Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist
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...or failure. Reconnect the AC power adapter (do not glow, display is no battery or AC power at the notebook, contact HP for at -a-time If possible, boot to BIOS mode (f10) and run Memory Test and Hard Drive Test If all other methods fail, use this checklist as...button is pressed, there is black, computer does not start normally, identify the specific problem symptom listed below and take the recommended actions. HP Notebook PCs - Perform a Hard Reset 1. Check AC adapter wiring and power connection to resolve problems when computer does not startup or boot properly. Symptom...
...or failure. Reconnect the AC power adapter (do not glow, display is no battery or AC power at the notebook, contact HP for at -a-time If possible, boot to BIOS mode (f10) and run Memory Test and Hard Drive Test If all other methods fail, use this checklist as...button is pressed, there is black, computer does not start normally, identify the specific problem symptom listed below and take the recommended actions. HP Notebook PCs - Perform a Hard Reset 1. Check AC adapter wiring and power connection to resolve problems when computer does not startup or boot properly. Symptom...
Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist
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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 in Safe mode to prevent other start in BIOS mode and run memory and hard drive tests. Symptom: Computer may display an error message on system... Run the anti-virus program Search www.microsoft.com for terms in error message Search www.hp.com for terms in error message Boot to BIOS Diagnostics (f10) and run memory and hard drive diagnostic tests Boot to Windows Advanced boot options (f8) and: o Select Disable automatic restart on a ...
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 in Safe mode to prevent other start in BIOS mode and run memory and hard drive tests. Symptom: Computer may display an error message on system... Run the anti-virus program Search www.microsoft.com for terms in error message Search www.hp.com for terms in error message Boot to BIOS Diagnostics (f10) and run memory and hard drive diagnostic tests Boot to Windows Advanced boot options (f8) and: o Select Disable automatic restart on a ...
Getting Started - Windows 7
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...Help and Support ● Operating system information To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and ● Software, driver, and BIOS updates Support. ● Troubleshooting tools NOTE: For country- Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices ● Regulatory and safety information To ...; How to protect the computer ● How to care for the device 2 Chapter 1 Welcome Go to identify computer components HP Notebook Reference Guide ● Power management features To access this guide: ● Electrical and mechanical safety information Select Start > Help and...
...Help and Support ● Operating system information To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and ● Software, driver, and BIOS updates Support. ● Troubleshooting tools NOTE: For country- Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices ● Regulatory and safety information To ...; How to protect the computer ● How to care for the device 2 Chapter 1 Welcome Go to identify computer components HP Notebook Reference Guide ● Power management features To access this guide: ● Electrical and mechanical safety information Select Start > Help and...
Getting Started - Windows 7
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... through f12 keys represent the action key functions. Press f1 to open Help and Support, which provides information about system hardware components and the system BIOS (basic input-output system) version number. If you disable this feature in the Setup Utility, you are using, pressing fn and one of the action...
... through f12 keys represent the action key functions. Press f1 to open Help and Support, which provides information about system hardware components and the system BIOS (basic input-output system) version number. If you disable this feature in the Setup Utility, you are using, pressing fn and one of the action...
Compaq Presario CQ56 Notebook PC and HP G56 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...; View and change the system time and date. ● View identification information about the computer. ● View specification information about the processor, memory size, system BIOS, and keyboard controller version (select models only). Security menu Select Administrator password Power-On password To do this chapter might not be supported by the...
...; View and change the system time and date. ● View identification information about the computer. ● View specification information about the processor, memory size, system BIOS, and keyboard controller version (select models only). Security menu Select Administrator password Power-On password To do this chapter might not be supported by the...
HP Notebook User Guide - SuSE Linux
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... passwords ...51 Setting passwords in the operating system 52 11 Backup and Recovery Performing a system recovery ...54 Backing up your information ...55 12 Setup Utility (BIOS) Starting Setup Utility ...56 Using Setup Utility ...56 Changing the language of Setup Utility 56 Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility 56 Displaying system information...
... passwords ...51 Setting passwords in the operating system 52 11 Backup and Recovery Performing a system recovery ...54 Backing up your information ...55 12 Setup Utility (BIOS) Starting Setup Utility ...56 Using Setup Utility ...56 Changing the language of Setup Utility 56 Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility 56 Displaying system information...
HP Notebook User Guide - SuSE Linux
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... provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to http://www.hp.com/ support. ● Support information ● Ordering parts and finding additional help ● Software, driver, and BIOS (Setup Utility) updates ● Accessories available for the device Limited Warranty* Warranty information To access the warranty: Select Computer > Help. - or -
... provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to http://www.hp.com/ support. ● Support information ● Ordering parts and finding additional help ● Software, driver, and BIOS (Setup Utility) updates ● Accessories available for the device Limited Warranty* Warranty information To access the warranty: Select Computer > Help. - or -
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.... The icons on page 56). To use an action key, press and hold this feature in the Setup Utility, you are assigned to Setup Utility (BIOS) on the f1 through f12 keys represent the action key functions. Using the keyboard 21
.... The icons on page 56). To use an action key, press and hold this feature in the Setup Utility, you are assigned to Setup Utility (BIOS) on the f1 through f12 keys represent the action key functions. Using the keyboard 21
HP Notebook User Guide - SuSE Linux
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...; Starting Setup Utility ● Using Setup Utility Setup Utility, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication between all the input and output devices on or restart the computer. Setup Utility includes settings for the types of peripherals installed, the ... selection are by keystroke. ● To choose a menu or a menu item, use either the arrow keys or f5 and f6. 56 Chapter 12 Setup Utility (BIOS) To save your language selected is displayed, press f10. CAUTION: Use extreme care when making changes in a list or to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes...
...; Starting Setup Utility ● Using Setup Utility Setup Utility, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication between all the input and output devices on or restart the computer. Setup Utility includes settings for the types of peripherals installed, the ... selection are by keystroke. ● To choose a menu or a menu item, use either the arrow keys or f5 and f6. 56 Chapter 12 Setup Utility (BIOS) To save your language selected is displayed, press f10. CAUTION: Use extreme care when making changes in a list or to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... an optional security cable ...53 Using the fingerprint reader (select models only 53 Locating the fingerprint reader 53 8 Setup Utility (BIOS) ...55 Starting Setup Utility ...55 Using Setup Utility ...55 Changing the language of Setup Utility 55 Navigating and selecting in Setup... system information 56 Restoring factory default settings in Setup Utility 56 Exiting Setup Utility ...56 Updating the BIOS ...57 Determining the BIOS version 57 Downloading a BIOS update 57 Appendix A Traveling with the computer ...59 Appendix B Troubleshooting resources ...60 Appendix C Electrostatic Discharge ......
... an optional security cable ...53 Using the fingerprint reader (select models only 53 Locating the fingerprint reader 53 8 Setup Utility (BIOS) ...55 Starting Setup Utility ...55 Using Setup Utility ...55 Changing the language of Setup Utility 55 Navigating and selecting in Setup... system information 56 Restoring factory default settings in Setup Utility 56 Exiting Setup Utility ...56 Updating the BIOS ...57 Determining the BIOS version 57 Downloading a BIOS update 57 Appendix A Traveling with the computer ...59 Appendix B Troubleshooting resources ...60 Appendix C Electrostatic Discharge ......
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... ● Fingerprint reader Computer viruses Unauthorized access to data Antivirus software ● Firewall software ● Windows updates ● File encryption Unauthorized access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other Administrator password system identification information Ongoing or future threats to your information. For additional information about Windows passwords, such as deterrents, but...
... ● Fingerprint reader Computer viruses Unauthorized access to data Antivirus software ● Firewall software ● Windows updates ● File encryption Unauthorized access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other Administrator password system identification information Ongoing or future threats to your information. For additional information about Windows passwords, such as deterrents, but...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... box or return to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter. When the Startup Menu is open, press f1. 8 Setup Utility (BIOS) Setup Utility, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication between all the input and output devices on or restart the computer. Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility.
... box or return to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter. When the Startup Menu is open, press f1. 8 Setup Utility (BIOS) Setup Utility, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication between all the input and output devices on or restart the computer. Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility.
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... Setup Defaults, and then press enter. 3. Then use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. 56 Chapter 8 Setup Utility (BIOS) Select the Main menu. Use the arrow keys to the menu display. When the Setup Confirmation is displayed. 3. Exiting Setup Utility ● To exit Setup...
... Setup Defaults, and then press enter. 3. Then use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. 56 Chapter 8 Setup Utility (BIOS) Select the Main menu. Use the arrow keys to the menu display. When the Setup Confirmation is displayed. 3. Exiting Setup Utility ● To exit Setup...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... to reliable external power using Setup Utility. 1. You may be displayed by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. BIOS and other identifier. Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on -screen instructions to... a file named Readme.txt, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on your computer. To exit Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to your ...
... to reliable external power using Setup Utility. 1. You may be displayed by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. BIOS and other identifier. Access the page on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on -screen instructions to... a file named Readme.txt, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on your computer. To exit Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to your ...
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...Using the hard drive path you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive. 58 Chapter 8 Setup Utility (BIOS) Complete the installation by following the on your hard drive designation. Double-click your hard drive that contains the update. 4. The... BIOS installation begins. 5. The hard drive designation is complete. BIOS installation procedures vary. Windows 7-Open Windows Explorer by selecting Start > My Computer. 2. NOTE: After a message ...
...Using the hard drive path you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive. 58 Chapter 8 Setup Utility (BIOS) Complete the installation by following the on your hard drive designation. Double-click your hard drive that contains the update. 4. The... BIOS installation begins. 5. The hard drive designation is complete. BIOS installation procedures vary. Windows 7-Open Windows Explorer by selecting Start > My Computer. 2. NOTE: After a message ...
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Index Symbols/Numerics 1394 cable, connecting 37 1394 devices connecting 37 defined 36 removing 37 16-bit PC Cards 30 32-bit PC Cards 30 A AC adapter, testing 28 action keys media 14 volume 14 administrator password creating 51 entering 51 managing 51 airport security devices 41 ... charge 24 disposing 26 low battery levels 25 replacing 26 storing 26 Battery Check 24 battery information, finding 24 battery power 23 battery temperature 26 BIOS determining version 57 downloading an update 57 updating 57 Bluetooth device 2, 8 buttons media 14 power 20 volume 14 wireless 3 C cables 1394 37 eSATA 38...
Index Symbols/Numerics 1394 cable, connecting 37 1394 devices connecting 37 defined 36 removing 37 16-bit PC Cards 30 32-bit PC Cards 30 A AC adapter, testing 28 action keys media 14 volume 14 administrator password creating 51 entering 51 managing 51 airport security devices 41 ... charge 24 disposing 26 low battery levels 25 replacing 26 storing 26 Battery Check 24 battery information, finding 24 battery power 23 battery temperature 26 BIOS determining version 57 downloading an update 57 updating 57 Bluetooth device 2, 8 buttons media 14 power 20 volume 14 wireless 3 C cables 1394 37 eSATA 38...