HP 15-f004dx driver and firmware
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HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai - Page 1
... Recovering from Drive Failures 2 Introduction ...2 Symptoms of Hard Drive (HDD) Performance Issues 2 Hard Drive / Solid State Drive Troubleshooting Flowchart 4 Hard Drive & Solid State Drive Diagnostics 5 Advanced Diagnostics - Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI 5 HP 3D Drive Guard ...5 Firmware & Product Updates ...6 Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver 6 Installing SATA drivers...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai - Page 4
... Diagnostics?
YES
Does the drive fail the Diagnostic test?
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 product model installed
Drive does not need to be Replaced (look to OS,
Software, or other hardware problems...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai - Page 5
... more advanced diagnostics.
Advanced Diagnostics - Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI)
The HP System Diagnostics UEFI or HP UEFI Support Environment downloads provide more advanced diagnostic tests, which can be installed to a USB key. Go to your product Software & Drivers download page to obtain:
http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/support.html
To launch the UEFI diagnostics, select the...
User Guide - Page 2
...Windows. This computer may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers and/or software to take full advantage of Windows functionality. Go to http://www.microsoft.com for details.
To access the latest user guide, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country. Select Drivers & Downloads, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
Software terms
By installing, copying...
User Guide - Page 9
... your computer and information ...48 Using passwords ...48 Setting Windows passwords 49 Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 49 Using Internet security software ...49 Using antivirus software ...50 Using firewall software ...50 Installing software updates ...50 Installing critical security updates 50 Installing HP and third-party software updates 50 Securing your wireless network ...51...
User Guide - Page 16
... then select User guides.
NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the computer speakers are disabled.
NOTE: Be sure that the device cable has a 4-conductor connector that supports both audio-out (headphone) and audio-in (microphone).
(4)
USB 2.0 port
Connects an optional USB device, such as a keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub.
(5)
Optical drive (select models...
User Guide - Page 32
... (2) Memory card reader
USB 3.0 ports HDMI port
Description
NOTE: For disc compatibility information, go to the Help and Support web page (see More HP resources on page 3). Follow the web page instructions to select your computer model. Select Drivers & Downloads, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
Connects an optional USB device, such as a keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer...
User Guide - Page 60
...panel, and then select Control Panel. Select System and Security, select Windows Update, select Change settings, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
Installing HP and third-party software updates
HP recommends that you regularly update the software and drivers that were originally installed on your computer. To download the latest versions, go to http://www.hp.com/support. At this location...
User Guide - Page 63
... any device, cable, or cord. 1. From the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app.
2. Click Updates and tune-ups, and then click Check for HP updates now.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
4. At the download area, follow these steps:
a. Identify the most recent BIOS update and compare it to the BIOS version currently installed on your computer. If the update is...
User Guide - Page 65
..., and then select Help and Support.
Creating HP Recovery media
HP Recovery Manager is a software program that offers a way to create recovery media after you successfully set up the computer. HP Recovery media can be used to perform system recovery if the hard drive becomes corrupted. System recovery reinstalls the original operating system and the software programs installed at the factory, and...
User Guide - Page 67
... the operating system and the software that was installed at the factory.
The HP Recovery partition (select models only) allows System Recovery and Minimized Image Recovery.
What you need to know
● HP Recovery Manager recovers only software that was installed at the factory. For software not provided with this computer, you must either download the software from the manufacturer's website or...
User Guide - Page 71
... release latch 13 battery temperature 38
BIOS determining version 52 downloading an update 53 updating 52
Bluetooth device 16, 19 Bluetooth label 15 boot order
changing HP Recovery Manager 58
bottom 15 buttons
left TouchPad 9 power 11 right TouchPad 9
C caps lock light, identifying 10 caring for your computer 45 cleaning your computer 45 components
bottom 13 display 8 left side 7 right side 6 top...
User Guide - Page 73
... 7 USB 3.0 ports, identifying 22 using external AC power 38 using passwords 48
V vents, identifying 13 video 24
W webcam
identifying 21 using 22 webcam light, identifying 8, 21 Windows File History 56 restoring files 56 system restore point 55 Windows key, identifying 12
Windows passwords 49 Wireless Assistant software 16 wireless button 16 wireless certification label 15 wireless controls
button...
HP 15 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 15
... and Support web page. Follow the web page instructions to select your computer model. Select Drivers & Downloads, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
Opens the optical drive.
Component (1)
(2)
Power connector AC adapter light
(3)
Security cable slot
(4)
RJ-45 (network) jack/status lights
(5)
Vent
(6)
HDMI port
(7)
USB 3.0 ports
(8)
Memory card reader
Description
Connects...
HP 15 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 91
..., and then select Help and Support.
Creating HP Recovery media
HP Recovery Manager is a software program that offers a way to create recovery media after you successfully set up the computer. HP Recovery media can be used to perform system recovery if the hard drive becomes corrupted. System recovery reinstalls the original operating system and the software programs installed at the factory, and...
HP 15 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 93
... the operating system and the software that was installed at the factory. The HP Recovery partition (select models only) allows System Recovery and Minimized Image Recovery.
What you need to know
● HP Recovery Manager recovers only software that was installed at the factory. For software not provided with this computer, you must either download the software from the manufacturer's website or...
HP 15 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 15
...) and audio-in (microphone). Connects an optional USB device, such as a keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub. Depending on your computer model, reads an optical disc or reads and writes to an optical disc. NOTE: For disc compatibility information, go to the Help and Support web page. Follow the web page instructions to select your computer model. Select Drivers & Downloads...
HP 15 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 84
... any device, cable, or cord. 1. From the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. Click Updates and tune-ups, and then click Check for HP updates now. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. 4. At the download area, follow these steps:
a. Identify the most recent BIOS update and compare it to the BIOS version currently installed on your computer. If the update is...
HP 15 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 88
..., and then select Help and Support.
Creating HP Recovery media
HP Recovery Manager is a software program that offers a way to create recovery media after you successfully set up the computer. HP Recovery media can be used to perform system recovery if the hard drive becomes corrupted. System recovery reinstalls the original operating system and the software programs installed at the factory, and...
HP 15 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 90
... the operating system and the software that was installed at the factory. The HP Recovery partition (select models only) allows System Recovery and Minimized Image Recovery.
What you need to know
● HP Recovery Manager recovers only software that was installed at the factory. For software not provided with this computer, you must either download the software from the manufacturer's website or...