HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... for Microsoft Windows installations 7 Hard Drive Mounting Bracket ...7 HP CMI - HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and ...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 .....
... for Microsoft Windows installations 7 Hard Drive Mounting Bracket ...7 HP CMI - HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and ...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 .....
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... that have occurred during POST or when attempting to OS, Software, or other hardware problems) Page 4 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? slow performance (opening and closing apps), lock-ups, Microsoft Blue...
... that have occurred during POST or when attempting to OS, Software, or other hardware problems) Page 4 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? slow performance (opening and closing apps), lock-ups, Microsoft Blue...
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..."parking the heads" to a USB key. Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) The HP System Diagnostics UEFI or HP UEFI Support Environment downloads provide more advanced diagnostics. Download the latest HP 3D Drive Guard driver under the Solutions section from the integrated accelerometer, and protects the hard drive (HDD... combined into one. Note: The f2 Self-Test is displayed. Go to your product Software & Drivers download page to obtain: http://welcome.hp.com/country/us /en/support-drivers.html Note: The 3D Drive Guard is not needed for certain OEM drives and/or special product ...
..."parking the heads" to a USB key. Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) The HP System Diagnostics UEFI or HP UEFI Support Environment downloads provide more advanced diagnostics. Download the latest HP 3D Drive Guard driver under the Solutions section from the integrated accelerometer, and protects the hard drive (HDD... combined into one. Note: The f2 Self-Test is displayed. Go to your product Software & Drivers download page to obtain: http://welcome.hp.com/country/us /en/support-drivers.html Note: The 3D Drive Guard is not needed for certain OEM drives and/or special product ...
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...released to address known issues. To download the latest version of the Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver: http://www8.hp.com/us/en/support-drivers.html Installing SATA drivers SATA Native Mode is a storage interface technology that could affect hard disk drive performance and... hard disk drives. Page 6 Updates to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver are configured with Intel® Application Accelerator drivers. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for the SATA Advanced Host Controller (AHCI) Interface. The Intel Matrix ...
...released to address known issues. To download the latest version of the Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver: http://www8.hp.com/us/en/support-drivers.html Installing SATA drivers SATA Native Mode is a storage interface technology that could affect hard disk drive performance and... hard disk drives. Page 6 Updates to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver are configured with Intel® Application Accelerator drivers. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for the SATA Advanced Host Controller (AHCI) Interface. The Intel Matrix ...
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... 512e drives - 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 the latest releases. Install and maintain a virus protection program to prevent failures due to viruses. ... use an Advanced Format drive. however, these drives - If an OS that do not have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your computer. For more information, refer to contiguous space. As a result, movement of the hard drive reading/writing ...
... 512e drives - 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 the latest releases. Install and maintain a virus protection program to prevent failures due to viruses. ... use an Advanced Format drive. however, these drives - If an OS that do not have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your computer. For more information, refer to contiguous space. As a result, movement of the hard drive reading/writing ...
HP Spectre 13 Ultrabook - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... text box, and then click Go. 4. Connected USB drive NOTE: To download the HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) tool to a USB drive, see Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to http://www.hp.com. 2. Click Support & Drivers, and then click the Drivers & Downloads tab. 3. Click Download, and then select Run. 58 Chapter 5 Using Setup Utility...
... text box, and then click Go. 4. Connected USB drive NOTE: To download the HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) tool to a USB drive, see Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to http://www.hp.com. 2. Click Support & Drivers, and then click the Drivers & Downloads tab. 3. Click Download, and then select Run. 58 Chapter 5 Using Setup Utility...
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...is a software program that were 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 perform system recovery if the hard drive ...Then it reinstalls the operating system and the software that was installed at the factory, and then configures the settings for the programs. HP 62 Chapter 7 Backing up the computer. After you successfully set up , restoring, and recovering This chapter provides information about the following...
...is a software program that were 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 perform system recovery if the hard drive ...Then it reinstalls the operating system and the software that was installed at the factory, and then configures the settings for the programs. HP 62 Chapter 7 Backing up the computer. After you successfully set up , restoring, and recovering This chapter provides information about the following...
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...options for recovering your situation and level of expertise: ● Windows offers several options for installation through the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option in HP Recovery Manager. Choose the method that you have not already created recovery media, see Recovering using the... its original state. For more information, see Removing the HP Recovery partition on page 64. ● If you need to correct a problem with a preinstalled application or driver, use the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option of HP Recovery media to restore the factory image to the replacement ...
...options for recovering your situation and level of expertise: ● Windows offers several options for installation through the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option in HP Recovery Manager. Choose the method that you have not already created recovery media, see Recovering using the... its original state. For more information, see Removing the HP Recovery partition on page 64. ● If you need to correct a problem with a preinstalled application or driver, use the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option of HP Recovery media to restore the factory image to the replacement ...
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...'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. ● Recovery through HP Recovery Manager should be used as you must be used if the computer...
...'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. ● Recovery through HP Recovery Manager should be used as you must be used if the computer...
User Guide
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... used by the terms of Intel Corporation in all features are common to change without notice. The information contained herein is a U.S. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Not all editions of Windows functionality. This computer may not be bound by Hewlett...-Packard Company under license. Windows is subject to most models. Some features may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers and/or software to be available on this computer, you do not accept these license terms, your computer. If you agree to ...
... used by the terms of Intel Corporation in all features are common to change without notice. The information contained herein is a U.S. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Not all editions of Windows functionality. This computer may not be bound by Hewlett...-Packard Company under license. Windows is subject to most models. Some features may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers and/or software to be available on this computer, you do not accept these license terms, your computer. If you agree to ...
User Guide
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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 ...
User Guide
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... social networking sites. Using Dragon voice recognition software and the integrated microphone on your computer and change settings. ● Device Manager-View and update device driver software. ● Network Connections-Check network status, change programs on your computer. ● Mobility Center-Adjust commonly used mobile PC settings. ● Power Options-Conserve...
... social networking sites. Using Dragon voice recognition software and the integrated microphone on your computer and change settings. ● Device Manager-View and update device driver software. ● Network Connections-Check network status, change programs on your computer. ● Mobility Center-Adjust commonly used mobile PC settings. ● Power Options-Conserve...
User Guide
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...cloth wipes CAUTION: Avoid strong cleaning solvents that you update your programs and drivers on . In addition, register to keep your computer in this section to download the latest versions of HP programs and drivers. Turn off the computer. 7 Maintaining your computer It is important to ...perform regular maintenance to receive automatic update notifications when they become available. Go to http://www.hp.com/support to safely clean your ...
...cloth wipes CAUTION: Avoid strong cleaning solvents that you update your programs and drivers on . In addition, register to keep your computer in this section to download the latest versions of HP programs and drivers. Turn off the computer. 7 Maintaining your computer It is important to ...perform regular maintenance to receive automatic update notifications when they become available. Go to http://www.hp.com/support to safely clean your ...
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...select the HP Support Assistant app. Installing critical security updates HP recommends that you regularly update the software and drivers that you set of both hardware and software. Installing HP and third-party software updates HP recommends that you regularly update the software and drivers that protects... on the network. For more information, see Protecting your WLAN on page 60. For more information, see Updating programs and drivers on page 19. 66 Chapter 8 Securing your choice in order to receive automatic update notifications when they become available. There are...
...select the HP Support Assistant app. Installing critical security updates HP recommends that you regularly update the software and drivers that you set of both hardware and software. Installing HP and third-party software updates HP recommends that you regularly update the software and drivers that protects... on the network. For more information, see Protecting your WLAN on page 60. For more information, see Updating programs and drivers on page 19. 66 Chapter 8 Securing your choice in order to receive automatic update notifications when they become available. There are...
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... in English only. 1. Select your computer model, and then select your operating system. 5. Click Support & Drivers, and then click the Drivers & Downloads tab. 3. In the Diagnostic section, click HP UEFI Support Environment. - NOTE: If you want to a USB device on or restart the computer, quickly press... esc, and then press f2. Hard drive c. Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB ...
... in English only. 1. Select your computer model, and then select your operating system. 5. Click Support & Drivers, and then click the Drivers & Downloads tab. 3. In the Diagnostic section, click HP UEFI Support Environment. - NOTE: If you want to a USB device on or restart the computer, quickly press... esc, and then press f2. Hard drive c. Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB ...
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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 you would like to its original factory state by deleting all information from the hard drive and re-creating the... partitions. This step creates a backup of personal information. Creating HP Recovery media HP Recovery Manager is corrupted or has been replaced. 10 Backing up the computer. After you successfully set up , restoring, and ...
... system and the software programs installed at the factory. ● Minimized Image Recovery-Reinstalls the operating system and all hardware-related drivers and software, but you would like to its original factory state by deleting all information from the hard drive and re-creating the... partitions. This step creates a backup of personal information. Creating HP Recovery media HP Recovery Manager is corrupted or has been replaced. 10 Backing up the computer. After you successfully set up , restoring, and ...
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... you can choose the System Recovery option from the HP Recovery partition (select models only) or use the HP Recovery media that best matches your situation and level of HP Recovery Manager to reinstall the individual application or driver. If you ever need to correct a problem with... more . From the Start screen, type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager. 2. If you use the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option of expertise: ● Windows offers several options for recovering your system. HP Recovery Manager will be prompted to continue, and the remaining discs will...
... you can choose the System Recovery option from the HP Recovery partition (select models only) or use the HP Recovery media that best matches your situation and level of HP Recovery Manager to reinstall the individual application or driver. If you ever need to correct a problem with... more . From the Start screen, type recovery, and then select HP Recovery Manager. 2. If you use the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option of expertise: ● Windows offers several options for recovering your system. HP Recovery Manager will be prompted to continue, and the remaining discs will...
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...by deleting all information from the hard drive and re-creating the partitions. For more information, see Creating HP Recovery media on -screen instructions. The HP Recovery partition (select models only) allows System Recovery and Minimized Image Recovery. If you have not already created...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 retain. If you can also find contact...
...by deleting all information from the hard drive and re-creating the partitions. For more information, see Creating HP Recovery media on -screen instructions. The HP Recovery partition (select models only) allows System Recovery and Minimized Image Recovery. If you have not already created...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 retain. If you can also find contact...