HP Pavilion Dv6 3100 Select Edition 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...

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....

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...

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...

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.
Setup Utility menus 105 

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...

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...

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...

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 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...