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To specify a boot device from the Express Boot menu, select your preference within the allotted time,
and then press enter.
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To prevent the computer from defaulting to the current MultiBoot setting, press any key before the
allotted time expires. The computer will not start until you select a boot device and press enter.
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To allow the computer to start according to the current MultiBoot settings, wait for the allotted time to
expire.
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) (select models only)
HP PC Hardware Diagnostics is a Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) that allows you to run
diagnostic tests to determine if the computer hardware is functioning properly. The tool runs outside of the
operating system to isolate hardware failures from issues that may be caused by the operating system or
other software components.
To start HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI:
1.
Turn on or restart the computer, quickly press esc, and then press f2.
After pressing f2, the BIOS searches three places for the HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) tools in the
following order:
a.
Connected USB drive
NOTE:
HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device on page
b.
Hard drive
c.
BIOS
2.
Use the keyboard arrow keys to select the type of diagnostic test you want to run, and then follow the
on-screen instructions.
NOTE:
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device
NOTE:
The HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) download instructions are provided in English only.
There are two options to download HP PC Hardware Diagnostics to a USB device:
Option 1: HP PC Diagnostics homepage— Provides access to the latest UEFI version
1.
Go to http://hp.com/go/techcenter/pcdiags.
2.
Click the UEFI Download link, and then select Run.
Option 2: Support and Drivers page—Provides downloads for a specific product for earlier and later
versions
1.
Go to http://www.hp.com.
2.
Point to Support, located at the top of the page, and then click Download Drivers.
3.
In the text box, enter the product name, and then click Go.
– or –
Click Find Now to let HP automatically detect your product.
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To download the HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) tool to a USB drive, see
If you need to stop a diagnostic test while it is running, press esc.
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