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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