Application Guide

1. Turn off the computer.
2. Insert the USB device containing the latest version of the PC Hardware Diagnostics into a
USB port on the computer.
3. Turn on the computer, then press the Esc key repeatedly until the Startup menu screen is
displayed.
note:
If you cannot start the computer from the USB storage device, temporarily disable
Secure Boot from the BIOS. For instructions to disable Secure Boot, see Secure
Boot (Windows 10) or Secure Boot (Windows 8).
4. Press F2 to select System Diagnostics.
Figure : Startup Menu
5. Select your preferred language from the list.
The HP PC Hardware Diagnostics home page opens, showing the version number and
USB.
Figure : HP PC Hardware Diagnostics main menu