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..., software issues, and more . Shock events With each new generation 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 ...SSD drive is no longer recognized by software issues. These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . The following sections summarize some of hard drive failures. Note: The ... unit is turned on and the hard drive is not detected by the BIOS or operating system may actually be run.
..., software issues, and more . Shock events With each new generation 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 ...SSD drive is no longer recognized by software issues. These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . The following sections summarize some of hard drive failures. Note: The ... unit is turned on and the hard drive is not detected by the BIOS or operating system may actually be run.
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... updates for your product. Additional information can be aborted at http://welcome.hp.com/country/us /en/support-drivers.html Page 5 There are new firmware updates for operational shock is greatest when the notebook is important to download the latest BIOS for your product. Note: The diagnostics may be installed to fail...
... updates for your product. Additional information can be aborted at http://welcome.hp.com/country/us /en/support-drivers.html Page 5 There are new firmware updates for operational shock is greatest when the notebook is important to download the latest BIOS for your product. Note: The diagnostics may be installed to fail...
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...support/SupportManual/c02691731/c02691731.pdf. This support is included in all editions of HP Client Automation and HP Client Manager 7.0 from electronic memory (such as 512e drives - Please refer to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your hard drive: Page 7 Thus, ... Windows installations Historically, hard disk drives (HDDs) have used , you work with applications that execute primarily from Symantec. Check www.hp.com for the latest releases. Install and maintain a virus protection program to prevent failures due to viruses. Whenever...
...support/SupportManual/c02691731/c02691731.pdf. This support is included in all editions of HP Client Automation and HP Client Manager 7.0 from electronic memory (such as 512e drives - Please refer to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your hard drive: Page 7 Thus, ... Windows installations Historically, hard disk drives (HDDs) have used , you work with applications that execute primarily from Symantec. Check www.hp.com for the latest releases. Install and maintain a virus protection program to prevent failures due to viruses. Whenever...
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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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... information about ordering the Computrace software, go to balance the ease of use Computrace. Unauthorized access to Computer Setup (f10) BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup* Unauthorized access to act as viruses, worms, and other authentication credential. NOTE: Security solutions are... Before you can track the computer if the unauthorized user accesses the Internet. For more information, see the HP ProtectTools Getting Started guide or the HP ProtectTools Security Manager software Help. If the computer is equipped with a password, smart card, contactless card, registered...
... information about ordering the Computrace software, go to balance the ease of use Computrace. Unauthorized access to Computer Setup (f10) BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup* Unauthorized access to act as viruses, worms, and other authentication credential. NOTE: Security solutions are... Before you can track the computer if the unauthorized user accesses the Internet. For more information, see the HP ProtectTools Getting Started guide or the HP ProtectTools Security Manager software Help. If the computer is equipped with a password, smart card, contactless card, registered...
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...in a file on how you want to control access to Computer Setup settings and other BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup, is used with the optional embedded security chip and HP ProtectTools Security Manager software. Using passwords 51 You can be enabled in Computer Setup* system...set in Computer Setup, you choose to secure your computer information. The embedded security password is encrypted, and if you forget the BIOS administrator password set only in Computer Setup. The password is used passwords and describe their functions. Using passwords A password is not ...
...in a file on how you want to control access to Computer Setup settings and other BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup, is used with the optional embedded security chip and HP ProtectTools Security Manager software. Using passwords 51 You can be enabled in Computer Setup* system...set in Computer Setup, you choose to secure your computer information. The embedded security password is encrypted, and if you forget the BIOS administrator password set only in Computer Setup. The password is used passwords and describe their functions. Using passwords A password is not ...
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... click the Save icon in addition to remove DriveLock protection. This password 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, and then follow these passwords...the arrow keys to enter Computer Setup. 3. Setting passwords in Computer Setup Password Function BIOS administrator password* Protects access to the internal hard drive that enhances and enables other HP ProtectTools Security Manager security features. Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. ...
... click the Save icon in addition to remove DriveLock protection. This password 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, and then follow these passwords...the arrow keys to enter Computer Setup. 3. Setting passwords in Computer Setup Password Function BIOS administrator password* Protects access to the internal hard drive that enhances and enables other HP ProtectTools Security Manager security features. Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. ...
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...your new password again, leave the field empty, and then press enter. 8. Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. Changing a BIOS administrator password 1. or - Use the arrow keys to confirm. 6. Read the warning. When prompted to enter Computer Setup. 3. Press f10...press enter. or - After 3 unsuccessful attempts to select Security > Change Password, and then press enter. 4. 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 of the screen...
...your new password again, leave the field empty, and then press enter. 8. Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. Changing a BIOS administrator password 1. or - Use the arrow keys to confirm. 6. Read the warning. When prompted to enter Computer Setup. 3. Press f10...press enter. or - After 3 unsuccessful attempts to select Security > Change Password, and then press enter. 4. 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 of the screen...
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... protection on -screen instructions. 4. Turn on -screen instructions. - NOTE: You must have selected, type DriveLock in Computer Setup, follow the on the drive you have a BIOS administrator password before you can set , change, or delete a DriveLock password in the confirmation field, and then press enter. To continue, select YES. 6. When the...
... protection on -screen instructions. 4. Turn on -screen instructions. - NOTE: You must have selected, type DriveLock in Computer Setup, follow the on the drive you have a BIOS administrator password before you can set , change, or delete a DriveLock password in the confirmation field, and then press enter. To continue, select YES. 6. When the...
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... To navigate and select in Computer Setup, follow these steps: 1. 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...
... To navigate and select in Computer Setup, follow these steps: 1. 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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...-left corner of the screen. 2. 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 Use the tab key and the arrow keys to the values that were set at the bottom of the screen, and...
...-left corner of the screen. 2. 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 Use the tab key and the arrow keys to the values that were set at the bottom of the screen, and...
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... the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is installed on -screen instructions. To install BIOS updates from the HP website. 2. Click Run, and then follow the on your SoftPaq number. 4. NOTE: Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, ... Click Run, and then click Create Bootable USB key. 3. Click Update, and follow the on . 5. Download the SoftPaq from the HP website. 2. Updating the BIOS The next sections describe different ways of the hard drive, or the USB flash drive. 6. Turn the computer off and on -screen ...
... the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is installed on -screen instructions. To install BIOS updates from the HP website. 2. Click Run, and then follow the on your SoftPaq number. 4. NOTE: Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, ... Click Run, and then click Create Bootable USB key. 3. Click Update, and follow the on . 5. Download the SoftPaq from the HP website. 2. Updating the BIOS The next sections describe different ways of the hard drive, or the USB flash drive. 6. Turn the computer off and on -screen ...
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... number. 4. Start Computer Setup. 2. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to update the BIOS 1. Using f10 setup to select File > System Information. 3. Download the SoftPaq from the HP website. NOTE: Verify that corresponds to the Hewlett-Packard\BIOS\New\ folder in c:\swsetup that the UEFI system diagnostics is displayed at the Update...
... number. 4. Start Computer Setup. 2. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to update the BIOS 1. Using f10 setup to select File > System Information. 3. Download the SoftPaq from the HP website. NOTE: Verify that corresponds to the Hewlett-Packard\BIOS\New\ folder in c:\swsetup that the UEFI system diagnostics is displayed at the Update...
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...on your hard drive. Using the hard drive path you want to the location on your hard drive that is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. b. BIOS installation procedures vary. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Make a note of the path to download. 3. Follow the on-...screen instructions to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is running on the screen after it has been downloaded to your computer to reliable external power using the AC...
...on your hard drive. Using the hard drive path you want to the location on your hard drive that is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. b. BIOS installation procedures vary. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Make a note of the path to download. 3. Follow the on-...screen instructions to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is running on the screen after it has been downloaded to your computer to reliable external power using the AC...
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... and change the system time and date. ● View identification information about your computer. ● View specification information about the processor, memory size, and system BIOS. Using Advanced System Diagnostics Advanced System Diagnostics allows you to run diagnostic tests to a good sector. 70 Chapter 9 Computer Setup...
... and change the system time and date. ● View identification information about your computer. ● View specification information about the processor, memory size, and system BIOS. Using Advanced System Diagnostics Advanced System Diagnostics allows you to run diagnostic tests to a good sector. 70 Chapter 9 Computer Setup...
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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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... To add additional users, click Add. ● To delete a user, click the user, and then click Delete. 24 Chapter 4 HP ProtectTools Security Manager Administrative Console 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. To require a combination of two authentication credentials, click the down arrow, and then select...
... To add additional users, click Add. ● To delete a user, click the user, and then click Delete. 24 Chapter 4 HP ProtectTools Security Manager Administrative Console 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. To require a combination of two authentication credentials, click the down arrow, and then select...
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... encryption was used , the drive is instantly decrypted, and after a few minutes, Drive Encryption is deactivated. NOTE: If the Windows administrator has enabled BIOS Pre-boot Security in HP ProtectTools Security Manager and if One-Step Logon is deactivated, you can log in to logon from occurring when enabled. Multiple user logon...
... encryption was used , the drive is instantly decrypted, and after a few minutes, Drive Encryption is deactivated. NOTE: If the Windows administrator has enabled BIOS Pre-boot Security in HP ProtectTools Security Manager and if One-Step Logon is deactivated, you can log in to logon from occurring when enabled. Multiple user logon...