HP OMEN 16-k0 Series Manual

Maintenance and Service Guide
SUMMARY
This guide provides information about spare parts, removal and replacement of parts, security, backing up, and more.

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First Edition: April 2022
Document Part Number: N17104-001
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to most models. Some features may not be
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Safety warning notice
Reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer by following the practices
described.
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 applicable safety standards.
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Table of contents
1Product description................................................................................................................................................................1
2Getting to know your computer.............................................................................................................................................5
Right side ...........................................................................................................................................................................5
Left side .............................................................................................................................................................................5
Rear ................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Display ...............................................................................................................................................................................8
Low blue light mode (select products only)..............................................................................................................8
Keyboard area.................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Touchpad settings and components.........................................................................................................................9
Touchpad settings .............................................................................................................................................9
Adjusting touchpad settings .....................................................................................................................9
Turning on the touchpad ...........................................................................................................................9
Touchpad components ....................................................................................................................................10
Lights .......................................................................................................................................................................10
Special keys .............................................................................................................................................................11
HP OMEN Gaming Hub .............................................................................................................................................13
Bottom ............................................................................................................................................................................14
Labels...............................................................................................................................................................................14
3Illustrated parts catalog ......................................................................................................................................................17
Computer major components..........................................................................................................................................17
Display assembly subcomponents..................................................................................................................................20
Miscellaneous parts.........................................................................................................................................................21
4Removal andreplacement procedures preliminary requirements.....................................................................................23
Tools required..................................................................................................................................................................23
Service considerations.....................................................................................................................................................23
Plastic parts .............................................................................................................................................................23
Cables and connectors.............................................................................................................................................23
Drive handling..........................................................................................................................................................23
Electrostatic discharge information................................................................................................................................24
Generating static electricity ....................................................................................................................................24
Preventing electrostatic damage to equipment.....................................................................................................25
Personal grounding methods and equipment ........................................................................................................25
Grounding the work area.........................................................................................................................................26
Recommended materials and equipment...............................................................................................................26
Cleaning your computer ..................................................................................................................................................27
Enabling HP Easy Clean (select products only) .......................................................................................................27
Removing dirt and debris from your computer.......................................................................................................27
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Cleaning your computer with a disinfectant ...........................................................................................................28
Caring for wood veneer (select products only) .......................................................................................................29
Packaging and transporting guidelines ..........................................................................................................................29
Accessing support information .......................................................................................................................................29
5Removal and replacement procedures for Customer Self-Repair parts.............................................................................32
Component replacement procedures..............................................................................................................................32
Preparation for disassembly ...................................................................................................................................32
Solid-state drive ......................................................................................................................................................32
Memory modules.....................................................................................................................................................33
6Removal and replacement procedures for authorized service provider parts...................................................................36
Component replacement procedures..............................................................................................................................36
Preparation for disassembly ...................................................................................................................................36
Bottom cover ...........................................................................................................................................................36
Battery .....................................................................................................................................................................37
WLAN module ..........................................................................................................................................................39
Speakers ..................................................................................................................................................................40
Card reader ..............................................................................................................................................................41
Per key lighting board..............................................................................................................................................42
Display subcomponents (without removing the display).......................................................................................43
Heat sink assembly..................................................................................................................................................46
Fans..........................................................................................................................................................................47
System board, heat sink, fan combination .............................................................................................................48
RJ-45 (network) board ............................................................................................................................................50
USB board ................................................................................................................................................................52
IR sensor board........................................................................................................................................................53
Touchpad .................................................................................................................................................................54
Display assembly.....................................................................................................................................................56
System board...........................................................................................................................................................63
Top cover with keyboard..........................................................................................................................................65
7Using Setup Utility (BIOS) ....................................................................................................................................................67
Starting Setup Utility (BIOS) ............................................................................................................................................67
Updating Setup Utility (BIOS) ..........................................................................................................................................67
Determining the BIOS version .................................................................................................................................67
Preparing for a BIOS update ....................................................................................................................................68
Downloading a BIOS update............................................................................................................................68
Installing a BIOS update ..................................................................................................................................68
8Backing up, restoring, and recovering .................................................................................................................................70
Backing up information and creating recovery media....................................................................................................70
Using Windows tools for backing up .......................................................................................................................70
Using the HP Cloud Recovery Download Tool to create recovery media (select products only)............................70
Restoring and recovering your system ...........................................................................................................................70
Creating a system restore .......................................................................................................................................71
Restoring and recovery methods ............................................................................................................................71
Recovering using HP Recovery media .....................................................................................................................71
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Changing the computer boot order.........................................................................................................................72
Using HP Sure Recover (select products only) ........................................................................................................72
9Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics .....................................................................................................................................73
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows (select products only) .............................................................................73
Using an HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows hardware failure ID code............................................................73
Accessing HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows...................................................................................................73
Accessing HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows from HP Support Assistant ..............................................73
Accessing HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows from the Start menu (select products only)....................74
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows .............................................................................................74
Downloading the latest HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows version from HP .........................................74
Downloading the HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows from the Microsoft Store......................................74
Downloading HP Hardware Diagnostics Windows by product name or number (select products only) .......74
Installing HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows ...................................................................................................75
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI .........................................................................................................................75
Using an HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI hardware failure ID code ...................................................................75
Starting HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI.............................................................................................................75
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI to a USB ash drive ....................................................................76
Downloading the latest HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI version ...............................................................76
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI by product name or number (select products only)..........76
Using Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI settings (select products only).........................................................77
Downloading Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI.......................................................................................77
Downloading the latest Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI version .................................................77
Downloading Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI by product name or number ................................77
Customizing Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI settings..........................................................................77
10Specications.....................................................................................................................................................................79
Computer specications ..................................................................................................................................................79
Display specications ......................................................................................................................................................79
Solid-state drive specications.......................................................................................................................................80
11Power cord set requirements ............................................................................................................................................81
Requirements for all countries........................................................................................................................................81
Requirements for specic countries and regions ...........................................................................................................81
12Recycling............................................................................................................................................................................83
Index ........................................................................................................................................................................................84
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Product description1
This table provides detailed product information.
Table 1-1 Product components and their descriptions
Category Description
Product Name OMEN by HP 16.1 inch Gaming Laptop PC
Model numbers: 16-k0xxx
Processor 12th generation Intel® processors
Intel Core™ i9-12900H (2.50 GHz base frequency, up to 5.0 GHz, 24 MB cache, 14 cores)
Intel Core i7-12700H (2.30 GHz base frequency, up to 4.70 GHz, 24 MB cache, 14 cores)
Intel Core i5-12500H (2.50 GHz base frequency, up to 4.50 GHz, 18 MB cache, 12 cores)
Graphics controller Internal graphics
Intel Iris® Xe graphics
Discrete/hybrid graphics
●NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 3050
●NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050Ti
●NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
●NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Max-Q
Supports HD Decode, DX12, and HDMI
Supports Graphics Switcher
Supports Advanced Optimus (select products only)
Supports G-Sync (select products only)
Supports MR compatible (60 Hz frame rate)
Supports GPU Performance Scaling (GPS)
Supports VR
Display 40.9 cm (16.1 in), liquid crystal display (LCD) at panel, white light-emitting diode (WLED), ultrawide viewing
angle (UWVA), icker free
Quad High Denition (QHD) (2560 × 1440), 100% sRGB, embedded DisplayPort (eDP) 1.4 + panel self-refresh
(PSR), low blue light, 300 nits, 165 Hz
Full High Denition (FHD) (1920 × 1080), 100% sRGB, eDP 1.2 without PSR, 300 nits
FHD , 100% sRGB, eDP 1.3 + PSR, low blue light, 300 nits, 144 Hz
FHD, 45% NTSC, eDP 1.3, 250 nits, 144 Hz
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Table 1-1 Product components and their descriptions (continued)
Category Description
Memory Two SODIMM slots, customer accessible and upgradeable, supporting up to 32 GB of RAM
DDR5-4800, 1.1 V, dual-channel support
Supports the following congurations:
●32 GB (16 GB × 2)
●16 GB (8 GB × 2)
Primary storage M.2 solid-state drive (PCIe-4 × 4, 2280, non-volatile memory express (NVMe), three-layer cell (TLC)
2 TB
1 TB
512 GB
Support for M.2 PCIe Gen4 solid-state drives
Audio Audio brand: Bang & Olufsen
Audio control panel: myHP audio control
Dual speakers
Supports Far Field Cortana
Supports HP Audio Boost 2.0 with discrete amplier
Supports DTS X: Ultra
Video HP Wide Vision HD Camera - indicator LED, USB 2.0, HD BSI sensor, f2.0, 88° wide eld-of-view (WFOV)
720p by 30 frames per second (fps)
Dual-array, digital microphone with appropriate software - beam forming, echo cancellation, noise
suppression
Wireless Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) with dual antennas (M.2 module/PCIe)
●Intel® AX211 Wi-Fi® 6e Bluetooth® 5.2 WLAN
●Intel AX411 Wi-Fi® 6e Bluetooth 5.2 WLAN
Support for Miracast®
Support for Modern Standby (connected)
Intel Bluetooth audio ooad
Dynamic antenna gain (select products only)
RJ-45 (network) Integrated 10/100/1000 GbE LAN
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Table 1-1 Product components and their descriptions (continued)
Category Description
Ports Hot plug/unplug and auto detect for correct output to wide-aspect vs standard aspect video
Audio-out (headphone)/audio-in (microphone) combo jack
RJ-45 (network) jack
AC smart adapter plug
HDMI 2.1 supporting up to 8 K @ 60 Hz with HDCP 2.2
(1) USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A port; supports HP Sleep & Charge
(2) USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A port
(2) USB 3.2 Type-C® Gen2 port or Thunderbolt™, supports:
- Display Port 1.4 out up to 8 K @ 60 Hz and HDMI 1.4 out via adapter
- Power delivery (65 W to 100 W output)
- Data transfer
- HDMI 2.1 output up to 8 K @ 60 Hz with HDCP 2.2 via adapter capable of HDMI 2.1
- HP Sleep & Charge
Media card reader HP Multi-Format Digital Media Card Reader
Supports MicroSD™/SDHC™/SDXC™
Push insertion and push removal
Sensors Ambient light sensor
IR thermal sensor
Keyboard/pointing
devices
Keyboard
Standard, backlit, notebook keyboard, 1-zone white lighting
Standard, backlit, notebook keyboard, 4-zone RGB lighting
Standard, backlit, notebook keyboard, per key RGB lighting
Clickpad with image sensor
Supports Microsoft® precision gestures
Supports modern trackpad gestures
Multitouch gestures enabled
Taps enabled as default
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Table 1-1 Product components and their descriptions (continued)
Category Description
Power requirements Battery
6 cell, 83 Whr
4 cell, 70 Whr
Long life
Fast charge
AC adapter (with power cord)
280 W, 4.5 mm, standard, right angle, 3 pin
200 W, 4.5 mm, power correction factor (PFC), slim, right angle
Power cord
C13, premium, 1.0 m (3.3 ft)
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0
Operating system Windows® 11 Home 64 Advanced
Windows 11 Home 64 Advanced Single Language
Windows 11 Home 64 High-End Chinese Market CPPP
Windows 11 Home 64 Plus
Windows 11 Home 64 Plus Single Language
Windows 11 Home 64 Plus Single Language Africa Market PPP
Windows 11 Home 64 Plus Single Language APAC EM PPP
Windows 11 Home 64 Plus Single Language India Market PPP
Windows 11 Home 64 Plus Single Language Indonesia Market PPP
Windows 11 Pro 64
Serviceability AC adapter
Solid-state drive
Memory modules
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Getting to know your computer2
Your computer features top-rated components. This chapter provides details about your components, where
they are located, and how they work.
Right side
Identify the components on the right side of the computer.
Table 2-1 Right-side components and their descriptions
Component Description
(1) Vent Enables 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.
(2) USB SuperSpeed 5 Gbps ports (2) Connect USB devices, provide high-speed data transfer, and (for
select products) charge small devices (such as a smartphone)
when the computer is on or in Sleep mode.
NOTE: Use a standard USB Type-A charging cable or cable
adapter (purchased separately) when charging a small external
device.
Left side
Identify the components on the left side of the computer.
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Table 2-2 Left-side components and their descriptions
Component Description
(1) USB SuperSpeed 5 Gbps port with HP Sleep and
Charge
Connects a USB device, provides high-speed data transfer, and
charges small devices (such as a smartphone), even when the
computer is o.
NOTE: Use a standard USB Type-A charging cable or cable
adapter (purchased separately) when charging a small external
device.
(2) RJ-45 (network) jack/status lights Connects a network cable.
●White: The network is connected.
●Amber: Activity is occurring on the network.
(3) Vent Enables 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) 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, see the Regulatory, Safety,
and Environmental Notices.
To access this guide:
■Select the Search icon in the taskbar, type
HP Documentation in the search box,
and then select HP Documentation.
NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the computer
speakers are disabled.
(5) 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:
■Press in on the card, and then remove it from
the memory card reader.
Rear
Identify the rear components.
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Table 2-3 Rear components and their descriptions
Component Description
(1) Vents 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.
(2) USB Type-C power connector or
Thunderbolt™ ports with HP Sleep and
Charge and DisplayPort output (2)
Connect an AC adapter that has a USB Type-C connector,
supplying power to the computer and, if needed, charging
the computer battery.
– and –
Connect a USB device, provide high-speed data transfer,
and charge small devices (such as a smartphone), even
when the computer is o.
NOTE: Use a standard USB Type-C charging cable or cable
adapter (purchased separately) when charging a small
external device.
– and –
Connect a display device that has a USB Type-C connector,
providing DisplayPort output.
NOTE: Your computer might also support a Thunderbolt
docking station.
NOTE: To ensure that your computer operates at full
performance and can charge the battery when using
resource-intensive applications, use the AC adapter that
ships with your computer. You can use an optional 100
W/20 V Type-C adapter or power bank when running light-
load tasks. System-o charging is supported only when
you use a 20 V Type-C adapter or power bank.
(3) HDMI port Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a
high-denition television, any compatible digital or audio
component, or a high-speed High-Denition Multimedia
Interface (HDMI) device.
(4) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
NOTE: To ensure that your computer operates at full
performance and can charge the battery when using
resource-intensive applications, use the AC adapter that
ships with your computer. You can use an optional 100
W/20 V Type-C adapter or power bank when running light-
load tasks. System-o charging is supported only when
you use a 20 V Type-C adapter or power bank.
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Table 2-3 Rear components and their descriptions (continued)
Component Description
(5) AC adapter and battery light ●White: The AC adapter is connected and the battery is
fully charged.
●Blinking amber: The AC adapter is disconnected and
the battery has reached a low battery level.
●Amber: The AC adapter is connected and the battery
is charging.
●O: The battery is not charging.
Display
The computer display can include essential components such as speakers, antennas, cameras, and
microphones.
Low blue light mode (select products only)
Your computer display is shipped from the factory in low blue light mode for improved eye comfort and safety.
Also, blue light mode automatically adjusts blue light emissions when you are using the computer at night or
for reading.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the Safety & Comfort Guide. It describes proper
workstation setup and proper posture, health, and work habits for computer users. The Safety & Comfort
Guide also provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. The Safety & Comfort Guide is
available on the web at http://www.hp.com/ergo.
NOTE: Your computer might look slightly dierent than the following illustration.
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Table 2-4 Display components and their descriptions
Component Description
(1) WLAN antennas* Send and receive wireless signals to communicate with wireless local
area networks (WLANs).
(2) Internal microphones Record sound.
(3) Camera Allows you to video chat, record video, and record still images. Some
cameras also allow a facial recognition logon to Windows, instead of
a password logon.
NOTE: Camera functions vary depending on the camera hardware
and software installed on your product.
(4) Camera light On: The camera is in use.
(5) Ambient light sensor Adjusts the brightness of the display, depending on the ambient light.
*You cannot see the antennas from the outside of the computer. For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the
antennas free from obstructions.
For wireless regulatory notices, see the section of the Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices that applies to your country or
region.
To access this guide:
■Select the Search icon in the taskbar, type HP Documentation in the search box, and then select HP
Documentation.
Keyboard area
Keyboards can vary by language.
NOTE: The keyboard area, including the function keys and (select products only) power button, is disabled
in stand, tent, and tablet modes. To enable the keyboard, including the power button, change to the
clamshell mode.
Touchpad settings and components
Learn the touchpad settings and components.
Touchpad settings
Learn how to adjust touchpad settings.
Adjusting touchpad settings
Use these steps to adjust touchpad settings and gestures.
1. Select the Search icon in the taskbar, type touchpad settings in the search box, and then press
enter.
2. Choose a setting.
Turning on the touchpad
Follow these steps to turn on the touchpad.
Keyboard area 9

1. Select the Search icon in the taskbar, type touchpad settings in the search box, and then press
enter.
2. Using an external mouse, click the touchpad button.
If you are not using an external mouse, press the Tab key repeatedly until the pointer rests on the
touchpad button. Then press the spacebar to select the button.
Touchpad components
Identify the touchpad components.
Table 2-5 Touchpad components and their descriptions
Component Description
(1) Touchpad zone Reads your nger gestures to move the pointer or activate items
on the screen.
(2) Left touchpad button Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
(3) Right touchpad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
Lights
Identify the lights on the computer.
NOTE: Your computer might look slightly dierent from the following illustration.
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Table 2-6 Lights and their descriptions
Component Description
(1) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on, which switches the key input to all capital
letters.
(2) Mute light ●On: Computer sound is o.
●O: Computer sound is on.
(3) Touchpad light ●On: The touchpad is o.
●O: The touchpad is on.
(4) Power light ●On: The computer is on.
●Blinking (select products only): The computer is in the
Sleep state, a power-saving state. The computer shuts o
power to the display and other unnecessary components.
●O: Depending on your computer model, the computer is
o, in Hibernation, or in Sleep. Hibernation is the power-
saving state that uses the least amount of power.
Special keys
Identify the special keys.
NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.
Special keys 11

Table 2-7 Special keys and their descriptions
Component Description
(1) Action keys Execute frequently used system functions as dened by the icon
symbols on f1 through f12 function keys.
(2) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination with
the fn key.
(3) fn key Executes specic functions when pressed in combination with
another key.
(4) Windows key Opens the Start menu.
NOTE: Pressing the Windows key again will close the Start
menu.
(5) Windows application key Displays options for a selected object.
(6) Power button ●When the computer is o, press the button briey 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 (select products only).
●When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button
briey to exit Hibernation.
IMPORTANT: 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 10 seconds to turn o the computer.
To learn more about your power and sleep settings:
■Right-click the Power icon , and then
select Power and sleep settings.
(7) OMEN key Opens the OMEN Gaming Hub software.
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Table 2-7 Special keys and their descriptions (continued)
Component Description
(8) Calculator key Opens the calculator.
(9) num lock key Alternates between the navigational and numeric functions on
the integrated numeric keypad.
(10) Integrated numeric keypad A separate keypad to the right of the alphabet keyboard. When
num lock is pressed, the keypad can be used like an external
numeric keypad.
NOTE: If the keypad function is active when the computer is
turned o, that function is reinstated when the computer is
turned back on.
HP OMEN Gaming Hub
HP OMEN Gaming Hub allows you to customize your computer for your specic gaming needs.
■To open HP OMEN Gaming Hub, select the Start button, select All apps, select OMEN Gaming Hub, and
then follow the on-screen instructions.
– or –
Press the OMEN key at the top right side of the keyboard.
The HP OMEN Gaming Hub dashboard provides a central location to access and congure the following
features:
NOTE: Some features are available on select products only.
●System Vitals: Monitor the computer status and performance.
●Undervolting: Adjust the voltage of the computer to use less power and decrease the amount of heat
generated.
●Light Studio: Coordinate your color scheme and easily sync your lighting eects across your OMEN
devices.
●Lighting: Customize the keyboard lighting.
●Network Booster: View and adjust network priorities and settings.
●Performance Control: Adjust the thermal temperature and power levels of your computer to improve
performance.
●Gaming Device Lighting and Macros: Congure the lighting and macro keys when an external supported
gaming device is connected (select products only).
●My Games: Locate and launch games from your library.
●Graphics Switcher: Use Graphics Mode to switch between Hybrid or Discrete graphics.
●Oasis Live: A virtual room for you and your friends to game together.
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●Gallery: View and change your OMEN wallpaper backgrounds.
●Optimizer: Boost your game and clean up the clutter on your computer to optimize performance.
●Help: Access “How to” information and frequently asked questions.
NOTE: To minimize the dashboard, select the arrow button < at the top of the dashboard.
Bottom
Identify the bottom components.
Table 2-8 Bottom components and their descriptions
Component Description
(1) Speakers Produce sound.
(2) Vent Enables 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.
Labels
The labels aixed to the computer provide information that you might need when you troubleshoot system
problems or travel internationally with the computer. Labels can be in paper form or imprinted on the product.
IMPORTANT: Check the following locations for the labels described in this section: the bottom of the
computer, inside the battery bay, under the service door, on the back of the display, or on the bottom of a
tablet kickstand.
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