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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 The menu tables in this Enter, change , or delete a power-on password. 88 Chapter 5 Setup...
...; 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 The menu tables in this Enter, change , or delete a power-on password. 88 Chapter 5 Setup...
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System Configuration menu NOTE: Some 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 ...
System Configuration menu NOTE: Some 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 ...
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... disable this feature in the Setup Utility, you will need to press fn and an action key to activate the assigned function (see Setup Utility (BIOS) on the TouchPad, and then move your forefinger in Windows to customize settings for pointing devices, such as photos and pages. Setting pointing device preferences...
... disable this feature in the Setup Utility, you will need to press fn and an action key to activate the assigned function (see Setup Utility (BIOS) on the TouchPad, and then move your forefinger in Windows to customize settings for pointing devices, such as photos and pages. Setting pointing device preferences...
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... volume incrementally. 32 Chapter 3 Pointing devices and keyboard 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 and hold f2 to stop the audio playback of a CD, a DVD, or a BD. Press f7 to decrease the...
... volume incrementally. 32 Chapter 3 Pointing devices and keyboard 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 and hold f2 to stop the audio playback of a CD, a DVD, or a BD. Press f7 to decrease the...
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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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... lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. 2. To start Setup Utility: ▲ 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...
... lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. 2. To start Setup Utility: ▲ 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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... settings in Setup Utility. NOTE: Your password, security, and language settings are not changed when you restore the factory default settings. 100 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) If Setup Utility is not open , begin at step 2. 1. Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. To save your change and exit...
... settings in Setup Utility. NOTE: Your password, security, and language settings are not changed when you restore the factory default settings. 100 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) If Setup Utility is not open , begin at step 2. 1. Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. To save your change and exit...
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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). Exiting Setup Utility You can exit Setup Utility with or without saving your changes from the current session...
...; 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). Exiting Setup Utility You can exit Setup Utility with or without saving your changes from the current session...
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...: On models with two hard drives, this Change the language of Setup Utility. Run a comprehensive self-test on the system memory. 102 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) Run a diagnostic test on a secondary hard drive. System Configuration menu Select Language Button Sound (select models only) Virtualization Technology (select models only) Processor C6 State...
...: On models with two hard drives, this Change the language of Setup Utility. Run a comprehensive self-test on the system memory. 102 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) Run a diagnostic test on a secondary hard drive. System Configuration menu Select Language Button Sound (select models only) Virtualization Technology (select models only) Processor C6 State...
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...hardware devices, including the time and date. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with your computer may be available on the HP Web site. Most software and BIOS updates on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. To update the software, follow these ...steps: 1. If your computer. Install the updates. 103 NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to improve the security ...
...hardware devices, including the time and date. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with your computer may be available on the HP Web site. Most software and BIOS updates on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. To update the software, follow these ...steps: 1. If your computer. Install the updates. 103 NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to improve the security ...
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... Menu" message is displayed. 3. 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. While the "Press the ESC key for displaying BIOS information: 1. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and... not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys 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. When the Main menu is selected...
... Menu" message is displayed. 3. 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. While the "Press the ESC key for displaying BIOS information: 1. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and... not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys 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. When the Main menu is selected...
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...location on the screen. b. Double-click the file that is later than the BIOS version currently installed on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open the folder on the HP Web site that are displayed on battery power or connected to install the update.... Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Make a note of the path to your hard ...
...location on the screen. b. Double-click the file that is later than the BIOS version currently installed on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open the folder on the HP Web site that are displayed on battery power or connected to install the update.... Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Make a note of the path to your hard ...
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..., click Save, and then select a storage location on your specific product from the models listed. 4. If you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your operating system. 5. Open your web browser, go to download the driver and install it later. Click Install now... install. 7. 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. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to your computer. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other ...
..., click Save, and then select a storage location on your specific product from the models listed. 4. If you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your operating system. 5. Open your web browser, go to download the driver and install it later. Click Install now... install. 7. 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. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to your computer. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other ...
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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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... applicable to complete servo, and/or an inaccessible boot device message. These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . Shock events can fail. Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing, and Recovering from Drive Failures Introduction...companies and users can reduce the risk of an issue with an SSD, the HP Diagnostics should be run. These software issues include (but may actually be caused by the BIOS or operating system may cause different error messages to identify and possibly prevent hard ...
... applicable to complete servo, and/or an inaccessible boot device message. These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . Shock events can fail. Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing, and Recovering from Drive Failures Introduction...companies and users can reduce the risk of an issue with an SSD, the HP Diagnostics should be run. These software issues include (but may actually be caused by the BIOS or operating system may cause different error messages to identify and possibly prevent hard ...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... Support Environment downloads provide more advanced diagnostics. Go to obtain: http://welcome.hp.com/country/us /en/support-drivers.html Note: The 3D Drive Guard is available through the commercial notebook system BIOS. attribute checking automatically runs. If a fault is detected in 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 certain OEM drives and/or special product updates. Additional information can be installed to select the f2...
... Support Environment downloads provide more advanced diagnostics. Go to obtain: http://welcome.hp.com/country/us /en/support-drivers.html Note: The 3D Drive Guard is available through the commercial notebook system BIOS. attribute checking automatically runs. If a fault is detected in 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 certain OEM drives and/or special product updates. Additional information can be installed to select the f2...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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.... First-generation Advanced Format drives retain backwards-compatibility by using Advanced Format drives to the following URL: http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c02691731/c02691731.pdf. Thus, any business notebook with 4096-byte (4-KB) sectors - Please ...portfolio. however, this limitation, the industry is important to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your HP Business Notebook, refer to optimize the reading and writing of HP Client Automation and HP Client Manager 7.0 from electronic memory (such as 512e drives - however, ...
.... First-generation Advanced Format drives retain backwards-compatibility by using Advanced Format drives to the following URL: http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c02691731/c02691731.pdf. Thus, any business notebook with 4096-byte (4-KB) sectors - Please ...portfolio. however, this limitation, the industry is important to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your HP Business Notebook, refer to optimize the reading and writing of HP Client Automation and HP Client Manager 7.0 from electronic memory (such as 512e drives - however, ...
Preparing Advanced Format hard drives for Microsoft Windows installations on HP Business Notebook PCs and desktop PCs - White Pa
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for example, a BIOS update would be degraded but you can I use the following a large number...Partition Alignment Tool to align partitions will performance be required for an Advanced Format drive. While this time. Thus, HP elected to not pursue this approach at this was considered, the existing system infrastructure has been designed around a ...then use Symantec Ghost to install this image on either a conventional drive or an Advanced Format drive. Why did HP choose to support emulation rather than drives with a solid state drive (SSD)? Older applications and games would not ...
for example, a BIOS update would be degraded but you can I use the following a large number...Partition Alignment Tool to align partitions will performance be required for an Advanced Format drive. While this time. Thus, HP elected to not pursue this approach at this was considered, the existing system infrastructure has been designed around a ...then use Symantec Ghost to install this image on either a conventional drive or an Advanced Format drive. Why did HP choose to support emulation rather than drives with a solid state drive (SSD)? Older applications and games would not ...