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... connector cable 4-26 Video fan/heat sink assembly 4-27 System board 4-29 Display assembly 4-33 5 Setup Utility (BIOS) Starting Setup Utility 5-1 Using Setup Utility 5-1 Changing the language of Setup Utility 5-1 Navigating and selecting in Setup ...Utility 5-3 Setup Utility menus 5-3 Main menu 5-3 Security menu 5-3 System Configuration menu 5-4 Diagnostics menu 5-4 Updating the BIOS 5-5 Updating the BIOS 5-5 6 Specifications Computer specifications 6-1 15.6-in display specifications 6-2 Hard drive specifications 6-3 9.5-mm, 2.5-in hard drive 6-3 8.0-mm, 1.8-in hard drive ...
... connector cable 4-26 Video fan/heat sink assembly 4-27 System board 4-29 Display assembly 4-33 5 Setup Utility (BIOS) Starting Setup Utility 5-1 Using Setup Utility 5-1 Changing the language of Setup Utility 5-1 Navigating and selecting in Setup ...Utility 5-3 Setup Utility menus 5-3 Main menu 5-3 Security menu 5-3 System Configuration menu 5-4 Diagnostics menu 5-4 Updating the BIOS 5-5 Updating the BIOS 5-5 6 Specifications Computer specifications 6-1 15.6-in display specifications 6-2 Hard drive specifications 6-3 9.5-mm, 2.5-in hard drive 6-3 8.0-mm, 1.8-in hard drive ...
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... your change and exit Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select System Configuration > Language, and then press enter. 3. Maintenance and Service Guide 5-1 5 Setup Utility (BIOS) Starting Setup Utility Setup Utility is a ROM-based information and customization utility that can be used even when your language selected is displayed, press enter...
... your change and exit Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select System Configuration > Language, and then press enter. 3. Maintenance and Service Guide 5-1 5 Setup Utility (BIOS) Starting Setup Utility Setup Utility is a ROM-based information and customization utility that can be used even when your language selected is displayed, press enter...
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... settings go into effect when the computer restarts. ✎ Your password, security, and language settings are by turning on or restarting the computer. Setup Utility (BIOS) Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to display system information in a list or to toggle a field, for Startup Menu message...
... settings go into effect when the computer restarts. ✎ Your password, security, and language settings are by turning on or restarting the computer. Setup Utility (BIOS) Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility The following procedure explains how to display system information in a list or to toggle a field, for Startup Menu message...
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Enter, change , or delete an administrator password. 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 are not ... change the system time and date. ■ View identification information about the computer. ■ View specification information, such as processor information, memory size, and system BIOS. Then use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter. ■ To exit Setup Utility without saving changes. ■ To...
Enter, change , or delete an administrator password. 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 are not ... change the system time and date. ■ View identification information about the computer. ■ View specification information, such as processor information, memory size, and system BIOS. Then use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter. ■ To exit Setup Utility without saving changes. ■ To...
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...options: ■ POST Hot Key Delay (sec.)-Set the delay for the user to press hotkeys in intervals of 5 seconds each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20). ■ IOS: ❐ Enable/disable IOS. ❐ Set the delay for the user to start Windows in intervals of 5 seconds each (0, ... ❐ Network adapter To do this Run a comprehensive self-test on . Run a diagnostic test on the secondary hard drive. Setup Utility (BIOS) System Configuration menu Select Language Support Virtualization Technology (select models only) Fan Always On Fast Charge Mode Action Key Mode Boot Options Diagnostics menu Select...
...options: ■ POST Hot Key Delay (sec.)-Set the delay for the user to press hotkeys in intervals of 5 seconds each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20). ■ IOS: ❐ Enable/disable IOS. ❐ Set the delay for the user to start Windows in intervals of 5 seconds each (0, ... ❐ Network adapter To do this Run a comprehensive self-test on . Run a diagnostic test on the secondary hard drive. Setup Utility (BIOS) System Configuration menu Select Language Support Virtualization Technology (select models only) Fan Always On Fast Charge Mode Action Key Mode Boot Options Diagnostics menu Select...
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... the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. 2. Updating the BIOS Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on the computer, you are packaged in Windows) or by turning on the HP Web site. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System...
... the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. 2. Updating the BIOS Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on the computer, you are packaged in Windows) or by turning on the HP Web site. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System...
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...a. Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. b. Double-click the file that is running on the HP Web site that provides software for example, filename.exe). BIOS installation procedures vary. Open Windows Explorer by unplugging the power cord from the computer by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Identify ... before installing any device, cable, or cord. Make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive where the BIOS update will need this path when you want to the hard drive. Follow the instructions on the screen after it has been downloaded to...
...a. Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. b. Double-click the file that is running on the HP Web site that provides software for example, filename.exe). BIOS installation procedures vary. Open Windows Explorer by unplugging the power cord from the computer by selecting Start > Computer. 2. Identify ... before installing any device, cable, or cord. Make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive where the BIOS update will need this path when you want to the hard drive. Follow the instructions on the screen after it has been downloaded to...
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... address 00000000-0009FFFF 000A0000-000BFFFF 000C0000-000CFFFF 000E8000-000FFFFF 00100000-XFFFFFFF (X+1)0000000-FEDFFFFF FED00000-FED003FF FEE01000-FFFFFFFF Specifications System function Base memory Video memory Video BIOS System BIOS Extended memory (based on memory installed) PCI bus High-precision event timer PCI bus Maintenance and Service Guide 6-7
... address 00000000-0009FFFF 000A0000-000BFFFF 000C0000-000CFFFF 000E8000-000FFFFF 00100000-XFFFFFFF (X+1)0000000-FEDFFFFF FED00000-FED003FF FEE01000-FFFFFFFF Specifications System function Base memory Video memory Video BIOS System BIOS Extended memory (based on memory installed) PCI bus High-precision event timer PCI bus Maintenance and Service Guide 6-7
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... 2-9 B base enclosure, spare part numbers 3-8, 3-17 battery removal 4-7 spare part numbers 3-8, 3-16, 3-18, 4-7 battery bay 2-10 battery light 2-8 battery lock 2-10 battery release latch 2-10 BIOS determining the version 5-5 downloading an update 5-6 updating 5-5 Bluetooth module removal 4-35 spare part number 3-10, 3-14, 4-35 Bluetooth module cable removal 4-39 spare part number...
... 2-9 B base enclosure, spare part numbers 3-8, 3-17 battery removal 4-7 spare part numbers 3-8, 3-16, 3-18, 4-7 battery bay 2-10 battery light 2-8 battery lock 2-10 battery release latch 2-10 BIOS determining the version 5-5 downloading an update 5-6 updating 5-5 Bluetooth module removal 4-35 spare part number 3-10, 3-14, 4-35 Bluetooth module cable removal 4-39 spare part number...
HP Envy 15 User Guide - Windows 7
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......80 Using firewall software ...81 Installing critical security updates ...82 Installing an optional security cable ...83 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) Starting Setup Utility ...84 Using Setup Utility ...85 Changing the language of Setup Utility 85 Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility......87 Main menu ...87 Security menu ...87 System Configuration menu 87 Diagnostics menu ...88 Updating the BIOS ...89 Updating the BIOS ...89 Determining the BIOS version 89 Downloading a BIOS update 89 Appendix B Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...92 Backing up your information ...93 Using...
......80 Using firewall software ...81 Installing critical security updates ...82 Installing an optional security cable ...83 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) Starting Setup Utility ...84 Using Setup Utility ...85 Changing the language of Setup Utility 85 Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility......87 Main menu ...87 Security menu ...87 System Configuration menu 87 Diagnostics menu ...88 Updating the BIOS ...89 Updating the BIOS ...89 Determining the BIOS version 89 Downloading a BIOS update 89 Appendix B Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...92 Backing up your information ...93 Using...
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Refer to Setup Utility (BIOS) on the keyboard. For example, if a monitor is enabled at the factory. Using the action keys Action keys are customized actions that are assigned to .... Increases the screen brightness level incrementally when you hold down this key. Decreases speaker sound incrementally when you hold down this feature in Setup Utility (BIOS) and revert back to activate the assigned function. Most external monitors receive video information from the computer. Plays the next track of an audio CD...
Refer to Setup Utility (BIOS) on the keyboard. For example, if a monitor is enabled at the factory. Using the action keys Action keys are customized actions that are assigned to .... Increases the screen brightness level incrementally when you hold down this key. Decreases speaker sound incrementally when you hold down this feature in Setup Utility (BIOS) and revert back to activate the assigned function. Most external monitors receive video information from the computer. Plays the next track of an audio CD...
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... use a hotkey command, follow either the esc key (2), or the b key (3). Hotkey fn+esc fn+b Description Displays information about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number. Using the hotkeys Hotkeys are combinations of the fn key (1) and either of these steps: ● Briefly press the fn key, and then...
... use a hotkey command, follow either the esc key (2), or the b key (3). Hotkey fn+esc fn+b Description Displays information about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number. Using the hotkeys Hotkeys are combinations of the fn key (1) and either of these steps: ● Briefly press the fn key, and then...
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...accessory battery will charge to 90 percent before the primary battery discharges. ● When the accessory battery is transferred to Setup Utility (BIOS) on page 84 for additional information. ● When the accessory battery reaches a critical battery level, battery power is removed from...under the following conditions: ● When battery charge displays seem inaccurate ● When you observe a significant change in Setup Utility (BIOS). If Fast Charge Mode is then switched to 100 percent. Lift the accessory battery from the computer, battery power is transferred to ...
...accessory battery will charge to 90 percent before the primary battery discharges. ● When the accessory battery is transferred to Setup Utility (BIOS) on page 84 for additional information. ● When the accessory battery reaches a critical battery level, battery power is removed from...under the following conditions: ● When battery charge displays seem inaccurate ● When you observe a significant change in Setup Utility (BIOS). If Fast Charge Mode is then switched to 100 percent. Lift the accessory battery from the computer, battery power is transferred to ...
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... ● Power-on password Computer viruses Unauthorized access to data Norton Internet Security software ● Firewall software ● Windows updates Unauthorized access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other Administrator password system identification information Ongoing or future threats to a Windows user account User password Unauthorized removal of risks. 9 Security Protecting the...
... ● Power-on password Computer viruses Unauthorized access to data Norton Internet Security software ● Firewall software ● Windows updates Unauthorized access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other Administrator password system identification information Ongoing or future threats to a Windows user account User password Unauthorized removal of risks. 9 Security Protecting the...
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...in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. 2. Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. 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 f10. 84 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - While...
...in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. 2. Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. 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 f10. 84 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. - While...
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... exit Setup Utility without changing any settings, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. 86 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) If Setup Utility is already running , begin at step 1. If Setup Utility is not open , begin at step 2. 1. NOTE: Your password, security, and language settings...
... exit Setup Utility without changing any settings, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. 86 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) If Setup Utility is already running , begin at step 1. If Setup Utility is not open , begin at step 2. 1. NOTE: Your password, security, and language settings...
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...disable the Action Key Mode. Setup Utility menus 87 Setup Utility menus The menu tables in intervals of 5 seconds each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20) ● Floppy Boot―Enable/disable boot from diskette. Main menu Select System information To do this Enter, change, or ...date. ● View identification information about the computer. ● View specification information, such as processor information, memory size, and system BIOS. When enabled, the computer fan will always be supported by your computer. Security menu Select Administrator password Power-On Password To do this...
...disable the Action Key Mode. Setup Utility menus 87 Setup Utility menus The menu tables in intervals of 5 seconds each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20) ● Floppy Boot―Enable/disable boot from diskette. Main menu Select System information To do this Enter, change, or ...date. ● View identification information about the computer. ● View specification information, such as processor information, memory size, and system BIOS. When enabled, the computer fan will always be supported by your computer. Security menu Select Administrator password Power-On Password To do this...
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... Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To do this Run a comprehensive self-test on the system memory. 88 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) Run a comprehensive self-test on the secondary hard drive.
... Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To do this Run a comprehensive self-test on the system memory. 88 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) Run a comprehensive self-test on the secondary hard drive.
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... CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is displayed in Windows) or by turning on the HP Web site. Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting...by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. Most BIOS updates on battery power, docked in compressed files called SoftPaqs. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other system information is running on the HP Web site are already in the lower-left corner of the...
... CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer is displayed in Windows) or by turning on the HP Web site. Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting...by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. Most BIOS updates on battery power, docked in compressed files called SoftPaqs. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other system information is running on the HP Web site are already in the lower-left corner of the...
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... the instructions on the screen after it has been downloaded to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. Follow any instructions that are displayed on the screen to identify your hard... drive designation. Double-click the file that provides software for example, filename.exe). If no instructions are ready to the location on the HP Web site that has an.exe extension (for your hard drive. b. Make a note of the path to install the update. Using ...
... the instructions on the screen after it has been downloaded to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. Follow any instructions that are displayed on the screen to identify your hard... drive designation. Double-click the file that provides software for example, filename.exe). If no instructions are ready to the location on the HP Web site that has an.exe extension (for your hard drive. b. Make a note of the path to install the update. Using ...