HP Pavilion 15-p100 driver and firmware
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Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 2
... available in all editions of Windows 8. This computer may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware, drivers and/or software to take full advantage of Windows 8 functionality. See http://www.microsoft.com for details.
The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty...
Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 8
... 90 Optical drive connector ...91 USB board ...93 Hard drive ...94 System board ...95 Speakers ...103 Memory modules ...104 RTC battery ...105 Power connector ...106 Fan ...107 Heat sink ...108 Power button board ...111
7 Windows - Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI 112 Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ...112 Updating the BIOS ...112 Determining the BIOS version 112...
Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 9
... version 117 Downloading a BIOS update 117
Using Advanced System Diagnostics 118
9 Specifications ...119 Computer specifications ...119 Display Specifications (17.3) ...120 Display Specifications (15.6-in) ...121 Hard drive specifications ...122 DVD±RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combination Drive specifications 122
10 Windows 8.1 - Backing up, restoring, and recovering 124 Creating recovery...
Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 14
... Windows 8.1
External media HP Multi-Format Memory Card Reader slot with push-push technology,
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cards
supporting the following digital card formats:
Supports memory cards such as Secure Digital SD/SDHC/SDXC
Ports
● AC Smart Pin adapter plug (4.5 mm barrel) ● Combination audio-out (stereo headphone)/audio-in (mono
microphone) ● RJ-45 (Ethernet) ● USB...
Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 16
..., 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 displays all the devices installed on 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: ▲...
Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 17
...) and audio-in (microphone).
Connects an optional USB device, such as a keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub.
Depending on your computer model, reads an optical disc or reads and writes to an optical disc.
NOTE: For disc compatibility information, go to the Help and Support web page. Follow the web page instructions to select your computer model. Select Drivers & Downloads...
Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 18
...) and audio-in (microphone).
Connects an optional USB device, such as a keyboard, mouse, external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub.
Depending on your computer model, reads an optical disc or reads and writes to an optical disc.
NOTE: For disc compatibility information, go to the Help and Support web page. Follow the web page instructions to select your computer model. Select Drivers & Downloads...
Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 27
... installed.
NOTE: This Digital Product Key is automatically recognized and activated by Microsoft Operating Systems on a reinstall of the Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 operating system with HPapproved recovery methods.
● Regulatory label(s)-Provide(s) regulatory information about the computer.
● Wireless certification label(s)-Provide(s) information about optional wireless devices...
Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 96
...-Fi + BT4.0 HMC combo adapter, for use only on computer models equipped with Intel processors for HP Pavilion 17 and 15 Notebook PC computer models available for Windows 8.1
753076-005
Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3160 802.11 ac 1x1 WiFi + BT 4.0 combo adapter, for use only on computer models equipped with Intel processors for HP Pavilion 17 and 15 Notebook PC computer models
710662-005
Realtek...
Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 105
... to reassemble and install the hard drive.
System board
NOTE: The system board spare part kit includes replacement thermal material.
Description
For computer models equipped with Intel processors and UMA graphics
Intel Core i5-4210U 1.7 GHz processor, SC turbo up to 2.7 GHz (3.0 MB L3 cache, dual core, 15 W) for use with FreeDOS and Ubuntu Linux HP Pavilion 17 Notebook PC...
Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 122
... HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)
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...
Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 123
... any device, cable, or cord.
1. From the Start screen, type hp support assistant, and then select the HP Support Assistant app.
2. Click Updates and tune-ups, and then click Check for HP updates now.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
4. At the download area, follow these steps:
a. Identify the most recent BIOS update and compare it to the BIOS version currently installed on your computer. If...
Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 124
...a USB device
NOTE: Instructions for downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) 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...
Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 127
..., or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. 1. Access the page on the HP website that provides software for your computer. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you
want to download. 3. At the download area, follow these steps:
a. Identify the BIOS update that is later than the BIOS version currently installed on your computer. Make a note of...
Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 128
..., the battery (and battery calibration), video memory, and the WLAN module status. You can view system information and error logs in the Advanced System Diagnostics window. To start Advanced System Diagnostics: 1. Turn on or restart the computer. While the computer is booting press esc. When the Startup menu is displayed, press f2. 2. Click the diagnostic test...
Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 134
..., and then select Help and Support.
Creating HP Recovery media
HP Recovery Manager is a software program that offers a way 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 at the factory, and...
Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 135
... 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...
Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 136
... the operating system and the software that was installed at the factory.
The HP Recovery partition (select models only) allows System Recovery and Minimized Image Recovery.
What you need to know
● 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 from the manufacturer's website or...
Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 138
... storage device. CAUTION: Using Restore completely erases hard drive contents and reformats the hard drive. All files you have created and any software installed on the computer are permanently removed. The recovery tool reinstalls the original operating system and programs and drivers that were installed at the factory. Software, drivers, and updates not installed at the factory must be manually...
Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 145
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battery board, spare part number 90
battery cover, identifying 16
battery release latch 16 BIOS
determining version 112 determining version for Ubuntu
Linux computer models 117 downloading an update 113 downloading an update for
Ubuntu Linux computer models 117 updating 112 updating for Ubuntu Linux computer models 117 Bluetooth label 17 boot order changing HP Recovery Manager 127 bottom...