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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... any important data! YES Does the drive fail the Diagnostic test? Does Operating System recognize drive? 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?
... any important data! YES Does the drive fail the Diagnostic test? Does Operating System recognize drive? 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?
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... installed to fail. Note: The diagnostics may be found at any newer HDD firmware updates or other HDD related product drivers for your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us /en/support.html to reduce the risk of the tests, the process halts and a Failure ID or ... product updates. This diagnostic routine detects any faults and issues that can be aborted at http://welcome.hp.com/country/us /en/support-drivers.html Page 5 Download the latest HP 3D Drive Guard driver under the Solutions section from the integrated accelerometer, and protects the hard drive (HDD) by pressing ...
... installed to fail. Note: The diagnostics may be found at any newer HDD firmware updates or other HDD related product drivers for your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us /en/support.html to reduce the risk of the tests, the process halts and a Failure ID or ... product updates. This diagnostic routine detects any faults and issues that can be aborted at http://welcome.hp.com/country/us /en/support-drivers.html Page 5 Download the latest HP 3D Drive Guard driver under the Solutions section from the integrated accelerometer, and protects the hard drive (HDD) by pressing ...
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... Native Mode is a storage interface technology that could affect hard disk drive performance and reliability. Page 6 Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that are released to address known issues. The Intel Matrix Storage Technology solution technology provides improved performance and reliability, as...
... Native Mode is a storage interface technology that could affect hard disk drive performance and reliability. Page 6 Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that are released to address known issues. The Intel Matrix Storage Technology solution technology provides improved performance and reliability, as...
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... is unused for an extended period of the hard drive reading/writing heads is included in all editions of your HP Business Notebook, refer to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for information on a 512-byte sector; As a result, movement of time. eight times larger than current drive technology. also...
... is unused for an extended period of the hard drive reading/writing heads is included in all editions of your HP Business Notebook, refer to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for information on a 512-byte sector; As a result, movement of time. eight times larger than current drive technology. also...
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...
HP Notebook Reference Guide
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...with your computer, either in this guide, select Start > Help and Support > User Guides. For U.S. Finding more information about HP notebook computers. NOTE: Some of the features described in print, on the computer hard drive, or on an optical disc: ●...work habits for the location of your user guides and reference material. ● Getting Started-Contains information about the operating system, drivers, troubleshooting tools, and support. The poster is also available on your computer. It also provides important electrical and mechanical safety information....
...with your computer, either in this guide, select Start > Help and Support > User Guides. For U.S. Finding more information about HP notebook computers. NOTE: Some of the features described in print, on the computer hard drive, or on an optical disc: ●...work habits for the location of your user guides and reference material. ● Getting Started-Contains information about the operating system, drivers, troubleshooting tools, and support. The poster is also available on your computer. It also provides important electrical and mechanical safety information....
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... software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, that 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
... software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, that 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
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Using a serial device (select models only) 39 Using optional external devices NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which is unplugged. 1. Turn on the computer. Connect the device to use, see the manufacturer's instructions. ▲ To connect a... unplug the AC power cord. A USB drive can be added by connecting the drive to the powered USB port on the computer. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be sure that connects optional devices such as a serial modem, mouse, or printer. Some serial devices may require ...
Using a serial device (select models only) 39 Using optional external devices NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which is unplugged. 1. Turn on the computer. Connect the device to use, see the manufacturer's instructions. ▲ To connect a... unplug the AC power cord. A USB drive can be added by connecting the drive to the powered USB port on the computer. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be sure that connects optional devices such as a serial modem, mouse, or printer. Some serial devices may require ...
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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 U.S. For worldwide support, go to http://www.hp.com/go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. 62 Chapter 8 Maintenance support, go /contactHP.
Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you update your programs and drivers on a regular basis with the latest versions. For U.S. For worldwide support, go to http://www.hp.com/go to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. 62 Chapter 8 Maintenance support, go /contactHP.
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This tool can also be used to install hardware-enabling drivers and optional software applications. HP Software Setup utility allows you 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 provides quick access to applications that are not already installed on the computer.
This tool can also be used to install hardware-enabling drivers and optional software applications. HP Software Setup utility allows you 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 provides quick access to applications that are not already installed on the computer.
HP ProtectTools Getting Started
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...Erases only the HP ProtectTools certificate created during initialization of the card. If a proximity card reader is equipped with a specific certificate is connected to log on the specified smart card. Bluetooth If the computer is connected to the computer, if the associated driver from the card..., and then click Apply. NOTE: The computer locks only if the smart card was not used to the computer, if the associated driver from the following types of contactless cards are not available. ▲ Click Apply. The following options: ◦ Initialize the smart card...
...Erases only the HP ProtectTools certificate created during initialization of the card. If a proximity card reader is equipped with a specific certificate is connected to log on the specified smart card. Bluetooth If the computer is connected to the computer, if the associated driver from the card..., and then click Apply. NOTE: The computer locks only if the smart card was not used to the computer, if the associated driver from the following types of contactless cards are not available. ▲ Click Apply. The following options: ◦ Initialize the smart card...
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...and then click Smart card. 3. For more information, see the HP ProtectTools Administrative Console software Help. If a contactless card reader is connected to the computer, if the administrator has installed the associated driver from the manufacturer, and if the administrator has enabled a contactless ...If a proximity card reader is connected to the computer, if the administrator has installed the associated driver from the My Logons 47 Initializing the smart card HP ProtectTools Security Manager can support a number of the smart card should provide tools to install a security...
...and then click Smart card. 3. For more information, see the HP ProtectTools Administrative Console software Help. If a contactless card reader is connected to the computer, if the administrator has installed the associated driver from the manufacturer, and if the administrator has enabled a contactless ...If a proximity card reader is connected to the computer, if the administrator has installed the associated driver from the My Logons 47 Initializing the smart card HP ProtectTools Security Manager can support a number of the smart card should provide tools to install a security...
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... tasks from the backup file. Click Back up your data: 1. To assign a Quick Action to specify a different location. 50 Chapter 5 HP ProtectTools Security Manager You may assign new sounds to receive backed up depends on page 33. 2. For more information, see Opening Security Manager on..., select the check box. 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 your Documents folder. For instance, if you ...
... tasks from the backup file. Click Back up your data: 1. To assign a Quick Action to specify a different location. 50 Chapter 5 HP ProtectTools Security Manager You may assign new sounds to receive backed up depends on page 33. 2. For more information, see Opening Security Manager on..., select the check box. 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 your Documents folder. For instance, if you ...
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...or specific devices. 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 locking. In Windows Vista®, click Start, click Control... Panel, and then click System and Maintenance. - Click Administrative Tools, and then click Services. 3. Starting the background service The first time a new policy is defined and applied, the HP...
...or specific devices. 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 locking. In Windows Vista®, click Start, click Control... Panel, and then click System and Maintenance. - Click Administrative Tools, and then click Services. 3. Starting the background service The first time a new policy is defined and applied, the HP...
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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...
Getting Started HP Notebook
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...service door 34 Replacing or upgrading the hard drive 35 Removing the hard drive ...35 Installing a hard drive ...37 Updating programs and drivers ...38 Cleaning your computer ...39 Cleaning products ...39 Cleaning procedures ...39 Cleaning the display 39 Cleaning the sides and cover 39 Cleaning... the TouchPad and keyboard 40 6 Backup and recovery ...41 Creating recovery media with HP Recovery Disc Creator 42 Creating recovery media ...42 Backing up your information ...42 Performing a system recovery ...43 Using the Windows recovery ...
...service door 34 Replacing or upgrading the hard drive 35 Removing the hard drive ...35 Installing a hard drive ...37 Updating programs and drivers ...38 Cleaning your computer ...39 Cleaning products ...39 Cleaning procedures ...39 Cleaning the display 39 Cleaning the sides and cover 39 Cleaning... the TouchPad and keyboard 40 6 Backup and recovery ...41 Creating recovery media with HP Recovery Disc Creator 42 Creating recovery media ...42 Backing up your information ...42 Performing a system recovery ...43 Using the Windows recovery ...
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... the computer ● How to update the software ● How to install certain components ● How to http://www.hp.com/go/ contactHP. Resources For information about Setup Instructions poster ● How to set up the computer ● Help to identify...wired and/or 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 U.S. Safety & Comfort Guide To access this guide: ● Battery disposal information ...
... the computer ● How to update the software ● How to install certain components ● How to http://www.hp.com/go/ contactHP. Resources For information about Setup Instructions poster ● How to set up the computer ● Help to identify...wired and/or 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 U.S. Safety & Comfort Guide To access this guide: ● Battery disposal information ...
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... the hard drive flat in the hard drive bay (2). 2. Pull the plastic tab (3) toward the center of the computer to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. 38 Chapter 5 Maintenance For worldwide support, go /contactHP. Connect AC power and external devices to the ... latest versions. Connect AC power and external devices to the computer. 7. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you update your programs and drivers on page 34). 5. To install the hard drive for the ProBook: 1. Insert the battery (see Replacing the service door on a regular basis with the ...
... the hard drive flat in the hard drive bay (2). 2. Pull the plastic tab (3) toward the center of the computer to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html. 38 Chapter 5 Maintenance For worldwide support, go /contactHP. Connect AC power and external devices to the ... latest versions. Connect AC power and external devices to the computer. 7. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you update your programs and drivers on page 34). 5. To install the hard drive for the ProBook: 1. Insert the battery (see Replacing the service door on a regular basis with the ...
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...DVD-R DL, or DVD±RW. Creating recovery media with HP Recovery Disc Creator HP Recovery Disc Creator is as good as follows: ● Windows DVD-Installs the operating system without additional drivers or applications. Backing up your information Recovery after software setup, ...you are used to create that the HP Software Setup utility installs drivers and applications. You can be available. 1. Note the ...
...DVD-R DL, or DVD±RW. Creating recovery media with HP Recovery Disc Creator HP Recovery Disc Creator is as good as follows: ● Windows DVD-Installs the operating system without additional drivers or applications. Backing up your information Recovery after software setup, ...you are used to create that the HP Software Setup utility installs drivers and applications. You can be available. 1. Note the ...