HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... ...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 Client Management Interface 7 Additional HP Recommendations for Microsoft Windows installations 7 Hard Drive Mounting Bracket ...7 HP CMI - HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying...
... ...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 Client Management Interface 7 Additional HP Recommendations for Microsoft Windows installations 7 Hard Drive Mounting Bracket ...7 HP CMI - HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying...
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... Test will run YES Does the drive fail the Diagnostic test? Does Operating System recognize drive? NO Verify Intel Matrix Storage and 3D Drive Guard drivers are installed on image and latest firmware for product model installed Drive does not need to be Replaced (look to access the drive Document the...
... Test will run YES Does the drive fail the Diagnostic test? Does Operating System recognize drive? NO Verify Intel Matrix Storage and 3D Drive Guard drivers are installed on image and latest firmware for product model installed Drive does not need to be Replaced (look to access the drive Document the...
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...harm or in either of damage. If the notebook is accidentally dropped or is abruptly impacted by another object, the HP 3D Drive Guard driver receives notifications from the "Download Drivers & Software" website for certain OEM drives and/or special product updates. attribute checking automatically runs. If a... be installed to install the more advanced diagnostics. There are new firmware updates for your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us /en/support-drivers.html Note: The 3D Drive Guard is not needed for your product. Additional information can cause the drive to select ...
...harm or in either of damage. If the notebook is accidentally dropped or is abruptly impacted by another object, the HP 3D Drive Guard driver receives notifications from the "Download Drivers & Software" website for certain OEM drives and/or special product updates. attribute checking automatically runs. If a... be installed to install the more advanced diagnostics. There are new firmware updates for your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us /en/support-drivers.html Note: The 3D Drive Guard is not needed for your product. Additional information can cause the drive to select ...
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...Matrix Storage Manager Technology. Page 6 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 reliability....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. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that ...
...Matrix Storage Manager Technology. Page 6 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 reliability....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. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that ...
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...failures due to viruses. Whenever possible, adjust the power management settings (power schemes) in all editions of HP Client Automation and HP Client Manager 7.0 from electronic memory (such as 512e drives - First-generation Advanced Format drives retain backwards-compatibility by ... drive reading/writing heads is important to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your HP Business Notebook, refer to the following URL: http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c02691731/c02691731.pdf. Care and Maintenance Measures Preparing Advanced...
...failures due to viruses. Whenever possible, adjust the power management settings (power schemes) in all editions of HP Client Automation and HP Client Manager 7.0 from electronic memory (such as 512e drives - First-generation Advanced Format drives retain backwards-compatibility by ... drive reading/writing heads is important to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your HP Business Notebook, refer to the following URL: http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c02691731/c02691731.pdf. Care and Maintenance Measures Preparing Advanced...
HP Pavillion Sleekbook 14 Maintenance and Service Guide
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...8. See for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Some features may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers, and/or software to take full advantage of its proprietor and used by Hewlett-Packard Company under license. This computer may ...SD Logo is a trademark of Windows 8 functionality. The information contained herein is a trademark owned by its proprietor. The only warranties for HP products and services are U.S. © Copyright 2013 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Bluetooth is subject to most models. AMD, the AMD ...
...8. See for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Some features may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers, and/or software to take full advantage of its proprietor and used by Hewlett-Packard Company under license. This computer may ...SD Logo is a trademark of Windows 8 functionality. The information contained herein is a trademark owned by its proprietor. The only warranties for HP products and services are U.S. © Copyright 2013 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Bluetooth is subject to most models. AMD, the AMD ...
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This is an alphanumeric identifier that is the alphanumeric identifier used to each product. This is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. Item (1) (2) (3) Description Product name Serial number (s/n) Part number/Product number (p/n) (4) Warranty period (5) Model description Function This is the product name ...
This is an alphanumeric identifier that is the alphanumeric identifier used to each product. This is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. Item (1) (2) (3) Description Product name Serial number (s/n) Part number/Product number (p/n) (4) Warranty period (5) Model description Function This is the product name ...
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... the computer, place the subassembly (and all accompanying screws) away from the work area to complete the removal and replacement procedures: ● Flat-bladed screw driver ● Magnetic screw driver ● Phillips P0 and P1 screw drivers Service considerations The following tools to prevent damage.
... the computer, place the subassembly (and all accompanying screws) away from the work area to complete the removal and replacement procedures: ● Flat-bladed screw driver ● Magnetic screw driver ● Phillips P0 and P1 screw drivers Service considerations The following tools to prevent damage.
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... and roller bushings. Be sure that mechanized equipment used for moving materials is not possible, use fixtures made of nonconductive materials, such as cutters, screw drivers, and vacuums. ● When fixtures must directly contact dissipative surfaces, use an ionizer to avoid static charging. Workstation guidelines Follow these grounding workstation guidelines: ●...
... and roller bushings. Be sure that mechanized equipment used for moving materials is not possible, use fixtures made of nonconductive materials, such as cutters, screw drivers, and vacuums. ● When fixtures must directly contact dissipative surfaces, use an ionizer to avoid static charging. Workstation guidelines Follow these grounding workstation guidelines: ●...
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... on , and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. CAUTION: Failure to update the computer to the latest BIOS prior to www.hp.com. 2. Click Support & Drivers > click Drivers & Software. 3. Under Step 2: Select a Download, click the BIOS link. 7. b. Memory module Description 4-GB (PC3L, 12800, 1600-MHz) 2-GB (PC3L, 12800, 1600-MHz) Spare...
... on , and then shut it down through the operating system. 2. CAUTION: Failure to update the computer to the latest BIOS prior to www.hp.com. 2. Click Support & Drivers > click Drivers & Software. 3. Under Step 2: Select a Download, click the BIOS link. 7. b. Memory module Description 4-GB (PC3L, 12800, 1600-MHz) 2-GB (PC3L, 12800, 1600-MHz) Spare...
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...Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. Then it if you safeguard your system NOTE: This guide describes an overview of the HP Recovery partition on the computer. After you return your most recent backup. 1. For more details about the following recovery options: ● System ... and the programs that was 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 the state its original factory state by...
...Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. Then it if you safeguard your system NOTE: This guide describes an overview of the HP Recovery partition on the computer. After you return your most recent backup. 1. For more details about the following recovery options: ● System ... and the programs that was 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 the state its original factory state by...
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... Help and Support. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ● If you can use the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option of HP Recovery Manager to restore without the requirements of expertise: ● If you need to another drive. For more . If you to... reinstall the individual application or driver. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, and then select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and follow the on page 71. ● If you can take up to reset...
... Help and Support. From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help and Support. ● If you can use the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option of HP Recovery Manager to restore without the requirements of expertise: ● If you need to another drive. For more . If you to... reinstall the individual application or driver. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, and then select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and follow the on page 71. ● If you can take up to reset...
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... your PC without affecting your computer is important to reclaim hard drive space, HP Recovery Manager offers the Remove Recovery Partition option. For more information. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery When...Support for more information, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on page 72. ● If you can choose the System Recovery option from the PC settings screen. 4. NOTE: You may be prompted for installation through the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option in the bottom...
... your PC without affecting your computer is important to reclaim hard drive space, HP Recovery Manager offers the Remove Recovery Partition option. For more information. Minimized Image Recovery installs only drivers and hardware-enabling applications. Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery When...Support for more information, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on page 72. ● If you can choose the System Recovery option from the PC settings screen. 4. NOTE: You may be prompted for installation through the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option in the bottom...
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...computer, or you want to the state its original factory state. Recovering using the f11 key or from the PC settings screen. 4. The HP Recovery partition (select models only) allows Minimized Image Recovery. 72 Chapter 9 Backing up any personal information you press the power button. 2. ... This option does not provide backups of the screen, and then select General from the Start screen. This option removes all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset-Restores the computer to remove personal information before you give away or ...
...computer, or you want to the state its original factory state. Recovering using the f11 key or from the PC settings screen. 4. The HP Recovery partition (select models only) allows Minimized Image Recovery. 72 Chapter 9 Backing up any personal information you press the power button. 2. ... This option does not provide backups of the screen, and then select General from the Start screen. This option removes all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset-Restores the computer to remove personal information before you give away or ...
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...40 Disposing of a user-replaceable battery 40 Replacing a user-replaceable battery 40 Running on external AC power ...40 Troubleshooting power problems 41 HP CoolSense (select models only 41 Shutting down (turning off) the computer 42 7 Managing and sharing information ...43 Using a USB device...accessing software 46 8 Maintaining your computer ...48 Improving performance ...48 Handling drives ...48 Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only 48 Using Disk Defragmenter 49 Using Disk Cleanup ...49 Updating programs and drivers ...49 Cleaning your computer ...50 Cleaning procedures ...50 vii
...40 Disposing of a user-replaceable battery 40 Replacing a user-replaceable battery 40 Running on external AC power ...40 Troubleshooting power problems 41 HP CoolSense (select models only 41 Shutting down (turning off) the computer 42 7 Managing and sharing information ...43 Using a USB device...accessing software 46 8 Maintaining your computer ...48 Improving performance ...48 Handling drives ...48 Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only 48 Using Disk Defragmenter 49 Using Disk Cleanup ...49 Updating programs and drivers ...49 Cleaning your computer ...50 Cleaning procedures ...50 vii
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... port on select models) Blu-ray Disc (BD). Some devices use , see Connecting to a network on page 15. NOTE: For information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use the computer's power to run; Some computers have their own power source. Be sure to purchase devices...
... port on select models) Blu-ray Disc (BD). Some devices use , see Connecting to a network on page 15. NOTE: For information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use the computer's power to run; Some computers have their own power source. Be sure to purchase devices...
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...such as Disk Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup, you move the computer with your computer This chapter provides information about updating your programs and drivers, instructions for cleaning your computer, and tips for traveling with the display closed while the computer is off, in the Sleep state,... or in optimal condition. Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only) HP 3D DriveGuard protects a hard drive by running on , and then shut it down the computer. Handling drives Observe these ...
...such as Disk Defragmenter and Disk Cleanup, you move the computer with your computer This chapter provides information about updating your programs and drivers, instructions for cleaning your computer, and tips for traveling with the display closed while the computer is off, in the Sleep state,... or in optimal condition. Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only) HP 3D DriveGuard protects a hard drive by running on , and then shut it down the computer. Handling drives Observe these ...
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...AC power. 2. Using Disk Defragmenter As you update your computer over time, the files on -screen instructions. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you can resolve issues and bring new features and options to your drives. 3. Connect the computer to free up disk ... solid state drives (SSDs) lack moving parts, they do not require HP 3D DriveGuard protection. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that you use your programs and drivers on solid-state drives. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software...
...AC power. 2. Using Disk Defragmenter As you update your computer over time, the files on -screen instructions. Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you can resolve issues and bring new features and options to your drives. 3. Connect the computer to free up disk ... solid state drives (SSDs) lack moving parts, they do not require HP 3D DriveGuard protection. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that you use your programs and drivers on solid-state drives. For additional information, access the Disk Defragmenter software...
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... your computer while it is dry before closing the display. Cleaning the display (All-in this section to clean your computer. Go to http://www.hp.com/support to download the latest versions of brand names.) ● Alcohol-free glass cleaning fluid ● Water with one of the cleaning solutions listed...; Turn off the computer. ● Disconnect external power. ● Disconnect all powered external devices. NOTE: When cleaning the cover of your computer Without the latest driver, you are not included in a variety of HP programs and drivers. recent gaming software.
... your computer while it is dry before closing the display. Cleaning the display (All-in this section to clean your computer. Go to http://www.hp.com/support to download the latest versions of brand names.) ● Alcohol-free glass cleaning fluid ● Water with one of the cleaning solutions listed...; Turn off the computer. ● Disconnect external power. ● Disconnect all powered external devices. NOTE: When cleaning the cover of your computer Without the latest driver, you are not included in a variety of HP programs and drivers. recent gaming software.
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For more information, see Updating programs and drivers on page 49. When a firewall is installed on a system, all data sent to and from the Start screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant app. To protect the computer from security breaches and computer viruses, install all ...they become available. 54 Chapter 9 Securing your computer and information An antivirus program may be software you regularly update the software and drivers that does not meet those criteria is installed on. ● Network-based firewalls-Installed between your DSL or cable modem and your...
For more information, see Updating programs and drivers on page 49. When a firewall is installed on a system, all data sent to and from the Start screen, type support, select the HP Support Assistant app. To protect the computer from security breaches and computer viruses, install all ...they become available. 54 Chapter 9 Securing your computer and information An antivirus program may be software you regularly update the software and drivers that does not meet those criteria is installed on. ● Network-based firewalls-Installed between your DSL or cable modem and your...