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HP ZBook Firefly 14 G7 Base Model Mobile Workstation
Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)

How can I turn on my laptop from a USB keyboard without having to open the display?

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To turn on your HP ZBook Firefly 14 G7 using a USB keyboard without opening the display, follow these steps:

  1. Access BIOS/UEFI Settings: Restart your laptop and enter the BIOS/UEFI by pressing the appropriate key (usually F10 or Esc) during startup.
  2. Enable USB Wake: Look for options like "Power On by Keyboard" or "Wake on USB" under the Power Management or Advanced settings. Enable this feature.
  3. Check USB Power Settings: Ensure that your USB ports provide power when the laptop is off. This is often found in Legacy USB settings.
  4. Use Compatible Keyboard: Some keyboards have a dedicated power button that can also be configured to turn on the lapto

Make sure to save changes before exiting BIOS.

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HP Recommended

To turn on your HP ZBook Firefly 14 G7 using a USB keyboard without opening the display, follow these steps:

  1. Access BIOS/UEFI Settings: Restart your laptop and enter the BIOS/UEFI by pressing the appropriate key (usually F10 or Esc) during startup.
  2. Enable USB Wake: Look for options like "Power On by Keyboard" or "Wake on USB" under the Power Management or Advanced settings. Enable this feature.
  3. Check USB Power Settings: Ensure that your USB ports provide power when the laptop is off. This is often found in Legacy USB settings.
  4. Use Compatible Keyboard: Some keyboards have a dedicated power button that can also be configured to turn on the lapto

Make sure to save changes before exiting BIOS.

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@JCarl0sdinosaur utah wrote:

How can I turn on my laptop from a USB keyboard without having to open the display?


To turn on your HP ZBook Firefly 14 G7 from a USB keyboard, you'll need to enable the "Wake on USB" or "Wake on Keyboard" option in your BIOS settings. Restart your laptop, enter the BIOS, and look for this option under the power management section.

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