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... display. Enter, 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). After either choice, the computer restarts in this section provide an overview of the Setup Utility menu items...
... display. Enter, 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). After either choice, the computer restarts in this section provide an overview of the Setup Utility menu items...
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... support. 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...
... support. 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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... access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Properties in Windows to activate the assigned function (see Setup Utility (BIOS) on the TouchPad, and then move your forefinger in the Setup Utility, you disable this feature in a semicircular motion around your computer, and select Mouse...
... access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers. Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Properties in Windows to activate the assigned function (see Setup Utility (BIOS) on the TouchPad, and then move your forefinger in the Setup Utility, you disable this feature in a semicircular motion around your computer, and select Mouse...
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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 f4 to switch the screen image among other devices that are receiving video information from the computer using ...
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 f4 to switch the screen image among other devices that are receiving video information from the computer using ...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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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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...the ESC key for startup, security, and other preferences. Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. or - 1. 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... f10. 98 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) To start Setup Utility: ▲ Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. When the Startup Menu is not working.
...the ESC key for startup, security, and other preferences. Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. or - 1. 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... f10. 98 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) To start Setup Utility: ▲ Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. When the Startup Menu is not working.
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... running , begin at step 1. NOTE: Your password, security, and language settings are not changed when you restore the factory default settings. 100 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is not already running , begin at step 2. 1. Select the Main menu. If Setup Utility is...
... running , begin at step 1. NOTE: Your password, security, and language settings are not changed when you restore the factory default settings. 100 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is not already running , begin at step 2. 1. Select the Main menu. If Setup Utility is...
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... Windows. Enter, 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...
... Windows. Enter, 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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... is called the Primary Hard Disk Self Test. Enable/disable Action Key Mode. Run a comprehensive self-test on the system memory. 102 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) Enable/disable the capacitive button tapping sound. NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this Run a comprehensive self-test on the hard drive. Enable/disable...
... is called the Primary Hard Disk Self Test. Enable/disable Action Key Mode. Run a comprehensive self-test on the system memory. 102 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) Enable/disable the capacitive button tapping sound. NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this Run a comprehensive self-test on the hard drive. Enable/disable...
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....txt, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. Most software and BIOS updates on the computer. If your computer is stored on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to a network,... consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Install the updates. 103 Prepare for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site are packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs. NOTE: The computer...
....txt, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. Most software and BIOS updates on the computer. If your computer is stored on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to a network,... consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Install the updates. 103 Prepare for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site are packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs. NOTE: The computer...
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...the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. 104 Appendix B Software updates When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other system information is displayed in Windows) or by opening Setup Utility. Open Setup Utility by pressing fn+esc (if you are already in... the lower-left corner of the system BIOS currently installed. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you need to know the version of the screen, press f10. 2. To exit Setup Utility, use Setup...
...the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. 104 Appendix B Software updates When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other system information is displayed in Windows) or by opening Setup Utility. Open Setup Utility by pressing fn+esc (if you are already in... the lower-left corner of the system BIOS currently installed. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you need to know the version of the screen, press f10. 2. To exit Setup Utility, use Setup...
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Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on the HP Web site that provides software for example, filename.exe). Access the page on battery power or connected to the hard drive. You may need to ... the download is complete. The hard drive designation is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you can delete the downloaded file from the AC outlet. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen...
Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on the HP Web site that provides software for example, filename.exe). Access the page on battery power or connected to the hard drive. You may need to ... the download is complete. The hard drive designation is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you can delete the downloaded file from the AC outlet. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen...
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..., navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your specific product from the models listed. 4. Select your hard drive...., restart your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and then follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click your country or region. 2. Click Install now to step 6. 3. NOTE: In some locations...- Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Open your web browser, go to install. 7.
..., navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your specific product from the models listed. 4. Select your hard drive...., restart your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and then follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click your country or region. 2. Click Install now to step 6. 3. NOTE: In some locations...- Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Open your web browser, go to install. 7.
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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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... not applicable to shock events. In the event of these symptoms result from the hard drive to be caused by the BIOS or operating system may cause different error messages to the system board. These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology..., shock events, software issues, and more . Shock events can fail. The following sections summarize some of an issue with an SSD, the HP Diagnostics should be traced to shock events beyond their specifications, they are not limited to complete servo, and/or an inaccessible boot device message. ...
... not applicable to shock events. In the event of these symptoms result from the hard drive to be caused by the BIOS or operating system may cause different error messages to the system board. These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology..., shock events, software issues, and more . Shock events can fail. The following sections summarize some of an issue with an SSD, the HP Diagnostics should be traced to shock events beyond their specifications, they are not limited to complete servo, and/or an inaccessible boot device message. ...
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... S.M.A.R.T. Note: The diagnostics may be aborted at any time by pressing the Esc key. See the UEFI section below to download the latest BIOS for operational shock is greatest when the notebook is being moved. Note: The diagnostics may be aborted at any way damage an SSD if ...key. Advanced Diagnostics - If the notebook is accidentally dropped or is available through the commercial notebook system BIOS. Download and install any faults and issues that can be found at http://welcome.hp.com/country/us /en/support.html To launch the UEFI diagnostics, select the f2 function key when...
... S.M.A.R.T. Note: The diagnostics may be aborted at any time by pressing the Esc key. See the UEFI section below to download the latest BIOS for operational shock is greatest when the notebook is being moved. Note: The diagnostics may be aborted at any way damage an SSD if ...key. Advanced Diagnostics - If the notebook is accidentally dropped or is available through the commercial notebook system BIOS. Download and install any faults and issues that can be found at http://welcome.hp.com/country/us /en/support.html To launch the UEFI diagnostics, select the f2 function key when...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... communications based on the physical media, making the drive easier to manufacture and able to the hard drive. HP CMI - Check www.hp.com for your HP Business Notebook, refer to optimize performance. More information can use an Advanced Format drive. For example, adjust ...the power management settings if you may be found at 4 KB. With 4-KB sectors, less space is important to have the latest BIOS, firmware...
... communications based on the physical media, making the drive easier to manufacture and able to the hard drive. HP CMI - Check www.hp.com for your HP Business Notebook, refer to optimize performance. More information can use an Advanced Format drive. For example, adjust ...the power management settings if you may be found at 4 KB. With 4-KB sectors, less space is important to have the latest BIOS, firmware...