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Table of contents Updating software Updating the BIOS ...3 Determining the BIOS version 3 Downloading a BIOS update 4 Updating programs and drivers ...6 Using SoftPaq Download Manager ...7 Index ...8 iii
Table of contents Updating software Updating the BIOS ...3 Determining the BIOS version 3 Downloading a BIOS update 4 Updating programs and drivers ...6 Using SoftPaq Download Manager ...7 Index ...8 iii
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Most software on the HP Web site is packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs. This disc includes device drivers, BIOS updates, and utilities. To purchase the current Support Software disc or a subscription that provides both the current version and future versions of the disc, ... utility automatically checks for software and driver downloads, and then type your Internet browser, and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Some BIOS updates may be packaged in compressed files called ROMPaqs. Open your computer model number in English only.) You can manually check for updates at any...
Most software on the HP Web site is packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs. This disc includes device drivers, BIOS updates, and utilities. To purchase the current Support Software disc or a subscription that provides both the current version and future versions of the disc, ... utility automatically checks for software and driver downloads, and then type your Internet browser, and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Some BIOS updates may be packaged in compressed files called ROMPaqs. Open your computer model number in English only.) You can manually check for updates at any...
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To update the software using the HP Web site, follow these steps: 1. Prepare for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the system ROM. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to the "Determining the BIOS version" section. Open your computer model, product..., and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 3. Select your computer model number in the product box. 5. Press enter. 6. For details, refer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Click the option for data...
To update the software using the HP Web site, follow these steps: 1. Prepare for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the system ROM. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to the "Determining the BIOS version" section. Open your computer model, product..., and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 3. Select your computer model number in the product box. 5. Press enter. 6. For details, refer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Click the option for data...
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... esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen, and follow these steps: 1. Updating the BIOS 3 or - Press f10 to select File > System Information. 4. Press esc to return to select File > Ignore changes and exit, and then press enter.... Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Use the arrow keys to the File menu. 5.
... esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen, and follow these steps: 1. Updating the BIOS 3 or - Press f10 to select File > System Information. 4. Press esc to return to select File > Ignore changes and exit, and then press enter.... Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Use the arrow keys to the File menu. 5.
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... browser, go to install the update. Click your country or region. 2. Follow any instructions that you check the HP Web site periodically for your computer to access the BIOS update you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive that is newer than the...want to access this information to locate the update later, after the download is complete. You will be available for BIOS updates. 1. To download a BIOS update: NOTE: BIOS updates are displayed, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the models listed. 4. Click your computer model...
... browser, go to install the update. Click your country or region. 2. Follow any instructions that you check the HP Web site periodically for your computer to access the BIOS update you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive that is newer than the...want to access this information to locate the update later, after the download is complete. You will be available for BIOS updates. 1. To download a BIOS update: NOTE: BIOS updates are displayed, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the models listed. 4. Click your computer model...
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The BIOS installation begins. 5. Complete the installation by following the instructions on the screen reports a successful installation, you may delete the downloaded file from your hard drive. NOTE: After a message on the screen. Updating the BIOS 5
The BIOS installation begins. 5. Complete the installation by following the instructions on the screen reports a successful installation, you may delete the downloaded file from your hard drive. NOTE: After a message on the screen. Updating the BIOS 5
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Index B BIOS update downloading 4 installing 4 C computer information 3 S SoftPaq 1 SoftPaqs, downloading 6, 7 software BIOS update 4 HP Web site 1 SoftPaq 1 updates 1 updating programs and drivers 6 U updates, software 1 8 Index
Index B BIOS update downloading 4 installing 4 C computer information 3 S SoftPaq 1 SoftPaqs, downloading 6, 7 software BIOS update 4 HP Web site 1 SoftPaq 1 updates 1 updating programs and drivers 6 U updates, software 1 8 Index
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... ...48 Exporting Privacy Manager Certificates and Trusted Contacts 48 Importing Privacy Manager Certificates and Trusted Contacts 48 5 File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools Setup procedures ...50 Opening File Sanitizer ...50 Setting a shred schedule 50 Setting a free space bleaching schedule 51 Selecting...bleaching 57 Aborting a shred or free space bleaching operation 57 Viewing the log files ...58 6 BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools General tasks ...60 Accessing BIOS Configuration 60 Viewing or changing settings 61 Viewing system information ...61 Advanced tasks ...62 Setting security...
... ...48 Exporting Privacy Manager Certificates and Trusted Contacts 48 Importing Privacy Manager Certificates and Trusted Contacts 48 5 File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools Setup procedures ...50 Opening File Sanitizer ...50 Setting a shred schedule 50 Setting a free space bleaching schedule 51 Selecting...bleaching 57 Aborting a shred or free space bleaching operation 57 Viewing the log files ...58 6 BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools General tasks ...60 Accessing BIOS Configuration 60 Viewing or changing settings 61 Viewing system information ...61 Advanced tasks ...62 Setting security...
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... is provided by the following software modules: ● Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools ● Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools (select models only) ● Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools (select models only) ● File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools ● BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools ● Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools (select models only) ● Device Access Manager for...
... is provided by the following software modules: ● Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools ● Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools (select models only) ● Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools (select models only) ● File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools ● BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools ● Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools (select models only) ● Device Access Manager for...
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BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools ● BIOS Configuration provides access to power-on user and administrator password management. ● BIOS Configuration provides an alternative to the pre-boot BIOS configuration utility known as Computer Setup. ● BIOS Configuration enablement of automatic DriveLock ...different security technologies, such as a Java™ Card and biometrics, for user authentication. ● Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools (select models ● only) Password storage is protected through software encryption and can be enhanced through the use...
BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools ● BIOS Configuration provides access to power-on user and administrator password management. ● BIOS Configuration provides an alternative to the pre-boot BIOS configuration utility known as Computer Setup. ● BIOS Configuration enablement of automatic DriveLock ...different security technologies, such as a Java™ Card and biometrics, for user authentication. ● Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools (select models ● only) Password storage is protected through software encryption and can be enhanced through the use...
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...passwords. When used passwords, the software module where the password is set by the security officer in place of the features in HP ProtectTools can enable Java Card BIOS security mode. ● User-Uses the security features. NOTE: In a small organization or for the company or network and... be held by IT administrators only are set the Java Card PIN and use , these roles may be used in cooperation with HP. Managing HP ProtectTools passwords Most of administrators and users. For example, if the security officer and IT administrator have enabled Java Cards for large ...
...passwords. When used passwords, the software module where the password is set by the security officer in place of the features in HP ProtectTools can enable Java Card BIOS security mode. ● User-Uses the security features. NOTE: In a small organization or for the company or network and... be held by IT administrators only are set the Java Card PIN and use , these roles may be used in cooperation with HP. Managing HP ProtectTools passwords Most of administrators and users. For example, if the security officer and IT administrator have enabled Java Cards for large ...
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...logon or saved on , restarted, or restored from unauthorized access to all owner functions of Embedded Security. Power-on password BIOS Configuration Protects access to the computer contents when the computer is a backup file for the embedded security chip. Computer Setup password... is turned on the Java Card. HP ProtectTools password Set in this HP ProtectTools Function module Emergency Recovery Token password Embedded Security, by IT administrator NOTE: Also known as BIOS administrator, f10 Setup, or Security Setup password BIOS Configuration, by IT administrator Protects the ...
...logon or saved on , restarted, or restored from unauthorized access to all owner functions of Embedded Security. Power-on password BIOS Configuration Protects access to the computer contents when the computer is a backup file for the embedded security chip. Computer Setup password... is turned on the Java Card. HP ProtectTools password Set in this HP ProtectTools Function module Emergency Recovery Token password Embedded Security, by IT administrator NOTE: Also known as BIOS administrator, f10 Setup, or Security Setup password BIOS Configuration, by IT administrator Protects the ...
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...to the Computer Setup utility security and configuration settings. NOTE: Many of the features in BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools provides access to system security features that are also available in Computer Setup. 59 With BIOS Configuration, you can accomplish the following objectives: ● Manage administrator passwords. ● ...such as CD-ROM boot or hardware ports. ● Configure boot options, which includes enabling MultiBoot and changing the boot order. 6 BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools are managed by Computer Setup.
...to the Computer Setup utility security and configuration settings. NOTE: Many of the features in BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools provides access to system security features that are also available in Computer Setup. 59 With BIOS Configuration, you can accomplish the following objectives: ● Manage administrator passwords. ● ...such as CD-ROM boot or hardware ports. ● Configure boot options, which includes enabling MultiBoot and changing the boot order. 6 BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools are managed by Computer Setup.
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... allows you may need to click the Show Hidden Icons icon (< or You can also access BIOS Configuration from an icon in the notification area, at startup to manage various computer settings that would otherwise be accessible only by... pressing f10 at the far right of the taskbar. Click Start, click Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. Click HP ProtectTools Security Manager, and then click BIOS Configuration. Accessing BIOS Configuration To access BIOS Configuration: 1. NOTE: To display the HP ProtectTools Security Manager icon, you to enter Computer Setup.
... allows you may need to click the Show Hidden Icons icon (< or You can also access BIOS Configuration from an icon in the notification area, at startup to manage various computer settings that would otherwise be accessible only by... pressing f10 at the far right of the taskbar. Click Start, click Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. Click HP ProtectTools Security Manager, and then click BIOS Configuration. Accessing BIOS Configuration To access BIOS Configuration: 1. NOTE: To display the HP ProtectTools Security Manager icon, you to enter Computer Setup.
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...processor; Viewing system information Use the "File" page to save your changes, and then click OK to view the following types of the BIOS Configuration pages: ● File ● Security ● System Configuration 2. None of the displayed information can be modified. Make your changes... and close the window. 3. or - To view system information: ▲ Access BIOS Configuration, and click File. cache and memory size; NOTE: Password changes take effect immediately with no need to save your changes, and ...
...processor; Viewing system information Use the "File" page to save your changes, and then click OK to view the following types of the BIOS Configuration pages: ● File ● Security ● System Configuration 2. None of the displayed information can be modified. Make your changes... and close the window. 3. or - To view system information: ▲ Access BIOS Configuration, and click File. cache and memory size; NOTE: Password changes take effect immediately with no need to save your changes, and ...
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...computer. NOTE: Not all options are available on computers equipped with the HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Chip (TPM). or - Select available or hidden. 62 Chapter 6 BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools TPM Embedded Security NOTE: This feature is supported only on all ...computers, and additional options may be included. Security Option BIOS Administrator Password NOTE: This option may also be ...
...computer. NOTE: Not all options are available on computers equipped with the HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Chip (TPM). or - Select available or hidden. 62 Chapter 6 BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools TPM Embedded Security NOTE: This feature is supported only on all ...computers, and additional options may be included. Security Option BIOS Administrator Password NOTE: This option may also be ...
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... from EFI File Floppy boot PXE Internal NIC boot Boot Order Action Set the Startup Check Delay, in which system devices boot. 64 Chapter 6 BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools Enable or disable. Click Apply to apply the new settings to the system and close the window. Set the Express Boot Popup Delay...
... from EFI File Floppy boot PXE Internal NIC boot Boot Order Action Set the Startup Check Delay, in which system devices boot. 64 Chapter 6 BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools Enable or disable. Click Apply to apply the new settings to the system and close the window. Set the Express Boot Popup Delay...
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... Charge Security Level Change, view, or hide. Optical Disk Drive Security Level Change, view, or hide. 66 Chapter 6 BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools Embedded Bluetooth Device Radio Security Level Change, view, or hide. Wake on next boot Action Enable or disable. HDD Translation...Boot Popup Delay (Sec) Security Level Change, view, or hide. Security Level options NOTE: These settings control the access level of HP ProtectTools users. Fingerprint Device Security Level Change, view, or hide. Enable or disable. Fan Always on while on AC Power Security ...
... Charge Security Level Change, view, or hide. Optical Disk Drive Security Level Change, view, or hide. 66 Chapter 6 BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools Embedded Bluetooth Device Radio Security Level Change, view, or hide. Wake on next boot Action Enable or disable. HDD Translation...Boot Popup Delay (Sec) Security Level Change, view, or hide. Security Level options NOTE: These settings control the access level of HP ProtectTools users. Fingerprint Device Security Level Change, view, or hide. Enable or disable. Fan Always on while on AC Power Security ...
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...security features. On select models, the TPM embedded security chip also enables enhanced BIOS security features accessed through BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools. 68 Chapter 7 Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools protects against unauthorized access to Windows. This software module provides the following ...such as backing up and restoring the key hierarchy ● Support for HP ProtectTools. Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools (select models only) For example, Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools can use Embedded Security for third-party applications (such as an ...
...security features. On select models, the TPM embedded security chip also enables enhanced BIOS security features accessed through BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools. 68 Chapter 7 Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools protects against unauthorized access to Windows. This software module provides the following ...such as backing up and restoring the key hierarchy ● Support for HP ProtectTools. Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools (select models only) For example, Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools can use Embedded Security for third-party applications (such as an ...
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... to the Embedded Security configuration. 8. Setup procedures 69 Setup procedures CAUTION: To reduce security risk, it is hidden, select Available. 6. Type your password in BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools. If you have not set an administrator password, use the arrow keys to select Security, select Setup password, and then press enter. 3. In...
... to the Embedded Security configuration. 8. Setup procedures 69 Setup procedures CAUTION: To reduce security risk, it is hidden, select Available. 6. Type your password in BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools. If you have not set an administrator password, use the arrow keys to select Security, select Setup password, and then press enter. 3. In...