HP 205 G3 AiO User Manual

Hard drive ............................................................................................................................................................. 16
Memory module ................................................................................................................................................... 17
Optical drive ......................................................................................................................................................... 16
5 Computer Setup (F10) Utility ........................................................................................................................ 19
Computer Setup (F10) Utilities ............................................................................................................................ 19
Using Computer Setup (F10) Utilities ................................................................................................ 19
Computer Setup–Main ....................................................................................................................... 21
Computer Setup—Security ............................................................................................................... 23
Computer Setup—Advanced ............................................................................................................. 25
Recovering the Conguration Settings ............................................................................................................... 30
6 Troubleshooting without diagnostics ............................................................................................................ 31
Safety and comfort .............................................................................................................................................. 31
Before you call for technical support .................................................................................................................. 31
Helpful hints ........................................................................................................................................................ 32
Solving general problems .................................................................................................................................... 33
Solving power problems ...................................................................................................................................... 37
Solving hard drive problems ................................................................................................................................ 38
Solving media card reader problems ................................................................................................................... 40
Solving display problems .................................................................................................................................... 41
Solving audio problems ....................................................................................................................................... 45
Solving printer problems ..................................................................................................................................... 47
Solving keyboard and mouse problems .............................................................................................................. 48
Solving hardware installation problems ............................................................................................................. 50
Solving network problems .................................................................................................................................. 51
Solving memory problems .................................................................................................................................. 55
Solving USB ash drive problems ........................................................................................................................ 56
Solving front panel component problems .......................................................................................................... 57
Solving Internet access problems ....................................................................................................................... 57
Solving software problems .................................................................................................................................. 59
7 POST error messages and diagnostic front panel LEDs and audible codes ......................................................... 60
POST numeric codes and text messages ............................................................................................................. 60
Interpreting system validation diagnostic front panel LEDs and audible codes ................................................ 65
8 Password security and resetting CMOS .......................................................................................................... 67
Resetting CMOS and/or the password jumper .................................................................................................... 68
Changing a Setup or Power-on password ........................................................................................................... 69
Deleting a Setup or Power-on password ............................................................................................................. 70
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HP 205 G3 AiO Specifications

General

Brand	HP
Model	205 G3 AiO
Category	Desktop
Language	English