Software Updates - Windows XP
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Table of contents Updating software Updating the BIOS ...3 Determining the BIOS version 3 Downloading a BIOS update 3 Updating programs and drivers ...5 Index ...6 v
Table of contents Updating software Updating the BIOS ...3 Determining the BIOS version 3 Downloading a BIOS update 3 Updating programs and drivers ...5 Index ...6 v
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...driver updates. To update the software using a Support Software disc, follow these steps: 1. This disc includes device drivers, BIOS updates, and utilities. Follow the on -screen instructions. Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with ROMPaqs are available either through ...then type your computer model number in English only.) You can manually check for software updates from HP. Press enter. 5. Most software on the HP Web site. Some BIOS updates may be packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Follow the on-screen instructions. Insert the Support...
...driver updates. To update the software using a Support Software disc, follow these steps: 1. This disc includes device drivers, BIOS updates, and utilities. Follow the on -screen instructions. Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with ROMPaqs are available either through ...then type your computer model number in English only.) You can manually check for software updates from HP. Press enter. 5. Most software on the HP Web site. Some BIOS updates may be packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Follow the on-screen instructions. Insert the Support...
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... or region. 4. To update the software using the HP Web site, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Select your computer is stored on -screen instructions...driver downloads, and then type your Internet browser, and go to the "Determining the BIOS version" section. Open your computer model number in the product box. 5. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with the hardware devices, and...
... or region. 4. To update the software using the HP Web site, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Select your computer is stored on -screen instructions...driver downloads, and then type your Internet browser, and go to the "Determining the BIOS version" section. Open your computer model number in the product box. 5. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with the hardware devices, and...
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...listed. 4. Updating the BIOS 3 Determining the BIOS version BIOS version information (also known as needed. To use Computer Setup for displaying BIOS information, follow these steps: 1. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you check the HP Web site periodically for BIOS updates. 1. Click ...press enter. Use the arrow keys to the File menu. 5. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is connected to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your Internet browser, go to reliable external power using Computer Setup. Do...
...listed. 4. Updating the BIOS 3 Determining the BIOS version BIOS version information (also known as needed. To use Computer Setup for displaying BIOS information, follow these steps: 1. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you check the HP Web site periodically for BIOS updates. 1. Click ...press enter. Use the arrow keys to the File menu. 5. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is connected to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your Internet browser, go to reliable external power using Computer Setup. Do...
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... need this path when you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen after it has been downloaded to the hard drive. BIOS installation procedures vary. Using the hard drive path you are ready to install the update. NOTE: If you may need to access... drive designation. Follow the instructions on the screen to download your computer to locate the update later, after the download is newer than the BIOS version currently installed on the screen reports a successful installation, you connect your selection to your computer. The hard drive designation is typically Local...
... need this path when you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen after it has been downloaded to the hard drive. BIOS installation procedures vary. Using the hard drive path you are ready to install the update. NOTE: If you may need to access... drive designation. Follow the instructions on the screen to download your computer to locate the update later, after the download is newer than the BIOS version currently installed on the screen reports a successful installation, you connect your selection to your computer. The hard drive designation is typically Local...
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Index B BIOS update downloading 3 installing 4 C computer information 3 S SoftPaq 1 SoftPaqs, downloading 5 software BIOS update 3 HP Web site 1 SoftPaq 1 updates 1 updating programs and drivers 5 U updates, software 1 6 Index
Index B BIOS update downloading 3 installing 4 C computer information 3 S SoftPaq 1 SoftPaqs, downloading 5 software BIOS update 3 HP Web site 1 SoftPaq 1 updates 1 updating programs and drivers 5 U updates, software 1 6 Index
2008 HP business notebook PC F10 Setup overview
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2008 HP Business Notebook PC F10 Setup Overview Table of Contents: Background ...2 Supported Models 2 EFI BIOS Features 3 F10 Setup 3 BIOS Users/Passwords, and One Step Log-On 10 Password Setup (with/with-out HP ProtectTools 11 HP Client Management Interface 11 Anomalies...13 Q & A...14 Resources ...16
2008 HP Business Notebook PC F10 Setup Overview Table of Contents: Background ...2 Supported Models 2 EFI BIOS Features 3 F10 Setup 3 BIOS Users/Passwords, and One Step Log-On 10 Password Setup (with/with-out HP ProtectTools 11 HP Client Management Interface 11 Anomalies...13 Q & A...14 Resources ...16
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... 1999 HP Compaq business notebooks have utilized a text based F10 Setup which provides a flexible pre operating system environment and navigation using a mouse or other pointing device. Supported Models All 2008 s, b, p and w business notebook and tablet models: • HP EliteBook 8730w • HP Compaq 6535b • HP EliteBook 8530w • HP Compaq 6535s • HP EliteBook 8530p • HP Compaq 6531s • HP EliteBook 6930p • HP Compaq 6530b • HP Compaq...
... 1999 HP Compaq business notebooks have utilized a text based F10 Setup which provides a flexible pre operating system environment and navigation using a mouse or other pointing device. Supported Models All 2008 s, b, p and w business notebook and tablet models: • HP EliteBook 8730w • HP Compaq 6535b • HP EliteBook 8530w • HP Compaq 6535s • HP EliteBook 8530p • HP Compaq 6531s • HP EliteBook 6930p • HP Compaq 6530b • HP Compaq...
2008 HP business notebook PC F10 Setup overview
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... LAN • Ability to disable modem/camera F10 Setup HP F10 Setup provides access to settings. Diagnostics - The new graphical user interface can select the access to F10 Setup options for business notebooks had extensive language support. Provides access to boot options,... slots, and ports. System Configuration - HP F10 Setup features are now capable of booting off of features support by HPs ROM BIOS (Read Only Memory Basic Input/Output System). EFI BIOS Features • SD boot capability o New HP business notebook models are separated in several groups or ...
... LAN • Ability to disable modem/camera F10 Setup HP F10 Setup provides access to settings. Diagnostics - The new graphical user interface can select the access to F10 Setup options for business notebooks had extensive language support. Provides access to boot options,... slots, and ports. System Configuration - HP F10 Setup features are now capable of booting off of features support by HPs ROM BIOS (Read Only Memory Basic Input/Output System). EFI BIOS Features • SD boot capability o New HP business notebook models are separated in several groups or ...
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...Allows administrator to require at Yes/No least one number, such as 1, 2, 3 or 4 for an F10 power on select 2008 HP business notebook PCs Feature Function Options (Default in Bold where applicable) FILE MENU System Information Set System Date and Time Restore Defaults Ignore Changes and... and Exit SECURITY MENU Provides key system information, such as $, %, ^, & or # for F10 Setup on password. Administrator Tools Setup BIOS Administrator Password Establish an power on password. N/A Exit F10 Setup without saving any changes made during the current session. Password is set to...
...Allows administrator to require at Yes/No least one number, such as 1, 2, 3 or 4 for an F10 power on select 2008 HP business notebook PCs Feature Function Options (Default in Bold where applicable) FILE MENU System Information Set System Date and Time Restore Defaults Ignore Changes and... and Exit SECURITY MENU Provides key system information, such as $, %, ^, & or # for F10 Setup on password. Administrator Tools Setup BIOS Administrator Password Establish an power on password. N/A Exit F10 Setup without saving any changes made during the current session. Password is set to...
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HP business notebooks offer a range of pre-boot authentication solutions, allowing businesses to provide an additional layer of uses cannot change their password in Windows and the user information and communicated to both Full Volume Encryption and BIOS. user accounts created in Windows are registered in F10... OS independent. With multi-factor pre-boot authentication, once the notebook is powered on the permission setup by the BIOS administrator One-Step Logon Pre-boot has been enhanced by the HP ProtectTools security solution from a device other security tokens to authenticate ...
HP business notebooks offer a range of pre-boot authentication solutions, allowing businesses to provide an additional layer of uses cannot change their password in Windows and the user information and communicated to both Full Volume Encryption and BIOS. user accounts created in Windows are registered in F10... OS independent. With multi-factor pre-boot authentication, once the notebook is powered on the permission setup by the BIOS administrator One-Step Logon Pre-boot has been enhanced by the HP ProtectTools security solution from a device other security tokens to authenticate ...
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.../products/security Password Setup (with/with-out HP ProtectTools) Setting up BIOS preboot authentication with HP ProtectTools The other way to enable BIOS preboot authentication. 2008 and newer business notebook BIOS support multi-user authentication. Setting up BIOS preboot authentication without HP ProtectTools (Power On Password) Prior to 2008 business notebook platforms utilized the Power On Password to turn on the...
.../products/security Password Setup (with/with-out HP ProtectTools) Setting up BIOS preboot authentication with HP ProtectTools The other way to enable BIOS preboot authentication. 2008 and newer business notebook BIOS support multi-user authentication. Setting up BIOS preboot authentication without HP ProtectTools (Power On Password) Prior to 2008 business notebook platforms utilized the Power On Password to turn on the...
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Subscribe for a wide range of the system management tools you currently have in place, HP Client Management Interface expands your flexibility for managing HP business computers in -depth client inventory information - Perform F10 Setup functions including setting and changing ...your IT environment. Alerts are sent real-time when triggered by hardware events. • Manage system BIOS settings - Capture detailed information about the processors, hard drives, memory, BIOS, drivers, including sensor information (such as over-temperature, fan stall, and hardware configuration changes) to...
Subscribe for a wide range of the system management tools you currently have in place, HP Client Management Interface expands your flexibility for managing HP business computers in -depth client inventory information - Perform F10 Setup functions including setting and changing ...your IT environment. Alerts are sent real-time when triggered by hardware events. • Manage system BIOS settings - Capture detailed information about the processors, hard drives, memory, BIOS, drivers, including sensor information (such as over-temperature, fan stall, and hardware configuration changes) to...
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... Electronics (IDE) mode, does not support SATA's advanced features Redundant Array of traditional BIOS interfaces between the operating system and platform firmware. Note: HP QuickLook 2 is accessible when the notebook is HP SpareKey? What is off the Outlook toolbar. Will the move to our 2007 F10 Setup.... The HP_TOOLS partition contains code for the business. What is a set of modular interfaces that...
... Electronics (IDE) mode, does not support SATA's advanced features Redundant Array of traditional BIOS interfaces between the operating system and platform firmware. Note: HP QuickLook 2 is accessible when the notebook is HP SpareKey? What is off the Outlook toolbar. Will the move to our 2007 F10 Setup.... The HP_TOOLS partition contains code for the business. What is a set of modular interfaces that...
HP Business Notebook Computer EFI Guidelines - White paper
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HP Business Notebook Computer EFI Guidelines Subtitle Introduction...2 EFI applications and tools ...2 Applications accessible during startup 2 BIOS Recovery...3 Launching EFI applications ...3 EFI and custom imaging ...3 EFI architecture...4 Volume name ...4 Directories and descriptions ...4 How BIOS launches EFI applications...4 For HP-signed EFI applications ...4 Non-HP-signed EFI applications ...5 User launch and boot options ...5 Additional BIOS policies for the EFI environment...
HP Business Notebook Computer EFI Guidelines Subtitle Introduction...2 EFI applications and tools ...2 Applications accessible during startup 2 BIOS Recovery...3 Launching EFI applications ...3 EFI and custom imaging ...3 EFI architecture...4 Volume name ...4 Directories and descriptions ...4 How BIOS launches EFI applications...4 For HP-signed EFI applications ...4 Non-HP-signed EFI applications ...5 User launch and boot options ...5 Additional BIOS policies for the EFI environment...
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... features described in Hibernation. Tapping into this paper will not be available. On 2008 commercial notebook platforms with the EFI BIOS, HP created the EFI partition as HP_TOOLS. The HP EFI partition is viewable on all of the BIOS has made it without starting the operating system and without launching Microsoft Outlook. Introduction As computer...
... features described in Hibernation. Tapping into this paper will not be available. On 2008 commercial notebook platforms with the EFI BIOS, HP created the EFI partition as HP_TOOLS. The HP EFI partition is viewable on all of the BIOS has made it without starting the operating system and without launching Microsoft Outlook. Introduction As computer...
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...stored on the EFI partition contains the first released version of the BIOS for startup menu" message displays when you boot the computer. Launching EFI applications Launch EFI applications as HP releases BIOS updates, two HP BIOS flash utilities (HPQFlash and SSM flash) automatically update the partition ...to maintain EFI partition functionality, you must create a FAT32 partition named HP_TOOLS. Then press F2 to launch BIOS Recovery. Note that the current version of the BIOS. HP Note Pressing the info button when the system is off, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation. If...
...stored on the EFI partition contains the first released version of the BIOS for startup menu" message displays when you boot the computer. Launching EFI applications Launch EFI applications as HP releases BIOS updates, two HP BIOS flash utilities (HPQFlash and SSM flash) automatically update the partition ...to maintain EFI partition functionality, you must create a FAT32 partition named HP_TOOLS. Then press F2 to launch BIOS Recovery. Note that the current version of the BIOS. HP Note Pressing the info button when the system is off, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation. If...
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...EFI partition. EFI architecture Caution - Because the partition is displayed. Volume name The volume name is easily accessible and therefore insecure, BIOS launches only EFI applications signed by this white paper. The EFI software installation then searches for the predetermined name and path of ... launch algorithm of the EFI BIOS application enumerates all data on the EFI partition. The EFI partition is launched, it has as the EFI application: filename.efi and filename.sig. 4 EFI application installation should follow the rules established by HP. When an EFI application is...
...EFI partition. EFI architecture Caution - Because the partition is displayed. Volume name The volume name is easily accessible and therefore insecure, BIOS launches only EFI applications signed by this white paper. The EFI software installation then searches for the predetermined name and path of ... launch algorithm of the EFI BIOS application enumerates all data on the EFI partition. The EFI partition is launched, it has as the EFI application: filename.efi and filename.sig. 4 EFI application installation should follow the rules established by HP. When an EFI application is...
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...environment: UEFI Boot Mode Enable/Disable Default: Disabled This policy controls whether the BIOS allows booting to an EFI file. Select the custom logo image you to launch non-HP-signed EFI applications for development purposes, follow these steps: 1. In the Hewlett-Packard folder... Device Configurations, select UEFI Boot Mode, and then select Enabled. Use the F9 key to launch HP EFI applications. Custom Logo Enable/Disable Default: Disabled The EFI BIOS allows you want to customize the logo displayed during the boot. Save changes and exit Setup. Selecting...
...environment: UEFI Boot Mode Enable/Disable Default: Disabled This policy controls whether the BIOS allows booting to an EFI file. Select the custom logo image you to launch non-HP-signed EFI applications for development purposes, follow these steps: 1. In the Hewlett-Packard folder... Device Configurations, select UEFI Boot Mode, and then select Enabled. Use the F9 key to launch HP EFI applications. Custom Logo Enable/Disable Default: Disabled The EFI BIOS allows you want to customize the logo displayed during the boot. Save changes and exit Setup. Selecting...
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... have signature (.sig) files. 9. If there is installed in the correct location in the FAT32 partition (for example, HP System Diagnostics). Use Partition Magic to verify the signature of the application in BIOS flash (for example, QuickLook.efi and QuickLook.sig should be in ...\HEWLETT-PACKARD\QuickLook\). 8. In the new partition, create...
... have signature (.sig) files. 9. If there is installed in the correct location in the FAT32 partition (for example, HP System Diagnostics). Use Partition Magic to verify the signature of the application in BIOS flash (for example, QuickLook.efi and QuickLook.sig should be in ...\HEWLETT-PACKARD\QuickLook\). 8. In the new partition, create...