Computer Setup–Main
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68
Computer Setup—Security
...............................................................................................................
70
Computer Setup—Advanced
.............................................................................................................
73
Computer Setup—UEFI Drivers
.........................................................................................................
78
Recovering the
Configuration
Settings
...............................................................................................................
78
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Troubleshooting without diagnostics
............................................................................................................
79
Safety and comfort
..............................................................................................................................................
79
Before you call for technical support
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79
Helpful hints
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80
Solving general problems
....................................................................................................................................
81
Solving power problems
......................................................................................................................................
85
Solving hard drive problems
................................................................................................................................
86
Solving media card reader problems
...................................................................................................................
88
Solving display problems
....................................................................................................................................
89
Solving audio problems
.......................................................................................................................................
93
Solving printer problems
.....................................................................................................................................
95
Solving keyboard and mouse problems
..............................................................................................................
96
Solving hardware installation problems
.............................................................................................................
97
Solving network problems
..................................................................................................................................
98
Solving memory problems
................................................................................................................................
101
Solving CD-ROM and DVD problems
..................................................................................................................
102
Solving USB
flash
drive problems
.....................................................................................................................
104
Solving front panel component problems
........................................................................................................
105
Solving Internet access problems
.....................................................................................................................
105
Solving software problems
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106
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POST error messages and diagnostic front panel LEDs and audible codes
.......................................................
107
POST numeric codes and text messages
..........................................................................................................
107
Interpreting system validation diagnostic front panel LEDs and audible codes
..............................................
112
8
Password security and resetting CMOS
........................................................................................................
114
Resetting the password jumper
........................................................................................................................
114
Clearing and resetting the BIOS
........................................................................................................................
116
9
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics
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117
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows
...................................................................................................
117
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows
.....................................................................
117
Downloading the latest HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows version
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118
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