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Table of contents Updating software Updating the BIOS ...3 Determining the BIOS version 3 Downloading a BIOS update 4 Updating programs and drivers ...6 Using SoftPaq Download Manager ...7 Index ...8 iii
Table of contents Updating software Updating the BIOS ...3 Determining the BIOS version 3 Downloading a BIOS update 4 Updating programs and drivers ...6 Using SoftPaq Download Manager ...7 Index ...8 iii
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...provided in English only.) You can manually check for updates at any time by obtaining the Support Software disc (purchased separately). Some BIOS updates may be packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Open your country or region. 3. Insert the Support Software disc into the ...by selecting Start > Help and Support > Update Software & Drivers and following the on-screen instructions. This disc includes device drivers, BIOS updates, and utilities. Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with ROMPaqs are available either through the HP Update utility or ...
...provided in English only.) You can manually check for updates at any time by obtaining the Support Software disc (purchased separately). Some BIOS updates may be packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Open your country or region. 3. Insert the Support Software disc into the ...by selecting Start > Help and Support > Update Software & Drivers and following the on-screen instructions. This disc includes device drivers, BIOS updates, and utilities. Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with ROMPaqs are available either through the HP Update utility or ...
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... devices, and provides for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the computer. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Follow the on the system ...and then type your computer is stored on -screen instructions. 2 Updating software Select your Internet browser, and go to the "Determining the BIOS version" section. To update the software using the HP Web site, follow these steps: 1. Open your country or region. 4. Identify...
... devices, and provides for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the computer. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Follow the on the system ...and then type your computer is stored on -screen instructions. 2 Updating software Select your Internet browser, and go to the "Determining the BIOS version" section. To update the software using the HP Web site, follow these steps: 1. Open your country or region. 4. Identify...
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...while the "Press the ESC key for displaying BIOS information, follow the on-screen instructions. - or - Updating the BIOS 3 Press esc to return to enter BIOS setup. 3. Determining the BIOS version BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by using Computer Setup. ...in Windows®) or by pressing fn+esc (if you currently have, and then download and install the new BIOS. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Use the arrow keys to select File...
...while the "Press the ESC key for displaying BIOS information, follow the on-screen instructions. - or - Updating the BIOS 3 Press esc to return to enter BIOS setup. 3. Determining the BIOS version BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by using Computer Setup. ...in Windows®) or by pressing fn+esc (if you currently have, and then download and install the new BIOS. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Use the arrow keys to select File...
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... periodically for your specific product from the AC outlet. The hard drive designation is recommended that is connected to access the BIOS update you are posted as needed. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on -screen instructions ...to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Make a note of the download date, name, or other identifier. Click your computer. Double-click the file that are displayed, follow...
... periodically for your specific product from the AC outlet. The hard drive designation is recommended that is connected to access the BIOS update you are posted as needed. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on -screen instructions ...to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Make a note of the download date, name, or other identifier. Click your computer. Double-click the file that are displayed, follow...
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Complete the installation by following the instructions on the screen reports a successful installation, you may delete the downloaded file from your hard drive. Updating the BIOS 5 NOTE: After a message on the screen. The BIOS installation begins. 5.
Complete the installation by following the instructions on the screen reports a successful installation, you may delete the downloaded file from your hard drive. Updating the BIOS 5 NOTE: After a message on the screen. The BIOS installation begins. 5.
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Index B BIOS update downloading 4 installing 4 C computer information 3 S SoftPaq 1 SoftPaqs, downloading 6, 7 software BIOS update 4 HP Web site 1 SoftPaq 1 updates 1 updating programs and drivers 6 U updates, software 1 8 Index
Index B BIOS update downloading 4 installing 4 C computer information 3 S SoftPaq 1 SoftPaqs, downloading 6, 7 software BIOS update 4 HP Web site 1 SoftPaq 1 updates 1 updating programs and drivers 6 U updates, software 1 8 Index
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... items 57 Manually activating free space bleaching 57 Aborting a shred or free space bleaching operation 57 Viewing the log files ...58 6 BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools General tasks ...60 Accessing BIOS Configuration 60 Viewing or changing settings 61 Viewing system information ...61 Advanced tasks ...62 Setting security options ...62 Setting system configuration...
... items 57 Manually activating free space bleaching 57 Aborting a shred or free space bleaching operation 57 Viewing the log files ...58 6 BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools General tasks ...60 Accessing BIOS Configuration 60 Viewing or changing settings 61 Viewing system information ...61 Advanced tasks ...62 Setting security options ...62 Setting system configuration...
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... ● Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools (select models only) ● Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools (select models only) ● File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools ● BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools ● Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools (select models only) ● Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools (select models only) The software...
... ● Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools (select models only) ● Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools (select models only) ● File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools ● BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools ● Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools (select models only) ● Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools (select models only) The software...
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... application files, historical or Web-related content, or other confidential data) on user and administrator password management. ● BIOS Configuration provides an alternative to power-on your computer and periodically bleach the hard drive. HP ProtectTools features The following table...be enhanced through the use of a TPM embedded security chip and/or security device authentication, such as Computer Setup. ● BIOS Configuration enablement of communication when using email, Microsoft® Office documents, or instant messaging (IM). File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools (...
... application files, historical or Web-related content, or other confidential data) on user and administrator password management. ● BIOS Configuration provides an alternative to power-on your computer and periodically bleach the hard drive. HP ProtectTools features The following table...be enhanced through the use of a TPM embedded security chip and/or security device authentication, such as Computer Setup. ● BIOS Configuration enablement of communication when using email, Microsoft® Office documents, or instant messaging (IM). File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools (...
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... into the following table lists the commonly used by regular users or administrators. The passwords that are indicated in HP ProtectTools can enable Java Card BIOS security mode. ● User-Uses the security features. All other passwords may all be set by IT administrators only are set and used passwords, the...
... into the following table lists the commonly used by regular users or administrators. The passwords that are indicated in HP ProtectTools can enable Java Card BIOS security mode. ● User-Uses the security features. All other passwords may all be set by IT administrators only are set and used passwords, the...
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...password Set in this HP ProtectTools Function module Emergency Recovery Token password Embedded Security, by IT administrator NOTE: Also known as BIOS administrator, f10 Setup, or Security Setup password BIOS Configuration, by IT administrator Protects access to the computer contents when the computer is turned on, restarted, or restored from...access to all owner functions of Drive Encryption, if the Java Card token is a backup file for manual logon or saved on password BIOS Configuration Protects access to the Computer Setup utility. Authenticates users of Embedded Security.
...password Set in this HP ProtectTools Function module Emergency Recovery Token password Embedded Security, by IT administrator NOTE: Also known as BIOS administrator, f10 Setup, or Security Setup password BIOS Configuration, by IT administrator Protects access to the computer contents when the computer is turned on, restarted, or restored from...access to all owner functions of Drive Encryption, if the Java Card token is a backup file for manual logon or saved on password BIOS Configuration Protects access to the Computer Setup utility. Authenticates users of Embedded Security.
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With BIOS Configuration, you can accomplish the following objectives: ● Manage administrator passwords. ● Configure other power-on authentication features, such as embedded security authentication. ● Enable ... boot order. This gives users Windows access to the Computer Setup utility security and configuration settings. NOTE: Many of the features in Computer Setup. 59 6 BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools provides access to system security features that are also available in...
With BIOS Configuration, you can accomplish the following objectives: ● Manage administrator passwords. ● Configure other power-on authentication features, such as embedded security authentication. ● Enable ... boot order. This gives users Windows access to the Computer Setup utility security and configuration settings. NOTE: Many of the features in Computer Setup. 59 6 BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools provides access to system security features that are also available in...
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...: 1. Click HP ProtectTools Security Manager, and then click BIOS Configuration. General tasks BIOS Configuration allows you may need to enter Computer Setup. Click Start, click Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. NOTE: To display the HP ProtectTools Security ... to manage various computer settings that would otherwise be accessible only by pressing f10 at the far right of the taskbar. You can also access BIOS Configuration from an icon in the notification area, at startup to click the Show Hidden Icons icon (< or
...: 1. Click HP ProtectTools Security Manager, and then click BIOS Configuration. General tasks BIOS Configuration allows you may need to enter Computer Setup. Click Start, click Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. NOTE: To display the HP ProtectTools Security ... to manage various computer settings that would otherwise be accessible only by pressing f10 at the far right of the taskbar. You can also access BIOS Configuration from an icon in the notification area, at startup to click the Show Hidden Icons icon (< or
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...size; or - and system ROM NOTE: The "File" page is for information purposes only. keyboard controller version; None of the BIOS Configuration pages: ● File ● Security ● System Configuration 2. Viewing or changing settings To view or change configuration settings...: 1. video version; To view system information: ▲ Access BIOS Configuration, and click File. Viewing system information Use the "File" page to restart the computer. NOTE: Password changes take effect ...
...size; or - and system ROM NOTE: The "File" page is for information purposes only. keyboard controller version; None of the BIOS Configuration pages: ● File ● Security ● System Configuration 2. Viewing or changing settings To view or change configuration settings...: 1. video version; To view system information: ▲ Access BIOS Configuration, and click File. Viewing system information Use the "File" page to restart the computer. NOTE: Password changes take effect ...
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...Management of the options listed in the table below. 3. Select available or hidden. 62 Chapter 6 BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools To set a BIOS administrator password. Security Option BIOS Administrator Password NOTE: This option may also be called "Setup Password". Enter, view or change ....to enhance the security of your computer. System IDs Option Ownership Tag Asset Tracking Number Action Enter, view or change . Access BIOS Configuration, and click Security. 2. NOTE: Not all options are available on computers equipped with the HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Chip...
...Management of the options listed in the table below. 3. Select available or hidden. 62 Chapter 6 BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools To set a BIOS administrator password. Security Option BIOS Administrator Password NOTE: This option may also be called "Setup Password". Enter, view or change ....to enhance the security of your computer. System IDs Option Ownership Tag Asset Tracking Number Action Enter, view or change . Access BIOS Configuration, and click Security. 2. NOTE: Not all options are available on computers equipped with the HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Chip...
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...● Port options ● Boot options ● Device configuration options ● Built-in which system devices boot. 64 Chapter 6 BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools Boot options Option Startup Check Delay (Sec) Custom Logo Express Boot Popup Delay (Sec) CD-ROM Boot SD ... options (select models only) ● Security level options 3. Enable or disable. Enable or disable. Enable or disable. Enable or disable. Access BIOS Configuration, and then click System Configuration. 2. Select one of the following options, as needed. 4. Set the Express Boot Popup Delay, in seconds...
...● Port options ● Boot options ● Device configuration options ● Built-in which system devices boot. 64 Chapter 6 BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools Boot options Option Startup Check Delay (Sec) Custom Logo Express Boot Popup Delay (Sec) CD-ROM Boot SD ... options (select models only) ● Security level options 3. Enable or disable. Enable or disable. Enable or disable. Enable or disable. Access BIOS Configuration, and then click System Configuration. 2. Select one of the following options, as needed. 4. Set the Express Boot Popup Delay, in seconds...
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... Security Level Change, view, or hide. Fingerprint Device Security Level Change, view, or hide. Optical Disk Drive Security Level Change, view, or hide. 66 Chapter 6 BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools HDD Translation Mode Security Level Change, view, or hide. Wake on AC Power Security Level Change, view, or hide. Enable or...
... Security Level Change, view, or hide. Fingerprint Device Security Level Change, view, or hide. Optical Disk Drive Security Level Change, view, or hide. 66 Chapter 6 BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools HDD Translation Mode Security Level Change, view, or hide. Wake on AC Power Security Level Change, view, or hide. Enable or...
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... (such as an authentication factor when the user logs on to Windows. On select models, the TPM embedded security chip also enables enhanced BIOS security features accessed through BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools. 68 Chapter 7 Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools protects against unauthorized access to user data or credentials. Embedded Security for...
... (such as an authentication factor when the user logs on to Windows. On select models, the TPM embedded security chip also enables enhanced BIOS security features accessed through BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools. 68 Chapter 7 Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools protects against unauthorized access to user data or credentials. Embedded Security for...
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... and gaining control over the owner tasks, such as handling the emergency recovery archive, and configuring user access settings. This procedure cannot be enabled in BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools. Press f10 to accept the changes to select File, and click Save Changes and Exit. In the Security menu, use the...
... and gaining control over the owner tasks, such as handling the emergency recovery archive, and configuring user access settings. This procedure cannot be enabled in BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools. Press f10 to accept the changes to select File, and click Save Changes and Exit. In the Security menu, use the...