HP ZBook 15 Mobile Computer Setup Bios and Advanced System Diagnostics, Starting Computer Setup

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12Computer Setup (BIOS) and Advanced System Diagnostics

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 peripherals 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.

Using 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.

●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.

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

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.

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Contents HP Notebook Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents VGA Vii Security Input power Operating environment Page Welcome Resources For information about Finding informationTouchPad Getting to know your computerTop Lights Select Computer Control Center Buttons and fingerprint reader select models onlyFn key KeysFront Environmental Notices RightLeft See Using a USB device onRear Display Bottom Bottom Turning wireless devices on and off Using an Internet service provider ISPIdentifying wireless and network status icons Creating a wireless connectionUsing the operating system controls Using a WlanConnecting to an existing Wlan Setting up a new WlanProtecting your Wlan Roaming to another network Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models onlyConnecting to a wired network Connecting to a local area network LAN select models onlyPage Identifying the hot keys Using the keyboardKeyboard and pointing devices Using an optional external numeric keypad Using the TouchPadUsing keypads Using the integrated numeric keypadSelecting Using TouchPad gesturesNavigating Scrolling TappingRotating select models only Pinching/ZoomingUsing the pointing stick Setting pointing device preferencesMultimedia Using the audio featuresAdjusting the volume Checking your audio functions Using the webcam select models onlyUsing video devices Select Configure Display Settings Click Detect Monitors DisplayPort Shutting down the computer Power managementSetting power options Using power-saving statesInitiating and exiting Hibernation Using the Power iconUsing power management Initiating and exiting SuspendViewing the current power management settings Using battery powerDisplaying the remaining battery charge Inserting or removing the batteryCharging a battery Identifying low battery levels Maximizing battery lifeManaging low battery levels Resolving a low battery level Conserving battery powerStoring a battery Testing an AC adapter Using external AC powerDisposing of a used battery Replacing the batteryPage Handling drives Removing or replacing the service coverDrives Replacing the service cover Removing the service coverRemoving the hard drive Replacing or upgrading the hard drivePage Installing a hard drive Removing a memory card Using memory cardsExternal cards and devices Inserting a memory cardUsing smart cards select models only Removing a smart card Using ExpressCards select models onlyInserting a smart card Inserting an ExpressCard Configuring an ExpressCardRemoving an ExpressCard Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Using optional external devicesUsing optional external drives Using the docking connectorMemory modules Page Page Protecting the computer Using passwordsSecurity Managing a Bios administrator password Setting passwords in the operating systemSetting passwords in Computer Setup Entering a DriveLock password Using a Computer Setup DriveLock passwordEntering a Bios administrator password Managing a DriveLock passwordManaging an Automatic DriveLock password Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLockUsing firewall software Enabling fingerprint authentication during logon Installing an optional security cableUsing the fingerprint reader select models only Select the Use Fingerprint Reader option Enrolling your fingerprintBacking up your information Backup and RecoveryCreating backups Creating restore mediaPerforming a system recovery Remove everything and reinstall Sled Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup Computer Setup Bios and Advanced System DiagnosticsStarting Computer Setup Using Computer SetupDetermining the Bios version Updating the BiosRestoring factory settings in Computer Setup Downloading a Bios update Using Advanced System Diagnostics About the boot device order MultiBootConsidering boot order changes Enabling boot devices in Computer SetupSetting a new boot order in Computer Setup Choosing MultiBoot preferencesEntering MultiBoot Express preferences Dynamically choosing a boot device using the f9 promptSetting a MultiBoot Express prompt Troubleshooting Troubleshooting and supportAn external device is not working Wireless network connection is not workingComputer is unusually warm Movie is not visible on an external display Computer does not detect the optical driveDisc does not play Contacting support Labels Serial number Product number Cleaning the display Cleaning your computerCleaning products Cleaning proceduresCleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse Operating environment SpecificationsInput power Electrostatic discharge