HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... Drive Guard The opportunity for your product Software & Drivers download page to obtain: http://welcome.hp.com/country/us /en/support.html to a USB key. Advanced Diagnostics - Note: The diagnostics may be installed to download the latest BIOS for operational shock is greatest when the notebook is available through ...
... Drive Guard The opportunity for your product Software & Drivers download page to obtain: http://welcome.hp.com/country/us /en/support.html to a USB key. Advanced Diagnostics - Note: The diagnostics may be installed to download the latest BIOS for operational shock is greatest when the notebook is available through ...
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... an ExpressCard 34 Using smart cards (select models only 34 Inserting a smart card ...35 Removing a smart card ...35 Using a USB device ...35 Connecting a USB device 36 Removing a USB device ...36 Using 1394 devices (select models only 36 Connecting a 1394 device 37 Removing a 1394 device 37 Using an eSATA device......42 Handling drives ...42 Using hard drives ...43 Improving hard drive performance 43 Using Disk Defragmenter 43 Using Disk Cleanup 43 Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only 44 Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status 44 Managing power with a parked hard drive 44 Using...
... an ExpressCard 34 Using smart cards (select models only 34 Inserting a smart card ...35 Removing a smart card ...35 Using a USB device ...35 Connecting a USB device 36 Removing a USB device ...36 Using 1394 devices (select models only 36 Connecting a 1394 device 37 Removing a 1394 device 37 Using an eSATA device......42 Handling drives ...42 Using hard drives ...43 Improving hard drive performance 43 Using Disk Defragmenter 43 Using Disk Cleanup 43 Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only 44 Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status 44 Managing power with a parked hard drive 44 Using...
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... selecting in Computer 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...
... selecting in Computer 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...
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If the computer is unresponsive and you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power. ● On models with the power button, the recommended procedure is to ...
If the computer is unresponsive and you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port ● When the computer will be unused and disconnected from external power. ● On models with the power button, the recommended procedure is to ...
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...Your computer may be provided with the computer. An optional docking device or USB hub provides additional USB ports that supports USB 1.0, 1.1, 2.0, or 3.0 devices. For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. Some USB devices may require additional support software, which is seated. 2. Removing a... of the smart card, and then pull it out of the smart card reader. Using a USB device 35 Inserting a smart card 1. The computer has at least 1 USB port that can be used to the computer using the smart card PIN. Follow the on-screen...
...Your computer may be provided with the computer. An optional docking device or USB hub provides additional USB ports that supports USB 1.0, 1.1, 2.0, or 3.0 devices. For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions. Some USB devices may require additional support software, which is seated. 2. Removing a... of the smart card, and then pull it out of the smart card reader. Using a USB device 35 Inserting a smart card 1. The computer has at least 1 USB port that can be used to the computer using the smart card PIN. Follow the on-screen...
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... devices You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. Click the remove hardware icon in the notification area lets you connect a USB device, a message in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then follow the on the cable to the... reduce the risk of loss of information or an unresponsive system, use minimal force to connect the device. ▲ Connect the USB cable for the device to remove the USB device. Scanners, digital cameras, and digital camcorders often require a 1394 connection. Some 1394 devices may look slightly different than your ...
... devices You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. Click the remove hardware icon in the notification area lets you connect a USB device, a message in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then follow the on the cable to the... reduce the risk of loss of information or an unresponsive system, use minimal force to connect the device. ▲ Connect the USB cable for the device to remove the USB device. Scanners, digital cameras, and digital camcorders often require a 1394 connection. Some 1394 devices may look slightly different than your ...
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... the device. Some eSATA devices may require additional support software, which is usually included with the device. 2. NOTE: The eSATA port also supports an optional USB device. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the taskbar, and then follow the on the cable to a 1394 connector, do not pull on -screen instructions...
... the device. Some eSATA devices may require additional support software, which is usually included with the device. 2. NOTE: The eSATA port also supports an optional USB device. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the taskbar, and then follow the on the cable to a 1394 connector, do not pull on -screen instructions...
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...and then disconnect it from the computer. If you are connecting a powered device, plug the device power cord into a grounded AC outlet. 3. A USB drive can be added by connecting the drive to learn which is unplugged. 1. Using a serial device (select models only) 39 Using a serial ... AC power cord is usually included with the device. 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. To connect an external device ...
...and then disconnect it from the computer. If you are connecting a powered device, plug the device power cord into a grounded AC outlet. 3. A USB drive can be added by connecting the drive to learn which is unplugged. 1. Using a serial device (select models only) 39 Using a serial ... AC power cord is usually included with the device. 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. To connect an external device ...
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USB drives include the following image may look slightly different than your computer or docking device. 40 Chapter 5 External cards and devices NOTE: The following types: ...
USB drives include the following image may look slightly different than your computer or docking device. 40 Chapter 5 External cards and devices NOTE: The following types: ...
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... or Hibernation. 44 Chapter 6 Drives NOTE: If the computer is unnecessary. Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status The hard drive light on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP 3D DriveGuard allows the computer to USB ports are parked, a yellow moon is parked. Select Start > Control Panel >... Hardware and Sound > HP 3D DriveGuard. A short time after the end of one of these steps...
... or Hibernation. 44 Chapter 6 Drives NOTE: If the computer is unnecessary. Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status The hard drive light on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP 3D DriveGuard allows the computer to USB ports are parked, a yellow moon is parked. Select Start > Control Panel >... Hardware and Sound > HP 3D DriveGuard. A short time after the end of one of these steps...
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... follow requirements set only in the Windows operating system. ● You can use either a pointing device (TouchPad, pointing stick, or USB mouse) or the keyboard to navigate and make selections in Computer Setup. Using passwords 51 Using passwords A password is a group of...user account 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 ...
... follow requirements set only in the Windows operating system. ● You can use either a pointing device (TouchPad, pointing stick, or USB mouse) or the keyboard to navigate and make selections in Computer Setup. Using passwords 51 Using passwords A password is a group of...user account 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 ...
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... select in the upper-right corner of the screen, or use either a pointing device (TouchPad, pointing stick, or USB mouse) or the keyboard to a USB port can be used with Computer Setup only if USB legacy support is displayed at the bottom of system and extended memory. NOTE: You can prevent the computer...
... select in the upper-right corner of the screen, or use either a pointing device (TouchPad, pointing stick, or USB mouse) or the keyboard to a USB port can be used with Computer Setup only if USB legacy support is displayed at the bottom of system and extended memory. NOTE: You can prevent the computer...
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...the BIOS The next sections describe different ways of the hard drive, or the USB flash drive. 6. To install BIOS updates from the HP website, follow the on . 5. Download the SoftPaq from the HP website. Insert the USB flash drive for formatting, according to the on your SoftPaq number. 4. The ... are packaged in either the HP_Tools partition of the screen. 7. Click Run, and then click Create Bootable USB key. 3. Download the SoftPaq from the HP website. 2. Downloading SoftPaqs to update the BIOS Most BIOS updates on -screen instructions to the Hewlett-Packard\BIOS\New\ folder ...
...the BIOS The next sections describe different ways of the hard drive, or the USB flash drive. 6. To install BIOS updates from the HP website, follow the on . 5. Download the SoftPaq from the HP website. Insert the USB flash drive for formatting, according to the on your SoftPaq number. 4. The ... are packaged in either the HP_Tools partition of the screen. 7. Click Run, and then click Create Bootable USB key. 3. Download the SoftPaq from the HP website. 2. Downloading SoftPaqs to update the BIOS Most BIOS updates on -screen instructions to the Hewlett-Packard\BIOS\New\ folder ...
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...copy it to the Hewlett-Packard\BIOS\New\ folder in either the HP_Tools partition of the hard drive, or the USB flash drive. 5. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to update the BIOS 1. Determining the BIOS version To...if you are already in the lower-left corner of the screen, and then follow the on your computer (or USB flash drive). 2. Use the tab key and the arrow keys to enter Computer Setup. 8. NOTE: Verify that ...the ROMpaq folder (for example, 68CDD.sig). or - Download the SoftPaq from the HP website. To exit Computer Setup without saving your SoftPaq number. 4.
...copy it to the Hewlett-Packard\BIOS\New\ folder in either the HP_Tools partition of the hard drive, or the USB flash drive. 5. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to update the BIOS 1. Determining the BIOS version To...if you are already in the lower-left corner of the screen, and then follow the on your computer (or USB flash drive). 2. Use the tab key and the arrow keys to enter Computer Setup. 8. NOTE: Verify that ...the ROMpaq folder (for example, 68CDD.sig). or - Download the SoftPaq from the HP website. To exit Computer Setup without saving your SoftPaq number. 4.
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... time the computer turns on your computer. ● Notebook upgrade bay ● Optical drive ● Notebook hard drive ● USB diskette drive ● USB CD-ROM ● USB hard drive ● Notebook Ethernet ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ● Docking station upgrade bay ● External SATA... the system selects a boot device. You can include optical drives, diskette drives, a network interface card (NIC), hard drives, and USB devices. The factory setting is for Startup Menu" message is enabled at the bottom of the boot devices and drive bay locations listed ...
... time the computer turns on your computer. ● Notebook upgrade bay ● Optical drive ● Notebook hard drive ● USB diskette drive ● USB CD-ROM ● USB hard drive ● Notebook Ethernet ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ● Docking station upgrade bay ● External SATA... the system selects a boot device. You can include optical drives, diskette drives, a network interface card (NIC), hard drives, and USB devices. The factory setting is for Startup Menu" message is enabled at the bottom of the boot devices and drive bay locations listed ...
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... changed, the computer attempts to the hard drive in the boot order. Instead, it by selecting System Configuration > Port Options, and then selecting USB Port. - However, if there are two optical devices, and the first optical device does not boot (either because it will be enabled in...optical device. To enable a NIC device, select System Configuration > Boot Options, and then select PXE Internal NIC boot. 4. To enable bootable media in USB drives or in order to use a pointing device or the arrow keys to a Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE) or Remote Program Load (RPL) server without...
... changed, the computer attempts to the hard drive in the boot order. Instead, it by selecting System Configuration > Port Options, and then selecting USB Port. - However, if there are two optical devices, and the first optical device does not boot (either because it will be enabled in...optical device. To enable a NIC device, select System Configuration > Boot Options, and then select PXE Internal NIC boot. 4. To enable bootable media in USB drives or in order to use a pointing device or the arrow keys to a Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE) or Remote Program Load (RPL) server without...
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... Setup and if booting from a CD-ROM drive with the NIC. ● Drives in an optional docking device (select models only) are treated like external USB devices in the boot order.
... Setup and if booting from a CD-ROM drive with the NIC. ● Drives in an optional docking device (select models only) are treated like external USB devices in the boot order.
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... 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 password 53 DriveLock...
... 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 password 53 DriveLock...
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... 21 initiated during critical battery level 26 initiating 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 wireless 2 Intel Wireless Display 19 Internet connection setup 6 J Java...
... 21 initiated during critical battery level 26 initiating 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 wireless 2 Intel Wireless Display 19 Internet connection setup 6 J Java...
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...HP Connection Manager 4 storing a battery 26 switch, power 20 switchable graphics 29 T temperature 26 testing an AC adapter 28 traveling with the computer 26, 76 tray-load optical drive 45 troubleshooting resources 78 turning off the computer 20 turning wireless devices on or off 4 U unresponsive system 20 USB... cable, connecting 36 USB devices connecting 36 description 35 removing 36 USB hubs 35 USB legacy support 65 user password 52 using external AC power 27 modem 9 power meter 22 power ...
...HP Connection Manager 4 storing a battery 26 switch, power 20 switchable graphics 29 T temperature 26 testing an AC adapter 28 traveling with the computer 26, 76 tray-load optical drive 45 troubleshooting resources 78 turning off the computer 20 turning wireless devices on or off 4 U unresponsive system 20 USB... cable, connecting 36 USB devices connecting 36 description 35 removing 36 USB hubs 35 USB legacy support 65 user password 52 using external AC power 27 modem 9 power meter 22 power ...