HP Probook 6450 B User Guide

							Performing a recovery
In case of system failure or instability, the computer provides the following tools to recover your files:
●Windows recovery tools: You can use Windows Backup and Restore to recover information you
have previously backed up. You can also use Windows Startup Repair to fix problems that might
prevent Windows from starting correctly.
●f11 recovery tools: You can use the f11 recovery tools to recover your original hard drive image.
The image includes the Windows operating system and software programs installed at the factory.
NOTE:If you are unable to boot (start up) your computer and you cannot use the system repair discs
you previously created (select models only), you must purchase a Windows 7 operating system DVD
to reboot the computer and repair the operating system. For additional information, refer to the “Using
a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately)” section in this guide.
Using the Windows recovery tools
To recover information you previously backed up, follow these steps:
1.Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore.
2.Follow the on-screen instructions to recover your system settings, your computer (select models
only), or your files.
NOTE:Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer.
You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running
utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for more information.
To recover your information using Startup Repair, follow these steps:
CAUTION:Using Startup Repair completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive.
All files you have created and any software installed on the computer are permanently removed. When
reformatting is complete, the recovery process restores the operating system, as well as the drivers,
software, and utilities from the backup used for recovery.
1.If possible, back up all personal files.
2.If possible, check for the presence of the Windows partition and the HP Recovery partition.
To check for the Windows partition, select Start > Computer.
To check for the HP Recovery partition, click Start, right-click Computer, click Manage, and then
click Disk Management.
NOTE:If the Windows partition and the HP Recovery partition are not listed, you must recover
your operating system and programs using the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver
Recovery disc (both purchased separately). For additional information, refer to the “Using a
Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately)” section in this guide.
3.If the Windows partition and the HP Recovery partition are listed, restart the computer, and then
press f8 before the Windows operating system loads.
4.Select Startup Repair.
5.Follow the on-screen instructions.
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							NOTE:For additional information on recovering information using the Windows tools, perform a search
for these topics in Help and Support.
Using f11 recovery tools
CAUTION:Using f11 completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. All files you
have created and any software installed on the computer are permanently removed. The f11 recovery
tool reinstalls the operating system and HP programs and drivers that were installed at the factory.
Software not installed at the factory must be reinstalled.
To recover the original hard drive image using f11, follow these steps:
1.If possible, back up all personal files.
2.If possible, check for the presence of the HP Recovery partition: click Start, right-click
Computer, click Manage, and then click Disk Management.
NOTE:If the HP Recovery partition is not listed, you must recover your operating system and
programs using the Windows 7 operating system DVD and the Driver Recovery disc (both
purchased separately). For additional information, refer to the “Using a Windows 7 operating
system DVD (purchased separately)” section in this guide.
3.If the HP Recovery partition is listed, restart the computer, and then press esc while the “Press the
ESC key for Startup Menu” message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
4.Press f11 while the “Press  for recovery” message is displayed on the screen.
5.Follow the on-screen instructions.
Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately)
If you are unable to boot (start up) your computer and you cannot use the system repair discs you
previously created (select models only), you must purchase a Windows 7 operating system DVD to
reboot the computer and repair the operating system. Make sure that your most recent backup (stored
on discs or on an external drive) is easily accessible. To order a Windows 7 operating system DVD, go
to 
http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or region, and follow the on-screen instructions. You
can also order the DVD by calling technical support. For contact information, refer to the Worldwide
Telephone Numbers booklet included with the computer.
CAUTION:Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD completely erases hard drive contents and
reformats the hard drive. All files you have created and any software installed on the computer are
permanently removed. When reformatting is complete, the recovery process helps you restore the
operating system, as well as drivers, software, and utilities.
To initiate recovery using a Windows 7 operating system DVD, follow these steps:
NOTE:This process takes several minutes.
1.If possible, back up all personal files.
2.Restart the computer, and then insert the Windows 7 operating system DVD into the optical drive
before the Windows operating system loads.
3.When prompted, press any keyboard key.
4.Follow the on-screen instructions.
5.Click Next.
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							6.Select Repair your computer.
7.Follow the on-screen instructions.
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							13 Computer Setup
Starting Computer Setup
Computer Setup is a preinstalled, ROM-based utility that can be used even when the operating system
is not working or will not load.
NOTE:Some of the Computer Setup menu items listed in this guide may not be supported by your
computer.
NOTE:An external keyboard or mouse connected to a USB port can be used with Computer Setup
only if USB legacy support is enabled.
To start Computer Setup, follow these steps:
1.Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu”
message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
2.Press f10 to enter BIOS Setup.
Using Computer Setup
Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup
The information and settings in Computer Setup are accessed from the File, Security, and System
Configuration menus.
To navigate and select in Computer Setup, follow these steps:
1.Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu”
message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
●To select a menu or a menu item, use the tab key and the keyboard arrow keys and then
press enter, or use a pointing device to click the item.
●To scroll up and down, click the up arrow or the down arrow in the upper-right corner of the
screen, or use the up arrow key or the down arrow key.
●To close open dialog boxes and return to the main Computer Setup screen, press esc, and
then follow the on-screen instructions.
NOTE:You can use either a pointing device (TouchPad, pointing stick, or USB mouse) or the
keyboard to navigate and make selections in Computer Setup.
2.Press f10 to enter BIOS Setup.
3.Select the File, Security, or System Configuration menu.
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							To exit Computer Setup menus, choose one of the following methods:
●To exit Computer Setup menus without saving your changes, click the Exit icon in the lower-left
corner of the screen, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
– or –
Use the tab key and the arrow keys to select File > Ignore changes and exit, and then press
enter.
– or –
●To save your changes and exit Computer Setup menus, click the Save icon in the lower-left corner
of the screen, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
– or –
Use the tab key and the arrow keys to select File > Save changes and exit, and then press
enter.
Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts.
Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup
NOTE:Hard drive mode, password settings, and security settings are not changed when you restore
the factory settings.
To return all settings in Computer Setup to the values that were set at the factory, follow these steps:
1.Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu”
message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
2.Press f10 to enter BIOS Setup.
3.Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select File > Restore defaults.
4.Follow the on-screen instructions.
5.To save your changes and exit, click the Save icon in the lower-left corner of the screen, and then
follow the on-screen instructions.
– or –
Use the arrow keys to select File > Save changes and exit, and then press enter.
Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts.
Computer Setup menus
The menu tables in this section provide an overview of Computer Setup options.
NOTE:Some of the Computer Setup menu items listed in this chapter may not be supported by your
computer.
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							File menu
SelectTo do this
System Information●View identification information for the computer and the
batteries in the system.
●View specification information for the processor, cache
and memory size, system ROM, video revision, and
keyboard controller version.
Set System Date and TimeSet or change the date and time on the computer.
System Diagnostics●System Information—Displays the following information:
◦Identification information for the computer and the
batteries in the system.
◦Specification information for the processor, cache
and memory size, system ROM, video revision, and
keyboard controller version.
●Start-up Test—Verifies the system components needed
for starting the computer.
●Run-In Test—Runs a comprehensive check on system
memory.
●Hard Disk Test—Runs a comprehensive self-test on any
hard drive in the system.
●Memory Test—Runs a comprehensive test on any
memory installed in the computer.
●Battery Test—Runs a comprehensive test on any
batteries installed in the computer.
●Error Log—Displays a log file if any errors have occurred.
Reset BIOS security to factory defaultRestore the BIOS security settings to the factory default.
Restore defaultsReplace the configuration settings in Computer Setup with the
original factory settings. (Hard drive mode, password settings,
and security settings are not changed when you restore the
factory settings.)
Ignore changes and exitCancel any changes entered during the current session. Then
exit and restart the computer.
Save changes and exit Save any changes entered during the current session. Then
exit and restart the computer. Your changes go into effect
when the computer restarts.
Security menu
NOTE:Some of the menu items listed in this section may not be supported by your computer.
SelectTo do this
Setup BIOS Administrator PasswordSet up a BIOS administrator password.
Password Policy (requires a BIOS administrator password) Revise password policy criteria.
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							SelectTo do this
HP SpareKeyEnable/disable HP SpareKey (enabled by default).
Always Prompt for HP SpareKey EnrollmentEnable/disable HP SpareKey enrollment (enabled by default).
Fingerprint Reset on Reboot (If Present)Reset/clear the fingerprint reader ownership (select models
only; disabled by default).
Change PasswordEnter, change, or delete a BIOS administrator password.
HP SpareKey EnrollmentEnroll or reset HP SpareKey, which is a set of security
questions and answers used if you forget your password.
DriveLock Password●Enable/disable DriveLock on any computer hard drive
(enabled by default).
●Change a DriveLock user password or master password.
NOTE:DriveLock settings are accessible only when you
enter Computer Setup by turning on (not restarting) the
computer.
Automatic DriveLockEnable/disable Automatic DriveLock support.
TPM Embedded SecurityEnable/disable support for Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
Embedded Security, which protects the computer from
unauthorized access to owner functions available in
Embedded Security for ProtectTools. For more information,
refer to the ProtectTools software Help.
NOTE:You must have a setup password to change this
setting.
Disk SanitizerRun Disk Sanitizer to destroy all existing data on the primary
hard drive or the drive in the upgrade bay.
CAUTION:If you run Disk Sanitizer, the data on the selected
drive is destroyed permanently.
System IDs Enter a user-defined computer asset tracking number and
ownership tag.
System Configuration menu
NOTE:Some of the listed System Configuration options may not be supported by your computer.
SelectTo do this
LanguageChange the Computer Setup language.
Boot Options
●Set a Startup Menu delay (in seconds).
●Enable/disable MultiBoot (enabled by default).
●Set the Express Boot Popup delay in seconds.
●Enable/disable Custom Logo (disabled by default).
●Enable/disable Display Diagnostic URL (enabled by
default).
●Enable/disable CD-ROM boot (enabled by default).
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●Enable/disable SD Card boot (enabled by default).
●Enable/disable floppy boot (enabled by default).
●Enable/disable PXE Internal NIC boot (enabled by
default).
●Enable/disable Unified Extensible Firmware Interface
(UEFI) Boot Mode (disabled by default).
●Set the Legacy Boot Order.
Device Configurations
●Enable/disable USB legacy support (enabled by default).
When enabled, USB legacy support allows the
following:
◦Use of a USB keyboard in Computer Setup even
when a Windows® operating system is not running
◦Startup from bootable USB devices, including a hard
drive, diskette drive, or optical drive connected by a
USB port to the computer
●Select a parallel port mode: ECP (Enhanced Capabilities
Port), standard, bidirectional, or EPP (Enhanced Parallel
Port).
●Enable/disable fan always on while connected to an AC
outlet (disabled by default).
●Enable/disable Data Execution Prevention (select models
only). When enabled, the processor can disable some
virus code execution, which helps to improve computer
security (disabled by default).
●SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) device
mode. The following options are available:
◦AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface)
◦IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics)
◦RAID (select models only)
NOTE:Availability of these options varies by computer
model.
●Enable/disable secondary battery fast charge (enabled by
default).
●Enable/disable HP QuickLook (enabled by default).
●Enable/disable Preboot Authentication on HP QuickLook
Boot (enabled by default).
●Enable/disable HP QuickWeb (enabled by default).
●Enable/disable HP QuickWeb Elevated Security
(disabled by default).
●Enable/disable Virtualization Technology (select models
only; disabled by default).
●Enable/disable Wake on USB (enabled by default).
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●Enable/disable Num lock state at boot (disabled by
default).
●Enable/disable TXT (Intel® Trusted Execution
Technology) (select models only; disabled by default).
Built-In Device Options●Enable/disable the wireless button state (enabled by
default).
●Enable/disable embedded WLAN device radio (select
models only; enabled by default).
●Enable/disable the Network Interface Controller (LAN)
(enabled by default).
●Enable/disable the embedded Bluetooth® device radio
(enabled by default).
●Enable/disable LAN/WLAN switching (disabled by
default).
●Enable/disable LAN Power Save (select models only).
When enabled, saves power by turning off the LAN when
not in use (enabled by default).
●Set the wake on LAN state. Options include the
following:
◦Disabled
◦Boot to Network
◦Follow Boot Order
●Enable/disable the Notebook Upgrade Bay device
(enabled by default).
●Enable/disable the Power Monitor Circuit (enabled by
default).
●Enable/disable the audio devices (enabled by default).
●Enable/disable the fingerprint device (enabled by
default).
●Enable/disable a modem device (enabled by default).
●Enable/disable the microphone (enabled by default).
●Enable/disable the internal speakers (enabled by
default).
Port Options (all are enabled by default)NOTE:All port options are enabled by default.
●Enable/disable the serial port.
●Enable/disable the parallel port.
●Enable/disable the flash media reader.
●Enable/disable the USB port.
CAUTION:Disabling the USB port also disables
MultiBay devices and ExpressCard devices on the
advanced port replicator.
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●Enable/disable the 1394 port.
●Enable/disable the ExpressCard slot.
●Enable/disable the smart card slot.
●Enable/disable the eSATA/USB port.
Set Security LevelChange, view, or hide security levels for all BIOS menu items.
Restore Security Defaults Restore the default security settings.
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