Hp NC8230 User Manual

Maintenance and Service Guide
HP Compaq nx8220 Notebook PC HP Compaq nw8240 Notebook PC HP Compaq nc8230 Notebook PC
Document Part Number: 372658-002
October 2005
This guide is a troubleshooting reference used for maintaining and servicing the computer. It provides comprehensive information on identifying computer features, components, and spare parts; troubleshooting computer problems; and performing computer disassembly procedures.
© Copyright 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
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Maintenance and Service Guide HP Compaq nx8220 Notebook PC HP Compaq nw8240 Notebook PC HP Compaq nc8230 Notebook PC Second Edition October 2005 First Edition March 2005 Document Part Number: 372658-002

Contents

1 Product Description
1.1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2
1.2 Resetting the Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5
1.3 Power Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5
1.4 External Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6
1.5 Design Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–20
2 Troubleshooting
2.1 Computer Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
Accessing Computer Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
Computer Setup Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
Selecting from the File Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3
Selecting from the Security Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4
Selecting from the Tools Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5
Selecting from the Advanced Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6
2.2 Troubleshooting Flowcharts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7
3 Software Update and Recovery
3.1 Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1
Accessing Computer Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2
Obtaining the Support Software CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3
Software Updates and the HP Web Site . . . . . . . . . . 3–3
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3.2 System Recovery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6
Safeguarding Your Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7
Using Altiris Local Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–7
Using System Restore Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–8
Reinstalling Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–9
Repairing the Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–10
Reinstalling the Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–12
Reinstalling Device Drivers and Other Software . . 3–14
4 Illustrated Parts Catalog
4.1 Serial Number Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1
4.2 Computer Major Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2
4.3 Miscellaneous Plastics Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–14
4.4 Miscellaneous Cable Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–15
4.5 Mass Storage Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–16
4.6 Miscellaneous (Not Illustrated). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–17
4.7 Sequential Part Number Listing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–19
5 Removal and Replacement Preliminaries
5.1 Tools Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–1
5.2 Service Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–2
Plastic Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–2
Cables and Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–2
5.3 Preventing Damage to Removable Drives . . . . . . . . 5–3
5.4 Preventing Electrostatic Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–4
5.5 Packaging and Transporting Precautions . . . . . . . . . 5–5
5.6 Workstation Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–6
5.7 Grounding Equipment and Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–7
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6 Removal and Replacement Procedures
6.1 Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–2
6.2 Disassembly Sequence Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–3
6.3 Preparing the Computer for Disassembly . . . . . . . . . 6–5
6.4 Hard Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–6
6.5 Computer Feet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–10
6.6 MultiBay II Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–11
6.7 External Memory Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–12
6.8 Bluetooth Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–15
6.9 Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–17
6.10 Switch Cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–22
6.11 RTC Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–26
6.12 Thermal Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–27
6.13 Heat Sink. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–29
6.14 Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–32
Contents
6.15 TPM Security Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–34
6.16 Internal Memory Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–35
6.17 TouchPad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–37
6.18 Mini PCI Communications Module . . . . . . . . . . . 6–40
6.19 Display Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–42
6.20 Top Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–46
6.21 Modem Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–50
6.22 System Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–52
6.23 System Board Frame. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–59
6.24 Push Button Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–63
6.25 Serial Connector Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–65
6.26 Audio Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–67
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Contents
7 Specifications
A Connector Pin Assignments
B Power Cord Set Requirements
C Screw Listing
D Display Component Recycling
Index
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Product Description

The HP Compaq nx8220, nw8240, and nc8230 Notebook PCs offer advanced modularity, Intel® Pentium® M processors, and extensive multimedia support.
HP Compaq nx8220, nw8240, and nc8230 Notebook PCs
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Product Description

1.1 Features

Intel Pentium M 2.13-, 2.00-, 1.86-, 1.73-, or 1.60-GHz
processors, varying by computer model
The following displays are available, varying by
computer model:
15.4-inch, UXGA, TFT (1600 × 1200) with over
16.8 million colors
15.4-inch, WSXGA, TFT (1680 × 1050) with over
16.8 million colors
15.4-inch, WXGA, TFT (1366 × 768) with over
16.8 million colors
80-, 60-, or 40-GB high-capacity hard drive, varying by
computer model
256-MB DDR2 synchronous DRAM (SDRAM) at 400 and
533 MHz, expandable to 2.0 GB
Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition or Windows XP
Professional, varying by computer model
Full-size Windows keyboard with embedded numeric keypad
TouchPad and pointing stick pointing devices, including a
dedicated vertical scroll region.
Integrated 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet local area
network (LAN) network interface card (NIC) with RJ-45 jack
Integrated high-speed 56K modem with RJ-11 jack
Integrated wireless support for Mini PCI IEEE 802.11a/b and
802.11a/b/g WLAN device
Support for one Type I or Type II PC Card slot, with support
for both 32-bit (CardBus) and 16-bit PC Cards
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Product Description
External 90-watt AC adapter with 3-wire power cord
8-cell Li-Ion battery pack
Stereo speakers
Volume up, volume mute, and volume down buttons
(full-featured models only)
Numerous references are made throughout this Maintenance
and Service Guide to “full-featured” and “defeatured” units. A computer model is considered to be full-featured if it has 3 Universal Serial Bus ports and the following components:
Volume control buttons
Quick Launch buttons
Infrared port
SD Memory Card slot
Serial port
S-Video-out port
Docking connector
A computer model is considered to be defeatured if it has only 2 Universal Serial Bus ports and none of the components listed above.
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Product Description
Support for the following optical drives:
DVD-ROM drive
DVD+RW/R and CD-RW Combo Drive
DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive
Connectors:
Infrared (full-featured models only)
Audio-out (headphone)
Audio-in (microphone)
Universal Serial Bus (USB) v. 2.0 (3 ports on full-featured
Serial port (full-featured models only)
Power
External monitor
RJ-45 (network)
RJ-11 (modem)
S-Video-out (full-featured models only)
IEEE 1394
PC Card
computer models, 2 ports on defeatured computer models)
Smart card
SD Memory Card (full-featured models only)
Parallel port (full-featured models only)
Primary battery
Travel battery
Docking connector (full-featured models only)
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1.2 Resetting the Computer

If the computer you are servicing has an unknown password, follow these steps to clear the password. These steps also clear CMOS:
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (refer to Section 6.3,
“Preparing the Computer for Disassembly,” for more
information).
2. Remove the real-time clock (RTC) battery (refer to
Section 6.11, “RTC Battery,” for more information on
removing and replacing the RTC battery).
3. Wait approximately 5 minutes.
4. Replace the RTC battery and reassemble the computer.
5. Connect AC power to the computer. Do not reinsert any battery packs at this time.
6. Turn on the computer.
All passwords and all CMOS settings have been cleared.
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1.3 Power Management

The computer comes with power management features that extend battery operating time and conserve power. The computer supports the following power management features:
Standby
Hibernation
Setting customization by the user
Hotkeys for setting the level of performance
Battery calibration
Lid switch standby/resume
Power button
Advanced Configuration and Power Management (ACPM)
compliance
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Product Description

1.4 External Components

The external components on the front of the computer are shown below and described in Table 1-1.
Front Components
Tabl e 1-1
Front Components
Item Component Function
1 Wireless light On: an integrated wireless device (selected
models only) has been turned on.
2Power light
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On: The computer is on.
Blinking: The computer is in
standby mode.
Tabl e 1-1
Product Description
Front Components
(Continued)
Item Component Function
3Battery light Amber: A battery pack is charging.
Green: A battery pack is close to full
charge capacity.
Blinking amber: A battery pack that is the only available power source has reached a low-battery condition. When the battery reaches a critical low-battery condition, the battery light blinks more quickly.
Off: If the computer is connected to external power, the light is turned off when all batteries in the computer are fully charged. If the computer is not connected to external power, the light is turned off until the battery reaches a low-battery condition.
4 Integrated Drive
Electronics (IDE) drive light
5 Infrared port
(full-featured models only)
6 Display release latch Opens the computer.
On: A drive in the hard drive bay or MultiBay II is being accessed.
Provides wireless communication between the computer and an optional IrDA-compliant device.
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Product Description
The external components on the left side of the computer are shown below and described in Table 1-2.
Left-Side Components
Tabl e 1-2
Left-Side Components
Item Component Function
1 Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the
2 RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable.
3 RJ-11 (modem) jack Connects the modem cable.
4 S-Video-out jack
(full-featured models only)
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computer.
Security solutions are designed to
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act as deterrents. These deterrents may not prevent a product from being mishandled or stolen.
Is a 7-pin, dual-purpose jack. It connects an optional S-Video device,
such as a television, VCR, camcorder, overhead projector, or video capture card with an optional, standard (4-pin) S-Video cable.
The extra 3 pins also enable an optional S-Video-to-composite adapter to be used with the computer.
Tabl e 1-2
Product Description
Left-Side Components
(Continued)
Item Component Function
5 Vent Enables airflow to cool internal
components.
To prevent overheating, do not
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obstruct vents. Do not allow a hard surface, such as a printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or thick rugs or clothing, to block airflow.
6 1394 port (4 pin) Connects an optional 4-pin 1394 device,
such as a camcorder.
7 USB port Connects USB 1.1- and 2.0-compliant
devices to the computer using a standard USB cable, or connects an optional External MultiBay or External MultiBay II to the computer. The External MultiBay must be connected to an external power source.
8 Smart card reader Accepts smart cards.
9 SD Memory Card slot Accepts Secure Digital (SD) Memory
Cards.
10 PC Card slot Supports optional Type I or Type II
PC Card.
11 PC Card eject button Ejects PC Cards from the PC Card slot.
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Product Description
The external components on the right side of the computer are shown below and described in Table 1-3.
Right-Side Components
Tabl e 1-3
Right-Side Components
Item Component Function
1Audio-out
(headphone) jack
2 Internal microphone Records sound.
3Audio-in
(microphone) jack
4 USB ports (2)
(full-featured models only)
5 MultiBay II Holds an optional MultiBay II device.
6Serial port
(full-featured models only)
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Produces system sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, headset, or television audio.
Connects an optional monaural microphone.
Connect USB 1.1- and 2.0-compliant devices to the computer using a standard USB cable, or connects an optional External MultiBay or External MultiBay II to the computer. The External MultiBay must also be connected to an external power source.
Connects an optional serial device.
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The external components on the rear panel of the computer are shown below and described in Table 1-4.
Rear Panel Components
Table 1-4
Rear Panel Components
Item Component Function
1 Primary battery bay Holds the primary battery pack.
2 Power connector Connects an AC adapter or an optional
3 External monitor port Connects an optional external VGA
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automobile or aircraft adapter.
monitor or projector.
Product Description
The standard keyboard components of the computer are shown below and described in Table 1-5.
Standard Keyboard Components
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Table 1-5
Standard Keyboard Components
Item Component Function
Product Description
1 Function keys
(f3,
f4, f8–f11)
2 caps lock key Enables caps lock and turns on the caps
3 fn
4 Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start menu.
5Windows
6 Arrow keys Moves the cursor around the screen.
7 Keypad keys (15) Can be used like the keys on an external
8 num lock key Enables numeric lock, turns on the
key Executes frequently used system
applications key
Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with the fn key.
lock light.
functions when pressed in combination with a function key or the esc key.
Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer.
numeric keypad.
embedded numeric keypad, and turns on the num lock light.
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Product Description
The computer top components are shown below and described in Table 1-6.
Top Components, Part 1
Table 1-6
Top Components, Part 1
Item Component Function
1 Display lid switch Initiates standby if the display is closed
while the computer is turned on.
2 Power button When the computer is:
Off, press to turn on the computer.
On, briefly press to initiate hibernation.
In standby, briefly press to resume from
standby.
In hibernation, briefly press to restore from hibernation.
If the system has stopped
responding and Microsoft Windows shutdown procedures cannot be used, press and hold the power button for at least 4 seconds to turn off the computer.
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Table 1-6
Product Description
Top Components, Part 1
(Continued)
Item Component Function
3 Info Center button Enables you to view a list of commonly
used software solutions.
4 Wireless button
Wireless light
5 Presentation mode
button
6 Caps lock light On: caps lock is on.
7 Num lock light On: num lock or the numeric keypad is on.
8 Volume mute button
(full-featured models only)
9 Volume down button
(full-featured models only)
10 Volume up button
(full-featured models only)
Enables and disables wireless LAN or Bluetooth® devices (select models only).
On: A wireless LAN or Bluetooth device is hardware enabled.
Turns on Presentation mode.
Turns off computer sound.
Decreases system sound.
Increases system sound.
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Product Description
The computer top components are continued below and described in Table 1-7.
Top Components, Part 2
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Table 1-7
Top Components, Part 2
Item Component Function
Product Description
1 Pointing stick
(select models only)
2 Speakers Produce stereo sound.
3 Pointing stick buttons
(select models only)
4 TouchPad scroll zone Scrolls up or down.
5 TouchPad buttons Function like the buttons on an
6 TouchPad Moves the pointer and selects or activates
Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen.
Function like the buttons on an external mouse.
external mouse.
items on the screen. Can be set to perform other mouse functions, such as scrolling, selecting, and double-clicking.
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Product Description
The external components on the bottom of the computer are shown below and described in Table 1-8.
Bottom Components
Table 1 -8
Bottom Components
Item Component Function
1 Primary battery bay Holds the primary battery pack.
2 Primary battery locking
latch
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Secures the primary battery pack into the battery bay. This latch must be set to unlock to release the battery.
Table 1 -8
Product Description
Bottom Components
(Continued)
Item Component Function
3 Travel battery connector Connects an optional travel battery.
4 Memory module
compartment
5 Hard drive bay Holds the primary hard drive.
6 Vents (5) Enable airflow to cool internal
7 Primary battery release
latch
8 Docking connector
(full-featured models only)
Contains one memory module slot.
components.
To prevent overheating, do not
obstruct vents. Do not allow a hard surface, such as a printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or thick rugs or clothing, to block airflow.
Releases the primary battery pack from the battery bay. The primary battery locking latch must be in the unlocked position.
Connects the computer to an optional docking device.
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Product Description

1.5 Design Overview

This section presents a design overview of key parts and features of the computer. Refer to Chapter 4, “Illustrated Parts Catalog,” to identify replacement parts, and Chapter 6, “Removal and
Replacement Procedures,” for disassembly steps.
The system board provides the following device connections:
Audio
Display
Hard drive
Intel Pentium M processors
Keyboard
Memory module
Mini PCI communications devices
PC Card
Pointing stick
To uc hP ad
Trusted platform module (TPM) security module
CAUTION: To properly ventilate the computer, allow at least a 7.6--cm
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(3-inch) clearance on the left and right sides of the computer.
The computer uses an electric fan for ventilation. The fan is controlled by a temperature sensor and is designed to be turned on automatically when high temperature conditions exist. These conditions are affected by high external temperatures, system power consumption, power management/battery conservation configurations, battery fast charging, and software applications. Exhaust air is displaced through the ventilation grill located on the left side of the computer.
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Troubleshooting

WARNING: Only authorized technicians trained by HP should repair
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this equipment. All troubleshooting and repair procedures are detailed to allow only subassembly-/module-level repair. Because of the complexity of the individual boards and subassemblies, do not attempt to make repairs at the component level or modifications to any printed wiring board. Improper repairs can create a safety hazard. Any indication of component replacement or printed wiring board modification may void any warranty or exchange allowances.

2.1 Computer Setup

Computer Setup is a preinstalled, ROM-based utility that can be used even when the operating system is not working or will not load. If the operating system is working, the computer restarts the operating system after you exit Computer Setup.
Pointing devices are not supported in Computer Setup; you
must use the keyboard to navigate and make selections.
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The menu tables later in this chapter provide an overview of Computer Setup options.
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Troubleshooting

Accessing Computer Setup

The information and settings in Computer Setup are accessed from the File, Security, To ol s, and Advanced menus.
1. Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the computer. Press displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen.
To change the language, press f2.
To view navigation information, press f1.
To return to the Computer Setup menu, press esc.
2. Select the File, Security, Tools, or Advanced menu.
3. To exit Computer Setup, choose one of the following:
To exit without saving any changes, use the arrow keys to
select File > Ignore changes and exit, and then follow the instructions on the screen.
To exit and save all the settings you have entered, use the
arrow keys to select File > Save changes and exit, and then follow the instructions on the screen.
Your preferences are set when you exit Computer Setup and take effect when the computer restarts.
f10 while the F10 = Based Setup message is

Computer Setup Defaults

To return all settings in Computer Setup to the values that were set at the factory:
1. Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the computer. Press displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen.
To change the language, press f2.
To view navigation information, press f1.
2. Use the arrow keys to select File > Restore defaults.
3. Select the Restore Defaults check box.
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f10 while the F10 = Based Setup message is
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4. To confirm the restoration, press f10.
5. Select File > Save changes and exit, and then follow the instructions on the screen.
When the computer restarts, the factory settings are restored, and any identification information you have entered is saved.

Selecting from the File Menu

Table 2 -1
File Menu
Select To Do This
System Information View identification information about the
computer and any battery packs in the system.
View specification information about the processor, memory and cache size, video revision, keyboard controller version, and system ROM.
Save to floppy Save system configuration settings to a diskette.
Restore from floppy Restore system configuration settings from a
diskette.
Restore defaults Replace configuration settings in Computer Setup
with factory default settings. (Identification information is retained.)
Ignore changes and exit Cancel changes entered during the current
session. Then exit and restart the computer.
Save changes and exit Save changes entered during the current session.
Then exit and restart the computer. The changes you save are in effect when the computer restarts.
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Troubleshooting

Selecting from the Security Menu

Table 2 -2
Security Menu
Select To Do This
Administrator password Enter, change, or delete an HP Administrator
password.
Power-on password Enter, change, or delete a power-on password.
Password options Enable/Disable stringent security.
Enable/Disable required password on restart.
DriveLock passwords Enable/disable DriveLock; change a DriveLock
user or master password.
DriveLock Settings are accessible only
when you enter Computer Setup by turning on (not restarting) the computer.
Smart Card security Enable/disable power-on support for smart cards.
This feature is supported by select Smart
Card readers only.
Embedded security Enable/Disable the embedded security chip.
Restore embedded security chip to factory settings.
Enable/Disable power-on authentication support.
Enable/Disable automatic DriveLock.
Reset power-on authentication credential
Embedded Security settings are accessible
only if the computer is equipped with an embedded security chip.
Device security Enable/Disable devices in the system.
Enable NIC for inclusion in MultiBoot.
System IDs Enter user-defined identification values.
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