HP EliteBook - Page 10

Upgrading a memory module in the primary memory module slot ................................................... 113
10 Security
Protecting the computer ................................................................................................................... 117
Using passwords .............................................................................................................................. 118
Setting passwords in Windows ........................................................................................ 118
Setting passwords in Computer Setup ............................................................................ 118
BIOS administrator password .......................................................................................... 119
Managing a BIOS administrator password ...................................................... 120
Entering a BIOS administrator password ........................................................ 121
Using Computer Setup DriveLock ................................................................................... 121
Setting a DriveLock password ......................................................................... 122
Entering a DriveLock password ...................................................................... 123
Changing a DriveLock password .................................................................... 124
Removing DriveLock protection ...................................................................... 125
Using Computer Setup Auto DriveLock ........................................................................... 125
Entering an Automatic DriveLock password ................................................... 125
Removing Automatic DriveLock protection ..................................................... 126
Using Computer Setup security features .......................................................................................... 127
Securing system devices ................................................................................................. 127
Viewing Computer Setup System Information ................................................................. 127
Using Computer Setup System IDs ................................................................................. 128
Using antivirus software ................................................................................................................... 129
Using firewall software ..................................................................................................................... 130
Installing critical updates .................................................................................................................. 131
Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only) ....................................................... 132
Installing a security cable ................................................................................................................. 133
11 Software updates
Updating software ............................................................................................................................ 134
Updating the BIOS ........................................................................................................................... 136
Determining the BIOS version ......................................................................................... 136
Downloading a BIOS update ........................................................................................... 137
Updating programs and drivers ........................................................................................................ 139
Using SoftPaq Download Manager .................................................................................................. 140
12 Backup and recovery
Backing up your information ............................................................................................................. 142
Performing a recovery ...................................................................................................................... 144
Using the Windows recovery tools ................................................................................... 144
Using f11 .......................................................................................................................... 145
Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately) .............................. 145
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