 hinge removal 62 spare part number 20, 23, 57, 62 hinge cover removal 60 spare part number 20, 23, 57, 60 HP Recovery Manager 89 correcting boot problems 90 starting 90 HP Recovery media creating 86 recovery 90 HP Recovery partition 90 recovery 89 removing 90 I integrated numeric keypad, identifying 8 internal media card, product description 3 J jack audio-in (microphone...
...part number 21 hard drive cable, spare part number 21 Hard Drive Hardware Kit, spare part number 19, 21, 23, 38 hard drive light 13 HDMI port, identifying 11 heat sink removal 72 spare part number 18 spare part numbers 24, 72 hinge removal 62 spare part number 20, 23, 57, 62 hinge cover removal 60 spare part number 20, 23, 57, 60 HP Recovery Manager 89 correcting boot problems 90 starting 90 HP Recovery media creating 86 recovery 90 HP Recovery partition 90 recovery 89 removing 90 I integrated numeric keypad, identifying 8 internal media card, product description 3 J jack audio-in (microphone...
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... description audio 2 chipset 1 display panel 1 Ethernet 3 external media cards 3 graphics 1 hard drives 2 internal media card 3 keyboard 3 memory module 1 microphone 2 operating system 4 optical drive 2 pointing device 3 ports 3 power requirements 4 processors 1 product name 1 security 4 serviceability 4 video 2 wireless 3 product name 1 R recovery 87, 88 discs 86, 90 HP Recovery Manager 89 media 90 starting 90 supported discs 86 system 89 USB flash drive 90 using HP Recovery media 86 recovery media creating 86 creating using HP Recovery Manager 86 recovery partition 89 removing 90 recycle...
... description audio 2 chipset 1 display panel 1 Ethernet 3 external media cards 3 graphics 1 hard drives 2 internal media card 3 keyboard 3 memory module 1 microphone 2 operating system 4 optical drive 2 pointing device 3 ports 3 power requirements 4 processors 1 product name 1 security 4 serviceability 4 video 2 wireless 3 product name 1 R recovery 87, 88 discs 86, 90 HP Recovery Manager 89 media 90 starting 90 supported discs 86 system 89 USB flash drive 90 using HP Recovery media 86 recovery media creating 86 creating using HP Recovery Manager 86 recovery partition 89 removing 90 recycle...
User Guide - Windwos 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 - Windwos 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 - Windwos 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 - Windwos 8
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... that are setting up the modem, install a network cable to connect your computer, you can separate critical network functions. ● A home or small office WLAN typically uses a wireless router, which is composed of hardware or software. Using a WLAN With a WLAN device, you must establish an account with an Internet service provider (ISP). NOTE: Your ISP will help set up Internet access in your wireless router to use operating system controls: 1. To use for Internet access.
... that are setting up the modem, install a network cable to connect your computer, you can separate critical network functions. ● A home or small office WLAN typically uses a wireless router, which is composed of hardware or software. Using a WLAN With a WLAN device, you must establish an account with an Internet service provider (ISP). NOTE: Your ISP will help set up Internet access in your wireless router to use operating system controls: 1. To use for Internet access.
User Guide - Windwos 8
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... you use your hard drive and the number of this, the hard drive works harder to AC power. 2. You may take more efficiently. Connect the computer to locate files, thus slowing down the computer. From the Start screen, type disk, select Settings, and then select Defragment and optimize your hard drive at any time. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. NOTE: Because solid-state drives (SSD) lack moving parts, HP...
... you use your hard drive and the number of this, the hard drive works harder to AC power. 2. You may take more efficiently. Connect the computer to locate files, thus slowing down the computer. From the Start screen, type disk, select Settings, and then select Defragment and optimize your hard drive at any time. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software Help. NOTE: Because solid-state drives (SSD) lack moving parts, HP...
User Guide - Windwos 8
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... cannot access Setup Utility (BIOS). To start Setup Utility (BIOS), turn on password. It is set in place of the power-on or restart the computer. NOTE: If you enter the power-on password. NOTE: The administrator password can be used in Setup Utility (BIOS): 1. Protects administrator-level access to a Windows user account. Setting Windows passwords Password User password Administrator password Function Protects access to computer contents. NOTE: A power-on -screen instructions. To help protect your computer and information Use the arrow keys to access Setup Utility (BIOS...
... cannot access Setup Utility (BIOS). To start Setup Utility (BIOS), turn on password. It is set in place of the power-on or restart the computer. NOTE: If you enter the power-on password. NOTE: The administrator password can be used in Setup Utility (BIOS): 1. Protects administrator-level access to a Windows user account. Setting Windows passwords Password User password Administrator password Function Protects access to computer contents. NOTE: A power-on -screen instructions. To help protect your computer and information Use the arrow keys to access Setup Utility (BIOS...
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... the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. Any data that protects only the computer it can be regularly updated to correct security problems and improve software performance. To be a combination of firewalls to a system or network. For more information, see Updating programs and drivers on your computer and/or network, or it is blocked. Installing software updates HP, Windows, and third-party software installed on...
... the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. Any data that protects only the computer it can be regularly updated to correct security problems and improve software performance. To be a combination of firewalls to a system or network. For more information, see Updating programs and drivers on your computer and/or network, or it is blocked. Installing software updates HP, Windows, and third-party software installed on...
User Guide - Windwos 8
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... install the update. Follow the on -screen instructions to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Follow the on -screen instructions. 4. Follow any device, cable, or cord. 1. Using the hard drive path you can delete the downloaded file from the AC outlet. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep. NOTE: If you are displayed on your selection to your hard drive designation. From the Start screen, type...
... install the update. Follow the on -screen instructions to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Follow the on -screen instructions. 4. Follow any device, cable, or cord. 1. Using the hard drive path you can delete the downloaded file from the AC outlet. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep. NOTE: If you are displayed on your selection to your hard drive designation. From the Start screen, type...
User Guide - Windwos 8
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... in HP Recovery Manager. For more information, see Windows Help and Support. Restore and recovery 65 From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, and then select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and follow the on page 67. ● If you have replaced the hard drive, you can choose the HP Minimized Image Recovery option from the HP Recovery partition (select models only) or HP Recovery media. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. For more information, see Recovering using a minimized...
... in HP Recovery Manager. For more information, see Windows Help and Support. Restore and recovery 65 From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, and then select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and follow the on page 67. ● If you have replaced the hard drive, you can choose the HP Minimized Image Recovery option from the HP Recovery partition (select models only) or HP Recovery media. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. For more information, see Recovering using a minimized...
User Guide - Windwos 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 53 charms access 27 checking audio functions 20 cleaning your computer 53 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 53 charms access 27 checking audio functions 20 cleaning your computer 53 components bottom 11 display 6 left side 4 right side 3 top 7 computer reset 66 computer, traveling 36 configuring audio for HDMI...
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... 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 num lock key, identifying 10, 31 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 4, 19, 21 HDMI 5, 19, 21 Intel Wireless Display...
... 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 num lock key, identifying 10, 31 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 4, 19, 21 HDMI 5, 19, 21 Intel Wireless Display...
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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...