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... drive to complete servo, and/or an inaccessible boot device message. These software issues include (but may actually be caused by the BIOS or operating system may cause different error messages to be displayed such as a clicking noise, the failure to the system board. In..., resulting in symptoms such as "Non-system disk" or "No boot device". These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . A hard drive that is important to connector issues, shock events, software issues, and more . Typically...
... drive to complete servo, and/or an inaccessible boot device message. These software issues include (but may actually be caused by the BIOS or operating system may cause different error messages to be displayed such as a clicking noise, the failure to the system board. In..., resulting in symptoms such as "Non-system disk" or "No boot device". These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . A hard drive that is important to connector issues, shock events, software issues, and more . Typically...
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... combined into one. Advanced Diagnostics - Go to your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us/en/support-drivers.html Note: The 3D Drive Guard is available through the commercial notebook system BIOS. Note: The diagnostics may be aborted at any newer HDD firmware updates or other ...HDD related product drivers for your product. If the notebook is accidentally dropped or is abruptly impacted by another object, the HP 3D Drive Guard driver receives ...
... combined into one. Advanced Diagnostics - Go to your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us/en/support-drivers.html Note: The 3D Drive Guard is available through the commercial notebook system BIOS. Note: The diagnostics may be aborted at any newer HDD firmware updates or other ...HDD related product drivers for your product. If the notebook is accidentally dropped or is abruptly impacted by another object, the HP 3D Drive Guard driver receives ...
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... (disk media). During this process, data is being used 512-byte sectors; Please refer to the following URL: www.hp.com/go/clientautomation Additional HP Recommendations for Optimizing Performance on Products with applications that is not Advanced Format-aware is moved to contiguous space. Client Management ...less space is secured in the Control Panel to permit the hard drive to turn off when it is important to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for information on the physical media, making the drive easier to manufacture and able to support higher capacities....
... (disk media). During this process, data is being used 512-byte sectors; Please refer to the following URL: www.hp.com/go/clientautomation Additional HP Recommendations for Optimizing Performance on Products with applications that is not Advanced Format-aware is moved to contiguous space. Client Management ...less space is secured in the Control Panel to permit the hard drive to turn off when it is important to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for information on the physical media, making the drive easier to manufacture and able to support higher capacities....
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... ...50 Using passwords ...51 Setting passwords in Windows 52 Setting passwords in Computer Setup 53 Managing a BIOS administrator password 53 Entering a BIOS administrator password 54 Managing a DriveLock password 55 Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLock 55 Entering an Automatic DriveLock password...Using Internet security software ...58 Using antivirus software ...58 Using firewall software ...58 Installing critical security updates ...58 Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only 59 Installing an optional security cable ...59 8 Maintenance ...60 Cleaning your computer ...
... ...50 Using passwords ...51 Setting passwords in Windows 52 Setting passwords in Computer Setup 53 Managing a BIOS administrator password 53 Entering a BIOS administrator password 54 Managing a DriveLock password 55 Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLock 55 Entering an Automatic DriveLock password...Using Internet security software ...58 Using antivirus software ...58 Using firewall software ...58 Installing critical security updates ...58 Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only 59 Installing an optional security cable ...59 8 Maintenance ...60 Cleaning your computer ...
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... factory settings in Computer Setup 66 Updating the BIOS ...67 Downloading SoftPaqs to update the BIOS 67 Creating a bootable USB flash drive using a SoftPaq 67 BIOS management using system diagnostics 67 Using f10 setup to update the BIOS 68 Determining the BIOS version 68 Downloading a BIOS update 69 BIOS Setup Menu ...69 Main menu ...70 Security menu...
... factory settings in Computer Setup 66 Updating the BIOS ...67 Downloading SoftPaqs to update the BIOS 67 Creating a bootable USB flash drive using a SoftPaq 67 BIOS management using system diagnostics 67 Using f10 setup to update the BIOS 68 Determining the BIOS version 68 Downloading a BIOS update 69 BIOS Setup Menu ...69 Main menu ...70 Security menu...
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... Getting Started guide or the HP ProtectTools Security Manager software Help. Standard security features provided by the Windows operating system, the non-Windows Computer Setup utility (BIOS), and other third-party software can set the security level to the contents of malicious ... availability of risks, such as deterrents. Unauthorized access to Computer Setup (f10) BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup* Unauthorized access to balance the ease of use of the computer HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only), in combination with the following hardware and ...
... Getting Started guide or the HP ProtectTools Security Manager software Help. Standard security features provided by the Windows operating system, the non-Windows Computer Setup utility (BIOS), and other third-party software can set the security level to the contents of malicious ... availability of risks, such as deterrents. Unauthorized access to Computer Setup (f10) BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup* Unauthorized access to balance the ease of use of the computer HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only), in combination with the following hardware and ...
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...password. ● The embedded security password, which is an HP ProtectTools Security Manager password, can be enabled in Computer Setup to provide BIOS password protection in addition to its normal HP ProtectTools functions. The embedded security password is used with the ...data Windows user password ● Firewall software ● Windows updates ● Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools Unauthorized access to Computer Setup settings and other BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup* system identification information Unauthorized removal of the computer Security cable slot...
...password. ● The embedded security password, which is an HP ProtectTools Security Manager password, can be enabled in Computer Setup to provide BIOS password protection in addition to its normal HP ProtectTools functions. The embedded security password is used with the ...data Windows user password ● Firewall software ● Windows updates ● Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools Unauthorized access to Computer Setup settings and other BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup* system identification information Unauthorized removal of the computer Security cable slot...
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.... - TPM embedded security password (select models only) The embedded security password, which is an HP ProtectTools Security Manager password, can be enabled in Computer Setup to provide BIOS password protection in the lower-left corner of the screen, and then follow these passwords, see .... 3. Using passwords 53 This password is set under DriveLock Passwords during the enable process. Press f10 to select Security > Setup BIOS Administrator Password, and then press enter. 4. or - Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. DriveLock master password* ...
.... - TPM embedded security password (select models only) The embedded security password, which is an HP ProtectTools Security Manager password, can be enabled in Computer Setup to provide BIOS password protection in the lower-left corner of the screen, and then follow these passwords, see .... 3. Using passwords 53 This password is set under DriveLock Passwords during the enable process. Press f10 to select Security > Setup BIOS Administrator Password, and then press enter. 4. or - Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. DriveLock master password* ...
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... f10 to select File > Save Changes and Exit, and then press enter. To continue, select YES. 7. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to enter the BIOS administrator password, you used to confirm. 6. When prompted, type your current password. 5. or - Turn on or restart the computer, and then press...at the bottom of the screen. 2. Use the arrow keys to select Security > Change Password, and then press enter. 4. Deleting a BIOS administrator password 1. Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. When prompted, type your new password again, leave the field empty, and...
... f10 to select File > Save Changes and Exit, and then press enter. To continue, select YES. 7. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to enter the BIOS administrator password, you used to confirm. 6. When prompted, type your current password. 5. or - Turn on or restart the computer, and then press...at the bottom of the screen. 2. Use the arrow keys to select Security > Change Password, and then press enter. 4. Deleting a BIOS administrator password 1. Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. When prompted, type your new password again, leave the field empty, and...
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Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select Security > Automatic DriveLock, and then press enter. 4. To confirm DriveLock protection on the drive you have a BIOS administrator password before you can set , change, or delete a DriveLock password in Computer Setup, follow the on or restart the computer, and then press esc ...
Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select Security > Automatic DriveLock, and then press enter. 4. To confirm DriveLock protection on the drive you have a BIOS administrator password before you can set , change, or delete a DriveLock password in Computer Setup, follow the on or restart the computer, and then press esc ...
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Errors can be used with Computer Setup only if USB legacy support is enabled. 9 Computer Setup (BIOS) and Advanced System Diagnostics Using Computer Setup Computer Setup, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication between all the input and output devices on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press...
Errors can be used with Computer Setup only if USB legacy support is enabled. 9 Computer Setup (BIOS) and Advanced System Diagnostics Using Computer Setup Computer Setup, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication between all the input and output devices on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press...
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... corner of the screen. 2. or - NOTE: Your password settings and security settings are not changed when you restore the factory settings. 66 Chapter 9 Computer Setup (BIOS) and Advanced System Diagnostics Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is...
... corner of the screen. 2. or - NOTE: Your password settings and security settings are not changed when you restore the factory settings. 66 Chapter 9 Computer Setup (BIOS) and Advanced System Diagnostics Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is...
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...file in the ROM.cab file and rename it to the on the HP website are packaged in either the HP_Tools partition of updating the BIOS. Click BIOS Management from the HP website. 2. Using Computer Setup 67 BIOS management using a SoftPaq 1. Click Run, and then click Cancel at...c:\swsetup that the UEFI system diagnostics is displayed at the Update/USB bootable dialog box. 3. Download the SoftPaq from the HP website. Press f2 to update the BIOS Most BIOS updates on -screen instructions. 4. Downloading SoftPaqs to enter Computer Setup. 8. Click Run, and then click Create Bootable USB...
...file in the ROM.cab file and rename it to the on the HP website are packaged in either the HP_Tools partition of updating the BIOS. Click BIOS Management from the HP website. 2. Using Computer Setup 67 BIOS management using a SoftPaq 1. Click Run, and then click Cancel at...c:\swsetup that the UEFI system diagnostics is displayed at the Update/USB bootable dialog box. 3. Download the SoftPaq from the HP website. Press f2 to update the BIOS Most BIOS updates on -screen instructions. 4. Downloading SoftPaqs to enter Computer Setup. 8. Click Run, and then click Create Bootable USB...
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...HP website. Click Run, and then click Cancel at the bottom of the hard drive, or the USB flash drive. 5. To exit Computer Setup without saving your changes, click the Exit icon in either the HP_Tools partition of the screen. 7. Copy the renamed file to the Hewlett-Packard\BIOS...drive, or the USB flash drive. 6. Press f10 to your computer (or USB flash drive). 2. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on your SoftPaq number. 4. Locate the .bin file in the ROMpaq folder (for ...
...HP website. Click Run, and then click Cancel at the bottom of the hard drive, or the USB flash drive. 5. To exit Computer Setup without saving your changes, click the Exit icon in either the HP_Tools partition of the screen. 7. Copy the renamed file to the Hewlett-Packard\BIOS...drive, or the USB flash drive. 6. Press f10 to your computer (or USB flash drive). 2. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on your SoftPaq number. 4. Locate the .bin file in the ROMpaq folder (for ...
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...you connect your computer to access this path when you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive that is later than the BIOS version currently installed on your hard drive designation. Using Computer Setup 69 NOTE: If you recorded earlier, open the folder on the ... is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. The hard drive designation is running on -screen instructions to download your selection to your computer and access the BIOS update you want to an optional power source. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Do not insert, remove, connect...
...you connect your computer to access this path when you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive that is later than the BIOS version currently installed on your hard drive designation. Using Computer Setup 69 NOTE: If you recorded earlier, open the folder on the ... is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. The hard drive designation is running on -screen instructions to download your selection to your computer and access the BIOS update you want to an optional power source. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. Do not insert, remove, connect...
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... are required to Setup Utility. Using Advanced System Diagnostics Advanced System Diagnostics allows you to run diagnostic tests to a good sector. 70 Chapter 9 Computer Setup (BIOS) and Advanced System Diagnostics If the test detects a damaged sector, it attempts to move the data to determine if the computer hardware is functioning properly... and change the system time and date. ● View identification information about your computer. ● View specification information about the processor, memory size, and system BIOS.
... are required to Setup Utility. Using Advanced System Diagnostics Advanced System Diagnostics allows you to run diagnostic tests to a good sector. 70 Chapter 9 Computer Setup (BIOS) and Advanced System Diagnostics If the test detects a damaged sector, it attempts to move the data to determine if the computer hardware is functioning properly... and change the system time and date. ● View identification information about your computer. ● View specification information about the processor, memory size, and system BIOS.
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... 25 disposing 27 low battery levels 25 replacing 27 storing 26 Battery Check 25 battery information, finding 24 battery power 24 battery temperature 26 BIOS determining version 68 downloading an update 69 updating 67 Bluetooth device 2, 9 boot devices, enabling 73 buttons media 14 power 20 volume 15...eSATA 38 USB 36 caring for your computer 60 changing boot order 74 checking audio functions 15 cleaning your computer 60 Computer Setup BIOS administrator password 53 DriveLock password 55 enabling bootable devices 73 navigating and selecting 65 restoring factory settings 66 setting boot order 74 ...
... 25 disposing 27 low battery levels 25 replacing 27 storing 26 Battery Check 25 battery information, finding 24 battery power 24 battery temperature 26 BIOS determining version 68 downloading an update 69 updating 67 Bluetooth device 2, 9 boot devices, enabling 73 buttons media 14 power 20 volume 15...eSATA 38 USB 36 caring for your computer 60 changing boot order 74 checking audio functions 15 cleaning your computer 60 Computer Setup BIOS administrator password 53 DriveLock password 55 enabling bootable devices 73 navigating and selecting 65 restoring factory settings 66 setting boot order 74 ...
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...battery level 26 initiating 21 high-definition devices, connecting 18, 19 hotkeys, media 14 HP 3D DriveGuard 44 HP Connection Manager 4 HP Mobile Broadband Module 7, 8 HP Power Assistant 24 HP ProtectTools Security Manager 59 HP USB Ethernet Adapter, connecting 13 hubs 35 I icons network 2 wireless 2 Intel ...operating system controls 4 optical disc inserting 45 removing 46 optical drive 40 optional external devices, using 39 P passwords administrator 52 BIOS administrator 53 DriveLock 55 user 52 ports expansion 40 external monitor 16 HDMI 18 Intel Wireless Display 19 VGA 16 power battery...
...battery level 26 initiating 21 high-definition devices, connecting 18, 19 hotkeys, media 14 HP 3D DriveGuard 44 HP Connection Manager 4 HP Mobile Broadband Module 7, 8 HP Power Assistant 24 HP ProtectTools Security Manager 59 HP USB Ethernet Adapter, connecting 13 hubs 35 I icons network 2 wireless 2 Intel ...operating system controls 4 optical disc inserting 45 removing 46 optical drive 40 optional external devices, using 39 P passwords administrator 52 BIOS administrator 53 DriveLock 55 user 52 ports expansion 40 external monitor 16 HDMI 18 Intel Wireless Display 19 VGA 16 power battery...
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... computer to the original settings, click Restore Defaults. 9. To return to skip Windows logon if authentication was already performed at the BIOS level or at the Drive Encryption level: 1. Settings To allow users of Administrative Console, click Security, and then click Settings. .... Click a credential, click Add, or right-click a credential, to the original settings, click Restore Defaults. 9. Click Apply. All HP ProtectTools users are listed and verified against the policies set through Security Manager, and whether or not they have registered the appropriate credentials enabling ...
... computer to the original settings, click Restore Defaults. 9. To return to skip Windows logon if authentication was already performed at the BIOS level or at the Drive Encryption level: 1. Settings To allow users of Administrative Console, click Security, and then click Settings. .... Click a credential, click Add, or right-click a credential, to the original settings, click Restore Defaults. 9. Click Apply. All HP ProtectTools users are listed and verified against the policies set through Security Manager, and whether or not they have registered the appropriate credentials enabling ...
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... swipe a registered finger. Clear the Drive Encryption check box, and then click Next. NOTE: If the Windows administrator has enabled BIOS Pre-boot Security in HP ProtectTools Security Manager and if One-Step Logon is enabled (by default), you can log in to the computer immediately after Drive ...Encryption is activated and your user account is deactivated, you turn on the computer after authenticating at BIOS Pre-boot, without needing...
... swipe a registered finger. Clear the Drive Encryption check box, and then click Next. NOTE: If the Windows administrator has enabled BIOS Pre-boot Security in HP ProtectTools Security Manager and if One-Step Logon is enabled (by default), you can log in to the computer immediately after Drive ...Encryption is activated and your user account is deactivated, you turn on the computer after authenticating at BIOS Pre-boot, without needing...