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    HP code, keys to reset the Bios?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Bullit, Dec 26, 2013.

  1. Bullit

    Bullit Notebook Deity

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    I have an HP DV7 3020sa, while installing Linux i lost the capability to access bios. The laptop works and linux is working just i am unable to use the keys ESC , F8, F11 to access the bios.

    So i thought that i should reset the bios doing it like i always did with other PC's, open the case and lift the bios battery, but in this laptop to lift the battery i need to break its support that puts it in place.

    So anyone know any alternatives for reseting a Bios?
     
    Bullit, Dec 26, 2013
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    Usually on HP laptops it's F10... :)
     
    KLF, Dec 28, 2013
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    I want to reset the bios not to access it. No F key worked to access it.

    And it must be some key combination to reset it.
     
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    http://www.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c02842278.pdf page 111 forwards.
    Not much help there though, maybe reflashing the bios image would do it.

    Do the F-keys work in OS though? I was thinking that external keyboard might help.
     
    KLF, Dec 29, 2013
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    Yes they work.

    Edit: error info erased, still have to enter the Bios.
     
    Bullit, Dec 29, 2013
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