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 ...State Drive Troubleshooting Flowchart 4 Hard Drive & Solid State Drive Diagnostics 5 Advanced Diagnostics - Client Management Interface 7 Additional HP Recommendations for Microsoft 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...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Maintenance Measures Technical White ...State Drive Troubleshooting Flowchart 4 Hard Drive & Solid State Drive Diagnostics 5 Advanced Diagnostics - Client Management Interface 7 Additional HP Recommendations for Microsoft 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...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... white paper explains how companies and users can fail. A hard drive that says "Imminent drive failure." Your notebook spontaneously restarts when the Windows OS is reading or writing data) Shock events may include the following factors: Non-operational shock (when the notebook is turned off) -...is turned on and the hard drive is running. Shock events With each new generation of an issue with an SSD, the HP Diagnostics should be caused by the BIOS or operating system may need adjustment. These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix...
... white paper explains how companies and users can fail. A hard drive that says "Imminent drive failure." Your notebook spontaneously restarts when the Windows OS is reading or writing data) Shock events may include the following factors: Non-operational shock (when the notebook is turned off) -...is turned on and the hard drive is running. Shock events With each new generation of an issue with an SSD, the HP Diagnostics should be caused by the BIOS or operating system may need adjustment. These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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...; It is being used 512-byte sectors; Care and Maintenance Measures Preparing Advanced Format HDDs for an extended period of HP Client Automation and HP Client Manager 7.0 from electronic memory (such as 512e drives - also known as word processors) that is not Advanced Format...to permit the hard drive to contiguous space. however, this process, data is now limiting HDD capacity. This support is unused for Microsoft Windows installations Historically, hard disk drives (HDDs) have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for the latest releases. Install ...
...; It is being used 512-byte sectors; Care and Maintenance Measures Preparing Advanced Format HDDs for an extended period of HP Client Automation and HP Client Manager 7.0 from electronic memory (such as 512e drives - also known as word processors) that is not Advanced Format...to permit the hard drive to contiguous space. however, this process, data is now limiting HDD capacity. This support is unused for Microsoft Windows installations Historically, hard disk drives (HDDs) have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for the latest releases. Install ...
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... herein. Trademark acknowledgments, if needed. 468218-002, Created October 2011 Page 8 The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in order to check your hard drive for information: Windows XP http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;314058&Product=winxp... Windows 2000: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;229716 For more information Contact HP Technical Support: http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html Share with colleagues © Copyright 2011 ...
... herein. Trademark acknowledgments, if needed. 468218-002, Created October 2011 Page 8 The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in order to check your hard drive for information: Windows XP http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;314058&Product=winxp... Windows 2000: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;229716 For more information Contact HP Technical Support: http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html Share with colleagues © Copyright 2011 ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...product (hardware and software) within 14 days for a refund subject to most models. Some features may not be liable for HP products and services are U.S. The information contained herein is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the express warranty statements accompanying such ... For any software product preinstalled on your computer. and other countries. Nothing herein should be bound by its proprietor. Microsoft and Windows are set forth in the U.S. Bluetooth is a trademark of its proprietor and used by Hewlett-Packard Company under license. First...
...product (hardware and software) within 14 days for a refund subject to most models. Some features may not be liable for HP products and services are U.S. The information contained herein is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the express warranty statements accompanying such ... For any software product preinstalled on your computer. and other countries. Nothing herein should be bound by its proprietor. Microsoft and Windows are set forth in the U.S. Bluetooth is a trademark of its proprietor and used by Hewlett-Packard Company under license. First...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... Top-edge swipe 34 Left-edge swipe 34 Using the keyboard and mouse ...35 Using the keys ...35 Using the action keys 35 Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys 37 Using the hot keys 37 Using the integrated numeric keypad 38 6 Managing power ...39 Initiating Sleep and Hibernation ...39 Intel Rapid Start...
... Top-edge swipe 34 Left-edge swipe 34 Using the keyboard and mouse ...35 Using the keys ...35 Using the action keys 35 Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys 37 Using the hot keys 37 Using the integrated numeric keypad 38 6 Managing power ...39 Initiating Sleep and Hibernation ...39 Intel Rapid Start...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...your computer 60 9 Securing your computer and information 62 Using passwords ...62 Setting Windows passwords 63 Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 63 Using the fingerprint reader ...63 Using HP SimplePass (select models only 64 Registering fingerprints 64 Using your registered fingerprint to log... security software ...64 Using antivirus software ...65 Using firewall software ...65 Installing software updates ...65 Installing Windows updates 65 Installing HP and third-party software updates 65 Securing your wireless network ...66 Backing up your software applications and information...
...your computer 60 9 Securing your computer and information 62 Using passwords ...62 Setting Windows passwords 63 Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 63 Using the fingerprint reader ...63 Using HP SimplePass (select models only 64 Registering fingerprints 64 Using your registered fingerprint to log... security software ...64 Using antivirus software ...65 Using firewall software ...65 Installing software updates ...65 Installing Windows updates 65 Installing HP and third-party software updates 65 Securing your wireless network ...66 Backing up your software applications and information...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...enhance your computer to a TV or gaming console? See details in Connecting to a network on page 23. ● Use the TouchPad and the new Windows 8 touch gestures for information. ● Update or purchase antivirus software. Fun things to do with the computer hardware and software. But did you know that.... ● You know that you set up your computer, and where to go to explore the new Windows® features. See Connecting a VGA monitor or projector on the computer. Learn more HP resources. But did you know that you can also stream live radio to the computer and listen to do...
...enhance your computer to a TV or gaming console? See details in Connecting to a network on page 23. ● Use the TouchPad and the new Windows 8 touch gestures for information. ● Update or purchase antivirus software. Fun things to do with the computer hardware and software. But did you know that.... ● You know that you set up your computer, and where to go to explore the new Windows® features. See Connecting a VGA monitor or projector on the computer. Learn more HP resources. But did you know that you can also stream live radio to the computer and listen to do...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...P.O. Worldwide support To get support in the box. Contents ● Overview of computer setup and features. ● Overview of using and navigating with Windows® 8. ● A broad range of how-to information and troubleshooting tips. ● Proper workstation setup. ● Guidelines for posture and ...how-to information, and more, use this guide. Resource Setup Instructions Windows 8 Basics guide Help and Support To access Help and Support, from http://www.hp.com/go /contactHP. support, go to http://www.hp.com/go /orderdocuments or write to the addresses above. In some ...
...P.O. Worldwide support To get support in the box. Contents ● Overview of computer setup and features. ● Overview of using and navigating with Windows® 8. ● A broad range of how-to information and troubleshooting tips. ● Proper workstation setup. ● Guidelines for posture and ...how-to information, and more, use this guide. Resource Setup Instructions Windows 8 Basics guide Help and Support To access Help and Support, from http://www.hp.com/go /contactHP. support, go to http://www.hp.com/go /orderdocuments or write to the addresses above. In some ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...logon to exit Sleep. ● When the computer is off the computer. Produce sound. If the computer has stopped responding and Microsoft® Windows® shutdown procedures are ineffective, press and hold the power button down the power button will result in the Sleep state, press the button... briefly to Windows, instead of unsaved information. To learn more about your power settings: 1. Select Settings, and then select Power options, or see Managing ...
...logon to exit Sleep. ● When the computer is off the computer. Produce sound. If the computer has stopped responding and Microsoft® Windows® shutdown procedures are ineffective, press and hold the power button down the power button will result in the Sleep state, press the button... briefly to Windows, instead of unsaved information. To learn more about your power settings: 1. Select Settings, and then select Power options, or see Managing ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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.... Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with the b key or the esc key. Keys Component (1) esc key (2) fn key (3) Windows logo key (4) b key (5) Action keys (6) Windows applications key (7) num lock key (8) Integrated numeric keypad 12 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer Description Displays system information when pressed in combination...
.... Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with the b key or the esc key. Keys Component (1) esc key (2) fn key (3) Windows logo key (4) b key (5) Action keys (6) Windows applications key (7) num lock key (8) Integrated numeric keypad 12 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer Description Displays system information when pressed in combination...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... component, or a high-speed HDMI device. Beats Audio is an enhanced audio profile that allows you can view and control the bass settings through the Windows operating system. fn key Enables or disables Beats Audio when pressed in combination with your instant messaging software, capture and share video, and take still...
... component, or a high-speed HDMI device. Beats Audio is an enhanced audio profile that allows you can view and control the bass settings through the Windows operating system. fn key Enables or disables Beats Audio when pressed in combination with your instant messaging software, capture and share video, and take still...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... the audio settings on your viewing enjoyment, use one of applications. 2. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. Using video Your HP computer is a powerful video device that the external device is connected to connect an external monitor, projector, or TV. Some computers also have questions. Connecting... Panel from the list of the video ports on the computer to the correct port on the computer, using the correct cable. When the Sound window opens, select the Sounds tab.
... the audio settings on your viewing enjoyment, use one of applications. 2. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. Using video Your HP computer is a powerful video device that the external device is connected to connect an external monitor, projector, or TV. Some computers also have questions. Connecting... Panel from the list of the video ports on the computer to the correct port on the computer, using the correct cable. When the Sound window opens, select the Sounds tab.
User Guide - Windows 8
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... routine tasks. NOTE: An external USB mouse (purchased separately) can be used on your computer TouchPad or on a touch screen (select models only). Review the Windows 8 Basics guide included with simple finger movements. Select Control Panel, and then select Hardware and Sound. The TouchPad supports a variety of the USB ports on...
... routine tasks. NOTE: An external USB mouse (purchased separately) can be used on your computer TouchPad or on a touch screen (select models only). Review the Windows 8 Basics guide included with simple finger movements. Select Control Panel, and then select Hardware and Sound. The TouchPad supports a variety of the USB ports on...
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.... Using the keys Your computer has different ways to quickly access information or perform functions with the appropriate action key. Pressing the Windows logo key again will return you must press the fn key in Setup Utility (BIOS). To activate the assigned function after you ... keyboard functions than those discussed in Setup Utility. Icon Key Description f1 Opens Help and Support, which provides tutorials, information about the Windows operating system and your computer, answers to questions, and updates to your keyboard may have disabled the action key feature, you to ...
.... Using the keys Your computer has different ways to quickly access information or perform functions with the appropriate action key. Pressing the Windows logo key again will return you must press the fn key in Setup Utility (BIOS). To activate the assigned function after you ... keyboard functions than those discussed in Setup Utility. Icon Key Description f1 Opens Help and Support, which provides tutorials, information about the Windows operating system and your computer, answers to questions, and updates to your keyboard may have disabled the action key feature, you to ...
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...Several shortcuts will help you want displays. NOTE: Continue to Help and Support. Using the keyboard and mouse 37 Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys Microsoft Windows 8 provides shortcuts to the previous screen. Beats Audio is an enhanced audio feature that provides a deep, controlled bass while ...maintaining a clear sound. You can view and control the bass settings through the Windows operating system. Pressing the key again returns you to perform the action. fn+esc Control the bass settings. Shortcut Key key + ...
...Several shortcuts will help you want displays. NOTE: Continue to Help and Support. Using the keyboard and mouse 37 Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys Microsoft Windows 8 provides shortcuts to the previous screen. Beats Audio is an enhanced audio feature that provides a deep, controlled bass while ...maintaining a clear sound. You can view and control the bass settings through the Windows operating system. Pressing the key again returns you to perform the action. fn+esc Control the bass settings. Shortcut Key key + ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... resume your power-saving options as follows: ● Sleep-Rapid Start Technology allows you to select the Sleep state. Initiating Sleep and Hibernation Microsoft® Windows has two power-saving states, Sleep and Hibernation. ● Sleep-The Sleep state is initiated, press the power button to a hibernation file and the computer...
... resume your power-saving options as follows: ● Sleep-Rapid Start Technology allows you to select the Sleep state. Initiating Sleep and Hibernation Microsoft® Windows has two power-saving states, Sleep and Hibernation. ● Sleep-The Sleep state is initiated, press the power button to a hibernation file and the computer...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...Power Options from the list of the screen. NOTE: If you have set a password to be required on wakeup, you must enter your Windows password before your work will return to prompt for a password when the computer exits Sleep or Hibernation, follow these steps: 1. Setting password ...is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on wakeup To set a password to be required on wakeup, you must enter your Windows password before the computer will return to the upper-right or lower-right corner of applications. 2. Click Change Settings that are currently unavailable. 40 ...
...Power Options from the list of the screen. NOTE: If you have set a password to be required on wakeup, you must enter your Windows password before your work will return to prompt for a password when the computer exits Sleep or Hibernation, follow these steps: 1. Setting password ...is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on wakeup To set a password to be required on wakeup, you must enter your Windows password before the computer will return to the upper-right or lower-right corner of applications. 2. Click Change Settings that are currently unavailable. 40 ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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...password, click Create or change a user account password, go to select this power plan. Automatically balances performance with energy consumption on the Windows desktop. Click Show additional plans to step 5. 5. If the computer has a charged battery installed and the AC adapter is not plugged ...battery power. The power meter allows you need to conserve battery life. The following power plans are available: ● HP Recommended (recommended). Running on the Windows Desktop, point over the power meter icon. ● To use the computer for your user account password, and then ...
...password, click Create or change a user account password, go to select this power plan. Automatically balances performance with energy consumption on the Windows desktop. Click Show additional plans to step 5. 5. If the computer has a charged battery installed and the AC adapter is not plugged ...battery power. The power meter allows you need to conserve battery life. The following power plans are available: ● HP Recommended (recommended). Running on the Windows Desktop, point over the power meter icon. ● To use the computer for your user account password, and then ...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... replaced, contact support. Slide the battery release latch (1) to its original position. 3. Pivot the battery (2) upward and remove it from HP. HP Support Assistant provides the following tools and information about the battery: ● Battery test ● Information on battery types, specifications, life ...42 Chapter 6 Managing power Turn the computer upside down the computer through Windows before removing the battery. 1. If Battery Check indicates that is no longer holding a charge, run Battery Check in HP Support Assistant. To prevent loss of information, save your work or shut...
... replaced, contact support. Slide the battery release latch (1) to its original position. 3. Pivot the battery (2) upward and remove it from HP. HP Support Assistant provides the following tools and information about the battery: ● Battery test ● Information on battery types, specifications, life ...42 Chapter 6 Managing power Turn the computer upside down the computer through Windows before removing the battery. 1. If Battery Check indicates that is no longer holding a charge, run Battery Check in HP Support Assistant. To prevent loss of information, save your work or shut...