HP PAVILION G6 User Manual

5 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and
System Diagnostics (Windows 8)
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
(BIOS) includes settings for the types of devices installed, the startup sequence of the computer, and the
amount of system and extended memory.
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)
To start Setup Utility (BIOS), turn on or restart the computer, quickly press esc, and then press f10.
Information about how to navigate in Setup Utility (BIOS) is located at the bottom of the screen.
NOTE: Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility (BIOS). Errors can prevent the
computer from operating properly.
Updating the BIOS
Updated versions of the BIOS may be available on the HP website.
Most BIOS updates on the HP website are packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs.
Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information regarding
installing and troubleshooting the file.
Determining the BIOS version
To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed
on the computer, you need to know the version of the system BIOS currently installed.
BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be revealed by pressing fn
+esc (if you are already in Windows) or by using Setup Utility (BIOS).
1. Start Setup Utility (BIOS) (see
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) on page 88.
2. Use the arrow keys to select Main.
3. To exit Setup Utility (BIOS) without saving your changes, use the arrow keys to select Exit, select
Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter.
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HP PAVILION G6 Specifications

General

Processor cache	2 MB
Processor cores	4
Processor model	P960
Processor family	AMD Phenom II
Processor socket	Socket S1
Processor frequency	1.8 GHz
Processor cache type	L2
Processor manufacturer	AMD
Number of processors supported	1
Motherboard chipset	-
Internal memory	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)	1 x 4 GB
Type	PC
Power supply type	AC/DC
Infrared data port	No
Number of speakers	2
AC adapter included	Yes
Ethernet interface type	Fast Ethernet
Number of products included	1 pc(s)
HDD speed	5400 RPM
HDD interface	SATA
Storage media	HDD
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi DL
Total storage capacity	500 GB
Compatible memory cards	MMC, SD
Display diagonal	15.6 \
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:9
Display diagonal (metric)	39.6 cm
Discrete graphics card model	AMD Radeon HD 6470M
On-board graphics card model	Not available
Discrete graphics memory type	GDDR3
Speakers manufacturer	Altec Lansing
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Cabling technology	10/100Base-T(X)
Networking features	Fast Ethernet, WLAN
Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 100 Mbit/s
Charging port type	DC-in jack
Headphone connectivity	3.5 mm
USB 2.0 ports quantity	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0
Pointing device	Touchpad
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Basic
Operating system architecture	64-bit
Form factor	Clamshell
Product color	Gray
Country of origin	China
Battery life (max)	- h
Number of battery cells	6
AC adapter power	90 W

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	245 mm
Width	374 mm
Height	30.5 mm
Weight	2550 g