9 Memory modules

 

Adding or replacing a memory module in the expansion memory module slot ................................

109

Upgrading a memory module in the primary memory module slot ...................................................

112

10 Security

 

Protecting the computer ...................................................................................................................

116

Using passwords ..............................................................................................................................

117

Setting passwords in Windows ........................................................................................

117

Setting passwords in Computer Setup ............................................................................

117

BIOS administrator password ..........................................................................................

118

Managing a BIOS administrator password ......................................................

119

Entering a BIOS administrator password ........................................................

120

Using Computer Setup DriveLock ...................................................................................

120

Setting a DriveLock password .........................................................................

121

Entering a DriveLock password ......................................................................

122

Changing a DriveLock password ....................................................................

123

Removing DriveLock protection ......................................................................

124

Using Computer Setup Auto DriveLock ...........................................................................

124

Entering an Automatic DriveLock password ...................................................

124

Removing Automatic DriveLock protection .....................................................

125

Using Computer Setup security features ..........................................................................................

126

Securing system devices .................................................................................................

126

Viewing Computer Setup System Information .................................................................

126

Using Computer Setup System IDs .................................................................................

127

Using antivirus software ...................................................................................................................

128

Using firewall software .....................................................................................................................

129

Installing critical updates ..................................................................................................................

130

Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only) .......................................................

131

Installing a security cable .................................................................................................................

132

11 Software updates

 

Updating software ............................................................................................................................

133

Updating the BIOS ...........................................................................................................................

135

Determining the BIOS version .........................................................................................

135

Downloading a BIOS update ...........................................................................................

135

Updating programs and drivers ........................................................................................................

137

12 Backup and recovery

 

Backing up your information .............................................................................................................

139

Performing a recovery ......................................................................................................................

141

Using the Windows recovery tools ...................................................................................

141

Using f11 recovery tools ..................................................................................................

142

Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately) ..............................

142

13 Computer Setup

 

Starting Computer Setup ..................................................................................................................

144

Using Computer Setup .....................................................................................................................

144

Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup ...................................................................

144

Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup .................................................................

145

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