9 Memory modules
Adding or replacing a memory module in the expansion memory module slot ................................ 106
Upgrading a memory module in the primary memory module slot ................................................... 109
10 Security
Protecting the computer ................................................................................................................... 113
Using passwords .............................................................................................................................. 114
Setting passwords in Windows ........................................................................................ 114
Setting passwords in Computer Setup ............................................................................ 114
BIOS administrator password .......................................................................................... 115
Managing a BIOS administrator password ...................................................... 116
Entering a BIOS administrator password ........................................................ 117
Using Computer Setup DriveLock ................................................................................... 117
Setting a DriveLock password ......................................................................... 118
Entering a DriveLock password ...................................................................... 119
Changing a DriveLock password .................................................................... 120
Removing DriveLock protection ...................................................................... 121
Using Computer Setup Auto DriveLock ........................................................................... 121
Entering an Automatic DriveLock password ................................................... 121
Removing Automatic DriveLock protection ..................................................... 122
Using Computer Setup security features .......................................................................................... 123
Securing system devices ................................................................................................. 123
Viewing Computer Setup System Information ................................................................. 123
Using Computer Setup System IDs ................................................................................. 124
Using antivirus software ................................................................................................................... 125
Using firewall software ..................................................................................................................... 126
Installing critical updates .................................................................................................................. 127
Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only) ....................................................... 128
Installing a security cable ................................................................................................................. 129
11 Software updates
Updating software ............................................................................................................................ 130
Updating the BIOS ........................................................................................................................... 132
Determining the BIOS version ......................................................................................... 132
Downloading a BIOS update ........................................................................................... 132
Updating programs and drivers ........................................................................................................ 134
12 Backup and recovery
Backing up your information ............................................................................................................. 136
Performing a recovery ...................................................................................................................... 137
Using the Windows recovery tools ................................................................................... 137
Using f11 recovery tools .................................................................................................. 138
Using a Windows Vista operating system DVD (purchased separately) ........................ 138
13 Computer Setup
Starting Computer Setup .................................................................................................................. 140
Using Computer Setup ..................................................................................................................... 140
Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup ................................................................... 140
Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup ................................................................. 141
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