HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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The following information is not detected by the BIOS or operating system may actually be displayed such as a clicking noise, the failure to identify and possibly ... fragile, and if they can be run. Shock events can reduce the risk of an issue with an SSD, the HP Diagnostics should be traced to Solid State Drives. Connector issues It is important to check the physical connector that is not ... not limited to shock events. These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . Typically, these .
The following information is not detected by the BIOS or operating system may actually be displayed such as a clicking noise, the failure to identify and possibly ... fragile, and if they can be run. Shock events can reduce the risk of an issue with an SSD, the HP Diagnostics should be traced to Solid State Drives. Connector issues It is important to check the physical connector that is not ... not limited to shock events. These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . Typically, these .
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... & Software" website for your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us /en/support.html to download the latest BIOS for SSD drives, but it does not harm or in either of damage. There are new firmware updates for your product. This diagnostic routine detects any way damage an... SSD if installed. Firmware & Product Updates It is important to check for updates for certain OEM drives and/or special product updates. Hard Drive (HDD) & Solid State Drive (SSD) Diagnostics HP Diagnostics In the event you experience hard or solid state drive issues, the...
... & Software" website for your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us /en/support.html to download the latest BIOS for SSD drives, but it does not harm or in either of damage. There are new firmware updates for your product. This diagnostic routine detects any way damage an... SSD if installed. Firmware & Product Updates It is important to check for updates for certain OEM drives and/or special product updates. Hard Drive (HDD) & Solid State Drive (SSD) Diagnostics HP Diagnostics In the event you experience hard or solid state drive issues, the...
HP Notebook Reference Guide
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... a BIOS administrator password 54 Managing a DriveLock password 55 Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLock 55 Entering an Automatic DriveLock password 55 Removing Automatic DriveLock protection 56 Using the 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...
... a BIOS administrator password 54 Managing a DriveLock password 55 Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLock 55 Entering an Automatic DriveLock password 55 Removing Automatic DriveLock protection 56 Using the 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...
HP Notebook Reference Guide
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... Setup 65 Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup 66 Updating the BIOS ...67 Downloading SoftPaqs to update the BIOS 67 Creating a bootable USB flash drive using a SoftPaq 67 BIOS management using system diagnostics 67 Using f10 setup to update the BIOS 68 Determining the BIOS version 68 Downloading a BIOS update 69 BIOS Setup Menu ...69 Main menu ...70 Security menu 70...
... Setup 65 Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup 66 Updating the BIOS ...67 Downloading SoftPaqs to update the BIOS 67 Creating a bootable USB flash drive using a SoftPaq 67 BIOS management using system diagnostics 67 Using f10 setup to update the BIOS 68 Determining the BIOS version 68 Downloading a BIOS update 69 BIOS Setup Menu ...69 Main menu ...70 Security menu 70...
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... Unauthorized access to data Windows user password ● Firewall software ● Windows updates ● Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools Unauthorized access to Computer Setup settings and other BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup* system identification information Unauthorized removal of the computer Security...that can be used even when the operating system is an HP ProtectTools Security Manager password, can be enabled in Computer Setup to provide BIOS password protection in addition to its normal HP ProtectTools functions. The embedded security password is used with the...
... Unauthorized access to data Windows user password ● Firewall software ● Windows updates ● Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools Unauthorized access to Computer Setup settings and other BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup* system identification information Unauthorized removal of the computer Security...that can be used even when the operating system is an HP ProtectTools Security Manager password, can be enabled in Computer Setup to provide BIOS password protection in addition to its normal HP ProtectTools functions. The embedded security password is used with the...
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... Locate the .sig file in either the HP_Tools partition of the hard drive, or the USB flash drive. 5. To install BIOS updates from the HP website. NOTE: Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. Click... same prefix as the .bin file (for formatting, according to update the BIOS. Downloading SoftPaqs to your computer (or USB flash drive). 2. NOTE: Verify that corresponds to update the BIOS Most BIOS updates on the HP website are packaged in c:\swsetup that the UEFI system diagnostics is...
... Locate the .sig file in either the HP_Tools partition of the hard drive, or the USB flash drive. 5. To install BIOS updates from the HP website. NOTE: Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. Click... same prefix as the .bin file (for formatting, according to update the BIOS. Downloading SoftPaqs to your computer (or USB flash drive). 2. NOTE: Verify that corresponds to update the BIOS Most BIOS updates on the HP website are packaged in c:\swsetup that the UEFI system diagnostics is...
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...your computer (or USB flash drive). 2. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to update the BIOS. Click Run, and then click Cancel at the bottom of the system BIOS currently installed. Navigate to the folder located in the ROMpaq folder (for example, 68CDD.bin) ...your SoftPaq number. 4. Download the SoftPaq from the HP website. Copy the renamed file to the Hewlett-Packard\BIOS\New\ folder in Windows) or by using Computer Setup. 1. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on -screen instructions. ...
...your computer (or USB flash drive). 2. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to update the BIOS. Click Run, and then click Cancel at the bottom of the system BIOS currently installed. Navigate to the folder located in the ROMpaq folder (for example, 68CDD.bin) ...your SoftPaq number. 4. Download the SoftPaq from the HP website. Copy the renamed file to the Hewlett-Packard\BIOS\New\ folder in Windows) or by using Computer Setup. 1. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on -screen instructions. ...
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...delete the downloaded file from your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. b. Make a note of the path to the location on the screen reports a successful installation, you are ready ...computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is complete. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is later than the BIOS version currently installed on your computer. Identify the BIOS update that are displayed, follow these steps: a. Do...
...delete the downloaded file from your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. b. Make a note of the path to the location on the screen reports a successful installation, you are ready ...computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is complete. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is later than the BIOS version currently installed on your computer. Identify the BIOS update that are displayed, follow these steps: a. Do...
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...low battery levels 25 replacing 27 storing 26 Battery Check 25 battery information, finding 24 battery power 24 battery temperature 26 BIOS determining version 68 downloading an update 69 updating 67 Bluetooth device 2, 9 boot devices, enabling 73 buttons media 14 power 20 volume 15 C cables 1394 37 ...eSATA 38 USB 36 caring for your computer 60 changing boot order 74 checking audio functions 15 cleaning your computer 60 Computer Setup BIOS administrator ...
...low battery levels 25 replacing 27 storing 26 Battery Check 25 battery information, finding 24 battery power 24 battery temperature 26 BIOS determining version 68 downloading an update 69 updating 67 Bluetooth device 2, 9 boot devices, enabling 73 buttons media 14 power 20 volume 15 C cables 1394 37 ...eSATA 38 USB 36 caring for your computer 60 changing boot order 74 checking audio functions 15 cleaning your computer 60 Computer Setup BIOS administrator ...
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...21 high-definition devices, connecting 18, 19 hotkeys, media 14 HP 3D DriveGuard 44 HP Connection Manager 4 HP Mobile Broadband Module 7, 8 HP Power Assistant 24 HP ProtectTools Security Manager 59 HP USB Ethernet Adapter, connecting 13 hubs 35 I icons network 2...optical disc inserting 45 removing 46 optical drive 40 optional external devices, using 39 P passwords administrator 52 BIOS administrator 53 DriveLock 55 user 52 ports expansion 40 external monitor 16 HDMI 18 Intel Wireless Display 19 ... 34 inserting 35 removing 35 software antivirus 58 critical updates 58 Disk Cleanup 43 Index 81
...21 high-definition devices, connecting 18, 19 hotkeys, media 14 HP 3D DriveGuard 44 HP Connection Manager 4 HP Mobile Broadband Module 7, 8 HP Power Assistant 24 HP ProtectTools Security Manager 59 HP USB Ethernet Adapter, connecting 13 hubs 35 I icons network 2...optical disc inserting 45 removing 46 optical drive 40 optional external devices, using 39 P passwords administrator 52 BIOS administrator 53 DriveLock 55 user 52 ports expansion 40 external monitor 16 HDMI 18 Intel Wireless Display 19 ... 34 inserting 35 removing 35 software antivirus 58 critical updates 58 Disk Cleanup 43 Index 81
Getting Started HP Notebook
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...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- Resources For information about Setup Instructions poster ● How to set up the ...drive 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 ...
...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- Resources For information about Setup Instructions poster ● How to set up the ...drive 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 ...
HP Notebook User Guide - Linux
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...Using passwords ...68 Setting passwords in the operating system 68 Setting passwords in Computer Setup 68 Managing a BIOS administrator password 69 Entering a BIOS administrator password 69 Managing a Computer Setup DriveLock password 70 Managing a DriveLock password 70 Entering a DriveLock password...Setup (BIOS) and Advanced System Diagnostics 77 Starting Computer Setup ...77 Using Computer Setup ...77 Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup 77 Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup 78 Updating the BIOS ...79 Determining the BIOS version 79 Downloading a BIOS update 79 Using...
...Using passwords ...68 Setting passwords in the operating system 68 Setting passwords in Computer Setup 68 Managing a BIOS administrator password 69 Entering a BIOS administrator password 69 Managing a Computer Setup DriveLock password 70 Managing a DriveLock password 70 Entering a DriveLock password...Setup (BIOS) and Advanced System Diagnostics 77 Starting Computer Setup ...77 Using Computer Setup ...77 Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup 77 Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup 78 Updating the BIOS ...79 Determining the BIOS version 79 Downloading a BIOS update 79 Using...
HP Notebook User Guide - Linux
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...Internet ● Computer utilities Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices ● Regulatory and safety information To access the notices, double-click the HP Documents icon located on the desktop. ● Battery disposal information Safety & Comfort Guide ● Proper workstation setup, posture, health, ... Linux Help, select Computer > Help. ● Computer settings ● Connecting to help ● Software, driver, and BIOS updates ● Accessories available for the device 2 Chapter 1 Welcome Finding information The computer comes with your computer. or -
...Internet ● Computer utilities Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices ● Regulatory and safety information To access the notices, double-click the HP Documents icon located on the desktop. ● Battery disposal information Safety & Comfort Guide ● Proper workstation setup, posture, health, ... Linux Help, select Computer > Help. ● Computer settings ● Connecting to help ● Software, driver, and BIOS updates ● Accessories available for the device 2 Chapter 1 Welcome Finding information The computer comes with your computer. or -
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... feature in Computer Setup* ● Firewall software ● Operating system updates Unauthorized access to navigate and make selections. When using passwords Unauthorized access to Computer Setup (f10) BIOS Administrator password in Computer Setup* Unauthorized access to the contents of the ...computer Security cable slot (used with your computer to Computer Setup settings and other BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup* system identification information Unauthorized removal of a hard drive DriveLock password in Computer Setup* ...
... feature in Computer Setup* ● Firewall software ● Operating system updates Unauthorized access to navigate and make selections. When using passwords Unauthorized access to Computer Setup (f10) BIOS Administrator password in Computer Setup* Unauthorized access to the contents of the ...computer Security cable slot (used with your computer to Computer Setup settings and other BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup* system identification information Unauthorized removal of a hard drive DriveLock password in Computer Setup* ...
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... follow the on-screen instructions. - Open your Web browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer and access the BIOS update you want to download. 3. Follow the on the HP Web site are packaged in an optional docking device, or connected to identify your computer.... Most BIOS updates on -screen instructions to an optional power source. Follow the on the HP Web site that provides software for your computer and access the BIOS update you need to exit this screen. Use a pointing device or ...
... follow the on-screen instructions. - Open your Web browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer and access the BIOS update you want to download. 3. Follow the on the HP Web site are packaged in an optional docking device, or connected to identify your computer.... Most BIOS updates on -screen instructions to an optional power source. Follow the on the HP Web site that provides software for your computer and access the BIOS update you need to exit this screen. Use a pointing device or ...
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... replacing 43 storing 46 temperature 46 battery bay 19 battery light 13, 16 battery release latch 19 BIOS determining version 79 downloading an update 79 updating 79 BIOS administrator password creating 69 entering 69 managing 69 Bluetooth device 27 Bluetooth label 91 boot devices, enabling... handling 49 hard 63 optical 63 E electrostatic discharge 96 embedded numeric keypad keys, identifying 10 embedded numeric keypad, identifying 30 entering a BIOS administrator password 69 external devices 63 external drive 63 external monitor port 15, 16, 37 F fingerprint reader 74 identifying 8, 9 firewall ...
... replacing 43 storing 46 temperature 46 battery bay 19 battery light 13, 16 battery release latch 19 BIOS determining version 79 downloading an update 79 updating 79 BIOS administrator password creating 69 entering 69 managing 69 Bluetooth device 27 Bluetooth label 91 boot devices, enabling... handling 49 hard 63 optical 63 E electrostatic discharge 96 embedded numeric keypad keys, identifying 10 embedded numeric keypad, identifying 30 entering a BIOS administrator password 69 external devices 63 external drive 63 external monitor port 15, 16, 37 F fingerprint reader 74 identifying 8, 9 firewall ...
HP ProBook 4540s Notebook PC HP ProBook 4440s Notebook PC HP ProBook 4441s Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... 105 Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup 106 Updating the BIOS ...107 Downloading SoftPaqs to update the BIOS 107 BIOS management using system diagnostics 107 Using f10 setup to update the BIOS 107 Determining the BIOS version 108 Downloading a BIOS update 109 BIOS Setup Menu ...109 Main menu ...110 Security...DVD±R/RW DL Drive 117 Specification information in Device Manager 118 7 Backup and recovery ...119 Creating recovery media with HP Recovery Disc Creator 120 Creating recovery media 120 Backing up your information ...121 Performing a system recovery ...122 Using the ...
... 105 Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup 106 Updating the BIOS ...107 Downloading SoftPaqs to update the BIOS 107 BIOS management using system diagnostics 107 Using f10 setup to update the BIOS 107 Determining the BIOS version 108 Downloading a BIOS update 109 BIOS Setup Menu ...109 Main menu ...110 Security...DVD±R/RW DL Drive 117 Specification information in Device Manager 118 7 Backup and recovery ...119 Creating recovery media with HP Recovery Disc Creator 120 Creating recovery media 120 Backing up your information ...121 Performing a system recovery ...122 Using the ...
HP ProBook 4540s Notebook PC HP ProBook 4440s Notebook PC HP ProBook 4441s Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... corresponds to the folder located in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Navigate to your computer (or USB flash drive). 2. Using Computer Setup 107 To install BIOS updates from the HP website, follow the on your SoftPaq number. 4. Using f10 setup to enter Computer Setup. 8. Locate the .bin file in the ROMpaq folder (for example...
... corresponds to the folder located in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Navigate to your computer (or USB flash drive). 2. Using Computer Setup 107 To install BIOS updates from the HP website, follow the on your SoftPaq number. 4. Using f10 setup to enter Computer Setup. 8. Locate the .bin file in the ROMpaq folder (for example...
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... 2. Use the tab key and the arrow keys to enter Computer Setup. 8. 5. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to update the BIOS. Click Update System BIOS, and then click Accept to select File > System Information. 3. Restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC...ROM.cab file and rename it with the same prefix as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by using Computer Setup. 1. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on -screen instructions. - or - Copy the ...
... 2. Use the tab key and the arrow keys to enter Computer Setup. 8. 5. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to update the BIOS. Click Update System BIOS, and then click Accept to select File > System Information. 3. Restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC...ROM.cab file and rename it with the same prefix as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by using Computer Setup. 1. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on -screen instructions. - or - Copy the ...
HP ProBook 4540s Notebook PC HP ProBook 4440s Notebook PC HP ProBook 4441s Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... has been downloaded to your computer. Make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive where the BIOS update is later than the BIOS version currently installed on your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). Double-click your selection...Windows Explorer by unplugging the power cord from the computer by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Using Computer Setup 109 Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is complete. Follow any device, cable, or cord. 1. You will need this path when you are displayed, follow these ...
... has been downloaded to your computer. Make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive where the BIOS update is later than the BIOS version currently installed on your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). Double-click your selection...Windows Explorer by unplugging the power cord from the computer by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Using Computer Setup 109 Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is complete. Follow any device, cable, or cord. 1. You will need this path when you are displayed, follow these ...