HP G72 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). Enter, change , or delete an administrator password. Then use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes...
...; 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. Then use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes...
HP G72 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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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...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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...96 Using firewall software ...96 Installing critical security updates ...97 Installing an optional security cable ...97 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) Starting Setup Utility ...98 Using Setup Utility ...99 Changing the language of Setup Utility 99 Navigating and selecting in Setup ...menu ...101 Security menu ...101 System Configuration menu 102 Diagnostics menu ...102 Appendix B Software updates Updating the BIOS ...104 Determining the BIOS version 104 Downloading a BIOS update 105 Updating programs and drivers ...106 Appendix C Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...108 Backing up ...
...96 Using firewall software ...96 Installing critical security updates ...97 Installing an optional security cable ...97 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) Starting Setup Utility ...98 Using Setup Utility ...99 Changing the language of Setup Utility 99 Navigating and selecting in Setup ...menu ...101 Security menu ...101 System Configuration menu 102 Diagnostics menu ...102 Appendix B Software updates Updating the BIOS ...104 Determining the BIOS version 104 Downloading a BIOS update 105 Updating programs and drivers ...106 Appendix C Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...108 Backing up ...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... move your forefinger in the Setup Utility, you will need to press fn and an action key to activate the assigned function (see Setup Utility (BIOS) on page 98). To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. The action key feature is enabled at the factory. Rotating Rotating allows you...
... move your forefinger in the Setup Utility, you will need to press fn and an action key to activate the assigned function (see Setup Utility (BIOS) on page 98). To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. The action key feature is enabled at the factory. Rotating Rotating allows you...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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Press f1 to open Help and Support, which provides information about system hardware components and the system BIOS (basic input-output system) version number. Press f7 to stop the audio playback of a DVD or BD. Press f8 to play the next track of ...
Press f1 to open Help and Support, which provides information about system hardware components and the system BIOS (basic input-output system) version number. Press f7 to stop the audio playback of a DVD or BD. Press f8 to play the next track of ...
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...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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...; Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key for startup, security, and other preferences. or - 1. 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...
...; Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the "Press the ESC key for startup, security, and other preferences. or - 1. 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...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... Setup Utility default settings. NOTE: Your password, security, and language settings are not changed when you restore the factory default settings. 100 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) or - When the Setup Confirmation is displayed, press f10. 2. Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. Open Setup Utility by turning on...
... Setup Utility default settings. NOTE: Your password, security, and language settings are not changed when you restore the factory default settings. 100 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) or - When the Setup Confirmation is displayed, press f10. 2. Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. Open Setup Utility by turning on...
Notebook PC User Guide - 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). Setup Utility menus 101 Exiting Setup Utility You can exit Setup Utility with or without saving your changes...
...; 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). Setup Utility menus 101 Exiting Setup Utility You can exit Setup Utility with or without saving your changes...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... computer fan will always be on a secondary hard drive. Enable/disable the processor state. Run a diagnostic test on the system memory. 102 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. Enabled/disable Fan Always On.
... computer fan will always be on a secondary hard drive. Enable/disable the processor state. Run a diagnostic test on the system memory. 102 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. Enabled/disable Fan Always On.
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... your computer. Identify your computer is stored on the system ROM. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with your computer may be available on the HP Web site are packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs. To update the software... category, and series or family. You may be prompted for your permission or password for more information. 2. Most software and BIOS updates on the HP Web site. Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. NOTE:...
... your computer. Identify your computer is stored on the system ROM. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with your computer may be available on the HP Web site are packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs. To update the software... category, and series or family. You may be prompted for your permission or password for more information. 2. Most software and BIOS updates on the HP Web site. Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. NOTE:...
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...in Windows) or by turning on the computer, you need to know the version of the screen, press f10. 2. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you currently have, and then download and install the new...to select the Main menu. While the "Press the ESC key for displaying BIOS information: 1. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in the lower-left corner of the system BIOS currently installed. Open Setup Utility by opening Setup Utility. To exit Setup Utility...
...in Windows) or by turning on the computer, you need to know the version of the screen, press f10. 2. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you currently have, and then download and install the new...to select the Main menu. While the "Press the ESC key for displaying BIOS information: 1. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in the lower-left corner of the system BIOS currently installed. Open Setup Utility by opening Setup Utility. To exit Setup Utility...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... note of the date, name, or other identifier. The system automatically shuts down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. To download a BIOS update: 1. BIOS installation procedures vary. The hard drive designation is running on battery power or connected to an optional power source. Complete the installation by unplugging ... need this path when you connect your computer to your hard drive. Make a note of the path to the location on the HP Web site that is connected to locate the update later, after the download is complete. Follow any instructions that has an .exe...
... note of the date, name, or other identifier. The system automatically shuts down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. To download a BIOS update: 1. BIOS installation procedures vary. The hard drive designation is running on battery power or connected to an optional power source. Complete the installation by unplugging ... need this path when you connect your computer to your hard drive. Make a note of the path to the location on the HP Web site that is connected to locate the update later, after the download is complete. Follow any instructions that has an .exe...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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...step 6. 3. To do so, restart your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and then follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. If you may be able to download the driver and install it later. Select your hard drive. Updating programs and drivers To ...download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to your country...
...step 6. 3. To do so, restart your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and then follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. If you may be able to download the driver and install it later. Select your hard drive. Updating programs and drivers To ...download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to your country...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... battery power 54 battery release latch 55 battery release latch, identifying 8 battery temperature 61 bays battery 8 hard drive 8 BD copying 72 playing 69 removing 74 BIOS, updating 104 Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive 67 Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive 67 Bluetooth...
... battery power 54 battery release latch 55 battery release latch, identifying 8 battery temperature 61 bays battery 8 hard drive 8 BD copying 72 playing 69 removing 74 BIOS, updating 104 Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive 67 Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive 67 Bluetooth...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... the event of these symptoms result from a significant bump or drop, due to the following sections explain how to be caused by the BIOS or operating system may need adjustment. Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing, and Recovering from the hard drive to the system board. Symptoms of Hard ...hard drive failure, but are fragile, and if they can be run. These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . Connector issues It is running. Shock events With each new generation of hard drive failures. ...
... the event of these symptoms result from a significant bump or drop, due to the following sections explain how to be caused by the BIOS or operating system may need adjustment. Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing, and Recovering from the hard drive to the system board. Symptoms of Hard ...hard drive failure, but are fragile, and if they can be run. These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . Connector issues It is running. Shock events With each new generation of hard drive failures. ...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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...to a USB key. Firmware & Product Updates It is available through the commercial notebook system BIOS. Note: The f2 Self-Test is important to fail. Advanced Diagnostics - Hard Drive (HDD) & Solid State Drive (SSD) Diagnostics HP Diagnostics In the event you experience hard or solid state drive issues, the first step ...versions have been combined into one. Note: The diagnostics may be installed to download the latest BIOS for SSD drives, but it does not harm or in either of damage. Please visit the HP Web site at any way damage an SSD if installed. See the UEFI section below to ...
...to a USB key. Firmware & Product Updates It is available through the commercial notebook system BIOS. Note: The f2 Self-Test is important to fail. Advanced Diagnostics - Hard Drive (HDD) & Solid State Drive (SSD) Diagnostics HP Diagnostics In the event you experience hard or solid state drive issues, the first step ...versions have been combined into one. Note: The diagnostics may be installed to download the latest BIOS for SSD drives, but it does not harm or in either of damage. Please visit the HP Web site at any way damage an SSD if installed. See the UEFI section below to ...
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 - This support is important to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your HP Business Notebook, refer to the following URL: www.hp.com/go/clientautomation Additional HP Recommendations for Optimizing Performance on a 512-byte sector; More information can...7 also known as word processors) that execute primarily from Symantec. For more information, refer to optimize the performance of HP Client Automation and HP Client Manager 7.0 from electronic memory (such as 512e drives - For example, adjust the power management settings if you ...
...however, these drives - This support is important to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your HP Business Notebook, refer to the following URL: www.hp.com/go/clientautomation Additional HP Recommendations for Optimizing Performance on a 512-byte sector; More information can...7 also known as word processors) that execute primarily from Symantec. For more information, refer to optimize the performance of HP Client Automation and HP Client Manager 7.0 from electronic memory (such as 512e drives - For example, adjust the power management settings if you ...
Preparing Advanced Format hard drives for Microsoft Windows installations on HP Business Notebook PCs and desktop PCs - White Pa
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...performance be degraded but you can I use the following a large number of the original partition. 13 I have been vast; for example, a BIOS update would not be able to 4-KB sectors. Older applications and games would be no performance advantage for every system. thus, if partitions are ... Partition Alignment Tool with 4-KB native sector format? notably the hard disk boot device. Thus, HP elected to support emulation rather than drives with a solid state drive (SSD)? Why did HP choose to not pursue this approach at this time. To prevent a BSOD, follow the Microsoft ...
...performance be degraded but you can I use the following a large number of the original partition. 13 I have been vast; for example, a BIOS update would not be able to 4-KB sectors. Older applications and games would be no performance advantage for every system. thus, if partitions are ... Partition Alignment Tool with 4-KB native sector format? notably the hard disk boot device. Thus, HP elected to support emulation rather than drives with a solid state drive (SSD)? Why did HP choose to not pursue this approach at this time. To prevent a BSOD, follow the Microsoft ...