HP Rlve 810 G3 manual Using Computer Setup, Starting Computer Setup

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12Computer 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 while the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

2.Press 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 while the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

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

2.Press 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, or use a pointing device to click the item.

●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, press 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:

Click the Exit icon in the lower-right corner of the screen, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

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Contents User Guide Software terms Product noticeSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Multimedia Inserting a memory card Removing a memory card Using Disk Cleanup Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi to a USB device Appendix C Electrostatic discharge Index Welcome Select the HP Support Assistant app Finding informationResources Getting to know your computer RightComponent Description Assistant app Feature, press the button againLeft Display Support Assistant app To change your notebook to a tabletDesktop TopTouchPad Component Description Windows buttonLights Fn key KeysBottom Service doorBottom Rear Using a USB device onUsing the wireless button Connecting to a networkConnecting to a wireless network Using the wireless controlsUsing a Wlan Using operating system controlsUsing an Internet service provider Setting up a Wlan Configuring a wireless routerProtecting your Wlan Connecting to a Wlan Using HP Mobile Connect select models only Using HP Mobile Broadband select models onlyInserting and removing a SIM select models only Using GPS select models onlyUsing Bluetooth wireless devices Connecting to a wired network-LAN select models onlyUsing pointing devices Setting pointing device preferencesUsing the TouchPad and gestures Tapping Turning the TouchPad off and onScrolling Finger pinch zoomFinger click Rotating select models only Right-edge swipe Edge swipes select models onlyTop-edge swipe Using the keyboard Using Windows shortcut keysIdentifying the hot keys Fn+f3 Hot key combination DescriptionUsing the embedded numeric keypad Using keypadsTurning the embedded numeric keypad on and off Using an optional external numeric keypadAudio Using the media activity controlsConnecting speakers MultimediaAdjusting the volume Connecting headphones and microphonesChecking audio functions on the computer Video WebcamDisplayPort Select Start Control Panel Page Shutting down turning off the computer Power managementInitiating and exiting Sleep Setting power optionsUsing power-saving states Intel Rapid Start Technology select models onlyUsing the power meter and power settings Setting password protection on wakeupEnabling and exiting user-initiated Hibernation Finding additional battery information Using battery powerManaging low battery levels Using Battery CheckDisplaying the remaining battery charge Maximizing battery discharge timeInserting a battery Inserting or removing the batteryStoring a user-replaceable battery select models only Conserving battery powerUsing external AC power Disposing of a user-replaceable battery select models onlyReplacing a user-replaceable battery select models only Testing an AC adapter Using memory card readers External cards and devicesInserting a memory card Removing a memory card Using a USB device Removing a USB device Connecting a USB deviceUsing optional external drives Using optional external devicesUsing hard drives DrivesHandling drives Intel Smart Response Technology select models only Click the Reset to Available linkRemoving the service door Removing or replacing the service doorReplacing the service door Removing the hard drive Replacing or upgrading the hard driveInstalling a hard drive Improving hard drive performance Using Disk CleanupComputer risk Security feature SecurityProtecting the computer Using passwords Setting passwords in WindowsPassword Function Managing a Bios administrator password Setting passwords in Computer SetupEntering a Bios administrator password Managing a Computer Setup DriveLock passwordEntering a DriveLock password Setting a DriveLock passwordRemoving DriveLock protection Changing a DriveLock passwordUsing Computer Setup Automatic DriveLock Entering an Automatic DriveLock passwordRemoving Automatic DriveLock protection Using antivirus software Using firewall softwareInstalling critical security updates Using HP Client Security Using HP Touchpoint Manager select models onlyInstalling an optional security cable Adding or replacing memory modules MaintenanceAdding or replacing memory modules Cleaning your computer Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse Cleaning proceduresCleaning the display All-in-Ones or Notebooks Cleaning the sides or coverUsing SoftPaq Download Manager Backup and recovery Performing a system recoveryBacking up your information Using f11 recovery tools Using the Windows recovery toolsUsing Windows operating system media purchased separately Using HP Software Setup Using Windows Refresh or Windows ResetUsing Computer Setup Starting Computer SetupNavigating and selecting in Computer Setup Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup Updating the Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update Setting a new boot order in Computer Setup Using MultiBootAbout the boot device order Choosing MultiBoot preferencesSetting a MultiBoot Express prompt Dynamically choosing a boot device using the f9 promptUsing HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi to a USB deviceEntering MultiBoot Express preferences Using HP Sure Start select models only Contacting support SupportLabels Specifications Input powerOperating environment Traveling with the computer Computer is unable to start up TroubleshootingTroubleshooting resources Resolving issuesComputer is unusually warm Wireless network connection is not workingSoftware is functioning abnormally Computer is on but not respondingMovie is not visible on an external display Electrostatic discharge Index Symbols/NumericsWlan SIM