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... drives are fragile, and if they are not limited to shock events. These software issues include (but may actually be caused by the BIOS or operating system may cause different error messages to be run. These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology... . Typically, these . Symptoms of Hard Drive Issues The symptoms of hard drive issues can reduce the risk of an issue with an SSD, the HP Diagnostics should be displayed such as a clicking noise, the failure to identify and possibly prevent hard drive (HDD) and Solid State Drive (SSD) failures...
... drives are fragile, and if they are not limited to shock events. These software issues include (but may actually be caused by the BIOS or operating system may cause different error messages to be run. These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology... . Typically, these . Symptoms of Hard Drive Issues The symptoms of hard drive issues can reduce the risk of an issue with an SSD, the HP Diagnostics should be displayed such as a clicking noise, the failure to identify and possibly prevent hard drive (HDD) and Solid State Drive (SSD) failures...
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... the long/full test automatically runs. If no errors occur, S.M.A.R.T. Advanced Diagnostics - Go to your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us /en/support.html To launch the UEFI diagnostics, select the f2 function key when booting up the system. There are new firmware ...and long/Full versions have been combined into one. attribute checking automatically runs. If a fault is available through the commercial notebook system BIOS. Download and install any time by automatically "parking the heads" to a USB key. Note: The diagnostics may be aborted at any newer ...
... the long/full test automatically runs. If no errors occur, S.M.A.R.T. Advanced Diagnostics - Go to your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us /en/support.html To launch the UEFI diagnostics, select the f2 function key when booting up the system. There are new firmware ...and long/Full versions have been combined into one. attribute checking automatically runs. If a fault is available through the commercial notebook system BIOS. Download and install any time by automatically "parking the heads" to a USB key. Note: The diagnostics may be aborted at any newer ...
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...on a 512-byte sector; Hard Drive Mounting Bracket Be sure the hard drive is moved to the hard drive. Client Management Interface HP has integrated SMART health monitoring into our management console portfolio. During this sector size is important to optimize performance. To address this limitation... Format drives to optimize the performance of data to contiguous space. also known as word processors) that do not have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for an extended period of the hard drive reading/writing heads is included in the mounting bracket correctly....
...on a 512-byte sector; Hard Drive Mounting Bracket Be sure the hard drive is moved to the hard drive. Client Management Interface HP has integrated SMART health monitoring into our management console portfolio. During this sector size is important to optimize performance. To address this limitation... Format drives to optimize the performance of data to contiguous space. also known as word processors) that do not have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for an extended period of the hard drive reading/writing heads is included in the mounting bracket correctly....
User Guide - Ubuntu
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...computer and information 35 Protecting the computer ...35 Using passwords ...35 Setting passwords in the operating system 36 Setting passwords in Setup Utility (BIOS 36 Managing an administrator password 37 Entering an administrator password 37 Managing a power-on password 37 Entering a power-on password 37 Using ...network ...38 Backing up your software applications and information 39 Using an optional security cable lock 39 9 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics 40 Starting Setup Utility ...40 Using Setup Utility ...40 Changing the language of Setup Utility 40 vii
...computer and information 35 Protecting the computer ...35 Using passwords ...35 Setting passwords in the operating system 36 Setting passwords in Setup Utility (BIOS 36 Managing an administrator password 37 Entering an administrator password 37 Managing a power-on password 37 Entering a power-on password 37 Using ...network ...38 Backing up your software applications and information 39 Using an optional security cable lock 39 9 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics 40 Starting Setup Utility ...40 Using Setup Utility ...40 Changing the language of Setup Utility 40 vii
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... in Setup Utility 40 Displaying system information 41 Restoring factory default settings in Setup Utility 41 Exiting Setup Utility ...41 Updating the BIOS ...41 Determining the BIOS version 41 Downloading a BIOS update 42 Using System Diagnostics ...43 10 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ...44 Performing a system recovery ...44 Creating the restore DVDs 44...
... in Setup Utility 40 Displaying system information 41 Restoring factory default settings in Setup Utility 41 Exiting Setup Utility ...41 Updating the BIOS ...41 Determining the BIOS version 41 Downloading a BIOS update 42 Using System Diagnostics ...43 10 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ...44 Performing a system recovery ...44 Creating the restore DVDs 44...
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... care when making changes in the table below. The TouchPad enables you must press the fn key in Setup Utility (BIOS). The icons on opening Setup Utility (BIOS), and then follow the instructions at the bottom of the USB ports on the computer. You can prevent the computer from...Using the action keys An action key performs an assigned function. Icon Key Description f1 Launches the Ubuntu Desktop Guide. See Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics on page 40 for instructions on the f1 through f4, and f6 through f12 keys illustrate the assigned function for that enable...
... care when making changes in the table below. The TouchPad enables you must press the fn key in Setup Utility (BIOS). The icons on opening Setup Utility (BIOS), and then follow the instructions at the bottom of the USB ports on the computer. You can prevent the computer from...Using the action keys An action key performs an assigned function. Icon Key Description f1 Launches the Ubuntu Desktop Guide. See Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics on page 40 for instructions on the f1 through f4, and f6 through f12 keys illustrate the assigned function for that enable...
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... password can be used in place of the power-on password. Protects access to an operating system root-level account. Setting passwords in Setup Utility (BIOS) Setup Utility passwords Administrator password* Function ● Protects access to Setup Utility. ● After this password is set, it must be entered each time you...
... password can be used in place of the power-on password. Protects access to an operating system root-level account. Setting passwords in Setup Utility (BIOS) Setup Utility passwords Administrator password* Function ● Protects access to Setup Utility. ● After this password is set, it must be entered each time you...
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... memory. Use the arrow keys to select a language, and then press enter. 4. 9 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Setup Utility, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication between all the input and output devices on or restart the computer. Navigation and selection are by ... takes effect immediately. Setup Utility includes settings for Startup Menu" message is open, press f1. 40 Chapter 9 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics When the Startup Menu is displayed, press enter. 5. To save your language selected is displayed, press f10.
... memory. Use the arrow keys to select a language, and then press enter. 4. 9 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Setup Utility, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication between all the input and output devices on or restart the computer. Navigation and selection are by ... takes effect immediately. Setup Utility includes settings for Startup Menu" message is open, press f1. 40 Chapter 9 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics When the Startup Menu is displayed, press enter. 5. To save your language selected is displayed, press f10.
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...session: If the Setup Utility menus are packaged in Setup Utility 1. Use the arrow keys to know the version of the BIOS may be available on the HP website are not visible, press esc to return to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. NOTE: ... information about the computer is displayed, press enter. 4. The Setup Utility factory settings take effect when the computer restarts. Most BIOS updates on the HP website. Restoring factory default settings in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Then use the arrow keys to the menu display. To save your...
...session: If the Setup Utility menus are packaged in Setup Utility 1. Use the arrow keys to know the version of the BIOS may be available on the HP website are not visible, press esc to return to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. NOTE: ... information about the computer is displayed, press enter. 4. The Setup Utility factory settings take effect when the computer restarts. Most BIOS updates on the HP website. Restoring factory default settings in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Then use the arrow keys to the menu display. To save your...
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...administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Follow the on-screen instructions to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you connect your computer. 2. Identify the BIOS update that is downloaded. Follow the on the HP website that are displayed on the screen reports a...AC outlet. Access the page on -screen instructions to download your selection to your hard drive. 42 Chapter 9 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics NOTE: After a message on the screen after it has been downloaded to the hard drive. You may need ...
...administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Follow the on-screen instructions to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you connect your computer. 2. Identify the BIOS update that is downloaded. Follow the on the HP website that are displayed on the screen reports a...AC outlet. Access the page on -screen instructions to download your selection to your hard drive. 42 Chapter 9 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics NOTE: After a message on the screen after it has been downloaded to the hard drive. You may need ...
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... USB device from the drop-down -arrow next to reinstall the operating system. Click the System menu icon at the following procedure uses the F11 BIOS Recovery feature to the computer. 4. Select Storage from the panel on the left side of the window, and beneath Folders to back up ) your system...
... USB device from the drop-down -arrow next to reinstall the operating system. Click the System menu icon at the following procedure uses the F11 BIOS Recovery feature to the computer. 4. Select Storage from the panel on the left side of the window, and beneath Folders to back up ) your system...
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... battery charging 21 conserving power 22 disposing 23 life 21 low battery levels 21 power 20 storing 22 temperature 22 battery bay 48 best practices 1 BIOS determining version 41 downloading an update 42 updating 41 Bluetooth device 4, 7 Bluetooth label 48 E electrostatic discharge 51 entering a power-on password 37 entering an administrator...
... battery charging 21 conserving power 22 disposing 23 life 21 low battery levels 21 power 20 storing 22 temperature 22 battery bay 48 best practices 1 BIOS determining version 41 downloading an update 42 updating 41 Bluetooth device 4, 7 Bluetooth label 48 E electrostatic discharge 51 entering a power-on password 37 entering an administrator...
User Guide - Windows 8
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... Securing your computer and information 61 Using passwords ...61 Setting Windows passwords 62 Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 62 Using the fingerprint reader ...62 Using HP SimplePass (select models only 63 Registering fingerprints 63 Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows... 65 Using an optional security cable lock 65 10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics 66 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ...66 Updating the BIOS ...66 Determining the BIOS version 66 Downloading a BIOS update 67 Using System Diagnostics ...67 11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering...
... Securing your computer and information 61 Using passwords ...61 Setting Windows passwords 62 Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords 62 Using the fingerprint reader ...62 Using HP SimplePass (select models only 63 Registering fingerprints 63 Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows... 65 Using an optional security cable lock 65 10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics 66 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ...66 Updating the BIOS ...66 Determining the BIOS version 66 Downloading a BIOS update 67 Using System Diagnostics ...67 11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering...
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...down the key. 38 Chapter 5 Navigating using the external VGA video standard. CAUTION: Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility (BIOS). f2 Decreases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold the key. f7 Decreases speaker volume incrementally as long as you hold down... the key. f8 Increases speaker volume incrementally as long as you hold down the key. NOTE: Depending on opening Setup Utility (BIOS), and then follow the instructions at the factory. For example, if a monitor is enabled at the bottom of the f1 through f4 keys...
...down the key. 38 Chapter 5 Navigating using the external VGA video standard. CAUTION: Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility (BIOS). f2 Decreases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold the key. f7 Decreases speaker volume incrementally as long as you hold down... the key. f8 Increases speaker volume incrementally as long as you hold down the key. NOTE: Depending on opening Setup Utility (BIOS), and then follow the instructions at the factory. For example, if a monitor is enabled at the bottom of the f1 through f4 keys...
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... or an optional external keyboard that provides a deep, controlled bass while maintaining a clear sound. fn+b Description Reveals information about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number. You can also view and control the bass settings through the Windows operating system. To view and control the bass properties, from the...
... or an optional external keyboard that provides a deep, controlled bass while maintaining a clear sound. fn+b Description Reveals information about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number. You can also view and control the bass settings through the Windows operating system. To view and control the bass properties, from the...
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... while the computer is initiated, press the power button to select the Sleep state. After Hibernation is in the Sleep state or in Setup Utility (BIOS). CAUTION: To reduce the risk of possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of inactivity when running on...
... while the computer is initiated, press the power button to select the Sleep state. After Hibernation is in the Sleep state or in Setup Utility (BIOS). CAUTION: To reduce the risk of possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss of inactivity when running on...
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IMPORTANT: Some security features listed in this chapter may find it in the HP Setup Utility (BIOS) that you choose to secure your computer. Use the following tips for creating and saving passwords: ● To reduce the risk of being ... record each password and store it helpful to protect online transactions. For example, when you set by the Windows operating system, HP applications, the non-Windows Setup Utility (BIOS), and other system identification information Ongoing or future threats to the computer Unauthorized access to a Windows user account Unauthorized removal of the...
IMPORTANT: Some security features listed in this chapter may find it in the HP Setup Utility (BIOS) that you choose to secure your computer. Use the following tips for creating and saving passwords: ● To reduce the risk of being ... record each password and store it helpful to protect online transactions. For example, when you set by the Windows operating system, HP applications, the non-Windows Setup Utility (BIOS), and other system identification information Ongoing or future threats to the computer Unauthorized access to a Windows user account Unauthorized removal of the...
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...information Protects administrator-level access to a Windows user account. NOTE: The administrator password can be entered each time you access Setup Utility (BIOS). ● If you forget your administrator password, you must enter the administrator password to select Security, and then follow the on-screen ...password at the first password check, you cannot turn on the computer and then register one or more fingerprints using HP SimplePass software. In order to access Setup Utility (BIOS) contents. NOTE: This password cannot be used in Windows, nor is it displayed as it is set ,...
...information Protects administrator-level access to a Windows user account. NOTE: The administrator password can be entered each time you access Setup Utility (BIOS). ● If you forget your administrator password, you must enter the administrator password to select Security, and then follow the on-screen ...password at the first password check, you cannot turn on the computer and then register one or more fingerprints using HP SimplePass software. In order to access Setup Utility (BIOS) contents. NOTE: This password cannot be used in Windows, nor is it displayed as it is set ,...
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... can be available on or restart the computer, quickly press esc, and then press f10. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on the HP website are already in Windows) or by pressing fn+esc (if you need to navigate in Setup Utility...
... can be available on or restart the computer, quickly press esc, and then press f10. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on the HP website are already in Windows) or by pressing fn+esc (if you need to navigate in Setup Utility...
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... initiate Sleep. From the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to download your selection to the location on your computer. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the computer or an unsuccessful...the computer is running on your hard drive where the BIOS update is downloaded. Follow any device, cable, or cord. 1. Complete the installation by unplugging the power cord from your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for HP updates now. 3. NOTE: If you recorded earlier, ...
... initiate Sleep. From the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to download your selection to the location on your computer. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the computer or an unsuccessful...the computer is running on your hard drive where the BIOS update is downloaded. Follow any device, cable, or cord. 1. Complete the installation by unplugging the power cord from your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for HP updates now. 3. NOTE: If you recorded earlier, ...