HP EliteBook 8770w Mobile Workstation - Manual (Page 81)

NOTE: Hard drives in the primary hard drive bay or in the secondary hard drive bay are protected
by HP 3D DriveGuard. Hard drives installed in optional docking devices or connected to USB ports
are not protected by HP 3D DriveGuard.
For more information, see the HP 3D DriveGuard software Help.
Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status
The hard drive light on the computer changes color to show that a drive in the primary hard drive bay
or a drive in the secondary hard drive bay (select models only) is parked. To determine whether
drives are currently protected or whether a drive is parked, use the icon on the Windows desktop in
the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar:
● If the software is enabled, a green check mark is superimposed over the hard drive icon.
● If the software is disabled, a red X is superimposed over the hard drive icon.
● If the drives are parked, a yellow moon is superimposed over the hard drive icon.
If the icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, is not enabled, follow these steps to
enable it:
1. From the Start screen, type c, and then select Control Panel.
2. Select Hardware and Sound > HP 3D DriveGuard.
NOTE: If prompted by User Account Control, click Yes.
3. From the Icon in system tray row, click Show.
4. Click OK.
Managing power with a parked hard drive
If HP 3D DriveGuard has parked the drive, the computer will behave in the following ways:
● The computer will not shut down.
● The computer will not initiate Sleep.
● The computer will not activate battery alarms set on the Alarms tab in Power Options.
Before you move the computer, HP recommends that you either shut it down or initiate Sleep.
Using HP 3D DriveGuard software
The HP 3D DriveGuard software enables you to perform the following tasks:
● Enable and disable HP 3D DriveGuard.
NOTE: Depending on your user privileges, you may be unable to enable or disable HP 3D
DriveGuard. Privileges for non-administrator users can be changed by members of an
administrator group.
● Determine whether a drive in the system is supported.
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