HP Pavilion Tx1000 Notebook Pc Series Service Guide

							
6Setup Utility
WARNING! Only authorized technicians trained by  HP should repair this equipment. All
troubleshooting and repair procedures are detail ed 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 co mponent 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 cust omization utility that can be used even when your
Windows operating system is not working or will not load.
NOTE: The fingerprint reader (select models only) does not work when accessing the Setup
Utility.
The utility reports information about the computer and  provides settings for startup, security, and other
preferences.
To start the Setup Utility:
1 . Turn on or restart the computer.
2 . Before Windows opens and while “Press  to en
ter setup” is displayed in the lower-left corner
of the screen, press  f10.
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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 . To start the Setup Utility, turn on or
 restart the computer, and then press  f10 while “Press  to
enter 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 . Press 
f5 or  f6 (or use the arrow keys) to sele ct a language, and then press  enter to select a language.
4 . When a confirmation prompt with your pr
eference selected is displayed, press enter to save your
preference.
5 . To set your preferences and exit the Setup Utility, press 
f10 and then follow the instructions on the
screen.
Your preferences go into effect when  the computer restarts in Windows.
Navigating and selecting in the Setup Utility
Because the Setup Utility is not Windows-based, it does not supp ort the TouchPad. Navigation and
selection are by keystroke.
● To choose a menu or a menu item, use the arrow keys.
● To choose an item in a drop-down list or to toggl
e a field, for example an Enable/Disable field, use
either the arrow keys or  f5 or  f6.
● To select an item, press 
enter.
● To close a text box or
 return to the menu display, press  esc.
● To display additional navigation and selection in
formation while the Setup Utility is open, press f1.
Displaying 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 . To start the Setup Utility, turn on or
 restart the computer, and then press  f10 while “Press  to
enter setup” is displayed in the  lower-left corner of the screen.
2 . Access the system information by using the  Main menu.
3 . To exit the Setup Utility without changing  any settings, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit
Discarding Changes , and then press enter. (The computer restarts in Windows.)
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Restoring default settings in the Setup Utility
The following procedure explains how to restore the Setup Utility defaul t settings. If the Setup Utility is not
already running, begin at step 1. If the Setu p Utility is already running, begin at step 2.
1 . To start the Setup Utility, turn on or
 restart the computer, and then press  f10 while “Press  to
enter setup” is displayed in the  lower-left corner of the screen.
2 . Select  Exit > Load Setup Defaults , and then press enter.
3 . When the Setup Confirmation is displayed, press 
enter to save your preferences.
4 . To set your preferences and ex
it the Setup Utility, press f10, and then follow the instructions on the
screen.
The Setup Utility default settings are set when you exit  the Setup Utility and go into effect when the computer
restarts.
NOTE: Your password, security, and language setti ngs are not changed when you restore the
factory default settings.
Using advanced Setup Utility features
This section describes the Setup Ut ility features recommended for all users. For more information about
the Setup Utility features recommended for advanced  users only, refer to Help and Support, which is
accessible only when the computer is in Windows.
The Setup Utility features available for advanced user s include a hard drive self-test, a Network Service
Boot, and settings for boot order preferences.
The “ to boot from LAN” message that is displa yed in the lower-left corner of the screen each time
the computer is started or re started in Windows is the prom pt for a Network Service Boot.
The “Press  to change boot order” message that  is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen
each time the computer is starte d or restarted in Windows is the  prompt to change the boot order.
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Closing the Setup Utility
You can close the Setup Utility with or without saving changes.
● To close the Setup Utility and save your changes fr
om the current session, use either of the following
procedures:
● Press 
f10, and then follow the instructions on the screen.
— or —
● If the Setup Utility menu
s 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.
When you use the  f10 procedure, you are offered an option  to return to the Setup Utility. When
you use the Exit Saving Changes procedure,  the Setup Utility closes when you press enter.
● To close the Setup Utility without saving
 your changes from the current session:
If the Setup Utility menu s 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 the Setup Utility closes, th e computer restarts in Windows.
Setup Utility menus
The menu tables in this section provid e an overview of Setup Utility options.
NOTE:Some of the Setup Utility menu items listed  in this section 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.
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System Configuration menu
SelectTo do this
Language SupportChange the Setup Utility language.
Enhanced SATA support (select models only)Enable/disable enhanced SATA mode.
Boot OptionsSet the following boot options:
●f10
 and  f12 Delay (sec.) ―Set the delay for the  f10 and
f12  functions of the Setup Util ity 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 Floppy.
● Internal Network Adapter boot
―Enable/disable boot
from Internal Network Adapter.
● Boot Order
―Set the boot order for:
● USB Floppy
● ATAPI CD/DVD ROM Drive
● Hard drive
● USB Diskette on Key
● USB Hard drive
● Network adapter
Button Sound (select models only)Enable/disable the Quick Launch Button tapping sound.
Video memory up to (select models on
ly) Select the amount of video memory.
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) R un a comprehensive self-test on a secondary hard drive.
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7Specifications
Computer specifications
 MetricU.S.
Dimensions  
Height (front to back)3.1 to 3.7 cm1.18 to 1.34 in
Width30.6 cm13.19 in
Depth22.4 cm9.75 in
Weight  (with optical drive, hard drive, and battery)1.93 kg5.47 lbs
Input power  
Operating voltage18.5 V dc @ 3.5 A - 65 W
Operating current3.5 A
Temperature
  
Operating (not writin g 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  
Operating10% 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  
Operating125 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
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 MetricU.S.
Nonoperating1.50 g zero-to-peak, 10 Hz to 500 Hz,
0.5 oct/min sweep rate
NOTE:Applicable product safety standards sp ecify thermal limits for plastic surfaces. The computer operates well within
this range of temperatures.
12.1-inch, WXGA BrightView display specifications
 MetricU.S.
Dimensions  
Height16.2 cm6.4 in
Width26.0 cm10.2 in
Diagonal30.6 cm12.1 in
Number of colorsUp to 16.8 million
Contrast ratio300:1 (typical)
Brightness200 nits (typical)
Pixel resolution
  
Pitch0.300 × 0.300 mm
Format1280 × 800
ConfigurationRGB stripe
BacklightCCFL
Refresh rate60 Hz
PPI107
Viewing angle +/-45° horizontal, +/-25° vertical (typical)
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Hard drive specifications
 160-GB*120-GB*80-GB*60-GB*
Dimensions    
Height9.5 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 track3 ms3 ms3 ms3 ms
Average13 ms13 ms13 ms13 ms
Maximum24 ms24 ms24 ms24 ms
Logical blocks312,560,480234,420,360156,280,320117,210,18
0
Disc rotational speed5400-rpm5400-rpm5400-rpm5400-rpm
Operating temperature5°C to 55°C (41°F to 131°F)  
*1 GB = 1 billion bytes when referring to hard driv e storage capacity. Actual accessible capacity is less.
†Actual drive specifications may differ slightly.
NOTE:Certain restrictions and exclusions apply.  Contact technical support for details.
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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 disc12 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-ROM3,600 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
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System DMA specifications
Hardware DMASystem function
DMA0Not applicable
DMA1*Not applicable
DMA2*Not applicable
DMA3Not applicable
DMA4Direct memory access controller
DMA5*Available for PC Card
DMA6Not assigned
DMA7Not assigned
*PC Card controller can use DMA 1, 2, or 5.
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