5  Computer Setup (F10) Utility ........................................................................................................................  69
Computer Setup (F10) Utilities ............................................................................................................................ 69
Using Computer Setup (F10) Utilities ................................................................................................ 69
Computer Setup–Main ....................................................................................................................... 71
Computer Setup—Security ...............................................................................................................  73
Computer Setup—Advanced ............................................................................................................. 76
Computer Setup—UEFI Drivers ......................................................................................................... 81
Recovering the Conguration Settings ...............................................................................................................  81
6  Troubleshooting without diagnostics ............................................................................................................ 82
Safety and comfort .............................................................................................................................................. 82
Before you call for technical support ..................................................................................................................  82
Helpful hints ........................................................................................................................................................  83
Solving general problems .................................................................................................................................... 84
Solving power problems ...................................................................................................................................... 88
Solving hard drive problems ................................................................................................................................ 89
Solving media card reader problems ................................................................................................................... 90
Solving display problems ....................................................................................................................................  92
Solving audio problems ....................................................................................................................................... 95
Solving printer problems .....................................................................................................................................  97
Solving keyboard and mouse problems .............................................................................................................. 98
Solving Hardware Installation Problems ........................................................................................................... 100
Solving Network Problems ................................................................................................................................ 101
Solving memory problems ................................................................................................................................  103
Solving CD-ROM and DVD problems .................................................................................................................. 105
Solving USB ash drive problems .....................................................................................................................  107
Solving front panel component problems ........................................................................................................  108
Solving Internet access problems .....................................................................................................................  108
Solving software problems ...............................................................................................................................  109
7  POST error messages and diagnostic front panel LEDs and audible codes .......................................................  110
POST numeric codes and text messages ..........................................................................................................  110
Interpreting system validation diagnostic front panel LEDs and audible codes .............................................. 115
8  Password security and resetting CMOS ........................................................................................................  117
Resetting the password jumper ........................................................................................................................  117
Clearing and resetting the BIOS ........................................................................................................................  119
9  Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics ..............................................................................................................  120
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows ...................................................................................................  120
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