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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 ...
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... Depending on the program you will need to press fn and an action key to activate the assigned function (refer to Setup Utility (BIOS) on page 97). Function fn+esc Action key or hotkey Press fn+esc (1) and (2) to display information about your Windows operating system...and computer, answers to questions, tutorials, and updates to open Help and Support, which provides information about system hardware components and the system BIOS (basic input-output system) version number. Press f1 to your computer. The f4 key can also alternate images among display devices connected ...
... Depending on the program you will need to press fn and an action key to activate the assigned function (refer to Setup Utility (BIOS) on page 97). Function fn+esc Action key or hotkey Press fn+esc (1) and (2) to display information about your Windows operating system...and computer, answers to questions, tutorials, and updates to open Help and Support, which provides information about system hardware components and the system BIOS (basic input-output system) version number. Press f1 to your computer. The f4 key can also alternate images among display devices connected ...
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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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..." message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. 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, press...
..." message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. 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, press...
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... by turning on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is open, press f1. 98 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) While the "Press the ESC key for example an Enable/Disable field, use the arrow keys to select a language, and then press enter. 4. If Setup...
... by turning on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is open, press f1. 98 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) While the "Press the ESC key for example an Enable/Disable field, use the arrow keys to select a language, and then press enter. 4. If Setup...
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...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). Setup Utility menus The menu tables in Windows. Then use the arrow keys to select ... Select Administrator Password Power-On Password To do this Enter, change , or delete a power-on password. 100 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) After either choice, the computer restarts in this chapter may not be supported by your computer. Enter, change , or delete an administrator...
...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). Setup Utility menus The menu tables in Windows. Then use the arrow keys to select ... Select Administrator Password Power-On Password To do this Enter, change , or delete a power-on password. 100 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) After either choice, the computer restarts in this chapter may not be supported by your computer. Enter, change , or delete an administrator...
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... Identify your computer. Refer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Access the updates on the HP Web site are packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs. B Software updates Updated versions of your computer model, product...time and date. Install the updates. 102 Appendix B Software updates The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with your computer may be available on the HP Web site. Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which ...
... Identify your computer. Refer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Access the updates on the HP Web site are packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs. B Software updates Updated versions of your computer model, product...time and date. Install the updates. 102 Appendix B Software updates The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with your computer may be available on the HP Web site. Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which ...
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..., use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other system information is displayed in Windows) or by pressing fn+esc (if you are already in the lower-left corner ... Utility for Startup Menu" message is displayed. 3. 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 To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you need to know the version of the screen, press...
..., use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other system information is displayed in Windows) or by pressing fn+esc (if you are already in the lower-left corner ... Utility for Startup Menu" message is displayed. 3. 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 To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you need to know the version of the screen, press...
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...drive path you want to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any instructions that are displayed, follow these steps: 1. The BIOS installation begins. 5. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord... the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is connected to the hard drive. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on the HP Web site that contains the update. 4. Do not shut ...
...drive path you want to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any instructions that are displayed, follow these steps: 1. The BIOS installation begins. 5. During the download and installation, follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord... the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is connected to the hard drive. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on the HP Web site that contains the update. 4. Do not shut ...
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...hard drive. Click Install now to step 6. 3. Updating programs and drivers 105 Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Select your specific product from the models listed. 4. When the list of the device. After the file is ... to download the driver and install it later. Click your operating system. 5. or - Open your web browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the...
...hard drive. Click Install now to step 6. 3. Updating programs and drivers 105 Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Select your specific product from the models listed. 4. When the list of the device. After the file is ... to download the driver and install it later. Click your operating system. 5. or - Open your web browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the...
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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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...the physical connector that says "Imminent drive failure." Your notebook spontaneously restarts when the Windows OS is no longer recognized by the BIOS or operating system may cause different error messages to ): File corruption File fragmentation Read errors Page 2 Identifying... symptoms such as "Non-system disk" or "No boot device". These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . Shock events can reduce the risk of these symptoms result from a significant bump or...
...the physical connector that says "Imminent drive failure." Your notebook spontaneously restarts when the Windows OS is no longer recognized by the BIOS or operating system may cause different error messages to ): File corruption File fragmentation Read errors Page 2 Identifying... symptoms such as "Non-system disk" or "No boot device". These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . Shock events can reduce the risk of these symptoms result from a significant bump or...
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... & Drivers download page to obtain: http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/support.html To launch the UEFI diagnostics, select the f2 function key when booting up the system. See the UEFI section below to download the latest BIOS for your product. If the notebook is accidentally ...support-drivers.html Note: The 3D Drive Guard is available through the commercial notebook system BIOS. If no errors occur, the long/full test automatically runs. If no errors occur, S.M.A.R.T. Please visit the HP Web site at any time by pressing the Esc key. Note: The diagnostics may...
... & Drivers download page to obtain: http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/support.html To launch the UEFI diagnostics, select the f2 function key when booting up the system. See the UEFI section below to download the latest BIOS for your product. If the notebook is accidentally ...support-drivers.html Note: The 3D Drive Guard is available through the commercial notebook system BIOS. If no errors occur, the long/full test automatically runs. If no errors occur, S.M.A.R.T. Please visit the HP Web site at any time by pressing the Esc key. Note: The diagnostics may...
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... Advanced Format-aware is moving Advanced Format drives with a SATA interface can be required to the following URL: http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c02691731/c02691731.pdf. Depending on how to the hard drive. First-generation Advanced Format drives retain backwards...hard drive is secured 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 Microsoft Windows installations Historically, hard disk drives (HDDs) have to access the hard drive very often....
... Advanced Format-aware is moving Advanced Format drives with a SATA interface can be required to the following URL: http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c02691731/c02691731.pdf. Depending on how to the hard drive. First-generation Advanced Format drives retain backwards...hard drive is secured 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 Microsoft Windows installations Historically, hard disk drives (HDDs) have to access the hard drive very often....
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). Enter, change , or delete an administrator password. Security menu Select Administrator password Power-On password To do this...
...; 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). Enter, change , or delete an administrator password. Security menu Select Administrator password Power-On password To do this...
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...-Network controller ● Swap the functions of the listed System Configuration options might not be supported by a USB port to the computer. ● Enable/disable BIOS DMA data transfers. ● Enable/disable fan always on while connected to an AC outlet. ● Enable/disable data execution prevention. ● Enable/disable LAN...
...-Network controller ● Swap the functions of the listed System Configuration options might not be supported by a USB port to the computer. ● Enable/disable BIOS DMA data transfers. ● Enable/disable fan always on while connected to an AC outlet. ● Enable/disable data execution prevention. ● Enable/disable LAN...