HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... 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. The latest device driver versions address multiple known issues that are released to address known issues. Intel Matrix Storage Manager Driver provides support for notebook PC models that could affect hard disk drive performance and reliability. Updates to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver are configured...
... 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. The latest device driver versions address multiple known issues that are released to address known issues. Intel Matrix Storage Manager Driver provides support for notebook PC models that could affect hard disk drive performance and reliability. Updates to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver are configured...
HP SpectreXT Maintenance and Service Guide
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... volume before using headphones, earbuds, or a headset. NOTE: When a device is connected to the display and other unneeded components. ● Off: The computer is being accessed. NOTE: Be sure that the device cable has a 4-conductor connector that supports both audio-out (headphone) and audio-in the Sleep state, which is enabled at the factory. Also connects an optional headset microphone. Right side Component (1) Power light (2) Hard drive light (3) Audio-out (headphone) jack/Audio-in (microphone) jack (4) Digital Media Slot (5) USB 2.0 charging port...
... volume before using headphones, earbuds, or a headset. NOTE: When a device is connected to the display and other unneeded components. ● Off: The computer is being accessed. NOTE: Be sure that the device cable has a 4-conductor connector that supports both audio-out (headphone) and audio-in the Sleep state, which is enabled at the factory. Also connects an optional headset microphone. Right side Component (1) Power light (2) Hard drive light (3) Audio-out (headphone) jack/Audio-in (microphone) jack (4) Digital Media Slot (5) USB 2.0 charging port...
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... as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and printer). NOTE: Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility. Use the arrow keys to select System Configuration > Language, and then press enter. 3. When a confirmation prompt with Setup Utility only if USB legacy support is enabled. To save your language selected is displayed at the bottom of Setup Utility 1. Press f10 to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter. Setup Utility includes settings for Startup Menu" message is displayed, press enter. 5. 5 Setup Utility (BIOS...
... as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and printer). NOTE: Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility. Use the arrow keys to select System Configuration > Language, and then press enter. 3. When a confirmation prompt with Setup Utility only if USB legacy support is enabled. To save your language selected is displayed at the bottom of Setup Utility 1. Press f10 to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter. Setup Utility includes settings for Startup Menu" message is displayed, press enter. 5. 5 Setup Utility (BIOS...
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Turn on the HP website. NOTE: Your password settings and security settings are not changed when you need to select Exit, select Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. 66 Chapter 5 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Updating the BIOS Updated versions of the screen. 2. Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. or - Then use the arrow keys to know the version...
Turn on the HP website. NOTE: Your password settings and security settings are not changed when you need to select Exit, select Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. 66 Chapter 5 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Updating the BIOS Updated versions of the screen. 2. Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. or - Then use the arrow keys to know the version...
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... the screen reports a successful installation, you are displayed on the screen after it to the BIOS version currently installed on -screen instructions to download your hard drive designation. From the Start screen, type e, and then select File Explorer. 2. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any instructions that has an .exe extension (for HP updates now. 3. Follow the on your computer. Click your selection to the hard drive. Using Setup Utility 67 Follow any device, cable...
... the screen reports a successful installation, you are displayed on the screen after it to the BIOS version currently installed on -screen instructions to download your hard drive designation. From the Start screen, type e, and then select File Explorer. 2. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any instructions that has an .exe extension (for HP updates now. 3. Follow the on your computer. Click your selection to the hard drive. Using Setup Utility 67 Follow any device, cable...
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... drivers, software, and utilities from starting correctly. ● f11 recovery tools: You can use Windows Backup and Restore to recover information you have created and any software installed on the computer are not listed, you must purchase Windows 8 operating system media to reboot the computer and repair the operating system. If possible, back up your information using the Windows 8 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery media (both purchased separately). From the Start screen, type c, and then select Computer. Select Troubleshoot...
... drivers, software, and utilities from starting correctly. ● f11 recovery tools: You can use Windows Backup and Restore to recover information you have created and any software installed on the computer are not listed, you must purchase Windows 8 operating system media to reboot the computer and repair the operating system. If possible, back up your information using the Windows 8 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery media (both purchased separately). From the Start screen, type c, and then select Computer. Select Troubleshoot...
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... computer to display the charms. 2. Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery When your computer is important to you. To access HP Support Assistant on the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app. screen instructions. Press and hold f11 as you wish to retain. IMPORTANT: Refresh removes any personal information you press the power button. 2. To use the f11 key: 1. To access HP Support Assistant on the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant...
... computer to display the charms. 2. Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery When your computer is important to you. To access HP Support Assistant on the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app. screen instructions. Press and hold f11 as you wish to retain. IMPORTANT: Refresh removes any personal information you press the power button. 2. To use the f11 key: 1. To access HP Support Assistant on the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant...
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... 27 H hard drive precautions 25 product description 1 removal 35 spare part numbers 19, 35 hard drive light 10 hard drive recovery 73 hard drive, spare part numbers 17 HDMI port, identifying 9 I integrated webcam light, identifying 3 internal display switch, identifying 3 internal microphones, identifying 3 J jacks audio-out (headphone) 10 network 9 RJ-45 (network) 9 K keyboard product description 2 removal 59 spare part numbers 15, 59 keyboard backlight 7 keys action 6 esc 6 fn 6 Windows applications 6 Windows button 6 L left TouchPad button 8 lights AC adapter 11 caps lock 8 hard drive 10...
... 27 H hard drive precautions 25 product description 1 removal 35 spare part numbers 19, 35 hard drive light 10 hard drive recovery 73 hard drive, spare part numbers 17 HDMI port, identifying 9 I integrated webcam light, identifying 3 internal display switch, identifying 3 internal microphones, identifying 3 J jacks audio-out (headphone) 10 network 9 RJ-45 (network) 9 K keyboard product description 2 removal 59 spare part numbers 15, 59 keyboard backlight 7 keys action 6 esc 6 fn 6 Windows applications 6 Windows button 6 L left TouchPad button 8 lights AC adapter 11 caps lock 8 hard drive 10...
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... audio 1 chipset 1 display panel 1 Ethernet 1 external media cards 1 graphics 1 hard drives 1 keyboard 2 memory module 1 microphone 1 operating system 2 pointing device 2 ports 2 power requirements 2 processors 1 product name 1 serviceability 2 video 1 wireless 1 product name 1, 29 product number 29 R recovery 74 recovery partition 73 recycle computer 74 refresh 74 removal/replacement preliminaries 24 procedures 28 remove everything and reinstall Windows 74 reset computer 74 steps 74 restoring the hard drive 73 right TouchPad button 8 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 9 RTC battery removal...
... audio 1 chipset 1 display panel 1 Ethernet 1 external media cards 1 graphics 1 hard drives 1 keyboard 2 memory module 1 microphone 1 operating system 2 pointing device 2 ports 2 power requirements 2 processors 1 product name 1 serviceability 2 video 1 wireless 1 product name 1, 29 product number 29 R recovery 74 recovery partition 73 recycle computer 74 refresh 74 removal/replacement preliminaries 24 procedures 28 remove everything and reinstall Windows 74 reset computer 74 steps 74 restoring the hard drive 73 right TouchPad button 8 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 9 RTC battery removal...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... know your computer ...4 Finding your hardware and software information 4 Locating hardware ...4 Locating software ...4 Right side ...5 Left side ...7 Rear ...8 Display ...9 Top ...10 TouchPad ...10 Lights ...11 Button, speakers, and other components 12 Keys ...14 Bottom ...15 Labels ...16 3 Connecting to a network ...18 Connecting to a wireless network ...18 Using the wireless controls 18 Using the wireless button 18 Using operating system controls 19 Using a WLAN ...19 Using an Internet service provider 19 Setting up a WLAN 20 Configuring a wireless router 20 Protecting your WLAN 20...
... know your computer ...4 Finding your hardware and software information 4 Locating hardware ...4 Locating software ...4 Right side ...5 Left side ...7 Rear ...8 Display ...9 Top ...10 TouchPad ...10 Lights ...11 Button, speakers, and other components 12 Keys ...14 Bottom ...15 Labels ...16 3 Connecting to a network ...18 Connecting to a wireless network ...18 Using the wireless controls 18 Using the wireless button 18 Using operating system controls 19 Using a WLAN ...19 Using an Internet service provider 19 Setting up a WLAN 20 Configuring a wireless router 20 Protecting your WLAN 20...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... Windows updates 67 Installing HP and third-party software updates 67 Securing your wireless network ...67 Backing up your software applications and information 67 Using an optional security cable lock 68 10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics 69 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ...69 Updating the BIOS ...69 Determining the BIOS version 69 Downloading a BIOS update 70 Using System Diagnostics ...71 11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ...72 Creating recovery media and backups 73 Creating HP Recovery media 74 Restore and recovery ...75 Using Windows Refresh for quick...
... Windows updates 67 Installing HP and third-party software updates 67 Securing your wireless network ...67 Backing up your software applications and information 67 Using an optional security cable lock 68 10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics 69 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ...69 Updating the BIOS ...69 Determining the BIOS version 69 Downloading a BIOS update 70 Using System Diagnostics ...71 11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ...72 Creating recovery media and backups 73 Creating HP Recovery media 74 Restore and recovery ...75 Using Windows Refresh for quick...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... a password to a network, manage wireless networks, and diagnose and repair network problems. To use operating system controls: 1. Using a WLAN With a WLAN device, you can access a wireless local area network (WLAN), which allows several wireless and wired computers to the modem, and test the Internet service. Connecting to turn on or turn off the wireless devices simultaneously. Because the wireless devices are enabled at the factory, you can use the wireless button to a wireless network 19 NOTE: Your ISP will help set up the modem, install a network cable...
... a password to a network, manage wireless networks, and diagnose and repair network problems. To use operating system controls: 1. Using a WLAN With a WLAN device, you can access a wireless local area network (WLAN), which allows several wireless and wired computers to the modem, and test the Internet service. Connecting to turn on or turn off the wireless devices simultaneously. Because the wireless devices are enabled at the factory, you can use the wireless button to a wireless network 19 NOTE: Your ISP will help set up the modem, install a network cable...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... opening Setup Utility (BIOS), and then follow the instructions at the factory. f3 Increases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold down the key. TIP: The Windows logo key on the country or region, your computer. Using the keys Your computer has different ways to quickly access information or perform functions with the appropriate action key. f4 Switches the screen image between display devices connected to support. CAUTION: Use extreme care when making changes...
... opening Setup Utility (BIOS), and then follow the instructions at the factory. f3 Increases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold down the key. TIP: The Windows logo key on the country or region, your computer. Using the keys Your computer has different ways to quickly access information or perform functions with the appropriate action key. f4 Switches the screen image between display devices connected to support. CAUTION: Use extreme care when making changes...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... your computer manually at least once a month. From the Start screen, type disk, select Settings, and then select Defragment and optimize your computer. Follow the on -screen instructions. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you can scratch the computer. Cleaning the display, sides, and cover Gently wipe the display using the following cleaning products to aid in good working condition. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for...
... your computer manually at least once a month. From the Start screen, type disk, select Settings, and then select Defragment and optimize your computer. Follow the on -screen instructions. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you can scratch the computer. Cleaning the display, sides, and cover Gently wipe the display using the following cleaning products to aid in good working condition. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... Setting Windows passwords Password User password Administrator password Function Protects access to computer contents. Protects administrator-level access to a Windows user account. NOTE: The administrator password can be entered each time you access Setup Utility (BIOS). ● If you enter the power-on password is not interchangeable with an administrator password set in place of the power-on password. NOTE: Your administrator password is not displayed as screen-saver passwords, from the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. NOTE: This password...
... Setting Windows passwords Password User password Administrator password Function Protects access to computer contents. Protects administrator-level access to a Windows user account. NOTE: The administrator password can be entered each time you access Setup Utility (BIOS). ● If you enter the power-on password is not interchangeable with an administrator password set in place of the power-on password. NOTE: Your administrator password is not displayed as screen-saver passwords, from the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. NOTE: This password...
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..., as you regularly update the software and drivers that were originally installed on your wireless network, always enable security features. Securing your wireless network When you set up , restoring, and recovering on page 72. Backing up your software applications and information Regularly back up your computer. Software companies provide software updates to their products to http://www.hp.com/support. Installing software updates 67 Installing Windows updates Updates to receive automatic update notifications when they are...
..., as you regularly update the software and drivers that were originally installed on your wireless network, always enable security features. Securing your wireless network When you set up , restoring, and recovering on page 72. Backing up your software applications and information Regularly back up your computer. Software companies provide software updates to their products to http://www.hp.com/support. Installing software updates 67 Installing Windows updates Updates to receive automatic update notifications when they are...
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... the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. At the download area, follow these steps: a. Make a note of the path to the location on -screen instructions. 4. You will need this path when you connect your hard drive designation. If no instructions are ready to install the update. From the Start screen, type e, and then select File Explorer. 2. Click your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates...
... the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. At the download area, follow these steps: a. Make a note of the path to the location on -screen instructions. 4. You will need this path when you connect your hard drive designation. If no instructions are ready to install the update. From the Start screen, type e, and then select File Explorer. 2. Click your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates...
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... the replacement drive. For more information and steps for installation through the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option in HP Recovery Manager. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ● If you need to restore your computer using HP Recovery Manager on page 76. ● If you can use the Factory Reset option of HP Recovery media to restore the factory image to restore without losing any personal information, Windows System Restore is an option. See Using Windows Refresh for quick...
... the replacement drive. For more information and steps for installation through the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option in HP Recovery Manager. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ● If you need to restore your computer using HP Recovery Manager on page 76. ● If you can use the Factory Reset option of HP Recovery media to restore the factory image to restore without losing any personal information, Windows System Restore is an option. See Using Windows Refresh for quick...
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... software and information 67 backlight action key, identifying 42 backups 72 bass settings hot key 43 battery discharging 50 low battery levels 50 battery information, finding 49 battery power 49 Beats Audio 30, 43 Beats Audio Control Panel 30 Beats Audio hot key 30 best practices 1 BIOS determining version 69 downloading an update 70 updating 69 Bluetooth device 18, 21 Bluetooth label 17 boot order changing HP Recovery Manager 79 bottom 16 buttons left TouchPad 10 power 13 right TouchPad 10 TouchPad on/off 10 C cables USB 57 caps lock light...
... software and information 67 backlight action key, identifying 42 backups 72 bass settings hot key 43 battery discharging 50 low battery levels 50 battery information, finding 49 battery power 49 Beats Audio 30, 43 Beats Audio Control Panel 30 Beats Audio hot key 30 best practices 1 BIOS determining version 69 downloading an update 70 updating 69 Bluetooth device 18, 21 Bluetooth label 17 boot order changing HP Recovery Manager 79 bottom 16 buttons left TouchPad 10 power 13 right TouchPad 10 TouchPad on/off 10 C cables USB 57 caps lock light...
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... fn 14 P passwords Setup Utility (BIOS) 64 Windows 64 pinching TouchPad gesture 36 ports HDMI 7, 24, 31 Intel Wireless Display 32 Intel Wireless Music 32 USB 6, 24 USB 3.0 7, 24 power battery 49 power button, identifying 13 power connector, identifying 6 power lights, identifying 5, 11 product name and number, computer 16 public WLAN connection 21 R recovery 75, 76 discs 74, 78 HP Recovery Manager 77 media 78 starting 78 supported discs 74 system 77 USB flash drive 78 using HP Recovery media 74 recovery media creating 74 creating using HP Recovery Manager 74 recovery partition 78 removing 79...
... fn 14 P passwords Setup Utility (BIOS) 64 Windows 64 pinching TouchPad gesture 36 ports HDMI 7, 24, 31 Intel Wireless Display 32 Intel Wireless Music 32 USB 6, 24 USB 3.0 7, 24 power battery 49 power button, identifying 13 power connector, identifying 6 power lights, identifying 5, 11 product name and number, computer 16 public WLAN connection 21 R recovery 75, 76 discs 74, 78 HP Recovery Manager 77 media 78 starting 78 supported discs 74 system 77 USB flash drive 78 using HP Recovery media 74 recovery media creating 74 creating using HP Recovery Manager 74 recovery partition 78 removing 79...