HP Pavilion Hdx9300 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Service Guide

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Computer Setup
Starting Computer Setup
Computer Setup is a ROM-based information and customization utility that can be used even when the
Windows operating system is not working or will not load.
NOTE:The fingerprint reader does not work when accessing Computer Setup.
The utility reports information about the computer and provides settings for startup, security, and other
preferences.
To start Computer Setup:
1.Turn on or restart the computer.
2.Before Windows opens and while F10 = ROM Based Setup is displayed in the lower-left corner
of the screen, press f10.
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. 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.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 f10.
4.When the confirmation prompt is displayed, press f10 to save your preference.
5.To set your preferences and exit Computer Setup, select File > Save Changes And Exit, and
then follow the instructions on the screen.
Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts in Windows.
Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup
Because Computer Setup is not Windows-based, it does not support the TouchPad. Navigation and
selection are by keystroke.
●To choose a menu or a menu item, use the arrow keys.
●To select an item, press f10.
●To close a text box or return to the menu display, press esc.
●To display additional navigation and selection information while Computer Setup is open,, press
f1.
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							Displaying system information
The following procedure explains how to display system information in Computer Setup. If Computer Setup
is not open, begin at step 1. If Computer Setup is open, 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.Access the system information by using the File menu.
3.To exit Computer Setup without changing any settings, use the arrow keys to select File > Ignore
Changes And Exit, and then follow the instructions on the screen.
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 Setup default settings are set when you exit Computer Setup and go into effect when the
computer restarts.
NOTE:Your password, security, and language settings are not changed when you restore the factory
default settings.
Closing Computer Setup
You can close Computer Setup with or without saving changes.
●To close Computer Setup and save your changes from the current session, use either of the following
procedures:
◦Press f10, and then follow the instructions on the screen.
– or –
◦If the Computer Setup menus are not visible, press esc to return to the menu display. Then use
the arrow keys to select File > Save Changes And Exit, and then press enter.
When you use the f10 procedure, you are offered an option to return to Computer Setup. When
you use the Save Changes And Exit procedure, Computer Setup closes when you press enter.
●To close Computer Setup without saving your changes from the current session:
If the Computer Setup menus are not visible, press esc to return to the menu display. Then use the
arrow keys to select File > Ignore Changes And Exit, and then press enter.
After Computer Setup closes, the computer restarts in Windows.
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.
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							File menu
SelectTo do this
System information●View and change the system time and date.
●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 changed when you restore the factory
settings.)
Ignore changes and exitCancel any changes entered during the current session. Then exit and restart the
computer.
Save changes and exit Save changes entered during the current session. Then exit and restart the computer.
Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts.
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.
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 button sound.
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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 60°C-4°F to 140°F
Relative humidity
Operating
10% to 90%
Nonoperating5% to 95%
Maximum altitude (unpressurized)
Operating (14.7 to 10.1 psia)
-15 m to 3,048 m-50 ft to 10,000 ft
Nonoperating (14.7 to 4.4 psia)-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
Operating
0.75 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.
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							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)
Brightness180 nits (typical)
Pixel resolution
Pitch
0.172 × 0.172 mm
Format1920 × 1200
ConfigurationRGB vertical stripe
BacklightCCFT
Character display80 × 25
Total power consumption6.0 W
Viewing angle+/-65° horizontal, +/-50° vertical (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
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							 MetricU.S.
Total power consumption7.0 W
Viewing angle+/-60° horizontal, +40/-50° vertical typical
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 ms24 ms
Logical blocks495,665,15
5396,532,12
4317,249,69
9237,937,27
4198,281,06
2
Disc rotational speed5400-rpm4200-rpm5400-rpm7200- 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.
DVD±RW and CD-RW Super Multi Double-Layer
Combo Drive specifications
Applicable disc Read:
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
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							Center hole diameter1.5 cm (0.59 in)
Disc diameter
Standard disc
12 cm (4.72 in)
Mini disc8 cm (3.15 in)
Disc thickness1.2 mm (0.047 in)
Track pitch0.74 µm
Access time
CDDVD
Random< 175 ms< 230 ms
Full stroke< 285 ms< 335 ms
Audio output levelAudio-out, 0.7 Vrms
Cache buffer2 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
Transfer modeMultiword DMA Mode
Startup time< 15 seconds
Stop time< 6 seconds
HD-DVD combo drive
Applicable discRead:
CD-DA,, CD-Extra, CD-ROM, CD-XA, CD-
I, CD-I Ready, Video CD, CD-Bridge,
PhotoCD, CD-R, CD,RW, DVD-ROM
(DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-18), DVD-
R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-
RAM, DVD-R DL, DVD-RAMWrite:
CD-RW
DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW,
DVD-RAM, DVD-R DL, DVD+R DL
Disc diameter12cm, 8cm 
Disc thickness1.2mm 
Disc center hole diameter 15mm  
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							Reference scanning velocity1.2 m/s (CD)
3.49 m/s (DVD SL)
3.84 m/s (DVD DL)
6.61 m/s (HD-DVD) 
Track pitch1.6µm (CD)/0.74µm (DVD)/0.4µm (HD-
DVD) 
Access timeRandomFull stroke
CD< 150 MS< 230 ms
DVD< 160 ms< 250 ms
HD-DVD< 330 ms< 515 ms
Digital Audio Extraction12X Max 
Cache buffer2 MB (Minimum) 
Data transfer rate  
CD-ROM and CD-R3600 KB/sec 
DVD-ROM10800 KB/sec 
16X CD-R Write2400KB/sec 
10X CD-RW Write1500 KB/sec 
4X DVD+R Write5400 KB/sec 
4X DVD+RW Write5400 KB/sec 
4X DVD-R Write5400 KB/sec 
4X DVD-RW Write5400 KB/sec 
2.4X DVD+R DL Write3240KB/sec 
3X DVD-RAM Write4050 KB/sec 
1X HD-DVD Read4460 KB/sec 
Bus Rate16.6 MB/s with DMA support 
Startup time< 11 sec 
Stop time< 6 sec  
System DMA specifications
Hardware DMASystem function
DMA0Not applicable
DMA1*Not applicable
DMA2*Not applicable
DMA3Not applicable
DMA4 Direct memory access controller
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							Hardware DMASystem function
DMA5*Available for PC Card
DMA6Not assigned
DMA7Not assigned
*PC Card controller can use DMA 1, 2, or 5.
System interrupt specifications
Hardware IRQSystem function
IRQ0System timer
IRQ1Standard 101-/102-Key or Microsoft® Natural Keyboard
IRQ2Cascaded
IRQ3Intel 82801DB/DBM USB2 Enhanced Host Controller—24CD
IRQ4COM1
IRQ5*Conexant AC—Link Audio Intel 82801DB/DBM SMBus Controller—
24C3 Data Fax Modem with SmartCP
IRQ6Diskette drive
IRQ7*Parallel port
IRQ8System CMOS/real-time clock
IRQ9*Microsoft ACPI-compliant system
IRQ10*Intel USB UHCI controller—24C2
Intel 82852/82855 GM/GME Graphic Controller
Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast Ethernet Controller
IRQ11Intel USB EHCI controller—24CD
Intel USB UHCI controller—24C4
Intel USB UHCI controller—24C7
Intel Pro/Wireless 2200BG
TI OHCI 1394 host controller
TI PCI1410 CardBus controller
IRQ12Synaptics PS/2 TouchPad
IRQ13Numeric data processor
IRQ14Primary IDE channel
IRQ15Secondary IDE channel
*Default configuration; audio possible configurations are IRQ5, IRQ7, IRQ9, IRQ10, or none.
NOTE:PC Cards may assert IRQ3, IRQ4, IRQ5, IRQ7, IRQ9, IRQ10, IRQ11, or IRQ15. Either the infrared or the serial port
may assert IRQ3 or IRQ4.
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							System I/O address specifications
I/O address (hex)System function (shipping configuration)
000 - 00FDMA controller no. 1
010 - 01FUnused
020 - 021Interrupt controller no. 1
022 - 024Opti chipset configuration registers
025 - 03FUnused
02E - 02F87334 “Super I/O” configuration for CPU
040 - 05FCounter/timer registers
044 - 05FUnused
060Keyboard controller
061Port B
062 - 063Unused
064Keyboard controller
065 - 06FUnused
070 - 071NMI enable/RTC
072 - 07FUnused
080 - 08FDMA page registers
090 - 091Unused
092Port A
093 - 09FUnused
0A0 - 0A1Interrupt controller no. 2
I/O Address (hex)System function (shipping configuration)
0A2 - 0BFUnused
0C0 - 0DFDMA controller no. 2
0E0 - 0EFUnused
0F0 - 0F1Coprocessor busy clear/reset
0F2 - 0FFUnused
100 - 16FUnused
170 - 177Secondary fixed disk controller
178 - 1EFUnused
1F0 - 1F7Primary fixed disk controller
1F8 - 200Unused
201JoyStick (decoded in ESS1688)
202 - 21F Unused
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