HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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...measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . Note: The following information is important to... each new generation of hard drive issues can reduce the risk of an issue with an SSD, the HP Diagnostics should be traced to connector issues, shock events, software issues, and more . However, hard drives...61623; Operational shock (when the unit is turned on and the hard drive is not detected by the BIOS or operating system may cause different error messages to be caused by the notebook. You receive...
...measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . Note: The following information is important to... each new generation of hard drive issues can reduce the risk of an issue with an SSD, the HP Diagnostics should be traced to connector issues, shock events, software issues, and more . However, hard drives...61623; Operational shock (when the unit is turned on and the hard drive is not detected by the BIOS or operating system may cause different error messages to be caused by the notebook. You receive...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... /en/support.html to a USB key. Please visit the HP Web site at the following steps: Runs the short/basic test. Additional information can be installed to download the latest BIOS for certain OEM drives and/or special product updates. Firmware & Product Updates It is displayed. Download and install any way damage an...
... /en/support.html to a USB key. Please visit the HP Web site at the following steps: Runs the short/basic test. Additional information can be installed to download the latest BIOS for certain OEM drives and/or special product updates. Firmware & Product Updates It is displayed. Download and install any way damage an...
HP Notebook Reference Guide
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... a BIOS administrator password 54 Managing a DriveLock password 55 Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLock 55 Entering an Automatic DriveLock password 55 Removing Automatic DriveLock protection 56 Using the fingerprint reader (select models only 57 Using Internet security software ...58 Using antivirus software ...58 Using firewall software ...58 Installing critical security updates ...58 Using HP...
... a BIOS administrator password 54 Managing a DriveLock password 55 Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLock 55 Entering an Automatic DriveLock password 55 Removing Automatic DriveLock protection 56 Using the fingerprint reader (select models only 57 Using Internet security software ...58 Using antivirus software ...58 Using firewall software ...58 Installing critical security updates ...58 Using HP...
HP Notebook Reference Guide
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... Setup 65 Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup 66 Updating the BIOS ...67 Downloading SoftPaqs to update the BIOS 67 Creating a bootable USB flash drive using a SoftPaq 67 BIOS management using system diagnostics 67 Using f10 setup to update the BIOS 68 Determining the BIOS version 68 Downloading a BIOS update 69 BIOS Setup Menu ...69 Main menu ...70 Security menu 70...
... Setup 65 Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup 66 Updating the BIOS ...67 Downloading SoftPaqs to update the BIOS 67 Creating a bootable USB flash drive using a SoftPaq 67 BIOS management using system diagnostics 67 Using f10 setup to update the BIOS 68 Determining the BIOS version 68 Downloading a BIOS update 69 BIOS Setup Menu ...69 Main menu ...70 Security menu 70...
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...Unauthorized access to data Windows user password ● Firewall software ● Windows updates ● Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools Unauthorized access to Computer Setup settings and other BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup* system identification information Unauthorized removal of the computer ...based utility that can be enabled in Computer Setup to provide BIOS password protection in addition to its normal HP ProtectTools functions. The password is encrypted, and if you forget the BIOS administrator password set , depending on the computer. The following tips...
...Unauthorized access to data Windows user password ● Firewall software ● Windows updates ● Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools Unauthorized access to Computer Setup settings and other BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup* system identification information Unauthorized removal of the computer ...based utility that can be enabled in Computer Setup to provide BIOS password protection in addition to its normal HP ProtectTools functions. The password is encrypted, and if you forget the BIOS administrator password set , depending on the computer. The following tips...
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... to the on-screen instructions. 4. Download the SoftPaq from the HP website. 2. To install BIOS updates from the HP website, follow the on . 5. Download the SoftPaq from the HP website. 2. Creating a bootable USB flash drive using system diagnostics 1. Turn the computer off and on -screen instructions. BIOS management using a SoftPaq 1. Download the SoftPaq from the menu...
... to the on-screen instructions. 4. Download the SoftPaq from the HP website. 2. To install BIOS updates from the HP website, follow the on . 5. Download the SoftPaq from the HP website. 2. Creating a bootable USB flash drive using system diagnostics 1. Turn the computer off and on -screen instructions. BIOS management using a SoftPaq 1. Download the SoftPaq from the menu...
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...Download the SoftPaq from the HP website. Click Run, and then click Cancel at the bottom of the screen, and then follow the on your SoftPaq number. 4. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to update the BIOS. Click Update System BIOS, and then click Accept to... select File > System Information. 3. Using f10 setup to your computer (or USB flash drive). 2. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on...
...Download the SoftPaq from the HP website. Click Run, and then click Cancel at the bottom of the screen, and then follow the on your SoftPaq number. 4. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to update the BIOS. Click Update System BIOS, and then click Accept to... select File > System Information. 3. Using f10 setup to your computer (or USB flash drive). 2. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on...
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... Start > Help and Support > Maintain. 2. Make a note of damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Double-click the file that are displayed, follow these instructions:... are displayed on -screen instructions to identify your hard drive. Using the hard drive path you want to your computer and access the BIOS update you recorded earlier, open the folder on -screen instructions. Follow any device, cable, or cord. 1. Using Computer Setup 69 Do not...
... Start > Help and Support > Maintain. 2. Make a note of damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Double-click the file that are displayed, follow these instructions:... are displayed on -screen instructions to identify your hard drive. Using the hard drive path you want to your computer and access the BIOS update you recorded earlier, open the folder on -screen instructions. Follow any device, cable, or cord. 1. Using Computer Setup 69 Do not...
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...low battery levels 25 replacing 27 storing 26 Battery Check 25 battery information, finding 24 battery power 24 battery temperature 26 BIOS determining version 68 downloading an update 69 updating 67 Bluetooth device 2, 9 boot devices, enabling 73 buttons media 14 power 20 volume 15 C cables 1394 37 ...eSATA 38 USB 36 caring for your computer 60 changing boot order 74 checking audio functions 15 cleaning your computer 60 Computer Setup BIOS administrator ...
...low battery levels 25 replacing 27 storing 26 Battery Check 25 battery information, finding 24 battery power 24 battery temperature 26 BIOS determining version 68 downloading an update 69 updating 67 Bluetooth device 2, 9 boot devices, enabling 73 buttons media 14 power 20 volume 15 C cables 1394 37 ...eSATA 38 USB 36 caring for your computer 60 changing boot order 74 checking audio functions 15 cleaning your computer 60 Computer Setup BIOS administrator ...
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...21 high-definition devices, connecting 18, 19 hotkeys, media 14 HP 3D DriveGuard 44 HP Connection Manager 4 HP Mobile Broadband Module 7, 8 HP Power Assistant 24 HP ProtectTools Security Manager 59 HP USB Ethernet Adapter, connecting 13 hubs 35 I icons network 2...optical disc inserting 45 removing 46 optical drive 40 optional external devices, using 39 P passwords administrator 52 BIOS administrator 53 DriveLock 55 user 52 ports expansion 40 external monitor 16 HDMI 18 Intel Wireless Display 19 ... 34 inserting 35 removing 35 software antivirus 58 critical updates 58 Disk Cleanup 43 Index 81
...21 high-definition devices, connecting 18, 19 hotkeys, media 14 HP 3D DriveGuard 44 HP Connection Manager 4 HP Mobile Broadband Module 7, 8 HP Power Assistant 24 HP ProtectTools Security Manager 59 HP USB Ethernet Adapter, connecting 13 hubs 35 I icons network 2...optical disc inserting 45 removing 46 optical drive 40 optional external devices, using 39 P passwords administrator 52 BIOS administrator 53 DriveLock 55 user 52 ports expansion 40 external monitor 16 HDMI 18 Intel Wireless Display 19 ... 34 inserting 35 removing 35 software antivirus 58 critical updates 58 Disk Cleanup 43 Index 81
Getting Started HP Notebook
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... computer. support, go to ● How to http://www.hp.com/ergo. For worldwide support, go to create a wired and/or wireless network Help and Support ● Operating system information To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and ● Software, driver, and BIOS updates Support. ● Troubleshooting tools NOTE: For U.S. Regulatory, Safety...
... computer. support, go to ● How to http://www.hp.com/ergo. For worldwide support, go to create a wired and/or wireless network Help and Support ● Operating system information To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and ● Software, driver, and BIOS updates Support. ● Troubleshooting tools NOTE: For U.S. Regulatory, Safety...