Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist
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...problems. Go to start in BIOS mode and run in error message May be able to http://www.hp.com/go/helpandsupport Run HP Support Assistant www.hp.com/go/helpandsupport for latest updates Run Windows Update www.update.microsoft.com for terms in Safe mode to install an update or patch. Search www.microsoft... in error message Search www.hp.com for latest Microsoft updates Run the anti-virus program Do the tasks listed under, "LEDs glow, fan noise is heard, but display is black." Symptom: Computer displays a blue screen or continually restarts Trying to restart the PC after an error message can ...
...problems. Go to start in BIOS mode and run in error message May be able to http://www.hp.com/go/helpandsupport Run HP Support Assistant www.hp.com/go/helpandsupport for latest updates Run Windows Update www.update.microsoft.com for terms in Safe mode to install an update or patch. Search www.microsoft... in error message Search www.hp.com for latest Microsoft updates Run the anti-virus program Do the tasks listed under, "LEDs glow, fan noise is heard, but display is black." Symptom: Computer displays a blue screen or continually restarts Trying to restart the PC after an error message can ...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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...on password 94 Using antivirus software ...95 Using firewall software ...95 Installing critical security updates ...96 Installing an optional security cable ...96 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) Starting Setup Utility ...97 Using Setup Utility ...98 Changing the language of Setup...menu ...100 Security menu ...100 System Configuration menu 101 Diagnostics menu ...101 Appendix B Software updates Updating the BIOS ...103 Determining the BIOS version 103 Downloading a BIOS update 104 Updating programs and drivers ...105 Appendix C Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...107 Backing up ...
...on password 94 Using antivirus software ...95 Using firewall software ...95 Installing critical security updates ...96 Installing an optional security cable ...96 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) Starting Setup Utility ...97 Using Setup Utility ...98 Changing the language of Setup...menu ...100 Security menu ...100 System Configuration menu 101 Diagnostics menu ...101 Appendix B Software updates Updating the BIOS ...103 Determining the BIOS version 103 Downloading a BIOS update 104 Updating programs and drivers ...105 Appendix C Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...107 Backing up ...
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... assigned function (refer to play the previous track of a CD or the previous section of a DVD or a BD Press f6 to Setup Utility (BIOS) on page 97). Press f1 to open Help and Support, which provides information about system hardware components and the system..., automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, system recovery procedures, and links to your Windows operating system and computer, answers to questions, tutorials, and updates to support. Press f4 to switch the screen image among other devices that are using the external VGA video standard. Press and hold f2 to...
... assigned function (refer to play the previous track of a CD or the previous section of a DVD or a BD Press f6 to Setup Utility (BIOS) on page 97). Press f1 to open Help and Support, which provides information about system hardware components and the system..., automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, system recovery procedures, and links to your Windows operating system and computer, answers to questions, tutorials, and updates to support. Press f4 to switch the screen image among other devices that are using the external VGA video standard. Press and hold f2 to...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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...on password Computer viruses Norton Internet Security software Unauthorized access to data ● 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 Unauthorized access to ... use the following features: ● Passwords ● Antivirus software ● Firewall software ● Critical security updates ● Optional security cable NOTE: Security solutions are designed to a Windows user account Unauthorized removal of risks.
...on password Computer viruses Norton Internet Security software Unauthorized access to data ● 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 Unauthorized access to ... use the following features: ● Passwords ● Antivirus software ● Firewall software ● Critical security updates ● Optional security cable NOTE: Security solutions are designed to a Windows user account Unauthorized removal of risks.
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You may be prompted for your computer. Most software and BIOS updates on the computer. Prepare for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site are packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs. NOTE: Windows ... before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Install the updates. 102 Appendix B Software updates Identify your computer is stored on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. To update the software, follow these steps: 1. B Software updates Updated versions of your permission or...
You may be prompted for your computer. Most software and BIOS updates on the computer. Prepare for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site are packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs. NOTE: Windows ... before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Install the updates. 102 Appendix B Software updates Identify your computer is stored on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. To update the software, follow these steps: 1. B Software updates Updated versions of your permission or...
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...) or by turning on the computer, you currently have, and then download and install the new BIOS. Updating the BIOS 103 While the "Press the ESC key for displaying BIOS information: 1. To use Setup Utility for Startup Menu" message is displayed. 3. To exit Setup Utility..., use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on or restarting the computer. Open Setup Utility by opening Setup Utility. If ...
...) or by turning on the computer, you currently have, and then download and install the new BIOS. Updating the BIOS 103 While the "Press the ESC key for displaying BIOS information: 1. To use Setup Utility for Startup Menu" message is displayed. 3. To exit Setup Utility..., use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on or restarting the computer. Open Setup Utility by opening Setup Utility. If ...
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... installed on the screen to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. b. BIOS installation procedures vary. Make a note of the path to install the update. Follow the instructions on your selection to download. 3. Complete the installation by selecting Start... ready to the location on the screen after the BIOS has successfully updated. Access the page on the HP Web site that has an .exe extension (for your hard drive where the BIOS update will need this path when you can delete the ...
... installed on the screen to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. b. BIOS installation procedures vary. Make a note of the path to install the update. Follow the instructions on your selection to download. 3. Complete the installation by selecting Start... ready to the location on the screen after the BIOS has successfully updated. Access the page on the HP Web site that has an .exe extension (for your hard drive where the BIOS update will need this path when you can delete the ...
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.... 4. Click Install now to download the driver and install it later. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. or - If you may be able to install the updated driver. Click your hard drive. If prompted to your operating system. 5.... the file is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an...
.... 4. Click Install now to download the driver and install it later. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. or - If you may be able to install the updated driver. Click your hard drive. If prompted to your operating system. 5.... the file is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an...
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... release latch 54 battery release latch, identifying 8 battery temperature 60 battery, identifying 11 bays battery 8, 12 hard drive 8 BD copying 71 playing 68 removing 73 BIOS, updating 103 Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive 66 Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive 66 Bluetooth device...
... release latch 54 battery release latch, identifying 8 battery temperature 60 battery, identifying 11 bays battery 8, 12 hard drive 8 BD copying 71 playing 68 removing 73 BIOS, updating 103 Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive 66 Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive 66 Bluetooth device...