HP 17 3 Pavilion 17 G163nr Notebook User Manual

8 Securing your computer and information
Computer security is essential for protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your
information. Standard security solutions provided by the Windows operating system, HP applications, the
Setup Utility (BIOS), and other third-party software can help protect your computer from a variety of risks,
such as viruses, worms, and other types of malicious code.
IMPORTANT:Some security features listed in this chapter may not be available on your...

Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords
Password Function
Administrator password●
Must be entered each time you access Setup Utility (BIOS).
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If you forget your administrator password, you cannot
access Setup Utility (BIOS).
Power-on password●
Must be entered each time you turn on or restart the
computer.
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If you forget your power-on password, you cannot turn on
or restart the computer.
To set, change, or delete an administrator or power-on password in Setup Utility (BIOS):
CAUTION:Use extreme care when...

4.Swipe your finger 3 times to finish the registration.
If registration is successful, a green circle appears on the corresponding finger in the illustration.
5.Repeat steps 1 through 4 to register an additional fingerprint.
Using Internet security software
When you use your computer to access email, a network, or the Internet, you potentially expose your
computer to computer viruses, spyware, and other online threats. To help protect your computer, Internet
security software that includes antivirus and...

To view or change the settings:
1.Select the Start button, select Settings, and then select Update & Security.
2.Select Windows Update, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
3.To schedule a time for installing updates, select Advanced Options, and then follow the on-screen
instructions.
Using HP Touchpoint Manager (select products only)
HP Touchpoint Manager is a cloud-based IT solution that enables businesses to effectively manage and
secure their company assets. HP Touchpoint Manager helps...

3.Insert the security cable lock into the security cable slot on the computer (3), and then lock the security
cable lock with the key.
4.Remove the key and keep it in a safe place.
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9 Using Setup Utility (BIOS)
Setup Utility, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication between all the input and output
devices on the system (such as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and printer). Setup Utility (BIOS)
includes settings for the types of devices installed, the startup sequence of the computer, and the amount of
system and extended memory.
NOTE:To start Setup Utility on convertible computers, your computer must be in notebook mode and you
must use the keyboard...

Click the question mark icon in the taskbar.
2.Select My PC, and then select Specifications.
– or –
▲
Use Setup Utility (BIOS).
To use Setup Utility (BIOS):
1.Start Setup Utility (BIOS) (see 
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) on page 46).
2.Select Main, select System Information, and then make note of the BIOS version.
3.Select Exit, select No, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
To check for later BIOS versions, see 
Downloading a BIOS update on page 47.
Downloading a BIOS update
CAUTION:To reduce...

4.Double-click the file that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe).
The BIOS installation begins.
5.Complete the installation by following the on-screen instructions.
NOTE:After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file
from your hard drive.
Synchronizing a tablet and keyboard (select products only)
For a tablet with a detachable keyboard, when you attach the tablet to the keyboard and restart the
computer, Setup Utility (BIOS) checks to see...

10 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)
HP PC Hardware Diagnostics is a Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) that allows you to run
diagnostic tests to determine whether the computer hardware is functioning properly. The tool runs outside
the operating system so that it can isolate hardware failures from issues that are caused by the operating
system or other software components.
NOTE:To start BIOS on a convertible computer, your computer must be in notebook mode and you must
use the keyboard...

Download any version of UEFI for a specific product:
1.Go to 
http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your country. The HP Support page is displayed.
2.Click Drivers & Downloads.
3.In the text box, enter the product name, and then click Go.
– or –
Click Find Now to let HP automatically detect your product.
4.Select your computer, and then select your operating system.
5.In the Diagnostic section,  follow the on-screen instructions to select and download the UEFI version
you want.
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