Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist
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... start If LEDs do hard reset If memory or hard drive components were replaced, reinstall original components Remove memory modules and replace one-at least 15 seconds. 3. HP Notebook PCs - Check AC adapter wiring and power connection to resolve problems when computer does not startup or boot properly. Symptom: LEDs blink or computer beeps but computer fails to original condition. Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist Print and use recovery disk to recover the computer to startup or boot, and displays a black screen...
... start If LEDs do hard reset If memory or hard drive components were replaced, reinstall original components Remove memory modules and replace one-at least 15 seconds. 3. HP Notebook PCs - Check AC adapter wiring and power connection to resolve problems when computer does not startup or boot properly. Symptom: LEDs blink or computer beeps but computer fails to original condition. Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist Print and use recovery disk to recover the computer to startup or boot, and displays a black screen...
Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist
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... 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 boot options (f8) and select Last Known Good Configuration (Advanced) Boot to Windows Advanced boot options (f8) and select Boot into Safe Mode and then Uninstall recently installed programs Symptom: Update Your Computer After Troubleshooting A Problem When the computer starts into Windows normally, you should install the latest updates and patches to prevent other start in BIOS mode...
... 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 boot options (f8) and select Last Known Good Configuration (Advanced) Boot to Windows Advanced boot options (f8) and select Boot into Safe Mode and then Uninstall recently installed programs Symptom: Update Your Computer After Troubleshooting A Problem When the computer starts into Windows normally, you should install the latest updates and patches to prevent other start in BIOS mode...
Compaq Presario CQ32 Notebook PC and HP G32 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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.... Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen. Connects optional USB devices. Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone. Left-side components Component (1) Security cable slot (2) Vent (3) External monitor port (4) RJ-45 (network) jack (5) HDMI port (6) USB port (7) Audio-in use. 12 Chapter 2 External component identification NOTE: The security cable is designed to the computer. Enables...
.... Connects an external VGA monitor or projector. Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen. Connects optional USB devices. Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone. Left-side components Component (1) Security cable slot (2) Vent (3) External monitor port (4) RJ-45 (network) jack (5) HDMI port (6) USB port (7) Audio-in use. 12 Chapter 2 External component identification NOTE: The security cable is designed to the computer. Enables...
Compaq Presario CQ32 Notebook PC and HP G32 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...the computer fan will always be on Key/USB Hard Disk ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ USB Floppy ◦ Network Adapter Setup Utility menus 89 Enable/disable Action Keys Mode. Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. Enable/disable the processor C6 sleep state. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Button Sound (select models only) Virtualization Technology (select models only) Processor C6 State (select models only) LAN Power Saving (select models only) Card Reader/1394 Power Saving (select models only) Fan Always On Action Keys Mode Boot Options To do this Change the...
...the computer fan will always be on Key/USB Hard Disk ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ USB Floppy ◦ Network Adapter Setup Utility menus 89 Enable/disable Action Keys Mode. Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. Enable/disable the processor C6 sleep state. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Button Sound (select models only) Virtualization Technology (select models only) Processor C6 State (select models only) LAN Power Saving (select models only) Card Reader/1394 Power Saving (select models only) Fan Always On Action Keys Mode Boot Options To do this Change the...
Compaq Presario CQ32 Notebook PC and HP G32 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... by type ● Resources by connection 96 Chapter 6 Specifications System resources you can access from Device Manager are direct memory access (DMA) channels, input/output (I/O) ports, interrupt request (IRQ) lines, and memory addresses. System resource specifications You can use Device Manager to malfunction or become inoperable. Select Start > Computer. 2. To view resource settings in Device Manager to be sure each setting is unique. CAUTION: Improperly changing resource settings can disable your hardware and...
... by type ● Resources by connection 96 Chapter 6 Specifications System resources you can access from Device Manager are direct memory access (DMA) channels, input/output (I/O) ports, interrupt request (IRQ) lines, and memory addresses. System resource specifications You can use Device Manager to malfunction or become inoperable. Select Start > Computer. 2. To view resource settings in Device Manager to be sure each setting is unique. CAUTION: Improperly changing resource settings can disable your hardware and...
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...ray ROM with LightScribe DVD ±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive spare part number 31 specifications 95 Bluetooth cable, spare part number 31 Bluetooth module removal 64 spare part number 22, 28, 64 Bluetooth module cable, spare part number 22, 64 boot options 89 boot order 89 button sound 89 buttons power 8 TouchPad right/left 6 C cables, service considerations 34 camera module removal 74 spare part number 74 camera, product description 2 caps lock light, identifying 7 Card Reader Power Saving 89 changing the language of Setup Utility 86 chipset, product description 1 compartment, memory module 14...
...ray ROM with LightScribe DVD ±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive spare part number 31 specifications 95 Bluetooth cable, spare part number 31 Bluetooth module removal 64 spare part number 22, 28, 64 Bluetooth module cable, spare part number 22, 64 boot options 89 boot order 89 button sound 89 buttons power 8 TouchPad right/left 6 C cables, service considerations 34 camera module removal 74 spare part number 74 camera, product description 2 caps lock light, identifying 7 Card Reader Power Saving 89 changing the language of Setup Utility 86 chipset, product description 1 compartment, memory module 14...
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...part numbers 18, 83 Processor C6 State 89 product description audio 3 camera 2 chipset 1 display panel 2 Ethernet 3 external media cards 3 graphics 1 hard drives 2 keyboard 3 memory module 2 microphone 2 operating system 4 optical drives 2 pointing devices 3 ports 3 power requirements 4 processors 1 product name 1 security 4 serviceability 4 wireless 3 product name 1 R recovering a program or driver 97 from the dedicated recovery partition 102 from the recovery discs 101 recovery discs 97, 98 Recovery Manager 97, 101 recovery partition 97 recovery, system 101 removal/replacement preliminaries...
...part numbers 18, 83 Processor C6 State 89 product description audio 3 camera 2 chipset 1 display panel 2 Ethernet 3 external media cards 3 graphics 1 hard drives 2 keyboard 3 memory module 2 microphone 2 operating system 4 optical drives 2 pointing devices 3 ports 3 power requirements 4 processors 1 product name 1 security 4 serviceability 4 wireless 3 product name 1 R recovering a program or driver 97 from the dedicated recovery partition 102 from the recovery discs 101 recovery discs 97, 98 Recovery Manager 97, 101 recovery partition 97 recovery, system 101 removal/replacement preliminaries...
Compaq Presario Notebook PC User guide - Windows 7
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...: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of the original computer package, you may add wireless networking capability to use. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Network configuration (SSID or security) has been changed. ● Wireless device is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Wireless device encountered interference from the Network adapters list. Select Start > Control Panel...
...: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of the original computer package, you may add wireless networking capability to use. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Network configuration (SSID or security) has been changed. ● Wireless device is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Wireless device encountered interference from the Network adapters list. Select Start > Control Panel...
Compaq Presario Notebook PC User guide - Windows 7
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...://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. or - Open your Web browser, go to enter settings before you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. NOTE: If you have not previously set to your computer model number in the search box, and then press enter. 3. Click the option for updates. 3. Click Install now to install. 7. Click Download...
...://www.hp.com/support, and select your hard drive. or - Open your Web browser, go to enter settings before you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. NOTE: If you have not previously set to your computer model number in the search box, and then press enter. 3. Click the option for updates. 3. Click Install now to install. 7. Click Download...
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... Sleep The system is saved to a disc or an external media card. When Hibernation is initiated, your work is set at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. Power settings and timeouts can initiate Sleep in Hibernation. With the computer on the hard drive and the computer turns off. If the computer is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality...
... Sleep The system is saved to a disc or an external media card. When Hibernation is initiated, your work is set at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. Power settings and timeouts can initiate Sleep in Hibernation. With the computer on the hard drive and the computer turns off. If the computer is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality...
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... the brightness on the display. ● Check the Power saver setting in Power Options. ● Remove the battery from the computer when it fully before turning on the features you are charging a new battery, charge it is on battery power. Maximum discharge time gradually shortens, as the battery storage capacity naturally degrades. Some lowbattery alerts and system responses can be changed using Power Options do not affect lights. Preferences set at the factory...
... the brightness on the display. ● Check the Power saver setting in Power Options. ● Remove the battery from the computer when it fully before turning on the features you are charging a new battery, charge it is on battery power. Maximum discharge time gradually shortens, as the battery storage capacity naturally degrades. Some lowbattery alerts and system responses can be changed using Power Options do not affect lights. Preferences set at the factory...
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... another time when you do not need access to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. After you start Disk Defragmenter, it to run more than an hour to run more information. Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. 76 Chapter 6 Drives Follow the on the hard drive become fragmented. You may want to...
... another time when you do not need access to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. After you start Disk Defragmenter, it to run more than an hour to run more information. Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter As you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. 76 Chapter 6 Drives Follow the on the hard drive become fragmented. You may want to...
Compaq Presario Notebook PC User guide - Windows 7
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... 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 essential to record each password you send your information. Passwords can be set . 9 Security Protecting the computer Standard security features provided by the Windows operating...
... 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 essential to record each password you send your information. Passwords can be set . 9 Security Protecting the computer Standard security features provided by the Windows operating...
Compaq Presario Notebook PC User guide - Windows 7
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...C6 sleep state. Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving. Set the following boot options: ● POST hotkey delay (sec.)―Set the delay for : ◦ Notebook Hard Drive ◦ Internal CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ USB Diskette on Key/USB Hard Disk ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ USB Floppy ◦ Network Adapter Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To do this Run a comprehensive self-test on a secondary hard drive. Enable/disable the capacitive button tapping sound. System Configuration menu Select...
...C6 sleep state. Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving. Set the following boot options: ● POST hotkey delay (sec.)―Set the delay for : ◦ Notebook Hard Drive ◦ Internal CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ USB Diskette on Key/USB Hard Disk ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM Drive ◦ USB Floppy ◦ Network Adapter Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To do this Run a comprehensive self-test on a secondary hard drive. Enable/disable the capacitive button tapping sound. System Configuration menu Select...
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... on the HP Web site. If your computer is stored on the system ROM. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. To update the software, follow these steps, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. 11 Software updates Updated versions of the software provided with the hardware devices, and provides for a system BIOS update by identifying...
... on the HP Web site. If your computer is stored on the system ROM. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. To update the software, follow these steps, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. 11 Software updates Updated versions of the software provided with the hardware devices, and provides for a system BIOS update by identifying...
Compaq Presario Notebook PC User guide - Windows 7
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... BIOS update will need this path when you connect your selection to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. The hard drive designation is complete. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Make a note of the path to your hard drive designation. You may need to install the update. Follow any instructions that are ready to access this information to locate...
... BIOS update will need this path when you connect your selection to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. The hard drive designation is complete. Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on the screen. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Make a note of the path to your hard drive designation. You may need to install the update. Follow any instructions that are ready to access this information to locate...
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... model number in the Search box, and then press enter. 3. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your operating system. 5. Click your hard drive. When the list of the device. 104 Chapter 11 Software updates NOTE: In some cases, you may be able to install. 7. When prompted, 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...
... model number in the Search box, and then press enter. 3. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your operating system. 5. Click your hard drive. When the list of the device. 104 Chapter 11 Software updates NOTE: In some cases, you may be able to install. 7. When prompted, 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...
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... bays battery 11, 14 hard drive 11 BIOS, updating 102 Blu-ray Disc playing 46 removing 51 Bluetooth device 15, 21 Bluetooth label 14 boot options 100 boot order 100 button sound 100 buttons power 4 TouchPad right/left 2 C cables LAN 25 USB 81 calibrating battery 68 caps lock light, identifying 3 Card Reader Power Saving 100 CD copying 49 playing 46 removing 51 CD drive 44, 74 Certificate of Authenticity label 14 changing the language of Setup Utility 97 charging batteries 66, 68 checking audio functions 39 compartment, memory module 11 components additional hardware 13...
... bays battery 11, 14 hard drive 11 BIOS, updating 102 Blu-ray Disc playing 46 removing 51 Bluetooth device 15, 21 Bluetooth label 14 boot options 100 boot order 100 button sound 100 buttons power 4 TouchPad right/left 2 C cables LAN 25 USB 81 calibrating battery 68 caps lock light, identifying 3 Card Reader Power Saving 100 CD copying 49 playing 46 removing 51 CD drive 44, 74 Certificate of Authenticity label 14 changing the language of Setup Utility 97 charging batteries 66, 68 checking audio functions 39 compartment, memory module 11 components additional hardware 13...
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...) 9 K keyboard hotkeys, identifying 31 keys action 5 esc 5 fn 5 function 5 navigation 5 Windows applications 5 Windows logo 5 L labels Bluetooth 14 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 14 regulatory 14 service tag 14 wireless certification 14 WLAN 14 LAN Power Saving 100 language support 100 latch, battery release 11 lights AC adapter 8 battery charging 8 caps lock 3 hard drive 9 optical drive 8, 9 power 3 TouchPad 3 webcam 6 wireless 3 local area network (LAN) cable required 25 connecting cable 25 low battery level 67 M Main menu 99 maintenance Disk Cleanup 76 Disk Defragmenter 76 managing...
...) 9 K keyboard hotkeys, identifying 31 keys action 5 esc 5 fn 5 function 5 navigation 5 Windows applications 5 Windows logo 5 L labels Bluetooth 14 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 14 regulatory 14 service tag 14 wireless certification 14 WLAN 14 LAN Power Saving 100 language support 100 latch, battery release 11 lights AC adapter 8 battery charging 8 caps lock 3 hard drive 9 optical drive 8, 9 power 3 TouchPad 3 webcam 6 wireless 3 local area network (LAN) cable required 25 connecting cable 25 low battery level 67 M Main menu 99 maintenance Disk Cleanup 76 Disk Defragmenter 76 managing...
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... battery 66 restore points 109 restoring default settings 98 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 9 rotating TouchPad gestures 29 S scrolling TouchPad gestures 28 secondary hard drive self test 100 security cable slot, identifying 9 Security menu 99 security, wireless 19 selecting TouchPad 27 selecting in Setup Utility 97 serial number, computer 14 service tag 14 setup of WLAN 18 Setup Utility, passwords set in 90 shut down 71 Sleep exiting 60 initiating 60 slots Digital Media 7 memory module 11 security cable 9 software CyberLink PowerDVD 38 Disk Cleanup 76 Disk...
... battery 66 restore points 109 restoring default settings 98 RJ-45 (network) jack, identifying 9 rotating TouchPad gestures 29 S scrolling TouchPad gestures 28 secondary hard drive self test 100 security cable slot, identifying 9 Security menu 99 security, wireless 19 selecting TouchPad 27 selecting in Setup Utility 97 serial number, computer 14 service tag 14 setup of WLAN 18 Setup Utility, passwords set in 90 shut down 71 Sleep exiting 60 initiating 60 slots Digital Media 7 memory module 11 security cable 9 software CyberLink PowerDVD 38 Disk Cleanup 76 Disk...