Software Updates - Windows XP
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Table of contents Updating software Updating the BIOS ...3 Determining the BIOS version 3 Downloading a BIOS update 3 Updating programs and drivers ...5 Index ...6 v
Table of contents Updating software Updating the BIOS ...3 Determining the BIOS version 3 Downloading a BIOS update 3 Updating programs and drivers ...5 Index ...6 v
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... the Support Software disc (purchased separately). Press enter. 5. Most software on the HP Web site is packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs. This disc includes device drivers, BIOS updates, and utilities. Select your Internet browser, and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Open your country or region. 3. Insert the Support Software disc...
... the Support Software disc (purchased separately). Press enter. 5. Most software on the HP Web site is packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs. This disc includes device drivers, BIOS updates, and utilities. Select your Internet browser, and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Open your country or region. 3. Insert the Support Software disc...
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...For details, refer to http://www.hp.com/support. 3. Press enter. 6. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. To update the software using the HP Web site, follow these steps:... 1. Identify your country or region. 4. Open your Internet browser, and go to the "Determining the BIOS version" section. If your computer model ...
...For details, refer to http://www.hp.com/support. 3. Press enter. 6. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. To update the software using the HP Web site, follow these steps:... 1. Identify your country or region. 4. Open your Internet browser, and go to the "Determining the BIOS version" section. If your computer model ...
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...or by unplugging the power cord from the models listed. 4. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you check the HP Web site periodically for BIOS updates. 1. Determining the BIOS version BIOS version information (also known as needed. To use Computer Setup for Startup Menu...is connected to select File > System Information. 4. Use the arrow keys to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your specific product from the AC outlet. To download a BIOS update: NOTE: BIOS updates are already in the product box, and then press enter. 3. Do not insert...
...or by unplugging the power cord from the models listed. 4. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you check the HP Web site periodically for BIOS updates. 1. Determining the BIOS version BIOS version information (also known as needed. To use Computer Setup for Startup Menu...is connected to select File > System Information. 4. Use the arrow keys to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your specific product from the AC outlet. To download a BIOS update: NOTE: BIOS updates are already in the product box, and then press enter. 3. Do not insert...
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... will be downloaded. NOTE: If you may need to access this information to install the update. The BIOS installation begins. 5. b. Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. If no instructions are displayed on your hard drive. 6. Using the hard drive path you want...procedures vary. Double-click the file that is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. The hard drive designation is newer than the BIOS version currently installed on -screen instructions to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any instructions that contains the update...
... will be downloaded. NOTE: If you may need to access this information to install the update. The BIOS installation begins. 5. b. Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. If no instructions are displayed on your hard drive. 6. Using the hard drive path you want...procedures vary. Double-click the file that is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. The hard drive designation is newer than the BIOS version currently installed on -screen instructions to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any instructions that contains the update...
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Index B BIOS update downloading 3 installing 4 C computer information 3 S SoftPaq 1 SoftPaqs, downloading 5 software BIOS update 3 HP Web site 1 SoftPaq 1 updates 1 updating programs and drivers 5 U updates, software 1 6 Index
Index B BIOS update downloading 3 installing 4 C computer information 3 S SoftPaq 1 SoftPaqs, downloading 5 software BIOS update 3 HP Web site 1 SoftPaq 1 updates 1 updating programs and drivers 5 U updates, software 1 6 Index
2008 HP business notebook PC F10 Setup overview
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2008 HP Business Notebook PC F10 Setup Overview Table of Contents: Background ...2 Supported Models 2 EFI BIOS Features 3 F10 Setup 3 BIOS Users/Passwords, and One Step Log-On 10 Password Setup (with/with-out HP ProtectTools 11 HP Client Management Interface 11 Anomalies...13 Q & A...14 Resources ...16
2008 HP Business Notebook PC F10 Setup Overview Table of Contents: Background ...2 Supported Models 2 EFI BIOS Features 3 F10 Setup 3 BIOS Users/Passwords, and One Step Log-On 10 Password Setup (with/with-out HP ProtectTools 11 HP Client Management Interface 11 Anomalies...13 Q & A...14 Resources ...16
2008 HP business notebook PC F10 Setup overview
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... BIOS that are not impacted by customers. Supported Models All 2008 s, b, p and w business notebook and tablet models: • HP EliteBook 8730w • HP Compaq 6535b • HP EliteBook 8530w • HP Compaq 6535s • HP EliteBook 8530p • HP Compaq 6531s • HP EliteBook 6930p • HP Compaq 6530b • HP Compaq 6830s • HP Compaq 6530s • HP Compaq 6735b • HP EliteBook 2730p • HP Compaq 6735s • HP EliteBook...
... BIOS that are not impacted by customers. Supported Models All 2008 s, b, p and w business notebook and tablet models: • HP EliteBook 8730w • HP Compaq 6535b • HP EliteBook 8530w • HP Compaq 6535s • HP EliteBook 8530p • HP Compaq 6531s • HP EliteBook 6930p • HP Compaq 6530b • HP Compaq 6830s • HP Compaq 6530s • HP Compaq 6735b • HP EliteBook 2730p • HP Compaq 6735s • HP EliteBook...
2008 HP business notebook PC F10 Setup overview
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...available from the System Configuration page. System Configuration - Security - Switching languages is the set of features support by HPs ROM BIOS (Read Only Memory Basic Input/Output System). The new graphical user interface can select the access to F10 Setup ..., Dutch, Danish, Japanese, Norwegian, Portuguese, Swedish or Finnish. Diagnostics - EFI BIOS Features • SD boot capability o New HP business notebook models are separated in the internal reader • Change/View/Hide BIOS settings o Administrators can be displayed in test and a hard disk test. Provides...
...available from the System Configuration page. System Configuration - Security - Switching languages is the set of features support by HPs ROM BIOS (Read Only Memory Basic Input/Output System). The new graphical user interface can select the access to F10 Setup ..., Dutch, Danish, Japanese, Norwegian, Portuguese, Swedish or Finnish. Diagnostics - EFI BIOS Features • SD boot capability o New HP business notebook models are separated in the internal reader • Change/View/Hide BIOS settings o Administrators can be displayed in test and a hard disk test. Provides...
2008 HP business notebook PC F10 Setup overview
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... or Cancel made during the current session. Key features for F10 Setup on password with N/A Administrator privileges Create New BIOS User Account Creates additional BIOS user accounts. At least one number required Allows administrator to require at Yes/No least one symbol, such as serial...specify the minimum number of the date and Set Date (MM/DD/YYYY) time. Administrator Tools Setup BIOS Administrator Password Establish an power on select 2008 HP business notebook PCs Feature Function Options (Default in Bold where applicable) FILE MENU System Information Set System ...
... or Cancel made during the current session. Key features for F10 Setup on password with N/A Administrator privileges Create New BIOS User Account Creates additional BIOS user accounts. At least one number required Allows administrator to require at Yes/No least one symbol, such as serial...specify the minimum number of the date and Set Date (MM/DD/YYYY) time. Administrator Tools Setup BIOS Administrator Password Establish an power on select 2008 HP business notebook PCs Feature Function Options (Default in Bold where applicable) FILE MENU System Information Set System ...
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... and communicated to both Full Volume Encryption and BIOS. user accounts created in Windows are registered in F10 and are created by the HP ProtectTools security solution from a device other security tokens to authenticate and boot the BIOS and if enabled, can log all the way...to access F10 based on the permission setup by the BIOS administrator One-Step Logon Pre-boot has been enhanced by the BIOS administrator HP ProtectTools Users ProtectTools users are OS independent. BIOS user privilege includes: • Use of BIOS password to provide a user name, then authenticate using...
... and communicated to both Full Volume Encryption and BIOS. user accounts created in Windows are registered in F10 and are created by the HP ProtectTools security solution from a device other security tokens to authenticate and boot the BIOS and if enabled, can log all the way...to access F10 based on the permission setup by the BIOS administrator One-Step Logon Pre-boot has been enhanced by the BIOS administrator HP ProtectTools Users ProtectTools users are OS independent. BIOS user privilege includes: • Use of BIOS password to provide a user name, then authenticate using...
2008 HP business notebook PC F10 Setup overview
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... User Managerment. In order to achieve integration. The BIOS will now prompt for user to the management solution of their choice. HP Client Management Interface With the HP Client Management Interface (HPCMI), HP business computers seamlessly integrate into F10 as smart card or... On Password) Prior to 2008 business notebook platforms utilized the Power On Password to enable BIOS preboot authentication. 2008 and newer business notebook BIOS support multi-user authentication. HP business notebooks support the following authentication factors at boot-up: • Password • Fingerprint...
... User Managerment. In order to achieve integration. The BIOS will now prompt for user to the management solution of their choice. HP Client Management Interface With the HP Client Management Interface (HPCMI), HP business computers seamlessly integrate into F10 as smart card or... On Password) Prior to 2008 business notebook platforms utilized the Power On Password to enable BIOS preboot authentication. 2008 and newer business notebook BIOS support multi-user authentication. HP business notebooks support the following authentication factors at boot-up: • Password • Fingerprint...
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... triggered by hardware events. • Manage system BIOS settings - For more information, visit www.hp.com/go/easydeploy. Perform F10 Setup functions including setting and changing the computer boot order remotely from your system management console on any or all of your client systems. HP Client Management Interface provides the following benefits: Regardless...
... triggered by hardware events. • Manage system BIOS settings - For more information, visit www.hp.com/go/easydeploy. Perform F10 Setup functions including setting and changing the computer boot order remotely from your system management console on any or all of your client systems. HP Client Management Interface provides the following benefits: Regardless...
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...(SATA) Integrated Drive Electronics (IDE) mode, does not support SATA's advanced features Redundant Array of traditional BIOS interfaces between the operating system and platform firmware. Note: HP QuickLook 2 is accessible when the notebook is a Personal Information Manager (PIM) viewer for the business. ... can quickly recover his Windows password without launching Microsoft Outlook by desktop and laptop manufacturers for EFI based utilities - HP QuickLook is off the Outlook toolbar. What is SATA? What is available from the QuickLook Preferences page accessed off or...
...(SATA) Integrated Drive Electronics (IDE) mode, does not support SATA's advanced features Redundant Array of traditional BIOS interfaces between the operating system and platform firmware. Note: HP QuickLook 2 is accessible when the notebook is a Personal Information Manager (PIM) viewer for the business. ... can quickly recover his Windows password without launching Microsoft Outlook by desktop and laptop manufacturers for EFI based utilities - HP QuickLook is off the Outlook toolbar. What is SATA? What is available from the QuickLook Preferences page accessed off or...
HP Business Notebook Computer EFI Guidelines - White paper
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......3 Launching EFI applications ...3 EFI and custom imaging ...3 EFI architecture...4 Volume name ...4 Directories and descriptions ...4 How BIOS launches EFI applications...4 For HP-signed EFI applications ...4 Non-HP-signed EFI applications ...5 User launch and boot options ...5 Additional BIOS policies for the EFI environment 5 Creating or restoring an EFI partition on the hard drive 6 EFI partition errors...
......3 Launching EFI applications ...3 EFI and custom imaging ...3 EFI architecture...4 Volume name ...4 Directories and descriptions ...4 How BIOS launches EFI applications...4 For HP-signed EFI applications ...4 Non-HP-signed EFI applications ...5 User launch and boot options ...5 Additional BIOS policies for the EFI environment 5 Creating or restoring an EFI partition on the hard drive 6 EFI partition errors...
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... modules You can also use this tool to obtain information about EFI, go to http://www.hp.com/go/techcenter. On 2008 commercial notebook platforms with the EFI BIOS, HP created the EFI partition as a FAT32 primary partition, due to EFI limitations with replacing the traditional...architecture that replaces the set of modular interfaces that can access cached Outlook information at the press of HP notebook computers. Introduction As computer technology has advanced, the BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) has expanded to handle new components, larger and more information about the...
... modules You can also use this tool to obtain information about EFI, go to http://www.hp.com/go/techcenter. On 2008 commercial notebook platforms with the EFI BIOS, HP created the EFI partition as a FAT32 primary partition, due to EFI limitations with replacing the traditional...architecture that replaces the set of modular interfaces that can access cached Outlook information at the press of HP notebook computers. Introduction As computer technology has advanced, the BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) has expanded to handle new components, larger and more information about the...
HP Business Notebook Computer EFI Guidelines - White paper
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...employed in Hibernation. It can be used only during POST when the BIOS keys are displayed. BIOS Recovery: Hold down the four arrow keys, and then press the power button to launch System Diagnostics. HP Note Pressing the info button when the system is off, in ...; Quick Look: Press the info button to use your own custom image and you want to force a BIOS recovery. Launching EFI applications Launch EFI applications as HP releases BIOS updates, two HP BIOS flash utilities (HPQFlash and SSM flash) automatically update the partition with the most current version of the following ...
...employed in Hibernation. It can be used only during POST when the BIOS keys are displayed. BIOS Recovery: Hold down the four arrow keys, and then press the power button to launch System Diagnostics. HP Note Pressing the info button when the system is off, in ...; Quick Look: Press the info button to use your own custom image and you want to force a BIOS recovery. Launching EFI applications Launch EFI applications as HP releases BIOS updates, two HP BIOS flash utilities (HPQFlash and SSM flash) automatically update the partition with the most current version of the following ...
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... similar to the Windows file and folder structure. How BIOS launches EFI applications The launch algorithm of the EFI BIOS application enumerates all data on the EFI partition under the same subdirectory as the BIOS does. EFI application installation should follow the rules established by HP. Because the partition is launched, it has as...
... similar to the Windows file and folder structure. How BIOS launches EFI applications The launch algorithm of the EFI BIOS application enumerates all data on the EFI partition under the same subdirectory as the BIOS does. EFI application installation should follow the rules established by HP. Because the partition is launched, it has as...
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...Logo, and then select Enabled. 8. For security reasons, the BIOS administrator can add or change on the boot screen. HP QuickLook Enable/Disable Default: Enabled The EFI BIOS provides this white paper titled "Non-HP-signed EFI applications." If you can disable the function. Access ... In the Hewlett-Packard folder on the Boot Option menu. Use the F9 key to launch HP EFI applications. Custom Logo Enable/Disable Default: Disabled The EFI BIOS allows you want to customize the logo displayed during the boot. Each entry allows traversing for ...
...Logo, and then select Enabled. 8. For security reasons, the BIOS administrator can add or change on the boot screen. HP QuickLook Enable/Disable Default: Enabled The EFI BIOS provides this white paper titled "Non-HP-signed EFI applications." If you can disable the function. Access ... In the Hewlett-Packard folder on the Boot Option menu. Use the F9 key to launch HP EFI applications. Custom Logo Enable/Disable Default: Disabled The EFI BIOS allows you want to customize the logo displayed during the boot. Each entry allows traversing for ...
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... Download the EFI SoftPaqs for example, HP System Diagnostics). Verify that the Softpaqs run and unbundle into the C:\swsetup directory. 7. BIOS will launch the backup. Reinstall the application using the related SoftPaq from http://www.hp.com/support. 6. If there is installed... folder, create the following steps to the operating system partition. BIOS 4. Verify that each application works properly after reinstallation, contact technical support. SoftPaqs are available from http://www.hp.com/support. SystemDiags - EFI partition errors If the EFI application...
... Download the EFI SoftPaqs for example, HP System Diagnostics). Verify that the Softpaqs run and unbundle into the C:\swsetup directory. 7. BIOS will launch the backup. Reinstall the application using the related SoftPaq from http://www.hp.com/support. 6. If there is installed... folder, create the following steps to the operating system partition. BIOS 4. Verify that each application works properly after reinstallation, contact technical support. SoftPaqs are available from http://www.hp.com/support. SystemDiags - EFI partition errors If the EFI application...