Compaq 285558-001 manual Setting the MultiBoot Express Prompt

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MultiBoot (Advanced Users Only)

Setting the MultiBoot Express Prompt

To set the notebook to display the MultiBoot startup location menu each time it is started or restarted:

1.Restart the notebook, then 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.Use the arrow keys to select Advanced > Boot Options, then press enter.

3.In the Express Boot Popup Delay (Sec) field, select the amount of time in seconds that you want the notebook to display the startup location menu before it defaults to the current MultiBoot setting. (When 0 is selected, the Express Boot startup location menu does not display.)

4.To save your preference and exit Computer Setup, use the arrow keys to select File > Save Changes and Exit, then follow the instructions on the screen.

Your preference is set as you exit Computer Setup and is in effect when the notebook restarts.

Responding to the MultiBoot Express Prompt

When the Express Boot Menu displays during startup:

■To specify a startup location from the Express Boot menu, select your preference within the timeout, then press enter.

■To prevent the notebook from defaulting to the current MultiBoot setting, press any key within the timeout. The notebook will not start up until you select a startup location and press enter.

■To allow the notebook to start up according to the current MultiBoot setting, wait for the timeout to expire.

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Preparing Easy CD Creator MediaChoosing Recording Media Responding to the UDF PromptApplication Required Settings Selecting Easy CD Creator SettingsDisabling Disk-at-Once Enabling Auto Insert NotificationEnabling Track-at-Once Accessing Easy CD Creator Help Creating Media for Use in Other Systems Easy CD Creator Tips and TroubleshootingUsing CD Copier Playing CDs and DVDsResponding to Buffer Underrun Errors Using Windows Media PlayerSelecting a Power Source PowerEnabling Hibernation Understanding Standby and HibernationStandby HibernationWhen the Power Supply Is Uncertain When You Leave Your WorkChoosing 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 Using a Standby Password Setting Power Procedure PreferencesAccessing Power Procedure Settings Using Fn+F3 as the Windows Sleep ButtonUsing Emergency Shutdown Procedures Accessing the Power Options Window Setting Power Management PreferencesDisplaying the Power Meter Icon Setting a Power Scheme Setting or Changing 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 ReferenceUsing Passwords Setting Preferences in Computer SetupForgetting 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 ManageabilityIdentifying a Fault Management Alert Installing Intelligent ManageabilitySetting Up Insight Management Agents Using Fault Management AlertsSetting 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 RestorationsDisplaying ROM Information in Compaq Diagnostics Preparing for a Software UpdateAccessing Notebook Model Information Accessing ROM Version InformationDisplaying 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 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