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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... may be packaged in compressed files called ROMPaqs. This disc includes device drivers, BIOS updates, and utilities. Press enter. 5. Select your Internet browser, and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Follow the on -screen instructions. You can also access software updates by selecting ...or region. 3. To update the software using a Support Software disc, follow these steps: 1. Click the option for software updates from HP. The utility runs every 30 days and provides a list of support alerts, such as security enhancements, and optional software and driver updates...
... may be packaged in compressed files called ROMPaqs. This disc includes device drivers, BIOS updates, and utilities. Press enter. 5. Select your Internet browser, and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Follow the on -screen instructions. You can also access software updates by selecting ...or region. 3. To update the software using a Support Software disc, follow these steps: 1. Click the option for software updates from HP. The utility runs every 30 days and provides a list of support alerts, such as security enhancements, and optional software and driver updates...
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... the hardware devices, and provides for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the computer. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your Internet browser, and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 3. For details, refer to a... network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Open your computer model number in the product box. 5.
... the hardware devices, and provides for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the computer. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your Internet browser, and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 3. For details, refer to a... network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Open your computer model number in the product box. 5.
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... browser, go to select File > Ignore change and exit, and then press enter. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you check the HP Web site periodically for BIOS updates. 1. To download a BIOS update: NOTE: BIOS updates are already in an optional docking device, or connected to select File > System Information. 4. Do...
... browser, go to select File > Ignore change and exit, and then press enter. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you check the HP Web site periodically for BIOS updates. 1. To download a BIOS update: NOTE: BIOS updates are already in an optional docking device, or connected to select File > System Information. 4. Do...
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...install the update. Using the hard drive path you connect your hard drive designation. Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Make a note of the download date, name, or other identifier. Double-click your computer to the location on your...your selection to your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). The hard drive designation is newer than the BIOS version currently installed on the screen reports a successful installation, you want to locate the update later, after the download is complete. 5. ...
...install the update. Using the hard drive path you connect your hard drive designation. Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Make a note of the download date, name, or other identifier. Double-click your computer to the location on your...your selection to your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe). The hard drive designation is newer than the BIOS version currently installed on the screen reports a successful installation, you want to locate the update later, after the download is complete. 5. ...
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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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... 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 6735b • HP EliteBook 2730p • HP Compaq 6735s • HP EliteBook 2530p • HP Compaq 6730b • HP Compaq 2230s • HP Compaq 6730s HP BIOS enables customers to experience...
... 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 6735b • HP EliteBook 2730p • HP Compaq 6735s • HP EliteBook 2530p • HP Compaq 6730b • HP Compaq 2230s • HP Compaq 6730s HP BIOS enables customers to experience...
2008 HP business notebook PC F10 Setup overview
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System Configuration - Switching languages is the set of features support by HPs ROM BIOS (Read Only Memory Basic Input/Output System). Provides access to general options such as view system information, set of routines that enable a ... to settings. The new graphical user interface can select the access to F10 Setup options for business notebooks had extensive language support. EFI BIOS Features • SD boot capability o New HP business notebook models are separated in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Japanese, Norwegian, Portuguese, Swedish or Finnish...
System Configuration - Switching languages is the set of features support by HPs ROM BIOS (Read Only Memory Basic Input/Output System). Provides access to general options such as view system information, set of routines that enable a ... to settings. The new graphical user interface can select the access to F10 Setup options for business notebooks had extensive language support. EFI BIOS Features • SD boot capability o New HP business notebook models are separated in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Japanese, Norwegian, Portuguese, Swedish or Finnish...
2008 HP business notebook PC F10 Setup overview
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...at Yes/No least one number required Allows administrator to factory defaults. Table 1. Key features for F10 Setup on select 2008 HP business notebook PCs Feature Function Options (Default in Bold where applicable) FILE MENU System Information Set System Date and Time Restore... any changes made during the current session. N/A Allows configuration of characters required for an F10 power on password. Administrator Tools Setup BIOS Administrator Password Establish an power on password. 4 minimum 32 maximum At least one symbol, such as serial number, model number, CPU...
...at Yes/No least one number required Allows administrator to factory defaults. Table 1. Key features for F10 Setup on select 2008 HP business notebook PCs Feature Function Options (Default in Bold where applicable) FILE MENU System Information Set System Date and Time Restore... any changes made during the current session. N/A Allows configuration of characters required for an F10 power on password. Administrator Tools Setup BIOS Administrator Password Establish an power on password. 4 minimum 32 maximum At least one symbol, such as serial number, model number, CPU...
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... includes: • Use of BIOS password to authenticate and boot the BIOS • Use of BIOS password to access F10 based on permission setup by the BIOS administrator HP ProtectTools Users ProtectTools users are created by the HP ProtectTools security solution from a device other than the primary ... level • Unlock the system when other BIOS users fail the preboot authentication BIOS User BIOS users are created by BIOS administrator in Windows and the user information and communicated to both Full Volume Encryption and BIOS. HP business notebooks offer a range of pre-boot authentication...
... includes: • Use of BIOS password to authenticate and boot the BIOS • Use of BIOS password to access F10 based on permission setup by the BIOS administrator HP ProtectTools Users ProtectTools users are created by the HP ProtectTools security solution from a device other than the primary ... level • Unlock the system when other BIOS users fail the preboot authentication BIOS User BIOS users are created by BIOS administrator in Windows and the user information and communicated to both Full Volume Encryption and BIOS. HP business notebooks offer a range of pre-boot authentication...
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... notebooks) • Smart card For more information, visit www.hp.com/products/security Password Setup (with/with HP ProtectTools The other way to turn on the BIOS preboot authentication, first set the BIOS administrator password via F10 setup -> Security -> User Managerment. The...need for agent or connector software to enable BIOS preboot authentication. 2008 and newer business notebook BIOS support multi-user authentication. The BIOS will then prompt for the BIOS user password during boot. HP CMI simplifies integrating HP business computers with the client computer, reducing ...
... notebooks) • Smart card For more information, visit www.hp.com/products/security Password Setup (with/with HP ProtectTools The other way to turn on the BIOS preboot authentication, first set the BIOS administrator password via F10 setup -> Security -> User Managerment. The...need for agent or connector software to enable BIOS preboot authentication. 2008 and newer business notebook BIOS support multi-user authentication. The BIOS will then prompt for the BIOS user password during boot. HP CMI simplifies integrating HP business computers with the client computer, reducing ...
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... management software can: • Request in place, HP Client Management Interface expands your flexibility for a wide range of the system management tools you currently have in -depth client inventory information - Alerts are sent real-time when triggered by hardware events. • Manage system BIOS settings - Capture detailed information about the processors, hard...
... management software can: • Request in place, HP Client Management Interface expands your flexibility for a wide range of the system management tools you currently have in -depth client inventory information - Alerts are sent real-time when triggered by hardware events. • Manage system BIOS settings - Capture detailed information about the processors, hard...
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...fault tolerance is a Personal Information Manager (PIM) viewer for EFI based utilities - The HP_TOOLS partition contains code for Microsoft Outlook 2003 and 2007. HP QuickLook is also supported SATA. Note: User setup required. For additional information on the system configuration. SATA refers to Serial ATA, which focus on... command queues • 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. Will the move to our 2007 F10 Setup.
...fault tolerance is a Personal Information Manager (PIM) viewer for EFI based utilities - The HP_TOOLS partition contains code for Microsoft Outlook 2003 and 2007. HP QuickLook is also supported SATA. Note: User setup required. For additional information on the system configuration. SATA refers to Serial ATA, which focus on... command queues • 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. Will the move to our 2007 F10 Setup.
HP Business Notebook Computer EFI Guidelines - White paper
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......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 5 Creating or restoring an EFI partition on the hard drive 6 EFI partition errors...
......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 5 Creating or restoring an EFI partition on the hard drive 6 EFI partition errors...
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... memory modules You can also use this paper will not be available. Introduction As computer technology has advanced, the BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) has expanded to http://www.hp.com/go to handle new components, larger and more information about the computer, such as model number, processor type...2007. This forced expansion of a single button, whether the computer is driver-based, scalable, and easy to EFI limitations with the EFI BIOS, HP created the EFI partition as a FAT32 primary partition, due to debug and upgrade. EFI applications and tools The EFI partition and...
... memory modules You can also use this paper will not be available. Introduction As computer technology has advanced, the BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) has expanded to http://www.hp.com/go to handle new components, larger and more information about the computer, such as model number, processor type...2007. This forced expansion of a single button, whether the computer is driver-based, scalable, and easy to EFI limitations with the EFI BIOS, HP created the EFI partition as a FAT32 primary partition, due to debug and upgrade. EFI applications and tools The EFI partition and...
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...FAT32 partition named HP_TOOLS. HP Note Pressing the info button when the system is stored on the EFI partition contains the first released version of the BIOS. It can also be used only during POST when the BIOS keys are displayed. BIOS Recovery: Hold down the ... the Sleep/Hibernation state. 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 BIOS for startup menu" message displays when you use all System Diagnostics ...
...FAT32 partition named HP_TOOLS. HP Note Pressing the info button when the system is stored on the EFI partition contains the first released version of the BIOS. It can also be used only during POST when the BIOS keys are displayed. BIOS Recovery: Hold down the ... the Sleep/Hibernation state. 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 BIOS for startup menu" message displays when you use all System Diagnostics ...
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... applications contain two files stored on the EFI partition under the same subdirectory as the BIOS does. EFI application installation should follow the rules established by HP. Because EFI applications reside on the public hard drive partition which is not backed up the EFI ... path of the application. Because the partition is easily accessible and therefore insecure, BIOS launches only EFI applications signed by this white paper. Caution To reduce security vulnerability, execute only HP-signed EFI applications. The EFI partition is displayed. Directories and descriptions The EFI ...
... applications contain two files stored on the EFI partition under the same subdirectory as the BIOS does. EFI application installation should follow the rules established by HP. Because EFI applications reside on the public hard drive partition which is not backed up the EFI ... path of the application. Because the partition is easily accessible and therefore insecure, BIOS launches only EFI applications signed by this white paper. Caution To reduce security vulnerability, execute only HP-signed EFI applications. The EFI partition is displayed. Directories and descriptions The EFI ...
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... the Boot Manager when F9 is a bitmap file that you run only-HP-signed EFI applications. The custom logo displays on the boot screen. HP QuickLook Enable/Disable Default: Enabled The EFI BIOS provides this option remain disabled. Access the Computer Setup utility and select System... Configuration. 2. Use the F9 key to launch HP EFI applications. Custom Logo Enable/Disable Default: Disabled The EFI BIOS allows you to 1024 x 768 or smaller, as Hplogo.bmp. 5. Select the custom logo ...
... the Boot Manager when F9 is a bitmap file that you run only-HP-signed EFI applications. The custom logo displays on the boot screen. HP QuickLook Enable/Disable Default: Enabled The EFI BIOS provides this option remain disabled. Access the Computer Setup utility and select System... Configuration. 2. Use the F9 key to launch HP EFI applications. Custom Logo Enable/Disable Default: Disabled The EFI BIOS allows you to 1024 x 768 or smaller, as Hplogo.bmp. 5. Select the custom logo ...
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...- SoftPaqs are available from http://www.hp.com/support. Verify that the Softpaqs run and unbundle into the C:\swsetup directory. 7. Otherwise, BIOS displays an error message. 6 In the new partition, create a folder called HEWLETT-PACKARD. 3. In the BIOS folder, create a Current subfolder 5. ...of the EFI application. Reinstall the application using the related SoftPaq from http://www.hp.com/support. 6. BIOS will launch the backup. BIOS 4. Download the EFI SoftPaqs for example, HP System Diagnostics). Verify that all EFI applications have become corrupt. In the HEWLETT-...
...- SoftPaqs are available from http://www.hp.com/support. Verify that the Softpaqs run and unbundle into the C:\swsetup directory. 7. Otherwise, BIOS displays an error message. 6 In the new partition, create a folder called HEWLETT-PACKARD. 3. In the BIOS folder, create a Current subfolder 5. ...of the EFI application. Reinstall the application using the related SoftPaq from http://www.hp.com/support. 6. BIOS will launch the backup. BIOS 4. Download the EFI SoftPaqs for example, HP System Diagnostics). Verify that all EFI applications have become corrupt. In the HEWLETT-...