HP Rlve 810 G2 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.

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Contents User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Multimedia Vii Security Support 101 Welcome Resources For information about Finding informationFinding information Enww Right Getting to know your computerGetting to know your computer Left Display Display TouchPad TopLights Fn key KeysBottom Rear See Using a USB device onConnecting to a wireless network Connecting to a networkUsing the wireless controls Using the wireless buttonUsing an Internet service provider Using a WlanUsing operating system controls Protecting your Wlan Setting up a WlanConfiguring a wireless router Connecting to a Wlan Using HP Mobile Broadband select models onlyInserting and removing a SIM Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Using GPS select models onlyConnecting to a local area network LAN Connecting to a wired networkEnww Enww Using the TouchPad and gestures Using pointing devicesSetting pointing device preferences Tapping Turning the TouchPad off and onFinger pinch zoom ScrollingEdge swipes select models only Finger clickRotating select models only Right-edge swipe Top-edge swipe Identifying the hot keys Using the keyboardUsing Windows shortcut keys Hot key combination Using keypadsUsing the embedded numeric keypad Turning the embedded numeric keypad on and off Using an optional external numeric keypadEnww Connecting speakers Using the media activity controlsMultimedia AudioConnecting headphones Adjusting the volumeConnecting a microphone Connecting headphones and microphonesVideo Webcam select models onlyDisplayPort Shutting down the computer Power managementUsing power-saving states Setting power optionsIntel Rapid Start Technology select models only Initiating and exiting SleepEnabling and exiting user-initiated Hibernation Using the power meter and power settingsSetting password protection on wakeup Finding additional battery information Using battery powerDisplaying the remaining battery charge Using Battery CheckMaximizing battery discharge time Managing low battery levelsInserting a battery Inserting or removing the batteryStoring a user-replaceable battery select models only Conserving battery powerReplacing a user-replaceable battery select models only Using external AC powerDisposing of a user-replaceable battery select models only Testing an AC adapter Enww Inserting a memory card Using memory card readers select models onlyExternal cards and devices Removing a memory card Using a USB deviceRemoving a USB device Using optional external devicesConnecting a USB device Using optional external drives Handling drives DrivesRemoving the service door Using hard drivesRemoving or replacing the service door Replacing or upgrading the hard drive Replacing the service doorRemoving the hard drive Installing a hard driveImproving hard drive performance Using Disk DefragmenterUsing Disk Cleanup Enww 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 Removing DriveLock protection Entering a DriveLock passwordChanging a DriveLock password Entering an Automatic DriveLock password Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLockRemoving Automatic DriveLock protection Using antivirus softwareUsing firewall software Using HP Client Security Installing critical security updatesInstalling an optional security cable Adding or replacing memory modules MaintenanceEnww Cleaning your computer Cleaning the display All-in-Ones or Notebooks Cleaning proceduresCleaning the sides or cover Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouseUpdating programs and drivers Using SoftPaq Download Manager Enww Backing up your information Backup and recoveryPerforming a system recovery Click Backup and Recovery Using the Windows recovery toolsUsing Windows operating system media purchased separately Using f11 recovery toolsUsing HP Software Setup Using Windows Refresh or Windows ResetNavigating 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 Enww About the boot device order Using MultiBootChoosing MultiBoot preferences Setting a new boot order in Computer SetupEntering MultiBoot Express preferences Dynamically choosing a boot device using the f9 promptSetting a MultiBoot Express prompt Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi to a USB device Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UefiEnww Contacting support SupportLabels Labels Enww Specifications Input Power Rating Input powerOperating environment Enww Traveling with the computer Enww 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 warmDisc does not play Wireless network connection is not workingAn external device is not working Movie is not visible on an external display Electrostatic discharge Appendix C Electrostatic discharge Index Symbols/NumericsJacks SIM Enww

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