Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist
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... Symptom: LEDs blink or computer beeps but does not start normally, identify the specific problem symptom listed below and take the recommended actions. HP Notebook PCs - Check AC adapter wiring and power connection to blink or glow, and listen for the sound of blinking LEDs or beeping tones to help with...battery and disconnect AC power adapter. Reconnect the AC power adapter (do not glow when power button is pressed, there is no power available to BIOS mode (f10) and run Memory Test and Hard Drive Test If all USB devices and media cards. 2. Resolving Start Up and No Boot ...
... Symptom: LEDs blink or computer beeps but does not start normally, identify the specific problem symptom listed below and take the recommended actions. HP Notebook PCs - Check AC adapter wiring and power connection to blink or glow, and listen for the sound of blinking LEDs or beeping tones to help with...battery and disconnect AC power adapter. Reconnect the AC power adapter (do not glow when power button is pressed, there is no power available to BIOS mode (f10) and run Memory Test and Hard Drive Test If all USB devices and media cards. 2. Resolving Start Up and No Boot ...
Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist
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...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)... Update www.update.microsoft.com for terms in error message Boot to BIOS mode (f10) and Restore the BIOS defaults (f9) Boot to BIOS mode (f10) and run Hard Drive Test Boot to Windows Advanced ...should install the latest updates and patches to prevent other start in BIOS mode and run memory and hard drive tests. Symptom: Computer displays a blue screen or continually restarts ...
...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)... Update www.update.microsoft.com for terms in error message Boot to BIOS mode (f10) and Restore the BIOS defaults (f9) Boot to BIOS mode (f10) and run Hard Drive Test Boot to Windows Advanced ...should install the latest updates and patches to prevent other start in BIOS mode and run memory and hard drive tests. Symptom: Computer displays a blue screen or continually restarts ...
Compaq Presario CQ62 Notebook PC and HP G62 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... display. 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). Exiting Setup Utility You can exit Setup Utility with or without saving changes from the current session: If...
... display. 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). Exiting Setup Utility You can exit Setup Utility with or without saving changes from the current session: If...
Compaq Presario CQ62 Notebook PC and HP G62 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...◦ 1st boot device-USB CD-ROM ◦ 2nd boot device-USB floppy ◦ 3rd boot device-USB SuperDisk ◦ 4th boot device-Notebook hard drive ◦ 5th boot device-USB hard disk ◦ 6th boot device-Network controller ● Swap the functions of the listed System Configuration... options might not be supported by a USB port to the computer. ● Enable/disable BIOS DMA data transfers. ● Enable/disable fan always on while connected to an AC outlet. ● Enable/disable data execution prevention. ● ...
...◦ 1st boot device-USB CD-ROM ◦ 2nd boot device-USB floppy ◦ 3rd boot device-USB SuperDisk ◦ 4th boot device-Notebook hard drive ◦ 5th boot device-USB hard disk ◦ 6th boot device-Network controller ● Swap the functions of the listed System Configuration... options might not be supported by a USB port to the computer. ● Enable/disable BIOS DMA data transfers. ● Enable/disable fan always on while connected to an AC outlet. ● Enable/disable data execution prevention. ● ...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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...95 Using firewall software ...95 Installing critical security updates ...96 Installing an optional security cable ...96 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) Starting Setup Utility ...97 Using Setup Utility ...98 Changing the language of Setup Utility 98 Navigating and selecting in Setup ...menu ...100 Security menu ...100 System Configuration menu 101 Diagnostics menu ...101 Appendix B Software updates Updating the BIOS ...103 Determining the BIOS version 103 Downloading a BIOS update 104 Updating programs and drivers ...105 Appendix C Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...107 Backing up ...
...95 Using firewall software ...95 Installing critical security updates ...96 Installing an optional security cable ...96 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) Starting Setup Utility ...97 Using Setup Utility ...98 Changing the language of Setup Utility 98 Navigating and selecting in Setup ...menu ...100 Security menu ...100 System Configuration menu 101 Diagnostics menu ...101 Appendix B Software updates Updating the BIOS ...103 Determining the BIOS version 103 Downloading a BIOS update 104 Updating programs and drivers ...105 Appendix C Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...107 Backing up ...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... pointing devices, such as photos and pages. To rotate, anchor your thumb on the TouchPad, and then move your forefinger in Windows to Setup Utility (BIOS) on the f1 through f12 keys represent the action key functions. Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Properties in a semicircular motion around your computer, and...
... pointing devices, such as photos and pages. To rotate, anchor your thumb on the TouchPad, and then move your forefinger in Windows to Setup Utility (BIOS) on the f1 through f12 keys represent the action key functions. Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Properties in a semicircular motion around your computer, and...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... section of a CD, a DVD, or a BD. Press and hold f2 to open Help and Support, which provides information about system hardware components and the system BIOS (basic input-output system) version number. Help and Support also provides checkups for computer functionality, automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, system recovery procedures, and...
... section of a CD, a DVD, or a BD. Press and hold f2 to open Help and Support, which provides information about system hardware components and the system BIOS (basic input-output system) version number. Help and Support also provides checkups for computer functionality, automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, system recovery procedures, and...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... computer Power-on password Computer viruses Norton Internet Security software Unauthorized access to data ● 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 Unauthorized access to act as deterrents, but they may not...
... computer Power-on password Computer viruses Norton Internet Security software Unauthorized access to data ● 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 Unauthorized access to act as deterrents, but they may not...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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A Setup Utility (BIOS) Starting Setup Utility Setup Utility is a ROM-based information and customization utility that can be used even when your Windows operating system is displayed, press ...
A Setup Utility (BIOS) Starting Setup Utility Setup Utility is a ROM-based information and customization utility that can be used even when your Windows operating system is displayed, press ...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... to the menu display, press esc. ● To display additional navigation and selection information while Setup Utility is open, press f1. 98 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) Navigating and selecting in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - or - Navigation and selection are by keystroke. ● To choose a menu or...
... to the menu display, press esc. ● To display additional navigation and selection information while Setup Utility is open, press f1. 98 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) Navigating and selecting in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - or - Navigation and selection are by keystroke. ● To choose a menu or...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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...of the Setup Utility menu items listed in this Enter, change , or delete a power-on password. 100 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) Exiting Setup Utility You can exit Setup Utility with or without saving your changes from the current session: If the Setup Utility menus ...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). Setup Utility menus The menu tables in Windows. Main menu Select System information To do this ...
...of the Setup Utility menu items listed in this Enter, change , or delete a power-on password. 100 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) Exiting Setup Utility You can exit Setup Utility with or without saving your changes from the current session: If the Setup Utility menus ...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). Setup Utility menus The menu tables in Windows. Main menu Select System information To do this ...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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..., and provides for more information. 2. B Software updates Updated versions of your computer. Most software and BIOS updates on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with your permission or password for a system... BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site. Prepare for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows...
..., and provides for more information. 2. B Software updates Updated versions of your computer. Most software and BIOS updates on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with your permission or password for a system... BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site. Prepare for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... information is displayed in Windows) or by turning on the computer, you currently have, and then download and install the new BIOS. If Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to select the Main menu. To...Discarding Changes, and then press enter. To use Setup Utility for Startup Menu" message is displayed. 3. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on or restarting the computer. Open Setup Utility by opening Setup Utility. Updating the...
... information is displayed in Windows) or by turning on the computer, you currently have, and then download and install the new BIOS. If Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to select the Main menu. To...Discarding Changes, and then press enter. To use Setup Utility for Startup Menu" message is displayed. 3. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on or restarting the computer. Open Setup Utility by opening Setup Utility. Updating the...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... later, after the download is complete. Complete the installation by following the instructions on the screen to download your computer. BIOS installation procedures vary. Follow the instructions on the screen. Using the hard drive path you connect your hard drive. 104 ... computer by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Access the page on the screen reports a successful installation, you want to download. 3. Identify the BIOS update that is running on the screen to identify your computer: Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain > Software Updates. 2. Make ...
... later, after the download is complete. Complete the installation by following the instructions on the screen to download your computer. BIOS installation procedures vary. Follow the instructions on the screen. Using the hard drive path you connect your hard drive. 104 ... computer by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Access the page on the screen reports a successful installation, you want to download. 3. Identify the BIOS update that is running on the screen to identify your computer: Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain > Software Updates. 2. Make ...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... is displayed, click an updated driver to download the driver and install it later. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Click your operating system. 5. When the list of the device. Click Install now to step 6. 3. If you may be able...
... is displayed, click an updated driver to download the driver and install it later. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Click your operating system. 5. When the list of the device. Click Install now to step 6. 3. If you may be able...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... battery release latch 55 battery release latch, identifying 8 battery temperature 61 battery, identifying 11 bays battery 8 hard drive 8 BD copying 72 playing 69 removing 74 BIOS, updating 103 Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive 67 Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive 67 Bluetooth...
... battery release latch 55 battery release latch, identifying 8 battery temperature 61 battery, identifying 11 bays battery 8 hard drive 8 BD copying 72 playing 69 removing 74 BIOS, updating 103 Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive 67 Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive 67 Bluetooth...