Compaq Presario CQ62 Notebook PC and HP G62 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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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). Maintenance and Service Guide 5-3 Setup Utility Exiting Setup Utility You can exit Setup Utility with or without saving...
...; 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). Maintenance and Service Guide 5-3 Setup Utility Exiting Setup Utility You can exit Setup Utility with or without saving...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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...95 Using firewall software ...95 Installing critical security updates ...96 Installing an optional security cable ...96 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) Starting Setup Utility ...97 Using Setup Utility ...98 Changing the language of Setup Utility 98 Navigating and selecting in Setup ...menu ...100 Security menu ...100 System Configuration menu 101 Diagnostics menu ...101 Appendix B Software updates Updating the BIOS ...103 Determining the BIOS version 103 Downloading a BIOS update 104 Updating programs and drivers ...105 Appendix C Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...107 Backing up ...
...95 Using firewall software ...95 Installing critical security updates ...96 Installing an optional security cable ...96 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) Starting Setup Utility ...97 Using Setup Utility ...98 Changing the language of Setup Utility 98 Navigating and selecting in Setup ...menu ...100 Security menu ...100 System Configuration menu 101 Diagnostics menu ...101 Appendix B Software updates Updating the BIOS ...103 Determining the BIOS version 103 Downloading a BIOS update 104 Updating programs and drivers ...105 Appendix C Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...107 Backing up ...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... to your Windows operating system and computer, answers to questions, tutorials, and updates to display information about system hardware components and the system BIOS (basic input-output system) version number. Press f1 to open Help and Support, which provides information about your computer. Help and Support ...Press and hold f3 to support. Most external monitors receive video information from the computer display to the monitor display to Setup Utility (BIOS) on the program you disable this key alternates the screen image from the computer using , pressing fn and one of a DVD or...
... to your Windows operating system and computer, answers to questions, tutorials, and updates to display information about system hardware components and the system BIOS (basic input-output system) version number. Press f1 to open Help and Support, which provides information about your computer. Help and Support ...Press and hold f3 to support. Most external monitors receive video information from the computer display to the monitor display to Setup Utility (BIOS) on the program you disable this key alternates the screen image from the computer using , pressing fn and one of a DVD or...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... computer Power-on password Computer viruses Norton Internet Security software Unauthorized access to data ● Firewall software ● Windows updates Unauthorized access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other Administrator password system identification information Ongoing or future threats to the computer Unauthorized access to act as deterrents, but they may not...
... computer Power-on password Computer viruses Norton Internet Security software Unauthorized access to data ● Firewall software ● Windows updates Unauthorized access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other Administrator password system identification information Ongoing or future threats to the computer Unauthorized access to act as deterrents, but they may not...
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... by turning on or restarting the computer. When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. 2. A Setup Utility (BIOS) Starting Setup Utility Setup Utility is a ROM-based information and customization utility that can be used even when your Windows operating system is displayed in...
... by turning on or restarting the computer. When the Startup Menu is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. 2. A Setup Utility (BIOS) Starting Setup Utility Setup Utility is a ROM-based information and customization utility that can be used even when your Windows operating system is displayed in...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... not support the TouchPad. Navigating and selecting in a list or to toggle a field, for Startup Menu" message is open, press f1. 98 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS)
... not support the TouchPad. Navigating and selecting in a list or to toggle a field, for Startup Menu" message is open, press f1. 98 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS)
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... 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). After either choice, the computer restarts in this ● View and change , or delete a ...power-on password. 100 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) Then use the arrow keys to the menu display. Security menu Select Administrator Password Power-On Password To do this chapter may not be...
... 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). After either choice, the computer restarts in this ● View and change , or delete a ...power-on password. 100 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) Then use the arrow keys to the menu display. Security menu Select Administrator Password Power-On Password To do this chapter may not be...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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...on the computer. You may be prompted for your permission or password for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially...hardware devices, and provides for more information. 2. Access the updates on the HP Web site are packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Most software and BIOS updates on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which ...
...on the computer. You may be prompted for your permission or password for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially...hardware devices, and provides for more information. 2. Access the updates on the HP Web site are packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Most software and BIOS updates on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which ...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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...to select the Main menu. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on or restarting the computer. Updating the BIOS 103 BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn+esc ...(if you are already in the lower-left corner of the system BIOS currently installed. While the "Press the ESC key for displaying BIOS information: 1. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other system information is displayed in Windows) or by turning on the ...
...to select the Main menu. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on or restarting the computer. Updating the BIOS 103 BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn+esc ...(if you are already in the lower-left corner of the system BIOS currently installed. While the "Press the ESC key for displaying BIOS information: 1. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other system information is displayed in Windows) or by turning on the ...
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Do not shut down after the BIOS has successfully updated. Follow any instructions that contains the update. 4. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive that are displayed on the HP Web site that has an .exe extension (for your hard ...drive. 104 Appendix B Software updates The BIOS installation begins. 5. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system...
Do not shut down after the BIOS has successfully updated. Follow any instructions that contains the update. 4. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive that are displayed on the HP Web site that has an .exe extension (for your hard ...drive. 104 Appendix B Software updates The BIOS installation begins. 5. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... file is displayed, click an updated driver to your operating system. 5. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. or - When the list of the device. Updating programs and drivers 105 Select your computer. If you ...option for software and driver downloads, enter your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and then follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter....
... file is displayed, click an updated driver to your operating system. 5. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. or - When the list of the device. Updating programs and drivers 105 Select your computer. If you ...option for software and driver downloads, enter your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and then follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter....
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... release latch 54 battery release latch, identifying 8 battery temperature 60 battery, identifying 11 bays battery 8, 12 hard drive 8 BD copying 71 playing 68 removing 73 BIOS, updating 103 Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive 66 Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive 66 Bluetooth...
... release latch 54 battery release latch, identifying 8 battery temperature 60 battery, identifying 11 bays battery 8, 12 hard drive 8 BD copying 71 playing 68 removing 73 BIOS, updating 103 Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive 66 Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive 66 Bluetooth...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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.... Symptoms of Hard Drive Issues The symptoms of hard drive failures. However, hard drives are fragile, and if they can be caused by the BIOS or operating system may actually be traced to shock events beyond their specifications, they are not limited to the system board. A hard drive that..., software issues, and more . These software issues include (but may need adjustment. These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . Connector issues It is not detected by software issues.
.... Symptoms of Hard Drive Issues The symptoms of hard drive failures. However, hard drives are fragile, and if they can be caused by the BIOS or operating system may actually be traced to shock events beyond their specifications, they are not limited to the system board. A hard drive that..., software issues, and more . These software issues include (but may need adjustment. These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . Connector issues It is not detected by software issues.
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... firmware updates or other HDD related product drivers for your product. Note: The f2 Self-Test is important to download the latest BIOS for your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us /en/support-drivers.html Page 5 See the UEFI section below to install the more advanced diagnostic tests, which can...
... firmware updates or other HDD related product drivers for your product. Note: The f2 Self-Test is important to download the latest BIOS for your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us /en/support-drivers.html Page 5 See the UEFI section below to install the more advanced diagnostic tests, which can...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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however, these drives - HP CMI - This support is included in all editions of time. During this sector size is now limiting HDD capacity. also known as word processors) that do not have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your computer. For information ...to defragment your hard drive: Page 7 Depending on a 512-byte sector; operate internally at the following URL: www.hp.com/go/clientautomation Additional HP Recommendations for Optimizing Performance on the physical media, making the drive easier to manufacture and able to support higher capacities. ...
however, these drives - HP CMI - This support is included in all editions of time. During this sector size is now limiting HDD capacity. also known as word processors) that do not have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your computer. For information ...to defragment your hard drive: Page 7 Depending on a 512-byte sector; operate internally at the following URL: www.hp.com/go/clientautomation Additional HP Recommendations for Optimizing Performance on the physical media, making the drive easier to manufacture and able to support higher capacities. ...
Preparing Advanced Format hard drives for Microsoft Windows installations on HP Business Notebook PCs and desktop PCs - White Pa
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... with 512-byte sectors that corresponds to run, while there would have an image created for a customer. Why did HP choose to 4-KB native drives. for example, a BIOS update would be no performance advantage for a drive with a solid state drive (SSD)? Older applications and games would ...not be able to 4-KB sectors. Thus, HP elected to update the environment would be required for an Advanced Format drive. ...
... with 512-byte sectors that corresponds to run, while there would have an image created for a customer. Why did HP choose to 4-KB native drives. for example, a BIOS update would be no performance advantage for a drive with a solid state drive (SSD)? Older applications and games would ...not be able to 4-KB sectors. Thus, HP elected to update the environment would be required for an Advanced Format drive. ...