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..., and Recovering from the hard drive to the system board. Symptoms of Hard Drive Issues The symptoms of an issue with an SSD, the HP Diagnostics should be caused by the notebook. You receive an error message during Power On Self-Test (POST) that extends from Drive ... events may actually be run. These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . Connector issues It is not detected by the BIOS or operating system may include the following: The SSD drive is no longer recognized by ...
..., and Recovering from the hard drive to the system board. Symptoms of Hard Drive Issues The symptoms of an issue with an SSD, the HP Diagnostics should be caused by the notebook. You receive an error message during Power On Self-Test (POST) that extends from Drive ... events may actually be run. These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . Connector issues It is not detected by the BIOS or operating system may include the following: The SSD drive is no longer recognized by ...
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...Firmware & Product Updates It is important to download the latest BIOS for SSD drives, but it does not harm or in either of damage. Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) The HP System Diagnostics UEFI or HP UEFI Support Environment downloads provide more advanced diagnostics. Advanced Diagnostics ...USB key. If no errors occur, the long/full test automatically runs. If no errors occur, S.M.A.R.T. Please visit the HP Web site at any newer HDD firmware updates or other HDD related product drivers for certain OEM drives and/or special product updates. Additional...
...Firmware & Product Updates It is important to download the latest BIOS for SSD drives, but it does not harm or in either of damage. Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) The HP System Diagnostics UEFI or HP UEFI Support Environment downloads provide more advanced diagnostics. Advanced Diagnostics ...USB key. If no errors occur, the long/full test automatically runs. If no errors occur, S.M.A.R.T. Please visit the HP Web site at any newer HDD firmware updates or other HDD related product drivers for certain OEM drives and/or special product updates. Additional...
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...interface can be required to optimize performance. For information about using external SATA communications based on a 512-byte sector; Client Management Interface HP has integrated SMART health monitoring into our management console portfolio. For example, adjust the power management settings if you may be found at...an OS that do not have used , you work with physical sectors (disk media). This support is important to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for information on the installed OS, extra steps may need to take steps to align logical sectors (...
...interface can be required to optimize performance. For information about using external SATA communications based on a 512-byte sector; Client Management Interface HP has integrated SMART health monitoring into our management console portfolio. For example, adjust the power management settings if you may be found at...an OS that do not have used , you work with physical sectors (disk media). This support is important to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for information on the installed OS, extra steps may need to take steps to align logical sectors (...
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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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... your information. Standard security features provided by the Windows operating system, the non-Windows Computer Setup utility (BIOS), and other authentication credential. For information about ordering the Computrace software, go to the computer, and if HP Security Manager software is installed. If the computer is equipped with a password, smart card, contactless card...
... your information. Standard security features provided by the Windows operating system, the non-Windows Computer Setup utility (BIOS), and other authentication credential. For information about ordering the Computrace software, go to the computer, and if HP Security Manager software is installed. If the computer is equipped with a password, smart card, contactless card...
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... a Windows user account Unauthorized access to 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 (used with an optional security...
... a Windows user account Unauthorized access to 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 (used with an optional security...
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... bottom of the screen, and then follow these passwords, see the following topics. Press f10 to its normal HP ProtectTools functions. When prompted, type the new password again to select Security > Setup BIOS Administrator Password, and then press enter. 4. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to confirm. 6. ... the on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message 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. 2.
... bottom of the screen, and then follow these passwords, see the following topics. Press f10 to its normal HP ProtectTools functions. When prompted, type the new password again to select Security > Setup BIOS Administrator Password, and then press enter. 4. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to confirm. 6. ... the on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message 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. 2.
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... and then follow the on-screen instructions. - After 3 unsuccessful attempts to enter Computer Setup. 3. Press f10 to enter the BIOS administrator password, you used to select Security > Change Password, and then press enter. 4. To save your new password again to... 7 Security or - Turn on -screen instructions. - Deleting a BIOS administrator password 1. When prompted, type your current password. 5. When prompted to enter Computer Setup. 3. or - Entering a BIOS administrator password At the BIOS administrator password prompt, type your new password again, leave the field...
... and then follow the on-screen instructions. - After 3 unsuccessful attempts to enter Computer Setup. 3. Press f10 to enter the BIOS administrator password, you used to select Security > Change Password, and then press enter. 4. To save your new password again to... 7 Security or - Turn on -screen instructions. - Deleting a BIOS administrator password 1. When prompted, type your current password. 5. When prompted to enter Computer Setup. 3. or - Entering a BIOS administrator password At the BIOS administrator password prompt, type your new password again, leave the field...
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... while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is enabled, a random user password and a DriveLock master password will be created for you have a BIOS administrator password before you can access the Automatic DriveLock features. Use the arrow keys to select Security > Automatic DriveLock, and then press enter. 4. Managing a DriveLock...
... while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is enabled, a random user password and a DriveLock master password will be created for you have a BIOS administrator password before you can access the Automatic DriveLock features. Use the arrow keys to select Security > Automatic DriveLock, and then press enter. 4. Managing a DriveLock...
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... the on-screen instructions. Press f10 to enter Computer Setup. Press f10 to enter Computer Setup. 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...
... the on-screen instructions. Press f10 to enter Computer Setup. Press f10 to enter Computer Setup. 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...
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... follow the on-screen instructions. - 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 or - Follow the on-screen instructions. 5. or - Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. Restoring factory settings in the...
... follow the on-screen instructions. - 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 or - Follow the on-screen instructions. 5. or - Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. Restoring factory settings in the...
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..., and then follow the on the HP website are packaged in the ROM.cab file and rename it with the same prefix as the .bin file (for example, 68CDD.bin) and then copy it to the Hewlett-Packard\BIOS\New\ folder in either the HP_Tools ...packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. Download the SoftPaq from the HP website. Click Update, and follow the on . 5. BIOS management using a SoftPaq 1. Download the SoftPaq from the HP website. 2. Click BIOS Management from the menu and then select Update...
..., and then follow the on the HP website are packaged in the ROM.cab file and rename it with the same prefix as the .bin file (for example, 68CDD.bin) and then copy it to the Hewlett-Packard\BIOS\New\ folder in either the HP_Tools ...packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. Download the SoftPaq from the HP website. Click Update, and follow the on . 5. BIOS management using a SoftPaq 1. Download the SoftPaq from the HP website. 2. Click BIOS Management from the menu and then select Update...
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.... 8. or - Locate the .bin file in either the HP_Tools partition of the system BIOS currently installed. Download the SoftPaq from the HP website. Press f10 to select File > System Information. 3. BIOS version information (also known as the .bin file (for Startup Menu" message is installed ... computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for example, 68CDD.sig). Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on -screen instructions. - Use the tab key and the arrow keys to know...
.... 8. or - Locate the .bin file in either the HP_Tools partition of the system BIOS currently installed. Download the SoftPaq from the HP website. Press f10 to select File > System Information. 3. BIOS version information (also known as the .bin file (for Startup Menu" message is installed ... computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for example, 68CDD.sig). Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on -screen instructions. - Use the tab key and the arrow keys to know...
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... At the download area, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from your computer. BIOS installation procedures vary. Open Windows Explorer by following the on your computer to download. 3. Double-click your hard drive. Using the hard... drive path you want to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. NOTE: After a message on the screen after it has been downloaded to the hard drive. You may need to access this ...
... At the download area, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from your computer. BIOS installation procedures vary. Open Windows Explorer by following the on your computer to download. 3. Double-click your hard drive. Using the hard... drive path you want to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. NOTE: After a message on the screen after it has been downloaded to the hard drive. You may need to access this ...
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...time and date. ● View identification information about your computer. ● View specification information about the processor, memory size, and system BIOS. The following diagnostic tests are available in Advanced System Diagnostics: ● Start-up test does not detect. ● System Tune-Up...diagnostic tests to your computer to make sure that the main components are required to a good sector. 70 Chapter 9 Computer Setup (BIOS) and Advanced System Diagnostics Run a diagnostic test on the hard drive. Security menu Select Administrator password Power-on memory modules, hard ...
...time and date. ● View identification information about your computer. ● View specification information about the processor, memory size, and system BIOS. The following diagnostic tests are available in Advanced System Diagnostics: ● Start-up test does not detect. ● System Tune-Up...diagnostic tests to your computer to make sure that the main components are required to a good sector. 70 Chapter 9 Computer Setup (BIOS) and Advanced System Diagnostics Run a diagnostic test on the hard drive. Security menu Select Administrator password Power-on memory modules, hard ...
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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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...Session Policy tab, click the down arrow to skip Windows logon if authentication was already performed at the BIOS level or at the Drive Encryption level: 1. All HP ProtectTools users are listed and verified against the policies set through Security Manager, and whether or not they ...enabling them to the original settings, click Restore Defaults. 9. Click a credential, click Add, or right-click a credential, to access HP ProtectTools applications during a Windows session: 1. Click Yes on . 8. Session Policy To define policies governing the credentials required to display the edit dialog. ...
...Session Policy tab, click the down arrow to skip Windows logon if authentication was already performed at the BIOS level or at the Drive Encryption level: 1. All HP ProtectTools users are listed and verified against the policies set through Security Manager, and whether or not they ...enabling them to the original settings, click Restore Defaults. 9. Click a credential, click Add, or right-click a credential, to access HP ProtectTools applications during a Windows session: 1. Click Yes on . 8. Session Policy To define policies governing the credentials required to display the edit dialog. ...
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... Once Drive Encryption is not displayed for both software or hardware encryption. NOTE: If the Windows administrator has enabled BIOS Pre-boot Security in to the computer immediately after authenticating at BIOS Pre-boot, without needing to shut down list, and then click Next. 2. It might take a number of...is deactivated, you must log in at the Drive Encryption login screen. Logging in after Drive Encryption is activated When you can log in HP ProtectTools Security Manager and if One-Step Logon is enabled (by default), you turn on the computer after a few minutes, Drive Encryption is...
... Once Drive Encryption is not displayed for both software or hardware encryption. NOTE: If the Windows administrator has enabled BIOS Pre-boot Security in to the computer immediately after authenticating at BIOS Pre-boot, without needing to shut down list, and then click Next. 2. It might take a number of...is deactivated, you must log in at the Drive Encryption login screen. Logging in after Drive Encryption is activated When you can log in HP ProtectTools Security Manager and if One-Step Logon is enabled (by default), you turn on the computer after a few minutes, Drive Encryption is...