HP Pavilion Dm3 2000 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

							A Setup Utility (BIOS)
Starting Setup Utility
Setup Utility is a ROM-based information and customization utility that can be used even when your
Windows® operating system is not working.
The utility reports information about the computer and provides settings for startup, security, and
other preferences.
To start Setup Utility:
▲Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the “Press the ESC key for
Startup Menu” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10.
– or –
1.Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the “Press the ESC key for
Startup Menu” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc.
2.When the Startup Menu is displayed, press f10.
Using Setup Utility
Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility
Because Setup Utility is not Windows based, it does not support the TouchPad. Navigation and
selection are by keystroke.
●To choose a menu or a menu item, use the arrow keys.
●To choose an item in a list or to toggle a field, for example an Enable/Disable field, use either the
arrow keys or f5 or f6.
●To select an item, press enter.
●To close a text box or return to the menu display, press esc.
●To display additional navigation and selection information while Setup Utility is open, press f1.
Changing the language of Setup Utility
The following procedure explains how to change the language of Setup Utility. If Setup Utility is not
already running, begin at step 1. If Setup Utility is already running, begin at step 2.
1.Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the “Press the ESC key for
Startup Menu” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10.
– or –
Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the “Press the ESC key for
Startup Menu” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. When the
Startup Menu is displayed, press f10.
2.Use the arrow keys to select System Configuration > Language, and then press enter.
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							3.Use the arrow keys to select a language, and then press enter.
4.When a confirmation prompt with your language selected is displayed, press enter.
5.To save your change and exit Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving
Changes, and then press enter.
Your change goes into effect immediately.
Displaying system information
The following procedure explains how to display system information in Setup Utility. If Setup Utility is
not open, begin at step 1. If Setup Utility is open, begin at step 2.
1.Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the “Press the ESC key for
Startup Menu” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10.
– or –
Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the “Press the ESC key for
Startup Menu” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. When the
Startup Menu is displayed, press f10.
2.Select the Main menu. System information such as the system time and date, and identification
information about the computer is displayed.
3.To exit Setup Utility without changing any settings, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit
Discarding Changes, and then press enter.
Restoring default settings in Setup Utility
The following procedure explains how to restore Setup Utility default settings. If Setup Utility is not
already running, begin at step 1. If Setup Utility is already running, begin at step 2.
1.Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the “Press the ESC key for
Startup Menu” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10.
– or –
Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the “Press the ESC key for
Startup Menu” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. When the
Startup Menu is displayed, press f10.
2.Use the arrow keys to select Exit > Load Setup Defaults, and then press enter.
3.When the Setup Confirmation is displayed, press enter.
4.To save your change and exit Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving
Changes, and then press enter.
Setup Utility default settings go into effect when the computer restarts.
NOTE:Your password, security, and language settings are not changed when you restore the
factory default settings.
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							Exiting Setup Utility
You can exit Setup Utility with or without saving changes.
●To exit Setup Utility and save your changes from the current session:
If Setup Utility menus are not visible, press esc to return to the menu display. Then use the
arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter.
●To exit Setup Utility without saving your changes from the current session:
If Setup Utility menus are not visible, press esc to return to the menu display. Then use the
arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter.
After either choice, the computer restarts in Windows.
Setup Utility menus
The menu tables in this section provide an overview of Setup Utility options.
NOTE:Some Setup Utility menu items listed in this chapter may not be supported by your
computer.
Main menu
Select To do this
System information
●View and change the system time and date.
●View identification information about the computer.
●View specification information about the processor, memory size,
system BIOS, and keyboard controller version (select models
only).
Security menu
Select To do this
Administrator password Enter, change, or delete an administrator password.
Power-On Password Enter, change, or delete a power-on password.
System Configuration menu
Select To do this
Language Support Change the language of Setup Utility.
Virtualization Technology (select models only) Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology.
Fan Always On Enabled/disable Fan Always On. When enabled, the computer fan will
always be on.
Action Key Mode Enable/disable the Action Key Mode.
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							Select To do this
Boot Options Set the following boot options:
●POST Hot Key Delay (sec.)―Set the delay for the user to press
hot keys in intervals of 5 seconds each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20).
●QuickWeb Support―Enable/disable the QuickWeb Boot Menu
during Setup Utility. Set the delay for the user to start Setup Utility
in 5 or 10 second intervals.
●CD-ROM Boot―Enable/disable boot from CD-ROM
●Floppy Boot―Enable/disable boot from diskette.
●Internal Network Adapter Boot―Enable/disable boot from Network
Adapter.
●Boot Order―Set the boot order for:
◦Notebook Hard Drive
◦Internal CD/DVD ROM Drive
◦USB Diskette on Key/USB Hard Drive
◦USB CD/DVD ROM Drive
◦USB Floppy
◦Network adapter
LAN Power Saving (select models only) Enable/disable the LAN Power Saving Mode.
Diagnostics menu
Select To do this
Primary Hard Disk Self Test Run a comprehensive self-test on the hard drive.
Memory Test Run a diagnostic test on the system memory.
Updating the BIOS
Updated versions of the BIOS may be available on the HP Web site. Most BIOS updates on the
HP Web site are packaged in compressed files called 
SoftPaqs.
Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information regarding
installing and troubleshooting the file.
Determining the BIOS version
To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently
installed on the computer, you need to know the version of the system BIOS currently installed.
BIOS version information (also known as 
ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing
fn+esc (if you are already in Windows) or by opening Setup Utility.
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							To use Setup Utility for displaying BIOS information:
1.Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the “Press the ESC key for
Startup Menu” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10.
2.If Setup Utility does not open with the system information displayed, use the arrow keys to select
the Main menu.
When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other system information is displayed.
3.To exit Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then
press enter.
Downloading a BIOS update
CAUTION:To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and
install a BIOS update only when the computer is connected to reliable external power using the AC
adapter. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on battery power,
docked in an optional docking device or an optional expansion product, or connected to an optional
power source. During the download and installation, follow these instructions:
Do not disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet.
Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation.
Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord.
To download a BIOS update:
1.Access the page on the HP Web site that provides software for your computer:
Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates.
2.Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you
want to download.
3.At the download area, follow these steps:
a.Identify the BIOS update that is later than the BIOS version currently installed on your
computer. Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. You may need this information
to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to your hard drive.
b.Follow the instructions on the screen to download your selection to the hard drive.
Make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive where the BIOS update will be
downloaded. You will need to access this path when you are ready to install the update.
NOTE:If you connect your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before
installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates.
BIOS installation procedures vary. Follow any instructions that are displayed on the screen after the
download is complete. If no instructions are displayed, follow these steps:
1.Open Windows Explorer by selecting Start > Computer.
2.Double-click your hard drive designation. The hard drive designation is typically Local Disk (C:).
3.Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive that contains
the update.
4.Double-click the file that has an .exe extension (for example, 
filename.exe).
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							The BIOS installation begins.
5.Complete the installation by following the instructions on the screen. The system automatically
shuts down after the BIOS has successfully updated.
NOTE:After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the
downloaded file from your hard drive.
Updating programs and drivers
To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow these steps:
1.Access the page on the HP Web site that provides software for your device:
Select Start > Help and Support, and then select the software and drivers update.
2.Follow the instructions on the screen to find the software you want to update.
3.At the download area, select the software you want to download and follow the instructions on
the screen.
NOTE:Make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive where the software will be
downloaded. You will need to access this path when you are ready to install the software.
4.When the download is complete, open Windows Explorer by selecting Start > Computer.
5.Double-click your hard drive designation. The hard drive designation is typically Local Disk (C:).
6.Using the hard drive path you recorded earlier, open the folder on your hard drive that contains
the update.
7.Double-click the file that has an .exe extension (for example, 
filename.exe).
The installation begins.
8.Complete the installation by following the instructions on the screen.
NOTE:After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the
downloaded file from your hard drive.
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							B Backup and recovery
Recovery after a system failure is as complete as your most current backup. HP recommends that
you create recovery discs immediately after software setup. As you add new software and data files,
you should continue to back up your system on a regular basis to maintain a reasonably current
backup.
Tools provided by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are designed to help
you with the following tasks for safeguarding your information and restoring it in case of a system
failure:
●Creating a set of recovery discs using Recovery Manager.
●Backing up your information regularly to protect your important system files.
●Creating system restore points using the Windows® System Restore feature, and periodically
copy them to disc.
●Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). This feature helps you
reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery.
●Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). With Recovery
Manager, you can recover your full factory image if you experience system failure or instability.
Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive or from recovery
discs you created or purchased.
Creating recovery discs
HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can restore your system to its
original factory state if you experience serious system failure or instability. Create these discs after
setting up the computer for the first time.
Handle these discs carefully and keep them in a safe place. The software allows the creation of only
one set of recovery discs.
NOTE:If your computer does not include an internal optical drive, you can use an optional external
optical drive (select models only) to create recovery discs, or you can purchase recovery discs for
your computer from the HP Web site.
NOTE:The external optical drive must be connected to the USB port on the computer, not to a USB
port on another external device, such as a hub or docking station.
Note the following guidelines before creating recovery discs:
●You will need high-quality DVD-R, double-layer DVD-R, DVD+R, double-layer DVD+R, BD-R
(writable Blu-ray), or CD-R discs. All these discs are purchased separately. DVDs and BDs have
a much higher capacity than CDs. If you use CDs, up to 20 discs may be required, whereas only
a few DVDs or BDs are required.
NOTE:Read-write discs, such as CD-RW, DVD±RW, double-layer DVD±RW, and BD-RE
(rewritable Blu-ray) discs, are not compatible with the Recovery Manager software.
●The computer must be connected to AC power during this process.
●Only one set of recovery discs can be created per computer.
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							●Number each disc before inserting it into the optical drive.
●If necessary, you can exit the program before you have finished creating the recovery discs. The
next time you open Recovery Manager, you will be prompted to continue the disc creation
process.
To create a set of recovery discs:
1.Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Disc Creation.
Recovery Manager opens.
2.Follow the on-screen instructions.
Backing up your information
Recovery after a system failure is as complete as your latest backup. You should create a set of
recovery discs immediately after software setup. These discs will allow you to start up (boot) the
computer in case of system instability or failure.
As you add new software and data files, you should continue to back up your system on a regular
basis to maintain a reasonably current backup. Back up your system at the following times:
●On a regularly scheduled basis
NOTE:Set reminders to back up your information periodically.
●Before the computer is repaired or restored
●Before you add or modify hardware or software
Note the following when backing up:
●Create a set of recovery discs using Recovery Manager.
●Create system restore points using the Windows® System Restore feature, and periodically
copy them to disc.
●Store personal files in the Documents library and back up this folder periodically.
●Back up templates stored in their associated programs.
●Save customized settings in a window, toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of your
settings. The screen shot can be a time-saver if you have to reset your preferences.
To copy the screen and paste it into a word-processing document, follow these steps:
1.Display the screen.
2.Copy the screen:
To copy only the active window, press alt+fn+prt sc.
To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc.
3.Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste.
4.Save the document.
●You can back up your information to an external hard drive, a network drive, or discs.
●When backing up to discs, use any of the following types of discs (purchased separately): CD-R,
CD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, or DVD±RW. The discs you use will depend
on the type of external optical drive connected to your computer.
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							NOTE:The external optical drive must be connected to a USB port on the computer, not to a
USB port on another external device, such as a hub or docking station.
NOTE:DVDs and DVDs with double-layer (DL) support store more information than CDs, so
using them for backup reduces the number of recovery discs required.
●When backing up to discs, number each disc before inserting it into the optical drive.
Using Windows Backup and Restore
To create a backup using Windows Backup and Restore, follow these steps:
NOTE:Be sure that the computer is connected to AC power before you start the backup process.
NOTE:The backup process make take over an hour, depending on file size and the speed of the
computer.
1.Select Start > All Programs > Maintenance > Backup and Restore.
2.Follow the on-screen instructions to set up and create a backup.
NOTE:Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your
computer. You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing
software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for more
information.
Using system restore points
When you back up your system, you are creating a system restore point. A system restore point
allows you to save and name a snapshot of your hard drive at a specific point in time. You can then
recover back to that point if you want to reverse subsequent changes made to your system.
NOTE:Recovering to an earlier restore point does not affect data files saved or e-mails created
since the last restore point.
You also can create additional restore points to provide increased protection for your system files and
settings.
When to create restore points
●Before you add or extensively modify software or hardware
●Periodically, whenever the system is performing optimally
NOTE:If you revert to a restore point and then change your mind, you can reverse the restoration.
Create a system restore point
1.Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System.
2.In the left pane, click System Protection.
3.Click the System Protection tab.
4.Under Protection settings, select the disk for which you want to create a restore point.
5.Click Create.
6.Follow the on-screen instructions.
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							Restore to a previous date and time
To revert to a restore point (created at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning
optimally, follow these steps:
1.Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > System.
2.In the left pane, click System protection.
3.Click the System Protection tab.
4.Click the System Restore button.
5.Follow the on-screen instructions.
Performing a recovery
NOTE:You can recover only files that you have previously backed up. HP recommends that you
use HP Recovery Manager to create a set of recovery discs (an entire drive backup) as soon as you
set up your computer.
Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the system if you experience system
failure or instability. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you created (select models only) or
purchased, or from a dedicated recovery partition on the hard drive or solid-state drive (SSD).
NOTE:Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as System Restore. If you have not
already tried these features, try them before using Recovery Manager.
NOTE:Recovery Manager recovers only software that was preinstalled at the factory. Software not
provided with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturers Web site or reinstalled from
the disc provided by the manufacturer.
Recovering using the recovery discs
To restore the system from the recovery discs:
1.Back up all personal files.
2.Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer.
3.Follow the on-screen instructions.
Recovering using the dedicated recovery partition
On some models, you can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard drive from either the Start
button or f11. This restores the computer to its factory condition.
To restore the system from the partition, follow these steps:
1.Access Recovery Manager in either of the following ways:
●Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Manager.
– or –
●Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the “Press the ESC key for
Startup Menu” message is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Then press f11 while the
“Press  for System Recovery” message is displayed on the screen.
2.Click System Recovery in the Recovery Manager window.
3.Follow the on-screen instructions.
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