Reference Guide

HP 205 G1 All-in-One 754440-002 page 2
Password Security
Establishing a Setup or Power-On password:
1. Turn on or restart the computer.
2. As soon as the computer turns on, press the Esc key while “Press the ESC key for Startup
Menu” message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
3. Press the F10 key to enter Computer Setup.
4. To establish Setup password, select Security > Setup Password and follow the
instructions.
- or -
To establish a Power-On password, select Security > Power-On Password and follow the
instructions on the screen
5. Before exiting, click File > Save Changes and Exit.
Changing a Setup or Power-On password:
1. Turn on or restart the computer.
To change the Setup password, go to step 2.
To change the Power-on password, go to step 3.
2. To change the Setup password, as soon as the computer turns on:
- Press the Esc key while “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is displayed.
- Press the F10 key to enter Computer Setup.
3. When the key icon appears, type your current password, a slash (/) or alternate delimiter
character, your new password, another slash (/) or alternate delimiter character, and your
new password again as shown:
current password/new password/new password.
NOTE: Type the new password carefully since the characters do not appear on the screen.
4. Press Enter.
The new password will take effect the next time the computer is restarted.
Deleting a Power-On or Setup password
1. Turn on or restart the computer.
To delete the Setup password, go to step 2.
To delete the Power-On password, go to step 3.
2. To change the Setup password, as soon as the computer turns on:
- Press the Esc key while “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is displayed.
- Press the F10 key to enter Computer Setup.
3. When the key icon appears, type your current password followed by a slash (/) or alternate
delimiter character as shown. Example: currentpassword/
4. Press Enter.
Clearing CMOS
1. Turn off the computer and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet.
2. Remove the access panel.
3. On the system board, press and hold the CMOS button for 5 seconds.
4. Replace the chassis access panel and reconnect the power cord.
5. Turn on the computer and allow it to start.
System Setup and Boot
Access the Setup Utility during the computer boot sequence by pressing the Esc key while
“Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is displayed at the bottom of the screen, and
then pressing the F10 key. If you do not press Esc at the appropriate time, you must restart
the computer and again press Esc when the monitor light turns green to access the utility.
Common POST Error Messages
Screen Message Probable Cause Recommended Action
101-Option ROM Error System ROM checksum
error.
1. Verify ROM, reflash if required
2. Clear CMOS memory, reboot
3. Replace system board
103-System Board
Failure
DMA, timers 1. Clear CMOS memory.
2. Replace system board.
164-Memory Size Error
and
201-Memory Error
Incorrect memory configu-
ration
1. Run Setup (F10).
2. Check DIMMs for proper
seating, type, compatibility.
3. Remove DIMMs singularly and
reboot to isolate faulty DIMM.
4. Replace system board.
214-DIMM Configuration
Warning
Populated DIMM configura-
tion is not optimized
1. Check DIMMs for proper
seating, type, compatibility.
2. Rearrange the DIMMs so that
each channel has the same
amount of memory.
301-, 304-Keyboard error Keyboard failure. Check kybd connection or keys.
Check connector for bent or miss-
ing pins. Replace kybd. If 304,
possible system board problem.
501-Display Adapter Fail-
ure
Graphics display controller. 1. Reseat graphics card.
2. Clear CMOS.
3. Replace graphics card.
1720-SMART Hard Drive
Detects Imminent Failure
Hard drive is about to fail.
1. Determine if hard drive is giving
correct error message. Use F2
Diagnostics to run DPS Self-test.
2. Apply hard drive firmware
patch if applicable.
3. Back up contents and replace
hard drive.
Diagnostic LEDs
LED Color LED Activity State/Message
Power White On Computer on
Power White 1 blink every 2 seconds Normal Suspend Mode
Power Red 1 blink every second followed
by a 2 second pause
CPU thermal shutdown
Power Red 3 blinks, 1 blink every second
followed by a 2 second pause
Processor not installed
Power Red 4 blinks, 1 blink every second
followed by a 2 second pause
Power failure (power supply overload)
Power Red 5 blinks, 1 blink every second
followed by a 2 second pause
Pre-video memory error
Power Red 6 blinks, 1 blink every second
followed by a 2 second pause
Pre-video graphics error
Power Red 7 blinks, 1 blink every second
followed by a 2 second pause
System board failure (ROM)
Power Red 8 blinks, 1 blink every second
followed by a 2 second pause
Invalid ROM based on Checksum
Power Red 9 blinks, 1 blink every second
followed by a 2 second pause
System powers on but is unable to
boot
Power Red 11 blinks, 1 blink every sec-
ond followed by a 2 second
pause
Current processor does not support a
feature previously enabled.
Power Red 12 blinks, 1 blink every sec-
ond followed by a 2 second
pause
MXM thermal shutdown
none none System does not power on
and LEDs are not flashing
System unable to power on
Setup Utility Menu
Heading Option/Description
File System Information - Lists the following main system specifications:
• Product name
• SKU number (some models)
• Processor type/speed/stepping
• Cache size (L1/L2/L3)
• Installed memory size/speed/ch
• Integrated MAC Address
•System BIOS
• Chassis serial number
• Asset tracking number
About - Displays copyright notice.
Set Time and Date - Allows you to set system time and date.
Apply Defaults and Exit - Applies the selected default settings and clears
any established passwords.
Ignore Changes and Exit - Exits Computer setup without saving changes.
Save Changes and Exit - Saves changes to system configuration or default
settings and exits Computer Setup.
Storage Device Configuration - Lists all installed BIOS-controlled storage devices.
The following options are available:
•CD-ROM - Let you view model, firmware version, serial number
• Hard Disk - Let you view drive size, model, firmware version, serial num-
ber, connector color. Also lets you set emulation type (none or hard disk).
Storage Options - Allows you to set SATA Emulation, IDE or AHCI.
Boot Order - Allows you to specify boot order.
• Shortcut to Temporarily Override Boot Order
Security
Setup Password - Allows you to set and enable the setup (Admin) password.
Power-On Password - Allows you to set and enable power-on password.
Password Options - When any password exists allows you to lock legacy
resources, enable/disable Setup Browse Mode, set password prompt,
enable/disable network server mode, specify password requirement for
warm boot, and set stringent passwords.
Device Security - Allows you to set Device Available/Device Hidden for:
serial and parallel ports, system audio, network controller, and SATA
ports.
USB Security - Allows you to set Device Available/Device Hidden for front
USB ports 3-4, rear USB ports 8-11, internal USB ports 0, 1, 2, and 5.
Slot Security - Allows you to disable any PCI Express or minicard slot.
Network Boot - Enables/disables boot from OS (NIC models only).
System IDs - Allows you to set Product name, serial number, UUID, SKU
number, family name, asset tag, feature byte, build ID, keyboard locale
setting for system ID entry.
System Security (some models) - Allows you to enable/disable:
• Data Execution Prevention (enable/disable)
• Virtualization Technology (VTx/VTd) (enable/disable)
• Intel TXT (LT) (enable/disable)
• Embedded Security Device Support (enable/disable)
• OS management of Embedded Security Device (enable/disable)
• Reset of Embedded Security Device through OS (enable/disable)
DriveLock Security - Allows you to assign or modify a master or user pass-
word for hard drives.
Power Hardware Power Management - Allows you to enable/disable SATA bus
power management, S5 maximum power savings, and S5 Wake On LAN.
Thermal - Allows you to view CPU and system fan speeds.
Advanced Power-On Options - Allows you to set:
• POST messages - Enable/disable
• After Power Loss - Off/on/previous state
• POST Delay - None, 5, 10, 15, or 20 seconds
BIOS Power-On - Allows you to set the computer to turn on at a preset time.
Bus Options (some models) - Allows you to enable/disable PCI SERR# Gen-
eration and PCI VGA palette snooping.
Device Options - Allows you to set:
• Num Lock State at Power-on - off/on
• Integrated Video - enable/disable
• Multi-Processor - enable/disable
• NIC PXE Option ROM Download - enable/disable