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...click Help and Support, and then click Maintain. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer interacts with ROMPaqs are available either through HP Support Assistant or on -screen instructions. Determining the BIOS version BIOS version information (also known as security enhancements, and ... and series or family. Follow the on the HP Web site. To use Computer Setup for a system BIOS update by using the HP Web site, follow these steps: 1. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you currently have, and then download and ...
...click Help and Support, and then click Maintain. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer interacts with ROMPaqs are available either through HP Support Assistant or on -screen instructions. Determining the BIOS version BIOS version information (also known as security enhancements, and ... and series or family. Follow the on the HP Web site. To use Computer Setup for a system BIOS update by using the HP Web site, follow these steps: 1. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you currently have, and then download and ...
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...Click the option for your operating system. 5. Follow the on your computer to install the update. ✎ If you check the HP Web site periodically for BIOS updates. A newer BIOS update may need to access this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to http://www....hp.com/support, and then select your computer model number in the product box, and then press enter. 3. You may not be downloaded. To download a BIOS update: 1. b. Use the arrow keys to the File menu. 5. Click...
...Click the option for your operating system. 5. Follow the on your computer to install the update. ✎ If you check the HP Web site periodically for BIOS updates. A newer BIOS update may need to access this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to http://www....hp.com/support, and then select your computer model number in the product box, and then press enter. 3. You may not be downloaded. To download a BIOS update: 1. b. Use the arrow keys to the File menu. 5. Click...
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... to do so, restart your country or region. 2. Click your specific product in the models listed. 4. Click Run to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer after the download is complete. Complete the installation by following the instructions on the screen. ✎ ...Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open a window containing additional information. 6. Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. The BIOS installation begins. 5. or - If you may delete the downloaded file from your computer model number in the Search box, at the top-right...
... to do so, restart your country or region. 2. Click your specific product in the models listed. 4. Click Run to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer after the download is complete. Complete the installation by following the instructions on the screen. ✎ ...Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open a window containing additional information. 6. Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. The BIOS installation begins. 5. or - If you may delete the downloaded file from your computer model number in the Search box, at the top-right...
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... properties 49 5 Security Protecting the computer ...51 Using passwords ...52 Setting passwords in Windows 52 Setting passwords in Computer Setup 52 BIOS administrator password 53 Managing a BIOS administrator password 54 Entering a BIOS administrator password 55 Using Computer Setup DriveLock 55 Setting a DriveLock password 56 Entering a DriveLock password 57 Changing a DriveLock password 58 Removing...
... properties 49 5 Security Protecting the computer ...51 Using passwords ...52 Setting passwords in Windows 52 Setting passwords in Computer Setup 52 BIOS administrator password 53 Managing a BIOS administrator password 54 Entering a BIOS administrator password 55 Using Computer Setup DriveLock 55 Setting a DriveLock password 56 Entering a DriveLock password 57 Changing a DriveLock password 58 Removing...
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...the embedded numeric keypad 82 Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad 82 Using an optional external numeric keypad 82 Using HP QuickLook ...83 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 84 9 Drives Identifying installed drives ...85 Handling drives ...85 Improving hard drive ... ...90 10 Memory modules 11 Software updates Updating software ...97 Updating the BIOS ...98 Determining the BIOS version 98 Downloading a BIOS update 99 Updating programs and drivers 100 Using SoftPaq Download Manager 100 HP SSM (System Software Manager 101 12 MultiBoot About the boot device order ...
...the embedded numeric keypad 82 Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad 82 Using an optional external numeric keypad 82 Using HP QuickLook ...83 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard 84 9 Drives Identifying installed drives ...85 Handling drives ...85 Improving hard drive ... ...90 10 Memory modules 11 Software updates Updating software ...97 Updating the BIOS ...98 Determining the BIOS version 98 Downloading a BIOS update 99 Updating programs and drivers 100 Using SoftPaq Download Manager 100 HP SSM (System Software Manager 101 12 MultiBoot About the boot device order ...
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...data Boot options feature in Computer Setup* ● Firewall software ● Windows updates Unauthorized access to Computer Setup settings and other BIOS administrator password in the Computer Setup utility. Additional security features are designed to act as deterrents. For information about ordering the CompuTrace... software, see the HP Web site at http://www.hpshopping.com. You can track the computer if the unauthorized user accesses the Internet. To protect...
...data Boot options feature in Computer Setup* ● Firewall software ● Windows updates Unauthorized access to Computer Setup settings and other BIOS administrator password in the Computer Setup utility. Additional security features are designed to act as deterrents. For information about ordering the CompuTrace... software, see the HP Web site at http://www.hpshopping.com. You can track the computer if the unauthorized user accesses the Internet. To protect...
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... access to your passwords and store them in a secure place away from the computer. ● Do not store passwords in Computer Setup Computer Setup passwords BIOS administrator password Function Protects access to a Windows administrator-level account. CAUTION: To prevent being locked out of characters that could be entered at a Windows prompt...
... access to your passwords and store them in a secure place away from the computer. ● Do not store passwords in Computer Setup Computer Setup passwords BIOS administrator password Function Protects access to a Windows administrator-level account. CAUTION: To prevent being locked out of characters that could be entered at a Windows prompt...
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... numeric keypad number keys. ● It can include any combination of the BIOS administrator password: ● It is not interchangeable with the same keys. For example, a BIOS administrator password set under DriveLock Passwords during the enable process. Computer Setup passwords ...internal hard drive that is protected by DriveLock. Note the following characteristics of up to remove DriveLock protection. BIOS administrator password The BIOS administrator password protects the configuration settings and system identification information in Computer Setup. Using passwords 53 It is ...
... numeric keypad number keys. ● It can include any combination of the BIOS administrator password: ● It is not interchangeable with the same keys. For example, a BIOS administrator password set under DriveLock Passwords during the enable process. Computer Setup passwords ...internal hard drive that is protected by DriveLock. Note the following characteristics of up to remove DriveLock protection. BIOS administrator password The BIOS administrator password protects the configuration settings and system identification information in Computer Setup. Using passwords 53 It is ...
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... the instructions on or restarting the computer, and then pressing esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is set a BIOS administrator password, type your password in the New password and Verify new password fields, and then press f10. ● To change a setup... new password in the New password and Verify new password fields, and then press f10. ● To delete a BIOS administrator password, type your preferences, use the arrow keys to enter BIOS Setup. 3. Managing a BIOS administrator password A setup password is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2.
... the instructions on or restarting the computer, and then pressing esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is set a BIOS administrator password, type your password in the New password and Verify new password fields, and then press f10. ● To change a setup... new password in the New password and Verify new password fields, and then press f10. ● To delete a BIOS administrator password, type your preferences, use the arrow keys to enter BIOS Setup. 3. Managing a BIOS administrator password A setup password is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2.
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...inserted into the computer, not into an optional docking device or external MultiBay, in a safe place away from the drive. Entering a BIOS administrator password At the BIOS administrator password prompt, type your computer. The owner of the master password may be either the user password or the master password. ...using DriveLock protection: ● After DriveLock protection is applied to access the drive. Using passwords 55 After 3 unsuccessful attempts to enter the BIOS administrator password, you must be entered to a drive, a password must restart the computer and try again.
...inserted into the computer, not into an optional docking device or external MultiBay, in a safe place away from the drive. Entering a BIOS administrator password At the BIOS administrator password prompt, type your computer. The owner of the master password may be either the user password or the master password. ...using DriveLock protection: ● After DriveLock protection is applied to access the drive. Using passwords 55 After 3 unsuccessful attempts to enter the BIOS administrator password, you must be entered to a drive, a password must restart the computer and try again.
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... password fields, and then press f10. 8. To continue, press f10. 7. Then follow these steps: 1. To confirm DriveLock protection on the drive you want to enter BIOS Setup. 3. Use the arrow keys to select File > Save changes and exit. Select the location of the screen. 2. Open Computer Setup by turning on the...
... password fields, and then press f10. 8. To continue, press f10. 7. Then follow these steps: 1. To confirm DriveLock protection on the drive you want to enter BIOS Setup. 3. Use the arrow keys to select File > Save changes and exit. Select the location of the screen. 2. Open Computer Setup by turning on the...
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..., follow the instructions on or restarting the computer, and then pressing esc while the "Press the ESC key for the password you want to enter BIOS Setup. 3. Press f10 to change. Then press f10. 6. Use the arrow keys to select File > Save changes and exit. Open Computer Setup by turning on...
..., follow the instructions on or restarting the computer, and then pressing esc while the "Press the ESC key for the password you want to enter BIOS Setup. 3. Press f10 to change. Then press f10. 6. Use the arrow keys to select File > Save changes and exit. Open Computer Setup by turning on...
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... your master password in the Old password field. Then follow these steps: 1. Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts. Press f10 to enter BIOS Setup. 3.
... your master password in the Old password field. Then follow these steps: 1. Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts. Press f10 to enter BIOS Setup. 3.
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...Setup. 60 Chapter 5 Security To view this information, you can disable or enable system devices. Press f10 to enter BIOS Setup. 3. Press f10 to enter BIOS Setup. 3. To save your preferences, press f10. 5. NOTE: To prevent unauthorized access to select File > Save ...Port options menu in Computer Setup, follow these steps: 1. To disable or reenable system devices in Computer Setup, you must create a BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup provides 2 types of system information: ● Identification information about the computer model. ● Specification information...
...Setup. 60 Chapter 5 Security To view this information, you can disable or enable system devices. Press f10 to enter BIOS Setup. 3. Press f10 to enter BIOS Setup. 3. To save your preferences, press f10. 5. NOTE: To prevent unauthorized access to select File > Save ...Port options menu in Computer Setup, follow these steps: 1. To disable or reenable system devices in Computer Setup, you must create a BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup provides 2 types of system information: ● Identification information about the computer model. ● Specification information...
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... the left corner of the screen. 2. Removing a USB device CAUTION: To prevent loss of information or an unresponsive system, use the arrow keys to enter BIOS Setup. 3. Remove the device. Use the arrow keys to enable or disable USB legacy support, and then press f10. 5. Use the arrow keys to select...
... the left corner of the screen. 2. Removing a USB device CAUTION: To prevent loss of information or an unresponsive system, use the arrow keys to enter BIOS Setup. 3. Remove the device. Use the arrow keys to enable or disable USB legacy support, and then press f10. 5. Use the arrow keys to select...
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... Sound > Pen and Touch. Select the System Configuration menu. 4. NOTE: For the flicking movement to work, a scrollbar must tap and hold an item to enter BIOS Setup. 3. Configuring the function key operation 77 Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts.
... Sound > Pen and Touch. Select the System Configuration menu. 4. NOTE: For the flicking movement to work, a scrollbar must tap and hold an item to enter BIOS Setup. 3. Configuring the function key operation 77 Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts.
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...called SoftPaqs. Updating software 97 Some BIOS updates may be packaged in English only.) You can manually check for updates from HP. Follow the on -screen instructions. Most software on the HP Web site. Follow the on -screen instructions. HP Assistant automatically checks for updates at a...which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. (Readme.txt files included with your Web browser, and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Insert the Support Software disc into the optical drive. 2. The utility runs at any time by obtaining the ...
...called SoftPaqs. Updating software 97 Some BIOS updates may be packaged in English only.) You can manually check for updates from HP. Follow the on -screen instructions. Most software on the HP Web site. Follow the on -screen instructions. HP Assistant automatically checks for updates at a...which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. (Readme.txt files included with your Web browser, and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Insert the Support Software disc into the optical drive. 2. The utility runs at any time by obtaining the ...
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... you currently have, and then download and install the new BIOS. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in Windows) or by turning on the system ROM. Press f10 to http://www.hp.com/support. 3. Use the arrow keys to the File ...changes and exit, and then press enter. 98 Chapter 11 Software updates Click Exit in the product box. 5. You may be prompted for displaying BIOS information, follow these steps: 1. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select File > System Information. 4. Prepare for data transfer among ...
... you currently have, and then download and install the new BIOS. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in Windows) or by turning on the system ROM. Press f10 to http://www.hp.com/support. 3. Use the arrow keys to the File ...changes and exit, and then press enter. 98 Chapter 11 Software updates Click Exit in the product box. 5. You may be prompted for displaying BIOS information, follow these steps: 1. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select File > System Information. 4. Prepare for data transfer among ...
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... > Computer. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to download your hard drive where the BIOS update will need this path when you want to install the update. NOTE: If you check the HP Web site periodically for software and driver downloads, type your country or region. 2. Do not...typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Open your Web browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer model number in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. Click the option for BIOS updates. 1. Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. Updating...
... > Computer. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to download your hard drive where the BIOS update will need this path when you want to install the update. NOTE: If you check the HP Web site periodically for software and driver downloads, type your country or region. 2. Do not...typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Open your Web browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer model number in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. Click the option for BIOS updates. 1. Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. Updating...
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... the lower-left corner of the screen, and then follow these steps: 1. or - Enabling boot devices in Computer Setup The computer will boot to enter BIOS Setup. 3. Press f10 to a USB device or a NIC device only if the device has first been enabled in Computer Setup. To enable a NIC device, select...
... the lower-left corner of the screen, and then follow these steps: 1. or - Enabling boot devices in Computer Setup The computer will boot to enter BIOS Setup. 3. Press f10 to a USB device or a NIC device only if the device has first been enabled in Computer Setup. To enable a NIC device, select...