Software Update - Windows Vista
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Table of contents Updating software Updating the BIOS ...2 Determining the BIOS version 2 Downloading a BIOS update 3 Updating programs and drivers ...5 Index ...6 v
Table of contents Updating software Updating the BIOS ...2 Determining the BIOS version 2 Downloading a BIOS update 3 Updating programs and drivers ...5 Index ...6 v
Software Update - Windows Vista
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...file. (Readme.txt files included with ROMPaqs are available either through the HP Software Update utility or on the system ROM. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is stored on the HP Web site. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with the hardware... devices, and provides for software updates from HP. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature...
...file. (Readme.txt files included with ROMPaqs are available either through the HP Software Update utility or on the system ROM. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is stored on the HP Web site. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with the hardware... devices, and provides for software updates from HP. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature...
Software Update - Windows Vista
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... be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS. ROM date information is displayed in Windows) or by turning on the computer, you need to select File > Ignore changes and ...instructions on the screen. 2 Updating software Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in the lower-left corner of the system BIOS currently installed. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on or restarting the...
... be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you currently have and then download and install the new BIOS. ROM date information is displayed in Windows) or by turning on the computer, you need to select File > Ignore changes and ...instructions on the screen. 2 Updating software Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in the lower-left corner of the system BIOS currently installed. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on or restarting the...
Software Update - Windows Vista
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...hard drive. 3. If no instructions are ready to download. Double-click your hard drive that provides software for BIOS updates. 1. or - ● See the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 2. At the download area, perform these steps: 1. b. Double-click the file that you check... Explorer by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Using the hard drive path you connect your computer to the location on the HP Web site that contains the update. 4. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Make a note of the path to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable...
...hard drive. 3. If no instructions are ready to download. Double-click your hard drive that provides software for BIOS updates. 1. or - ● See the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 2. At the download area, perform these steps: 1. b. Double-click the file that you check... Explorer by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Using the hard drive path you connect your computer to the location on the HP Web site that contains the update. 4. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Make a note of the path to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable...
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...are ready to update. 3. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 5. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions on the screen. When the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 6. NOTE: Make a note of the path to download... the software for your hard drive designation. Access the page on the HP Web site that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). or - ● Visit the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com and click Software & Driver Downloads to the location on the screen....
...are ready to update. 3. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 5. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions on the screen. When the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 6. NOTE: Make a note of the path to download... the software for your hard drive designation. Access the page on the HP Web site that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). or - ● Visit the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com and click Software & Driver Downloads to the location on the screen....
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Index B BIOS update downloading 3 installing 3 C computer information 2 S SoftPaq 1 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 3 C computer information 2 S SoftPaq 1 software BIOS update 3 HP Web site 1 SoftPaq 1 updates 1 updating programs and drivers 5 U updates, software 1 6 Index
Management and Printing User Guide - Windows XP and Windows Vista
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...after unbundling the preinstalled software image ● Using software deployment tools, such as device drivers and the system BIOS NOTE: Additional functionality can be added when HP Client Manager is used with a customized software image ● Using a disk-cloning process to copy the... management, and the recovery of system software. Managing and updating software HP provides several tools for asset management ● System Checkup monitoring and diagnostics ● Web-accessible reporting of business-critical details such as thermal warnings and memory alerts ● Remote updating...
...after unbundling the preinstalled software image ● Using software deployment tools, such as device drivers and the system BIOS NOTE: Additional functionality can be added when HP Client Manager is used with a customized software image ● Using a disk-cloning process to copy the... management, and the recovery of system software. Managing and updating software HP provides several tools for asset management ● System Checkup monitoring and diagnostics ● Web-accessible reporting of business-critical details such as thermal warnings and memory alerts ● Remote updating...
Management and Printing User Guide - Windows XP and Windows Vista
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...; Remote problem resolution ◦ Client disaster recovery ● Software and operations management ◦ Ongoing client management ◦ HP system software deployment ◦ Application self-healing (the ability to identify and repair certain application problems) Altiris Solutions software provides easy-..., which can be used with System Software Manager or HP Client Manager, administrators can also update the system BIOS and device driver software from the HP Web site. Managing and updating software 3 HP Client Manager is used to complete new hardware deployment or...
...; Remote problem resolution ◦ Client disaster recovery ● Software and operations management ◦ Ongoing client management ◦ HP system software deployment ◦ Application self-healing (the ability to identify and repair certain application problems) Altiris Solutions software provides easy-..., which can be used with System Software Manager or HP Client Manager, administrators can also update the system BIOS and device driver software from the HP Web site. Managing and updating software 3 HP Client Manager is used to complete new hardware deployment or...
ProtectTools - Windows Vista and Windows XP
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...administrator Java Card ...41 Creating a user Java Card 42 Disabling Java Card power-on authentication 42 5 BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools General tasks ...44 Managing boot options ...44 Enabling and disabling system configuration options 45 Advanced tasks ...47 Managing... options 51 Enabling and disabling stringent security 51 Enabling and disabling power-on authentication on Windows restart 51 6 Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools Starting background service ...54 Simple configuration ...55 Device class configuration (advanced 56 Adding a user or a group 56 Removing a...
...administrator Java Card ...41 Creating a user Java Card 42 Disabling Java Card power-on authentication 42 5 BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools General tasks ...44 Managing boot options ...44 Enabling and disabling system configuration options 45 Advanced tasks ...47 Managing... options 51 Enabling and disabling stringent security 51 Enabling and disabling power-on authentication on Windows restart 51 6 Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools Starting background service ...54 Simple configuration ...55 Device class configuration (advanced 56 Adding a user or a group 56 Removing a...
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... chip is provided by the following software modules: ● Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools ● Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools ● Java Card Security for HP ProtectTools ● BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools ● Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools ● Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools The software modules available for your computer may be preinstalled, preloaded...
... chip is provided by the following software modules: ● Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools ● Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools ● Java Card Security for HP ProtectTools ● BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools ● Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools ● Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools The software modules available for your computer may be preinstalled, preloaded...
ProtectTools - Windows Vista and Windows XP
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... details the key features of HP ProtectTools modules: Module Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools Java Card Security for HP ProtectTools BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools Key features ● ... (such as Microsoft Outlook and Internet Explorer) for protected digital certificate operations. ● Java Card Security configures the HP ProtectTools Java Card for user authentication before the operating system loads. ● Java Card Security configures separate Java Cards ...
... details the key features of HP ProtectTools modules: Module Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools Java Card Security for HP ProtectTools BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools Key features ● ... (such as Microsoft Outlook and Internet Explorer) for protected digital certificate operations. ● Java Card Security configures the HP ProtectTools Java Card for user authentication before the operating system loads. ● Java Card Security configures separate Java Cards ...
ProtectTools - Windows Vista and Windows XP
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... features defined by IT password administrator This password offers 2 options: ● It can be used in place of the features in HP ProtectTools can set and used in a separate logon to access Credential Manager after logging on authentication, also protects access to the computer ...users. NOTE: Many of the Windows logon process, allowing access to deploy Java Cards, the IT administrator can enable Java Card BIOS security mode. ● User-Uses the security features. For example, if the security officer has decided to Windows and Credential Manager simultaneously...
... features defined by IT password administrator This password offers 2 options: ● It can be used in place of the features in HP ProtectTools can set and used in a separate logon to access Credential Manager after logging on authentication, also protects access to the computer ...users. NOTE: Many of the Windows logon process, allowing access to deploy Java Cards, the IT administrator can enable Java Card BIOS security mode. ● User-Uses the security features. For example, if the security officer has decided to Windows and Credential Manager simultaneously...
ProtectTools - Windows Vista and Windows XP
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...also protects access to the Computer Setup utility and to the Emergency Recovery Token, which is selected. Power-on password Windows Logon password BIOS Configuration Windows Control Panel Protects access to the Java Card contents and authenticates users of Embedded Security. Protects access to all owner functions of... the Java Card. Protects access to the computer contents when the computer is turned on , restarted, or restored from hibernation. HP ProtectTools password Set in this HP ProtectTools Function module turned on , restarted, or restored from hibernation.
...also protects access to the Computer Setup utility and to the Emergency Recovery Token, which is selected. Power-on password Windows Logon password BIOS Configuration Windows Control Panel Protects access to the Java Card contents and authenticates users of Embedded Security. Protects access to all owner functions of... the Java Card. Protects access to the computer contents when the computer is turned on , restarted, or restored from hibernation. HP ProtectTools password Set in this HP ProtectTools Function module turned on , restarted, or restored from hibernation.
ProtectTools - Windows Vista and Windows XP
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... chip enhances and enables other HP ProtectTools Security Manager security features. For example, Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools can use Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools protects against unauthorized access to Windows. Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools. This software module provides...backing up and restoring the key hierarchy ● Support for HP ProtectTools. On select models, the TPM embedded security chip also enables enhanced BIOS security features accessed through BIOS Configuration for third-party applications (such as an authentication factor when...
... chip enhances and enables other HP ProtectTools Security Manager security features. For example, Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools can use Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools protects against unauthorized access to Windows. Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools. This software module provides...backing up and restoring the key hierarchy ● Support for HP ProtectTools. On select models, the TPM embedded security chip also enables enhanced BIOS security features accessed through BIOS Configuration for third-party applications (such as an authentication factor when...
ProtectTools - Windows Vista and Windows XP
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...use the arrow keys to enable and initialize the embedded security chip. Open Computer Setup by turning on -screen instructions. 28 Chapter 3 Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools. Under Embedded Security, if the device is displayed in an unauthorized user, a computer worm, or a virus taking ownership of the screen. 2.... following 2 sections to select File > Save Changes and Exit. Type your password in the Computer Setup utility. Follow the steps in BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools ENWW To save your IT administrator immediately initialize the embedded security chip.
...use the arrow keys to enable and initialize the embedded security chip. Open Computer Setup by turning on -screen instructions. 28 Chapter 3 Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools. Under Embedded Security, if the device is displayed in an unauthorized user, a computer worm, or a virus taking ownership of the screen. 2.... following 2 sections to select File > Save Changes and Exit. Type your password in the Computer Setup utility. Follow the steps in BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools ENWW To save your IT administrator immediately initialize the embedded security chip.
ProtectTools - Windows Vista and Windows XP
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Select Start > All Programs > HP ProtectTools Security Manager. 2. In the right pane, under Display name, click Change. 5. For more information, see "Enabling ... can be used for power-on page 47." 2. To assign a name to type a new name and PIN. 4. Type a name for HP ProtectTools ENWW Create and enable the administrator Java Card. 40 Chapter 4 Java Card Security for the Java Card in the PIN box. 7. Insert ... Card power-on authentication requires you to a Java Card: 1. Setting power-on authentication When enabled, power-on authentication in BIOS Configuration or Computer Setup.
Select Start > All Programs > HP ProtectTools Security Manager. 2. In the right pane, under Display name, click Change. 5. For more information, see "Enabling ... can be used for power-on page 47." 2. To assign a name to type a new name and PIN. 4. Type a name for HP ProtectTools ENWW Create and enable the administrator Java Card. 40 Chapter 4 Java Card Security for the Java Card in the PIN box. 7. Insert ... Card power-on authentication requires you to a Java Card: 1. Setting power-on authentication When enabled, power-on authentication in BIOS Configuration or Computer Setup.
ProtectTools - Windows Vista and Windows XP
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... Computer Setup utility security and configuration settings. 5 BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools are managed by Computer Setup. ENWW 43 NOTE: Many of the features in BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools provides access to system security features that are also available in Computer Setup. With BIOS Configuration, you can accomplish the following objectives...
... Computer Setup utility security and configuration settings. 5 BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools are managed by Computer Setup. ENWW 43 NOTE: Many of the features in BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools provides access to system security features that are also available in Computer Setup. With BIOS Configuration, you can accomplish the following objectives...
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...boot options: 1. Select Start > All Programs > HP ProtectTools Security Manager. 2. General tasks BIOS Configuration allows you to manage various computer settings that run when you turn on page 50." 4. Managing boot options You can use BIOS Configuration to manage various settings for tasks that would otherwise... Configuration. 5. In the right pane, select the delays (in seconds) for f9, f10 and f12, and for HP ProtectTools ENWW NOTE: The BIOS administrator password prompt is displayed only if you have already set the Computer Setup password. In the left pane, click...
...boot options: 1. Select Start > All Programs > HP ProtectTools Security Manager. 2. General tasks BIOS Configuration allows you to manage various computer settings that run when you turn on page 50." 4. Managing boot options You can use BIOS Configuration to manage various settings for tasks that would otherwise... Configuration. 5. In the right pane, select the delays (in seconds) for f9, f10 and f12, and for HP ProtectTools ENWW NOTE: The BIOS administrator password prompt is displayed only if you have already set the Computer Setup password. In the left pane, click...
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Type your computer. Select Start > All Programs > HP ProtectTools Security Manager. 2. In the left pane, click System Configuration, and then enable or disable a system configuration option, or configure any of the items listed ... Boot ● Internal Network Adapter Boot ● Internal Network Adapter Boot Mode (PXE or RPL) ● Boot Order ● Device Configurations ● NumLock at the BIOS administrator password prompt, and then click OK. 4. In the left pane, click...
Type your computer. Select Start > All Programs > HP ProtectTools Security Manager. 2. In the left pane, click System Configuration, and then enable or disable a system configuration option, or configure any of the items listed ... Boot ● Internal Network Adapter Boot ● Internal Network Adapter Boot Mode (PXE or RPL) ● Boot Order ● Device Configurations ● NumLock at the BIOS administrator password prompt, and then click OK. 4. In the left pane, click...
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Click Apply, and then click OK in the HP ProtectTools window to save your changes and exit. 46 Chapter 5 BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools ENWW ● Parallel port mode (standard, bidirectional, EPP, or ECP) ● Data Execution Prevention ● SATA Native Mode ● Dual Core CPU ● Automatic ...
Click Apply, and then click OK in the HP ProtectTools window to save your changes and exit. 46 Chapter 5 BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools ENWW ● Parallel port mode (standard, bidirectional, EPP, or ECP) ● Data Execution Prevention ● SATA Native Mode ● Dual Core CPU ● Automatic ...