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Setting a MultiBoot Express prompt

To start Computer Setup and set the computer to display the MultiBoot startup location menu each time the computer is started or restarted, 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.

3.Use a pointing device, the arrow keys, or touch the screen to select System Configuration > Boot Options, and then press enter.

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 –

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) (select models only)

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 esc, and then press f2.

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 Shutting down the computer Setting power options Vii Viii Support Page Welcome Support User guides User guides View Warranty InformationFinding information Resources Getting to know your computer Tablet edge componentsComponent Description Programs Communication and Chat HP WebcamUser guides, select Start Help and Support User GuidesComponent Display Keyboard TopTouchPad Lights Keys Esc keySleep settings , and then select Power and sleep from RightUsing a USB device on Left Changing your tablets view Changing your tablet’s settingsReleasing the tablet from the keyboard Adjusting your tablet’s autorotate lock Adjusting your tablet’s screen brightnessConnecting to a network Connecting to a wireless networkUsing the wireless controls Using HP Connection Manager select models onlyUsing operating system controls Using a WlanUsing the wireless button Configuring a wireless router Using an Internet service providerSetting up a Wlan Connecting to a Wlan Protecting your WlanUsing HP Mobile Broadband select models only Inserting and removing a SIMUsing GPS select models only Using Bluetooth wireless devicesConnecting to a wired network Using the Wireless Dock WiDockConnecting to a local area network LAN Using the TouchPad and gestures Using pointing devicesSetting pointing device preferences Tapping Scrolling Finger pinch zoomFinger click Rotating select models onlyIdentifying the pen components Using the digitizer pen select models onlyFlicking select models only Using keypads Using the keyboardUsing the hot keys Using an optional external numeric keypad Turning the embedded numeric keypad on and offUsing the media activity controls Connecting speakersAdjusting the volume MultimediaChecking audio functions on the computer Connecting headphones and microphonesWebcam Video DisplayPort keyboard onlyConnecting wired displays using MultiStream Transport Page Power management Setting power optionsUsing power-saving states Shutting down the computerInitiating and exiting Hibernation Intel Rapid Start Technology select models onlyInitiating and exiting Sleep Using battery power Using the power meter and power settingsSetting password protection on wakeup Factory-sealed battery select models onlyFinding additional battery information Using Battery CheckDisplaying the remaining battery charge Maximizing battery discharge timeManaging low battery levels Conserving battery powerUsing external AC power Testing an AC adapterPage Using memory card readers External cards and devicesInserting a memory card Removing a memory cardUsing smart cards keyboard only Inserting a smart cardUsing a USB device Removing a smart cardRemoving a USB device Using optional external devicesConnecting a USB device Using optional external drives Protecting the computer Computer risk Security featureSecurity Password Function Using passwordsSetting passwords in Windows Setting 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 Removing Automatic DriveLock protection Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLockEntering an Automatic DriveLock password Using antivirus software Using firewall softwareInstalling 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 Synchronizing the tablet and keyboard Using MultiBootAbout the boot device order Dynamically choosing a boot device using the f9 prompt Choosing MultiBoot preferencesSetting a new boot order in Computer Setup Entering MultiBoot Express preferences Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi select models onlySetting a MultiBoot Express prompt Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi to a USB device Support Contacting supportLabels Operating 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 workingWireless network connection is not working Electrostatic discharge Symbols/Numerics IndexLabels
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