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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 2
... measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more. The following sections explain how to identify and possibly prevent hard drive (HDD) and Solid State Drive (SSD) failures.
Symptoms of Hard Drive Issues
The symptoms of hard drive issues can be traced to connector issues, shock events, software issues, and more. The...
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
... of damage. Download the latest HP 3D Drive Guard driver under the Solutions section from the "Download Drivers & Software" website for your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us/en/support-drivers.html
Note: The 3D Drive Guard is not needed for SSD drives, but it does not harm or in any way damage an SSD if installed.
Firmware & Product Updates
It is important...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai - Page 6
... Serial ATA hard disk drives. Updates to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver are released to address known issues. The latest device driver versions address multiple known issues that could affect hard disk drive performance and reliability. 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...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai - Page 7
... is important to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your computer. Check www.hp.com for the latest releases.
Install and maintain a virus protection program to prevent failures due to viruses. Whenever possible, adjust the power management settings (power schemes) in the Control Panel to
permit the hard drive to turn off when it is unused...
User Guide - Page 2
... all editions of Windows. This computer may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers and/or software to take full advantage of Windows functionality. See http://www.microsoft.com for details.
Software terms
By installing, copying, downloading, or otherwise using any software product preinstalled on this computer, you agree to be bound by the terms of the HP End User License...
User Guide - Page 8
... passwords ...61 Setting Windows passwords 62 Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 62 TPM Embedded Security device (select models only 62 Using Internet security software ...63 Using antivirus software ...63 Using firewall software ...64 Installing software updates ...64 Installing critical security updates 64 Installing HP and third-party software updates 64 Securing your wireless network...
User Guide - Page 11
... you set up and register the computer, we recommend the following steps: ● If you haven't already done so, connect to a wired or wireless network. See details in Connecting
to a network on page 19. ● Take a minute to browse the printed Windows Basics guide to explore the new Windows®
features. ● Become familiar with the computer hardware and software...
User Guide - Page 59
... key to perform a designated action. For commonly used shortcuts, use the Windows Basics guide.
alone or in
Using the hot keys
A hot key is a combination... version is installed on your computer, see Locating software on page 5.
To launch voice navigation software:
1. From the Start screen, type dragon, and then select Dragon Notes or Dragon Assistant.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to set ...
User Guide - Page 68
... the Disk Defragmenter software Help.
Using Disk Cleanup
Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for unnecessary files that you can safely delete to free up disk space and help the computer run more efficiently.
To run Disk Cleanup:
1. From the Start screen, type disk, and then select Uninstall apps to free up disk space.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Updating programs and drivers
HP...
User Guide - Page 74
... DSL or cable modem and your home network to protect all the computers on the network.
When a firewall is installed on a system, all data sent to and from the system is monitored and compared with a set of user-defined security criteria. Any data that does not meet those criteria is blocked.
Installing software updates
HP, Windows, and third-party software installed on your computer should...
User Guide - Page 75
... HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)
Setup Utility, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication between all the input and output devices on the system (such as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and printer). Setup Utility (BIOS) includes settings for the types of devices installed, the startup sequence of the computer, and the amount of system and extended memory.
Starting Setup...
User Guide - Page 76
... 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 77
... a diagnostic test, press esc.
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device
NOTE: Instructions for downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) are provided in English only. 1. Go to http://www.hp.com. 2. Click Support & Drivers, and then click the Drivers & Downloads tab. 3. Enter the product name in the text box, and then click Go. 4. Select your computer model, and then select...
User Guide - Page 78
..., 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 80
... 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 84
... Control Panel 31 Beats Audio hot key 31
BIOS determining version 65 downloading an update 66 updating 65
Bluetooth device 19, 24 Bluetooth label 18 boot order, changing HP Recovery
Manager 71 bottom 18 buttons
left TouchPad 11 power 6 right TouchPad 11 Windows 9
C caps lock light, identifying 12 caring for your computer 58 checking audio functions 32 cleaning your computer 58 components
display...
User Guide - Page 85
... 37 security, wireless 22 serial number 17 serial number, computer 17 service labels
locating 17 setting password protection on
wakeup 51 setup of WLAN 21 Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords
62 Setup Utility (BIOS), using 65 shipping the computer 60 shutdown 55 SIM
identifying 7 inserting 23 Sleep exiting 51 initiating 51 software Disk Cleanup 58 Disk Defragmenter 57 software updates, installing 64...
User Guide - Page 86
... Embedded Security 62 traveling with the computer 18, 60 turning off the computer 55
U unresponsive system 55 updating, programs and drivers
58 USB 3.0 port, identifying 14, 15,
27, 28 using external AC power 53 using passwords 61
V video 32 voice navigation 49 volume button, identifying 7
W webcam light, identifying 8, 27 webcam, identifying 8, 27, 28 Windows
File History 69 restoring files...