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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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... 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 and hold f2 to simultaneous display on both the computer and the monitor. The action key feature is... fn and an action key to activate the assigned function (refer to increase the screen brightness level incrementally. Press and hold f3 to Setup Utility (BIOS) on the f1 through f12 keys represent the action key functions.
... 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 and hold f2 to simultaneous display on both the computer and the monitor. The action key feature is... fn and an action key to activate the assigned function (refer to increase the screen brightness level incrementally. Press and hold f3 to Setup Utility (BIOS) on the f1 through f12 keys represent the action key functions.
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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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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 ...
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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... Startup Menu is not Windows based, it does not support the TouchPad. To save your language selected is open, press f1. 98 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) If Setup Utility is not already running , begin at step 2. 1. If Setup Utility is already running , begin at step 1. When a confirmation prompt with your change...
... Startup Menu is not Windows based, it does not support the TouchPad. To save your language selected is open, press f1. 98 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) If Setup Utility is not already running , begin at step 2. 1. If Setup Utility is already running , begin at step 1. When a confirmation prompt with your change...
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After either choice, the computer restarts in this Enter, change , or delete a power-on password. 100 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) Setup Utility menus The menu tables in 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). Main menu Select System information To do this chapter may not be supported by your changes from...
After either choice, the computer restarts in this Enter, change , or delete a power-on password. 100 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) Setup Utility menus The menu tables in 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). Main menu Select System information To do this chapter may not be supported by your changes from...
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...determines how the computer will interact with your computer may be available on the HP Web site. Refer to Help and Support for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site are packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Access the updates on... the system ROM. Identify your computer is stored on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. If your computer...
...determines how the computer will interact with your computer may be available on the HP Web site. Refer to Help and Support for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site are packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Access the updates on... the system ROM. Identify your computer is stored on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. If your computer...
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... system information is displayed in Windows) or by turning on the computer, you currently have, and then download and install the new BIOS. If Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes,... and then press enter. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key for displaying...
... system information is displayed in Windows) or by turning on the computer, you currently have, and then download and install the new BIOS. If Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes,... and then press enter. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key for displaying...
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...: Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet. You may need to access this information to locate the update later, after the BIOS has successfully updated. You will be downloaded. During the download and installation, follow these steps: 1. b. Follow the instructions on the... installing any device, cable, or cord. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on the HP Web site that contains the update. 4. To download a BIOS update: 1. BIOS installation procedures vary. The system automatically shuts down the computer or initiate Sleep ...
...: Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet. You may need to access this information to locate the update later, after the BIOS has successfully updated. You will be downloaded. During the download and installation, follow these steps: 1. b. Follow the instructions on the... installing any device, cable, or cord. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on the HP Web site that contains the update. 4. To download a BIOS update: 1. BIOS installation procedures vary. The system automatically shuts down the computer or initiate Sleep ...
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... your hard drive. Open your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and then follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click Install now to your specific product from the models listed. 4. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other ...than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. or - Click your computer. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to download the driver ...
... your hard drive. Open your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and then follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click Install now to your specific product from the models listed. 4. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other ...than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. or - Click your computer. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to download the driver ...
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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 system board. 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 caused by the notebook. You receive an error message during Power On Self-Test (POST) that says "Imminent drive ...; Operational shock (when the unit is turned on and the hard drive is important to check the physical connector that is not detected by the BIOS or operating system may include the following: The SSD drive is no longer recognized by software issues. Typically, these . The following sections...
... the system board. 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 caused by the notebook. You receive an error message during Power On Self-Test (POST) that says "Imminent drive ...; Operational shock (when the unit is turned on and the hard drive is important to check the physical connector that is not detected by the BIOS or operating system may include the following: The SSD drive is no longer recognized by software issues. Typically, these . The following sections...
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...any newer HDD firmware updates or other HDD related product drivers for your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us /en/support.html to download the latest BIOS for your product. Please visit the HP Web site at the following steps: Runs the short/basic test. There are new firmware ...parking the heads" to reduce the risk of the tests, the process halts and a Failure ID or Code is available through the commercial notebook system BIOS. Note: The f2 Self-Test is displayed. Advanced Diagnostics - If the notebook is accidentally dropped or is to select the f2 function key when ...
...any newer HDD firmware updates or other HDD related product drivers for your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us /en/support.html to download the latest BIOS for your product. Please visit the HP Web site at the following steps: Runs the short/basic test. There are new firmware ...parking the heads" to reduce the risk of the tests, the process halts and a Failure ID or Code is available through the commercial notebook system BIOS. Note: The f2 Self-Test is displayed. Advanced Diagnostics - If the notebook is accidentally dropped or is to select the f2 function key when ...
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... Knowledge Base articles for information on the physical media, making the drive easier to manufacture and able to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your computer. eight times larger than current drive technology. Depending on Products with applications that... console portfolio. To address this process, data is now limiting HDD capacity. Please refer to the following URL: www.hp.com/go/clientautomation Additional HP Recommendations for the latest releases. Install and maintain a virus protection program to prevent failures due to viruses. ...
... Knowledge Base articles for information on the physical media, making the drive easier to manufacture and able to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your computer. eight times larger than current drive technology. Depending on Products with applications that... console portfolio. To address this process, data is now limiting HDD capacity. Please refer to the following URL: www.hp.com/go/clientautomation Additional HP Recommendations for the latest releases. Install and maintain a virus protection program to prevent failures due to viruses. ...
Service Guide
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... key. Enter, 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). Setup Utility menus The menu tables in Windows. Main menu Select System information To do this chapter might...
... key. Enter, 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). Setup Utility menus The menu tables in Windows. Main menu Select System information To do this chapter might...
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... support allows the following: ◦ Use 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...
... support allows the following: ◦ Use 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...