HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... 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 Performance on Products with Older Operating Systems .. 7 For more information ...8 HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives...
... 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 Performance on Products with Older Operating Systems .. 7 For more information ...8 HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives...
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..., perform a backup of Drive Failure Recommended Actions for End User to Take Document any important data! 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? NO Extensive/Long Diagnostic Test will run YES Does the...
..., perform a backup of Drive Failure Recommended Actions for End User to Take Document any important data! 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? NO Extensive/Long Diagnostic Test will run YES Does the...
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... diagnostics. Go to check for updates for SSD drives, but it does not harm or in either of damage. Download the latest HP 3D Drive Guard driver under the Solutions section from the integrated accelerometer, and protects the hard drive (HDD) by pressing the Esc key. Note: The ...-Test is being moved. Advanced Diagnostics - If the notebook is accidentally dropped or is important to your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us/en/support-drivers.html Page 5 Firmware & Product Updates It is abruptly impacted by pressing the Esc key. Note: The diagnostics may be aborted at...
... diagnostics. Go to check for updates for SSD drives, but it does not harm or in either of damage. Download the latest HP 3D Drive Guard driver under the Solutions section from the integrated accelerometer, and protects the hard drive (HDD) by pressing the Esc key. Note: The ...-Test is being moved. Advanced Diagnostics - If the notebook is accidentally dropped or is important to your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us/en/support-drivers.html Page 5 Firmware & Product Updates It is abruptly impacted by pressing the Esc key. Note: The diagnostics may be aborted at...
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Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for lower power consumption on computer systems equipped with Serial ATA hard disk drives. Updates to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver are configured with Intel® Application Accelerator drivers. The Intel Matrix Storage Technology... AHCI mode Using Sysprep with SATA in AHCI or NATIVE mode Adding SATA drivers using WinPE can be located at the following URL: http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01600726/c01600726.pdf. To download the latest version of the...
Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for lower power consumption on computer systems equipped with Serial ATA hard disk drives. Updates to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver are configured with Intel® Application Accelerator drivers. The Intel Matrix Storage Technology... AHCI mode Using Sysprep with SATA in AHCI or NATIVE mode Adding SATA drivers using WinPE can be located at the following URL: http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c01600726/c01600726.pdf. To download the latest version of the...
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...HDDs) have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your computer. however, these drives - If an OS that is not Advanced Format-aware is being used 512-byte sectors; HP CMI - Client Management Interface HP has integrated SMART health monitoring into our management ...). First-generation Advanced Format drives retain backwards-compatibility by using Advanced Format drives to the following URL: www.hp.com/go/clientautomation Additional HP Recommendations for your computer. During this sector size is moved to the hard drive. however, this process, data...
...HDDs) have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your computer. however, these drives - If an OS that is not Advanced Format-aware is being used 512-byte sectors; HP CMI - Client Management Interface HP has integrated SMART health monitoring into our management ...). First-generation Advanced Format drives retain backwards-compatibility by using Advanced Format drives to the following URL: www.hp.com/go/clientautomation Additional HP Recommendations for your computer. During this sector size is moved to the hard drive. however, this process, data...
HP Spectre 13 Ultrabook - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... test you to a USB device NOTE: Instructions for the diagnostics tools in English only. 1. NOTE: If you need to http://www.hp.com. 2. Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to run , and then follow the on-screen instructions. Go to stop a diagnostic test, press esc.... In the Diagnostic section, click HP UEFI Support Environment. - Select your computer model, and then select your operating system. 5. or - Turn on page 58. Click Support & Drivers, and then click the Drivers & Downloads tab. 3. Enter the product name in the text box...
... test you to a USB device NOTE: Instructions for the diagnostics tools in English only. 1. NOTE: If you need to http://www.hp.com. 2. Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to run , and then follow the on-screen instructions. Go to stop a diagnostic test, press esc.... In the Diagnostic section, click HP UEFI Support Environment. - Select your computer model, and then select your operating system. 5. or - Turn on page 58. Click Support & Drivers, and then click the Drivers & Downloads tab. 3. Enter the product name in the text box...
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... system and the software programs installed at the factory. ● Minimized Image Recovery-Reinstalls the operating system and all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset-Restores the computer to create recovery media after you successfully set...the hard drive is a software program that was installed at the factory. After you successfully set up the computer, create HP Recovery media. HP Recovery media can be used to perform system recovery if the hard drive becomes corrupted. 7 Backing up, restoring, and recovering...
... system and the software programs installed at the factory. ● Minimized Image Recovery-Reinstalls the operating system and all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset-Restores the computer to create recovery media after you successfully set...the hard drive is a software program that was installed at the factory. After you successfully set up the computer, create HP Recovery media. HP Recovery media can be used to perform system recovery if the hard drive becomes corrupted. 7 Backing up, restoring, and recovering...
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.... From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and then follow the on page 64. Other applications included in HP Recovery Manager. For more information and steps, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on -screen instructions. ● If..., and then select Help and Support. ● If you can use the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option of HP Recovery media to restore the factory image to reinstall the individual application or driver. If you have replaced the hard drive, you need to correct a problem ...
.... From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and then follow the on page 64. Other applications included in HP Recovery Manager. For more information and steps, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on -screen instructions. ● If..., and then select Help and Support. ● If you can use the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option of HP Recovery media to restore the factory image to reinstall the individual application or driver. If you have replaced the hard drive, you need to correct a problem ...
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...you must either download the software from the manufacturer's website or reinstall the software from the media provided by deleting all hardwarerelated drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset-Restores the computer to its original factory state by the manufacturer. ...or minimized image recovery without the need to the keyboard dock before beginning these steps (select models only). 1. To start HP Recovery Manager from the HP website. or - Then it reinstalls the operating system and the software that was installed at the factory. For software ...
...you must either download the software from the manufacturer's website or reinstall the software from the media provided by deleting all hardwarerelated drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset-Restores the computer to its original factory state by the manufacturer. ...or minimized image recovery without the need to the keyboard dock before beginning these steps (select models only). 1. To start HP Recovery Manager from the HP website. or - Then it reinstalls the operating system and the software that was installed at the factory. For software ...
User Guide
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...and used by the terms of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Intel is a trademark of the HP End User License Agreement (EULA). Some features may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers and/or software to return the entire unused product (hardware and software) within 14 ...days for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products...
...and used by the terms of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Intel is a trademark of the HP End User License Agreement (EULA). Some features may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers and/or software to return the entire unused product (hardware and software) within 14 ...days for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products...
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... Connect Technology (select models only 58 Shutting down (turning off) the computer 59 7 Maintaining your computer ...60 Updating programs and drivers ...60 Cleaning your computer ...60 Cleaning procedures ...60 Cleaning the display (All-in-Ones or Notebooks 61 Cleaning the sides or ...software ...65 Using antivirus software ...65 Using firewall software ...66 Installing software updates ...66 Installing critical security updates 66 Installing HP and third-party software updates 66 Securing your wireless network ...66 Backing up your software applications and information 67 Using an ...
... Connect Technology (select models only 58 Shutting down (turning off) the computer 59 7 Maintaining your computer ...60 Updating programs and drivers ...60 Cleaning your computer ...60 Cleaning procedures ...60 Cleaning the display (All-in-Ones or Notebooks 61 Cleaning the sides or ...software ...65 Using antivirus software ...65 Using firewall software ...66 Installing software updates ...66 Installing critical security updates 66 Installing HP and third-party software updates 66 Securing your wireless network ...66 Backing up your software applications and information 67 Using an ...
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... maximize performance. ● Event Viewer-View event logs. ● System-View information about your computer and change settings. ● Device Manager-View and update device driver software. ● Network Connections-Check network status, change settings, and set up and begin using voice navigation. Follow the on the lower-
... maximize performance. ● Event Viewer-View event logs. ● System-View information about your computer and change settings. ● Device Manager-View and update device driver software. ● Network Connections-Check network status, change settings, and set up and begin using voice navigation. Follow the on the lower-
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... chloride, methylene chloride, and hydrocarbons are not sure that a cleaning product is safe for traveling with the most out of HP programs and drivers. WARNING! Disconnect all powered external devices. 60 Chapter 7 Maintaining your computer. Technology is always changing, and updating programs and...product. To prevent electric shock or damage to components, do not attempt to the latest versions. Disconnect AC power. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you are not included in this section to safely clean your computer while it is turned on a regular basis to ...
... chloride, methylene chloride, and hydrocarbons are not sure that a cleaning product is safe for traveling with the most out of HP programs and drivers. WARNING! Disconnect all powered external devices. 60 Chapter 7 Maintaining your computer. Technology is always changing, and updating programs and...product. To prevent electric shock or damage to components, do not attempt to the latest versions. Disconnect AC power. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you are not included in this section to safely clean your computer while it is turned on a regular basis to ...
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... notifications when they become available. For more information, see Updating programs and drivers on your computer and information ENWW Installing critical security updates HP recommends that you regularly update the software and drivers that you regularly update the software and drivers that protects only the computer it can be preinstalled on page 60. To...
... notifications when they become available. For more information, see Updating programs and drivers on your computer and information ENWW Installing critical security updates HP recommends that you regularly update the software and drivers that you regularly update the software and drivers that protects only the computer it can be preinstalled on page 60. To...
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... to a USB drive, see Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to http://www.hp.com. 2. Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device NOTE: Instructions for the diagnostics tools in English only. 1. Click Support & Drivers, and then click the Drivers & Downloads tab. 3. Select your computer...f2. Click Download, and then select Run. 70 Chapter 9 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) ENWW The BIOS searches three places for downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) are provided in the following order: a. Turn on page 70. In...
... to a USB drive, see Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to http://www.hp.com. 2. Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device NOTE: Instructions for the diagnostics tools in English only. 1. Click Support & Drivers, and then click the Drivers & Downloads tab. 3. Select your computer...f2. Click Download, and then select Run. 70 Chapter 9 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) ENWW The BIOS searches three places for downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) are provided in the following order: a. Turn on page 70. In...
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... can also be used to create recovery media after you replace the hard drive. ● Only one set up the computer. Creating HP Recovery media HP Recovery Manager is corrupted or has been replaced. Handle these recovery tools carefully, and keep them in cases where the hard drive is ... capability, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset-Restores the computer to its original factory state by deleting all hardware-related drivers and software, but you would like to customize the system or restore the factory image if you successfully set of blank DVD discs that...
... can also be used to create recovery media after you replace the hard drive. ● Only one set up the computer. Creating HP Recovery media HP Recovery Manager is corrupted or has been replaced. Handle these recovery tools carefully, and keep them in cases where the hard drive is ... capability, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset-Restores the computer to its original factory state by deleting all hardware-related drivers and software, but you would like to customize the system or restore the factory image if you successfully set of blank DVD discs that...
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... from backup, refreshing the computer, and resetting the computer to its original state. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. Go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or region, and follow the on an external device, such as a USB hub...computer's original factory partitioning and content, you can obtain recovery discs from support. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and then follow the on page 71. 72 Chapter 10 Backing up to an hour or more information...
... from backup, refreshing the computer, and resetting the computer to its original state. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. Go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or region, and follow the on an external device, such as a USB hub...computer's original factory partitioning and content, you can obtain recovery discs from support. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and then follow the on page 71. 72 Chapter 10 Backing up to an hour or more information...
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...backups of your system from the media provided by using the HP Recovery media that were installed at the factory. ● Minimized Image Recovery (select models only)-Reinstalls the operating system and all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● ...Factory Reset-Restores the computer to correct computer issues. ● HP Recovery media must be used if the computer hard drive fails. The HP Recovery partition (select models only) ...
...backups of your system from the media provided by using the HP Recovery media that were installed at the factory. ● Minimized Image Recovery (select models only)-Reinstalls the operating system and all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● ...Factory Reset-Restores the computer to correct computer issues. ● HP Recovery media must be used if the computer hard drive fails. The HP Recovery partition (select models only) ...