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...document to be a technical resource for each system, follow the steps below. - Preparing for each PC IMPORTANT This document does not provide a license to obtain the proper license agreements. - This document is updated monthly and available by pressing Fn+Esc after the OS boots. - Before using the document to... or by annual subscription or as a one-time purchase. If you have the most recent version, install the latest system ROM BIOS. 3 This section provides guidelines for information on the HP website to complete these steps in the proper order can also download all...
...document to be a technical resource for each system, follow the steps below. - Preparing for each PC IMPORTANT This document does not provide a license to obtain the proper license agreements. - This document is updated monthly and available by pressing Fn+Esc after the OS boots. - Before using the document to... or by annual subscription or as a one-time purchase. If you have the most recent version, install the latest system ROM BIOS. 3 This section provides guidelines for information on the HP website to complete these steps in the proper order can also download all...
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Contents ProtectTools Security Manager (Select Models Only) . 7-24 Credential Manager for ProtectTools 7-24 BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools 7-25 Smart Card Security for ProtectTools 7-26 Optional Security Cable 7-27 8 MultiBoot Default Boot Sequence ... Tools Menu 9-6 Advanced Menu 9-6 10 Client Management Solutions Configuration and Deployment 10-2 Client Manager Software 10-3 11 Software Update and Recovery Software Updates 11-1 Accessing Computer Information 11-2 Obtaining the Support Software CD 11-3 Software Updates and the HP Web Site 11-3 Hardware and Software Guide xi
Contents ProtectTools Security Manager (Select Models Only) . 7-24 Credential Manager for ProtectTools 7-24 BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools 7-25 Smart Card Security for ProtectTools 7-26 Optional Security Cable 7-27 8 MultiBoot Default Boot Sequence ... Tools Menu 9-6 Advanced Menu 9-6 10 Client Management Solutions Configuration and Deployment 10-2 Client Manager Software 10-3 11 Software Update and Recovery Software Updates 11-1 Accessing Computer Information 11-2 Obtaining the Support Software CD 11-3 Software Updates and the HP Web Site 11-3 Hardware and Software Guide xi
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... Web site at http://www.hp.com/go/easydeploy. HP CMS provides superior hardware management capabilities for asset management. ■ PC health check monitoring and diagnostics. ■ Web-accessible reporting of business critical details such as machines with thermal warnings, and memory... alerts. ■ Remote updating of system software such as device drivers and ROM BIOS. ✎ Additional functionality can be added when HP CMS is used with optional Altiris Solutions software (purchased ...
... Web site at http://www.hp.com/go/easydeploy. HP CMS provides superior hardware management capabilities for asset management. ■ PC health check monitoring and diagnostics. ■ Web-accessible reporting of business critical details such as machines with thermal warnings, and memory... alerts. ■ Remote updating of system software such as device drivers and ROM BIOS. ✎ Additional functionality can be added when HP CMS is used with optional Altiris Solutions software (purchased ...
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... network, it is stored on the system ROM. Install the updates. 11 Software Update and Recovery Software Updates To stay current with the hardware devices, and provides for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the computer. For more information, refer to...." 3. Hardware and Software Guide 11-1 Identify your network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. ✎ The computer system BIOS is recommended that you consult with your computer model, product category, and series or family. Access the...
... network, it is stored on the system ROM. Install the updates. 11 Software Update and Recovery Software Updates To stay current with the hardware devices, and provides for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the computer. For more information, refer to...." 3. Hardware and Software Guide 11-1 Identify your network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. ✎ The computer system BIOS is recommended that you consult with your computer model, product category, and series or family. Access the...
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... is provided on the serial number label on the screen. 11-2 Hardware and Software Guide To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the "F10 = ROM Based...Notebook. ■ The product family name and series number are already in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Open Computer Setup by opening Computer Setup. To use the arrow keys to select File > Ignore changes and exit. Then follow the instructions on the bottom of the system BIOS currently installed. BIOS...
... is provided on the serial number label on the screen. 11-2 Hardware and Software Guide To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the "F10 = ROM Based...Notebook. ■ The product family name and series number are already in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Open Computer Setup by opening Computer Setup. To use the arrow keys to select File > Ignore changes and exit. Then follow the instructions on the bottom of the system BIOS currently installed. BIOS...
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...site at http://www.hp.com. Hardware and Software Guide 11-3 Software Updates and the HP Web Site Most software on the HP Web site is packaged in compressed files called ROMPaqs. Some BIOS updates may be packaged in English only. The Readme.txt files included with... ROMPaqs are provided in compressed files called SoftPaqs. The CD includes device drivers, BIOS updates, and utilities. Software Update and Recovery Obtaining the Support Software CD The ...
...site at http://www.hp.com. Hardware and Software Guide 11-3 Software Updates and the HP Web Site Most software on the HP Web site is packaged in compressed files called ROMPaqs. Some BIOS updates may be packaged in English only. The Readme.txt files included with... ROMPaqs are provided in compressed files called SoftPaqs. The CD includes device drivers, BIOS updates, and utilities. Software Update and Recovery Obtaining the Support Software CD The ...
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... a note of the path to the location on your computer. You will be downloaded. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. b. Follow the instructions on the screen to download...Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Software Update and Recovery Downloading a BIOS Update Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is running on battery power, docked in an optional docking device...
... a note of the path to the location on your computer. You will be downloaded. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. b. Follow the instructions on the screen to download...Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Software Update and Recovery Downloading a BIOS Update Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is running on battery power, docked in an optional docking device...
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...procedures vary. If no instructions are displayed on the screen after the download is complete. Hardware and Software Guide 11-5 The BIOS installation begins. 4. Complete the installation by selecting Start > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer. 2. In the left... typically Local Disk C.) b. Double-click the file with your network administrator before installing any instructions that contains the update. 3. Software Update and Recovery Installing a BIOS Update ✎ If your computer is connected to a network, it is recommended that you may delete the downloaded file...
...procedures vary. If no instructions are displayed on the screen after the download is complete. Hardware and Software Guide 11-5 The BIOS installation begins. 4. Complete the installation by selecting Start > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer. 2. In the left... typically Local Disk C.) b. Double-click the file with your network administrator before installing any instructions that contains the update. 3. Software Update and Recovery Installing a BIOS Update ✎ If your computer is connected to a network, it is recommended that you may delete the downloaded file...
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... your computer model. 2. You will be downloaded. Software Update and Recovery Downloading and Installing Other Software To download and install software other than a BIOS update: 1. At the download area, select the software you are ready to update. 3. Access the page on your computer: ❏ ...Select Start > Help and Support, and then click a software update link. - or - ❏ Visit the...
... your computer model. 2. You will be downloaded. Software Update and Recovery Downloading and Installing Other Software To download and install software other than a BIOS update: 1. At the download area, select the software you are ready to update. 3. Access the page on your computer: ❏ ...Select Start > Help and Support, and then click a software update link. - or - ❏ Visit the...
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... 2-22 bays battery 1-23, 1-25, 1-27 hard drive 1-24, 1-25 BIOS downloading and installing 11-4 finding version information 11-1 obtaining updates 11-1 BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools 7-25 BIOS information, displaying 3-10, 7-3, 10-3, 11-1 Bluetooth device 6-11 Bluetooth label ...1-27 boot order 8-2, 8-5, 9-6 boot sequence, default 8-2 bootable devices, enabling 8-4 buttons Easy Access 4-23 Info Center 1-9, 3-11 mute 1-9, 4-2 optical drive 1-18, 1-19 PC...
... 2-22 bays battery 1-23, 1-25, 1-27 hard drive 1-24, 1-25 BIOS downloading and installing 11-4 finding version information 11-1 obtaining updates 11-1 BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools 7-25 BIOS information, displaying 3-10, 7-3, 10-3, 11-1 Bluetooth device 6-11 Bluetooth label ...1-27 boot order 8-2, 8-5, 9-6 boot sequence, default 8-2 bootable devices, enabling 8-4 buttons Easy Access 4-23 Info Center 1-9, 3-11 mute 1-9, 4-2 optical drive 1-18, 1-19 PC...
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Index SoftPaq 11-3 support CD 11-3 System Restore 11-9 updates 11-3 updating 11-1 Sonic RecordNow! 4-13 speakers 1-13, 1-14, 4-2, 4-3 specifications operating environment 12-1 rated input power 12-2 standby avoiding when using ...BIOS, downloading and installing 11-4 system information, displaying 3-10, 7-19 system recovery 11-8 system recovery disc 10-2 System Restore 11-9 system ROM determining current version of 3-10 T temperature specifications 12-1 storage, battery pack 2-35 tiling, setting preferences 4-21 TouchPad 1-6, 3-1, 3-2 travel battery connector 1-23, 1-25 traveling with notebook...
Index SoftPaq 11-3 support CD 11-3 System Restore 11-9 updates 11-3 updating 11-1 Sonic RecordNow! 4-13 speakers 1-13, 1-14, 4-2, 4-3 specifications operating environment 12-1 rated input power 12-2 standby avoiding when using ...BIOS, downloading and installing 11-4 system information, displaying 3-10, 7-19 system recovery 11-8 system recovery disc 10-2 System Restore 11-9 system ROM determining current version of 3-10 T temperature specifications 12-1 storage, battery pack 2-35 tiling, setting preferences 4-21 TouchPad 1-6, 3-1, 3-2 travel battery connector 1-23, 1-25 traveling with notebook...
HP Compaq nx6110, nc6110, nx6120 and nc6120 Notebook PCs - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... more information, refer to "Accessing Computer Information." Ä CAUTION: If your network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system ROM updates. ✎ The computer system ROM stores the BIOS software. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with your computer is connected to "Obtaining the Support Software CD...
... more information, refer to "Accessing Computer Information." Ä CAUTION: If your network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system ROM updates. ✎ The computer system ROM stores the BIOS software. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with your computer is connected to "Obtaining the Support Software CD...
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...on the bottom of the screen. 2. ROM date information is displayed. 3. ROM version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by opening Computer Setup. Then follow the instructions on the computer, you need to know the version of the ...the following information: ■ The product category is Notebook. ■ The product family name and series number are already in the lower-left corner of the computer. Software Updates and Recovery Accessing Computer Information Before you access the updates for displaying ROM information: 1. Use the arrow keys ...
...on the bottom of the screen. 2. ROM date information is displayed. 3. ROM version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by opening Computer Setup. Then follow the instructions on the computer, you need to know the version of the ...the following information: ■ The product category is Notebook. ■ The product family name and series number are already in the lower-left corner of the computer. Software Updates and Recovery Accessing Computer Information Before you access the updates for displaying ROM information: 1. Use the arrow keys ...