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...8226; Using Enhanced Video and Dual Monitors • Expanding the Hibernate Partition When Adding RAM • Recovering Software Modem Information • Modem Specifications • Selecting Modem Modes Troubleshooting • Audio Problems • CD-ROM Drive Problems • Display Problems • Hard Disk Drive Problems • Heat Problems • Keyboard, Touch Pad, and Mouse Problems • Infrared Problems • Memory Problems • Modem Problems • PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems • Performance Problems • Port Replicator Problems • Power and Battery...
...8226; Using Enhanced Video and Dual Monitors • Expanding the Hibernate Partition When Adding RAM • Recovering Software Modem Information • Modem Specifications • Selecting Modem Modes Troubleshooting • Audio Problems • CD-ROM Drive Problems • Display Problems • Hard Disk Drive Problems • Heat Problems • Keyboard, Touch Pad, and Mouse Problems • Infrared Problems • Memory Problems • Modem Problems • PC Card (PCMCIA) Problems • Performance Problems • Port Replicator Problems • Power and Battery...
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... Display Device PS/2 Mouse ZV Port Shows the current BIOS version. Sets the date using 24-hour format. Switches between devices during reboot, the system prompts you see the HP logo, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. The settings made in display (LCD), an external display (CRT) if attached, and both. The pointing devices are marked. Floppy disk drive type detected and set automatically. LCD/CRT Enabled Enabled 2 Hard disk drive detected and set take effect immediately. Configuring the Pavilion Notebook with the BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS...
... Display Device PS/2 Mouse ZV Port Shows the current BIOS version. Sets the date using 24-hour format. Switches between devices during reboot, the system prompts you see the HP logo, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. The settings made in display (LCD), an external display (CRT) if attached, and both. The pointing devices are marked. Floppy disk drive type detected and set automatically. LCD/CRT Enabled Enabled 2 Hard disk drive detected and set take effect immediately. Configuring the Pavilion Notebook with the BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS...
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... configured by the BIOS (specified or automatic). Shows the extended memory size. When IrDA port is enabled, sets the hardware to output only, bi-directional, ECP mode, or EPP mode. When ECP mode is required when the computer boots. Default Clear Clear Enabled Power (APM) Menu* PM Control Disables power management, or enables it Default Battery Powered 3 Sets the I /O address and interrupt. Sets whether a user password is enabled, sets the DMA channel. Enabled 640KB Detected automatically. Press ENTER to set . Sets the I /O address. Enables the primary (hard drive...
... configured by the BIOS (specified or automatic). Shows the extended memory size. When IrDA port is enabled, sets the hardware to output only, bi-directional, ECP mode, or EPP mode. When ECP mode is required when the computer boots. Default Clear Clear Enabled Power (APM) Menu* PM Control Disables power management, or enables it Default Battery Powered 3 Sets the I /O address and interrupt. Sets whether a user password is enabled, sets the DMA channel. Enabled 640KB Detected automatically. Press ENTER to set . Sets the I /O address. Enables the primary (hard drive...
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... disk. The BIOS update process resets the configuration settings in the floppy disk drive. 5. Updating the Pavilion Notebook BIOS Hewlett-Packard may be available from HP Customer Care. Restart the computer. 6. Connect the AC adapter to the notebook. 4. When the process is completed, reboot the computer by pressing the system-off button on how to enhance the capabilities of the HP notebook PC Web site at http://www.hp.com/notebook. Remove any BIOS passwords...
... disk. The BIOS update process resets the configuration settings in the floppy disk drive. 5. Updating the Pavilion Notebook BIOS Hewlett-Packard may be available from HP Customer Care. Restart the computer. 6. Connect the AC adapter to the notebook. 4. When the process is completed, reboot the computer by pressing the system-off button on how to enhance the capabilities of the HP notebook PC Web site at http://www.hp.com/notebook. Remove any BIOS passwords...
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... hardware. If you ran the diagnostics from the HP notebook PC Web site (http://www.hp.com/notebook). You can be configured incorrectly in the Support Ticket log file, HPSUPPT.TXT. Run the basic test. Wait until the test has finished. 6. If you used one) and press F3 twice to save system and test information in the BIOS Setup utility. Then remove...
... hardware. If you ran the diagnostics from the HP notebook PC Web site (http://www.hp.com/notebook). You can be configured incorrectly in the Support Ticket log file, HPSUPPT.TXT. Run the basic test. Wait until the test has finished. 6. If you used one) and press F3 twice to save system and test information in the BIOS Setup utility. Then remove...
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... instructions. 3. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2. Select the LynxE tab and use additional video features such as Stretch and Rotation, turning LCD (built-in simultaneous mode, displaying the same screen twice. Double-click Display. 3. Select the Settings tab, choose either in dual mode, effectively expanding your screen real estate, or in display) and CRT (external monitor) on your monitor location. 5. Double-click Display. 3. The LCD monitor that is part of the Pavilion Notebook is the secondary display (Monitor 2). To enable...
... instructions. 3. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2. Select the LynxE tab and use additional video features such as Stretch and Rotation, turning LCD (built-in simultaneous mode, displaying the same screen twice. Double-click Display. 3. Select the Settings tab, choose either in dual mode, effectively expanding your screen real estate, or in display) and CRT (external monitor) on your monitor location. 5. Double-click Display. 3. The LCD monitor that is part of the Pavilion Notebook is the secondary display (Monitor 2). To enable...
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otherwise, you risk losing work in the CD-ROM drive. (If your hard disk. 2. CAUTION: This procedure will format the hard disk drive and erase all the information stored in RAM; After the hard disk drive is formatted, you'll need to the notebook. 4. If you wish to insert the other Recovery CD during the partitioning process. 13. Connect the AC adapter to reinstall any applications and restore backed up all data...
otherwise, you risk losing work in the CD-ROM drive. (If your hard disk. 2. CAUTION: This procedure will format the hard disk drive and erase all the information stored in RAM; After the hard disk drive is formatted, you'll need to the notebook. 4. If you wish to insert the other Recovery CD during the partitioning process. 13. Connect the AC adapter to reinstall any applications and restore backed up all data...
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... complete, reinstall any applications. 1. Choose Recover Operating System. 8. Connect the AC adapter to recover the original Windows 98 operating system and pre-installed software that came with your HP Pavilion Notebook PC. Select the CD-ROM drive as the boot device, and press ENTER. 6. You can find more details about recovering the factory installation of software drivers. Detailed instructions are also located in the CD's root directory. 13 Reboot and, when you begin . The README...
... complete, reinstall any applications. 1. Choose Recover Operating System. 8. Connect the AC adapter to recover the original Windows 98 operating system and pre-installed software that came with your HP Pavilion Notebook PC. Select the CD-ROM drive as the boot device, and press ENTER. 6. You can find more details about recovering the factory installation of software drivers. Detailed instructions are also located in the CD's root directory. 13 Reboot and, when you begin . The README...
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... force the internal modem to certain modulations and connect rates. Click the Connection tab. 5. Click Advanced. 6. The following table indicates the mode value to selecting the modulation, this command allows you can be used for each modulation. In addition to use the +MS command. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2. In the "Extra settings" field, type AT+MS=11 and click OK. The following table lists the other...
... force the internal modem to certain modulations and connect rates. Click the Connection tab. 5. Click Advanced. 6. The following table indicates the mode value to selecting the modulation, this command allows you can be used for each modulation. In addition to use the +MS command. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2. In the "Extra settings" field, type AT+MS=11 and click OK. The following table lists the other...
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..., such as the HP Pavilion Notebook PC Recovery CD. • Press ESC twice during bootup to see if the CD-ROM drive is the first boot device. • If you see the HP logo, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. From the Start menu, shut down ) in the list. 6. Open the Boot menu. The default boot order is • Removable devices • Hard drive • ATAPI CD-ROM drive 4. CD-ROM Drive Problems If you can't boot from a CD when...
..., such as the HP Pavilion Notebook PC Recovery CD. • Press ESC twice during bootup to see if the CD-ROM drive is the first boot device. • If you see the HP logo, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. From the Start menu, shut down ) in the list. 6. Open the Boot menu. The default boot order is • Removable devices • Hard drive • ATAPI CD-ROM drive 4. CD-ROM Drive Problems If you can't boot from a CD when...
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... part of all drivers..." Click Change. 7. Click Advanced. 5. Click Next. 8. Click Close. 12. See Testing the Pavilion Notebook with diagnostics. Click the Monitor tab. 6. Choose "Display a list of the Windows desktop is set the monitor type to Laptop Display Panel (800 x 600). 1. For the model, select Laptop Display Panel (800 x 600) and click Next. 10. See Configuring the Pavilion Notebook with the BIOS Setup Utility. Display Problems If the notebook is on a 12.1" display, instead of 800 x 600. You need...
... part of all drivers..." Click Change. 7. Click Advanced. 5. Click Next. 8. Click Close. 12. See Testing the Pavilion Notebook with diagnostics. Click the Monitor tab. 6. Choose "Display a list of the Windows desktop is set the monitor type to Laptop Display Panel (800 x 600). 1. For the model, select Laptop Display Panel (800 x 600) and click Next. 10. See Configuring the Pavilion Notebook with the BIOS Setup Utility. Display Problems If the notebook is on a 12.1" display, instead of 800 x 600. You need...
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Keyboard, Touch Pad, and Mouse Problems If the touch pad is difficult to Enabled. 5. From the Start menu, shut down the computer before you want to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. Set to control • Customize the touch pad by using the touch pad, you installed any drivers included with Diag Tools. 22 Press F10 to External First. 5. Note: If you attach the scroll mouse. You may also want to go to Enabled in the BIOS; you detach the...
Keyboard, Touch Pad, and Mouse Problems If the touch pad is difficult to Enabled. 5. From the Start menu, shut down the computer before you want to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. Set to control • Customize the touch pad by using the touch pad, you installed any drivers included with Diag Tools. 22 Press F10 to External First. 5. Note: If you attach the scroll mouse. You may also want to go to Enabled in the BIOS; you detach the...
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..., change Parallel Port Mode to Enabled. 5. Reboot your computer. 2. When you have problems with diagnostics. Select Advanced. 4. Select F10 to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. If you see the HP logo, press F2 to save the changed values and continue reboot. You may also want to FIR. 6. Set Mode to test infrared communications with infrared communications • Make sure the infrared light path is enabled: 1. See Testing the Pavilion Notebook...
..., change Parallel Port Mode to Enabled. 5. Reboot your computer. 2. When you have problems with diagnostics. Select Advanced. 4. Select F10 to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. If you see the HP logo, press F2 to save the changed values and continue reboot. You may also want to FIR. 6. Set Mode to test infrared communications with infrared communications • Make sure the infrared light path is enabled: 1. See Testing the Pavilion Notebook...
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... disable this feature to reduce hard disk access. • If the operating time has become shorter and the battery is more than a year or two old, you may need to replace the battery. • Set the display brightness to the lowest comfortable level. • Heavy modem use can affect battery operating time. • PC card use can adjust these settings in the Power Management applet in Control Panel. • If you see the HP...
... disable this feature to reduce hard disk access. • If the operating time has become shorter and the battery is more than a year or two old, you may need to replace the battery. • Set the display brightness to the lowest comfortable level. • Heavy modem use can affect battery operating time. • PC card use can adjust these settings in the Power Management applet in Control Panel. • If you see the HP...
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... System. 3. Click the Device Manager tab. 4. If the USB port is Enabled. • If you suspend and resume, reboot the computer to see the HP logo, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. Serial, Parallel, and USB Problems If a serial mouse doesn't work properly • In Windows Help use the Modem Troubleshooter. • Check the port connection (it may be loose). • Check settings in this hardware profile." From the Start menu, shut down , then...
... System. 3. Click the Device Manager tab. 4. If the USB port is Enabled. • If you suspend and resume, reboot the computer to see the HP logo, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility. 3. Serial, Parallel, and USB Problems If a serial mouse doesn't work properly • In Windows Help use the Modem Troubleshooter. • Check the port connection (it may be loose). • Check settings in this hardware profile." From the Start menu, shut down , then...
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... battery. The default boot order is not option 1, use the arrow keys to select Removable Devices. 5. Press F6 to move up (or F5 to move down , then restart the computer. 2. If the notebook doesn't boot from the floppy disk drive Check the boot order in the list. 6. From the Start menu, shut down ) in the BIOS Setup utility. 1. Startup Problems If the notebook doesn't respond at turn-on • Connect the AC adapter. • Press the blue power button...
... battery. The default boot order is not option 1, use the arrow keys to select Removable Devices. 5. Press F6 to move up (or F5 to move down , then restart the computer. 2. If the notebook doesn't boot from the floppy disk drive Check the boot order in the list. 6. From the Start menu, shut down ) in the BIOS Setup utility. 1. Startup Problems If the notebook doesn't respond at turn-on • Connect the AC adapter. • Press the blue power button...
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... microphone. Built-in 2.1 hours. HP Pavilion Notebook PC Hardware Specifications Physical Attributes Processor and Bus Architecture Graphics Power Storage RAM Audio System Keyboard and Pointing Device Modem Input/Output Expandability Size: 311mm×249mm×42mm (12.24"×9.80"×1.64") closed. Two slots for lower PC Card slot (Windows 95 and Windows 98 only). Embedded numeric keypad. 12 function (Fn) keys. PS/2 keyboard/mouse port. ZV port audio interface. 87/88-key touch-type keyboard...
... microphone. Built-in 2.1 hours. HP Pavilion Notebook PC Hardware Specifications Physical Attributes Processor and Bus Architecture Graphics Power Storage RAM Audio System Keyboard and Pointing Device Modem Input/Output Expandability Size: 311mm×249mm×42mm (12.24"×9.80"×1.64") closed. Two slots for lower PC Card slot (Windows 95 and Windows 98 only). Embedded numeric keypad. 12 function (Fn) keys. PS/2 keyboard/mouse port. ZV port audio interface. 87/88-key touch-type keyboard...
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Power management. Microsoft Money. Online documentation. Electronic registration. Centralized worldwide BIOS and driver update service. Operating humidity: 20 to 95 ºF). Audio: ESS M-2EM. eFax. Kensington Microsaver lock slot. Keyboard controller: National PC87570. Microsoft Works (including CD). HP diagnostic tests. Operating temperature: 5 to 35 ºC (41 to 80 percent RH. Software Security Features Environmental Limits Major ICs Microsoft Windows 98. VirusScan. User and supervisor passwords. Super I/O: National 97338. 37 Storage...
Power management. Microsoft Money. Online documentation. Electronic registration. Centralized worldwide BIOS and driver update service. Operating humidity: 20 to 95 ºF). Audio: ESS M-2EM. eFax. Kensington Microsaver lock slot. Keyboard controller: National PC87570. Microsoft Works (including CD). HP diagnostic tests. Operating temperature: 5 to 35 ºC (41 to 80 percent RH. Software Security Features Environmental Limits Major ICs Microsoft Windows 98. VirusScan. User and supervisor passwords. Super I/O: National 97338. 37 Storage...
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... operating systems, drivers, and BIOS setup settings may change some of the entries. To see other, nondefault possibilities, refer to the BIOS Setup utility, which lists port and audio device configurations in ACPI mode) PCI IRQ (shared by the Pavilion Notebook BIOS. CFFFF D0000 - FFFFF System memory Video Video BIOS Free (valid uses: upper memory blocks (UMBs) or PC Card memory windows) System BIOS System Input/Output Addresses (100-3FF) 170-177 Internal CD-ROM drive (secondary IDE controller) 1F0-1F7 Internal hard disk drive (primary IDE controller...
... operating systems, drivers, and BIOS setup settings may change some of the entries. To see other, nondefault possibilities, refer to the BIOS Setup utility, which lists port and audio device configurations in ACPI mode) PCI IRQ (shared by the Pavilion Notebook BIOS. CFFFF D0000 - FFFFF System memory Video Video BIOS Free (valid uses: upper memory blocks (UMBs) or PC Card memory windows) System BIOS System Input/Output Addresses (100-3FF) 170-177 Internal CD-ROM drive (secondary IDE controller) 1F0-1F7 Internal hard disk drive (primary IDE controller...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... Manager Technology. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for lower power consumption on computer systems equipped with Serial ATA hard disk drives. Page 6 The Intel Matrix Storage Technology solution technology provides improved performance and reliability, as well as support for notebook PC models that could affect hard disk drive performance and reliability. Procedures for adding SATA drivers to RIS (Remote Installation Service) installation...
... Manager Technology. Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver HP offers the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver for lower power consumption on computer systems equipped with Serial ATA hard disk drives. Page 6 The Intel Matrix Storage Technology solution technology provides improved performance and reliability, as well as support for notebook PC models that could affect hard disk drive performance and reliability. Procedures for adding SATA drivers to RIS (Remote Installation Service) installation...