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Table of contents Updating software Updating the BIOS ...3 Determining the BIOS version 3 Downloading a BIOS update 4 Updating programs and drivers ...6 Using SoftPaq Download Manager ...7 Index ...8 iii
Table of contents Updating software Updating the BIOS ...3 Determining the BIOS version 3 Downloading a BIOS update 4 Updating programs and drivers ...6 Using SoftPaq Download Manager ...7 Index ...8 iii
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... utility runs a specified interval and provides a list of the disc, follow these steps: 1. Some BIOS updates may be packaged in the product box. 4. Follow the on the HP Web site is packaged in English only.) You can manually check for updates at any time by obtaining...your computer model number in compressed files called SoftPaqs. This disc includes device drivers, BIOS updates, and utilities. Press enter. 5. Insert the Support Software disc into the optical drive. 2. The HP Update utility automatically checks for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer ...
... utility runs a specified interval and provides a list of the disc, follow these steps: 1. Some BIOS updates may be packaged in the product box. 4. Follow the on the HP Web site is packaged in English only.) You can manually check for updates at any time by obtaining...your computer model number in compressed files called SoftPaqs. This disc includes device drivers, BIOS updates, and utilities. Press enter. 5. Insert the Support Software disc into the optical drive. 2. The HP Update utility automatically checks for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer ...
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...HP Web site, follow these steps: 1. For details, refer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with the hardware devices, and provides for a system BIOS... update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the computer. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to the "Determining the BIOS version" section. Follow the on the system ROM. Prepare...
...HP Web site, follow these steps: 1. For details, refer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with the hardware devices, and provides for a system BIOS... update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the computer. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to the "Determining the BIOS version" section. Follow the on the system ROM. Prepare...
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... Windows®) or by using Computer Setup. Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for displaying BIOS information, follow the on-screen instructions. - or - Use the arrow keys to select File > System Information. 4. Use a pointing device or the ...arrow keys to select File > Ignore changes and exit, and then press enter. Updating the BIOS 3 To use Computer Setup for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen, and follow these steps: 1. Determining the...
... Windows®) or by using Computer Setup. Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for displaying BIOS information, follow the on-screen instructions. - or - Use the arrow keys to select File > System Information. 4. Use a pointing device or the ...arrow keys to select File > Ignore changes and exit, and then press enter. Updating the BIOS 3 To use Computer Setup for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen, and follow these steps: 1. Determining the...
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... on the screen after it has been downloaded to your computer to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your hard drive designation. A newer BIOS update may need to download. Click the option for BIOS updates. 1. You may not be downloaded. Follow any instructions that is newer ...to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Make a note of the path to access the BIOS update you connect your hard drive. 6. Using the hard drive path you check the HP Web site periodically for software and driver downloads, type your computer. Click your specific product from the...
... on the screen after it has been downloaded to your computer to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your hard drive designation. A newer BIOS update may need to download. Click the option for BIOS updates. 1. You may not be downloaded. Follow any instructions that is newer ...to reliable external power using the AC adapter. Make a note of the path to access the BIOS update you connect your hard drive. 6. Using the hard drive path you check the HP Web site periodically for software and driver downloads, type your computer. Click your specific product from the...
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Updating the BIOS 5 NOTE: After a message on the screen. Complete the installation by following the instructions on the screen reports a successful installation, you may delete the downloaded file from your hard drive. The BIOS installation begins. 5.
Updating the BIOS 5 NOTE: After a message on the screen. Complete the installation by following the instructions on the screen reports a successful installation, you may delete the downloaded file from your hard drive. The BIOS installation begins. 5.
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Index B BIOS update downloading 4 installing 4 C computer information 3 S SoftPaq 1 SoftPaqs, downloading 6, 7 software BIOS update 4 HP Web site 1 SoftPaq 1 updates 1 updating programs and drivers 6 U updates, software 1 8 Index
Index B BIOS update downloading 4 installing 4 C computer information 3 S SoftPaq 1 SoftPaqs, downloading 6, 7 software BIOS update 4 HP Web site 1 SoftPaq 1 updates 1 updating programs and drivers 6 U updates, software 1 8 Index
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... a predefined shred profile 51 Customizing a shred profile 51 Customizing a simple delete profile 52 Setting a shred schedule 53 Setting a free space bleaching schedule 53 Selecting or creating a shred profile 54 Selecting a predefined shred profile 54 Customizing a shred profile 54 Customizing a simple... 57 Aborting a shred or free space bleaching operation 57 Viewing the log files ...58 6 BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools General tasks ...60 Accessing BIOS Configuration 60 Viewing or changing settings 61 Viewing system information ...61 Advanced tasks ...62 Setting security...
... a predefined shred profile 51 Customizing a shred profile 51 Customizing a simple delete profile 52 Setting a shred schedule 53 Setting a free space bleaching schedule 53 Selecting or creating a shred profile 54 Selecting a predefined shred profile 54 Customizing a shred profile 54 Customizing a simple... 57 Aborting a shred or free space bleaching operation 57 Viewing the log files ...58 6 BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools General tasks ...60 Accessing BIOS Configuration 60 Viewing or changing settings 61 Viewing system information ...61 Advanced tasks ...62 Setting security...
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... is provided by the following software modules: ● Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools ● Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools (select models only) ● Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools (select models only) ● File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools ● BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools ● Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools (select models only) ● Device Access Manager for...
... is provided by the following software modules: ● Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools ● Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools (select models only) ● Privacy Manager for HP ProtectTools (select models only) ● File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools ● BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools ● Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools (select models only) ● Device Access Manager for...
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... protected through software encryption and can be enhanced through the use of communication when using email, Microsoft® Office documents, or instant messaging (IM). BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools ● File Sanitizer allows you to security Privacy Manager utilizes advanced logon techniques to decrypt and access the data. Drive Encryption provides complete...
... protected through software encryption and can be enhanced through the use of communication when using email, Microsoft® Office documents, or instant messaging (IM). BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools ● File Sanitizer allows you to security Privacy Manager utilizes advanced logon techniques to decrypt and access the data. Drive Encryption provides complete...
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... after logging on , restarted, or restored from hibernation. 8 Chapter 1 Introduction to divide responsibilities and rights among various types of the features in HP ProtectTools can enable Java Card BIOS security mode. ● User-Uses the security features. Used to the Credential Manager recovery file. All other passwords may be set and used...
... after logging on , restarted, or restored from hibernation. 8 Chapter 1 Introduction to divide responsibilities and rights among various types of the features in HP ProtectTools can enable Java Card BIOS security mode. ● User-Uses the security features. Used to the Credential Manager recovery file. All other passwords may be set and used...
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...the Java Card PIN also protects access to the Computer Setup utility and to the computer contents. Power-on password BIOS Configuration Protects access to the computer contents when the computer is selected. Windows Logon password Windows Control Panel Can be ...the Java Card. Additional security elements 9 HP ProtectTools password Set in this HP ProtectTools Function module Emergency Recovery Token password Embedded Security, by IT administrator NOTE: Also known as BIOS administrator, f10 Setup, or Security Setup password BIOS Configuration, by IT administrator Protects the ...
...the Java Card PIN also protects access to the Computer Setup utility and to the computer contents. Power-on password BIOS Configuration Protects access to the computer contents when the computer is selected. Windows Logon password Windows Control Panel Can be ...the Java Card. Additional security elements 9 HP ProtectTools password Set in this HP ProtectTools Function module Emergency Recovery Token password Embedded Security, by IT administrator NOTE: Also known as BIOS administrator, f10 Setup, or Security Setup password BIOS Configuration, by IT administrator Protects the ...
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... hardware ports. ● Configure boot options, which includes enabling MultiBoot and changing the boot order. 6 BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools are managed by Computer Setup. NOTE: Many of the features in BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools provides access to system security features that are also available in Computer Setup. 59 This...
... hardware ports. ● Configure boot options, which includes enabling MultiBoot and changing the boot order. 6 BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools are managed by Computer Setup. NOTE: Many of the features in BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools provides access to system security features that are also available in Computer Setup. 59 This...
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... you may need to click the Show Hidden Icons icon (< or Click HP ProtectTools Security Manager, and then click BIOS Configuration. Click Start, click Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. You can also access BIOS Configuration from an icon in the notification area, at startup to manage various... computer settings that would otherwise be accessible only by pressing f10 at the far right of the taskbar. NOTE: To display the HP ProtectTools Security Manager icon, you ...
... you may need to click the Show Hidden Icons icon (< or Click HP ProtectTools Security Manager, and then click BIOS Configuration. Click Start, click Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. You can also access BIOS Configuration from an icon in the notification area, at startup to manage various... computer settings that would otherwise be accessible only by pressing f10 at the far right of the taskbar. NOTE: To display the HP ProtectTools Security Manager icon, you ...
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... into effect when the computer restarts. and system ROM NOTE: The "File" page is for information purposes only. or - To view system information: ▲ Access BIOS Configuration, and click File. Viewing system information 61 Viewing or changing settings To view or change configuration settings: 1. Click one of the...
... into effect when the computer restarts. and system ROM NOTE: The "File" page is for information purposes only. or - To view system information: ▲ Access BIOS Configuration, and click File. Viewing system information 61 Viewing or changing settings To view or change configuration settings: 1. Click one of the...
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...your computer. System IDs Option Ownership Tag Asset Tracking Number Action Enter, view or change . Select available or hidden. 62 Chapter 6 BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools Option Reset of TPM from OS OS Management of the options listed in the table below. 3. Enter, view or change . NOTE...: Not all options are available on computers equipped with the HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Chip (TPM). TPM Embedded Security NOTE: This feature is supported only on all computers, and additional options may be included...
...your computer. System IDs Option Ownership Tag Asset Tracking Number Action Enter, view or change . Select available or hidden. 62 Chapter 6 BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools Option Reset of TPM from OS OS Management of the options listed in the table below. 3. Enter, view or change . NOTE...: Not all options are available on computers equipped with the HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Chip (TPM). TPM Embedded Security NOTE: This feature is supported only on all computers, and additional options may be included...
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...Security Manager window to apply the new settings to the system and leave the window open. - Enable or disable. Enable or disable. Access BIOS Configuration, and then click System Configuration. 2. Enable or disable. or - Enable or disable. Change the settings as described in the table below... File Floppy boot PXE Internal NIC boot Boot Order Action Set the Startup Check Delay, in which system devices boot. 64 Chapter 6 BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools Set the order in seconds. Set the Express Boot Popup Delay, in device options ● AMT options (select models only)...
...Security Manager window to apply the new settings to the system and leave the window open. - Enable or disable. Enable or disable. Access BIOS Configuration, and then click System Configuration. 2. Enable or disable. or - Enable or disable. Change the settings as described in the table below... File Floppy boot PXE Internal NIC boot Boot Order Action Set the Startup Check Delay, in which system devices boot. 64 Chapter 6 BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools Set the order in seconds. Set the Express Boot Popup Delay, in device options ● AMT options (select models only)...
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...Battery Fast Charge Security Level Change, view, or hide. Optical Disk Drive Security Level Change, view, or hide. 66 Chapter 6 BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools USB Ports Security Level Change, view, or hide. 1394 Port Security Level Change, view, or hide. HDD Translation Mode Security...on while on next boot Action Enable or disable. Express Boot Popup Delay (Sec) Security Level Change, view, or hide. Dual Core CPU Security Level Change, view, or hide. Enable or disable. Internal Network Adapter Boot Security Level Change, view, or hide. ...
...Battery Fast Charge Security Level Change, view, or hide. Optical Disk Drive Security Level Change, view, or hide. 66 Chapter 6 BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools USB Ports Security Level Change, view, or hide. 1394 Port Security Level Change, view, or hide. HDD Translation Mode Security...on while on next boot Action Enable or disable. Express Boot Popup Delay (Sec) Security Level Change, view, or hide. Dual Core CPU Security Level Change, view, or hide. Enable or disable. Internal Network Adapter Boot Security Level Change, view, or hide. ...
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On select models, the TPM embedded security chip also enables enhanced BIOS security features accessed through BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools. 68 Chapter 7 Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools protects against unauthorized access to user data or credentials. This software module provides the following ...Support for third-party applications (such as an authentication factor when the user logs on to Windows. 7 Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools (select models only) NOTE: The integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM) embedded security chip must be installed in your computer...
On select models, the TPM embedded security chip also enables enhanced BIOS security features accessed through BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools. 68 Chapter 7 Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools protects against unauthorized access to user data or credentials. This software module provides the following ...Support for third-party applications (such as an authentication factor when the user logs on to Windows. 7 Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools (select models only) NOTE: The integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM) embedded security chip must be installed in your computer...
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... select File, and click Save Changes and Exit. Follow the steps in the following 2 sections to initialize the embedded security chip could result in BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools. Setup procedures CAUTION: To reduce security risk, it is hidden, select Available. 6. Enabling the embedded security chip The embedded security chip must be...
... select File, and click Save Changes and Exit. Follow the steps in the following 2 sections to initialize the embedded security chip could result in BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools. Setup procedures CAUTION: To reduce security risk, it is hidden, select Available. 6. Enabling the embedded security chip The embedded security chip must be...