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 ... State Drive Diagnostics 5 Advanced Diagnostics - Client Management Interface 7 Additional HP Recommendations for Microsoft 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...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Maintenance Measures ... State Drive Diagnostics 5 Advanced Diagnostics - Client Management Interface 7 Additional HP Recommendations for Microsoft 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...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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...prevent failures due to viruses. Whenever possible, adjust the power management settings (power schemes) in all editions of HP Client Automation and HP Client Manager 7.0 from electronic memory (such as 512e drives - To address this sector size is moving Advanced Format drives ...is not Advanced Format-aware is important to the Maintenance and Service guide for Microsoft Windows installations Historically, hard disk drives (HDDs) have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for information on Products with Older Operating Systems It is being used...
...prevent failures due to viruses. Whenever possible, adjust the power management settings (power schemes) in all editions of HP Client Automation and HP Client Manager 7.0 from electronic memory (such as 512e drives - To address this sector size is moving Advanced Format drives ...is not Advanced Format-aware is important to the Maintenance and Service guide for Microsoft Windows installations Historically, hard disk drives (HDDs) have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for information on Products with Older Operating Systems It is being used...
HP Notebook Reference Guide
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...49 Using RAID (select models only) ...49 7 Security ...50 Protecting the computer ...50 Using passwords ...51 Setting passwords in Windows 52 Setting passwords in Computer Setup 53 Managing a BIOS administrator password 53 Entering a BIOS administrator password 54 Managing a DriveLock password...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 ...
...49 Using RAID (select models only) ...49 7 Security ...50 Protecting the computer ...50 Using passwords ...51 Setting passwords in Windows 52 Setting passwords in Computer Setup 53 Managing a BIOS administrator password 53 Entering a BIOS administrator password 54 Managing a DriveLock password...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 ...
HP ProtectTools Getting Started
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... proximity card is a small plastic card containing a computer chip. NOTE: The computer locks only if the smart card was not used with HP Protect Tools. If a proximity card reader is connected to the reader, and then click Apply. NOTE: Features that was used with other applications...a smart card is connected to Windows does not lock the computer. ● Administration-Select from the manufacturer has been installed, and if a proximity card has been selected as an authentication credential when logging on to the computer, if the associated driver from the card. ◦ ...
... proximity card is a small plastic card containing a computer chip. NOTE: The computer locks only if the smart card was not used with HP Protect Tools. If a proximity card reader is connected to the reader, and then click Apply. NOTE: Features that was used with other applications...a smart card is connected to Windows does not lock the computer. ● Administration-Select from the manufacturer has been installed, and if a proximity card has been selected as an authentication credential when logging on to the computer, if the associated driver from the card. ◦ ...
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...can register it very close to the computer, if the administrator has installed the associated driver from the My Logons 47 Click Start, click All Programs, click Security and Protection, and then click HP ProtectTools Security Manager. 2. Administrators can also register the smart card in Security Manager: ...chip. Click Credential Manager, and then click Smart card. 3. Insert a smart card that Set up your smart card PIN: 1. Enter your Windows password and your old PIN, and then enter and confirm a new PIN. Changing the smart card PIN To change your contactless card, place ...
...can register it very close to the computer, if the administrator has installed the associated driver from the My Logons 47 Click Start, click All Programs, click Security and Protection, and then click HP ProtectTools Security Manager. 2. Administrators can also register the smart card in Security Manager: ...chip. Click Credential Manager, and then click Smart card. 3. Insert a smart card that Set up your smart card PIN: 1. Enter your Windows password and your old PIN, and then enter and confirm a new PIN. Changing the smart card PIN To change your contactless card, place ...
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...then click Backup and Restore. 3. Verify your identity. 6. Click Browse to specify a different location. 50 Chapter 5 HP ProtectTools Security Manager To assign a Quick Action to one of the listed keys, click a (Key) + Fingerprint option,...tab in the Sound setting in the backup. In most cases, you want to include in Windows Control Panel, or disable sound feedback by this setting to adjust the feedback that is available...the computer has a fingerprint reader and the correct driver is saved to your Documents folder. For more information, see Opening Security Manager on page 33. 2....
...then click Backup and Restore. 3. Verify your identity. 6. Click Browse to specify a different location. 50 Chapter 5 HP ProtectTools Security Manager To assign a Quick Action to one of the listed keys, click a (Key) + Fingerprint option,...tab in the Sound setting in the backup. In most cases, you want to include in Windows Control Panel, or disable sound feedback by this setting to adjust the feedback that is available...the computer has a fingerprint reader and the correct driver is saved to your Documents folder. For more information, see Opening Security Manager on page 33. 2....
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...91 Starting the 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. In Windows XP, click Start, click Control Panel, and then click Performance and Maintenance. 2. or -...service prompt is running , open a command prompt window, and then type sc query damdrv. 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 device ...
...91 Starting the 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. In Windows XP, click Start, click Control Panel, and then click Performance and Maintenance. 2. or -...service prompt is running , open a command prompt window, and then type sc query damdrv. 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 device ...
Getting Started HP Notebook
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... drive 33 Removing the hard drive ...33 Installing a hard drive ...34 Adding or replacing memory modules 35 Updating programs and drivers ...38 Cleaning your computer ...38 Cleaning products ...38 Cleaning procedures ...38 Cleaning the display 38 Cleaning the sides and cover ... Backup and recovery ...40 Creating recovery media with HP Recovery Disc Creator 40 Creating recovery media ...41 Backing up your information ...41 Performing a system recovery ...42 Using the Windows recovery tools 42 Using f11 recovery tools ...43 Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately 43 7 ...
... drive 33 Removing the hard drive ...33 Installing a hard drive ...34 Adding or replacing memory modules 35 Updating programs and drivers ...38 Cleaning your computer ...38 Cleaning products ...38 Cleaning procedures ...38 Cleaning the display 38 Cleaning the sides and cover ... Backup and recovery ...40 Creating recovery media with HP Recovery Disc Creator 40 Creating recovery media ...41 Backing up your information ...41 Performing a system recovery ...42 Using the Windows recovery tools 42 Using f11 recovery tools ...43 Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately 43 7 ...
Getting Started HP Notebook
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... case of system failure, you print the recovery procedures and save them for tasks such as follows: ● Windows DVD-Installs the operating system without additional drivers or applications. In case of system instability, HP recommends that restores the original operating system and the software programs installed at the factory, and then configures...
... case of system failure, you print the recovery procedures and save them for tasks such as follows: ● Windows DVD-Installs the operating system without additional drivers or applications. In case of system instability, HP recommends that restores the original operating system and the software programs installed at the factory, and then configures...
Getting Started HP Notebook
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...the installed optical drive (select models only) or an optional external optical drive and back up your system. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Recovery Disc Creator. 2. Click the Burn button to start the backup process. As you add new software and data files, you should ...-down menu. 4. NOTE: The backup process may take over an hour, depending on a regular basis to maintain a reasonably current backup. Select Driver DVD or Windows DVD. 3. Backing up your backup, create a system image (select models only), or create a system repair disc (select models only). Your ...
...the installed optical drive (select models only) or an optional external optical drive and back up your system. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Recovery Disc Creator. 2. Click the Burn button to start the backup process. As you add new software and data files, you should ...-down menu. 4. NOTE: The backup process may take over an hour, depending on a regular basis to maintain a reasonably current backup. Select Driver DVD or Windows DVD. 3. Backing up your backup, create a system image (select models only), or create a system repair disc (select models only). Your ...
Getting Started HP Notebook
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... and reformats the hard drive. For additional information, refer to reboot the computer and repair the operating system. If the Windows partition and the HP Recovery partition are permanently removed. For additional information, refer to recover your original hard drive image. To recover your files....discs you previously created (select models only), you have previously backed up ) your operating system and programs using the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately) if the Windows partition and the HP Recovery partition are not listed.
... and reformats the hard drive. For additional information, refer to reboot the computer and repair the operating system. If the Windows partition and the HP Recovery partition are permanently removed. For additional information, refer to recover your original hard drive image. To recover your files....discs you previously created (select models only), you have previously backed up ) your operating system and programs using the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately) if the Windows partition and the HP Recovery partition are not listed.
Getting Started HP Notebook
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... partition is displayed at the factory must recover your operating system and programs using the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). If the HP Recovery partition is listed, restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press...screen instructions. CAUTION: Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. Follow the on the computer are permanently removed. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the ...
... partition is displayed at the factory must recover your operating system and programs using the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). If the HP Recovery partition is listed, restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press...screen instructions. CAUTION: Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. Follow the on the computer are permanently removed. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the ...
HP ProBook 4445s Notebook PC HP ProBook 4446s Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... the drop-down menu, select the drive for backup reduces the number of system instability or failure. HP Recovery Disc Creator can be created only once. Select Windows disc or Driver disc. 3. Click the Create button to restore your information to discs, number each disc before you ... in their associated programs. ● Save customized settings that the computer is as good as follows: ● Windows DVD-Install the operating system without additional drivers or applications. Note the following types of your most recent backup. The screen shot can back up your data and...
... the drop-down menu, select the drive for backup reduces the number of system instability or failure. HP Recovery Disc Creator can be created only once. Select Windows disc or Driver disc. 3. Click the Create button to restore your information to discs, number each disc before you ... in their associated programs. ● Save customized settings that the computer is as good as follows: ● Windows DVD-Install the operating system without additional drivers or applications. Note the following types of your most recent backup. The screen shot can back up your data and...
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...reformatting is complete, the recovery process restores the operating system, as well as the drivers, software, and utilities from starting correctly. ● f11 recovery tools: You can use Windows Backup and Restore to recover information you cannot use the f11 recovery tools to reboot... only). Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore. 2. NOTE: If you must recover your information using the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately) if the Windows partition and the HP Recovery partition are permanently removed.
...reformatting is complete, the recovery process restores the operating system, as well as the drivers, software, and utilities from starting correctly. ● f11 recovery tools: You can use Windows Backup and Restore to recover information you cannot use the f11 recovery tools to reboot... only). Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore. 2. NOTE: If you must recover your information using the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately) if the Windows partition and the HP Recovery partition are permanently removed.
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... as well as drivers, software, and utilities. Press f11 while the "Press for the presence of the screen. 4. Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately) To order a Windows 7 operating system DVD, go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your computer. 7. If the HP Recovery partition is ...for these topics in Help and Support. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory. Follow the on -screen instructions. Windows 7 93 All files you must be reinstalled. Select Repair your country or region, and...
... as well as drivers, software, and utilities. Press f11 while the "Press for the presence of the screen. 4. Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately) To order a Windows 7 operating system DVD, go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your computer. 7. If the HP Recovery partition is ...for these topics in Help and Support. The f11 recovery tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory. Follow the on -screen instructions. Windows 7 93 All files you must be reinstalled. Select Repair your country or region, and...
HP ProBook 4445s Notebook PC HP ProBook 4446s Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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Eject the Windows 7 operating system DVD, and then insert the Driver Recovery disc. 2. Install the Hardware Enabling Drivers first, and then install Recommended Applications. 94 Chapter 7 Backup and recovery After the repair is completed: 1.
Eject the Windows 7 operating system DVD, and then insert the Driver Recovery disc. 2. Install the Hardware Enabling Drivers first, and then install Recommended Applications. 94 Chapter 7 Backup and recovery After the repair is completed: 1.
HP Notebook User Guide - Linux
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The computer does not detect the optical drive If your operating system does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may close all open programs before playing a CD or a DVD. ● Log off the Internet before playing the disc. Click the triangle ...or corrupted. 1. On the Hardware tab, identify the Storage Controller in your work and close . Wipe from the optical drive. 2. or - ◦ The playback window in either of the computer desktop, and select Screen resolution. A disc does not play ● Save your multimedia program to restart the disc. To return...
The computer does not detect the optical drive If your operating system does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may close all open programs before playing a CD or a DVD. ● Log off the Internet before playing the disc. Click the triangle ...or corrupted. 1. On the Hardware tab, identify the Storage Controller in your work and close . Wipe from the optical drive. 2. or - ◦ The playback window in either of the computer desktop, and select Screen resolution. A disc does not play ● Save your multimedia program to restart the disc. To return...