Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist
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...com for terms in error message Boot to BIOS mode (f10) and Restore the BIOS defaults (f9) Boot to BIOS mode (f10) and run in Safe mode to install an update or patch. Symptom: Computer displays a blue screen or continually restarts Trying to restart the PC after an error message can usually bypass the... error and the PC can run Hard Drive Test ...
...com for terms in error message Boot to BIOS mode (f10) and Restore the BIOS defaults (f9) Boot to BIOS mode (f10) and run in Safe mode to install an update or patch. Symptom: Computer displays a blue screen or continually restarts Trying to restart the PC after an error message can usually bypass the... error and the PC can run Hard Drive Test ...
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...on password 90 Entering a power-on password 90 Using antivirus software ...91 Using firewall software ...92 Installing critical updates ...93 10 Setup Utility (BIOS) ...94 Starting Setup Utility ...94 Using Setup Utility ...95 Changing the language of Setup Utility 95 Navigating ... Main menu ...97 Security menu ...97 System Configuration menu 98 Diagnostics menu ...98 11 Software updates ...99 Updating the BIOS ...100 Determining the BIOS version 100 Downloading a BIOS update 101 Updating programs and drivers ...102 12 Backup and recovery ...103 Creating recovery discs ...104 Backing up ...
...on password 90 Entering a power-on password 90 Using antivirus software ...91 Using firewall software ...92 Installing critical updates ...93 10 Setup Utility (BIOS) ...94 Starting Setup Utility ...94 Using Setup Utility ...95 Changing the language of Setup Utility 95 Navigating ... Main menu ...97 Security menu ...97 System Configuration menu 98 Diagnostics menu ...98 11 Software updates ...99 Updating the BIOS ...100 Determining the BIOS version 100 Downloading a BIOS update 101 Updating programs and drivers ...102 12 Backup and recovery ...103 Creating recovery discs ...104 Backing up ...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... Key Description f1 Opens Help and Support, which provides information about your Windows operating system and computer, answers to questions and tutorials, and updates to the "Setup Utility (BIOS)" chapter for additional information. The switch screen image key can connect an external USB mouse to the computer using the external VGA video...
... Key Description f1 Opens Help and Support, which provides information about your Windows operating system and computer, answers to questions and tutorials, and updates to the "Setup Utility (BIOS)" chapter for additional information. The switch screen image key can connect an external USB mouse to the computer using the external VGA video...
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...types of the computer Unauthorized access to data ● Power-on password ● Firewall software ● Windows updates Unauthorized access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other Administrator password system identification information Ongoing or future threats to the computer Critical security... updates from Microsoft Unauthorized access to a Windows user account User password Using passwords A password is ...
...types of the computer Unauthorized access to data ● Power-on password ● Firewall software ● Windows updates Unauthorized access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other Administrator password system identification information Ongoing or future threats to the computer Critical security... updates from Microsoft Unauthorized access to a Windows user account User password Using passwords A password is ...
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... the computer will interact with your computer may be available on the HP Web site. Access the updates on the computer. Install the updates. 99 Most software and BIOS updates on the system ROM. If your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities...your computer model, product category, and series or family. Prepare for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. To update the software, follow these steps, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the ...
... the computer will interact with your computer may be available on the HP Web site. Access the updates on the computer. Install the updates. 99 Most software and BIOS updates on the system ROM. If your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities...your computer model, product category, and series or family. Prepare for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. To update the software, follow these steps, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the ...
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... Startup Menu" message is displayed. 3. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in the lower-left corner of the system BIOS currently installed. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on or ... the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. 100 Chapter 11 Software updates When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other system information is displayed in Windows) or by pressing fn+esc (if you currently have and ...
... Startup Menu" message is displayed. 3. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you are already in the lower-left corner of the system BIOS currently installed. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on or ... the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. 100 Chapter 11 Software updates When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other system information is displayed in Windows) or by pressing fn+esc (if you currently have and ...
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... screen to identify your computer to the hard drive. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. The hard drive designation is connected to an optional power source. Double-click the file that provides software for example,... filename.exe). Updating the BIOS 101 NOTE: If you connect your computer and access the BIOS update you can delete the downloaded file from the computer by selecting Start > Computer. 2. The ...
... screen to identify your computer to the hard drive. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. The hard drive designation is connected to an optional power source. Double-click the file that provides software for example,... filename.exe). Updating the BIOS 101 NOTE: If you connect your computer and access the BIOS update you can delete the downloaded file from the computer by selecting Start > Computer. 2. The ...
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... click Save and then select a storage location on your specific product from the models listed. 4. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to your computer after... your computer model number in the Search box, and then press enter. 3. To do so, restart your computer. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Open your Web browser, go to install. 7. Click...
... click Save and then select a storage location on your specific product from the models listed. 4. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to your computer after... your computer model number in the Search box, and then press enter. 3. To do so, restart your computer. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Open your Web browser, go to install. 7. Click...
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... 69 battery bay, identifying 9 battery power 63 battery release latch 64 battery release latch, identifying 9 battery temperature 69 battery, identifying 11 bays battery 9 hard drive 9 BIOS, updating 100 Blu-ray Disc playing 42 removing 47 Bluetooth device 13, 19 Bluetooth label 12 boot options 98 boot order 98 button sound 98 buttons...
... 69 battery bay, identifying 9 battery power 63 battery release latch 64 battery release latch, identifying 9 battery temperature 69 battery, identifying 11 bays battery 9 hard drive 9 BIOS, updating 100 Blu-ray Disc playing 42 removing 47 Bluetooth device 13, 19 Bluetooth label 12 boot options 98 boot order 98 button sound 98 buttons...
