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1.Turn on or restart the computer, and then press the esc key or hold down the volume down button while the “Hold the Volume Down button to enter the BIOS Startup Menu” is displayed at the bottom of the screen. The Startup menu is displayed.

2.Press f10 to enter Computer Setup.

3.Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select System Configuration > Boot Options, then follow the on-screen instructions.

4.In the MultiBoot Express Popup Delay (Sec) field, enter the length of time in seconds that you want the computer to display the startup location menu before it defaults to the current MultiBoot setting. (When 0 is selected, the Express Boot startup location menu is not displayed.)

5.To save your changes and exit Computer Setup, click the Save icon in the lower-left corner of the screen, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

– or –

Use the arrow keys to select Main > Save Changes and Exit, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts.

Entering MultiBoot Express preferences

When the Express Boot menu is displayed during startup, you have the following choices:

●To specify a boot device from the Express Boot menu, select your preference within the allotted time, and then press enter.

●To prevent the computer from defaulting to the current MultiBoot setting, press any key before the allotted time expires. The computer will not start until you select a boot device and press enter.

●To allow the computer to start according to the current MultiBoot settings, wait for the allotted time to expire.

Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)

HP PC Hardware Diagnostics is a Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) that allows you to run diagnostic tests to determine if the computer hardware is functioning properly. The tool runs outside of the operating system to isolate hardware failures from issues that may be caused by the operating system or other software components.

To start HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI:

1.Turn on or restart the computer, quickly press the esc, key or hold down the volume down button while the “Hold the Volume Down button to enter the BIOS Startup Menu” is displayed at the bottom of the screen. The Startup menu is displayed.

After pressing f2, the BIOS searches three places for the HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) tools in the following order:

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Contents User Guide Product notice Software termsSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents VGA Power management Security Support Appendix C Electrostatic discharge Index Welcome Support User guides User guides View Warranty InformationFinding information Resources Components Description Getting to know your computerTablet edge components Tablet edge components Communication and Chat HP WebCam DisplayComponent Description Power keyboard TopTouchPad Lights Keys Fn keyRight side Help and Support User GuidesLeft side Releasing the tablet from the power keyboard RearChanging your tablets settings Adjusting your tablets autorotate lockAdjusting your tablets screen brightness Changing your tablets viewConnecting to a network Connecting to a wireless networkUsing the wireless controls Turning wireless devices on or offUsing a Wlan Using HP Connection Manager select models onlyUsing the wireless button Using operating system controlsConfiguring a wireless router Using an 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passwords in Windows Password FunctionSetting passwords in Computer Setup Managing a Bios administrator passwordManaging a Computer Setup DriveLock password Entering a Bios administrator passwordSetting a DriveLock password Removing DriveLock protection Entering a DriveLock passwordChanging a DriveLock password Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLock Entering an Automatic DriveLock passwordRemoving Automatic DriveLock protection Using antivirus softwareUsing firewall software Installing critical security updates Using HP Client Security select models onlyUsing the fingerprint reader select models only Locating the fingerprint readerMaintenance Cleaning your computerCleaning procedures Cleaning the display All-in-Ones or NotebooksUpdating programs and drivers Using SoftPaq Download ManagerCleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse Backup and recovery Creating recovery media and backupsCreating recovery media with HP Recovery Disc Creator GuidelinesCreating recovery media Backing up your informationPerforming a system recovery Using the Windows recovery toolsUsing f11 recovery tools select models only Using Windows 7 operating system mediaSelect Repair your computer Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup Using Computer SetupStarting Computer Setup Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup Downloading a Bios update Updating the BiosDetermining the Bios version Using MultiBoot About the boot device orderChoosing MultiBoot preferences Synchronizing the tablet and keyboardSetting a MultiBoot Express prompt Setting a new boot order in Computer SetupDynamically choosing a boot device using the f9 prompt Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi Entering MultiBoot Express preferencesDownloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi to a USB device Support Contacting supportLabels ComponentOperating environment SpecificationsInput power Traveling with or shipping your computer Troubleshooting Troubleshooting resourcesResolving issues Computer is unable to start upSoftware is functioning abnormally Computer is on but not respondingComputer is unusually warm An external device is not workingMovie is not visible on an external display Wireless network connection is not workingDisc does not play Page Electrostatic discharge Symbols/Numerics IndexMaintenance SIM
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