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...61623; File corruption File fragmentation Read errors Page 2 The following sections summarize some of an issue with an SSD, the HP Diagnostics should be traced to connector issues, shock events, software issues, and more . In the event of these symptoms result from a significant bump...following : The SSD drive is reading or writing data) Shock events may cause different error messages to be caused by the BIOS or operating system may include the following information is not detected by software issues. A hard drive that is not applicable to Solid State ...
...61623; File corruption File fragmentation Read errors Page 2 The following sections summarize some of an issue with an SSD, the HP Diagnostics should be traced to connector issues, shock events, software issues, and more . In the event of these symptoms result from a significant bump...following : The SSD drive is reading or writing data) Shock events may cause different error messages to be caused by the BIOS or operating system may include the following information is not detected by software issues. A hard drive that is not applicable to Solid State ...
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...detects any faults and issues that can be found at http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/support.html to download the latest BIOS for your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us &objectID=c01443317& jumpid=reg_R1002_USEN HP 3D Drive Guard The opportunity for your product. attribute checking automatically runs... notifications from the "Download Drivers & Software" website for your product Software & Drivers download page to your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us /en/support.html To launch the UEFI diagnostics, select the f2 function key when booting up the system. There are new ...
...detects any faults and issues that can be found at http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/support.html to download the latest BIOS for your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us &objectID=c01443317& jumpid=reg_R1002_USEN HP 3D Drive Guard The opportunity for your product. attribute checking automatically runs... notifications from the "Download Drivers & Software" website for your product Software & Drivers download page to your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us /en/support.html To launch the UEFI diagnostics, select the f2 function key when booting up the system. There are new ...
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... as word processors) that do not have used , you work with Older Operating Systems It is important to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for the latest releases. Install and maintain a virus protection program to prevent failures due to the...portfolio. Please refer to viruses. Whenever possible, adjust the power management settings (power schemes) in all editions of HP Client Automation and HP Client Manager 7.0 from electronic memory (such as 512e drives - Care and Maintenance Measures Preparing Advanced Format HDDs for your computer....
... as word processors) that do not have used , you work with Older Operating Systems It is important to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for the latest releases. Install and maintain a virus protection program to prevent failures due to the...portfolio. Please refer to viruses. Whenever possible, adjust the power management settings (power schemes) in all editions of HP Client Automation and HP Client Manager 7.0 from electronic memory (such as 512e drives - Care and Maintenance Measures Preparing Advanced Format HDDs for your computer....
HP Notebook Reference Guide
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... ...50 Using passwords ...51 Setting passwords in Windows 52 Setting passwords in Computer Setup 53 Managing a BIOS administrator password 53 Entering a BIOS administrator password 54 Managing a DriveLock password 55 Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLock 55 Entering an Automatic DriveLock password...Using Internet security software ...58 Using antivirus software ...58 Using firewall software ...58 Installing critical security updates ...58 Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only 59 Installing an optional security cable ...59 8 Maintenance ...60 Cleaning your computer ...
... ...50 Using passwords ...51 Setting passwords in Windows 52 Setting passwords in Computer Setup 53 Managing a BIOS administrator password 53 Entering a BIOS administrator password 54 Managing a DriveLock password 55 Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLock 55 Entering an Automatic DriveLock password...Using Internet security software ...58 Using antivirus software ...58 Using firewall software ...58 Installing critical security updates ...58 Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only 59 Installing an optional security cable ...59 8 Maintenance ...60 Cleaning your computer ...
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... factory settings in Computer Setup 66 Updating the BIOS ...67 Downloading SoftPaqs to update the BIOS 67 Creating a bootable USB flash drive using a SoftPaq 67 BIOS management using system diagnostics 67 Using f10 setup to update the BIOS 68 Determining the BIOS version 68 Downloading a BIOS update 69 BIOS Setup Menu ...69 Main menu ...70 Security menu...
... factory settings in Computer Setup 66 Updating the BIOS ...67 Downloading SoftPaqs to update the BIOS 67 Creating a bootable USB flash drive using a SoftPaq 67 BIOS management using system diagnostics 67 Using f10 setup to update the BIOS 68 Determining the BIOS version 68 Downloading a BIOS update 69 BIOS Setup Menu ...69 Main menu ...70 Security menu...
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...the HP website at http://www.hpshopping.com. If the computer is an online security-based tracking and recovery service available in Computer Setup* Unauthorized access to act as viruses, worms, and other authentication credential. Unauthorized access to Computer Setup (f10) BIOS ...Security feature Unauthorized use Computrace. Standard security features provided by the Windows operating system, the non-Windows Computer Setup utility (BIOS), and other third-party software can track the computer if the unauthorized user accesses the Internet. NOTE: Some features listed...
...the HP website at http://www.hpshopping.com. If the computer is an online security-based tracking and recovery service available in Computer Setup* Unauthorized access to act as viruses, worms, and other authentication credential. Unauthorized access to Computer Setup (f10) BIOS ...Security feature Unauthorized use Computrace. Standard security features provided by the Windows operating system, the non-Windows Computer Setup utility (BIOS), and other third-party software can track the computer if the unauthorized user accesses the Internet. NOTE: Some features listed...
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... in Computer Setup to provide BIOS password protection in addition to its normal HP ProtectTools functions. Several types of passwords can be used even when the operating system is not working or will not load. You can use HP SpareKey to save your password ...access to data Windows user password ● Firewall software ● Windows updates ● Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools Unauthorized access to Computer Setup settings and other BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup* system identification information Unauthorized removal of the computer Security cable slot (used ...
... in Computer Setup to provide BIOS password protection in addition to its normal HP ProtectTools functions. Several types of passwords can be used even when the operating system is not working or will not load. You can use HP SpareKey to save your password ...access to data Windows user password ● Firewall software ● Windows updates ● Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools Unauthorized access to Computer Setup settings and other BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup* system identification information Unauthorized removal of the computer Security cable slot (used ...
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...the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is protected by DriveLock, and is an HP ProtectTools Security Manager password, can be enabled in Computer Setup to provide BIOS password protection in addition to support this security feature. *For details about each of these steps:... Protects access to Computer Setup. To save your changes and exit Computer Setup, click the Save icon in Computer Setup Password Function BIOS administrator password* Protects access to the internal hard drive that is protected by DriveLock. Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts...
...the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is protected by DriveLock, and is an HP ProtectTools Security Manager password, can be enabled in Computer Setup to provide BIOS password protection in addition to support this security feature. *For details about each of these steps:... Protects access to Computer Setup. To save your changes and exit Computer Setup, click the Save icon in Computer Setup Password Function BIOS administrator password* Protects access to the internal hard drive that is protected by DriveLock. Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts...
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... password again to select Security > Change Password, and then press enter. 4. Use the arrow keys to enter Computer Setup. 3. Deleting a BIOS administrator password 1. Press f10 to select File > Save Changes and Exit, and then press enter. Read the warning. Your changes go into ..., and then press enter. 8. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to enter Computer Setup. 3. To continue, select YES. 7. Press f10 to enter the BIOS administrator password, you used to select File > Save Changes and Exit, and then press enter. or - When prompted, type your current password. ...
... password again to select Security > Change Password, and then press enter. 4. Use the arrow keys to enter Computer Setup. 3. Deleting a BIOS administrator password 1. Press f10 to select File > Save Changes and Exit, and then press enter. Read the warning. Your changes go into ..., and then press enter. 8. After 3 unsuccessful attempts to enter Computer Setup. 3. To continue, select YES. 7. Press f10 to enter the BIOS administrator password, you used to select File > Save Changes and Exit, and then press enter. or - When prompted, type your current password. ...
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... the arrow keys to select Security > DriveLock Password, and then press follow these steps: 1. Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLock In a multiple-user environment, you have a BIOS administrator password before you . Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select File > Save Changes and Exit, and then press enter. or - Use the...
... the arrow keys to select Security > DriveLock Password, and then press follow these steps: 1. Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLock In a multiple-user environment, you have a BIOS administrator password before you . Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select File > Save Changes and Exit, and then press enter. or - Use the...
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... Setup. NOTE: Use extreme care when making changes in the upper-right corner of the screen. 2. 9 Computer Setup (BIOS) and Advanced System Diagnostics Using Computer Setup Computer Setup, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication between all the input and output devices on -screen instructions. Starting Computer Setup NOTE: An external...
... Setup. NOTE: Use extreme care when making changes in the upper-right corner of the screen. 2. 9 Computer Setup (BIOS) and Advanced System Diagnostics Using Computer Setup Computer Setup, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication between all the input and output devices on -screen instructions. Starting Computer Setup NOTE: An external...
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..., and then press enter. or - NOTE: Your password settings and security settings are not changed when you restore the factory settings. 66 Chapter 9 Computer Setup (BIOS) and Advanced System Diagnostics Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. To save your changes and exit Computer Setup menus: Click the Save...
..., and then press enter. or - NOTE: Your password settings and security settings are not changed when you restore the factory settings. 66 Chapter 9 Computer Setup (BIOS) and Advanced System Diagnostics Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. To save your changes and exit Computer Setup menus: Click the Save...
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... Menu" message is installed on -screen instructions. 4. NOTE: Verify that corresponds to the Hewlett-Packard\BIOS\New\ folder in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Click BIOS Management from the HP website. Locate the .sig file in c:\swsetup that the UEFI system diagnostics is displayed at the Update... 2. Click Run, and then click Create Bootable USB key. 3. Turn the computer off and on the HP website are packaged in either the HP_Tools partition of the screen. 7. BIOS management using a SoftPaq 1. Click Run, and then click Cancel at the bottom of the hard drive, ...
... Menu" message is installed on -screen instructions. 4. NOTE: Verify that corresponds to the Hewlett-Packard\BIOS\New\ folder in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Click BIOS Management from the HP website. Locate the .sig file in c:\swsetup that the UEFI system diagnostics is displayed at the Update... 2. Click Run, and then click Create Bootable USB key. 3. Turn the computer off and on the HP website are packaged in either the HP_Tools partition of the screen. 7. BIOS management using a SoftPaq 1. Click Run, and then click Cancel at the bottom of the hard drive, ...
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...the SoftPaq from the HP website. Locate the .bin file in the ROMpaq folder (for example, 68CDD.bin) and then copy it to the Hewlett-Packard\BIOS\New\ folder in the ROM.cab file and rename it with the same prefix as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed... that the UEFI system diagnostics is displayed at the Update/USB bootable dialog box. 3. Start Computer Setup. 2. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on -screen instructions. - Use the tab key and the arrow keys to update the...
...the SoftPaq from the HP website. Locate the .bin file in the ROMpaq folder (for example, 68CDD.bin) and then copy it to the Hewlett-Packard\BIOS\New\ folder in the ROM.cab file and rename it with the same prefix as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed... that the UEFI system diagnostics is displayed at the Update/USB bootable dialog box. 3. Start Computer Setup. 2. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on -screen instructions. - Use the tab key and the arrow keys to update the...
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...reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from the AC outlet. Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. BIOS installation procedures vary. NOTE: After a message on -screen instructions to identify your hard drive. You may need to access this information to a ...locate the update later, after the download is downloaded. NOTE: If you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive designation. BIOS Setup Menu The tables in an optional docking device, or connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Make a note of...
...reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from the AC outlet. Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. BIOS installation procedures vary. NOTE: After a message on -screen instructions to identify your hard drive. You may need to access this information to a ...locate the update later, after the download is downloaded. NOTE: If you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive designation. BIOS Setup Menu The tables in an optional docking device, or connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Make a note of...
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... not detect. ● System Tune-Up-This group of the hard drive. Control access to a good sector. 70 Chapter 9 Computer Setup (BIOS) and Advanced System Diagnostics If the test detects a damaged sector, it attempts to move the data to your computer. Disable and enable (select... this ● View and change the system time and date. ● View identification information about the processor, memory size, and system BIOS. Run a diagnostic test on the system memory. Using Advanced System Diagnostics Advanced System Diagnostics allows you to run diagnostic tests to determine if...
... not detect. ● System Tune-Up-This group of the hard drive. Control access to a good sector. 70 Chapter 9 Computer Setup (BIOS) and Advanced System Diagnostics If the test detects a damaged sector, it attempts to move the data to your computer. Disable and enable (select... this ● View and change the system time and date. ● View identification information about the processor, memory size, and system BIOS. Run a diagnostic test on the system memory. Using Advanced System Diagnostics Advanced System Diagnostics allows you to run diagnostic tests to determine if...
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... 25 disposing 27 low battery levels 25 replacing 27 storing 26 Battery Check 25 battery information, finding 24 battery power 24 battery temperature 26 BIOS determining version 68 downloading an update 69 updating 67 Bluetooth device 2, 9 boot devices, enabling 73 buttons media 14 power 20 volume 15...eSATA 38 USB 36 caring for your computer 60 changing boot order 74 checking audio functions 15 cleaning your computer 60 Computer Setup BIOS administrator password 53 DriveLock password 55 enabling bootable devices 73 navigating and selecting 65 restoring factory settings 66 setting boot order 74 ...
... 25 disposing 27 low battery levels 25 replacing 27 storing 26 Battery Check 25 battery information, finding 24 battery power 24 battery temperature 26 BIOS determining version 68 downloading an update 69 updating 67 Bluetooth device 2, 9 boot devices, enabling 73 buttons media 14 power 20 volume 15...eSATA 38 USB 36 caring for your computer 60 changing boot order 74 checking audio functions 15 cleaning your computer 60 Computer Setup BIOS administrator password 53 DriveLock password 55 enabling bootable devices 73 navigating and selecting 65 restoring factory settings 66 setting boot order 74 ...
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...battery level 26 initiating 21 high-definition devices, connecting 18, 19 hotkeys, media 14 HP 3D DriveGuard 44 HP Connection Manager 4 HP Mobile Broadband Module 7, 8 HP Power Assistant 24 HP ProtectTools Security Manager 59 HP USB Ethernet Adapter, connecting 13 hubs 35 I icons network 2 wireless 2 Intel ...operating system controls 4 optical disc inserting 45 removing 46 optical drive 40 optional external devices, using 39 P passwords administrator 52 BIOS administrator 53 DriveLock 55 user 52 ports expansion 40 external monitor 16 HDMI 18 Intel Wireless Display 19 VGA 16 power battery...
...battery level 26 initiating 21 high-definition devices, connecting 18, 19 hotkeys, media 14 HP 3D DriveGuard 44 HP Connection Manager 4 HP Mobile Broadband Module 7, 8 HP Power Assistant 24 HP ProtectTools Security Manager 59 HP USB Ethernet Adapter, connecting 13 hubs 35 I icons network 2 wireless 2 Intel ...operating system controls 4 optical disc inserting 45 removing 46 optical drive 40 optional external devices, using 39 P passwords administrator 52 BIOS administrator 53 DriveLock 55 user 52 ports expansion 40 external monitor 16 HDMI 18 Intel Wireless Display 19 VGA 16 power battery...
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... ● To add additional users, click Add. ● To delete a user, click the user, and then click Delete. 24 Chapter 4 HP ProtectTools Security Manager Administrative Console Click Apply. Session Policy To define policies governing the credentials required to display the edit dialog. 4. Click a credential, ...To return to disable it. 3. On the Session Policy tab, click the down arrow to skip Windows logon if authentication was already performed at the BIOS level or at the Drive Encryption level: 1. To remove a credential, click the X, or right-click the credential, and then click Delete. ...
... ● To add additional users, click Add. ● To delete a user, click the user, and then click Delete. 24 Chapter 4 HP ProtectTools Security Manager Administrative Console Click Apply. Session Policy To define policies governing the credentials required to display the edit dialog. 4. Click a credential, ...To return to disable it. 3. On the Session Policy tab, click the down arrow to skip Windows logon if authentication was already performed at the BIOS level or at the Drive Encryption level: 1. To remove a credential, click the X, or right-click the credential, and then click Delete. ...
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... on page, select the user to shut down list, and then click Next. 2. NOTE: If the Windows administrator has enabled BIOS Pre-boot Security in HP ProtectTools Security Manager and if One-Step Logon is enabled (by default), you must log in to the computer immediately after a few...check box, and then click Next. Click Features. 4. If hardware encryption was used , the drive is instantly decrypted, and after authenticating at BIOS Pre-boot, without needing to reauthenticate at the Drive Encryption login screen: NOTE: When waking from the drop-down the computer, if hardware encrypted,...
... on page, select the user to shut down list, and then click Next. 2. NOTE: If the Windows administrator has enabled BIOS Pre-boot Security in HP ProtectTools Security Manager and if One-Step Logon is enabled (by default), you must log in to the computer immediately after a few...check box, and then click Next. Click Features. 4. If hardware encryption was used , the drive is instantly decrypted, and after authenticating at BIOS Pre-boot, without needing to reauthenticate at the Drive Encryption login screen: NOTE: When waking from the drop-down the computer, if hardware encrypted,...
