HP Pavilion TouchSmart 15 User Manual

8 Ubuntu Linux – Using Setup Utility
(BIOS) and System Diagnostics
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
includes settings for the types of peripherals installed, the startup sequence of the computer, and the
amount of system and extended memory.
NOTE: Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility. Errors can prevent the computer from
operating properly.
Starting Setup Utility
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Turn on or restart the computer. While the computer is booting press esc. When the Startup menu
is displayed, press f10.
Using Setup Utility
Changing the language of Setup Utility
1. Start Setup Utility.
2. Use the arrow keys to select System Configuration > Language, and then press enter.
3. Use the arrow keys to select a language, and then press enter.
4. When a confirmation prompt with your language selected is displayed, press enter.
5. To save your change and exit Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving
Changes, and then press enter.
Your change takes effect immediately.
Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility
Setup Utility does not support the TouchPad. Navigation and selection are by keystroke.
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To choose a menu or a menu item, use the arrow keys.
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To choose an item in a list or to toggle a field—for example an Enable/Disable field—use either
the arrow keys or f5 and f6.
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To select an item, press enter.
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To close a text box or return to the menu display, press esc.
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To display additional navigation and selection information while Setup Utility is open, press f1.
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HP Pavilion TouchSmart 15 Specifications

General

Processor cache	1 MB
Processor cores	2
Processor family	AMD A4
Processor socket	Socket FP2 (µBGA-827)
Processor frequency	1.9 GHz
Processor cache type	L2
Processor manufacturer	AMD
Processor boost frequency	2.4 GHz
Motherboard chipset	AMD A70M
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM
Internal memory	4 GB
Memory form factor	SO-DIMM
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)	1 x 4 GB
LightScribe	No
AC adapter included	Yes
HDD speed	5400 RPM
SSD capacity	0 GB
HDD interface	SATA
Storage media	HDD
Total storage capacity	1000 GB
Compatible memory cards	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installed	1
Number of SSDs installed	0
Display surface	Gloss
Display diagonal	15.6 \
Touch technology	Multi-touch
Display brightness	200 cd/m²
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:9
Discrete graphics card model	Not available
Maximum graphics card memory	1.98 GB
On-board graphics card model	AMD Radeon HD 7400G
On-board graphics card family	AMD Radeon HD 7000
Audio system	Dolby Advanced Audio
Speakers manufacturer	Altec Lansing
Front camera resolution	1280 x 720 pixels
Data network	Not supported
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Cabling technology	10/100Base-T(X)
Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 100 Mbit/s
Charging port type	DC-in jack
Headphone connectivity	3.5 mm
USB 2.0 ports quantity	USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Keyboard layout	-
Pointing device	Touchpad
Operating system installed	Windows 8
Operating system architecture	64-bit
Form factor	Clamshell
Product type	Laptop
Product color	Black
Country of origin	China
Battery life (max)	- h
Number of battery cells	4
AC adapter power	65 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V
Sustainability certificates	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	259 mm
Width	386 mm
Height	24 mm
Weight	2100 g