Hard Drive White Paper
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HP Notebook Hard Drive Measures of care, diagnosis and maintenance Introduction...2 HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy...3 Notebook F10 Setup Hard Drive Self-Test 3 Minimum System BIOS Required...4 Hard Drive Mounting Screw...4 HP Recommendations for Notebook Users 5 Hard Drive Troubleshooting Flowchart...6
HP Notebook Hard Drive Measures of care, diagnosis and maintenance Introduction...2 HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy...3 Notebook F10 Setup Hard Drive Self-Test 3 Minimum System BIOS Required...4 Hard Drive Mounting Screw...4 HP Recommendations for Notebook Users 5 Hard Drive Troubleshooting Flowchart...6
Hard Drive White Paper
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... in symptoms such as blue screens and continuous reboots. The most difficult to trace of them all of the following measures. 2 The hard drive in some respects a very fragile device. Shock events can occur. Shock events may cause any of a given application or file is not... stored contiguously on and the hard drive is turned off the notebook before the operating system shuts down can become fragmented due to continuous creating, editing, copying, and deleting of...
... in symptoms such as blue screens and continuous reboots. The most difficult to trace of them all of the following measures. 2 The hard drive in some respects a very fragile device. Shock events can occur. Shock events may cause any of a given application or file is not... stored contiguously on and the hard drive is turned off the notebook before the operating system shuts down can become fragmented due to continuous creating, editing, copying, and deleting of...
Hard Drive White Paper
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...on an AC-powered notebook having the display lid closed that works in this SoftPaq on AC power. Notebook F10 Setup Hard Drive Self-Test HP has enhanced the Hard Drive Self-Test routine which is available as one test option. The short test runs. This enhancement allows the notebook to ..., away from a docking device or external power supply running on all currently shipping notebooks, in either of the hard drive self-test increases its greatest when an end user is mobile with the Microsoft Windows API for power management. If a failure is detected in addition to the Evo N400 and...
...on an AC-powered notebook having the display lid closed that works in this SoftPaq on AC power. Notebook F10 Setup Hard Drive Self-Test HP has enhanced the Hard Drive Self-Test routine which is available as one test option. The short test runs. This enhancement allows the notebook to ..., away from a docking device or external power supply running on all currently shipping notebooks, in either of the hard drive self-test increases its greatest when an end user is mobile with the Microsoft Windows API for power management. If a failure is detected in addition to the Evo N400 and...
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... support the installed hard drive. Note: Customers should always be correctly installed at all times. Minimum System BIOS Required Notebook Platform HP Compaq Business nc8000 HP Compaq Business nw8000 HP Compaq Business nc6000 HP Compaq Business nc4000 Series HP Compaq Business nx9000 Series HP Compaq Business nx5000 Compaq Evo N620c Compaq Evo N610c/v Compaq Evo N600c Compaq Evo N800c Compaq Evo N410c Compaq Evo N400c...
... support the installed hard drive. Note: Customers should always be correctly installed at all times. Minimum System BIOS Required Notebook Platform HP Compaq Business nc8000 HP Compaq Business nw8000 HP Compaq Business nc6000 HP Compaq Business nc4000 Series HP Compaq Business nx9000 Series HP Compaq Business nx5000 Compaq Evo N620c Compaq Evo N610c/v Compaq Evo N600c Compaq Evo N800c Compaq Evo N410c Compaq Evo N400c...
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...com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;283080 - Please refer to the following Microsoft Knowledge Base articles for information on how to check your hard drive: - Windows XP: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;314058&Product=winxp - Windows 2000: http://support.microsoft.com/...=kb;EN-US;227463 • Periodically use the Microsoft Recovery Console to run, at a minimum, the chkdsk /p /r commands to defragment your hard drive for any errors, bad sectors and/or recovery of readable information. Please refer to removable media. • Regularly check the HP Web site for...
...com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;283080 - Please refer to the following Microsoft Knowledge Base articles for information on how to check your hard drive: - Windows XP: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;314058&Product=winxp - Windows 2000: http://support.microsoft.com/...=kb;EN-US;227463 • Periodically use the Microsoft Recovery Console to run, at a minimum, the chkdsk /p /r commands to defragment your hard drive for any errors, bad sectors and/or recovery of readable information. Please refer to removable media. • Regularly check the HP Web site for...
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Hard Drive Troubleshooting Flowchart 6
Hard Drive Troubleshooting Flowchart 6
Limited Warranty and Technical Support
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... form, fit, or function of purchase. LIMITED WARRANTY AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT Your HP Limited Warranty consists of the repair or replacement of defective parts, including hard drives identified by HP Intelligent Manageability software as "HP") with "1 YR," "2 YR," or "3 YR" marked on the serial number label located on the back of the...
... form, fit, or function of purchase. LIMITED WARRANTY AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT Your HP Limited Warranty consists of the repair or replacement of defective parts, including hard drives identified by HP Intelligent Manageability software as "HP") with "1 YR," "2 YR," or "3 YR" marked on the serial number label located on the back of the...
Limited Warranty and Technical Support
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... price or lease payments (less interest) instead of the purchase or lease date. YOU SHOULD MAKE PERIODIC BACKUP COPIES OF THE DATA STORED ON YOUR HARD DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AS A PRECAUTION AGAINST POSSIBLE FAILURES, ALTERATION, OR LOSS OF THE DATA. BEFORE RETURNING ANY UNIT FOR SERVICE, BE SURE TO BACK...
... price or lease payments (less interest) instead of the purchase or lease date. YOU SHOULD MAKE PERIODIC BACKUP COPIES OF THE DATA STORED ON YOUR HARD DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AS A PRECAUTION AGAINST POSSIBLE FAILURES, ALTERATION, OR LOSS OF THE DATA. BEFORE RETURNING ANY UNIT FOR SERVICE, BE SURE TO BACK...
HP ProtectTools Security Manager
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...from a system without requiring the user to alternative operating system environments. TPM embedded security chip enhanced Drivelock protects a hard drive from unauthorized access even if removed from within the HP ProtectTools Security Manager creates an integrated security solution and enables ...TPM embedded security chip for user authentication. Working with a specific TPM embedded security chip, preventing other than the primary hard drive. The following table describes the key BIOS security features2 that take advantage of security management from a device other HP ProtectTools...
...from a system without requiring the user to alternative operating system environments. TPM embedded security chip enhanced Drivelock protects a hard drive from unauthorized access even if removed from within the HP ProtectTools Security Manager creates an integrated security solution and enables ...TPM embedded security chip for user authentication. Working with a specific TPM embedded security chip, preventing other than the primary hard drive. The following table describes the key BIOS security features2 that take advantage of security management from a device other HP ProtectTools...
HP ProtectTools: Authentication technologies and suitability to task
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.... In addition to improving security, this feature also improves overall system usability as authenticating to the TPM during boot also unlocks Drivelock, effectively linking the hard drive to the operating system. With smart card authentication, unauthorized access can be prevented by the Trusted Computing Group (TCG) and uses the TPM for HP...
.... In addition to improving security, this feature also improves overall system usability as authenticating to the TPM during boot also unlocks Drivelock, effectively linking the hard drive to the operating system. With smart card authentication, unauthorized access can be prevented by the Trusted Computing Group (TCG) and uses the TPM for HP...
HP ProtectTools: Authentication technologies and suitability to task
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... an individual. Utilizing two or more traits to authenticate offers a higher level of Virtual tokens on any data on the hard drive can be stored in a user specified location. Virtual token authentication Virtual tokens provide stronger authentication than passwords and are similar ... technologies discussed. What the person knows, what the person has and who the person is allowed to load. 6 Drivelock technology requires a hard drive password to be entered before any storage device connected to achieve multi-factor authentication. Diskettes 3. Example: A user can use it to :...
... an individual. Utilizing two or more traits to authenticate offers a higher level of Virtual tokens on any data on the hard drive can be stored in a user specified location. Virtual token authentication Virtual tokens provide stronger authentication than passwords and are similar ... technologies discussed. What the person knows, what the person has and who the person is allowed to load. 6 Drivelock technology requires a hard drive password to be entered before any storage device connected to achieve multi-factor authentication. Diskettes 3. Example: A user can use it to :...
Hardware Guide
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... 4-11 Displaying Optical Disc Contents 4-12 Locating Optical Disc Software 4-12 Initiating Standby or Hibernation 4-12 MultiBay Drive 4-13 Identifying the MultiBay Activity Light 4-13 Using a MultiBay Hard Drive Adapter 4-14 Inserting a Drive into the MultiBay 4-17 Removing a Drive from the MultiBay 4-18 5 Audio and Video Using Audio Features 5-1 Using the Audio Line-Out Jack...
... 4-11 Displaying Optical Disc Contents 4-12 Locating Optical Disc Software 4-12 Initiating Standby or Hibernation 4-12 MultiBay Drive 4-13 Identifying the MultiBay Activity Light 4-13 Using a MultiBay Hard Drive Adapter 4-14 Inserting a Drive into the MultiBay 4-17 Removing a Drive from the MultiBay 4-18 5 Audio and Video Using Audio Features 5-1 Using the Audio Line-Out Jack...
Hardware Guide
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Blinking: A battery pack that is being accessed. 1-6 Hardware Guide On: One of the following integrated drives is being accessed: ■ Hard drive ■ Optical drive On: A drive in the MultiBay is the only available power source has reached a low-battery condition. Notebook Features Component 6 Battery 7 Drive 8 MultiBay Description On: A battery pack is charging. When the battery reaches a critical low-battery condition, the battery light begins blinking more quickly.
Blinking: A battery pack that is being accessed. 1-6 Hardware Guide On: One of the following integrated drives is being accessed: ■ Hard drive ■ Optical drive On: A drive in the MultiBay is the only available power source has reached a low-battery condition. Notebook Features Component 6 Battery 7 Drive 8 MultiBay Description On: A battery pack is charging. When the battery reaches a critical low-battery condition, the battery light begins blinking more quickly.
Hardware Guide
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Hardware Guide 1-15 Holds the primary hard drive. Allows removal of the MultiBay drive. Component 6 Hard drive cover latch 7 Hard drive bay 8 MultiBay release latch Notebook Features Description Releases the cover on the hard drive bay.
Hardware Guide 1-15 Holds the primary hard drive. Allows removal of the MultiBay drive. Component 6 Hard drive cover latch 7 Hard drive bay 8 MultiBay release latch Notebook Features Description Releases the cover on the hard drive bay.
Hardware Guide
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... is in use. ■ If you plan to leave the notebook unattended during the discharge process: ❏ The monitor will not turn off automatically. ❏ Hard drive speed will not decrease automatically while the notebook is being discharged. To disable Hibernation: 1. Battery Packs Discharging the Battery Pack Before you use the notebook...
... is in use. ■ If you plan to leave the notebook unattended during the discharge process: ❏ The monitor will not turn off automatically. ❏ Hard drive speed will not decrease automatically while the notebook is being discharged. To disable Hibernation: 1. Battery Packs Discharging the Battery Pack Before you use the notebook...
Hardware Guide
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... to temperature extremes. ■ Do not remove the primary hard drive (the hard drive in packaging that check carry-on luggage placed on the Documentation Library CD. ■ Avoid exposing a drive or a diskette to the notebook or a drive: ❏ Discharge yourself from shock, vibration, temperature, and high humidity. Drives Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss or damage to...
... to temperature extremes. ■ Do not remove the primary hard drive (the hard drive in packaging that check carry-on luggage placed on the Documentation Library CD. ■ Avoid exposing a drive or a diskette to the notebook or a drive: ❏ Discharge yourself from shock, vibration, temperature, and high humidity. Drives Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss or damage to...
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... connectors on the notebook or optional Port Replicator. The notebook has 2 drive bays: ■ The hard drive bay supports only a hard drive. Drives Adding a Drive to the System Removable drives enable you to store and access data. ■ A standard drive can be added to the system by inserting the drive into the notebook MultiBay or optional Advanced Port Replicator. ■...
... connectors on the notebook or optional Port Replicator. The notebook has 2 drive bays: ■ The hard drive bay supports only a hard drive. Drives Adding a Drive to the System Removable drives enable you to store and access data. ■ A standard drive can be added to the system by inserting the drive into the notebook MultiBay or optional Advanced Port Replicator. ■...
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Identifying the Hard Drive Activity Light The hard drive activity light turns on when the primary hard drive or integrated optical drive is being accessed. 4-4 Hardware Guide Drives Hard Drive This section discusses the primary hard drive of the notebook.
Identifying the Hard Drive Activity Light The hard drive activity light turns on when the primary hard drive or integrated optical drive is being accessed. 4-4 Hardware Guide Drives Hard Drive This section discusses the primary hard drive of the notebook.
Hardware Guide
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...Shut down the notebook through the operating system. Hardware Guide 4-5 Turn the notebook upside down the notebook before removing the hard drive from the hard drive bay. To remove the primary hard drive: 1. Save your work. 2. Remove it only after the notebook is properly shut down. Ä CAUTION: To...: ■ Shut down . 4. Do not remove the hard drive while the notebook is on, in Standby, or in Hibernation, turn the notebook on by pressing the power button. Drives Replacing the Primary Hard Drive The hard drive in the hard drive bay is off or in Hibernation. ■ If you...
...Shut down the notebook through the operating system. Hardware Guide 4-5 Turn the notebook upside down the notebook before removing the hard drive from the hard drive bay. To remove the primary hard drive: 1. Save your work. 2. Remove it only after the notebook is properly shut down. Ä CAUTION: To...: ■ Shut down . 4. Do not remove the hard drive while the notebook is on, in Standby, or in Hibernation, turn the notebook on by pressing the power button. Drives Replacing the Primary Hard Drive The hard drive in the hard drive bay is off or in Hibernation. ■ If you...
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Drives 5. Slide the hard drive latch 1 forward to open the hard drive compartment, and remove the hard drive cover 2. 6. Lift the hard drive and remove it from the compartment. 4-6 Hardware Guide
Drives 5. Slide the hard drive latch 1 forward to open the hard drive compartment, and remove the hard drive cover 2. 6. Lift the hard drive and remove it from the compartment. 4-6 Hardware Guide