HP CQ42, G42 manual Computer Setup in Windows, Starting Setup Utility

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Computer Setup in Windows 7

To view the drives installed on the computer, select Start > Computer.

On models with a secondary hard drive (drive D), the optical drive becomes drive E. The next drive added to the system, such as a new USB drive, will be assigned the next available drive letter.

Starting Setup Utility

Setup Utility is a ROM-based information and customization utility that can be used even when your Windows® operating system is not working.

The utility reports information about the computer and provides settings for startup, security, and other preferences.

To start Setup Utility:

▲Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10.

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1.Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc.

2.When the Startup Menu is displayed, press f10.

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Contents Compaq Presario CQ42 Notebook PC and HP G42 Notebook PC First Edition April Document Part Number Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Setup Utility Specifications 105 Recycling 125 Product description AMD Turion II Processor Models 199 149AMD Athlon II Processor AMD Sempron II ProcessorMemory ATi Discrete PCI Express x GraphicsOptical drives Hard drivesDiskette drive CameraAudio MicrophoneModem EthernetOperating Preinstalled System PowerPorts KeyboardServiceability End-user replaceable parts Identifying the hardware External component identificationComponent Description Top componentsTouchPad Lights Button and speakers Control Panel System and Security Power OptionsFn key KeysDisplay Right-side components Left-side components Bottom components Wireless antennas Additional hardware components Serial number location Illustrated parts catalogIllustrated parts catalog Computer major componentsSpeaker assembly includes cable Power button board includes cableItem Description Spare part number KeyboardsDescription Spare part number Wlan module Atheros AR9285 802.11 a/b/g/n 2x2 WiFi adapterMemory modules Modem moduleBroadcom 4312G 802.11b/g WiFi Adapter halogen free Intel Centrino Wireless-N 1000 802.11b/g/nRealtek RTL8191SE 802.11b/g/n 1x1 WiFi Adapter Battery Bluetooth moduleIllustrated parts catalog Display assembly components Display rubber display kit not illustrated Display back coverWebcam module Item Description Spare part number Plastics kit 600190-001 Plastics KitMass storage devices Miscellaneous parts Power cord, AC, 3 wire, black, 1.83-mDescription Spare part number AC adapters Rubber kitSpare part Description Number Sequential part number listingVietnam, Yemen, Zaire, Zambia and Zimbabwe Hdmi card reader Graphics subsystem memory Intel GL40 chipset Sequential part number listing Preliminary replacement requirements Removal and replacement proceduresService considerations Tools requiredDrive handling Cables and connectorsElectrostatic discharge damage Grounding guidelinesPackaging and transporting guidelines Material Use Voltage protection level Equipment guidelinesSerial number Component replacement proceduresDescription Spare part number Rubber Feet Kit 600184-001 Computer feetBattery Hard drive Page Page Optical drive Page Wlan module Description Spare part Number Page Memory module Page Keyboard Page Top cover Page Page Description Spare part number Speaker assembly 600189-001 Speaker assemblyPower button board TouchPad button board Page Modem module Page Bluetooth module Page USB board Page Power connector cable Page Display assembly Page Page Page Page Page Page System board Page Page Optical drive Sata cable and connector Page Description Spare part number RTC battery 602745-001 RTC batteryPage Subsystem memory includes thermal replacement material Fan/heat sink assemblyPage Page Processor Page Page Starting Setup Utility Setup UtilityComputer Setup in Windows Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility Using Setup UtilityChanging the language of Setup Utility Displaying system information Restoring default settings in Setup UtilityExiting Setup Utility Setup Utility menusMain menu Security menuPrimary Hard Disk Self Test System Configuration menuDiagnostics menu Setup Utility Starting Computer Setup Computer Setup in LinuxUsing Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer SetupRestoring factory settings in Computer Setup Select Computer Setup menusFile menu Sanitizer erase cycles from a list System Configuration menu Setup Utility Computer specifications Specifications35.6-cm14.0-in display specifications Hard drive specifications Transfer mode Random access timeApplicable disc Cache buffer Data transfer rateBD-ROM Select Start Computer System resource specificationsWindows Backup and recoveryCreating recovery discs Backing up your information Using Windows Backup and Restore Using system restore points Performing a recoverySelect Start All Programs Recovery Manager Recovery Manager Recovering from the recovery discsLinux backup and recovery Pin Signal Connector pin assignmentsAudio-out headphone Audio-in microphoneExternal monitor RJ-45 network RJ-11 modemHdmi Universal Serial Bus Requirements for all countries or regions Power cord set requirementsCountry/region Accredited agency Applicable note number Requirements for specific countries or regionsDisplay BatteryRecycling Page Page Page Page Page Index Symbols/NumericsInverter RJ-11 modem jack Identifying RJ-11 jack, pin assignments 120 Webcam