Operation Manual

Intel Smart Response Technology (select models only)
Intel Smart Response Technology (SRT) is an Intel Rapid Storage Technology (RST) caching feature
that significantly enhances computer system performance. SRT allows computers with an SSD
mSATA module to be used as cache memory between the system memory and hard disk drive. This
provides the advantage of having a hard disk drive (or a RAID volume) for maximum storage capacity
while simultaneously delivering SSD enhanced system performance experience.
If you add or upgrade a hard drive and intend to set a RAID volume, you must temporarily disable
SRT, set the RAID volume, and then enable SRT. To temporarily disable SRT:
1. From the Start screen, type Intel, and then select Intel Rapid Storage Technology.
2. Click the Acceleration link, and then click the Disable Acceleration link.
3. Wait for the Acceleration Mode to complete.
4. Click the Reset to Available link.
IMPORTANT: You must temporarily disable SRT when changing RAID modes. Make the change
and then re-enable SRT. Failure to temporarily disable this feature will prevent you from creating or
changing RAID volumes.
NOTE: HP does not support SRT with self-encrypting drives (SEDs).
Removing or replacing the hard drive cover
Removing the hard drive cover
Remove the hard drive cover to access the hard drive.
1. Remove the battery (see
Inserting or removing the battery on page 38).
2. Loosen the 2 hard drive cover screws (1). Slide the hard drive cover to the right (2) away from
the computer, and then remove the cover (3).
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