HP 8370 (US/CAN), 8380 (US/CAN) manual Setting Auto Suspend in the Bios, Main

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Main

Set up and modify basic options such as time,

 

date, disk drives, and hard drives. Check the

 

amount of system memory and extended

 

memory here.

Advanced

Modify advanced features such as Plug and Play

 

and memory settings. Configure your peripherals

 

and check your CPU type and speed here.

Power

Enable power-saving mode and specify auto

 

suspend settings.

Boot

Specify the sequence in which the system boots:

 

disk drive, hard drive, CD-ROM drive.

Exit

Save or discard changes.

 

 

Use the left arrow and right arrow keys to make a selection, and then press the Enter key.

For a more detailed explanation, see the online System Guide available on the HP At Home Web site (http://www.hp-at-home.com).

Note: We recommend that you keep a written copy of your

settings and keep it up to date.

Setting Auto Suspend in the BIOS

With the Auto Suspend feature enabled, the computer will automatically go into Suspend mode after a long period of inactivity and will resuspend itself after it is awakened by an application.

Note: Some third-party software and hardware may

experience problems with Suspend mode.

To enable/disable the Auto Suspend feature:

1Reboot your computer by shutting down and restarting it.

2When you see a blue screen with an HP logo, press the F1 key on the keyboard; this starts the BIOS Setup program.

3Press to go to the Power menu.

4In the Power Savings category, press Enter.

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Contents Getting Help Page Contents Upgrading and Servicing Finding Information and Solving Problems Where to Go for Help Getting Help from the HP Support Center HP Support Center Options Using System ToolsHP Utilities in the HP Support Center Getting Help from the InternetRestoring Your Software Running the System Recovery ProgramRestoring Applications To restore certain applications Turn on your computerCalling HP Support Troubleshooting General Problems My computer won’t turn on at allMy computer or part of it doesn’t seem to be working General Protection Fault error occurred Non-System Disk error occurred Need more space on my hard diskMy computer is taking longer to start up than it did before Computer’s answering machine never answers the phone Installed a new printer or other device, and it won’t workAnswering Machine Think my computer has a virusCan’t hear messages as they are left Double-click the Volume icon on the taskbarCan’t hear phone messages when I play them back Can’t record an outgoing messageCD-ROM or DVD is playing erratically Display Fax and PhoneCan’t dial out Incoming faxes are not picked up automatically Message Check error log appears in the status windowKeyboard My mouse doesn’t work, even though everything else does MouseMy computer doesn’t make any sound SoundSpeakerphone ’m having trouble understanding the Windows desktop Volume is either too loud or too softWindows Desktop Can’t hear the other person clearly or at allMy program window disappeared My taskbar disappearedTurn off the Internet Explorer Channel Bar Are underlinedMy desktop has a toolbar that belongs in the taskbar Getting Help Upgrading and Servicing Your Computer Connecting External Components Connecting to a Stereo System Creating Audio Files Connecting to a Television Set Connecting the PC to Your TV Composite Connection Connecting the PC to Your TV S-Video Connection Connecting a Digital Camera Removing the Computer Covers and Other Components Before You Begin Removing the Back Panel Removing the Right Side Panel Removing the Left Side Panel Removing the Fan Replacing the Battery 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB Adding MemorySdram Installing a DimmGetting Help Removing a Dimm Installing Add-in Cards Upgrading and Servicing Your Computer Attached to the card. Then, holding the card by its Upgrading and Servicing Your Computer Reach inside the frame and remove the expansion slot cover D If the New Card or Device Isn’t Working What Is Plug and Play?Adding Drives Replace the back panel see Replacing the Back Panel on Replacing the Fan Replacing Computer Covers and Other ComponentsReplacing the Left Side Panel Replacing the Right Side Panel Replacing the Back Panel Using the Bios Setup Program Starting the Bios Setup ProgramBios Settings Main Setting Auto Suspend in the BiosTo disable Auto Suspend, choose Disable Index General Protection Fault error Single-click mode, turning off, 24 software 5967-6539