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...95 Using firewall software ...95 Installing critical security updates ...96 Installing an optional security cable ...96 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) Starting Setup Utility ...97 Using Setup Utility ...98 Changing the language of Setup Utility 98 Navigating and selecting in Setup ...menu ...100 Security menu ...100 System Configuration menu 101 Diagnostics menu ...101 Appendix B Software updates Updating the BIOS ...103 Determining the BIOS version 103 Downloading a BIOS update 104 Updating programs and drivers ...105 Appendix C Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...107 Backing up ...
...95 Using firewall software ...95 Installing critical security updates ...96 Installing an optional security cable ...96 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) Starting Setup Utility ...97 Using Setup Utility ...98 Changing the language of Setup Utility 98 Navigating and selecting in Setup ...menu ...100 Security menu ...100 System Configuration menu 101 Diagnostics menu ...101 Appendix B Software updates Updating the BIOS ...103 Determining the BIOS version 103 Downloading a BIOS update 104 Updating programs and drivers ...105 Appendix C Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...107 Backing up ...
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Press f1 to open Help and Support, which provides information about system hardware components and the system BIOS (basic input-output system) version number. Press and hold f2 to decrease the screen brightness level incrementally. Press f5 to play the previous track of a ... this feature in the Setup Utility, you will need to press fn and an action key to activate the assigned function (refer to Setup Utility (BIOS) on both the computer and the monitor. Using the keyboard The icons on the program you are receiving video information from the computer display to...
Press f1 to open Help and Support, which provides information about system hardware components and the system BIOS (basic input-output system) version number. Press and hold f2 to decrease the screen brightness level incrementally. Press f5 to play the previous track of a ... this feature in the Setup Utility, you will need to press fn and an action key to activate the assigned function (refer to Setup Utility (BIOS) on both the computer and the monitor. Using the keyboard The icons on the program you are receiving video information from the computer display to...
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... computer Power-on password Computer viruses Norton Internet Security software Unauthorized access to data ● Firewall software ● Windows updates Unauthorized access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other Administrator password system identification information Ongoing or future threats to the computer Unauthorized access to act as deterrents, but they may not...
... computer Power-on password Computer viruses Norton Internet Security software Unauthorized access to data ● Firewall software ● Windows updates Unauthorized access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other Administrator password system identification information Ongoing or future threats to the computer Unauthorized access to act as deterrents, but they may not...
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..." message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. 2. Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. A Setup Utility (BIOS) Starting Setup Utility Setup Utility is a ROM-based information and customization utility that can be used even when your Windows operating system is displayed, press...
..." message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. 2. Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. A Setup Utility (BIOS) Starting Setup Utility Setup Utility is a ROM-based information and customization utility that can be used even when your Windows operating system is displayed, press...
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... a menu item, use the arrow keys. ● To choose an item in Setup Utility Because Setup Utility is open, press f1. 98 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is not already running , begin at step 2. 1. When a confirmation prompt with your change and exit...
... a menu item, use the arrow keys. ● To choose an item in Setup Utility Because Setup Utility is open, press f1. 98 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is not already running , begin at step 2. 1. When a confirmation prompt with your change and exit...
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... Select Administrator Password Power-On Password To do this Enter, change , or delete a power-on password. 100 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) Enter, change , or delete an administrator password. Main menu Select System information To do this ● View and change the system time... and date. ● View identification information about the computer. ● View specification information about the processor, memory size, system BIOS, and keyboard controller version (select models only). Then use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press ...
... Select Administrator Password Power-On Password To do this Enter, change , or delete a power-on password. 100 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) Enter, change , or delete an administrator password. Main menu Select System information To do this ● View and change the system time... and date. ● View identification information about the computer. ● View specification information about the processor, memory size, system BIOS, and keyboard controller version (select models only). Then use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press ...
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...any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. B Software updates Updated versions of your computer. To update the software, follow these steps: 1. Most software and BIOS updates on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. Access the updates on the HP Web site are packaged in ...compressed files called SoftPaqs. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact ...
...any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. B Software updates Updated versions of your computer. To update the software, follow these steps: 1. Most software and BIOS updates on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. Access the updates on the HP Web site are packaged in ...compressed files called SoftPaqs. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact ...
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... information is displayed in Windows) or by turning on the computer, you currently have, and then download and install the new BIOS. To use Setup Utility for Startup Menu" message is displayed. 3. If Setup Utility does not open with the system information ...the ESC key for displaying BIOS information: 1. Updating the BIOS 103 Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you need to know the version of the screen, press f10. 2. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently ...
... information is displayed in Windows) or by turning on the computer, you currently have, and then download and install the new BIOS. To use Setup Utility for Startup Menu" message is displayed. 3. If Setup Utility does not open with the system information ...the ESC key for displaying BIOS information: 1. Updating the BIOS 103 Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you need to know the version of the screen, press f10. 2. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently ...
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Access the page on the HP Web site that provides software for example, filename.exe). BIOS installation procedures vary. Double-click your computer. Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. b. NOTE: If you connect your hard drive where the BIOS update will need this path ... steps: a. Follow the instructions on the screen to download your selection to the location on your hard drive designation. The BIOS installation begins. 5. To download a BIOS update: 1. Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. Do not shut down after the download is ...
Access the page on the HP Web site that provides software for example, filename.exe). BIOS installation procedures vary. Double-click your computer. Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. b. NOTE: If you connect your hard drive where the BIOS update will need this path ... steps: a. Follow the instructions on the screen to download your selection to the location on your hard drive designation. The BIOS installation begins. 5. To download a BIOS update: 1. Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. Do not shut down after the download is ...
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... downloads, enter your operating system. 5. Select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and then follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. When the list of the device. When prompted, click Save, and then select a storage location on your computer. Click Install now... only to save the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Open your web browser, go to step 6. 3. Updating programs and drivers 105
... downloads, enter your operating system. 5. Select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and then follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. When the list of the device. When prompted, click Save, and then select a storage location on your computer. Click Install now... only to save the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Open your web browser, go to step 6. 3. Updating programs and drivers 105
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... release latch 54 battery release latch, identifying 8 battery temperature 60 battery, identifying 11 bays battery 8, 12 hard drive 8 BD copying 71 playing 68 removing 73 BIOS, updating 103 Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive 66 Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive 66 Bluetooth...
... release latch 54 battery release latch, identifying 8 battery temperature 60 battery, identifying 11 bays battery 8, 12 hard drive 8 BD copying 71 playing 68 removing 73 BIOS, updating 103 Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive 66 Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive 66 Bluetooth...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... can reduce the risk of these symptoms result from a significant bump or drop, due to the following information is not detected by the BIOS or operating system may cause different error messages to be displayed such as a clicking noise, the failure to complete servo, and/or an... issues, and more . Shock events With each new generation of an issue with an SSD, the HP Diagnostics should 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 running. A hard drive that...
... can reduce the risk of these symptoms result from a significant bump or drop, due to the following information is not detected by the BIOS or operating system may cause different error messages to be displayed such as a clicking noise, the failure to complete servo, and/or an... issues, and more . Shock events With each new generation of an issue with an SSD, the HP Diagnostics should 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 running. A hard drive that...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... f2 Self-Test is abruptly impacted by pressing the Esc key. If the notebook is accidentally dropped or is available through the commercial notebook system BIOS. There are new firmware updates for SSD drives, but it does not harm or in either of damage. See the UEFI section below to install... long/Full versions have been combined into one. Note: The diagnostics may be found at http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/support.html to download the latest BIOS for your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us /en/support-drivers.html Note: The 3D Drive Guard is not needed for certain...
... f2 Self-Test is abruptly impacted by pressing the Esc key. If the notebook is accidentally dropped or is available through the commercial notebook system BIOS. There are new firmware updates for SSD drives, but it does not harm or in either of damage. See the UEFI section below to install... long/Full versions have been combined into one. Note: The diagnostics may be found at http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/support.html to download the latest BIOS for your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us /en/support-drivers.html Note: The 3D Drive Guard is not needed for certain...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your hard drive: Page 7 Hard Drive Mounting Bracket Be sure the hard drive is included in the mounting bracket correctly. This support is secured in all editions of HP Client Automation and HP Client Manager 7.0 ...- Depending on a 512-byte sector; If an OS that execute primarily from Symantec. Please refer to the following URL: www.hp.com/go/clientautomation Additional HP Recommendations for the latest releases. Install and maintain a virus protection program to prevent failures due to viruses. ...
... have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your hard drive: Page 7 Hard Drive Mounting Bracket Be sure the hard drive is included in the mounting bracket correctly. This support is secured in all editions of HP Client Automation and HP Client Manager 7.0 ...- Depending on a 512-byte sector; If an OS that execute primarily from Symantec. Please refer to the following URL: www.hp.com/go/clientautomation Additional HP Recommendations for the latest releases. Install and maintain a virus protection program to prevent failures due to viruses. ...
Service Guide
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... key. Enter, change the system time and date. ● View identification information about the computer. ● View specification information about the processor, memory size, system BIOS, and keyboard controller version (select models only). Then use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press the enter key. ●...
... key. Enter, change the system time and date. ● View identification information about the computer. ● View specification information about the processor, memory size, system BIOS, and keyboard controller version (select models only). Then use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press the enter key. ●...
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...-Network controller ● Swap the functions of the listed System Configuration options might not be supported by a USB port to the computer. ● Enable/disable BIOS DMA data transfers. ● Enable/disable fan always on while connected to an AC outlet. ● Enable/disable data execution prevention. ● Enable/disable LAN...
...-Network controller ● Swap the functions of the listed System Configuration options might not be supported by a USB port to the computer. ● Enable/disable BIOS DMA data transfers. ● Enable/disable fan always on while connected to an AC outlet. ● Enable/disable data execution prevention. ● Enable/disable LAN...