HP Pavilion Dv7 1100 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

							5 Setup Utility
WARNING!Only authorized technicians trained by HP must repair this equipment. All troubleshooting
and repair procedures are detailed to allow repair at only the subassembly or module level. Because of
the complexity of the individual boards and subassemblies, do not attempt to make repairs at the
component level or modify any printed wiring board. Improper repairs can create a safety hazard. Any
indication of component replacement or printed wiring board modification may void any warranty or
exchange allowances.
Starting the Setup Utility
The Setup Utility is a ROM-based information and customization utility that can be used even when your
Windows® operating system is not working.
NOTE:The fingerprint reader (select models only) cannot be used to access the Setup Utility.
The utility reports information about the computer and provides settings for startup, security, and
other preferences.
To start the Setup Utility:
Open the 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 the 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.
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							Using the Setup Utility
Changing the language of the Setup Utility
The following procedure explains how to change the language of the Setup Utility. If the Setup Utility is
not already running, begin at step 1. If the Setup Utility is already running, begin at step 2.
1.Open the 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 the 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.
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 the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving
Changes, and then press enter.
Your change goes into effect immediately.
Display system information
The following procedure explains how to display system information in the Setup Utility. If the Setup
Utility is not open, begin at step 1. If the Setup Utility is open, begin at step 2.
1.Open the 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 the 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 the Setup Utility without changing any settings, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit
Discarding Changes, and then press enter.
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							Restoring default settings in the Setup Utility
The following procedure explains how to restore the Setup Utility default settings. If the Setup Utility is
not already running, begin at step 1. If the Setup Utility is already running, begin at step 2.
1.Open the 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 the 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 the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving
Changes, and then press enter.
The 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 the Setup Utility
You can exit the Setup Utility with or without saving changes.
●To exit the Setup Utility and save your changes from the current session:
If the 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 the Setup Utility without saving your changes from the current session:
If the 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.
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							Setup Utility menus
The menu tables in this section provide an overview of Setup Utility options.
NOTE:Some of the Setup Utility menu items listed in this chapter may not be supported by
your computer.
Main menu
SelectTo 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
SelectTo do this
Administrator passwordEnter, change, or delete an administrator password.
Power-On Password Enter, change, or delete a power-on password.
System Configuration menu
SelectTo do this
Language SupportChange the Setup Utility language.
Button Sound (select models only)Enable/disable the capacitive button tapping sound.
Virtualization TechnologyEnable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology.
Processor C4 State (select
models only)Enable/disable the processor C4 sleep state.
LAN Power Saving (select
models only)Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. When enabled, saves power when the computer
is in DC mode.
Card Reader/1394 Power Saving (select
models only)Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving. When enabled, saves power when
the computer is in DC mode.
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							SelectTo do this
Fan Always OnEnabled/disable Fan Always On. When enabled, the computer fan will always be on.
Boot Options Set the following boot options:
●f9 and f10 Delay (sec.)―Set the delay for the f9 and f10 functions of the Setup
Utility in intervals of 5 seconds each (0, 5, 10, 15, 20).
●CD-ROM boot―Enable/disable boot from CD-ROM.
●Floppy boot―Enable/disable boot from diskette.
●Internal Network Adapter boot―Enable/disable boot from Internal
Network Adapter.
●Boot Order―Set the boot order for:
◦USB Floppy
◦Internal CD/DVD ROM Drive
◦Hard drive
◦USB Diskette on Key
◦USB Hard drive
◦Network adapter
Diagnostics menu
SelectTo do this
Hard Disk Self TestRun a comprehensive self-test on the hard drive.
NOTE:On models with two hard drives, this menu option is called the Primary Hard
Disk Self Test.
Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select
models only)Run a comprehensive self-test on a secondary hard drive.
Memory Test Run a diagnostic test on the system memory.
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							6 Specifications
Computer specifications
 MetricU.S.
Dimensions
Width
39.59 cm15.59 in
Depth28.49 cm11.22 in
Height (front to back)3.34 to 4.21 cm1.32 to 1.66 in
Weight (with optical drive, hard drive,
and battery)3.50 kg7.72 lbs
Second hard drive adds:0.13 kg0.28 lbs
Camera adds:0.009 kg0.02 lbs
Input power
Operating voltage
18.5 V dc @ 3.5 A - 65 W or 18.5 V dc @ 4.74 A - 90 W
Operating current3.5 A or 4.74 A
Temperature
Operating (not writing to optical disc)
0°C to 35°C32°F to 95°F
Operating (writing to optical disc)5°C to 35°C41°F to 95°F
Nonoperating-20°C to 60°C-4°F to 140°F
Relative humidity
Operating
10% to 90% 
Nonoperating5% to 95% 
Maximum altitude (unpressurized)
Operating
-15 m to 3,048 m-50 ft to 10,000 ft
Nonoperating-15 m to 12,192 m-50 ft to 40,000 ft
Shock
Operating
125 g, 2 ms, half-sine
Nonoperating200 g, 2 ms, half-sine
Random vibration
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							 MetricU.S.
Operating0.75 g zero-to-peak, 10 Hz to 500 Hz, 0.25 oct/min sweep rate
Nonoperating1.50 g zero-to-peak, 10 Hz to 500 Hz, 0.5 oct/min sweep rate
NOTE:Applicable product safety standards specify thermal limits for plastic surfaces. The computer operates well within this
range of temperatures.
17.0-inch, SXGA+ display specifications
 MetricU.S.
Dimensions
Height
24.4 cm9.6 in
Width38.1 cm15.0 in
Diagonal43.2 cm17.0 in
Number of colorsUp to 16.8 million
Contrast ratio200:1 (typical)
Brightness180 nits (typical)
Pixel resolution
Pitch
0.172 × 0.172 mm
Format1680 × 1050
ConfigurationRGB vertical stripe
BacklightCCFT
Character display80 × 25
Total power consumption7.0 W
Viewing angle+/-60° horizontal, +40/-50° vertical (typical)
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							17.0-inch WXGA display specifications
 MetricU.S.
Dimensions
Height
24.4 cm9.6 in
Width38.1 cm15.0 in
Diagonal43.2 cm17.0 in
Number of colorsUp to 16.8 million
Contrast ratio200:1
Brightness180 nits typical
Pitch resolution
Pitch
0.259 × 0.259 mm
Format1440 × 900
ConfigurationRGB vertical stripe
BacklightCCFT
Character display80 × 25
Total power consumption6.5 W
Viewing angle+/-45° horizontal, +15/-35° vertical typical
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							Hard drive specifications
 320-GB*250-GB*160-GB*120-GB*
Dimensions
Height
9.5 mm9.5 mm9.5 mm9.5 mm
Width70 mm70 mm70 mm70 mm
Weight101 g101 g101 g101 g
Interface typeATA-7ATA-7ATA-7ATA-7
Transfer rate
Synchronous (maximum)
100 MB/sec100 MB/sec100 MB/sec100 MB/sec
SecurityATA securityATA securityATA securityATA security
Seek times (typical read, including setting)
Single track
3 ms3 ms3 ms3 ms
Average13 ms13 ms13 ms13 ms
Maximum24 ms24 ms24 ms24 ms
Logical blocks625,141,400488,397,168312,581,808234,441,648
Disc rotational speed5400-rpm5400-rpm7200-rpm and
5400-rpm5400-rpm
Operating temperature5°C to 55°C (41°F to 131°F)
*1 GB = 1 billion bytes when referring to hard drive storage capacity. Actual accessible capacity is less.
NOTE:Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. Contact technical support for details.
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							Blu-ray Disc ROM Drive with SuperMulti DVD±R/RW
Double-Layer
Applicable discRead:Write:
 CD-DA, CD+(E)G, CD-MIDI, CDTEXT,
CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA,
MIXED MODE CD, CD-I, CD-I Bridge
(Photo-CD, Video CD), Multisession CD
(Photo-CD, CD-EXTRA, Portfolio, CD-
R, CD-RW), CD-R, CD-RW,
DVDROM (DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10,
DVD-18), DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R,
DVD+RW, DVD-RAM, HD-
ROM (Single Layer), HD-ROM (Dual
Layer), HD DVD-R, HD DVD-R for
Dual Layer, HD DVD-RWCD-R and CD-RW DVD+R, DVD+R(9),
DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-R(9),DVD-RW,
DVD-RAM
Access time
CDDVDHD
Random170 ms170 ms230 ms
Cache buffer8 MB
Data transfer rate
24X CD-ROM
3,600 KB/sec
8X DVD10,800 KB/sec
24X CD-R3,600 KB/sec
16X CD-RW2,400 KB/sec
8X DVD+R10,800 KB/sec
4X DVD+RW5,400 KB/sec
8X DVD-R10,800 KB/sec
4X DVD-RW5,400 KB/sec
2.4X DVD+R(9)2,700 KB/sec
5X DVD-RAM6,750 KB/sec
1X BD-ROM4,500 KB/sec
1X BD-R read4,500 KB/sec
1X BD-RE read4,500 KB/sec
Transfer modeMultiword DMA Mode
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