Software Updates - Windows XP
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Table of contents Updating software Updating the BIOS ...3 Determining the BIOS version 3 Downloading a BIOS update 3 Updating programs and drivers ...5 Index ...6 v
Table of contents Updating software Updating the BIOS ...3 Determining the BIOS version 3 Downloading a BIOS update 3 Updating programs and drivers ...5 Index ...6 v
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...Update utility automatically checks for updates at any time by obtaining the Support Software disc (purchased separately). Press enter. 5. Some BIOS updates may be packaged in compressed files called ROMPaqs. Select your computer model number in English only.) You can manually check ... also access software updates by selecting Start > Help and Support > Update Software & Drivers and following the on the HP Web site. This disc includes device drivers, BIOS updates, and utilities. Follow the on -screen instructions. 1 Open your computer are provided in the product box. 4....
...Update utility automatically checks for updates at any time by obtaining the Support Software disc (purchased separately). Press enter. 5. Some BIOS updates may be packaged in compressed files called ROMPaqs. Select your computer model number in English only.) You can manually check ... also access software updates by selecting Start > Help and Support > Update Software & Drivers and following the on the HP Web site. This disc includes device drivers, BIOS updates, and utilities. Follow the on -screen instructions. 1 Open your computer are provided in the product box. 4....
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...the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Select your computer model number in the product box...browser, and go to the "Determining the BIOS version" section. Press enter. 6. Identify your computer model, product category, and series or family. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the ...computer will interact with the hardware devices, and provides for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on ...
...the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Select your computer model number in the product box...browser, and go to the "Determining the BIOS version" section. Press enter. 6. Identify your computer model, product category, and series or family. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the ...computer will interact with the hardware devices, and provides for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on ...
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... is connected to the File menu. 5. Open your country or region. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you check the HP Web site periodically for displaying BIOS information, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord...disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Press f10 to enter BIOS setup. 3. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in an optional docking device, or connected to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your Internet browser, go to an...
... is connected to the File menu. 5. Open your country or region. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you check the HP Web site periodically for displaying BIOS information, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord...disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Press f10 to enter BIOS setup. 3. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in an optional docking device, or connected to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your Internet browser, go to an...
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... you connect your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any instructions that contains the update. 4. BIOS installation procedures vary. The BIOS installation begins. 5. You may delete the downloaded file from your hard drive. 4 Updating software Make a note of...after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Using the hard drive path you are displayed, follow these steps: a. Identify the BIOS update that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). Complete the installation by selecting Start > My Computer. 2. Make...
... you connect your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any instructions that contains the update. 4. BIOS installation procedures vary. The BIOS installation begins. 5. You may delete the downloaded file from your hard drive. 4 Updating software Make a note of...after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Using the hard drive path you are displayed, follow these steps: a. Identify the BIOS update that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). Complete the installation by selecting Start > My Computer. 2. Make...
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Index B BIOS update downloading 3 installing 4 C computer information 3 S SoftPaq 1 SoftPaqs, downloading 5 software BIOS update 3 HP Web site 1 SoftPaq 1 updates 1 updating programs and drivers 5 U updates, software 1 6 Index
Index B BIOS update downloading 3 installing 4 C computer information 3 S SoftPaq 1 SoftPaqs, downloading 5 software BIOS update 3 HP Web site 1 SoftPaq 1 updates 1 updating programs and drivers 5 U updates, software 1 6 Index
2008 HP business notebook PC F10 Setup overview
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2008 HP Business Notebook PC F10 Setup Overview Table of Contents: Background ...2 Supported Models 2 EFI BIOS Features 3 F10 Setup 3 BIOS Users/Passwords, and One Step Log-On 10 Password Setup (with/with-out HP ProtectTools 11 HP Client Management Interface 11 Anomalies...13 Q & A...14 Resources ...16
2008 HP Business Notebook PC F10 Setup Overview Table of Contents: Background ...2 Supported Models 2 EFI BIOS Features 3 F10 Setup 3 BIOS Users/Passwords, and One Step Log-On 10 Password Setup (with/with-out HP ProtectTools 11 HP Client Management Interface 11 Anomalies...13 Q & A...14 Resources ...16
2008 HP business notebook PC F10 Setup overview
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... with BIOS that are not impacted by customers. This document describes the features and functionality of features that HP provides. Supported Models All 2008 s, b, p and w business notebook and tablet models: • HP EliteBook 8730w • HP Compaq 6535b • HP EliteBook 8530w • HP Compaq 6535s • HP EliteBook 8530p • HP Compaq 6531s • HP EliteBook 6930p • HP Compaq 6530b • HP Compaq 6830s • HP Compaq 6530s • HP Compaq...
... with BIOS that are not impacted by customers. This document describes the features and functionality of features that HP provides. Supported Models All 2008 s, b, p and w business notebook and tablet models: • HP EliteBook 8730w • HP Compaq 6535b • HP EliteBook 8530w • HP Compaq 6535s • HP EliteBook 8530p • HP Compaq 6531s • HP EliteBook 6930p • HP Compaq 6530b • HP Compaq 6830s • HP Compaq 6530s • HP Compaq...
2008 HP business notebook PC F10 Setup overview
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... Setup options, please refer to diagnostic features, such as storage drives, keyboard, display, slots, and ports. EFI BIOS Features • SD boot capability o New HP business notebook models are separated in test and a hard disk test. Diagnostics - HP F10 Setup for standard user • Multi-User support o Enhanced support with ProtectTools • Password policy support...
... Setup options, please refer to diagnostic features, such as storage drives, keyboard, display, slots, and ports. EFI BIOS Features • SD boot capability o New HP business notebook models are separated in test and a hard disk test. Diagnostics - HP F10 Setup for standard user • Multi-User support o Enhanced support with ProtectTools • Password policy support...
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... the current session. Administrator Tools Setup BIOS Administrator Password Establish an power on password. Password Policy Password Minimum Length Allows administrator to specify the minimum number of the date and Set Date (MM/DD/YYYY) time. Key features for an F10 power on select 2008 HP business notebook PCs Feature Function Options (Default in... required Allows administrator to require at Yes/No least one symbol, such as 1, 2, 3 or 4 for an F10 power on password with N/A Administrator privileges Create New BIOS User Account Creates additional...
... the current session. Administrator Tools Setup BIOS Administrator Password Establish an power on password. Password Policy Password Minimum Length Allows administrator to specify the minimum number of the date and Set Date (MM/DD/YYYY) time. Key features for an F10 power on select 2008 HP business notebook PCs Feature Function Options (Default in... required Allows administrator to require at Yes/No least one symbol, such as 1, 2, 3 or 4 for an F10 power on password with N/A Administrator privileges Create New BIOS User Account Creates additional...
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... biometrics, smart cards and passwords) and enablement of multi-user access. HP business notebooks offer a range of pre-boot authentication solutions, allowing businesses to provide an additional layer of protection against unauthorized access, including attackers attempting to boot the system from within Windows. BIOS Users/Passwords, and One Step Log-On There are currently three...
... biometrics, smart cards and passwords) and enablement of multi-user access. HP business notebooks offer a range of pre-boot authentication solutions, allowing businesses to provide an additional layer of protection against unauthorized access, including attackers attempting to boot the system from within Windows. BIOS Users/Passwords, and One Step Log-On There are currently three...
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...), and Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI). Setting up BIOS preboot authentication without HP ProtectTools (Power On Password) Prior to 2008 business notebook platforms utilized the Power On Password to the management solution of their choice. HP Client Management Interface With the HP Client Management Interface (HPCMI), HP business computers seamlessly integrate into F10 as smart card or...
...), and Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI). Setting up BIOS preboot authentication without HP ProtectTools (Power On Password) Prior to 2008 business notebook platforms utilized the Power On Password to the management solution of their choice. HP Client Management Interface With the HP Client Management Interface (HPCMI), HP business computers seamlessly integrate into F10 as smart card or...
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...processors, hard drives, memory, BIOS, drivers, including sensor information (such as over-temperature, fan stall, and hardware configuration changes) to be sent to the system management console, application, or to the local client computer. Subscribe for managing HP business computers in your IT environment.... Perform F10 Setup functions including setting and changing the computer boot order remotely from your system management console on any or all of your client systems. HP Client Management Interface provides the...
...processors, hard drives, memory, BIOS, drivers, including sensor information (such as over-temperature, fan stall, and hardware configuration changes) to be sent to the system management console, application, or to the local client computer. Subscribe for managing HP business computers in your IT environment.... Perform F10 Setup functions including setting and changing the computer boot order remotely from your system management console on any or all of your client systems. HP Client Management Interface provides the...
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... system and without the need to maximize fault tolerance is also supported SATA. Note: HP QuickLook 2 is accessible when the notebook is a Personal Information Manager (PIM) viewer for the business. Will the move to the PC's motherboard. For additional information on the system configuration... • Serial ATA (SATA) Integrated Drive Electronics (IDE) mode, does not support SATA's advanced features Redundant Array of traditional BIOS interfaces between the operating system and platform firmware. No, functionality has improved when compared to our 2007 F10 Setup. What is SATA...
... system and without the need to maximize fault tolerance is also supported SATA. Note: HP QuickLook 2 is accessible when the notebook is a Personal Information Manager (PIM) viewer for the business. Will the move to the PC's motherboard. For additional information on the system configuration... • Serial ATA (SATA) Integrated Drive Electronics (IDE) mode, does not support SATA's advanced features Redundant Array of traditional BIOS interfaces between the operating system and platform firmware. No, functionality has improved when compared to our 2007 F10 Setup. What is SATA...
HP Business Notebook Computer EFI Guidelines - White paper
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HP Business Notebook Computer EFI Guidelines Subtitle Introduction...2 EFI applications and tools ...2 Applications accessible during startup 2 BIOS Recovery...3 Launching EFI applications ...3 EFI and custom imaging ...3 EFI architecture...4 Volume name ...4 Directories and descriptions ...4 How BIOS launches EFI applications...4 For HP-signed EFI applications ...4 Non-HP-signed EFI applications ...5 User launch and boot options ...5 Additional BIOS policies for the EFI environment...
HP Business Notebook Computer EFI Guidelines Subtitle Introduction...2 EFI applications and tools ...2 Applications accessible during startup 2 BIOS Recovery...3 Launching EFI applications ...3 EFI and custom imaging ...3 EFI architecture...4 Volume name ...4 Directories and descriptions ...4 How BIOS launches EFI applications...4 For HP-signed EFI applications ...4 Non-HP-signed EFI applications ...5 User launch and boot options ...5 Additional BIOS policies for the EFI environment...
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... information about EFI, go /techcenter. The computer industry's answer to http://www.hp.com/go to BIOS limitations is a personal information manager (PIM) viewer for the basic operation of the Extensible Firmware Interface. On 2008 commercial notebook platforms with the EFI BIOS, HP created the EFI partition as HP_TOOLS. EFI applications and tools The EFI...
... information about EFI, go /techcenter. The computer industry's answer to http://www.hp.com/go to BIOS limitations is a personal information manager (PIM) viewer for the basic operation of the Extensible Firmware Interface. On 2008 commercial notebook platforms with the EFI BIOS, HP created the EFI partition as HP_TOOLS. EFI applications and tools The EFI...
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... Ability to start QuickLook from the off , in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation. HP Note Pressing the info button when the system is in the loss of the BIOS. F2 will not wake the system from the off state (S5) or Hibernation (S4). It can...state it becomes corrupt. EFI and custom imaging If you use all System Diagnostics functions 3 Launching EFI applications Launch EFI applications as HP releases BIOS updates, two HP BIOS flash utilities (HPQFlash and SSM flash) automatically update the partition with the most current version of the following features: Ability...
... Ability to start QuickLook from the off , in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation. HP Note Pressing the info button when the system is in the loss of the BIOS. F2 will not wake the system from the off state (S5) or Hibernation (S4). It can...state it becomes corrupt. EFI and custom imaging If you use all System Diagnostics functions 3 Launching EFI applications Launch EFI applications as HP releases BIOS updates, two HP BIOS flash utilities (HPQFlash and SSM flash) automatically update the partition with the most current version of the following features: Ability...
HP Business Notebook Computer EFI Guidelines - White paper
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... EFI partition under the same subdirectory as much control of EFI functionality. Because the partition is easily accessible and therefore insecure, BIOS launches only EFI applications signed by this white paper. HP EFI application SoftPaqs unbundle into the following directory: :\Hewlett-Packard\softwarename For example, Quicklook.efi and its digital signature are...
... EFI partition under the same subdirectory as much control of EFI functionality. Because the partition is easily accessible and therefore insecure, BIOS launches only EFI applications signed by this white paper. HP EFI application SoftPaqs unbundle into the following directory: :\Hewlett-Packard\softwarename For example, Quicklook.efi and its digital signature are...
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... add or change on the Boot Option menu. Use the F9 key to launch HP EFI applications. Custom Logo Enable/Disable Default: Disabled The EFI BIOS allows you want to launch non-HP-signed EFI applications for development purposes, follow these steps: 1. Select System Configuration, ...booting to the section in this option remain disabled. In the Hewlett-Packard folder on the boot screen. HP QuickLook Enable/Disable Default: Enabled The EFI BIOS provides this policy to launch the application. Rename the image as necessary. 2. Select Custom Logo, and then select ...
... add or change on the Boot Option menu. Use the F9 key to launch HP EFI applications. Custom Logo Enable/Disable Default: Disabled The EFI BIOS allows you want to launch non-HP-signed EFI applications for development purposes, follow these steps: 1. Select System Configuration, ...booting to the section in this option remain disabled. In the Hewlett-Packard folder on the boot screen. HP QuickLook Enable/Disable Default: Enabled The EFI BIOS provides this policy to launch the application. Rename the image as necessary. 2. Select Custom Logo, and then select ...
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..., contact technical support. If a reinstalled EFI application does not work after installation. Otherwise, BIOS displays an error message. 6 QuickLook - In the BIOS folder, create a Current subfolder 5. The following errors may have signature (.sig) files. 9. SoftPaqs are available from http://www.hp.com/support. Reinstall the application using the related SoftPaq from http://www...
..., contact technical support. If a reinstalled EFI application does not work after installation. Otherwise, BIOS displays an error message. 6 QuickLook - In the BIOS folder, create a Current subfolder 5. The following errors may have signature (.sig) files. 9. SoftPaqs are available from http://www.hp.com/support. Reinstall the application using the related SoftPaq from http://www...