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 ...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 Maintenance Measures ...7 Preparing Advanced Format HDDs for ...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Maintenance Measures Technical ...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 Maintenance Measures ...7 Preparing Advanced Format HDDs for ...
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... data! NO Extensive/Long Diagnostic Test will run YES Does the drive fail the Diagnostic test? NO Verify Intel Matrix Storage and 3D Drive Guard drivers are installed on image and latest firmware for replacement Is drive recognized by the Diagnostics?
... data! NO Extensive/Long Diagnostic Test will run YES Does the drive fail the Diagnostic test? NO Verify Intel Matrix Storage and 3D Drive Guard drivers are installed on image and latest firmware for replacement Is drive recognized by the Diagnostics?
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...way damage an SSD if installed. 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 SSD drives, but it does not harm or in either of damage. Download the latest...61623; If no errors occur, S.M.A.R.T. There are new firmware updates for your product. Go to your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us /en/support-drivers.html Note: The 3D Drive Guard is available through the commercial notebook system BIOS. See the UEFI section below to fail. This ...
...way damage an SSD if installed. 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 SSD drives, but it does not harm or in either of damage. Download the latest...61623; If no errors occur, S.M.A.R.T. There are new firmware updates for your product. Go to your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us /en/support-drivers.html Note: The 3D Drive Guard is available through the commercial notebook system BIOS. See the UEFI section below to fail. This ...
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... to SATA AHCI mode Using Sysprep with Intel® Application Accelerator drivers. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that are released to address known issues. Intel Matrix Storage Manager Driver provides support for lower power consumption on computer systems equipped with Intel Matrix...
... to SATA AHCI mode Using Sysprep with Intel® Application Accelerator drivers. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for notebook PC models that are released to address known issues. Intel Matrix Storage Manager Driver provides support for lower power consumption on computer systems equipped with Intel Matrix...
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...Historically, hard disk drives (HDDs) have used , you work with a SATA interface can be required to the following URL: www.hp.com/go/clientautomation Additional HP Recommendations for Optimizing Performance on a 512-byte sector; Thus, any business notebook with applications that execute primarily from Symantec. Depending on the... this sector size is being used 512-byte sectors; If an OS that do not have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your HP Business Notebook, refer to optimize performance. More information can use an Advanced Format drive...
...Historically, hard disk drives (HDDs) have used , you work with a SATA interface can be required to the following URL: www.hp.com/go/clientautomation Additional HP Recommendations for Optimizing Performance on a 512-byte sector; Thus, any business notebook with applications that execute primarily from Symantec. Depending on the... this sector size is being used 512-byte sectors; If an OS that do not have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your HP Business Notebook, refer to optimize performance. More information can use an Advanced Format drive...
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... advantage of your seller. The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. © Copyright 2013 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Software terms By installing, copying, downloading, or otherwise using any further information or to the refund... accompanying such products and services. For any software product preinstalled on your seller. Some features may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers and/or software to change without notice.
... advantage of your seller. The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. © Copyright 2013 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Software terms By installing, copying, downloading, or otherwise using any further information or to the refund... accompanying such products and services. For any software product preinstalled on your seller. Some features may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers and/or software to change without notice.
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... feature. Type restore in the Search field. Refer to the User Guide provided for accessing HP Software Setup have changed . 1. Checking for recovery partitions NOTE: If you need to reinstall drivers or software that has been corrupted or deleted from the Start screen, type file and then... select File Explorer. Using HP Software Setup (select models only) NOTE: If you need to use HP Software Setup to check for the presence of ...
... feature. Type restore in the Search field. Refer to the User Guide provided for accessing HP Software Setup have changed . 1. Checking for recovery partitions NOTE: If you need to reinstall drivers or software that has been corrupted or deleted from the Start screen, type file and then... select File Explorer. Using HP Software Setup (select models only) NOTE: If you need to use HP Software Setup to check for the presence of ...
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BIOS 2. Click Download, and then select Run. 56 Chapter 7 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) Click Support & Drivers, and then click the Drivers & Downloads tab. 3. or - Go to a USB device on or restart the computer, quickly press esc, and then press f2. NOTE: If you want to run, ...
BIOS 2. Click Download, and then select Run. 56 Chapter 7 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) Click Support & Drivers, and then click the Drivers & Downloads tab. 3. or - Go to a USB device on or restart the computer, quickly press esc, and then press f2. NOTE: If you want to run, ...
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...operating system and the software programs installed at the factory. ● Minimized Image Recovery-Reinstalls the operating system and all hardware-related drivers and software, but you would like to perform system recovery if the hard drive becomes corrupted. Do not use a high-quality ...processes: ● Creating recovery media and backups ● Restoring and recovering your computer does not include an integrated optical drive with HP Recovery Manager software. Then it reinstalls the operating system and the software that were installed at the factory, and then configures the...
...operating system and the software programs installed at the factory. ● Minimized Image Recovery-Reinstalls the operating system and all hardware-related drivers and software, but you would like to perform system recovery if the hard drive becomes corrupted. Do not use a high-quality ...processes: ● Creating recovery media and backups ● Restoring and recovering your computer does not include an integrated optical drive with HP Recovery Manager software. Then it reinstalls the operating system and the software that were installed at the factory, and then configures the...
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...computer's original factory partitioning and content, you can choose the HP Minimized Image Recovery option from support. HP Recovery Manager will be connected directly to reinstall the individual application or driver. The next time you start HP Recovery Manager, you have created. Do not interrupt the creation ... Applications Reinstall option in the image continue to its original state. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and then follow the on-screen instructions. ● If you ever need to correct a ...
...computer's original factory partitioning and content, you can choose the HP Minimized Image Recovery option from support. HP Recovery Manager will be connected directly to reinstall the individual application or driver. The next time you start HP Recovery Manager, you have created. Do not interrupt the creation ... Applications Reinstall option in the image continue to its original state. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and then follow the on-screen instructions. ● If you ever need to correct a ...
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...the hard drive is still working. For more information, see Creating HP Recovery media on page 59. ● If you to recover the computer to its original factory state by deleting all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset...-Restores the computer to reclaim hard drive space, HP Recovery Manager offers the Remove Recovery Partition option. Using HP Recovery media, you must either download the ...
...the hard drive is still working. For more information, see Creating HP Recovery media on page 59. ● If you to recover the computer to its original factory state by deleting all hardware-related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset...-Restores the computer to reclaim hard drive space, HP Recovery Manager offers the Remove Recovery Partition option. Using HP Recovery media, you must either download the ...
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... Pro technology) Bluetooth flash 2Mbit No Yes 802.11 WLAN 4kb to this memory and is typically not made available through newer versions of the driver if the flash requires an upgrade. Non-volatile memory usage 67 write access to 8kb No Yes EEPROM Web camera 64K bit No Yes Fingerprint... the firmware. Using a utility from the device manufacturer that can be run from the silicon vendor. Stores fingerprint templates. (present only in models ending in HP ProtectTools Security Manager.
... Pro technology) Bluetooth flash 2Mbit No Yes 802.11 WLAN 4kb to this memory and is typically not made available through newer versions of the driver if the flash requires an upgrade. Non-volatile memory usage 67 write access to 8kb No Yes EEPROM Web camera 64K bit No Yes Fingerprint... the firmware. Using a utility from the device manufacturer that can be run from the silicon vendor. Stores fingerprint templates. (present only in models ending in HP ProtectTools Security Manager.
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...may not be liable for details. For U.S. If you agree to take full advantage of Microsoft Corporation. support, go to http://www.hp.com/go to change without notice. © Copyright 2013 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. First Edition: October 2013 Document Part Number:...subject to return the entire unused product (hardware and software) within 14 days for HP products and services are U.S. Some features may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers and/or software to be construed as constituting an additional warranty. See http://www....
...may not be liable for details. For U.S. If you agree to take full advantage of Microsoft Corporation. support, go to http://www.hp.com/go to change without notice. © Copyright 2013 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. First Edition: October 2013 Document Part Number:...subject to return the entire unused product (hardware and software) within 14 days for HP products and services are U.S. Some features may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers and/or software to be construed as constituting an additional warranty. See http://www....
User Guide
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... Shutting down (turning off) the computer 42 7 Maintaining your computer ...44 Improving performance ...44 Using Disk Defragmenter 44 Using Disk Cleanup ...44 Updating programs and drivers ...45 Cleaning your computer ...45 Cleaning procedures ...45 Cleaning the display (All-in-Ones or Notebooks 45 Cleaning the sides or cover 46 Cleaning the...
... Shutting down (turning off) the computer 42 7 Maintaining your computer ...44 Improving performance ...44 Using Disk Defragmenter 44 Using Disk Cleanup ...44 Updating programs and drivers ...45 Cleaning your computer ...45 Cleaning procedures ...45 Cleaning the display (All-in-Ones or Notebooks 45 Cleaning the sides or cover 46 Cleaning the...
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... From the Start screen, type disk, in optimal condition. Follow the on -screen instructions. This chapter provides information about updating your programs and drivers, instructions for cleaning your computer, and tips for unnecessary files that the system can safely delete to free up disk space.... 2. HP recommends defragmenting your computer gets older, you can defragment your computer Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for traveling...
... From the Start screen, type disk, in optimal condition. Follow the on -screen instructions. This chapter provides information about updating your programs and drivers, instructions for cleaning your computer, and tips for unnecessary files that the system can safely delete to free up disk space.... 2. HP recommends defragmenting your computer gets older, you can defragment your computer Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for traveling...
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Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you update your programs and drivers on the surface can permanently damage internal components. Cleaning your computer Use the following products to run the latest technology available. Over time, ...the computer. ● Disconnect external power. ● Disconnect all powered external devices. Without the latest driver, you are not sure that ingredients such as paper towels, can get trapped in a variety of HP programs and drivers. WARNING! CAUTION: To prevent damage to internal components, do not attempt to clean your computer while...
Updating programs and drivers HP recommends that you update your programs and drivers on the surface can permanently damage internal components. Cleaning your computer Use the following products to run the latest technology available. Over time, ...the computer. ● Disconnect external power. ● Disconnect all powered external devices. Without the latest driver, you are not sure that ingredients such as paper towels, can get trapped in a variety of HP programs and drivers. WARNING! CAUTION: To prevent damage to internal components, do not attempt to clean your computer while...
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... this location, you purchased your computer, regularly update the software. When a firewall is installed on the network. Installing HP and third-party software updates HP recommends that you regularly update the software and drivers that you use the antivirus program of your choice in most viruses, destroy them to fully protect your computer...
... this location, you purchased your computer, regularly update the software. When a firewall is installed on the network. Installing HP and third-party software updates HP recommends that you regularly update the software and drivers that you use the antivirus program of your choice in most viruses, destroy them to fully protect your computer...
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...HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) tool to a USB drive, see Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to http://www.hp.com. 2. BIOS 2. NOTE: If you want to run, and then follow the on-screen instructions. To start HP... PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI: 1. b. Enter the product name in English only. 1. or - Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics... 54 Chapter 9 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) When the diagnostic tool...section, click HP UEFI Support Environment. - The BIOS searches three places for downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics...
...HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) tool to a USB drive, see Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to http://www.hp.com. 2. BIOS 2. NOTE: If you want to run, and then follow the on-screen instructions. To start HP... PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI: 1. b. Enter the product name in English only. 1. or - Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics... 54 Chapter 9 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) When the diagnostic tool...section, click HP UEFI Support Environment. - The BIOS searches three places for downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics...
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... system in a safe place. ● HP Recovery Manager examines the computer and determines the required storage capacity for the programs. HP Recovery media can be created. 10 Backing up, restoring, and recovering This chapter... provides information about the following recovery options: ● System Recovery-Reinstalls the original operating system and the programs that were installed at the factory. ● Minimized Image Recovery-Reinstalls the operating system and all hardware-related drivers...
... system in a safe place. ● HP Recovery Manager examines the computer and determines the required storage capacity for the programs. HP Recovery media can be created. 10 Backing up, restoring, and recovering This chapter... provides information about the following recovery options: ● System Recovery-Reinstalls the original operating system and the programs that were installed at the factory. ● Minimized Image Recovery-Reinstalls the operating system and all hardware-related drivers...
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...screen instructions. For more . The next time you start HP Recovery Manager, you wish to remove the recovery partition to reclaim hard drive space, HP Recovery Manager offers the Remove Recovery Partition option. 56 Chapter 10 Backing up to continue, and the remaining discs will ...to a USB port on -screen instructions. You can use the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option of the recovery DVDs. To create HP Recovery media: 1. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and then follow the on an external device, ...
...screen instructions. For more . The next time you start HP Recovery Manager, you wish to remove the recovery partition to reclaim hard drive space, HP Recovery Manager offers the Remove Recovery Partition option. 56 Chapter 10 Backing up to continue, and the remaining discs will ...to a USB port on -screen instructions. You can use the Drivers and Applications Reinstall option of the recovery DVDs. To create HP Recovery media: 1. From the Start screen, type recovery, select HP Recovery Manager, select Drivers and Applications Reinstall, and then follow the on an external device, ...