HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... drivers to RIS (Remote Installation Service) installation points include: Adding SATA drivers to installation CDs, building an image, and switching to SATA AHCI mode Using Sysprep with Serial ATA hard disk drives. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that could affect hard disk drive performance and reliability. Updates to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver are configured with Intel® Application Accelerator drivers. To download...
... drivers to RIS (Remote Installation Service) installation points include: Adding SATA drivers to installation CDs, building an image, and switching to SATA AHCI mode Using Sysprep with Serial ATA hard disk drives. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that could affect hard disk drive performance and reliability. Updates to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver are configured with Intel® Application Accelerator drivers. To download...
HP SpectreXT Maintenance and Service Guide
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... about different types of personal injury, adjust the volume before using headphones, earbuds, or a headset. 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 Description ● White: The computer is on. ● Blinking white: The computer is in (microphone). Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or a television audio cable. Supports the following digital card formats: ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ●...
... about different types of personal injury, adjust the volume before using headphones, earbuds, or a headset. 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 Description ● White: The computer is on. ● Blinking white: The computer is in (microphone). Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or a television audio cable. Supports the following digital card formats: ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ●...
HP SpectreXT Maintenance and Service Guide
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...Setup Utility only if USB legacy support is enabled. Turn on the system (such as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and printer). Use the arrow keys to enter Setup Utility. Your change and exit Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter. Setup Utility includes settings for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2. NOTE: Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility. 5 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Using Setup Utility Setup Utility, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls...
...Setup Utility only if USB legacy support is enabled. Turn on the system (such as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and printer). Use the arrow keys to enter Setup Utility. Your change and exit Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter. Setup Utility includes settings for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2. NOTE: Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility. 5 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Using Setup Utility Setup Utility, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls...
HP SpectreXT Maintenance and Service Guide
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... in Setup Utility NOTE: Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode. To save your changes from the current session: If the Setup Utility menus are already in Setup Utility to the menu display. Exiting Setup Utility ● To exit Setup Utility and save your changes, use the arrow keys 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 system BIOS currently installed. To...
... in Setup Utility NOTE: Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode. To save your changes from the current session: If the Setup Utility menus are already in Setup Utility to the menu display. Exiting Setup Utility ● To exit Setup Utility and save your changes, use the arrow keys 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 system BIOS currently installed. To...
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... earlier, open the folder on -screen instructions. 4. Using Setup Utility 67 Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Follow the on your computer to the hard drive. At the download area, follow these steps: 1. b. From the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. If the update is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Follow the on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION...
... earlier, open the folder on -screen instructions. 4. Using Setup Utility 67 Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Follow the on your computer to the hard drive. At the download area, follow these steps: 1. b. From the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. If the update is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Follow the on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION...
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... Windows 8 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery media (both purchased separately). To recover your files: ● Windows recovery tools: You can use the f11 recovery tools to recover information you must recover your original hard drive image. If possible, check for recovery. 1. From the Start screen, type c, and then select Computer. Follow the on the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up ) your backup, create a system image (select models...
... Windows 8 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery media (both purchased separately). To recover your files: ● Windows recovery tools: You can use the f11 recovery tools to recover information you must recover your original hard drive image. If possible, check for recovery. 1. From the Start screen, type c, and then select Computer. Follow the on the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up ) your backup, create a system image (select models...
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... you press the power button. 2. or - Click Settings. 74 Chapter 7 Backup and recovery To start fresh and keep what you want to display the charms. 2. This option removes all personal data, apps, and settings from the boot options menu. 3. To use the Start screen: 1. IMPORTANT: Refresh removes any personal information you give away or recycle your computer. To access HP Support Assistant on the system at the factory. To access HP Support Assistant on...
... you press the power button. 2. or - Click Settings. 74 Chapter 7 Backup and recovery To start fresh and keep what you want to display the charms. 2. This option removes all personal data, apps, and settings from the boot options menu. 3. To use the Start screen: 1. IMPORTANT: Refresh removes any personal information you give away or recycle your computer. To access HP Support Assistant on the system at the factory. To access HP Support Assistant on...
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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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... 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 33 spare part numbers...
... 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 33 spare part numbers...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... More HP resources ...3 2 Getting to 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...
... More HP resources ...3 2 Getting to 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...
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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... Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. Using operating system controls The Network and Sharing Center allows you to set up a connection or network, connect to a network, manage wireless networks, and diagnose and repair network problems. To use the WLAN device in your wireless router to connect your home, you must connect to a wireless network 19 To purchase Internet service and a modem, contact a local ISP. Because the wireless devices are enabled at the factory, you can use for Internet access. Type network and sharing in a safe...
... Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. Using operating system controls The Network and Sharing Center allows you to set up a connection or network, connect to a network, manage wireless networks, and diagnose and repair network problems. To use the WLAN device in your wireless router to connect your home, you must connect to a wireless network 19 To purchase Internet service and a modem, contact a local ISP. Because the wireless devices are enabled at the factory, you can use for Internet access. Type network and sharing in a safe...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... components might not work well with an alcohol-free glass cleaner. Allow the display to AC power. 2. You may set Disk Defragmenter to free up disk space by deleting unnecessary files 2. From the Start screen, type disk, select Settings, and then select Free up disk space and help the computer run more efficiently. HP recommends defragmenting your computer and external devices helps keep them in removing dirt and debris...
... components might not work well with an alcohol-free glass cleaner. Allow the display to AC power. 2. You may set Disk Defragmenter to free up disk space by deleting unnecessary files 2. From the Start screen, type disk, select Settings, and then select Free up disk space and help the computer run more efficiently. HP recommends defragmenting your computer and external devices helps keep them in removing dirt and debris...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... cannot access Setup Utility (BIOS). NOTE: Your administrator password is not interchangeable with an administrator password set in Windows, nor is it displayed as it is set, entered, changed , or deleted. Setting Windows passwords Password User password Administrator password Function Protects access to computer contents. ● Change your passwords at the first password check before the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed, you must enter the administrator password to access Setup Utility (BIOS). ● Must be entered each time you turn on...
... cannot access Setup Utility (BIOS). NOTE: Your administrator password is not interchangeable with an administrator password set in Windows, nor is it displayed as it is set, entered, changed , or deleted. Setting Windows passwords Password User password Administrator password Function Protects access to computer contents. ● Change your passwords at the first password check before the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed, you must enter the administrator password to access Setup Utility (BIOS). ● Must be entered each time you turn on...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...://www.hp.com/support. From the Start screen, type u, select Settings, and then select Windows Update. ● Run Windows Update monthly thereafter. ● Obtain updates to Windows and other software may have installed third-party software after you can also register to protect them from the Microsoft website and through a virus attack or a software or hardware failure. To download the latest versions, go to correct security problems and improve functionality...
...://www.hp.com/support. From the Start screen, type u, select Settings, and then select Windows Update. ● Run Windows Update monthly thereafter. ● Obtain updates to Windows and other software may have installed third-party software after you can also register to protect them from the Microsoft website and through a virus attack or a software or hardware failure. To download the latest versions, go to correct security problems and improve functionality...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. From the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. BIOS installation procedures vary. Click your hard drive. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep. Follow any instructions that are ready to your hard drive designation. b. You will need this path when you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive. 70 Chapter 10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System...
... not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. From the Start screen, select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. BIOS installation procedures vary. Click your hard drive. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep. Follow any instructions that are ready to your hard drive designation. b. You will need this path when you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive. 70 Chapter 10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... to reset your situation and level of HP Recovery media to restore the factory image to the replacement drive. Windows creates system restore points automatically during a Windows update and other system maintenance events. This option does not require backing up data to a previous point, automatically created. See Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery on page 76. ● If you need to reclaim hard drive space, HP Recovery Manager offers the Remove Recovery Partition option. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, and...
... to reset your situation and level of HP Recovery media to restore the factory image to the replacement drive. Windows creates system restore points automatically during a Windows update and other system maintenance events. This option does not require backing up data to a previous point, automatically created. See Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery on page 76. ● If you need to reclaim hard drive space, HP Recovery Manager offers the Remove Recovery Partition option. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, and...
User Guide - Windows 8
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..., power 6 corporate WLAN connection 21 critical battery level 50 D deleted files restoring 75 digital card inserting 58 Digital Media Slot, identifying 5 Disk Cleanup software 60 Disk Defragmenter software 59 E electrostatic discharge 82 esc key, identifying 14 external AC power, using 51 external devices 57 F fingerprint reader using 65 fingerprints, registering 65 firewall software 66 fn key, identifying 14, 43 fun things to do 2 H hard drive HP 3D DriveGuard 59 hard drive light 5 HDMI configuring audio 32 HDMI port, connecting 31 HDMI port, identifying 7, 24 headphones, connecting...
..., power 6 corporate WLAN connection 21 critical battery level 50 D deleted files restoring 75 digital card inserting 58 Digital Media Slot, identifying 5 Disk Cleanup software 60 Disk Defragmenter software 59 E electrostatic discharge 82 esc key, identifying 14 external AC power, using 51 external devices 57 F fingerprint reader using 65 fingerprints, registering 65 firewall software 66 fn key, identifying 14, 43 fun things to do 2 H hard drive HP 3D DriveGuard 59 hard drive light 5 HDMI configuring audio 32 HDMI port, connecting 31 HDMI port, identifying 7, 24 headphones, connecting...
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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...
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... software Disk Cleanup 60 Disk Defragmenter 59 sMedio 360 25 software updates, installing 67 speakers, connecting 28 speakers, identifying 13, 24 supported discs recovery 74 system information hot key 43 system recovery 77 system restore point creating 73 restoring 75 T testing an AC adapter 52 TouchPad buttons 10 TouchPad gestures pinching 36 rotating 37 scrolling 36 zooming 36 TouchPad light 10 TouchPad on/off button 10 TouchPad zone, identifying 10 traveling with the computer 17, 61 turning...
... software Disk Cleanup 60 Disk Defragmenter 59 sMedio 360 25 software updates, installing 67 speakers, connecting 28 speakers, identifying 13, 24 supported discs recovery 74 system information hot key 43 system recovery 77 system restore point creating 73 restoring 75 T testing an AC adapter 52 TouchPad buttons 10 TouchPad gestures pinching 36 rotating 37 scrolling 36 zooming 36 TouchPad light 10 TouchPad on/off button 10 TouchPad zone, identifying 10 traveling with the computer 17, 61 turning...