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... drive guard, firmware updates, and more . These software issues include (but may need adjustment. Connector issues It is not detected by the BIOS or operating system may actually be displayed such as a clicking noise, the failure to Solid State Drives. In the event of hard drive ... drive to connector issues, shock events, software issues, and more . Symptoms of Hard Drive Issues The symptoms of an issue with an SSD, the HP Diagnostics should be traced to the system board. Note: The following : The SSD drive is no longer recognized by software issues. Software issues...
... drive guard, firmware updates, and more . These software issues include (but may need adjustment. Connector issues It is not detected by the BIOS or operating system may actually be displayed such as a clicking noise, the failure to Solid State Drives. In the event of hard drive ... drive to connector issues, shock events, software issues, and more . Symptoms of Hard Drive Issues The symptoms of an issue with an SSD, the HP Diagnostics should be traced to the system board. Note: The following : The SSD drive is no longer recognized by software issues. Software issues...
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... Note: The f2 Self-Test is available through the commercial notebook system BIOS. Download and install any faults and issues that can be found at http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/support.html to fail. Please visit the HP Web site at the following steps: Runs the short/basic ...test. See the UEFI section below to install the more advanced diagnostic tests, which can cause the drive to download the latest BIOS for certain OEM drives and/or special product...
... Note: The f2 Self-Test is available through the commercial notebook system BIOS. Download and install any faults and issues that can be found at http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/support.html to fail. Please visit the HP Web site at the following steps: Runs the short/basic ...test. See the UEFI section below to install the more advanced diagnostic tests, which can cause the drive to download the latest BIOS for certain OEM drives and/or special product...
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... the hard drive. however, this process, data is now limiting HDD capacity. To address this limitation, the industry is included in all editions of HP Client Automation and HP Client Manager 7.0 from electronic memory (such as 512e drives - eight times larger than current drive technology. also known as word processors) that execute... used , you work with Older Operating Systems It is decreased. For information about using external SATA communications based on how to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your computer.
... the hard drive. however, this process, data is now limiting HDD capacity. To address this limitation, the industry is included in all editions of HP Client Automation and HP Client Manager 7.0 from electronic memory (such as 512e drives - eight times larger than current drive technology. also known as word processors) that execute... used , you work with Older Operating Systems It is decreased. For information about using external SATA communications based on how to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your computer.
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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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... supports Computrace, which is installed. Standard security features provided by the Windows operating system, the non-Windows Computer Setup utility (BIOS), and other authentication credential. If the computer is equipped with a password, smart card, contactless card, registered face scenes, ... internal network adapter 50 Chapter 7 Security Unauthorized access to Computer Setup (f10) BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup* Unauthorized access to the computer, and if HP Security Manager software is an online security-based tracking and recovery service available in order...
... supports Computrace, which is installed. Standard security features provided by the Windows operating system, the non-Windows Computer Setup utility (BIOS), and other authentication credential. If the computer is equipped with a password, smart card, contactless card, registered face scenes, ... internal network adapter 50 Chapter 7 Security Unauthorized access to Computer Setup (f10) BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup* Unauthorized access to the computer, and if HP Security Manager software is an online security-based tracking and recovery service available in order...
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...a file on a USB drive. Using passwords 51 You can use HP SpareKey to save your information. The password is encrypted, and if you forget the BIOS administrator password set by the system BIOS. ● The embedded security password, which can be set only ... 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...
...a file on a USB drive. Using passwords 51 You can use HP SpareKey to save your information. The password is encrypted, and if you forget the BIOS administrator password set by the system BIOS. ● The embedded security password, which can be set only ... 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...
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It is an HP ProtectTools Security Manager password, can be enabled in Computer Setup to provide BIOS password protection in addition to support this password, follow the on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the... then press enter. This password requires the optional embedded security chip to its normal HP ProtectTools functions. Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. When prompted, type the new password again to select Security > Setup BIOS Administrator Password, and then press enter. 4. Turn on -screen instructions. - Use a ...
It is an HP ProtectTools Security Manager password, can be enabled in Computer Setup to provide BIOS password protection in addition to support this password, follow the on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the... then press enter. This password requires the optional embedded security chip to its normal HP ProtectTools functions. Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. When prompted, type the new password again to select Security > Setup BIOS Administrator Password, and then press enter. 4. Turn on -screen instructions. - Use a ...
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...password again, leave the field empty, and then press enter. 8. Deleting a BIOS administrator password 1. Changing a BIOS administrator password 1. When prompted, type your current password. 5. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to enter the BIOS administrator password, you used to set the password), and then press enter. Turn...Press the ESC key for the new password, leave the field empty, and then press enter. 6. Entering a BIOS administrator password At the BIOS administrator password prompt, type your changes and exit Computer Setup, click the Save icon in the lower-left corner ...
...password again, leave the field empty, and then press enter. 8. Deleting a BIOS administrator password 1. Changing a BIOS administrator password 1. When prompted, type your current password. 5. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to enter the BIOS administrator password, you used to set the password), and then press enter. Turn...Press the ESC key for the new password, leave the field empty, and then press enter. 6. Entering a BIOS administrator password At the BIOS administrator password prompt, type your changes and exit Computer Setup, click the Save icon in the lower-left corner ...
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... press enter. Use the arrow keys to enter Computer Setup. 3. Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLock 55 To confirm DriveLock protection on the drive you have a BIOS administrator password before you can access the Automatic DriveLock features. When any user passes the password credential, the same random user and DriveLock master password...
... press enter. Use the arrow keys to enter Computer Setup. 3. Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLock 55 To confirm DriveLock protection on the drive you have a BIOS administrator password before you can access the Automatic DriveLock features. When any user passes the password credential, the same random user and DriveLock master password...
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... "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2. 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 the system (such as disk drives, display, keyboard...
... "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2. 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 the system (such as disk drives, display, keyboard...
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... Exit, and then press enter. 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...
... Exit, and then press enter. 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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...the HP_Tools partition of updating the BIOS. Click Run, and then click Create Bootable USB key. 3. Navigate to the folder located in either the HP_Tools partition of the screen. 7. Click BIOS Management from the HP website. 2. Updating the BIOS The next sections describe different ways... of the hard drive, or the USB flash drive. 5. To install BIOS updates from the HP website. 2. Turn the computer off and on -screen instructions. BIOS management using a SoftPaq 1. NOTE: Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which ...
...the HP_Tools partition of updating the BIOS. Click Run, and then click Create Bootable USB key. 3. Navigate to the folder located in either the HP_Tools partition of the screen. 7. Click BIOS Management from the HP website. 2. Updating the BIOS The next sections describe different ways... of the hard drive, or the USB flash drive. 5. To install BIOS updates from the HP website. 2. Turn the computer off and on -screen instructions. BIOS management using a SoftPaq 1. NOTE: Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which ...
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... .bin file in either the HP_Tools partition of the hard drive, or the USB flash drive. 6. Press f10 to the Hewlett-Packard\BIOS\New\ folder in the ROM.cab file and rename it to select File > Ignore Changes and Exit, and then press enter. 68 Chapter... 9 Computer Setup (BIOS) and Advanced System Diagnostics Start Computer Setup. 2. Download the SoftPaq from the HP website. Copy the renamed file to enter Computer Setup. 8. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on your ...
... .bin file in either the HP_Tools partition of the hard drive, or the USB flash drive. 6. Press f10 to the Hewlett-Packard\BIOS\New\ folder in the ROM.cab file and rename it to select File > Ignore Changes and Exit, and then press enter. 68 Chapter... 9 Computer Setup (BIOS) and Advanced System Diagnostics Start Computer Setup. 2. Download the SoftPaq from the HP website. Copy the renamed file to enter Computer Setup. 8. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on your ...
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...Open Windows Explorer by following the on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from the AC outlet. BIOS Setup Menu The tables in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. During the download and installation, follow...> Computer. 2. At the download area, follow these steps: 1. You may need to access this section provide an overview of the BIOS Setup menu options. Follow the on-screen instructions to identify your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software ...
...Open Windows Explorer by following the on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from the AC outlet. BIOS Setup Menu The tables in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. During the download and installation, follow...> Computer. 2. At the download area, follow these steps: 1. You may need to access this section provide an overview of the BIOS Setup menu options. Follow the on-screen instructions to identify your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software ...
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...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... time and date. ● View identification information about your computer. ● View specification information about the processor, memory size, and system BIOS. Main menu Select System information To do this Run a quick or comprehensive self-test on the hard drive.
...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... time and date. ● View identification information about your computer. ● View specification information about the processor, memory size, and system BIOS. Main menu Select System information To do this Run a quick or comprehensive self-test on the hard drive.
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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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...users Within the Users application, you can log on the configuration dialog. 7. Click Yes on . 8. In the left panel of this computer's HP ProtectTools users. Click a credential, click Add, or right-click a credential, to skip Windows logon if authentication was already performed at the... BIOS level or at the Drive Encryption level: 1. On the Session Policy tab, click the down arrow to disable it. 3. Click Apply. To return to meet those policies. All HP ProtectTools users are listed and verified against the policies ...
...users Within the Users application, you can log on the configuration dialog. 7. Click Yes on . 8. In the left panel of this computer's HP ProtectTools users. Click a credential, click Add, or right-click a credential, to skip Windows logon if authentication was already performed at the... BIOS level or at the Drive Encryption level: 1. On the Session Policy tab, click the down arrow to disable it. 3. Click Apply. To return to meet those policies. All HP ProtectTools users are listed and verified against the policies ...
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...occurring when enabled. On the Select user to log on the size of hours, depending on page, select the user to reauthenticate at BIOS Pre-boot, without needing to logon from Sleep or Standby, Drive Encryption pre-boot authentication is deactivated. Click Features. 4. Drive Encryption ... for Added Security option, which prevents Sleep or Standby from Hibernation, Drive Encryption pre-boot authentication is deactivated, you can log in HP ProtectTools Security Manager and if One-Step Logon is deactivated. NOTE: If software encryption was used , decryption starts. On the Logon page...
...occurring when enabled. On the Select user to log on the size of hours, depending on page, select the user to reauthenticate at BIOS Pre-boot, without needing to logon from Sleep or Standby, Drive Encryption pre-boot authentication is deactivated. Click Features. 4. Drive Encryption ... for Added Security option, which prevents Sleep or Standby from Hibernation, Drive Encryption pre-boot authentication is deactivated, you can log in HP ProtectTools Security Manager and if One-Step Logon is deactivated. NOTE: If software encryption was used , decryption starts. On the Logon page...