HP OMEN X Desktop PC - 900-206ur User guide

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User Guide
© Copyright 2016 HP Development Company,
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First Edition: July 2016
Document Part Number: 900120-001
Product notice
This guide describes features that are common
to most products. Some features may not be
available on your computer.
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versions of Windows. Systems may require
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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). If you do not accept these
license terms, your sole remedy is to return the
entire unused product (hardware and software)
within 14 days for a full refund subject to the
refund policy of your seller.
For any further information or to request a full
refund of the price of the computer, please
contact your seller.
Safety warning notices
WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do not place the
computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Use the computer only on a hard, at
surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as
pillows or rugs or clothing, to block airow. Also, do not allow the AC adapter to come into contact with the
skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation. The computer and the AC adapter
comply with the user-accessible surface temperature limits dened by the International Standard for Safety
of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950-1).
WARNING! To reduce the risk of serious injury or damage to the equipment, do not open the chassis cover of
any computer containing a 1300 W PSU. To determine if you have a 600 W or 1300 W PSU, refer to the label on
the back of the computer.
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iv Safety warning notices
Processor conguration setting (select products only)
IMPORTANT: Select products are congured with an Intel® Pentium® N35xx/N37xx series or a Celeron®
N28xx/N29xx/N30xx/N31xx series processor and a Windows® operating system. If your computer is
congured as described, do not change the processor conguration setting in mscong.exe from 4 or 2
processors to 1 processor. If you do so, your computer will not restart. You will have to perform a factory
reset to restore the original settings.
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vi Processor conguration setting (select products only)
Table of contents
1 Starting right ................................................................................................................................................ 1
Visit the HP Apps Store .......................................................................................................................................... 1
Best practices ......................................................................................................................................................... 1
More HP resources ................................................................................................................................................. 2
2 Getting to know your computer ...................................................................................................................... 4
Locating hardware ................................................................................................................................................. 4
Locating software .................................................................................................................................................. 4
Front ....................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Color zones .......................................................................................................................................... 6
Color zones ........................................................................................................................ 6
Right ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Back ...................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Bottom ................................................................................................................................................................. 12
Labels ................................................................................................................................................................... 13
3 Connecting to a network .............................................................................................................................. 14
Connecting to a wireless network ....................................................................................................................... 14
Using the wireless controls ............................................................................................................... 14
Connecting to a WLAN ....................................................................................................................... 14
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select products only) ................................................................. 15
Connecting Bluetooth devices ........................................................................................ 15
Connecting to a wired network—LAN ................................................................................................................. 16
Sharing data and drives and accessing software ................................................................................................ 16
4 Enjoying entertainment features .................................................................................................................. 17
Using audio .......................................................................................................................................................... 17
Connecting speakers ......................................................................................................................... 17
Connecting digital speakers .............................................................................................................. 18
Connecting headphones .................................................................................................................... 18
Connecting a microphone ................................................................................................................. 18
Connecting headsets ......................................................................................................................... 19
Using sound settings ......................................................................................................................... 19
Using video .......................................................................................................................................................... 19
Discovering and connecting to Miracast-compatible wireless displays (select products only) ...... 20
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5 Managing power .......................................................................................................................................... 21
Initiating and exiting Sleep and Hibernation ....................................................................................................... 21
Manually initiating and exiting Sleep ................................................................................................ 22
Manually initiating and exiting Hibernation (select products only) ................................................. 22
Setting password protection on wakeup (exiting Sleep or Hibernation) ......................................... 22
Shutting down (turning o) the computer .......................................................................................................... 23
6 Maintaining your computer .......................................................................................................................... 24
Improving performance ....................................................................................................................................... 24
Using Disk Defragmenter .................................................................................................................. 24
Using Disk Cleanup ............................................................................................................................ 24
Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................................... 24
Cleaning your computer ...................................................................................................................................... 25
Cleaning procedures .......................................................................................................................... 25
Cleaning the sides or cover ............................................................................................. 25
Traveling with or shipping your computer .......................................................................................................... 26
7 Securing your computer and information ....................................................................................................... 27
Using passwords .................................................................................................................................................. 27
Setting Windows passwords ............................................................................................................. 27
Setting Setup Utility (BIOS) passwords ............................................................................................. 28
Using Internet security software ......................................................................................................................... 28
Using antivirus software ................................................................................................................... 28
Using rewall software ..................................................................................................................... 28
Installing software updates ................................................................................................................................. 29
Using HP Touchpoint Manager (select products only) ........................................................................................ 29
Securing your wireless network .......................................................................................................................... 29
Backing up your software applications and information .................................................................................... 29
Using an optional security cable (select products only) ..................................................................................... 29
8 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) ............................................................................................................................. 30
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ................................................................................................................................ 30
Updating Setup Utility (BIOS) .............................................................................................................................. 30
Determining the BIOS version ........................................................................................................... 30
Downloading a BIOS update .............................................................................................................. 31
9 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) ....................................................................................................... 32
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device .................................................................... 32
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10 Backing up, restoring, and recovering .......................................................................................................... 34
Creating recovery media and backups ................................................................................................................ 34
Creating HP Recovery media (select products only) ......................................................................... 34
Using Windows tools ........................................................................................................................................... 35
Restore and recovery ........................................................................................................................................... 35
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager ........................................................................................... 36
What you need to know before you get started ............................................................. 36
Using the HP Recovery partition (select products only) ................................................. 37
Using HP Recovery media to recover .............................................................................. 37
Changing the computer boot order ................................................................................ 37
Removing the HP Recovery partition (select products only) ......................................... 38
11 Specications ............................................................................................................................................ 39
Operating environment ....................................................................................................................................... 39
12 Electrostatic Discharge .............................................................................................................................. 40
13 Accessibility .............................................................................................................................................. 41
Supported assistive technologies ....................................................................................................................... 41
Contacting support .............................................................................................................................................. 41
Index ............................................................................................................................................................. 42
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1 Starting right
This computer is a powerful tool designed to enhance your work and entertainment. Read this chapter to
learn about best practices after you set up your computer, fun things to do with your computer, and where to
nd additional HP resources.
Visit the HP Apps Store
The HP Apps Store oers a wide choice of popular games, entertainment and music apps, productivity apps,
and apps exclusive to HP that you can download to the desktop. The selection is updated regularly and
includes regional content and country-specic oers. Be sure to check the HP Apps Store frequently for new
and updated features.
IMPORTANT: You must be connected to the Internet to access the HP Apps Store.
To view and download an app:
1. Select the Start button, and then select the Store app.
‒ or –
Select the Store icon next to the taskbar search box.
2. Select the app you want to download, and then follow the on-screen instructions. When the download is
complete, the app appears on the All apps screen.
Best practices
After you set up and register the computer, we recommend the following steps to get the most out of your
smart investment:
Back up your hard drive by creating recovery media. See Backing up, restoring, and recovering
on page 34.
If you haven’t already done so, connect to a wired or wireless network. See details in Connecting to a
network on page 14.
Become familiar with the computer hardware and software. For more information, see Getting to know
your computer on page 4 and Enjoying entertainment features on page 17.
Update or purchase antivirus software. See Using antivirus software on page 28.
Visit the HP Apps Store 1
More HP resources
To locate resources that provide product details, how-to information, and more, use this table.
Resource Contents
Setup Instructions
Overview of computer setup and features
HP support
For HP support, go to http://www.hp.com/support.
Online chat with an HP technician
Support telephone numbers
HP service center locations
Safety & Comfort Guide
To access this guide:
Select the Start button, select All apps, select HP
Help and Support, and then select HP
Documentation.
‒ or –
Select the Start button, select All apps, select HP,
and then select HP Documentation.
‒ or –
Type support in the taskbar search box, and then
select the HP Support Assistant app. Select My PC,
select the Specications tab, and then select User
Guides.
‒ or –
Click the question mark icon in the taskbar. Select My
PC, select the Specications tab, and then select
User Guides.
‒ or –
Go to http://www.hp.com/ergo.
IMPORTANT: You must be connected to the Internet
to access the latest version of the user guide.
Proper workstation setup
Guidelines for posture and work habits that increase your comfort
and decrease your risk of injury
Electrical and mechanical safety information
Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices
To access this document:
Select the Start button, select All apps, select HP
Help and Support, and then select HP
Documentation.
‒ or –
Select the Start button, select All apps, select HP,
and then select HP Documentation.
‒ or –
Type support in the taskbar search box, and then
select the HP Support Assistant app. Select My PC,
select the Specications tab, and then select User
Guides.
‒ or –
Important regulatory notices, including information about proper
battery disposal, if needed.
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Resource Contents
Click the question mark icon in the taskbar. Select My
PC, select the Specications tab, and then select
User Guides.
Limited Warranty*
To access this document:
Select the Start button, select All apps, select HP
Help and Support, and then select HP
Documentation.
‒ or –
Select the Start button, select All apps, select HP,
and then select HP Documentation.
‒ or –
Type support in the taskbar search box, and then
select the HP Support Assistant app. Select My PC,
select the Specications tab, and then select User
Guides.
‒ or –
Click the question mark icon in the taskbar. Select My
PC, select the Specications tab, and then select
User Guides.
‒ or –
Go to http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments.
IMPORTANT: You must be connected to the Internet
to access the latest version of the user guide.
Specic warranty information about this computer
*You can nd your HP Limited Warranty located with the user guides on your product and/or on the CD or DVD provided in the box. In
some countries or regions, HP may provide a printed warranty in the box. For countries or regions where the warranty is not provided
in printed format, you can request a copy from http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments. For products purchased in Asia Pacic, you
can write to HP at POD, PO Box 161, Kitchener Road Post Oice, Singapore 912006. Include your product name, and your name, phone
number, and postal address.
More HP resources 3
2 Getting to know your computer
Locating hardware
To nd out what hardware is installed on your computer:
Type device manager in the taskbar search box, and then select the Device Manager app.
A list displays all the devices installed on your computer.
For information about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number, press fn+esc
(select products only).
Locating software
To nd out what software is installed on your computer:
Select the Start button, and then select All apps.
‒ or –
Right-click the Start button, and then select Programs and Features.
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Front
Component Description
(1) Lighted color zones Create unique lighting eects on the computer.
NOTE: See Color zones on page 6 for more information.
(2) Vents (2) Enable airow to cool internal components.
NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal
components and prevent overheating. It is normal for the internal fan
to cycle on and o during routine operation.
(3) Tool kit (not shown) Contains a wrench and screws required to install computer
components and graphics card fans. The tool kit is located under the
logo.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of serious injury or damage to the
equipment, do not open the chassis cover of any computer containing
a 1300 W PSU. To determine if you have a 600 W or 1300 W PSU, refer
to the label on the back of the computer.
(4) Stand Holds the computer in an upright position.
Front 5
Color zones
The computer includes nine programmable lighted color zones that allow you to create unique lighting
eects. With OMEN Control, you can customize the colors of each zone or group of zones.
NOTE: When you rst set up your computer, all of the color zones are red.
Color zones
There are ve color eects that you can customize in OMEN Control:
Steady color—Customize the lighting for each of the nine color zones.
Color show—Customize two to four color groups for all of the color zones. The colors will transition
from one group to another after a set time period.
System monitor—Customize color zones for dierent computer hardware features (CPU usage, CPU
temperature, GPU usage, or GPU temperature).
Audio show—Lighting brightness responds to the audio output frequency.
O—All color zones are o.
To open OMEN Control and customize the lighting eects:
Select the Start button, select All apps, and then select OMEN Control.
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Right
Component Description
(1) Power button
When the computer is o, press the button to turn on the
computer.
When the computer is on, press the button briey to
initiate Sleep.
When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button
briey to exit Sleep.
When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button
briey to exit Hibernation.
CAUTION: Pressing and holding down the power button results
in the loss of unsaved information.
If the computer has stopped responding and shutdown
procedures are ineective, press and hold the power button
down for at least 5 seconds to turn o the computer.
To learn more about your power settings, see your power
options.
Type power in the taskbar search box, and then select
Power and sleep settings.
‒ or –
Right-click the Start button, and then select Power
Options.
(2) Power light
On: The computer is on.
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Component Description
Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state, a power-
saving state. The computer shuts o power to the display
and other unneeded components.
O: The computer is o or in Hibernation. Hibernation is a
power-saving state that uses the least amount of power.
(3) Wireless light
On (white): An integrated wireless device, such as a
wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or a
Bluetooth® device, is on.
O: All integrated wireless devices are o.
NOTE: On some products, the wireless light is amber when all
wireless devices are o.
(4) Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo
array microphone, or monaural microphone.
(5) Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in (microphone)
combo jack
Connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones,
earbuds, a headset, or a television audio cable. Also connects an
optional headset microphone. This jack does not support
optional standalone microphones.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the
volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset.
For additional safety information, refer to the Regulatory,
Safety, and Environmental Notices.
To access this guide:
Select the Start button, select All apps, select HP Help and
Support, and then select HP Documentation.
NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the computer
speakers are disabled.
(6) USB 3.0 port Connects an optional USB device, such as a keyboard, mouse,
external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub.
(7) USB 3.0 charging (powered) port Connects an optional USB device, such as a keyboard, mouse,
external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub. Standard USB ports
will not charge all USB devices or will charge using a low current.
Some USB devices require power and require you to use a
powered port.
NOTE: USB charging ports can also charge select models of
cell phones and MP3 players, even when the computer is o.
(8) USB Type-C ports (2) Connect USB devices with a Type-C connector.
(9) Memory card reader Reads optional memory cards that enable you to store, manage,
share, or access information.
To insert a card:
1. Hold the card label-side up, with connectors facing the
computer.
2. Insert the card into the memory card reader, and then
press in on the card until it is rmly seated.
To remove a card:
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Component Description
Press in on the card, and then remove it from the memory
card reader.
(10) Hard drive lock Locks the hard drive service door.
Right 9
Back
Component Description
(1) Side panel release latch Releases the side panel.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of serious injury or damage to
the equipment, do not open the chassis cover of any computer
containing a 1300 W PSU. To determine if you have a 600 W or
1300 W PSU, refer to the label on the back of the computer.
(2) Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.
NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but
it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or
stolen.
(3) Vents (2) Enable airow to cool internal components.
NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool
internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal for
the internal fan to cycle on and o during routine operation.
(4) Optical out connector Connects digital speakers (purchased separately).
(5) USB 3.0 ports (6) Connect a optional USB devices, such as a keyboard, mouse,
external drive, printer, scanner or USB hub.
(6) RJ-45 (network) jack/status lights Connects a network cable.
White: The network is connected.
Amber: Activity is occurring on the network.
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