HP Provantage F3F15UA#ABA manual Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi to a USB device

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To start HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI:

1.Turn on or restart the computer, quickly press esc, and then press f2.

The BIOS searches three places for the diagnostics tools in the following order: a. Connected USB drive

NOTE: To download the HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) tool to a USB drive, see Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device on page 54.

b.Hard drive

c.BIOS

2.When the diagnostic tool opens, click the type of diagnostic test you want to run, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

NOTE: If you need to stop a diagnostic test, press esc.

Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device

NOTE: Instructions for downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) are provided in English only.

1.Go to http://www.hp.com.

2.Click Support & Drivers, and then click the Drivers & Downloads tab.

3.Enter the product name in the text box, and then click Go.

4.Select your computer model, and then select your operating system.

5.In the Diagnostic section, click HP UEFI Support Environment.

– or –

Click Download, and then select Run.

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Contents User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Connecting to a local area network LAN Managing power Input power Operating environment Visit the HP Apps Store select models only Starting rightRevert to the familiar Start screen select models only Best practicesFun things to do Resource Contents More HP resourcesStarting right Locating hardware Getting to know your computerFinding your hardware and software information Locating softwareRight side Component DescriptionLeft side Display Top TouchPadLights Buttons Keys Fn keyBottom LabelsComponent Using the wireless controls Connecting to a networkConnecting to a wireless network Using the wireless buttonUsing an Internet service provider Sharing data and drives and accessing softwareUsing a Wlan Protecting your Wlan Setting up a WlanConfiguring a wireless router Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Connecting to a WlanConnecting to a wired network Connecting to a local area network LANEnjoying entertainment features Multimedia featuresUsing the webcam Managing your audio and video files select models onlyUsing audio Using video Connecting video devices by using an Hdmi cableSetting up Hdmi audio Page Navigating the screen Using the TouchPadUsing TouchPad gestures Tapping ScrollingPinching/zooming Finger clickTop-edge swipe select models only Edge swipesRight-edge swipe Left-edge swipe Using touch screen gestures select models onlyOne-finger slide Tapping Scrolling Rotating select models only Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe Using the action keys Using the keyboard and mouseUsing the keys Using Microsoft Windows shortcut keys Manually initiating and exiting Sleep Managing powerInitiating Sleep and Hibernation Setting password protection on wakeup Using the power meter and power settingsRunning on battery power Removing a user-replaceable battery Finding battery informationResolving a low battery level Conserving battery powerIdentifying low battery levels Disposing of a user-replaceable battery Running on external AC powerStoring a user-replaceable battery Replacing a user-replaceable batteryTroubleshooting power problems Shutting down turning off the computerPage Maintaining your computer Using Disk DefragmenterUsing Disk Cleanup Improving performanceCleaning the display All-in-Ones or Notebooks Cleaning your computerCleaning procedures Updating programs and driversTraveling with or shipping your computer Cleaning the sides or coverCleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse Page Using passwords Securing your computer and informationSetting Setup Utility Bios passwords Using Internet security softwareSetting Windows passwords Using firewall software Installing software updatesUsing antivirus software Installing critical security updatesBacking up your software applications and information Securing your wireless networkUsing an optional security cable lock Determining the Bios version Starting Setup Utility BiosUpdating the Bios Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi Downloading a Bios updateDownloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi to a USB device Diagnostic section, click HP Uefi Support EnvironmentCreating HP Recovery media Backing up, restoring, and recoveringCreating recovery media and backups Restore and recovery What you need to know Recovering using HP Recovery ManagerUsing the HP Recovery partition select models only Changing the computer boot order Removing the HP Recovery partitionUsing HP Recovery media to recover Specifications Input powerOperating environment Electrostatic Discharge Bios IndexJacks