Security - Window Vista and Windows 7
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... ● Power-on password Computer viruses Unauthorized access to data Norton Internet Security software ● Firewall software ● Windows updates Unauthorized access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other Administrator password system identification information Ongoing or future threats to a Windows user account User password Unauthorized removal of risks. Computer risk Security...
... ● Power-on password Computer viruses Unauthorized access to data Norton Internet Security software ● Firewall software ● Windows updates Unauthorized access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other Administrator password system identification information Ongoing or future threats to a Windows user account User password Unauthorized removal of risks. Computer risk Security...
Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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...; View and change the system time and date. ● View identification information about the computer. ● View specification information about the processor, memory size, system BIOS, and keyboard controller version (select models only). 3 Setup Utility menus The menu tables in this Enter, change, or delete an administrator password. Main menu Select...
...; View and change the system time and date. ● View identification information about the computer. ● View specification information about the processor, memory size, system BIOS, and keyboard controller version (select models only). 3 Setup Utility menus The menu tables in this Enter, change, or delete an administrator password. Main menu Select...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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Table of contents Updating software Updating the BIOS ...2 Determining the BIOS version 2 Downloading a BIOS update 2 Updating programs and drivers ...4 Index ...5 iii
Table of contents Updating software Updating the BIOS ...2 Determining the BIOS version 2 Downloading a BIOS update 2 Updating programs and drivers ...4 Index ...5 iii
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... steps, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with your computer may be available on the HP Web site. Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with the... hardware devices, and provides for more information. 2. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to Windows Help for data transfer among...
... steps, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with your computer may be available on the HP Web site. Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with the... hardware devices, and provides for more information. 2. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to Windows Help for data transfer among...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... selection to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Access the page on the HP Web site that is connected to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your hard drive. During the download and installation, follow... these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the computer, you want to your computer: Select Start > Help and...
... selection to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Access the page on the HP Web site that is connected to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your hard drive. During the download and installation, follow... these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the computer, you want to your computer: Select Start > Help and...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. The BIOS installation begins. 5. If no instructions are displayed, follow these steps: 1. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Updating the BIOS 3 BIOS installation procedures vary. Double-click your hard drive. NOTE: After a message on the screen ...reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive where the BIOS update will need to access this path when you are ready to install the update. NOTE: If you connect your computer...
Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. The BIOS installation begins. 5. If no instructions are displayed, follow these steps: 1. Complete the installation by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Updating the BIOS 3 BIOS installation procedures vary. Double-click your hard drive. NOTE: After a message on the screen ...reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive where the BIOS update will need to access this path when you are ready to install the update. NOTE: If you connect your computer...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click Install now to step 6. 3. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. or - Proceed to install the updated driver. When the list ... press enter. - After the file is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer.
... computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click Install now to step 6. 3. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. or - Proceed to install the updated driver. When the list ... press enter. - After the file is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer.
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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Index B BIOS, updating 2 P programs, updating 4 S software, updating 1 U updates, software 1 Index 5
Index B BIOS, updating 2 P programs, updating 4 S software, updating 1 U updates, software 1 Index 5
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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...Decrease system volume. fn+- Displaying system information (fn+esc) Press fn+esc to display information about using your computer, such as the BIOS date. In addition to providing information about your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● ...to open Help and Support. or - ● Press and hold down the fn key, briefly press the second key of the system BIOS (basic input-output system) is sometimes called the system ROM version number. To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for...
...Decrease system volume. fn+- Displaying system information (fn+esc) Press fn+esc to display information about using your computer, such as the BIOS date. In addition to providing information about your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools: ● ...to open Help and Support. or - ● Press and hold down the fn key, briefly press the second key of the system BIOS (basic input-output system) is sometimes called the system ROM version number. To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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.... A hard drive that is not applicable to Solid State Drives. Shock events With each new generation of an issue with an SSD, the HP Diagnostics should be run. However, hard drives are fragile, and if they can cause read/write head misalignment, or contact between the read/write ...explain how to identify and possibly prevent hard drive (HDD) and Solid State Drive (SSD) failures. Note: The following information is not detected by the BIOS or operating system may include the following factors: Non-operational shock (when the notebook is turned off) -or- Operational shock (...
.... A hard drive that is not applicable to Solid State Drives. Shock events With each new generation of an issue with an SSD, the HP Diagnostics should be run. However, hard drives are fragile, and if they can cause read/write head misalignment, or contact between the read/write ...explain how to identify and possibly prevent hard drive (HDD) and Solid State Drive (SSD) failures. Note: The following information is not detected by the BIOS or operating system may include the following factors: Non-operational shock (when the notebook is turned off) -or- Operational shock (...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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.... Download and install 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 Software & Drivers download page to obtain: http://welcome.hp.com/country/us /en/support-drivers.html Page 5 Note: The short/Basic and... the risk of the tests, the process halts and a Failure ID or Code is available through the commercial notebook system BIOS. 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. ...
.... Download and install 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 Software & Drivers download page to obtain: http://welcome.hp.com/country/us /en/support-drivers.html Page 5 Note: The short/Basic and... the risk of the tests, the process halts and a Failure ID or Code is available through the commercial notebook system BIOS. 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. ...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... support is included in the Control Panel to permit the hard drive to turn off when it is important to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your hard drive: Page 7 More information can use an Advanced Format drive. Please refer to the...our management console portfolio. however, these drives - For information about using external SATA communications based on how to defragment your computer. Check www.hp.com for the latest releases. Install and maintain a virus protection program to prevent failures due to viruses. Whenever possible,...
... support is included in the Control Panel to permit the hard drive to turn off when it is important to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your hard drive: Page 7 More information can use an Advanced Format drive. Please refer to the...our management console portfolio. however, these drives - For information about using external SATA communications based on how to defragment your computer. Check www.hp.com for the latest releases. Install and maintain a virus protection program to prevent failures due to viruses. Whenever possible,...
Service Guide
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...the Setup Utility menus are not visible, press esc to return to the menu display. Enter, change , or delete a BIOS administrator password. Select BIOS administrator password Power-On Password To do this chapter may not be supported by your computer. Setup Utility 5-3 After either ...system time and date. ■ View identification information about the computer. ■ View specification information about the processor, memory size, system BIOS, and keyboard controller version (select models only). Then use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press ...
...the Setup Utility menus are not visible, press esc to return to the menu display. Enter, change , or delete a BIOS administrator password. Select BIOS administrator password Power-On Password To do this chapter may not be supported by your computer. Setup Utility 5-3 After either ...system time and date. ■ View identification information about the computer. ■ View specification information about the processor, memory size, system BIOS, and keyboard controller version (select models only). Then use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press ...
Service Guide
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... up 8-1, 8-2 backup files and folders 8-2 hard drive 8-2 scheduling 8-2 base enclosure, spare part number 3-6 battery removal 4-7 spare part number 3-6 battery bay 2-8 battery light 2-2, 2-6 battery release latch 2-8 BIOS administrator password 5-3 Bluetooth module removal 4-35 spare part number 4-35 Bluetooth module cable 3-17 removal 4-35 spare part number 3-6, 3-17 Blu-ray disc specifications 6-4 Blu...
... up 8-1, 8-2 backup files and folders 8-2 hard drive 8-2 scheduling 8-2 base enclosure, spare part number 3-6 battery removal 4-7 spare part number 3-6 battery bay 2-8 battery light 2-2, 2-6 battery release latch 2-8 BIOS administrator password 5-3 Bluetooth module removal 4-35 spare part number 4-35 Bluetooth module cable 3-17 removal 4-35 spare part number 3-6, 3-17 Blu-ray disc specifications 6-4 Blu...
Service Guide
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... Rubber Feet Kit, spare part number 3-6, 3-15 S scheduling backups 8-2 Screw Kit contents 3-13 spare part number 3-10, 3-15, 7-1 screw listing 7-1 security cable slot 2-7 Security menu BIOS administrator password 5-3 Power-On password 5-3 security, product description 1-5 serial number 3-1, 4-5 serviceability, product description 1-6 Index Setup Utility accessing 5-1 changing the language 5-1 Diagnostics menu 5-4 displaying system information...
... Rubber Feet Kit, spare part number 3-6, 3-15 S scheduling backups 8-2 Screw Kit contents 3-13 spare part number 3-10, 3-15, 7-1 screw listing 7-1 security cable slot 2-7 Security menu BIOS administrator password 5-3 Power-On password 5-3 security, product description 1-5 serial number 3-1, 4-5 serviceability, product description 1-6 Index Setup Utility accessing 5-1 changing the language 5-1 Diagnostics menu 5-4 displaying system information...
Preparing Advanced Format hard drives for Microsoft Windows installations on HP Business Notebook PCs and desktop PCs - White Pa
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...BSOD, follow the Microsoft recommendations provided above (Using other disk imaging utilities) and then use Symantec Ghost to install this time. Why did HP choose to support emulation rather than drives with a solid state drive (SSD)? The resources needed to run, while there would be required ...existing system infrastructure has been designed around a logical 512-byte sector - As long as it is not aligned appropriately for example, a BIOS update would have an image created for a drive with 512-byte sectors that corresponds to 4-KB native drives. Moreover, some operating systems ...
...BSOD, follow the Microsoft recommendations provided above (Using other disk imaging utilities) and then use Symantec Ghost to install this time. Why did HP choose to support emulation rather than drives with a solid state drive (SSD)? The resources needed to run, while there would be required ...existing system infrastructure has been designed around a logical 512-byte sector - As long as it is not aligned appropriately for example, a BIOS update would have an image created for a drive with 512-byte sectors that corresponds to 4-KB native drives. Moreover, some operating systems ...