HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7
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9 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics 60 Using Setup Utility ...60 Starting Setup Utility ...60 Changing the language of Setup Utility 60 Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility 61 Displaying system information 61 Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility 62 Exiting Setup Utility ...62 Updating the BIOS ...62 Determining the BIOS version 62 Downloading a BIOS update 63 Using System Diagnostics ...64 Appendix A Traveling with the computer ...65 Appendix B Troubleshooting resources ...67 Appendix C Electrostatic Discharge ...68 Index ...69 ix
9 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics 60 Using Setup Utility ...60 Starting Setup Utility ...60 Changing the language of Setup Utility 60 Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility 61 Displaying system information 61 Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility 62 Exiting Setup Utility ...62 Updating the BIOS ...62 Determining the BIOS version 62 Downloading a BIOS update 63 Using System Diagnostics ...64 Appendix A Traveling with the computer ...65 Appendix B Troubleshooting resources ...67 Appendix C Electrostatic Discharge ...68 Index ...69 ix
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... computer. Passwords can protect your personal settings and data from a variety of the computer Computer viruses Unauthorized access to data Unauthorized access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other system identification information Ongoing or future threats to the computer Unauthorized access to secure your computer information. Computer risk Unauthorized use of...
... computer. Passwords can protect your personal settings and data from a variety of the computer Computer viruses Unauthorized access to data Unauthorized access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other system identification information Ongoing or future threats to the computer Unauthorized access to secure your computer information. Computer risk Unauthorized use of...
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Errors can be used with your change takes effect immediately. 60 Chapter 9 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Start Setup Utility. 2. Use the arrow keys to enter Setup Utility. When a confirmation prompt with Setup Utility only if USB legacy ... Utility NOTE: An external keyboard or mouse connected to select a language, and then press enter. 4. 9 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics 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, and then press esc while...
Errors can be used with your change takes effect immediately. 60 Chapter 9 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Start Setup Utility. 2. Use the arrow keys to enter Setup Utility. When a confirmation prompt with Setup Utility only if USB legacy ... Utility NOTE: An external keyboard or mouse connected to select a language, and then press enter. 4. 9 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics 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, and then press esc while...
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... To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the factory, follow the on the HP Web site. Turn on the computer, ...you restore the factory settings. Most BIOS updates on -screen instructions. 5. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes...
... To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the factory, follow the on the HP Web site. Turn on the computer, ...you restore the factory settings. Most BIOS updates on -screen instructions. 5. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes...
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..., docked in the lower-left corner of the path to install the update. Windows 7-Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain. Identify the BIOS update that are displayed, follow these steps: 1. Follow the on-screen instructions to download your selection to an optional power source. Use a pointing... device or the arrow keys to reliable external power using Setup Utility. 1. or - Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the date, name, or other identifier. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation....
..., docked in the lower-left corner of the path to install the update. Windows 7-Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain. Identify the BIOS update that are displayed, follow these steps: 1. Follow the on-screen instructions to download your selection to an optional power source. Use a pointing... device or the arrow keys to reliable external power using Setup Utility. 1. or - Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the date, name, or other identifier. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation....
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...intermittent problems that the start System Diagnostics: 1. If the battery fails the test, contact HP support to determine if the computer hardware is running, press esc. 64 Chapter 9 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics NOTE: If you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard... drive. The BIOS installation begins. 5. The following the on or restart the computer. Turn on -screen instructions....
...intermittent problems that the start System Diagnostics: 1. If the battery fails the test, contact HP support to determine if the computer hardware is running, press esc. 64 Chapter 9 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics NOTE: If you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard... drive. The BIOS installation begins. 5. The following the on or restart the computer. Turn on -screen instructions....
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... charge 26 disposing 28 low battery levels 26 replacing 28 storing 28 Battery Check 26 battery information, finding 25 battery power 25 battery temperature 28 BIOS determining version 62 downloading an update 63 updating 62 Bluetooth device 2, 9 buttons media 15 power 21 volume 16 wireless 3 C cables 1394 40 eSATA 41 USB...
... charge 26 disposing 28 low battery levels 26 replacing 28 storing 28 Battery Check 26 battery information, finding 25 battery power 25 battery temperature 28 BIOS determining version 62 downloading an update 63 updating 62 Bluetooth device 2, 9 buttons media 15 power 21 volume 16 wireless 3 C cables 1394 40 eSATA 41 USB...
Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist
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...61623; Remove memory modules and replace one-at-a-time. Remove and reseat hard drive. If possible, turn on power, press F10 to enter BIOS mode, and run Memory Test and Hard Drive Test. On newer notebooks, turn on power, press Esc to enter UEFI mode, and run Memory...LEDs to blink or glow, and listen for the sound of blinking LEDs or beeping tones to help with diagnostics testing. Contact HP for at the notebook, contact HP to purchase a replacement battery or AC adapter. Symptom 3: LEDs glow, fan noise may be heard briefly, display remains black, and ...
...61623; Remove memory modules and replace one-at-a-time. Remove and reseat hard drive. If possible, turn on power, press F10 to enter BIOS mode, and run Memory Test and Hard Drive Test. On newer notebooks, turn on power, press Esc to enter UEFI mode, and run Memory...LEDs to blink or glow, and listen for the sound of blinking LEDs or beeping tones to help with diagnostics testing. Contact HP for at the notebook, contact HP to purchase a replacement battery or AC adapter. Symptom 3: LEDs glow, fan noise may be heard briefly, display remains black, and ...
Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist
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... can usually bypass the error and continue to run the notebook in Safe mode to install an updated BIOS or driver. Search www.microsoft.com for terms in error message. Search www.hp.com for terms in error message. If possible, turn on system failure to original condition....during startup or boot Search www.microsoft.com for terms in error message. Search www.hp.com for terms in error message. If possible, turn on power, press F10 to enter BIOS mode, and run diagnostic Memory test and Hard Drive test. If possible, turn on power,...
... can usually bypass the error and continue to run the notebook in Safe mode to install an updated BIOS or driver. Search www.microsoft.com for terms in error message. Search www.hp.com for terms in error message. If possible, turn on system failure to original condition....during startup or boot Search www.microsoft.com for terms in error message. Search www.hp.com for terms in error message. If possible, turn on power, press F10 to enter BIOS mode, and run diagnostic Memory test and Hard Drive test. If possible, turn on power,...
Getting Started Compaq Notebook - Windows 7
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...wireless network specifications Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides. ● How to contact customer support ● Computer specifications HP Notebook Reference Guide ● Power management features To access this guide: ● Battery disposal information Select Start > Help and Support... Help and Support, select Start > Help and ● Software, driver, and BIOS updates Support. ● Troubleshooting tools NOTE: For country- Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Documentation. 2 Chapter 1 Welcome Finding information The computer comes with several resources to ...
...wireless network specifications Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides. ● How to contact customer support ● Computer specifications HP Notebook Reference Guide ● Power management features To access this guide: ● Battery disposal information Select Start > Help and Support... Help and Support, select Start > Help and ● Software, driver, and BIOS updates Support. ● Troubleshooting tools NOTE: For country- Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Documentation. 2 Chapter 1 Welcome Finding information The computer comes with several resources to ...
Compaq Presario CQ57 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...59 Display assembly ...60 System board ...67 RTC battery ...70 Fan/heat sink assembly 72 Processor ...77 5 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics 79 Using Setup Utility ...79 Starting Setup Utility 79 Changing the language of Setup Utility 79 Navigating and ...Utility 80 Displaying system information 80 Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility 81 Exiting Setup Utility 81 Updating the BIOS 81 Determining the BIOS version 82 Downloading a BIOS update 82 Using System Diagnostics ...83 6 Specifications ...84 Computer specifications ...84 15.6-inch display specifications 85...
...59 Display assembly ...60 System board ...67 RTC battery ...70 Fan/heat sink assembly 72 Processor ...77 5 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics 79 Using Setup Utility ...79 Starting Setup Utility 79 Changing the language of Setup Utility 79 Navigating and ...Utility 80 Displaying system information 80 Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility 81 Exiting Setup Utility 81 Updating the BIOS 81 Determining the BIOS version 82 Downloading a BIOS update 82 Using System Diagnostics ...83 6 Specifications ...84 Computer specifications ...84 15.6-inch display specifications 85...
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... change and exit Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select a language, and then press enter. 4. 5 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics 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, and then press esc while...
... change and exit Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select a language, and then press enter. 4. 5 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics 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, and then press esc while...
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... in Setup Utility. 2. Use the tab key and the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. 80 Chapter 5 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Select the Main menu. Press f10 to select File > Save Changes and Exit, and then press enter. To exit Setup Utility menus...
... in Setup Utility. 2. Use the tab key and the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. 80 Chapter 5 Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Select the Main menu. Press f10 to select File > Save Changes and Exit, and then press enter. To exit Setup Utility menus...
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...then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the factory, follow the on the HP Web site. Most BIOS updates on the HP Web site are not visible, press esc to return to the menu display. To return all settings in the lower-left corner... of the screen, and then follow these steps: 1. Updating the BIOS Updated versions of the screen. 2. Restoring factory settings in compressed files called ...
...then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the factory, follow the on the HP Web site. Most BIOS updates on the HP Web site are not visible, press esc to return to the menu display. To return all settings in the lower-left corner... of the screen, and then follow these steps: 1. Updating the BIOS Updated versions of the screen. 2. Restoring factory settings in compressed files called ...
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... administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. Windows 7-Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. b. You will need to access this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to your computer and access the... BIOS update you are ready to download. 3. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn +esc (if you want to install the update....
... administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. Windows 7-Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain. Make a note of the system BIOS currently installed. b. You will need to access this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to your computer and access the... BIOS update you are ready to download. 3. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn +esc (if you want to install the update....
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...a good sector. ● Memory test-This test analyzes the physical condition of the battery. If the battery fails the test, contact HP support to determine if the computer hardware is running, press esc. NOTE: If you can also view system information and error logs in ... replacement battery. While the "Press the ESC key for example, filename.exe). Windows XP-Open Windows Explorer by selecting Start > Computer. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Using System Diagnostics 83 Turn on the screen after the download is displayed in System Diagnostics: ● Start-up test-This...
...a good sector. ● Memory test-This test analyzes the physical condition of the battery. If the battery fails the test, contact HP support to determine if the computer hardware is running, press esc. NOTE: If you can also view system information and error logs in ... replacement battery. While the "Press the ESC key for example, filename.exe). Windows XP-Open Windows Explorer by selecting Start > Computer. The BIOS installation begins. 5. Using System Diagnostics 83 Turn on the screen after the download is displayed in System Diagnostics: ● Start-up test-This...
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... security, product description 3 serial number 13, 33 service considerations cables 28 connectors 28 plastic parts 28 service tag 13, 33 serviceability, product description 4 Setup Utility (BIOS) 79 Speaker Kit, spare part number 17, 27, 58 speakers removal 58 spare part number 17, 27, 58 specifications computer 84 display 85 hard drive...
... security, product description 3 serial number 13, 33 service considerations cables 28 connectors 28 plastic parts 28 service tag 13, 33 serviceability, product description 4 Setup Utility (BIOS) 79 Speaker Kit, spare part number 17, 27, 58 speakers removal 58 spare part number 17, 27, 58 specifications computer 84 display 85 hard drive...