HP Pavilion Dv6 3100 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

							A Setup Utility (BIOS)
Starting Setup Utility
Setup Utility is a ROM-based information and customization utility which is used even when the Windows
operating system is not working.
NOTE:The Fingerprint Reader (select models only) cannot be used to access Setup Utility.
The utility reports information about the computer and provides settings for startup, security, and other
preferences.
To start Setup Utility:
1.Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. When the Press the ESC key for Startup
Menu screen appears, press the f10 key.
– or –
Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. When the Press the ESC key for Startup
Menu screen appears, press the esc key.
2.When the Startup Menu appears, press the f10 key.
Using Setup Utility
Changing the language of Setup Utility
To change the language of Setup Utility:
NOTE:If Setup Utility is not running, begin at step 1. If Setup Utility is running, begin at step 2.
1.Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. When the Press the ESC key for Startup
Menu screen appears, press the f10 key.
– or –
Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. When the Press the ESC key for Startup
Menu screen appears, press the esc key. When the Startup Menu appears, press the f10 key.
2.Use the arrow keys to select System Configuration > Language, and then press the enter key.
3.Use the arrow keys to select a language, and then press the enter key.
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							4.When a confirmation prompt with your language selected is displayed, press the enter key.
5.To save your change and exit Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving
Changes, and then press the enter key.
Changes goes into effect immediately.
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 navigate Setup Utility:
●Use the arrow keys to choose a menu or a menu item.
●Use either the arrow keys or the  f5 or f6 key to choose an item in a list or to toggle a field, for example
an Enable/Disable field.
●Press the enter key to select an item.
●Press the esc key to close a text box or return to the menu display.
●Press the f1 key to display additional navigation and selection information.
Displaying system information
Use Setup Utility to view the system time and date and information that identifies the computer.
To display the system information using Setup Utility:
NOTE:If Setup Utility is running, begin at step 1. If Setup Utility is not running, begin at step 2.
1.Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. When the Press the ESC key for Startup
Menu screen appears, press the f10 key.
– or –
Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. When the Press the ESC key for Startup
Menu screen appears, press the esc key. When the Startup Menu appears, press the f10 key.
2.Select the Main menu.
3.To exit Setup Utility without changing any settings, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit
Discarding Changes, and then press the enter key.
Restoring default settings in Setup Utility
To restore Setup Utility default settings:
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							NOTE:If Setup Utility is not running, begin at step 1. If Setup Utility is running, begin at step 2.
1.Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. When the Press the ESC key for Startup
Menu screen appears, press the f10 key.
– or –
Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. When the Press the ESC key for Startup
Menu screen appears, press the esc key. When the Startup Menu appears, press the f10 key.
2.Use the arrow keys to select Exit > Load Setup Defaults, and then press the enter key.
3.When the Setup Confirmation screen appears, press the enter key.
4.To save your change and exit Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving
Changes, and then press the enter key.
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.
Exiting Setup Utility
Exit Setup Utility with or without saving changes.
●To exit Setup Utility and save your changes from the current session:
If the Setup Utility menus are not visible, press the esc key to return to the menu display. Use the
arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press the enter key.
●To exit Setup Utility without saving your changes from the current session:
If the Setup Utility menus are not visible, press the esc key to return to the menu display. Use the
arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press the enter key.
After either choice, the computer restarts in Windows.
Setup Utility menus
The menu tables provide an overview of Setup Utility options.
NOTE:Some of the Setup Utility menu items might not be supported by the computer.
Main menu
SelectFunction
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).
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							Security menu
SelectFunction
Administrator passwordEnter, change, or delete an administrator password.
Power-On Password Enter, change, or delete a power-on password.
System Configuration menu
SelectFunction
Language SupportChange the language of Setup Utility.
Virtualization Technology (select models only)Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology.
LAN Power Saving (select models only)Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. When enabled, saves power when
the computer is in DC mode.
Fan Always OnEnable/disable Fan Always On. When enabled, the computer fan is
always on.
Action Keys ModeEnable/disable the Action Keys.
Boot Options
●POST (power-on self test) f10 and f12 Delay (sec.)―Set the delay
for the f10 and f12 functions of Setup Utility in intervals of 5 seconds
each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20).
●HP QuickWeb—Enable/disable the QuickWeb Boot menu in Setup
Utility.
◦Enable/disable the HP QuickWeb Boot Menu during POST.
◦Delay to boot Windows—Set the delay for the HP QuickWeb
Boot Menu to 2, 3, 5, 10, 15, or 30 seconds.
●CD-ROM Boot―Enable/disable boot from CD-ROM.
●Floppy Boot―Enable/disable boot from diskette.
●Internal Network Adapter Boot―Enable/disable boot from the
internal network adapter.
●Boot Order―Set the boot order for:
◦Notebook Hard Drive
◦Internal CD/DVD ROM Drive
◦USB Disk on Key/USB Hard Drive
◦USB CD/DVD ROM Drive
◦USB Floppy
◦Network Adapter
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							Diagnostics menu
SelectFunction
Hard Disk Self TestRun a comprehensive self-test on the hard drive.
Memory Test Run a diagnostic test on the system memory.
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							B Software updates
Updated versions of the software provided with the computer might be available on the HP Web site.
Most software and 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 about installing
and troubleshooting the software.
To update the software:
1.Identify the computer model, product category, and series or family. Prepare for a system BIOS
update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the computer.
If the computer is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any
software updates, especially system BIOS updates.
NOTE:The computer system BIOS is stored on the system ROM. The BIOS initializes the
operating system, determines how the computer interacts with the hardware devices, and provides
for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date.
NOTE:Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of the
computer. You might be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing
software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. For more information, refer to Help and
Support.
2.Access the updates on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com.
3.Install the updates.
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							Updating the BIOS
To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you currently have and then download and install
the new BIOS.
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) is displayed by pressing fn
+esc (if you are already in Windows) or by opening Setup Utility.
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” appears, press the f10 key.
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 appears.
3.To exit Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press
the enter key.
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 connected to an optional power source. During the download and installation:
Do not disconnect power from the computer by disconnecting 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.Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain > Software Updates to access the page on the HP
Web site that provides software for the computer.
2.Follow the instructions on the screen to identify the computer and access the BIOS update you
want to download.
3.In the download area
a.Identify the BIOS update that is later than the BIOS version currently installed on the computer.
Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. You might need this information to locate
the update later, after it has been downloaded to the 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 the hard drive where the BIOS update is
downloaded. Access this path when you are ready to install the update.
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							NOTE:If you connect the 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 appear on the screen after the download
is complete. If no instructions appear:
1.Open Windows Explorer by selecting Start > Computer.
2.Double-click the hard drive designation. The hard drive designation is typically Local Disk (C:).
3.Using the hard drive path recorded earlier, open the folder on the hard drive that contains the
update.
4.Double-click the file that has an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe).
The BIOS installation begins.
5.Complete the installation by following the on-screen instructions.
The system automatically shuts down after the BIOS has successfully updated.
NOTE:After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, delete the downloaded file
from the hard drive.
Updating programs and drivers
To download and install software other than a BIOS update:
1.Open a browser window, go to 
http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your country or region.
2.Click the option for software and driver downloads, type the computer model number in the Search
box, and then press the enter key.
3.Click your specific product from the models listed.
4.Select the operating system.
5.When the list of drivers appears, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional
information.
6.Click Install now to install the updated driver.
NOTE:In some locations you might be able to download the driver and install it later. To do this,
click Download only to save the file to the computer. When prompted, click Save and then select
a storage location on the hard drive. After the file is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the
file was stored, and double-click the file to install.
7.If prompted, restart the computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of
the device.
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							C Backup and recovery
Recovery after a system failure is as complete as the most current backup. HP recommends creating
recovery discs immediately after software setup. As you add new software and data files, continue to
back up the 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 (Recovery Manager software feature)—Recovery discs are used
to start up (boot) the computer and restore the operating system and software programs to factory
settings in case of system failure or instability.
●Backing up your information regularly to protect your important system files.
●Creating system restore points (operating system feature)—System restore points reverse
undesirable changes to the computer by restoring the computer to an earlier state.
●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)—Recovery Manager
recovers the full factory image if you experience system failure or instability. Recovery Manager
works from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on the hard drive or from recovery
discs you create.
NOTE:Computers with an SSD might not have a recovery partition. If the computer does not
have a recovery partition, you are not able to recover using this procedure. Recovery discs are
included for computers that do not have a partition. Use these discs to recover the operating system
and software. To check for the presence of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer. If the
partition is present, an HP recovery drive is listed in the Hard Disk Drives section of the window.
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							Creating recovery discs
HP recommends creating recovery discs so that the system can be restored 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 creates only one set of
recovery discs.
NOTE:If the computer does not include an internal optical drive, use an optional external optical drive
(purchased separately) to create recovery discs, or purchase recovery discs from the HP Web site.
Before creating recovery discs:
●You need high-quality DVD-R, 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 might 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 are created per computer.
●Number each disc before inserting it into the optical drive.
●If necessary, exit the program before you have finished creating the recovery discs. The next time
you open Recovery Manager, you are prompted to continue the disc creation process.
To create a set of recovery discs:
1.Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery Disc Creation.
2.Follow the on-screen instructions.
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