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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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... activate the assigned function (refer 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 Setup Utility (BIOS) on the f1 through f12 keys represent the action key functions. The f4 key can also alternate images among...
... activate the assigned function (refer 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 Setup Utility (BIOS) on the f1 through f12 keys represent the action key functions. The f4 key can also alternate images among...
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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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... turning on or restarting the computer. When the Startup Menu is not working. 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...
... turning on or restarting the computer. When the Startup Menu is not working. 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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If Setup Utility is open, press f1. 98 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. Navigation and selection are by keystroke. ● To choose a menu or a menu item, use the ...
If Setup Utility is open, press f1. 98 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. Navigation and selection are by keystroke. ● To choose a menu or a menu item, use the ...
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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). Exiting Setup Utility You can exit Setup Utility with or without saving your computer. Then ...Utility menu items listed in this ● View and change , or delete a power-on password. 100 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) NOTE: Some of Setup Utility options. Security menu Select Administrator Password Power-On Password To do this chapter may not be supported by...
... 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). Exiting Setup Utility You can exit Setup Utility with or without saving your computer. Then ...Utility menu items listed in this ● View and change , or delete a power-on password. 100 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) NOTE: Some of Setup Utility options. Security menu Select Administrator Password Power-On Password To do this chapter may not be supported by...
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... for your computer model, product category, and series or family. Prepare for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to a network, consult the... network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. B Software updates Updated versions of your computer may be available on the HP Web site. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with your computer...
... for your computer model, product category, and series or family. Prepare for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to a network, consult the... network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. B Software updates Updated versions of your computer may be available on the HP Web site. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with your computer...
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... be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you are already in the lower-left corner of the system BIOS currently installed. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you need to know the version of the screen, press f10. 2. Open Setup Utility by opening Setup Utility. ...While the "Press the ESC key for displaying BIOS information: 1. To exit Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. If Setup Utility does ...
... be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you are already in the lower-left corner of the system BIOS currently installed. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you need to know the version of the screen, press f10. 2. Open Setup Utility by opening Setup Utility. ...While the "Press the ESC key for displaying BIOS information: 1. To exit Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. If Setup Utility does ...
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... on your hard drive. 104 Appendix B Software updates Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Identify the BIOS update that has an .exe extension (for your hard drive. The system automatically shuts down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation....the screen reports a successful installation, you want to identify your hard drive where the BIOS update will need this path when you recorded earlier, open the folder on the HP Web site that contains the update. 4. The hard drive designation is complete. Do not...
... on your hard drive. 104 Appendix B Software updates Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Identify the BIOS update that has an .exe extension (for your hard drive. The system automatically shuts down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation....the screen reports a successful installation, you want to identify your hard drive where the BIOS update will need this path when you recorded earlier, open the folder on the HP Web site that contains the update. 4. The hard drive designation is complete. Do not...
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...and driver downloads, enter your country or region. 2. Updating programs and drivers 105 Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Proceed to install the updated driver. To do this, click Download only to save the file to do so, ...restart your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and then follow these steps: To use the...
...and driver downloads, enter your country or region. 2. Updating programs and drivers 105 Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Proceed to install the updated driver. To do this, click Download only to save the file to do so, ...restart your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and then follow these steps: To use 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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... to connector issues, shock events, software issues, and more . Note: The following sections summarize some of an issue with an SSD, the HP Diagnostics should be run. Typically, these . Connector issues It is important to identify and possibly prevent hard drive (HDD) and Solid State Drive... (SSD) failures. Shock events can fail. The following information is no longer recognized by the BIOS or operating system may include the following sections explain how to check the physical connector that is not detected by the notebook. ...
... to connector issues, shock events, software issues, and more . Note: The following sections summarize some of an issue with an SSD, the HP Diagnostics should be run. Typically, these . Connector issues It is important to identify and possibly prevent hard drive (HDD) and Solid State Drive... (SSD) failures. Shock events can fail. The following information is no longer recognized by the BIOS or operating system may include the following sections explain how to check the physical connector that is not detected by the notebook. ...
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...the following steps: Runs the short/basic test. Note: The diagnostics may be installed to download the latest BIOS for your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us/en/support-drivers.html Page 5 Note: The diagnostics may be found at any way damage an SSD if ...notebook is accidentally dropped or is abruptly impacted by pressing the Esc key. Note: The f2 Self-Test 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. Advanced Diagnostics - When initiated, the ...
...the following steps: Runs the short/basic test. Note: The diagnostics may be installed to download the latest BIOS for your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us/en/support-drivers.html Page 5 Note: The diagnostics may be found at any way damage an SSD if ...notebook is accidentally dropped or is abruptly impacted by pressing the Esc key. Note: The f2 Self-Test 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. Advanced Diagnostics - When initiated, the ...
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... than current drive technology. Thus, any business notebook with Older Operating Systems It is important to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your computer. For more information, refer to the Maintenance and Service guide for information on ...contiguous space. however, this process, data is being used 512-byte sectors; 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 the following Microsoft ...
... than current drive technology. Thus, any business notebook with Older Operating Systems It is important to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your computer. For more information, refer to the Maintenance and Service guide for information on ...contiguous space. however, this process, data is being used 512-byte sectors; 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 the following Microsoft ...
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). Then use the arrow keys to the menu display. After either choice, the computer restarts in this chapter...
...; 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). Then use the arrow keys to the menu display. After either choice, the computer restarts in this chapter...
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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...