HP g6-1b6n8r G6 manual Setup Utility Bios, Starting Setup Utility, Using Setup Utility

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6 Setup Utility (BIOS)

Setup Utility, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication between all the input and output devices on the system (such as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and printer). Setup Utility includes settings for the types of peripherals installed, the startup sequence of the computer, and the amount of system and extended memory.

CAUTION: Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility. Errors can prevent the computer from operating properly.

Starting Setup Utility

NOTE: The fingerprint reader (select models only) cannot be used to access Setup Utility.

Turn on or restart 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.

Using Setup Utility

Changing the language of Setup Utility

1.Start Setup Utility.

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 Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter.

Your change takes effect immediately.

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Contents HP Pavilion G6 Notebook PC Second Edition March Document Part Number Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Specifications 100 Viii HP Pavilion G6 Notebook PC Processors Product descriptionCategory Description Graphics ChipsetPanel MemoryWebcam Hard drivesOptical drives Ethernet AudioExternal media CardOperating Preinstalled System PowerServiceability End-user replaceable parts KeyboardTop External component identificationTouchPad Component DescriptionLights Button Fn key KeysComponent Description Speakers Produce sound FrontRight side Left side Left side YouCam DisplayBottom Serial number location Illustrated parts catalogComputer major components Power button board Power connector includes cableSpeaker assembly includes cable USB boardDescription Spare part number Base enclosure Wireless Wlan moduleHard drive BatteryDisplay assembly components Display Screw Kit not illustrated Description Spare part number Hard drive Mass storage devicesMiscellaneous parts Power cord, AC, 3 wire, black, 1.83-mDescription Spare part number AC adapters TouchPad button boardSpare part number Description Sequential part number listingSequential part number listing Illustrated parts catalog Sequential part number listing Preliminary replacement requirements Removal and replacement proceduresService considerations Tools requiredCables and connectors Event 10% 40% 55% Grounding guidelinesTypical electrostatic voltage levels Packaging and transporting guidelines Material Use Voltage protection level Equipment guidelinesSerial number Component replacement proceduresDescription Spare part number Rubber Feet Kit 639572-001 Computer feetBattery Service access cover Hard drive Page Optical drive Page Wlan module Page Memory module RTC battery Keyboard Page Top cover Page Page Page Description Spare part number Power button board 640884-001 Power button boardSpeaker assembly TouchPad button board Description Spare part number USB board 640883-001 USB boardSecurity cable lock Power connector Display assembly Page Page Page Page Page Page System board Page Page Page Fan/heat sink assembly Page Page Page Processor Page Computer specifications Specifications39.6-cm 15.6-in display specifications Hard drive specifications Transfer mode Random access timeApplicable disc Cache buffer Data transfer rateBD-ROM, BD-ROM-DL, BD-R, BD-R-DL, BD-RE, BD-RE-DL, DVD-ROM Starting Setup Utility Setup Utility BiosUsing Setup Utility Changing the language of Setup UtilityRestoring factory default settings in Setup Utility Navigating and selecting in Setup UtilityExiting Setup Utility Displaying system informationDetermining the Bios version Updating the BiosDownloading a Bios update Backup and recovery Creating restore media RestoreRestoring using the restore media Performing a system restorePage Changing the computer boot order Backing up and recovering your informationUsing Windows Backup and Restore When to create restore points Using Windows system restore pointsRequirements for all countries or regions Power cord set requirementsCountry/region Accredited agency Applicable note number Requirements for specific countries or regionsRecycling BatteryPage Page Page Page Page Index BiosJacks