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...from the hard drive to the system board. Connector issues It is important to check the physical connector that is not detected by the BIOS or operating system may actually be displayed such as a clicking noise, the failure to complete servo, and/or an inaccessible boot device ...and possibly prevent hard drive (HDD) and Solid State Drive (SSD) failures. These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . The following sections explain how to Solid State Drives. Typically, these . In the event of ...
...from the hard drive to the system board. Connector issues It is important to check the physical connector that is not detected by the BIOS or operating system may actually be displayed such as a clicking noise, the failure to complete servo, and/or an inaccessible boot device ...and possibly prevent hard drive (HDD) and Solid State Drive (SSD) failures. These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . The following sections explain how to Solid State Drives. Typically, these . In the event of ...
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... site at any faults and issues that can be aborted 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 Page 5 This diagnostic routine detects any time by pressing the Esc key. If no...
... site at any faults and issues that can be aborted 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 Page 5 This diagnostic routine detects any time by pressing the Esc key. If no...
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...OS) with applications that execute primarily from Symantec. however, these drives - operate internally at the following URL: www.hp.com/go/clientautomation Additional HP Recommendations for Optimizing Performance on the installed OS, extra steps may need to take steps to viruses. ... Windows installations Historically, hard disk drives (HDDs) have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your HP Business Notebook, refer to have used , you work with physical sectors (disk media). HP CMI - This support is being used 512-byte sectors; More information...
...OS) with applications that execute primarily from Symantec. however, these drives - operate internally at the following URL: www.hp.com/go/clientautomation Additional HP Recommendations for Optimizing Performance on the installed OS, extra steps may need to take steps to viruses. ... Windows installations Historically, hard disk drives (HDDs) have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your HP Business Notebook, refer to have used , you work with physical sectors (disk media). HP CMI - This support is being used 512-byte sectors; More information...
HP Notebook Reference Guide
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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 track the computer if the unauthorized user ... Computer risk Security feature Unauthorized use Computrace. Unauthorized access to Computer Setup (f10) BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup* Unauthorized access to use of the computer HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only), in combination with the following hardware and software...
... 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 track the computer if the unauthorized user ... Computer risk Security feature Unauthorized use Computrace. Unauthorized access to Computer Setup (f10) BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup* Unauthorized access to use of the computer HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only), in combination with the following hardware and software...
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... 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 passwords can be set, depending on ... in Computer Setup, is a preinstalled, ROM-based utility that can be set by the system BIOS. ● The embedded security password, which can use HP SpareKey to navigate and make selections in the non-Windows Computer Setup utility that you must answer security...
... 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 passwords can be set, depending on ... in Computer Setup, is a preinstalled, ROM-based utility that can be set by the system BIOS. ● The embedded security password, which can use HP SpareKey to navigate and make selections in the non-Windows Computer Setup utility that you must answer security...
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... addition to the internal hard drive that enhances and enables other HP ProtectTools Security Manager security features. DriveLock user password* Protects access to its normal HP ProtectTools functions. Managing a BIOS administrator password To set, change, or delete this security feature.... *For details about each of these steps: Setting a new BIOS administrator password 1. Use a pointing device or the...
... addition to the internal hard drive that enhances and enables other HP ProtectTools Security Manager security features. DriveLock user password* Protects access to its normal HP ProtectTools functions. Managing a BIOS administrator password To set, change, or delete this security feature.... *For details about each of these steps: Setting a new BIOS administrator password 1. Use a pointing device or the...
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...Read the warning. To save your new password again, leave the field empty, and then press enter. 8. or - Entering a BIOS administrator password At the BIOS administrator password prompt, type your password (using the same kind of keys you must restart the computer and try again. 54 Chapter.... When prompted, type your new password again to confirm. 6. To continue, select YES. 7. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to enter the BIOS administrator password, you used to type your changes and exit Computer Setup, click the Save icon in the lower-left corner of the screen...
...Read the warning. To save your new password again, leave the field empty, and then press enter. 8. or - Entering a BIOS administrator password At the BIOS administrator password prompt, type your password (using the same kind of keys you must restart the computer and try again. 54 Chapter.... When prompted, type your new password again to confirm. 6. To continue, select YES. 7. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to enter the BIOS administrator password, you used to type your changes and exit Computer Setup, click the Save icon in the lower-left corner of the screen...
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... then press enter. 4. To save your changes and exit Computer Setup, click the Save icon in Computer Setup, follow the on the drive you have a BIOS administrator password before you . Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select an internal hard drive, and then press enter. 5. or - Entering an Automatic...
... then press enter. 4. To save your changes and exit Computer Setup, click the Save icon in Computer Setup, follow the on the drive you have a BIOS administrator password before you . Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select an internal hard drive, and then press enter. 5. or - Entering an Automatic...
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... (such as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and printer). To start Computer Setup, follow these steps: 1. 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...
... (such as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and printer). To start Computer Setup, follow these steps: 1. 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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... the on -screen instructions. - 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 To exit Computer Setup menus, choose one of the following methods: ● To exit Computer Setup menus without saving your changes...
... the on -screen instructions. - 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 To exit Computer Setup menus, choose one of the following methods: ● To exit Computer Setup menus without saving your changes...
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...that corresponds to update the BIOS. Press f2 to the on your SoftPaq number. 4. Updating the BIOS The next sections describe different ways of the screen. 7. To install BIOS updates from the HP website. 2. Copy the renamed file to update the BIOS Most BIOS updates on -screen instructions ... Computer Setup. 8. Download the SoftPaq from the HP website, follow the on . 5. Click Update, and follow the steps below: 1. Click BIOS Management from the HP website. 2. Download the SoftPaq from the menu and then select Update BIOS. Locate the .bin file in c:\swsetup that...
...that corresponds to update the BIOS. Press f2 to the on your SoftPaq number. 4. Updating the BIOS The next sections describe different ways of the screen. 7. To install BIOS updates from the HP website. 2. Copy the renamed file to update the BIOS Most BIOS updates on -screen instructions ... Computer Setup. 8. Download the SoftPaq from the HP website, follow the on . 5. Click Update, and follow the steps below: 1. Click BIOS Management from the HP website. 2. Download the SoftPaq from the menu and then select Update BIOS. Locate the .bin file in c:\swsetup that...
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...bin) and then copy it with the same prefix as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by using Computer Setup. 1. Click Update System BIOS, and then click Accept to select File > System Information. 3. Download the SoftPaq from the HP website. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to update the... BIOS. Use the tab key and the arrow keys to enter Computer Setup. 8. Press f10 to select File > Ignore Changes and Exit, and then ...
...bin) and then copy it with the same prefix as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by using Computer Setup. 1. Click Update System BIOS, and then click Accept to select File > System Information. 3. Download the SoftPaq from the HP website. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to update the... BIOS. Use the tab key and the arrow keys to enter Computer Setup. 8. Press f10 to select File > Ignore Changes and Exit, and then ...
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...not disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from your hard drive where the BIOS update is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain. 2. Identify the BIOS update that contains the update. 4. Make a note of the date, name, or other ...or Hibernation. At the download area, follow these steps: a. b. If no instructions are ready to install the update. BIOS installation procedures vary. BIOS Setup Menu The tables in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. The hard drive designation is ...
...not disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from your hard drive where the BIOS update is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain. 2. Identify the BIOS update that contains the update. 4. Make a note of the date, name, or other ...or Hibernation. At the download area, follow these steps: a. b. If no instructions are ready to install the update. BIOS installation procedures vary. BIOS Setup Menu The tables in an optional docking device, or connected to an optional power source. The hard drive designation is ...
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... 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 System Tune-Up runs longer and more comprehensive tests on the hard drive. Run a diagnostic test ...system 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-This ...
... 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 System Tune-Up runs longer and more comprehensive tests on the hard drive. Run a diagnostic test ...system 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-This ...
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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 a credential, click Add, or right-click a credential, to access HP ProtectTools applications during a Windows session: 1. To return to meet those policies. To manage users, select from the following settings: ● To add additional... Console Click Apply. On the 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. In the left panel of this computer to select each credential, and then click OK...
... users Within the Users application, you can log on the configuration dialog. 7. Click a credential, click Add, or right-click a credential, to access HP ProtectTools applications during a Windows session: 1. To return to meet those policies. To manage users, select from the following settings: ● To add additional... Console Click Apply. On the 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. In the left panel of this computer to select each credential, and then click OK...
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...smart card PIN, or swipe a registered finger. On the Select user to log 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 displayed for Added Security option, which...Drive Encryption deactivation begins. Once Drive Encryption is deactivated, you can log in HP ProtectTools Security Manager and if One-Step Logon is deactivated. NOTE: If the Windows administrator has enabled BIOS Pre-boot Security in to the computer immediately after authenticating at the Drive Encryption ...
...smart card PIN, or swipe a registered finger. On the Select user to log 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 displayed for Added Security option, which...Drive Encryption deactivation begins. Once Drive Encryption is deactivated, you can log in HP ProtectTools Security Manager and if One-Step Logon is deactivated. NOTE: If the Windows administrator has enabled BIOS Pre-boot Security in to the computer immediately after authenticating at the Drive Encryption ...