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Connector issues It is not detected by the BIOS or operating system may actually be run. Software issues Some hard drive performance problems appear to... The SSD drive is no longer recognized by software issues. In the event of an issue with an SSD, the HP Diagnostics should be caused by the notebook. You receive an error message during Power On Self-Test (POST) that extends...sections summarize some of hard drive failures. These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more .
Connector issues It is not detected by the BIOS or operating system may actually be run. Software issues Some hard drive performance problems appear to... The SSD drive is no longer recognized by software issues. In the event of an issue with an SSD, the HP Diagnostics should be caused by the notebook. You receive an error message during Power On Self-Test (POST) that extends...sections summarize some of hard drive failures. These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more .
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...HDD firmware updates or other HDD related product drivers for your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us /en/support.html to download the latest BIOS for your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us/en/support-drivers.html Page 5 This diagnostic routine detects any time by pressing ...but it does not harm or in either of damage. attribute checking automatically runs. If a fault is available through the commercial notebook system BIOS. Note: The diagnostics may be aborted at the following steps: Runs the short/basic test. See the UEFI section below to install the...
...HDD firmware updates or other HDD related product drivers for your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us /en/support.html to download the latest BIOS for your product and OS: http://www8.hp.com/us/en/support-drivers.html Page 5 This diagnostic routine detects any time by pressing ...but it does not harm or in either of damage. attribute checking automatically runs. If a fault is available through the commercial notebook system BIOS. Note: The diagnostics may be aborted at the following steps: Runs the short/basic test. See the UEFI section below to install the...
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... backwards-compatibility by using Advanced Format drives to optimize performance. eight times larger than current drive technology. Client Management Interface HP has integrated SMART health monitoring into our management console portfolio. For example, adjust the power management settings if you may be...sector size is important to the Maintenance and Service guide for your computer. For more information, refer to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your computer. Hard Drive Mounting Bracket Be sure the hard drive is moving Advanced Format ...
... backwards-compatibility by using Advanced Format drives to optimize performance. eight times larger than current drive technology. Client Management Interface HP has integrated SMART health monitoring into our management console portfolio. For example, adjust the power management settings if you may be...sector size is important to the Maintenance and Service guide for your computer. For more information, refer to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your computer. Hard Drive Mounting Bracket Be sure the hard drive is moving Advanced Format ...
User Guide - Ubuntu
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...computer and information 35 Protecting the computer ...35 Using passwords ...35 Setting passwords in the operating system 36 Setting passwords in Setup Utility (BIOS 36 Managing an administrator password 37 Entering an administrator password 37 Managing a power-on password 37 Entering a power-on password 37 Using ...network ...38 Backing up your software applications and information 39 Using an optional security cable lock 39 9 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics 40 Starting Setup Utility ...40 Using Setup Utility ...40 Changing the language of Setup Utility 40 vii
...computer and information 35 Protecting the computer ...35 Using passwords ...35 Setting passwords in the operating system 36 Setting passwords in Setup Utility (BIOS 36 Managing an administrator password 37 Entering an administrator password 37 Managing a power-on password 37 Entering a power-on password 37 Using ...network ...38 Backing up your software applications and information 39 Using an optional security cable lock 39 9 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics 40 Starting Setup Utility ...40 Using Setup Utility ...40 Changing the language of Setup Utility 40 vii
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... in Setup Utility 40 Displaying system information 41 Restoring factory default settings in Setup Utility 41 Exiting Setup Utility ...41 Updating the BIOS ...41 Determining the BIOS version 41 Downloading a BIOS update 42 Using System Diagnostics ...43 10 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ...44 Performing a system recovery ...44 Creating the restore DVDs 44...
... in Setup Utility 40 Displaying system information 41 Restoring factory default settings in Setup Utility 41 Exiting Setup Utility ...41 Updating the BIOS ...41 Determining the BIOS version 41 Downloading a BIOS update 42 Using System Diagnostics ...43 10 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ...44 Performing a system recovery ...44 Creating the restore DVDs 44...
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... mouse. The icons on the f1 through f4, and f6 through f12 keys illustrate the assigned function for instructions on opening Setup Utility (BIOS), and then follow the instructions at the bottom of the screen. CAUTION: Use extreme care when making changes in the table below. Errors...System Settings. 2. The action key feature is enabled at the far right of the USB ports on the computer. See Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics on -screen functions similar to do common tasks. f2 Decreases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold down ...
... mouse. The icons on the f1 through f4, and f6 through f12 keys illustrate the assigned function for instructions on opening Setup Utility (BIOS), and then follow the instructions at the bottom of the screen. CAUTION: Use extreme care when making changes in the table below. Errors...System Settings. 2. The action key feature is enabled at the far right of the USB ports on the computer. See Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics on -screen functions similar to do common tasks. f2 Decreases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold down ...
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... , entered, changed , or deleted. *For details about each time you cannot turn on or restart the computer, or exit Hibernation. Setting passwords in Setup Utility (BIOS) Setup Utility passwords Administrator password* Function ● Protects access to the following topics. 36 Chapter 8 Securing your computer and information Power-on password* CAUTION: If...
... , entered, changed , or deleted. *For details about each time you cannot turn on or restart the computer, or exit Hibernation. Setting passwords in Setup Utility (BIOS) Setup Utility passwords Administrator password* Function ● Protects access to the following topics. 36 Chapter 8 Securing your computer and information Power-on password* CAUTION: If...
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... To choose an item in a list or to toggle a field-for Startup Menu" message is open, press f1. 40 Chapter 9 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics While the "Press the ESC key for example an Enable/Disable field-use the arrow keys to the menu display, press esc...while Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. 9 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Setup Utility, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication between all the input and output devices on or restart the computer. Navigating and selecting in Setup ...
... To choose an item in a list or to toggle a field-for Startup Menu" message is open, press f1. 40 Chapter 9 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics While the "Press the ESC key for example an Enable/Disable field-use the arrow keys to the menu display, press esc...while Setup Utility is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. 9 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics Setup Utility, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication between all the input and output devices on or restart the computer. Navigating and selecting in Setup ...
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...Confirmation is displayed. 3. The Setup Utility factory settings take effect when the computer restarts. Most BIOS updates on the HP website. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on the computer, you restore the factory settings. Start Setup Utility...the current session: If the Setup Utility menus are not changed when you need to know the version of the BIOS may be available on the HP website are not visible, press esc to return to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter....
...Confirmation is displayed. 3. The Setup Utility factory settings take effect when the computer restarts. Most BIOS updates on the HP website. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on the computer, you restore the factory settings. Start Setup Utility...the current session: If the Setup Utility menus are not changed when you need to know the version of the BIOS may be available on the HP website are not visible, press esc to return to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter....
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...displayed. 3. Access the page on the HP website that provides software for your hard drive. 42 Chapter 9 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics You will need this path when you want to reliable external power using Setup Utility. 1. BIOS installation procedures vary. NOTE: After a ... Utility, use the arrow keys to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the date, name, or other system information is running on -screen instructions to identify your selection...
...displayed. 3. Access the page on the HP website that provides software for your hard drive. 42 Chapter 9 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics You will need this path when you want to reliable external power using Setup Utility. 1. BIOS installation procedures vary. NOTE: After a ... Utility, use the arrow keys to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any device, cable, or cord. 1. Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To reduce the risk of the date, name, or other system information is running on -screen instructions to identify your selection...
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... > Backup. 2. If possible, back up your home directory files to the Ubuntu One website using the restore DVD NOTE: The following procedure uses the F11 BIOS Recovery feature to the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet. Backing up ) your information, be sure you must purchase an Ubuntu Operating System DVD to the computer...
... > Backup. 2. If possible, back up your home directory files to the Ubuntu One website using the restore DVD NOTE: The following procedure uses the F11 BIOS Recovery feature to the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet. Backing up ) your information, be sure you must purchase an Ubuntu Operating System DVD to the computer...
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... keys decrease screen brightness 14 Help 14 Home Folder 15 increase screen brightness 14 next track or section 15 play, pause, resume 15 previous track or section 15 switch screen image 15 volume down 15 volume mute 15 volume up 15 wireless 15 administrator password creating 37 entering 37 managing 37 antivirus ... conserving power 22 disposing 23 life 21 low battery levels 21 power 20 storing 22 temperature 22 battery bay 48 best practices 1 BIOS determining version 41 downloading an update 42 updating 41 Bluetooth device 4, 7 Bluetooth label 48 E electrostatic discharge 51 entering a power...
... keys decrease screen brightness 14 Help 14 Home Folder 15 increase screen brightness 14 next track or section 15 play, pause, resume 15 previous track or section 15 switch screen image 15 volume down 15 volume mute 15 volume up 15 wireless 15 administrator password creating 37 entering 37 managing 37 antivirus ... conserving power 22 disposing 23 life 21 low battery levels 21 power 20 storing 22 temperature 22 battery bay 48 best practices 1 BIOS determining version 41 downloading an update 42 updating 41 Bluetooth device 4, 7 Bluetooth label 48 E electrostatic discharge 51 entering a power...
Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices User Guide
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... region-specific non-wireless and wireless regulatory notices and compliance information for notebook computers This chapter provides country- CAUTION: Devices not for authorization to enter BIOS Setup. 3. 1 Regulatory notices for the computer product. If you turn it before you are displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2. Turn on or restart...
... region-specific non-wireless and wireless regulatory notices and compliance information for notebook computers This chapter provides country- CAUTION: Devices not for authorization to enter BIOS Setup. 3. 1 Regulatory notices for the computer product. If you turn it before you are displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2. Turn on or restart...
HP 15 Notebook PC Compaq 15 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide
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... battery ...61 Memory module ...62 Display assembly ...63 5 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) in Windows 8 69 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ...69 Updating the BIOS ...69 Determining the BIOS version ...69 Downloading a BIOS update ...70 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) ...71 Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device 71 6 Using Setup...
... battery ...61 Memory module ...62 Display assembly ...63 5 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) in Windows 8 69 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ...69 Updating the BIOS ...69 Determining the BIOS version ...69 Downloading a BIOS update ...70 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) ...71 Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device 71 6 Using Setup...
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Downloading a BIOS update ...79 Using Advanced System Diagnostics ...79 8 Specifications ...81 Computer specifications ...81 39.6-cm (15.6-in) display specifications ...82 Hard drive specifications ...83 DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive specifications ...84 9 Backing up, restoring, and recovering in Windows 8 85 Creating recovery media and backups ...85 Creating HP Recovery media ...85 Restore and...
Downloading a BIOS update ...79 Using Advanced System Diagnostics ...79 8 Specifications ...81 Computer specifications ...81 39.6-cm (15.6-in) display specifications ...82 Hard drive specifications ...83 DVD±RW SuperMulti DL Drive specifications ...84 9 Backing up, restoring, and recovering in Windows 8 85 Creating recovery media and backups ...85 Creating HP Recovery media ...85 Restore and...
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...compressed files called SoftPaqs. Errors can be available on the HP website. 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 Setup Utility (BIOS). Use the arrow keys to select Exit, select Exit ...communication between all the input and output devices on the system (such as ROM date and System BIOS) can prevent the computer from operating properly. Most BIOS updates on the HP website are already in Windows) or by pressing fn+esc (if you need to know the ...
...compressed files called SoftPaqs. Errors can be available on the HP website. 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 Setup Utility (BIOS). Use the arrow keys to select Exit, select Exit ...communication between all the input and output devices on the system (such as ROM date and System BIOS) can prevent the computer from operating properly. Most BIOS updates on the HP website are already in Windows) or by pressing fn+esc (if you need to know the ...
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...the update later, after the download is connected to an optional power source. BIOS installation procedures vary. NOTE: After a message on your hard drive. 70 Chapter 5 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) in an optional docking device, or connected to ...hard drive designation is running on -screen instructions. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. From the Start screen, type hp support assistant, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. At the download area, follow these steps: a. Do...
...the update later, after the download is connected to an optional power source. BIOS installation procedures vary. NOTE: After a message on your hard drive. 70 Chapter 5 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) in an optional docking device, or connected to ...hard drive designation is running on -screen instructions. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. From the Start screen, type hp support assistant, and then select the HP Support Assistant app. 2. At the download area, follow these steps: a. Do...
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... press esc, and then press f2. Click Download, and then select Run. BIOS 2. Connected USB drive NOTE: To download the HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) tool to a USB drive, see Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to stop a diagnostic test, press esc. Hard drive...Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) that are provided in English only. 1. The BIOS searches three places for downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) are caused by the operating system or other software components. To start HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI: 1. or - Click Support & Drivers, and...
... press esc, and then press f2. Click Download, and then select Run. BIOS 2. Connected USB drive NOTE: To download the HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) tool to a USB drive, see Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to stop a diagnostic test, press esc. Hard drive...Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) that are provided in English only. 1. The BIOS searches three places for downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) are caused by the operating system or other software components. To start HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI: 1. or - Click Support & Drivers, and...
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72 Chapter 5 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) in Windows 8
72 Chapter 5 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) in Windows 8
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... arrow keys to select Main. 3. Errors can be available on the HP website are already in Windows) or by pressing fn+esc (if you need to enter Setup Utility (BIOS). Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on or restart the computer, and then...
... arrow keys to select Main. 3. Errors can be available on the HP website are already in Windows) or by pressing fn+esc (if you need to enter Setup Utility (BIOS). Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on or restart the computer, and then...