Compaq Presario V3000 Compaq Presario V3000 Notebook PC Maintenance and Servic - Page 27

2 Troubleshooting Å WARNING: Only authorized technicians trained by HP should repair this equipment. All troubleshooting and repair procedures are detailed to allow only subassembly-/module-level repair. Because of the complexity of the individual boards and subassemblies, do not attempt to make repairs at the component level or modifications to any printed wiring board. Improper repairs can create a safety hazard. Any indication of component replacement or printed wiring board modification may void any warranty or exchange allowances. 2.1 Setup Utility in Windows XP The Setup Utility is a ROM-based information and customization utility that can be used even when your Windows operating system is not working or will not load. The utility reports information about the computer and provides settings for startup, security, and other preferences. 1. Turn on or restart the computer in Windows. 2. Before Windows opens and while the "Press to enter setup" prompt is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10. Maintenance and Service Guide 2-1