HP Pavilion Dv6 7100 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System
Diagnostics
Setup Utility, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication between all the input and
output devices on the system (such as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and printer). Setup
Utility (BIOS) includes settings for the types of devices installed, the startup sequence of the
computer, and the amount of system and extended memory.
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)
To start Setup Utility (BIOS), follow these steps:
1.Turn on or restart the...

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 using Setup Utility (BIOS).
1.Start Setup Utility (BIOS).
2.Use the arrow keys to select Main.
3.To exit Setup Utility (BIOS) without saving your...

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.
NOTE:After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you can delete the
downloaded file from your hard drive.
Using System Diagnostics
System Diagnostics allows you to run diagnostic tests to determine if the computer hardware is
functioning properly.
To start System Diagnostics:
1.Turn on or restart the...

11 Backing up, restoring, and recovering
Your computer includes tools provided by the operating system and HP to help you safeguard your
information and retrieve it if ever needed.
Creating backups
1.Use HP Recovery Manager to create recovery media immediately after you set up the working
computer.
2.As you add hardware and software programs, create system restore points.
3.As you add photos, video, music, and other personal files, create a backup of your system and
personal information.
Creating...

What you need to know
●Only one set of recovery media can be created. Handle these recovery tools carefully, and keep
them in a safe place.
●HP Recovery Manager examines the computer and determines the required storage capacity for
the flash drive or the number of blank DVD discs that will be required.
Use DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-R DL, DVD+R DL discs or a flash drive. Do not use rewriteable discs
such as CD±RW, DVD±RW, double-layer DVD±RW, and BD-RE (rewritable Blu-ray) discs; they
are not compatible with HP...

What you need to know
●If you restore to a restore point and then change your mind, you can undo the restoration.
●You should create system restore points:
◦Before you add or change software or hardware
◦Periodically, whenever the computer is running normally
●System Restore also saves shadow copies of files that have been changed since the last restore
point was created. For more information about using shadow copies to restore, see Help and
Support.
Creating a system restore point
1.Select Start >...

What you need to know
●You can back up your information to an optional external hard drive, a flash drive, a network
drive, or discs.
●Connect the computer to AC power during backups.
●Allow enough time for the backup. Depending on files sizes, it may take more than an hour.
●Verify the amount of free space on your backup storage device before you back up.
●You should back up:
◦Before adding or changing software or hardware.
◦Before the computer is repaired or restored.
◦On a regular schedule to be sure...

Restore and recovery
Restoring to a previous system restore point
Sometimes installing a software program causes your computer or Windows to behave unpredictably.
Usually uninstalling the software fixes the problems. If uninstalling does not fix the problems, you can
restore the computer to a previous system restore point (created at an earlier date and time).
To restore to a previous system restore point, when the computer was running correctly:
1.Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security >...

●If the recovery media do not work, you can obtain recovery discs for your system from the HP
website.
●The Minimized Image Recovery option is recommended for advanced users only. All hardware-
related drivers and software are re-installed, but other software applications are not. Do not
interrupt the process until it is complete, otherwise the recovery will fail.
Recovering using HP Recovery partition (select models only)
The HP Recovery partition (select models only), allows you to restore your system...

Changing the computer boot order
To change the boot order for recovery discs:
1.Restart the computer.
2.Press esc while the computer is restarting, and then press f9 for boot options.
3.Select Internal CD/DVD ROM Drive from the boot options window.
To change the boot order for a recovery flash drive:
1.Insert the flash drive into a USB port.
2.Restart the computer.
3.Press esc while the computer is restarting, and then press f9 for boot options.
4.Select the flash drive from the boot options window.
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