HP ZBook 14 Mobile Setting a new boot order in Computer Setup, Setting a MultiBoot Express prompt

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Setting a new boot order in Computer Setup

To start Computer Setup and set a boot device order that the computer uses each time it is turned on 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 the Legacy Boot Order list, and then press enter.

4.To move the device up in the boot order, use a pointing device to click the up arrow, or press the + key.

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To move the device down in the boot order, use a pointing device to click the down arrow, or press the - key.

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.

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

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, then press enter.

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.

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Contents User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents VGA External cards and devices Adding or replacing memory modules Viii Contacting support Labels Input power Operating environment Welcome Resources For information about Finding informationThen select Warranty and services Top Getting to know your computerTouchPad Lights Buttons and fingerprint reader select models only Fn key KeysFront Right Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices . To accessLeft Select the HP Support Assistant app DisplayBottom Computer by the governmental agency SIM slot select models only Using the wireless button Connecting to a networkConnecting to a wireless network Using the wireless controlsUsing operating system controls Using a WlanUsing an Internet service provider Configuring a wireless router Setting up a WlanProtecting your Wlan Connecting to a Wlan Using HP Mobile Broadband select models onlyInserting and removing a SIM Connecting to a local area network LAN Connecting to a wired networkUsing GPS select models only Using Bluetooth wireless devicesPage Using the TouchPad Using pointing devicesSetting pointing device preferences Using the pointing stick select models onlyTurning the TouchPad off and on Using TouchPad GesturesOne-finger slide Scrolling Rotating select models only Right-edge swipe Edge swipes select models onlyLeft-edge swipe Top-edge swipeUsing Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys Using the keyboardIdentifying the hot keys Using keypads Using the embedded numeric keypad Turning the embedded numeric keypad on and off Using an optional external numeric keypadMultimedia Using the media activity controlsConnecting speakers Adjusting the volumeChecking audio functions on the computer Connecting headphonesConnecting a microphone Webcam select models onlyDisplayPort VideoIntel Wireless Display select models only Shutting down the computer Power managementInitiating and exiting Sleep Setting power optionsUsing power-saving states Intel Rapid Start TechnologyEnabling and exiting user-initiated Hibernation Using battery powerUsing the power meter and power settings Setting password protection on wakeupMaximizing battery discharge time Finding additional battery informationUsing Battery Check Displaying the remaining battery chargeInserting or removing the battery Managing low battery levelsRemoving a battery Storing a user-replaceable battery Conserving battery powerDisposing of a user-replaceable battery select models only Using external AC powerReplacing a user-replaceable battery select models only Using Hybrid Graphics select models only Testing an AC adapterHybrid Graphics select models only Removing a memory card Using memory card readersExternal cards and devices Inserting a memory cardInserting a smart card Using smart cards select models onlyRemoving a smart card Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Using optional external devicesRemoving a USB device Using optional external drives Drives Using hard drivesHandling drives Removing 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 Using Disk Cleanup Using Disk DefragmenterImproving hard drive performance Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status Using HP 3D DriveGuardSecurity Using passwordsProtecting the computer Password Function Setting passwords in WindowsManaging a Bios administrator password Setting passwords in Computer SetupEntering a Bios administrator password Managing a Computer Setup DriveLock passwordSetting a DriveLock password Changing a DriveLock password Entering a DriveLock passwordRemoving DriveLock protection Entering an Automatic DriveLock password Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLockRemoving Automatic DriveLock protection Using firewall software Using antivirus softwareInstalling critical security updates Installing an optional security cable Using HP Client Security select models onlyUsing the fingerprint reader select models only Locating the fingerprint reader Adding or replacing memory modules MaintenancePage 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 Backing up your information Backup and recoveryUsing the Windows recovery tools Performing a system recoveryUsing Windows 8 operating system media purchased separately Using f11 recovery toolsRemove everything and reinstall Windows Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recoveryUsing HP Software Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup Computer Setup BIOS, MultiBoot, and System DiagnosticsUsing Computer Setup Starting Computer SetupRestoring factory settings in Computer Setup Determining the Bios version Updating the BiosDownloading a Bios update About the boot device order Using MultiBootChoosing MultiBoot preferences Dynamically choosing a boot device using the f9 prompt Setting a new boot order in Computer SetupSetting a MultiBoot Express prompt Entering MultiBoot Express preferences Using System DiagnosticsUsing System Diagnostics Contacting support SupportComponent LabelsSerial number Product number Input power SpecificationsOperating environment Traveling with the computer Computer is unable to start up TroubleshootingTroubleshooting resources Resolving issuesComputer is unusually warm Computer screen is blankSoftware is functioning abnormally Computer is on but not respondingAn external device is not working Wireless network connection is not workingDisc does not play Movie is not visible on an external display Electrostatic discharge Index BiosWlan SIM
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