Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist
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...does not start Count number of a disk drive and fan turning. If there 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 a ... peripherals and do not connect the battery), press the Power button and look for technical assistance Symptom: LEDs glow, but computer fails to the notebook. HP Notebook PCs - Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist Print and use recovery disk to recover the computer to blink or glow, and listen for the...
...does not start Count number of a disk drive and fan turning. If there 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 a ... peripherals and do not connect the battery), press the Power button and look for technical assistance Symptom: LEDs glow, but computer fails to the notebook. HP Notebook PCs - Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist Print and use recovery disk to recover the computer to blink or glow, and listen for the...
Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist
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..., "LEDs glow, fan noise is heard, but display is black." 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...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 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 ...
..., "LEDs glow, fan noise is heard, but display is black." 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...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 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 ...
Getting Started - Windows 7
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.... Resources 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: ● Electrical and mechanical safety information Select Start > Help and... Support > User Guides. - Go to help ● Software, driver, and BIOS (Setup Utility) updates ● Accessories available for the computer ● How to update the software Help and Support ● Operating ...
.... Resources 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: ● Electrical and mechanical safety information Select Start > Help and... Support > User Guides. - Go to help ● Software, driver, and BIOS (Setup Utility) updates ● Accessories available for the computer ● How to update the software Help and Support ● Operating ...
Getting Started - Windows 7
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...+esc (1) and (2) to your Windows operating system and computer, answers to questions, tutorials, and updates to display information about system hardware components and the system BIOS (basic input-output system) version number. The action key feature is enabled at the factory. Using the keyboard 19 Press f1 to open Help and...
...+esc (1) and (2) to your Windows operating system and computer, answers to questions, tutorials, and updates to display information about system hardware components and the system BIOS (basic input-output system) version number. The action key feature is enabled at the factory. Using the keyboard 19 Press f1 to open Help and...
Compaq Presario CQ56 Notebook PC and HP G56 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... options. 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. ●...
... options. 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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... Post Office, Singapore 911507 Please include your computer. or - Go to http://www.hp.com/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...
... Post Office, Singapore 911507 Please include your computer. or - Go to http://www.hp.com/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...
HP Notebook User Guide - SuSE Linux
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... press fn and an action key to activate the assigned function (refer to activate the assigned function. If you disable this key to Setup Utility (BIOS) on the f1 through f12 keys represent the action key functions. 4 Pointing devices and keyboard ● Using the keyboard ● Using the TouchPad Using the...
... press fn and an action key to activate the assigned function (refer to activate the assigned function. If you disable this key to Setup Utility (BIOS) on the f1 through f12 keys represent the action key functions. 4 Pointing devices and keyboard ● Using the keyboard ● Using the TouchPad Using the...
HP Notebook User Guide - SuSE Linux
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..."Press the ESC key for example an Enable/Disable field-use either the arrow keys or f5 and f6. 56 Chapter 12 Setup Utility (BIOS) Using Setup Utility Changing the language of system and extended memory. Use the arrow keys to select a language, and then press enter. 4. Navigating...keys to toggle a field-for Startup Menu" message is displayed, press f10. 12 Setup Utility (BIOS) ● 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. CAUTION: Use ...
..."Press the ESC key for example an Enable/Disable field-use either the arrow keys or f5 and f6. 56 Chapter 12 Setup Utility (BIOS) Using Setup Utility Changing the language of system and extended memory. Use the arrow keys to select a language, and then press enter. 4. Navigating...keys to toggle a field-for Startup Menu" message is displayed, press f10. 12 Setup Utility (BIOS) ● 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. CAUTION: Use ...
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 risks. Passwords...
... ● 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 risks. Passwords...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... Utility Because Setup Utility is displayed, press enter. 5. Use the arrow keys to select a language, and then press enter. 4. 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. CAUTION: Use extreme care when making changes in...
... Utility Because Setup Utility is displayed, press enter. 5. Use the arrow keys to select a language, and then press enter. 4. 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. CAUTION: Use extreme care when making changes in...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... take effect when the computer restarts. Then use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. 56 Chapter 8 Setup Utility (BIOS) Displaying system information 1. System information such as the system time and date, and identification information about the computer is displayed, press enter. 4. Start Setup Utility...
... take effect when the computer restarts. Then use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. 56 Chapter 8 Setup Utility (BIOS) Displaying system information 1. System information such as the system time and date, and identification information about the computer is displayed, press enter. 4. Start Setup Utility...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... 7-Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain. Access the page on the HP Web site. NOTE: If you need this path when you want to install the update. Updating the BIOS Updated versions of the BIOS may need to select the Main menu. To exit Setup Utility, use the ... packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be available on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on your computer to download your hard drive ...
... 7-Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain. Access the page on the HP Web site. NOTE: If you need this path when you want to install the update. Updating the BIOS Updated versions of the BIOS may need to select the Main menu. To exit Setup Utility, use the ... packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be available on the HP Web site that is later than those currently installed on your computer to download your hard drive ...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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... that are displayed, follow these steps: 1. Complete the installation by following the on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. The BIOS installation begins. 5. BIOS installation procedures vary. Windows XP-Open Windows Explorer by selecting Start > Computer. Double-click your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for example... earlier, open the folder on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive. 58 Chapter 8 Setup Utility (BIOS) NOTE: After a message on your hard drive designation.
... that are displayed, follow these steps: 1. Complete the installation by following the on the screen after the download is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. The BIOS installation begins. 5. BIOS installation procedures vary. Windows XP-Open Windows Explorer by selecting Start > Computer. Double-click your hard drive that has an .exe extension (for example... earlier, open the folder on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive. 58 Chapter 8 Setup Utility (BIOS) NOTE: After a message on your hard drive designation.
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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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