Compaq N150 Series manual Changing the Startup Sequence

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Changing the Startup Sequence

The computer can start up from most bootable media or devices. A bootable medium or device contains files needed by the computer to start up and operate properly.

When more than one bootable medium or device is in the system, the computer selects the medium or device to start from by searching sequenced locations. The default startup sequence for this computer is first the diskette drive, second the hard drive, third the CD in the Media Bay, and fourth the internal NIC in the computer.

You can change the sequence in which the computer searches for a startup medium or device by selecting the Boot Device menu in the PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility (PSU). To run PSU, press F10 during system startup.

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Contents Hardware Guide Hardware Guide First Edition May Part Number Contents Battery Packs Computer Upgrades and Add-Ons Index Hardware and Software Setup Setting Up the HardwareInstalling the battery pack Connecting the AC Adapter and power cord Opening the computer Turn on the computer by pressing the power button Setting Up the Software Completing Initial SetupAfter Software Setup Installing Optional ApplicationsHardware and Software Setup Look at the Computer Front ComponentsFront Components Component FunctionTop Components Top ComponentsTop Components Top Component Lights Top Component Lights Right Side Component Right Side ComponentLeft Side Components Left Side ComponentsComponentFunction Rear Panel Components Rear Panel ComponentsLook at the Computer Bottom Components Bottom ComponentsBottom Components Additional Standard Components Additional Standard ComponentsAdditional Standard Components Using the TouchPad Keyboard and Pointing DevicesUsing Hotkeys Hotkey Quick ReferenceSwitch Display and Image Fn+F3 HotkeysInitiating Standby Fn+F4 Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad Enabling the Numeric KeypadDisabling the Numeric Keypad Using the Easy Access ButtonsConverting the Numeric Keypad Keys to Standard Keys Identifying the Easy Access buttons Battery Packs Charging Battery PacksUsing a New Battery Pack Replacing the Primary Battery PackRemoving the battery pack Installing or Removing the Optional Media Bay Battery Pack Removing a Media Bay device Using the Battery Quick Charge Check Calibrating the BatteryHardware Guide Storing a Battery Pack Recycling a Used Battery PackDrives Caring for DrivesRemoving and Inserting the Hard Drive Inserting or Removing a Media Bay Drive Connecting the Optional External Diskette Drive Removing and Inserting Storage Media Inserting and Removing a DisketteInserting a Disc into the CD or DVD Drive Viewing the CD Removing a Disc from the CD or DVD DriveChanging the Startup Sequence Using Audio Features AudioConnecting to the Stereo Line-Out/Headphone Jack Audio ComponentsAdjusting Volume Connecting to the Stereo Line-In JackConnecting an External Keyboard or Pointing Device External Device ConnectionsConnecting an External Monitor Connecting a Serial PrinterConnecting a Parallel Printer Connecting Infrared EquipmentInfrared Connection Guidelines Infrared Configuration Guidelines Enabling the Infrared PortConnecting USB Equipment Connecting a Modem or NIC CableHardware Guide Using the Security Slot Computer Upgrades and Add-Ons Before Removing or Installing ComponentsUpgrading Memory Removing and Inserting a Memory Expansion Board Removing a memory expansion board Replace the memory cover and reinstall the screws Adding and Using PC Cards Configuring a PC CardInserting a PC Card Removing a PC Card Conserving EnergyAdding Wireless Devices Installing Additional Device DriversMedia Bay Devices Battery PacksUpgrading the Hard Drive Regulatory Agency Series Numbers SpecificationsAgency Series Numbers Computer Dimensions Operating EnvironmentRated Input Power Port and COM Port SettingsCommunications Specifications CommunicationsTemperatures Power Requirements Power Management Using the PhoenixBIOS Setup UtilityComputer Utilities Timeout Settings Enabling Power SavingsSetting Standby Hibernation Security10-4 Index Index-2 Products Reference Library CD-ROM2-15 Modem cable internal modem models only 2-14,2-15 Safety & Comfort Guide. See Index-6 Index-7