HP ZBook 15 Mobile manual Dynamically choosing a boot device using the f9 prompt

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Dynamically choosing a boot device using the f9 prompt

To dynamically choose a boot device for the current startup sequence, follow these steps:

1.Open the Select Boot Device menu by turning on or restarting the computer, and then pressing esc while the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

2.Press f9.

3.Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select a boot device, and then press enter.

Your changes go into effect immediately.

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 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.

3.Use a pointing device or the arrow keys 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 –

Use the arrow keys to select File > Save Changes and Exit, and then press enter. 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.

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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 Finding information Resources For information aboutGetting to know your computer TopTouchPad Lights Buttons and fingerprint reader select models only Select Computer Control CenterKeys Fn keyFront Right Environmental NoticesSee Using a USB device on LeftRear Display Bottom Bottom Creating a wireless connection Using an Internet service provider ISPIdentifying wireless and network status icons Turning wireless devices on and offSetting up a new Wlan Using a WlanConnecting to an existing Wlan Using the operating system controlsProtecting your Wlan Connecting to a local area network LAN select models only Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models onlyConnecting to a wired network Roaming to another networkPage Using the keyboard Keyboard and pointing devicesIdentifying the hot keys Using the integrated numeric keypad Using the TouchPadUsing keypads Using an optional external numeric keypadUsing TouchPad gestures NavigatingSelecting Tapping ScrollingPinching/Zooming Rotating select models onlySetting pointing device preferences Using the pointing stickUsing the audio features Adjusting the volumeMultimedia Using the webcam select models only Using video devicesChecking your audio functions Select Configure Display Settings Click Detect Monitors DisplayPort Using power-saving states Power managementSetting power options Shutting down the computerInitiating and exiting Suspend Using the Power iconUsing power management Initiating and exiting HibernationInserting or removing the battery Using battery powerDisplaying the remaining battery charge Viewing the current power management settingsCharging a battery Maximizing battery life Managing low battery levelsIdentifying low battery levels Conserving battery power Storing a batteryResolving a low battery level Replacing the battery Using external AC powerDisposing of a used battery Testing an AC adapterPage Removing or replacing the service cover DrivesHandling drives Removing the service cover Replacing the service coverReplacing or upgrading the hard drive Removing the hard drivePage Installing a hard drive Inserting a memory card Using memory cardsExternal cards and devices Removing a memory cardUsing smart cards select models only Using ExpressCards select models only Inserting a smart cardRemoving a smart card Configuring an ExpressCard Inserting an ExpressCardUsing a USB device Removing an ExpressCardUsing optional external devices Connecting a USB deviceUsing the docking connector Using optional external drivesMemory modules Page Page Using passwords SecurityProtecting the computer Setting passwords in the operating system Setting passwords in Computer SetupManaging a Bios administrator password Managing a DriveLock password Using a Computer Setup DriveLock passwordEntering a Bios administrator password Entering a DriveLock passwordUsing Computer Setup Automatic DriveLock Using firewall softwareManaging an Automatic DriveLock password Installing an optional security cable Using the fingerprint reader select models onlyEnabling fingerprint authentication during logon Enrolling your fingerprint Select the Use Fingerprint Reader optionCreating restore media Backup and RecoveryCreating backups Backing up your informationPerforming a system recovery Remove everything and reinstall Sled Using Computer Setup Computer Setup Bios and Advanced System DiagnosticsStarting Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer SetupUpdating the Bios Restoring factory settings in Computer SetupDetermining the Bios version Downloading a Bios update Using Advanced System Diagnostics MultiBoot About the boot device orderEnabling boot devices in Computer Setup Considering boot order changesChoosing MultiBoot preferences Setting a new boot order in Computer SetupDynamically choosing a boot device using the f9 prompt Setting a MultiBoot Express promptEntering MultiBoot Express preferences Troubleshooting and support TroubleshootingWireless network connection is not working Computer is unusually warmAn external device is not working Computer does not detect the optical drive Disc does not playMovie is not visible on an external display Contacting support Labels Serial number Product number Cleaning procedures Cleaning your computerCleaning products Cleaning the displayCleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse Specifications Input powerOperating environment Electrostatic discharge