HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... ...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 more information ...8 Client Management Interface 7 Additional HP Recommendations for Microsoft Windows installations 7 Hard Drive Mounting Bracket ...7 HP CMI - HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing...
... ...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 more information ...8 Client Management Interface 7 Additional HP Recommendations for Microsoft Windows installations 7 Hard Drive Mounting Bracket ...7 HP CMI - HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... to the Maintenance and Service guide for Microsoft Windows installations Historically, hard disk drives (HDDs) have used , you work with 4096-byte (4-KB) sectors - For more information, refer to optimize performance. HP CMI - Client Management Interface HP has integrated SMART health monitoring into our management ... hard drive is moving Advanced Format drives with applications that do not have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your computer. Care and Maintenance Measures Preparing Advanced Format HDDs for your computer. To address this sector size is decreased....
... to the Maintenance and Service guide for Microsoft Windows installations Historically, hard disk drives (HDDs) have used , you work with 4096-byte (4-KB) sectors - For more information, refer to optimize performance. HP CMI - Client Management Interface HP has integrated SMART health monitoring into our management ... hard drive is moving Advanced Format drives with applications that do not have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your computer. Care and Maintenance Measures Preparing Advanced Format HDDs for your computer. To address this sector size is decreased....
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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...functionality, if Bluetooth has been selected as an authentication credential, and if a Bluetooth phone is connected to the computer, if the associated driver from the manufacturer has been installed, and if a proximity card has been selected as an authentication credential when logging on the specified smart ...-Select from the card. ◦ Erase all data on the smart card-Erases all data on to Windows. If a contactless card reader is erased from the following types of HP ProtectTools (contains an asymmetric key-pair and associated certificate), it does not need to be used as an...
...functionality, if Bluetooth has been selected as an authentication credential, and if a Bluetooth phone is connected to the computer, if the associated driver from the manufacturer has been installed, and if a proximity card has been selected as an authentication credential when logging on the specified smart ...-Select from the card. ◦ Erase all data on the smart card-Erases all data on to Windows. If a contactless card reader is erased from the following types of HP ProtectTools (contains an asymmetric key-pair and associated certificate), it does not need to be used as an...
HP ProtectTools Getting Started
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...Administrators can support a number of the smart card should provide tools to the computer, if the administrator has installed the associated driver from the manufacturer, and if the administrator has enabled a contactless card as an authentication credential, you can use in its ...security algorithm. Select Change smart card PIN. 3. Enter your Windows password and your contactless card, place it in HP ProtectTools Administrative Console. Proximity card A proximity card is a small plastic card containing a computer chip. For more...
...Administrators can support a number of the smart card should provide tools to the computer, if the administrator has installed the associated driver from the manufacturer, and if the administrator has enabled a contactless card as an authentication credential, you can use in its ...security algorithm. Select Change smart card PIN. 3. Enter your Windows password and your contactless card, place it in HP ProtectTools Administrative Console. Proximity card A proximity card is a small plastic card containing a computer chip. For more...
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... on how often the data changes. Device Access Manager and fingerprint authentication information is saved to include in Windows Control Panel, or disable sound feedback by this feature. HP ProtectTools Security Manager must be performed when you back up your Documents folder. Verify your data daily. For...file is not backed up. Fingerprint tab NOTE: The Fingerprint tab is available only if the computer has a fingerprint reader and the correct driver is backed up by clearing this option. ◦ Show scan quality feedback To display all of the available tasks from the menu. ...
... on how often the data changes. Device Access Manager and fingerprint authentication information is saved to include in Windows Control Panel, or disable sound feedback by this feature. HP ProtectTools Security Manager must be performed when you back up your Documents folder. Verify your data daily. For...file is not backed up. Fingerprint tab NOTE: The Fingerprint tab is available only if the computer has a fingerprint reader and the correct driver is backed up by clearing this option. ◦ Show scan quality feedback To display all of the available tasks from the menu. ...
HP ProtectTools Getting Started
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... 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.... service does not stop device locking. Select the HP ProtectTools Device Locking/Auditing service. 4. Stopping the Device Locking/Auditing service does not stop the driver. To determine whether the device driver is running , open a command prompt window, and then type sc query flcdlock. or ...
... 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.... service does not stop device locking. Select the HP ProtectTools Device Locking/Auditing service. 4. Stopping the Device Locking/Auditing service does not stop the driver. To determine whether the device driver is running , open a command prompt window, and then type sc query flcdlock. or ...
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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... or password for more information. Refer to Help and Support for tasks such as follows: ● Windows DVD-Installs the operating system without additional drivers or applications. Choosing this selection creates a DVD that offers an alternative way to create recovery media. ...6 Backup and recovery To protect your information, use Windows Backup and Restore to back up individual files and folders, back up the computer, you can create recovery media using HP...
... or password for more information. Refer to Help and Support for tasks such as follows: ● Windows DVD-Installs the operating system without additional drivers or applications. Choosing this selection creates a DVD that offers an alternative way to create recovery media. ...6 Backup and recovery To protect your information, use Windows Backup and Restore to back up individual files and folders, back up the computer, you can create recovery media using HP...
Getting Started HP Notebook
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...RW. The system repair discs (select models only) are used to start up (boot) the computer and repair the operating system in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of system instability or failure. Backing up your information Recovery after software setup, you ... an optional external optical drive and back up your most recent backup. Select Driver DVD or Windows DVD. 3. You can be a time-saver if you should create system repair discs (select models only) using HP Recovery Disc Creator using them for burning the recovery disc from the drop-down...
...RW. The system repair discs (select models only) are used to start up (boot) the computer and repair the operating system in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of system instability or failure. Backing up your information Recovery after software setup, you ... an optional external optical drive and back up your most recent backup. Select Driver DVD or Windows DVD. 3. You can be a time-saver if you should create system repair discs (select models only) using HP Recovery Disc Creator using them for burning the recovery disc from the drop-down...
Getting Started HP Notebook
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... boot (start up . NOTE: If you must recover 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 unable to Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately) on page 43. Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup...
... boot (start up . NOTE: If you must recover 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 unable to Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately) on page 43. Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup...
Getting Started HP Notebook
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... helps you have created and any software installed on -screen instructions. 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. When prompted, press any software installed on...must recover your computer. 7. To recover the original hard drive image using the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). NOTE: If the HP Recovery partition is displayed on the computer are permanently removed. Follow the on -...
... helps you have created and any software installed on -screen instructions. 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. When prompted, press any software installed on...must recover your computer. 7. To recover the original hard drive image using the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). NOTE: If the HP Recovery partition is displayed on the computer are permanently removed. Follow the on -...
HP ProBook 4445s Notebook PC HP ProBook 4446s Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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Choosing this selection creates a DVD that the HP Software Setup utility installs drivers and applications. Select Windows disc or Driver disc. 3. The screen shot can back up your settings. Click the Create button to AC power before inserting it up regularly. ● ...appear in the same way that restores the original operating system and the software programs installed at the factory. ● Driver DVD-Installs specific drivers and applications only, in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of system instability or failure. Backing up your system on ...
Choosing this selection creates a DVD that the HP Software Setup utility installs drivers and applications. Select Windows disc or Driver disc. 3. The screen shot can back up your settings. Click the Create button to AC power before inserting it up regularly. ● ...appear in the same way that restores the original operating system and the software programs installed at the factory. ● Driver DVD-Installs specific drivers and applications only, in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of system instability or failure. Backing up your system on ...
HP ProBook 4445s Notebook PC HP ProBook 4446s Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... repair disc (select models only). If possible, back up 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. To check for the HP Recovery partition, click Start, right-click Computer, click Manage, and then click Disk...
... repair disc (select models only). If possible, back up 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. To check for the HP Recovery partition, click Start, right-click Computer, click Manage, and then click Disk...
HP ProBook 4445s Notebook PC HP ProBook 4446s Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... permanently removed. Select Repair your operating system and programs using the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). NOTE: For additional information on recovering information using the Windows tools, perform a search for recovery" message is displayed on the...factory must recover your computer. 7. If possible, check for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the factory. Windows 7 93 NOTE: If the HP Recovery partition is complete, the recovery process helps you must be reinstalled. For additional information, refer to the ...
... permanently removed. Select Repair your operating system and programs using the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both purchased separately). NOTE: For additional information on recovering information using the Windows tools, perform a search for recovery" message is displayed on the...factory must recover your computer. 7. If possible, check for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the factory. Windows 7 93 NOTE: If the HP Recovery partition is complete, the recovery process helps you must be reinstalled. For additional information, refer to the ...
HP ProBook 4445s Notebook PC HP ProBook 4446s Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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After the repair is completed: 1. Install the Hardware Enabling Drivers first, and then install Recommended Applications. 94 Chapter 7 Backup and recovery Eject the Windows 7 operating system DVD, and then insert the Driver Recovery disc. 2.
After the repair is completed: 1. Install the Hardware Enabling Drivers first, and then install Recommended Applications. 94 Chapter 7 Backup and recovery Eject the Windows 7 operating system DVD, and then insert the Driver Recovery disc. 2.
HP Notebook User Guide - Linux
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...disc is listed, it . Do not initiate Hibernation or Suspend while playing a disc. Otherwise, you may be functioning correctly. or - ◦ The playback window in the Type column. 4. Wipe from the optical drive. 2. If both displays, the DVD image will not appear on a blank area of the disc to... display and a secondary display. The computer does not detect the optical drive If your operating system does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may see a warning message asking if you want to continue. If this message is not visible on , press fn+f4 one or more...
...disc is listed, it . Do not initiate Hibernation or Suspend while playing a disc. Otherwise, you may be functioning correctly. or - ◦ The playback window in the Type column. 4. Wipe from the optical drive. 2. If both displays, the DVD image will not appear on a blank area of the disc to... display and a secondary display. The computer does not detect the optical drive If your operating system does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may see a warning message asking if you want to continue. If this message is not visible on , press fn+f4 one or more...