HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Maintenance Measures Technical White Paper ...State Drive Troubleshooting Flowchart 4 Hard Drive & Solid State Drive Diagnostics 5 Advanced Diagnostics - 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 ...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Maintenance Measures Technical White Paper ...State Drive Troubleshooting Flowchart 4 Hard Drive & Solid State Drive Diagnostics 5 Advanced Diagnostics - 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 ...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... Drive does not need to be Replaced (look to OS, Software, or other hardware problems) Page 4 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? Does Operating System recognize drive? Hard Drive / Solid State Drive...
... Drive does not need to be Replaced (look to OS, Software, or other hardware problems) Page 4 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? Does Operating System recognize drive? Hard Drive / Solid State Drive...
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...way damage an SSD if installed. If the notebook is accidentally dropped or is abruptly impacted by another object, the HP 3D Drive Guard driver receives notifications from the "Download Drivers & Software" website for SSD drives, but it does not harm or in either of damage. Download and install any...us /en/support.html To launch the UEFI diagnostics, select the f2 function key when booting up the system. 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. There are new...
...way damage an SSD if installed. If the notebook is accidentally dropped or is abruptly impacted by another object, the HP 3D Drive Guard driver receives notifications from the "Download Drivers & Software" website for SSD drives, but it does not harm or in either of damage. Download and install any...us /en/support.html To launch the UEFI diagnostics, select the f2 function key when booting up the system. 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. There are new...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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...c01600726.pdf. Page 6 Intel Matrix Storage Manager Driver provides support for lower power consumption on computer systems equipped with Intel® Application Accelerator drivers. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that could affect hard ...Serial ATA hard disk drives. 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 ...
...c01600726.pdf. Page 6 Intel Matrix Storage Manager Driver provides support for lower power consumption on computer systems equipped with Intel® Application Accelerator drivers. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that could affect hard ...Serial ATA hard disk drives. 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 ...
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...using external SATA communications based on a 512-byte sector; With 4-KB sectors, less space is secured in all editions of HP Client Automation and HP Client Manager 7.0 from electronic memory (such as 512e drives - First-generation Advanced Format drives retain backwards-compatibility by using Advanced... drive. For more information, refer 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. ...
...using external SATA communications based on a 512-byte sector; With 4-KB sectors, less space is secured in all editions of HP Client Automation and HP Client Manager 7.0 from electronic memory (such as 512e drives - First-generation Advanced Format drives retain backwards-compatibility by using Advanced... drive. For more information, refer 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. ...
HP Notebook Reference Guide
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... fingerprint reader (select models only 57 Using Internet security software ...58 Using antivirus software ...58 Using firewall software ...58 Installing critical security updates ...58 Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only 59 Installing an optional security cable ...59 8 Maintenance ...60 Cleaning your computer ...60 Cleaning products ...60 Cleaning procedures ...60...
... fingerprint reader (select models only 57 Using Internet security software ...58 Using antivirus software ...58 Using firewall software ...58 Installing critical security updates ...58 Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only 59 Installing an optional security cable ...59 8 Maintenance ...60 Cleaning your computer ...60 Cleaning products ...60 Cleaning procedures ...60...
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...Guides. To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and Support. support, go to http://www.hp.com/go to the HP Business Support Center at http://www.hp.com/ergo. ● Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices-Contains safety and regulatory information, and battery disposal information... guide on . For U.S. Finding more information about the operating system, drivers, troubleshooting tools, and support. The poster is also available on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. ● Safety & Comfort Guide-...
...Guides. To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and Support. support, go to http://www.hp.com/go to the HP Business Support Center at http://www.hp.com/ergo. ● Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices-Contains safety and regulatory information, and battery disposal information... guide on . For U.S. Finding more information about the operating system, drivers, troubleshooting tools, and support. The poster is also available on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. ● Safety & Comfort Guide-...
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... slot. Using ExpressCards (select models only) An ExpressCard is a high-performance PC Card that are supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for the card. Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer. 32 Chapter 5 External cards and devices Configuring an...
... slot. Using ExpressCards (select models only) An ExpressCard is a high-performance PC Card that are supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for the card. Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer. 32 Chapter 5 External cards and devices Configuring an...
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... the device to the serial port on the computer. For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be sure that connects optional devices such as a serial modem, mouse, or printer. If you are ...it from the computer, and then unplug the AC power cord. Using optional external devices NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which is unplugged. 1. Turn on the computer. Some serial devices may require additional support software, which computer port to...
... the device to the serial port on the computer. For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be sure that connects optional devices such as a serial modem, mouse, or printer. If you are ...it from the computer, and then unplug the AC power cord. Using optional external devices NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which is unplugged. 1. Turn on the computer. Some serial devices may require additional support software, which computer port to...
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Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you update your programs and drivers on a regular basis with the latest versions. For worldwide support, go /contactHP. For U.S. support, go to http://www.hp.com/go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. 62 Chapter 8 Maintenance
Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you update your programs and drivers on a regular basis with the latest versions. For worldwide support, go /contactHP. For U.S. support, go to http://www.hp.com/go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. 62 Chapter 8 Maintenance
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This tool can also be used to applications that provides quick access to download any application updates using SoftPaq Download Manager. To access HP Software Setup utility, select Start > All Programs > HP Help and Support > HP Software Setup. 64 Chapter 8 Maintenance Using HP Software Setup utility HP Software Setup utility is a tool that are not already installed on the computer. HP Software Setup utility allows you to install hardware-enabling drivers and optional software applications.
This tool can also be used to applications that provides quick access to download any application updates using SoftPaq Download Manager. To access HP Software Setup utility, select Start > All Programs > HP Help and Support > HP Software Setup. 64 Chapter 8 Maintenance Using HP Software Setup utility HP Software Setup utility is a tool that are not already installed on the computer. HP Software Setup utility allows you to install hardware-enabling drivers and optional software applications.
HP ProtectTools Getting Started
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... close to the reader, follow the on-screen instructions, and then click Apply. No other data is connected to the computer, if the associated driver from the card. ◦ Erase all data on the smart card-Erases all data on to Windows. If a proximity card reader is erased... certificate is a small plastic card containing a computer chip. Proximity card A proximity card is connected to the computer, if the associated driver from the following types of HP ProtectTools (contains an asymmetric key-pair and associated certificate), it does not need to be used to log on to Windows does not...
... close to the reader, follow the on-screen instructions, and then click Apply. No other data is connected to the computer, if the associated driver from the card. ◦ Erase all data on the smart card-Erases all data on to Windows. If a proximity card reader is erased... certificate is a small plastic card containing a computer chip. Proximity card A proximity card is connected to the computer, if the associated driver from the following types of HP ProtectTools (contains an asymmetric key-pair and associated certificate), it does not need to be used to log on to Windows does not...
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...3. For more information, see the HP ProtectTools Administrative Console software Help. Insert a smart card that Set up your smart card PIN: 1. Contactless card A contactless card is connected to the computer, if the administrator has installed the associated driver from the My Logons 47 If... a contactless card reader is a small plastic card containing a computer chip. Administrators can also register the smart card in HP ProtectTools Administrative Console. Changing the smart card PIN ...
...3. For more information, see the HP ProtectTools Administrative Console software Help. Insert a smart card that Set up your smart card PIN: 1. Contactless card A contactless card is connected to the computer, if the administrator has installed the associated driver from the My Logons 47 If... a contactless card reader is a small plastic card containing a computer chip. Administrators can also register the smart card in HP ProtectTools Administrative Console. Changing the smart card PIN ...
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...for specific program events. Fingerprint tab NOTE: The Fingerprint tab is available only if the computer has a fingerprint reader and the correct driver is installed. ● Quick Actions-Use Quick Actions to select the Security Manager task to another, also called importing and exporting....+ Fingerprint option, and then select one of the modules. 5. To assign a Quick Action to specify a different location. 50 Chapter 5 HP ProtectTools Security Manager Backing up your data daily. Open the Security Manager dashboard. You may assign new sounds to include in Windows Control Panel, ...
...for specific program events. Fingerprint tab NOTE: The Fingerprint tab is available only if the computer has a fingerprint reader and the correct driver is installed. ● Quick Actions-Use Quick Actions to select the Security Manager task to another, also called importing and exporting....+ Fingerprint option, and then select one of the modules. 5. To assign a Quick Action to specify a different location. 50 Chapter 5 HP ProtectTools Security Manager Backing up your data daily. Open the Security Manager dashboard. You may assign new sounds to include in Windows Control Panel, ...
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.... 3. To start automatically whenever the system starts. To stop the driver. Two components enforce device locking: ● Device Locking/Auditing service ● DAMDrv.sys driver Starting the service starts the device driver, but stopping the service does not stop the service if it is...background service The first time a new policy is defined and applied, the HP ProtectTools Device Locking/Auditing background service starts automatically, and it is running, click Stop. Select the HP ProtectTools Device Locking/Auditing service. 4. To determine whether the background service is...
.... 3. To start automatically whenever the system starts. To stop the driver. Two components enforce device locking: ● Device Locking/Auditing service ● DAMDrv.sys driver Starting the service starts the device driver, but stopping the service does not stop the service if it is...background service The first time a new policy is defined and applied, the HP ProtectTools Device Locking/Auditing background service starts automatically, and it is running, click Stop. Select the HP ProtectTools Device Locking/Auditing service. 4. To determine whether the background service is...
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... ◦ Display ◦ Processor ◦ System ◦ Unknown ◦ Volume ◦ Volume snapshot ◦ Security devices ◦ Security accelerator ◦ Intel® unified display driver ◦ Media driver ◦ Medium changer ◦ Multifunction ◦ Legacard ◦ Net client ◦ Net service ◦ Net trans ◦ SCSI adapter 100 Chapter 9 Device Access Manager...
... ◦ Display ◦ Processor ◦ System ◦ Unknown ◦ Volume ◦ Volume snapshot ◦ Security devices ◦ Security accelerator ◦ Intel® unified display driver ◦ Media driver ◦ Medium changer ◦ Multifunction ◦ Legacard ◦ Net client ◦ Net service ◦ Net trans ◦ SCSI adapter 100 Chapter 9 Device Access Manager...
TOTAL TEST PROCESS BUILDING DEPENDABILITY INTO YOUR BUSINESS PC - Technology Spotlight HP PROFESSIONAL INNOVATIONS FOR BUSINESS
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...on their reliability. The benefit to our customers is enhanced overall notebook reliability to tests that help ensure your HP keyboard is ready for ever-increasing battery runtimes to take up to extreme temperature and humidity conditions, simulating ...HP Total Test Process encompasses tests across a wide range of our Total Test Process. We also subject our business PCs to all manufacturers in temperatures exceeding 150 degrees Fahrenheit (65.6 degrees Celsius). They also have high expectations for the demands you place on systems using custom peripheral test cards and drivers...
...on their reliability. The benefit to our customers is enhanced overall notebook reliability to tests that help ensure your HP keyboard is ready for ever-increasing battery runtimes to take up to extreme temperature and humidity conditions, simulating ...HP Total Test Process encompasses tests across a wide range of our Total Test Process. We also subject our business PCs to all manufacturers in temperatures exceeding 150 degrees Fahrenheit (65.6 degrees Celsius). They also have high expectations for the demands you place on systems using custom peripheral test cards and drivers...
Getting Started HP Notebook
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...the hard drive 38 Removing the hard drive ...38 Installing a hard drive ...40 Adding or replacing memory modules 42 Updating programs and drivers ...45 Cleaning your computer ...45 Cleaning products ...45 Cleaning procedures ...45 Cleaning the display 45 Cleaning the sides and cover 46 Cleaning... the TouchPad and keyboard 46 6 Backup and recovery ...47 Creating recovery media with HP Recovery Disc Creator 48 Creating recovery media ...48 Backing up your information ...49 Performing a system recovery ...50 Using the Windows recovery ...
...the hard drive 38 Removing the hard drive ...38 Installing a hard drive ...40 Adding or replacing memory modules 42 Updating programs and drivers ...45 Cleaning your computer ...45 Cleaning products ...45 Cleaning procedures ...45 Cleaning the display 45 Cleaning the sides and cover 46 Cleaning... the TouchPad and keyboard 46 6 Backup and recovery ...47 Creating recovery media with HP Recovery Disc Creator 48 Creating recovery media ...48 Backing up your information ...49 Performing a system recovery ...50 Using the Windows recovery ...
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... wireless network Help and Support ● Operating system information To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and ● Software, driver, and BIOS updates Support. ● Troubleshooting tools NOTE: For country- Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices ● Regulatory and safety ... and memory modules ● How to perform a backup and recovery ● How to contact customer support ● Computer specifications HP Notebook Reference Guide ● Power management features To access this guide: ● How to maximize battery life Select Start > Help...
... wireless network Help and Support ● Operating system information To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and ● Software, driver, and BIOS updates Support. ● Troubleshooting tools NOTE: For country- Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices ● Regulatory and safety ... and memory modules ● How to perform a backup and recovery ● How to contact customer support ● Computer specifications HP Notebook Reference Guide ● Power management features To access this guide: ● How to maximize battery life Select Start > Help...
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...You can permanently damage internal components. These wipes come in a variety of the notebook or the tablet PC. Updating programs and drivers 45 To prevent electric shock or damage to components, do not attempt to receive automatic update notifications when they become available. Cleaning...in the scratches. Disconnect all powered external devices. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you update your programs and drivers on a regular basis with an alcohol-free glass cleaner. Go to http://www.hp.com/support to dry before closing the computer cover. Cleaning your ...
...You can permanently damage internal components. These wipes come in a variety of the notebook or the tablet PC. Updating programs and drivers 45 To prevent electric shock or damage to components, do not attempt to receive automatic update notifications when they become available. Cleaning...in the scratches. Disconnect all powered external devices. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you update your programs and drivers on a regular basis with an alcohol-free glass cleaner. Go to http://www.hp.com/support to dry before closing the computer cover. Cleaning your ...