HP Pavilion Hdx9100 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Service Guide

Using Computer Setup
Changing the language of Computer Setup
The following procedure explains how to change the language of Computer Setup. If Computer Setup is
not already running, begin at step 1.
1.To start Computer Setup, turn on or restart the computer, and then press f10 while “F10 = ROM
Based Setup” is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen.
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...

Restoring default settings in Computer Setup
The following procedure explains how to restore Computer Setup default settings. If Computer Setup is
not already running, begin at step 1. If Computer Setup is already running, begin at step 2.
1.To start Computer Setup, turn on or restart the computer, and then press f10 while “F10 = ROM
Based Setup” is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen.
2.Select File > Restore Defaults, and then press enter.
3.Follow the instructions on the screen.
Computer...

Computer Setup menus
The menu tables in this section provide an overview of Computer Setup options.
NOTE:Some of the Computer Setup menu items listed in this chapter may not be supported by your
computer.
File menu
SelectTo do this
System information●View identification information about the computer.
●View specification information for the processor, memory, and system ROM.
Restore defaultsReplace the configuration settings in Computer Setup with factory settings.
(Password and security settings are not...

Security menu
SelectTo do this
Setup passwordEnter, change, or delete a setup password.
Power-On password Enter, change, or delete a power-on password.
Diagnostics menu
SelectTo do this
Hard Drive Self-Test optionsRun a comprehensive self-test on any hard drive in the system.
Memory Check Run a comprehensive check on system memory.
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System Configuration menu
NOTE:Some of the listed System Configuration options may not be supported by your computer.
SelectTo do this
Language (or press f2)Change the Computer Setup language.
Boot options●Set f9, f10, and f12 delay when starting up.
●Enable/disable CD-ROM boot.
●Enable/disable floppy boot.
●Enable/disable internal network adapter boot.
●Set the Express Boot Popup delay in seconds.
●Set the boot order.
Device configurations
●Enable/disable Virtualization Technology.
●Enable/disable...

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Specifications
Computer specifications
 MetricU.S.
Dimensions
Width
47.5 cm18.70 in
Depth33.9 cm13.35 in
Height5.9 cm2.32 in
Weight (with optical drive, hard drive,
and battery)7.00 kg15.44 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 - 180 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...

 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.
20.1-inch, WUXGA display specifications
 MetricU.S.
Dimensions
Height
27.40 cm10.79 in
Width43.55 cm17.15 in
Diagonal51.10 cm20.11 in
Number of colorsUp to 16.8 million
Contrast ratio200:1 (typical)...

20.1-inch WSXGA+ display specifications
 MetricU.S.
Dimensions
Height
27.40 cm10.79 in
Width43.55 cm17.15 in
Diagonal51.10 cm20.11 in
Number of colorsUp to 16.8 million
Contrast ratio200:1
Brightness180 nits typical
Pitch 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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Hard drive specifications
 250-GB*200-GB*160-GB*120-GB*100-GB*
Dimensions
Height
9.5 mm9.5 mm9.5 mm9.5 mm9.5 mm
Width70 mm70 mm70 mm70 mm70 mm
Weight101 g101 g101 g101 g101 g
Interface typeATA-7ATA-7ATA-7ATA-7ATA-7
Transfer rate
Synchronous (maximum)
100 MB/sec100 MB/sec100 MB/sec100 MB/sec100 MB/sec
SecurityATA securityATA securityATA securityATA securityATA security
Seek times (typical read, including setting)
Single track
3 ms3 ms3 ms3 ms3 ms
Average13 ms13 ms13 ms13 ms13 ms
Maximum24 ms24 ms24 ms24...

DVD±RW and CD-RW Super Multi Double-Layer
Combo Drive specifications
Applicable discRead:
CD-DA, CD+(E)G, CD-MIDI, CD-TEXT,
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, DVD-ROM (DVD-5, DVD-9,
DVD-10, DVD-18), DVD-R, DVD-RW,
DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-RAMWrite:
CD-R and CD-RW
DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW,
DVD-RAM
Center hole diameter1.5 cm (0.59 in)
Disc diameter
Standard disc
12 cm (4.72 in)
Mini disc8 cm...