Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist
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... hard reset If memory or hard drive components were replaced, reinstall original components Remove memory modules and replace one-at-a-time If possible, boot to BIOS mode (f10) and run Memory Test and Hard Drive Test If all USB devices and media cards. 2. Reconnect the AC power adapter (do... computer does not start Count number of a disk drive and fan turning. Connect a different battery and disconnect AC power adapter. HP Notebook PCs - Check AC adapter wiring and power connection to startup or boot, and displays a black screen Usually occurs if a component is installed incorrectly, or ...
... hard reset If memory or hard drive components were replaced, reinstall original components Remove memory modules and replace one-at-a-time If possible, boot to BIOS mode (f10) and run Memory Test and Hard Drive Test If all USB devices and media cards. 2. Reconnect the AC power adapter (do... computer does not start Count number of a disk drive and fan turning. Connect a different battery and disconnect AC power adapter. HP Notebook PCs - Check AC adapter wiring and power connection to startup or boot, and displays a black screen Usually occurs if a component is installed incorrectly, or ...
Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist
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... 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 error message Boot to BIOS mode (f10) and Restore the BIOS defaults (f9) Boot to BIOS mode (f10) and run memory and hard drive tests. Symptom...then Uninstall recently installed programs o Select Boot into Windows normally, you should install the latest updates and patches to prevent other start in BIOS mode and run Hard Drive Test Boot to Windows Advanced boot options (f8) and select Last Known Good Configuration (Advanced) Boot to Windows...
... 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 error message Boot to BIOS mode (f10) and Restore the BIOS defaults (f9) Boot to BIOS mode (f10) and run memory and hard drive tests. Symptom...then Uninstall recently installed programs o Select Boot into Windows normally, you should install the latest updates and patches to prevent other start in BIOS mode and run Hard Drive Test Boot to Windows Advanced boot options (f8) and select Last Known Good Configuration (Advanced) Boot to Windows...
Getting Started - Windows 7
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... For information about Quick Setup poster ● How to set up the computer ● How to identify computer components HP Notebook Reference Guide ● Power management features To access this guide, select Start > Help and Support > User Guides. ●... Welcome Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet HP support telephone numbers This booklet is provided with several resources to help ● Software, driver, and BIOS (Setup Utility) updates ● Accessories available for the computer ● How to update the software Help and Support ● Operating system...
... For information about Quick Setup poster ● How to set up the computer ● How to identify computer components HP Notebook Reference Guide ● Power management features To access this guide, select Start > Help and Support > User Guides. ●... Welcome Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet HP support telephone numbers This booklet is provided with several resources to help ● Software, driver, and BIOS (Setup Utility) updates ● Accessories available for the computer ● How to update the software Help and Support ● Operating system...
Getting Started - Windows 7
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... you will need to press fn and an action key 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...
... you will need to press fn and an action key 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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... computer. Enter, 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). Then use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press the enter key. ●...
... computer. Enter, 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). Then use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press the enter key. ●...
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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... website, go /orderdocuments or write 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. - Go to http://www.hp...
... website, go /orderdocuments or write 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. - Go to http://www.hp...
HP Notebook User Guide - SuSE Linux
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... questions, and product updates. To use an action key, press and hold this feature in the Setup Utility, you disable this key to Setup Utility (BIOS) on the f1 through f12 keys represent the action key functions. If you will need to press fn and an action key to activate the...
... questions, and product updates. To use an action key, press and hold this feature in the Setup Utility, you disable this key to Setup Utility (BIOS) on the f1 through f12 keys represent the action key functions. If you will need to press fn and an action key to activate the...
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. Starting Setup Utility ▲ Turn on the system (such as disk ... arrow keys to toggle a field-for example an Enable/Disable field-use either the arrow keys or f5 and f6. 56 Chapter 12 Setup Utility (BIOS) When a confirmation prompt with your change takes effect immediately. To save your language selected is displayed, press f10. Navigation and selection are by keystroke. ●...
...; 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. Starting Setup Utility ▲ Turn on the system (such as disk ... arrow keys to toggle a field-for example an Enable/Disable field-use either the arrow keys or f5 and f6. 56 Chapter 12 Setup Utility (BIOS) When a confirmation prompt with your change takes effect immediately. To save your language selected is displayed, press f10. Navigation and selection are by keystroke. ●...
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 the computer Critical security updates from being locked out of being mishandled...
... ● 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 the computer Critical security updates from being locked out of being mishandled...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... (select models only) cannot be used to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter. Start Setup Utility. 2. 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. Setup Utility includes settings for example an Enable...
... (select models only) cannot be used to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter. Start Setup Utility. 2. 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. Setup Utility includes settings for example an Enable...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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Use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. 56 Chapter 8 Setup Utility (BIOS) Start Setup Utility. 2. When the Setup Confirmation is displayed. 3. The Setup Utility factory settings take effect when the computer restarts. To exit Setup Utility without ...
Use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. 56 Chapter 8 Setup Utility (BIOS) Start Setup Utility. 2. When the Setup Confirmation is displayed. 3. The Setup Utility factory settings take effect when the computer restarts. To exit Setup Utility without ...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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...or cord. 1. Follow the on the computer, you connect your computer to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your selection to know the version of the path to the location on the HP Web site. Follow the on... follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Access the page on the HP Web site that is running on -screen instructions to an optional power source. Windows XP-Select Start >...
...or cord. 1. Follow the on the computer, you connect your computer to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your selection to know the version of the path to the location on the HP Web site. Follow the on... follow these instructions: Do not disconnect power from the AC outlet. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Access the page on the HP Web site that is running on -screen instructions to an optional power source. Windows XP-Select Start >...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... procedures vary. Follow any instructions that are displayed, follow these steps: 1. Double-click your hard drive. 58 Chapter 8 Setup Utility (BIOS) Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. Windows XP-Open Windows Explorer by selecting Start > Computer. NOTE: After a message on your hard drive that ... folder on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive designation. The hard drive designation is complete. The BIOS installation begins. 5.
... procedures vary. Follow any instructions that are displayed, follow these steps: 1. Double-click your hard drive. 58 Chapter 8 Setup Utility (BIOS) Double-click the file that contains the update. 4. Windows XP-Open Windows Explorer by selecting Start > Computer. NOTE: After a message on your hard drive that ... folder on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive designation. The hard drive designation is complete. The BIOS installation begins. 5.
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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...