HP x2 1011 G1 (Windows 8.1) manual Using Computer Setup, Starting Computer Setup

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11Computer Setup (BIOS), MultiBoot, and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)

Using Computer Setup

Computer Setup, or Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), controls communication between all the input and output devices on the system (such as disk drives, display, keyboard, mouse, and printer). Computer Setup includes settings for the types of devices installed, the startup sequence of the computer, and the amount of system and extended memory.

NOTE: Use extreme care when making changes in Computer Setup. Errors can prevent the computer from operating properly.

Starting Computer Setup

NOTE: An external keyboard or mouse connected to a USB port can be used with Computer Setup only if USB legacy support is enabled.

To start Computer Setup, follow these steps:

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

2.Press or tap f10 to enter Computer Setup.

Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup

To navigate and select in Computer Setup, follow these steps:

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

NOTE: You can use either a pointing device (TouchPad or USB mouse) or the keyboard to navigate and make selections in Computer Setup.

2.Press or tap f10 to enter Computer Setup.

●To select a menu or a menu item, use the tab key and the keyboard arrow keys and then press enter, use a pointing device to click the item, or tap a menu or menu item on the touch screen.

●To scroll up and down, click the up arrow or the down arrow in the upper-right corner of the screen, or use the up arrow key or the down arrow key on the keyboard.

●To close open dialog boxes and return to the main Computer Setup screen, tap esc, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

To exit Computer Setup menus, choose one of the following methods:

●To exit Computer Setup menus without saving your changes:

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Contents User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Using an optional external numeric keypad Identifying low battery levels Resolving a low battery level Security Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi to a USB device Appendix C Electrostatic discharge Index Welcome Resources For information about Finding informationFinding information Tablet edge components Getting to know your computerTablet edge components States on Display DisplayUser Guides Top KeyboardModels only on TouchPadLights Esc key KeysRight USB device on Left Releasing the tablet from the keyboard Adjusting your tablet’s autorotate lock Changing your tablet’s settingsAdjusting your tablet’s screen brightness Changing your tablet’s viewConnecting to a wireless network Connecting to a networkUsing the wireless controls Using a Wlan Using Intel Wireless Gigabit Dock ManagerUsing the wireless button Using operating system controlsUsing an Internet service provider Configuring a wireless router Setting up a WlanProtecting your Wlan Connecting to a Wlan Using HP Mobile Broadband select models only Inserting and removing a SIM Using GPS select models onlyUsing the Wireless Dock WiDock Using Bluetooth wireless devicesConnecting to a wired network Connecting to a local area network LAN Setting pointing device preferences Using pointing devicesUsing the TouchPad and gestures Tapping Scrolling Finger pinch zoom Rotating select models only Finger clickFlicking select models only Right-edge swipe Edge swipes select models onlyLeft-edge swipe Using the digitizer pen select models only Using touch screen gesturesSetting touch screen preferences Identifying the pen componentsUsing the keyboard Turning the embedded numeric keypad on and off Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad Using an optional external numeric keypadConnecting speakers Using the media activity controlsMultimedia AudioConnecting headphones and microphones Adjusting the volumeChecking audio functions on the computer Video WebcamDisplayPort keyboard only Connecting wired displays using MultiStream Transport Shutting down turning off the computer Power managementUsing power-saving states Setting power optionsIntel Rapid Start Technology select models only Initiating and exiting SleepSetting password protection on wakeup Using the power meter and power settingsEnabling and exiting user-initiated Hibernation Factory-sealed battery select models only Using battery powerFinding additional battery information Displaying the remaining battery charge Using Battery CheckMaximizing battery discharge time Managing low battery levelsConserving battery power Using external AC powerTesting an AC adapter External cards and devices Using memory card readersInserting a memory card Removing a memory card Using smart cards keyboard only Removing a smart card Inserting a smart cardUsing a USB device Connecting a USB device Using optional external devicesRemoving a USB device Using optional external drives Protecting the computer SecuritySetting passwords in Windows Using passwordsManaging a Bios administrator password Setting passwords in Computer SetupEntering a Bios administrator password Managing a Computer Setup DriveLock passwordSetting a DriveLock password Changing a DriveLock password Entering a DriveLock passwordRemoving DriveLock protection Entering an Automatic DriveLock password Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLockRemoving Automatic DriveLock protection Page Using firewall software Using antivirus softwareInstalling critical security updates Using the fingerprint reader select models only Using HP Client SecurityLocating the fingerprint reader Cleaning your computer MaintenanceCleaning procedures Cleaning the display All-in-Ones or NotebooksCleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse Updating programs and drivers Using SoftPaq Download ManagerPerforming a system recovery Backup and recoveryBacking up your information Using the Windows recovery tools Using Windows operating system media purchased separately Using f11 recovery toolsUsing HP Software Setup Using Windows Refresh or Windows ResetStarting Computer Setup Using Computer SetupNavigating and selecting in Computer Setup Select Main Restore Defaults Restoring factory settings in Computer SetupDetermining the Bios version Updating the BiosDownloading a Bios update About the boot device order Using MultiBootSynchronizing the tablet and keyboard Setting a new boot order in Computer Setup Choosing MultiBoot preferencesSetting a MultiBoot Express prompt Dynamically choosing a boot device using the f9 promptEntering MultiBoot Express preferences Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi to a USB device Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UefiPage Contacting support SupportLabels Input power SpecificationsOperating environment Traveling with the computer Troubleshooting resources TroubleshootingResolving issues Computer is unable to start upSoftware is functioning abnormally Computer screen is blankComputer is on but not responding Computer is unusually warmAn external device is not working Wireless network connection is not workingElectrostatic discharge Index Symbols/NumericsWlan