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5Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics

Using Setup Utility

Setup Utility, 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). Setup Utility 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 Setup Utility. Errors can prevent the computer from operating properly.

Starting Setup Utility

NOTE: An external keyboard or mouse connected to a USB port can be used with Setup Utility only if USB legacy support is enabled.

To start Setup Utility, 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 Setup Utility.

Changing the language of Setup Utility

1.Start Setup Utility.

2.Use the arrow keys to select System Configuration > Language, and then press enter.

3.Use the arrow keys to select a language, and then press enter.

4.When a confirmation prompt with your language selected is displayed, press enter.

5.To save your change and exit Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter.

Your change takes effect immediately.

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Contents HP 430 and HP 431 Notebook PC Compaq 435 and Compaq Copyright 2011 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Specifications Power cord set requirements 107 Viii Product description Category Description Computer modelsEquipped with an AMD processor Intel processor Product Name ProcessorsProduct description Equipped with an AMD processor Intel processorChipset NorthbridgeSouthbridge SB820M Northbridge Southbridge ICH9mSwitchable discrete graphics not Equipped with an AMD processor Intel processor GraphicsUnified Memory Architecture UMA internal graphics ATI Discrete graphics AMD Radeon HDMemory Hard drivesAudio and video Optical driveEthernet Equipped with an AMD processor Intel processor Wireless External mediaCard PortsPower Operating Preinstalled SystemPointing devices RequirementsServiceability End-user replaceable parts Display External component identificationCyberLink YouCam CyberLink YouCam Component Description Internal microphone Records sound ButtonComponent Keys Component DescriptionLights TouchPad Left side Environmental NoticesRight side Bottom Illustrated parts catalog Service tagDescription Function Helps a service technician to determine what Computer major components Power connector cable Power button board includes cablePlastics Kit, includes Component Spare part number Computer major components Battery Component Spare part number Wlan module Cable KitComponent Spare part number Cable Kit, includes 645968-001 Display assembly subcomponents Webcam/microphone module Component Spare part number 14.0-in, HD, LED display panelDisplay enclosure Mass storage devices Hard Drive Hardware Kit , includesComponent Spare part number HP Smart AC adapter Miscellaneous partsScrew Kit Sequential part number listing Plastics KitSpare part number Description Sequential part number listing Illustrated parts catalog Cables 646183-001 647317-001 Removal and replacement procedures Preliminary replacement requirementsService considerations Tools requiredGrounding guidelines Drive handlingRemoval and replacement procedures Packaging and transporting guidelines Equipment guidelines Material Use Voltage protection levelComponent replacement procedures Service tagComputer feet Battery Description Spare part numberWlan module Page Page Memory module Hard drive Page Page Optical drive select models only Page Keyboard Page Page Top cover Hard drive see Hard drive on Keyboard see Keyboard onPage Page Page Power button board TouchPad button board Page Speakers Page USB board Power connector cable Page Display assembly Page Page Page Page Page Page Page System board Processor and a graphics subsystem with discrete memoryPage Page Optical drive connector cable Page RTC battery Page Fan/heat sink assembly Processor and a graphics subsystem with UMA memoryPage Component replacement procedures Page Page Page Processor Description Spare part number Page Setup Utility Bios and System Diagnostics Using Setup UtilityStarting Setup Utility Changing the language of Setup UtilityNavigating and selecting in Setup Utility Displaying system informationExiting Setup Utility Restoring factory settings in Setup UtilityUpdating the Bios Determining the Bios version Using System Diagnostics Specifications Computer specificationsInch display specifications Hard drive specifications Backup and recovery RestoreCreating restore media Performing a system restore Select Start All Programs Recovery Manager Recovery ManagerRestoring using the restore media Changing the computer boot orderBacking up and recovering your information Using Windows Backup and Restore Using Windows system restore pointsCreate a system restore point Power cord set requirements Requirements for all countriesRequirements for specific countries and regions Country/region Accredited agency Applicable note numberBattery RecyclingPage Page Page Page Page Index Hdmi Procedures
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435, 431, 430, 436 specifications

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