8 HP PC Hardware Diagnostics

To help troubleshoot and diagnose failures, use the UEFI-based hardware diagnostic solution that HP includes on all products. This tool can even be used if the computer will not boot to the operating system.

Why run HP PC Hardware Diagnostics – UEFI

The HP PC Hardware Diagnostic tools simplify the process of diagnosing hardware issues and expedite the support process when issues are found. The tools save time by pinpointing the component that needs to be replaced.

●Isolate true hardware failures: The diagnostics run outside of the operating system so they effectively isolate hardware failures from issues that may be caused by the operating system or other software components.

●Failure ID: When a failure is detected that requires hardware replacement, a 24-digit Failure ID is generated. This ID can then be provided to the call agent, who will either schedule support or provide replacement parts.

How to access and run HP PC Hardware Diagnostics - UEFI

To access the UEFI diagnostics:

1.Restart or turn on the computer and press Esc repeatedly until the BIOS boot menu appears.

2.Press F2 or select Diagnostics (F2).

After pressing F2, the BIOS sequentially searches three places for the system diagnostics:

a.First – a connected USB drive (to download the diagnostics tools to a USB drive, see the instructions in Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics to a USB device on page 95).

b.Second – the hard disk drive.

c.Third – in the BIOS, a core set of diagnostics (for memory and hard disk drive) that are accessible only if the USB or hard disk drive versions are not detected.

Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics to a USB device

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

2.Click the Support & Drivers link.

3.Select the Drivers & Software tab.

4.Enter the product name in the text box and click Search.

5.Select your specific computer model.

6.Select your operating system.

7.In the Diagnostic section, click the HP UEFI Support Environment link. This link provides additional information.

- or -

Why run HP PC Hardware Diagnostics – UEFI 95