HP ENVY TouchSmart 15-q100 driver and firmware
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ENVY m6 Notebook PC ENVY Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 2
... 8. This computer may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers, and/or software to take full advantage of Windows 8 functionality. See for http://www.microsoft.com details.
Software terms
By installing, copying, downloading, or otherwise using any software product preinstalled on this computer, you agree to be bound by the terms of the HP End User License Agreement (EULA...
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... ...5 Locating software ...5 Display ...6 Top ...7 TouchPad ...7 Lights ...8 Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint reader (select models only 9 Keys ...10 Using the action keys ...10 Left side ...12 Right side ...13 Bottom ...14 Service tag ...15
3 Illustrated parts catalog ...16 Computer major components ...16 Miscellaneous parts ...20 Display assembly subcomponents ...21 Mass storage devices ...22...
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...68 TouchPad assembly ...70 Power button board ...72 Keyboard ...73
7 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) ...76 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ...76 Updating the BIOS ...76 Determining the BIOS version ...76 Downloading a BIOS update ...77
8 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) ...78 Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device 78
9 Specifications ...80 Computer specifications ...80
10...
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..., type control panel, and then select Control Panel. 2. Select System and Security, select System, and then click Device Manager in the left column.
A list reveals all the devices installed in your computer. To find out information about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number, press fn +esc.
Locating software
To find out what software is installed on your computer: ▲...
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... Windows operating system and your computer, answers to questions, and updates to your computer.
Help and Support also provides automated troubleshooting tools and access to support.
Decreases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold down the key.
Increases the screen brightness incrementally as long as you hold down the key.
Switches the screen image between display devices...
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... operating system. 2. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer. 3. Disconnect all external devices from the computer. Remove the battery:
WARNING! To reduce potential safety issues, use only the user-replaceable battery provided with the computer, a replacement battery provided by HP, or a compatible battery purchased from HP. CAUTION: Removing a user...
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...prior to installing new memory may result in various system problems. To update BIOS: 1. Navigate to www.hp.com. 2. Click Support & Drivers > click Drivers & Software. 3. In the Enter a product name/number box, type the computer model information, and then click Search. 4. Click the link for the computer model. 5. Select the operating system, and then click Next. 6. Under Step 2: Select a Download...
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... fan (3).
Reverse this procedure to install the fan.
System board
NOTE: The system board spare part kit includes replacement thermal material.
Description
For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel Core i7-4702HQ processor, a graphics subsystem with discrete memory, and the Windows 8 Professional operating system
For use only on computer models equipped with an Intel Core...
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...: ● Memory module (see Memory module on page 40) ● Heat sink (see Heat sink on page 60) ● Processor (see Processor on page 62) Remove the system board: 1. Disconnect the following cables from the system board:
(1) Connector board cable (2) Connector board ribbon cable (3) Power connector cable (4) Display panel cable (5) Webcam/microphone module cable (6) Wireless antenna cables...
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...) b. Hard drive (see Hard drive on page 38) c. Base enclosure (see Base enclosure on page 45) d. Display assembly (see Display assembly on page 47) e. Fan (see Fan on page 55) f. System board (see System board on page 56) g. Heat sink (see Heat sink on page 60) Remove the processor: 1. Use a flat-bladed screw driver (1) to turn the processor locking...
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...Setup Utility (BIOS)
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 (BIOS) includes settings for the types of devices installed, the startup sequence of the computer, and the amount of system and extended memory.
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS...
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..., remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord.
NOTE: If your computer is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates.
1. From the Start screen, type support, and then select the HP Support Assistant app.
‒ or -
From the Windows desktop, click the question mark icon in the notification area...
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... 1. Start Setup Utility:
● Computers or tablets with keyboards: ▲ Turn on or restart the computer, quickly press esc.
2. Press or tap f2. The BIOS searches 3 places for the diagnostic tools, in the following order: a. Connected USB drive NOTE: To download the HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) tool to a USB drive, see Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device on page...
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....hp.com/support, select your country or region, and follow the on-screen instructions. HP Recovery Manager is a software program that allows you to create recovery media after you successfully set up the computer. HP Recovery media can be used to perform system recovery if the hard drive becomes corrupted. System recovery reinstalls the original operating system and the software programs installed...
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... to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or region, and follow the on-screen instructions. If you use an external optical drive, it must be connected directly to a USB port on the computer; the drive cannot be connected to a USB port on an external device, such as a USB hub.
● Be sure that the computer is connected to AC power before you begin...
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... support, or by using the HP Recovery partition (select models only). If you have not already created recovery media, see Creating HP Recovery media (select models only) on page 81.
What you need to know before you get started
● HP Recovery Manager recovers only software that was installed at the factory. For software not provided with this computer, you must either download the software...
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... then configures the settings for the
programs that were installed at the factory. ● Minimized Image Recovery (select models only)-Reinstalls the operating system and all hardware-
related drivers and software, but not other software applications. ● Factory Reset-Restores the computer to its original factory state by deleting all information from the
hard drive and re-creating...
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... Turn on or restart the computer, quickly press the Windows button, and then tap f9 for boot options. 3. Select the optical drive or USB flash drive from which you want to boot. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Removing the HP Recovery partition (select models only)
HP Recovery Manager software allows you to remove the HP Recovery partition to free up hard drive space. IMPORTANT: After you...
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... cover, identifying 14 battery release latch 15 BIOS determining version 76 downloading an update 77 starting the Setup Utility 76 updating 76 boot order changing 85 buttons left TouchPad 7 power 9 right TouchPad 7
C cables, service considerations 29 caps lock light, identifying 8 chipset, product description 1 components
bottom 14 display 6
D display assembly
removal 47 spare part numbers 17...
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..., 26,
62 processor, product description 1 product description
audio 2 chipset 1 display panel 1 Ethernet 2 external media cards 3 graphics 1 hard drive 2 internal card expansion 3 keyboard 3 memory module 1 microphone 2 operating system 3 pointing device 3 ports 3 power requirements 3 processors 1 product name 1 security 3 serviceability 3 video 2 wireless 2 product name 1
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