Other Configuration Problems - HP Vectra VEi7 Supplementary Manual

Other Configuration Problems

Problem
POST displays an error The Setup program
not covered by an settings.
earlier section in this
chapter.
You may need to
update your PC's Basic
Input Output System
(BIOS).
You think you may
have a problem with
the audio or LAN
features.
Your hard disk may be The state of your hard
fragmented or contain disk by running
errors. ScanDisk and Disk
Defragmenter
If the PC still displays an error
This suggests the configuration settings are
corrupted. Restore the default values.
Check...
1 Turn on or restart the PC.
2 When the message Press F2 to Enter Setup appears, press the F2
key.
Create a bootable floppy to update your PC's BIOS. Refer to page 32.
Download the latest drivers from HP Support Web:
www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport
Use Disk Defragmenter or ScanDisk. To access these utilities, select
Programs



Accessories



System Tools from the Start menu.
For more hard disk troubleshooting, refer to page 36.
1 Turn off the PC and disconnect the power cord.
2 Remove the cover.
3 Change the position of the jumper on the Clear CMOS jumper block as
shown in "System Board Jumpers" on page 74.
4 Leave for 5 seconds.
5 Replace the Clear CMOS jumper in its original position.
6 Replace the cover, and reconnect the power cord.
7 Switch on the PC. The PC may start more slowly than usual because
it will load the default configuration values.
8 Press F2 to enter the Setup program. Update the necessary fields,
such as the date and time, then save and exit the Setup program. The
PC will restart with the new configuration.
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Other Configuration Problems
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