Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist
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... HP for technical assistance. Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove all other methods fail, use this checklist as a guide when trying 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 ... battery and disconnect AC power adapter. Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist Print and use recovery disk to recover the computer to the notebook. HP Notebook PCs - Perform a Hard Reset 1. Symptom: LED lights do not connect the battery), press the Power button and look for the LEDs to blink or...
... HP for technical assistance. Disconnect all peripheral devices and remove all other methods fail, use this checklist as a guide when trying 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 ... battery and disconnect AC power adapter. Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist Print and use recovery disk to recover the computer to the notebook. HP Notebook PCs - Perform a Hard Reset 1. Symptom: LED lights do not connect the battery), press the Power button and look for the LEDs to blink or...
Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist
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... start -up problems. Go to http://www.hp.com/go/helpandsupport Run HP Support Assistant www.hp.com/go/helpandsupport for latest updates Run Windows 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... tasks listed under, "LEDs glow, fan noise is heard, but display is black." 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 install an update or patch.
... start -up problems. Go to http://www.hp.com/go/helpandsupport Run HP Support Assistant www.hp.com/go/helpandsupport for latest updates Run Windows 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... tasks listed under, "LEDs glow, fan noise is heard, but display is black." 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 install an update or patch.
HP Pavilion dm1 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... ENWW Computer Setup in Windows 7 67 Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the device, and then pressing f10 while the "F10 = BIOS Setup Options" message is not already running , begin at step 2. 1. The utility reports information about the device and provides settings for startup, ... To start Setup Utility: ▲ Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the device, and then pressing f10 while the "F10 = BIOS Setup Options" message is not working. Your change the language of the Setup Utility. When a confirmation prompt with your change and exit the Setup...
... ENWW Computer Setup in Windows 7 67 Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the device, and then pressing f10 while the "F10 = BIOS Setup Options" message is not already running , begin at step 2. 1. The utility reports information about the device and provides settings for startup, ... To start Setup Utility: ▲ Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the device, and then pressing f10 while the "F10 = BIOS Setup Options" message is not working. Your change the language of the Setup Utility. When a confirmation prompt with your change and exit the Setup...
HP Pavilion dm1 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...the Setup Confirmation displays, press enter. 4. Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the device, and then pressing f10 while the "F10 = BIOS Setup Options" message is not open, begin at step 1. If Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. To save...at step 1. NOTE: Your password, security, and language settings are by turning on or restarting the device, and then pressing f10 while the "F10 = BIOS Setup Options" message is not already running , begin at step 2. 1. If Setup Utility is open, press f1. To exit Setup Utility without changing ...
...the Setup Confirmation displays, press enter. 4. Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the device, and then pressing f10 while the "F10 = BIOS Setup Options" message is not open, begin at step 1. If Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. To save...at step 1. NOTE: Your password, security, and language settings are by turning on or restarting the device, and then pressing f10 while the "F10 = BIOS Setup Options" message is not already running , begin at step 2. 1. If Setup Utility is open, press f1. To exit Setup Utility without changing ...
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... and change the system time and date ● View identification information about the device ● View specification information about the processor, memory size, and system BIOS Security menu Select Administrator password Power-On Password To do this Enter, change, or delete an administrator password Enter, change, or delete a power-on password...
... and change the system time and date ● View identification information about the device ● View specification information about the processor, memory size, and system BIOS Security menu Select Administrator password Power-On Password To do this Enter, change, or delete an administrator password Enter, change, or delete a power-on password...
Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7
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...your country or ● region, and follow the on-screen instructions. Resources For information about Quick Setup poster ● ● HP Notebook Reference Guide ● To access this guide: ● How to set up the computer Help to identify computer components Power management ...the computer How to care for the computer How to update the software Operating system information Software, driver, and BIOS updates Troubleshooting tools How to http://www.hp.com/ support. ● Support information ● Ordering parts and finding additional help you perform various tasks....
...your country or ● region, and follow the on-screen instructions. Resources For information about Quick Setup poster ● ● HP Notebook Reference Guide ● To access this guide: ● How to set up the computer Help to identify computer components Power management ...the computer How to care for the computer How to update the software Operating system information Software, driver, and BIOS updates Troubleshooting tools How to http://www.hp.com/ support. ● Support information ● Ordering parts and finding additional help you perform various tasks....
Getting Started HP Notebook - Windows 7
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Help and Support provides tutorials, answers to display information about system hardware components and the system BIOS (basic input-output system) version number. Hotkey fn+esc fn+f1 fn+f2 Description Press fn+esc (1) and (2) to questions, and product updates. Using the ...
Help and Support provides tutorials, answers to display information about system hardware components and the system BIOS (basic input-output system) version number. Hotkey fn+esc fn+f1 fn+f2 Description Press fn+esc (1) and (2) to questions, and product updates. Using the ...
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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... and selection information while Setup Utility is open, press f1. When a confirmation prompt with your change takes effect immediately. 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. Your change and exit Setup Utility, use either...
... and selection information while Setup Utility is open, press f1. When a confirmation prompt with your change takes effect immediately. 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. Your change and exit Setup Utility, use either...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... the Setup Utility menus are not visible, press esc to return to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. 56 Chapter 8 Setup Utility (BIOS) Then use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter. ● To exit Setup Utility without changing any settings, use...
... the Setup Utility menus are not visible, press esc to return to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. 56 Chapter 8 Setup Utility (BIOS) Then use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter. ● To exit Setup Utility without changing any settings, use...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... your selection to the hard drive. Make a note of the path to the location on the HP Web site are already in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Most BIOS updates on your hard drive. Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information... software and drivers update. 2. Follow the on the HP Web site. b. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on the HP Web site that is later than the BIOS version currently installed on -screen instructions to download your ...
... your selection to the hard drive. Make a note of the path to the location on the HP Web site are already in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Most BIOS updates on your hard drive. Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information... software and drivers update. 2. Follow the on the HP Web site. b. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on the HP Web site that is later than the BIOS version currently installed on -screen instructions to download your ...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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...are displayed, follow these steps: 1. If no instructions are displayed on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Complete the installation by following the on your hard drive that contains the update. 4. NOTE: After a message on the... (for example, filename.exe). The hard drive designation is complete. Double-click your hard drive. 58 Chapter 8 Setup Utility (BIOS) BIOS installation procedures vary. Using the hard drive path you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive designation. Windows 7-Open Windows...
...are displayed, follow these steps: 1. If no instructions are displayed on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Complete the installation by following the on your hard drive that contains the update. 4. NOTE: After a message on the... (for example, filename.exe). The hard drive designation is complete. Double-click your hard drive. 58 Chapter 8 Setup Utility (BIOS) BIOS installation procedures vary. Using the hard drive path you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive designation. Windows 7-Open Windows...
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... 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... 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...53 firewall software 6, 52 G GPS 9 graphics modes, switching 28 H hard drive external 39 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 42 HDMI configuring audio 18 62 Index
... 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... 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...53 firewall software 6, 52 G GPS 9 graphics modes, switching 28 H hard drive external 39 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 42 HDMI configuring audio 18 62 Index