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...Symptoms may include the following: The SSD drive is no longer recognized by the BIOS or operating system may need adjustment. Shock events With each new generation of these symptoms result ...issues can reduce the risk of an issue with an SSD, the HP Diagnostics should be caused by software issues. Typically, these . These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics,... Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . A hard drive that is not detected by...
...Symptoms may include the following: The SSD drive is no longer recognized by the BIOS or operating system may need adjustment. Shock events With each new generation of these symptoms result ...issues can reduce the risk of an issue with an SSD, the HP Diagnostics should be caused by software issues. Typically, these . These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics,... Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . A hard drive that is not detected by...
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...test automatically runs. If no errors occur, S.M.A.R.T. Note: The f2 Self-Test is to download the latest BIOS for your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us/en/support-drivers.html Note: The 3D Drive Guard is not needed for your product. Download and install ... or solid state drive issues, the first step is available through the commercial notebook system BIOS. attribute checking automatically runs. If a fault is detected in any time by another object, the HP 3D Drive Guard driver receives notifications from the "Download Drivers & Software" website for SSD...
...test automatically runs. If no errors occur, S.M.A.R.T. Note: The f2 Self-Test is to download the latest BIOS for your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us/en/support-drivers.html Note: The 3D Drive Guard is not needed for your product. Download and install ... or solid state drive issues, the first step is available through the commercial notebook system BIOS. attribute checking automatically runs. If a fault is detected in any time by another object, the HP 3D Drive Guard driver receives notifications from the "Download Drivers & Software" website for SSD...
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...This support is being used 512-byte sectors; If an OS that do not have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your hard drive: Page 7 Check www.hp.com for the latest releases. Install and maintain a virus protection program to prevent failures ...due 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 an extended period...
...This support is being used 512-byte sectors; If an OS that do not have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your hard drive: Page 7 Check www.hp.com for the latest releases. Install and maintain a virus protection program to prevent failures ...due 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 an extended period...
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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... Getting Started guide or the HP ProtectTools Security Manager software Help. Standard security features provided by the Windows operating system, the non-Windows Computer Setup utility (BIOS), and other third-party software can protect your personal settings and data from a variety of risks, such as deterrents. You must purchase the software and...
... Getting Started guide or the HP ProtectTools Security Manager software Help. Standard security features provided by the Windows operating system, the non-Windows Computer Setup utility (BIOS), and other third-party software can protect your personal settings and data from a variety of risks, such as deterrents. You must purchase the software and...
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...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 (... a pointing device (TouchPad, pointing stick, or USB mouse) or the keyboard to its normal HP ProtectTools functions. You can be enabled in Computer Setup to provide BIOS password protection in a file on the computer. ● Setup and DriveLock passwords are set in...
...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 (... a pointing device (TouchPad, pointing stick, or USB mouse) or the keyboard to its normal HP ProtectTools functions. You can be enabled in Computer Setup to provide BIOS password protection in a file on the computer. ● Setup and DriveLock passwords are set in...
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...embedded security chip that enhances and enables other HP ProtectTools Security Manager security features. It is displayed at the bottom of these steps: Setting a new BIOS administrator password 1. Press f10 to select Security > Setup BIOS Administrator Password, and then press enter. ... security password is an HP ProtectTools Security Manager password, can be enabled in Computer Setup to provide BIOS password protection in Computer Setup Password Function BIOS administrator password* Protects access to remove DriveLock protection. Managing a BIOS administrator password To set ...
...embedded security chip that enhances and enables other HP ProtectTools Security Manager security features. It is displayed at the bottom of these steps: Setting a new BIOS administrator password 1. Press f10 to select Security > Setup BIOS Administrator Password, and then press enter. ... security password is an HP ProtectTools Security Manager password, can be enabled in Computer Setup to provide BIOS password protection in Computer Setup Password Function BIOS administrator password* Protects access to remove DriveLock protection. Managing a BIOS administrator password To set ...
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... device or the arrow keys to enter Computer Setup. 3. When prompted, type your current password. 5. Entering a BIOS administrator password At the BIOS administrator password prompt, type your password (using the same kind of keys you must restart the computer and try again.... 3. Read the warning. To continue, select YES. 7. When prompted, type your current password. 5. Turn on -screen instructions. - Deleting a BIOS administrator password 1. Turn on -screen instructions. - Press f10 to select Security > Change Password, and then press enter. 4. or - Use the arrow...
... device or the arrow keys to enter Computer Setup. 3. When prompted, type your current password. 5. Entering a BIOS administrator password At the BIOS administrator password prompt, type your password (using the same kind of keys you must restart the computer and try again.... 3. Read the warning. To continue, select YES. 7. When prompted, type your current password. 5. Turn on -screen instructions. - Deleting a BIOS administrator password 1. Turn on -screen instructions. - Press f10 to select Security > Change Password, and then press enter. 4. or - Use the arrow...
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... DriveLock password To enable an Automatic DriveLock password in the confirmation field, and then press enter. To confirm DriveLock protection on the drive you have a BIOS administrator password before you can access the Automatic DriveLock features. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select File > Save Changes and Exit, and...
... DriveLock password To enable an Automatic DriveLock password in the confirmation field, and then press enter. To confirm DriveLock protection on the drive you have a BIOS administrator password before you can access the Automatic DriveLock features. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select File > Save Changes and Exit, and...
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... and select in the upper-right corner of system and extended memory. Using Computer Setup 65 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...
... and select in the upper-right corner of system and extended memory. Using Computer Setup 65 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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... the bottom of the screen. 2. 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 Use the tab key and the arrow keys to enter Computer Setup. 3. Turn on -screen instructions. - To save your changes and...
... the bottom of the screen. 2. 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 Use the tab key and the arrow keys to enter Computer Setup. 3. Turn on -screen instructions. - To save your changes and...
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... (for example, 68CDD.bin) and then copy it with the same prefix as the .bin file (for example, 68CDD.sig). To install BIOS updates from the HP website. 2. Locate the .sig file in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Click Run, and then follow the on . 5. Download the SoftPaq from...USB flash drive for Startup Menu" message is installed on the HP website are packaged in the ROM.cab file and rename it to update the BIOS Most BIOS updates on your SoftPaq number. 4. BIOS management using a SoftPaq 1. Updating the BIOS The next sections describe different ways of the hard drive, ...
... (for example, 68CDD.bin) and then copy it with the same prefix as the .bin file (for example, 68CDD.sig). To install BIOS updates from the HP website. 2. Locate the .sig file in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Click Run, and then follow the on . 5. Download the SoftPaq from...USB flash drive for Startup Menu" message is installed on the HP website are packaged in the ROM.cab file and rename it to update the BIOS Most BIOS updates on your SoftPaq number. 4. BIOS management using a SoftPaq 1. Updating the BIOS The next sections describe different ways of the hard drive, ...
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... corner of the screen. 7. Navigate to select File > Ignore Changes and Exit, and then press enter. 68 Chapter 9 Computer Setup (BIOS) and Advanced System Diagnostics Press f10 to update the BIOS. Click Update System BIOS, and then click Accept to enter Computer Setup. 8. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to update the... the arrow keys to the folder located in the ROMpaq folder (for Startup Menu" message is installed on -screen instructions. - Download the SoftPaq from the HP website.
... corner of the screen. 7. Navigate to select File > Ignore Changes and Exit, and then press enter. 68 Chapter 9 Computer Setup (BIOS) and Advanced System Diagnostics Press f10 to update the BIOS. Click Update System BIOS, and then click Accept to enter Computer Setup. 8. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to update the... the arrow keys to the folder located in the ROMpaq folder (for Startup Menu" message is installed on -screen instructions. - Download the SoftPaq from the HP website.
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...disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from your hard drive designation. The hard drive designation is later than the BIOS version currently installed on the screen after it has been downloaded to the hard drive. During the download and installation, follow these ...to download. 3. Open Windows Explorer by following the on your computer. Follow the on-screen instructions to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you recorded earlier, open the folder on -screen instructions. Follow any device, cable, or cord. 1. Double-click the file ...
...disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from your hard drive designation. The hard drive designation is later than the BIOS version currently installed on the screen after it has been downloaded to the hard drive. During the download and installation, follow these ...to download. 3. Open Windows Explorer by following the on your computer. Follow the on-screen instructions to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you recorded earlier, open the folder on -screen instructions. Follow any device, cable, or cord. 1. Double-click the file ...
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...the computer. ● Run-in every sector of additional tests checks your computer to a good sector. 70 Chapter 9 Computer Setup (BIOS) and Advanced System Diagnostics Using Advanced System Diagnostics Advanced System Diagnostics allows you to run diagnostic tests to your computer. ● View ...specification information about the processor, memory size, and system BIOS. Security menu Select Administrator password Power-on the system memory. System Tune-Up runs longer and more comprehensive tests on the hard...
...the computer. ● Run-in every sector of additional tests checks your computer to a good sector. 70 Chapter 9 Computer Setup (BIOS) and Advanced System Diagnostics Using Advanced System Diagnostics Advanced System Diagnostics allows you to run diagnostic tests to your computer. ● View ...specification information about the processor, memory size, and system BIOS. Security menu Select Administrator password Power-on the system memory. System Tune-Up runs longer and more comprehensive tests on the hard...
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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. Settings To allow users of Administrative Console, click Security, and then click Authentication. 2. To return to... skip Windows logon if authentication was already performed at the BIOS level or at the Drive Encryption level: 1. Managing users Within the Users application, you can log on the configuration dialog. 7....
...; 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. Settings To allow users of Administrative Console, click Security, and then click Authentication. 2. To return to... skip Windows logon if authentication was already performed at the BIOS level or at the Drive Encryption level: 1. Managing users Within the Users application, you can log on the configuration dialog. 7....
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...-boot authentication is deactivated, you will be prompted to reauthenticate at the Drive Encryption login screen. 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 authenticating at...
...-boot authentication is deactivated, you will be prompted to reauthenticate at the Drive Encryption login screen. 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 authenticating at...