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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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... your computer model number in compressed files called ROMPaqs. Click the option for updates from HP. Follow the on -screen instructions. The utility runs a specified interval and provides a list of the disc, follow these steps: 1. Some BIOS updates may be packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs. To purchase the current Support Software...
... your computer model number in compressed files called ROMPaqs. Click the option for updates from HP. Follow the on -screen instructions. The utility runs a specified interval and provides a list of the disc, follow these steps: 1. Some BIOS updates may be packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs. To purchase the current Support Software...
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...or family. For details, refer to http://www.hp.com/support. 3. Identify your country or region. 4. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Press enter. 6. Open your Internet ...browser, and go to the "Determining the BIOS version" section. Follow the on the computer. To update the software using the HP Web site, follow these steps: 1. If...
...or family. For details, refer to http://www.hp.com/support. 3. Identify your country or region. 4. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Press enter. 6. Open your Internet ...browser, and go to the "Determining the BIOS version" section. Follow the on the computer. To update the software using the HP Web site, follow these steps: 1. If...
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... Click Exit in Windows®) or by using Computer Setup. or - Press esc to return to enter BIOS setup. 3. Updating the BIOS 3 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... pointing device or the arrow keys to select File > Ignore changes and exit, and then press enter. Determining the BIOS version BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you currently have, and then download and install the new...
... Click Exit in Windows®) or by using Computer Setup. or - Press esc to return to enter BIOS setup. 3. Updating the BIOS 3 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... pointing device or the arrow keys to select File > Ignore changes and exit, and then press enter. Determining the BIOS version BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you currently have, and then download and install the new...
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.... Open Windows Explorer by unplugging the power cord from the models listed. 4. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is newer than the BIOS version currently installed on the screen to download your computer. Follow the on battery power, docked in the product box... computer is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. To download a BIOS update: NOTE: BIOS updates are ready to install the update. Make a note of the path to the location on the screen after it has been downloaded to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer model number in...
.... Open Windows Explorer by unplugging the power cord from the models listed. 4. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is newer than the BIOS version currently installed on the screen to download your computer. Follow the on battery power, docked in the product box... computer is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. To download a BIOS update: NOTE: BIOS updates are ready to install the update. Make a note of the path to the location on the screen after it has been downloaded to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer model number in...
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The BIOS installation begins. 5. NOTE: After a message on the screen. 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
The BIOS installation begins. 5. NOTE: After a message on the screen. 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
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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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... a predefined shred profile 51 Customizing a shred profile 51 Customizing a simple delete profile 52 Setting a shred schedule 53 Setting a free space bleaching schedule 53 Selecting or creating a shred profile 54 Selecting a predefined shred profile 54 Customizing a shred profile 54 Customizing a simple... 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...
... a predefined shred profile 51 Customizing a shred profile 51 Customizing a simple delete profile 52 Setting a shred schedule 53 Setting a free space bleaching schedule 53 Selecting or creating a shred profile 54 Selecting a predefined shred profile 54 Customizing a shred profile 54 Customizing a simple... 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...
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... is provided by the following software modules: ● Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools ● 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...
... is provided by the following software modules: ● Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools ● 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...
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... 1 Introduction to security Drive Encryption provides complete, full-volume hard drive encryption. ● Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools ● BIOS Configuration provides access to power-on your computer and periodically bleach the hard drive. BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools (select models ● only) Drive Encryption forces pre-boot authentication in order to verify the...
... 1 Introduction to security Drive Encryption provides complete, full-volume hard drive encryption. ● Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools ● BIOS Configuration provides access to power-on your computer and periodically bleach the hard drive. BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools (select models ● only) Drive Encryption forces pre-boot authentication in order to verify the...
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... used in place of the Windows logon process, allowing access to Windows and Credential Manager simultaneously. Managing HP ProtectTools passwords Most of the HP ProtectTools Security Manager features are secured by IT administrators only are set and used for power-on authentication,...is to divide responsibilities and rights among various types of administrators and users. NOTE: Many of the features in HP ProtectTools can enable Java Card BIOS security mode. ● User-Uses the security features. Additional security elements Assigning security roles In managing computer ...
... used in place of the Windows logon process, allowing access to Windows and Credential Manager simultaneously. Managing HP ProtectTools passwords Most of the HP ProtectTools Security Manager features are secured by IT administrators only are set and used for power-on authentication,...is to divide responsibilities and rights among various types of administrators and users. NOTE: Many of the features in HP ProtectTools can enable Java Card BIOS security mode. ● User-Uses the security features. Additional security elements Assigning security roles In managing computer ...
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... access to the Computer Setup utility. HP ProtectTools 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 the ... PIN also protects access to the Computer Setup utility and to all owner functions of Embedded Security. Power-on password BIOS Configuration Protects access to the Java Card contents and authenticates users of Drive Encryption, if the Java Card token is turned...
... access to the Computer Setup utility. HP ProtectTools 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 the ... PIN also protects access to the Computer Setup utility and to all owner functions of Embedded Security. Power-on password BIOS Configuration Protects access to the Java Card contents and authenticates users of Drive Encryption, if the Java Card token is turned...
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... utility security and configuration settings. NOTE: Many of the features in BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools provides access to system security features that are also available in Computer Setup. 59 6 BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools are managed by Computer Setup. With BIOS Configuration, you can accomplish the following objectives: ● Manage administrator...
... utility security and configuration settings. NOTE: Many of the features in BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools provides access to system security features that are also available in Computer Setup. 59 6 BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools are managed by Computer Setup. With BIOS Configuration, you can accomplish the following objectives: ● Manage administrator...
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You can also access BIOS Configuration from an icon in the notification area, at startup to enter Computer Setup. NOTE: To display the HP ProtectTools Security Manager icon, you to manage various computer settings that would otherwise be accessible only by pressing f10 at the far... right of the taskbar. Click Start, click Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. Click HP ProtectTools Security Manager, and then click BIOS Configuration. General tasks BIOS Configuration allows you may need to click the Show Hidden Icons icon (< or Accessing...
You can also access BIOS Configuration from an icon in the notification area, at startup to enter Computer Setup. NOTE: To display the HP ProtectTools Security Manager icon, you to manage various computer settings that would otherwise be accessible only by pressing f10 at the far... right of the taskbar. Click Start, click Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. Click HP ProtectTools Security Manager, and then click BIOS Configuration. General tasks BIOS Configuration allows you may need to click the Show Hidden Icons icon (< or Accessing...
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... displayed information can be modified. video version; keyboard controller version; cache and memory size; None of the BIOS Configuration pages: ● File ● Security ● System Configuration 2. To view system information: ▲ Access BIOS Configuration, and click File. NOTE: Password changes take effect immediately with no need to view the following types...
... displayed information can be modified. video version; keyboard controller version; cache and memory size; None of the BIOS Configuration pages: ● File ● Security ● System Configuration 2. To view system information: ▲ Access BIOS Configuration, and click File. NOTE: Password changes take effect immediately with no need to view the following types...
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...TPM from OS OS Management of the options listed in the table below. 3. Select available or hidden. 62 Chapter 6 BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools Click Apply to apply the new settings and close the window. System IDs Option Ownership Tag Asset Tracking Number Action Enter...all options are available on computers equipped with the HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Chip (TPM). Select any of TPM Embedded Security Device Availability Action Enable or disable. Access BIOS Configuration, and click Security. 2. Security Option BIOS Administrator Password NOTE: This option may also be ...
...TPM from OS OS Management of the options listed in the table below. 3. Select available or hidden. 62 Chapter 6 BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools Click Apply to apply the new settings and close the window. System IDs Option Ownership Tag Asset Tracking Number Action Enter...all options are available on computers equipped with the HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Chip (TPM). Select any of TPM Embedded Security Device Availability Action Enable or disable. Access BIOS Configuration, and click Security. 2. Security Option BIOS Administrator Password NOTE: This option may also be ...
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... system and close the window. Click OK in which system devices boot. 64 Chapter 6 BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools Enable or disable. Enable or disable. Set the order in the HP ProtectTools Security Manager window to apply the new settings to the system and leave the window ...Order Action Set the Startup Check Delay, in seconds. Enable or disable. Enable or disable. To set system configuration options: 1. Access BIOS Configuration, and then click System Configuration. 2. Port options Option Flash Media Reader USB Ports 1394 port Express Card slot Action Enable or ...
... system and close the window. Click OK in which system devices boot. 64 Chapter 6 BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools Enable or disable. Enable or disable. Set the order in the HP ProtectTools Security Manager window to apply the new settings to the system and leave the window ...Order Action Set the Startup Check Delay, in seconds. Enable or disable. Enable or disable. To set system configuration options: 1. Access BIOS Configuration, and then click System Configuration. 2. Port options Option Flash Media Reader USB Ports 1394 port Express Card slot Action Enable or ...
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... Translation Mode Security Level Change, view, or hide. Optical Disk Drive Security Level Change, view, or hide. 66 Chapter 6 BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools USB Legacy Support Security Level Change, view, or hide. LAN/WLAN Switching Security Level Change, view, or hide. Data Execution... Prevention Security Level Change, view, or hide. Dual Core CPU Security Level Change, view, or hide. Embedded WWAN Device Radio Security...
... Translation Mode Security Level Change, view, or hide. Optical Disk Drive Security Level Change, view, or hide. 66 Chapter 6 BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools USB Legacy Support Security Level Change, view, or hide. LAN/WLAN Switching Security Level Change, view, or hide. Data Execution... Prevention Security Level Change, view, or hide. Dual Core CPU Security Level Change, view, or hide. Embedded WWAN Device Radio Security...
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...BIOS security features accessed through BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools. 68 Chapter 7 Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools protects against unauthorized access to Windows. Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools (select models only) For example, Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools can use Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools. 7 Embedded Security for HP...operations when using the Embedded Security software The TPM embedded security chip enhances and enables other HP ProtectTools Security Manager security features. This software module provides the following security features: ●...
...BIOS security features accessed through BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools. 68 Chapter 7 Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools protects against unauthorized access to Windows. Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools (select models only) For example, Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools can use Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools. 7 Embedded Security for HP...operations when using the Embedded Security software The TPM embedded security chip enhances and enables other HP ProtectTools Security Manager security features. This software module provides the following security features: ●...
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... the computer, and then pressing f10 while the "f10 = ROM Based Setup" message is displayed in the Computer Setup utility. To save your password in BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools. Setup procedures CAUTION: To reduce security risk, it is hidden, select Available. 6.
... the computer, and then pressing f10 while the "f10 = ROM Based Setup" message is displayed in the Computer Setup utility. To save your password in BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools. Setup procedures CAUTION: To reduce security risk, it is hidden, select Available. 6.