HP 4440s manual Enabling boot devices in Computer Setup

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Enabling boot devices in Computer Setup

The computer will boot to a USB device or a NIC device only if the device has first been enabled in Computer Setup.

To start Computer Setup and enable a USB device or a NIC device as a boot device, 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.To enable bootable media in USB drives or in drives inserted into an optional docking device (select models only), use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select System Configuration > Device Configurations. Confirm USB legacy support is selected.

NOTE: The USB Port option must be enabled in order to use USB legacy support. It is enabled at the factory. If the port becomes disabled, reenable it by selecting System Configuration > Port Options, and then selecting USB Port.

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To enable a NIC device, select System Configuration > Boot Options, and then select PXE Internal NIC boot.

4.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.

Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts.

NOTE: To connect a NIC to a Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE) or Remote Program Load (RPL) server without using MultiBoot, press esc while the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is displayed at the bottom of the screen, and then quickly press f12.

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Contents HP Notebook Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents VGA Hdmi Drives Performing a system recovery Backing up your information Input power Operating environment Index Welcome Finding information Resources For information aboutFinding information TouchPad Getting to know your computerTop Lights TopGetting to know your computer Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint reader select models only Getting to know your computer Top Keys Fn keyAlternates between the navigational and numeric functions Front Right RightGetting to know your computer Left LeftBattery reaches a critical battery level, Display DisplayGetting to know your computer Bottom Identifying the bottom parts of the computer Identifying the bottom parts of the computer Networking Using an Internet service provider ISP Identifying wireless and network status iconsCreating a wireless connection Turning wireless devices on and offUsing a Wlan Connecting to an existing WlanSetting up a new Wlan Protecting your WlanRoaming to another network Connecting to a local area network LAN select models only Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models onlyConnecting to a wired network Page Identifying the hot keys Using the keyboardKeyboard and pointing devices Using keypads Using the embedded numeric keypadUsing the integrated numeric keypad Using an optional external numeric keypadNavigating Using the TouchPadTurning the TouchPad off and on Using TouchPad gestures SelectingPinching/Zooming Setting pointing device preferencesScrolling Using the audio features MultimediaAdjusting the volume Checking your audio functionsUsing the Webcam select models only Using video devicesSelect Configure Display Settings Click Detect Monitors Configuring audio for Hdmi HdmiPower management Setting power optionsUsing power-saving states Shutting down the computerInitiating and exiting Suspend Initiating and exiting HibernationUsing battery power Using the Power iconUsing power management Viewing the current power management settingsDisplaying 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 Replacing the battery Using external AC powerDisposing of a used battery Testing an AC adapter Drives Handling drivesUsing the optional security screw Removing or replacing the service doorRemoving the service door Replacing the service doorPage Replacing or upgrading the hard drive Removing the hard drivePage Installing a hard drive Replace the four hard drive screws Using optical drives select models only Identifying the installed optical driveInserting an optical disc Tray-loadWhen the disc tray opens normally Removing an optical discWhen the disc tray fails to open Using Media Card Reader cards select models only External cards and devicesInserting a digital card Removing a digital cardUsing a USB device Connecting a USB device Removing a USB deviceUsing optional external devices Using optional external drivesMemory modules Page Page Security Protecting the computerSetting passwords in Computer Setup Using passwordsSetting passwords in the operating system Managing a Bios administrator password Entering a Bios administrator passwordEntering a DriveLock password Managing a Computer Setup DriveLock passwordManaging a DriveLock password Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLock Managing an Automatic DriveLock passwordUsing firewall software Installing an optional security cable Enrolling your fingerprint Using the fingerprint reader select models onlyEnabling fingerprint authentication during logon Backup and Recovery Performing a system recoveryBacking up your information Computer Setup Bios and Advanced System Diagnostics Starting Computer SetupUsing Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer SetupRestoring factory settings in Computer Setup Downloading a Bios update Updating the BiosDetermining the Bios version Using Advanced System Diagnostics MultiBoot About the boot device orderEnabling boot devices in Computer Setup Considering boot order changes Dynamically choosing a boot device using the f9 prompt Choosing MultiBoot preferencesSetting a new boot order in Computer Setup Setting a MultiBoot Express prompt Entering MultiBoot Express preferencesTroubleshooting and support TroubleshootingComputer is unable to start up Computer screen is blankWireless network connection is not working Computer is on but not respondingComputer is unusually warm An external device is not workingOptical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD Movie is not visible on an external display Computer does not detect the optical driveDisc does not play Contacting customer support Labels ComponentCleaning your computer Cleaning productsCleaning procedures Cleaning the displayCleaning the sides and cover Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardSpecifications Input powerOperating environment Electrostatic discharge Index USBWlan VGA

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