Compaq 285558-001 manual Entering and Displaying System Information

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Entering and Displaying System Information

1.To open Computer Setup, turn on or restart the notebook. Press F10 while the F10 = ROM Based Setup message is displayed in the lower left of the screen.

❏To change the language, press F2.

❏For navigation instructions, press F1.

2.Access or set your preference(s) by following these directions:

❏To view general system information, select File menu > System Information.

❏To view or enter identification values for system components, select Security menu > System IDs.

❏To enable or disable the reporting of the processor serial number by the processor to software, select Advanced menu > Device Options.

❏To specify how the notebook recognizes multiple, identical port replicators that are identically equipped, select Advanced menu > Device Options.

◆To set the notebook to recognize the port replicators as a single port replicator, select Disable.

◆To set the notebook to recognize the port replicators individually by serial number, select Enable.

3.To confirm the information or your preferences, press F10.

4.To save your information or preferences, use the arrow keys to select File > Save Changes and Exit, then follow the instructions on the screen.

Your preferences are set as you exit Computer Setup and are in effect when the notebook restarts.

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Contents Software Guide Page Contents Security PowerMultiBoot Advanced Users Only Software Updates and RestorationsIntelligent Manageability Index Setup and Diagnostic UtilitiesDisplaying Media Contents Using CDs and DVDsCD and DVD Software Avoiding Standby and HibernationCancelling Autorun on an Audio CD Setting Autorun PreferencesCopyright Warning Displaying the Contents of a MediumPlaying an Audio CD Playing CDs with Windows Media PlayerPlaying a Video CD Using Notebook Media Keys Accessing Windows Media Player Help Playing DVDs with WinDVD Installing WinDVDWindows 2000 Professional, on the command line, type Accessing WinDVD HelpStarting a DVD Using DVD Region SettingsSoftware Guide Using Optional or Windows Software Understanding Easy CD Creator FeaturesCreating and Copying CDs and DVDs Installing Easy CD Creator Software Installing Easy CD CreatorEnabling Auto Insert Notification Selecting Drive Locations Preparing to Use Easy CD CreatorChoosing Recording Media Selecting and Preparing Easy CD Creator MediaResponding to the UDF Prompt Formatting Recording MediaApplication Required Settings Selecting Easy CD Creator SettingsEnabling Auto Insert Notification Disabling Disk-at-OnceEnabling Track-at-Once Accessing Easy CD Creator Help Using CD Copier Easy CD Creator Tips and TroubleshootingPlaying CDs and DVDs Creating Media for Use in Other SystemsResponding to Buffer Underrun Errors Using Windows Media PlayerSelecting a Power Source PowerStandby Understanding Standby and HibernationHibernation Enabling HibernationWhen You Leave Your Work When the Power Supply Is UncertainChoosing Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown While Using Infrared While Using Drive MediaIdentifying the Power Controls and Light Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown ProceduresTurning the Notebook On or Off Using the Default Power ProceduresButton Light turns on Your work Returns to Screen Initiating or Exiting StandbyInitiating or Exiting Hibernation Accessing Power Procedure Settings Setting Power Procedure PreferencesUsing Fn+F3 as the Windows Sleep Button Using a Standby PasswordUsing Emergency Shutdown Procedures Setting Power Management Preferences Accessing the Power Options WindowDisplaying the Power Meter Icon Setting or Changing a Power Scheme Setting a Power SchemeChanging a Power Scheme Choosing a Performance Mode Using SpeedStep Windows 2000 Professional OnlyUsing the SpeedStep Window Setting SpeedStep PreferencesUsing Computer Setup Using the SpeedStep IconFinding More Battery Power Information Security Security Features Quick ReferenceSetting Preferences in Computer Setup Using PasswordsForgetting Passwords Combining Compaq and Windows Passwords Entering Power-On Password Settings Using a Power-On PasswordEntering a Power-On Password Using a Compaq Administrator PasswordEntering Compaq Administrator Password Settings Entering a Compaq Administrator Password Using DriveLockProtecting a Hard Drive with DriveLock Accessing a Protected Hard Drive Changing a DriveLock Password Removing DriveLock Protection Disabling a Device Protecting System Information Selecting an Information Management ProcedureEntering and Displaying System Information Connecting an Optional Cable Lock Understanding Intelligent Manageability Intelligent ManageabilitySetting Up Insight Management Agents Installing Intelligent ManageabilityUsing Fault Management Alerts Identifying a Fault Management AlertSetting Fault Management Alert Preferences Changing the Startup Sequence with MultiBoot MultiBoot Advanced Users OnlyNIC Enabling Media and Devices for MultiBootUsing the Default Search Sequence Planning Changes to the Startup Sequence Setting a Continuing Startup Sequence Specifying MultiBoot PreferencesResponding to the MultiBoot Express Prompt Setting the MultiBoot Express PromptUpdating Software Software Updates RestorationsAccessing Notebook Model Information Preparing for a Software UpdateAccessing ROM Version Information Displaying ROM Information in Compaq DiagnosticsDisplaying ROM Information in Computer Setup Accessing Software Updates Updating Software from the Internet Downloading and Installing a System ROM UpdateSoftware Updates and Restorations Downloading a KBC ROM Update Downloading and Installing a KBC ROM UpdateInstalling a KBC ROM Update Downloading and Installing a Non-ROM SoftPaq Restoring Software Installing a Retail Version of an Operating System Selecting Computer Setup or Compaq Diagnostics Setup and Diagnostic UtilitiesComputer Setup Procedures Using Computer SetupRestoring Computer Setup Defaults Select To Do This Selecting from the File MenuSelecting from the Security Menu Selecting from the Advanced Menu Selecting from the Tools MenuSelecting from the Advanced Menu Detecting Compaq Diagnostics Using Compaq DiagnosticsInstalling Compaq Diagnostics Using the Diagnostics Scan Using the Compaq Configuration Record ScanObtaining Diagnostic Test Information Obtaining Configuration InformationSetup and Diagnostic Utilities Compaq Support Software CD IndexCompaq Support Software CD 6-4Compaq telephone numbers DVD Index-4 Index-5 Restoring software 6-10 ROM. See system ROM Read Index-7 Worldwide Telephone Numbers