HP C2N11UA#ABA manual Using Setup Utility Bios and System Diagnostics, Starting Setup Utility Bios

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10Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics

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 (BIOS) includes settings for the types of devices installed, the startup sequence of the computer, and the amount of system and extended memory.

Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)

To start Setup Utility (BIOS), turn on or restart the computer, quickly press esc, and then press f10.

Information about how to navigate in Setup Utility (BIOS) is located at the bottom of the screen.

NOTE: Use extreme care when making changes in Setup Utility (BIOS). Errors can prevent the computer from operating properly.

Updating the BIOS

Updated versions of the BIOS may be available on the HP website.

Most BIOS updates on the HP website are packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs.

Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file.

Determining the BIOS version

To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on the computer, you need to know the version of the system BIOS currently installed.

BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you are already in Windows) or by using Setup Utility (BIOS).

1.Start Setup Utility (BIOS).

2.Use the arrow keys to select Main.

3.To exit Setup Utility (BIOS) without saving your changes, use the arrow keys to select Exit, select Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter.

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Contents User Guide Product notice Software termsSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Using the TouchPad Using TouchPad gestures Tapping Managing power Managing and sharing information Input power Operating environment Page Starting right Best practicesFun things to do Resource Contents More HP resourcesGetting to know your computer Finding your hardware and software informationFront Locating hardwareSelect HP Utility Center , and then select HP Beats Audio Right sideComponent Description Low or critical battery level System Diagnostics on Left sideDisplay Top TouchPadLights Inactivity. See Intel Rapid Start Technology select modelsTop Button Keys Fn keyBottom Labels Identifying the labelsLocating the labels ComponentPage Connecting to a network Connecting to a wireless networkUsing the wireless controls Using the wireless buttonUsing an Internet service provider Using a WlanUsing operating system controls Protecting your Wlan Setting up a WlanConfiguring a wireless router Using Bluetooth wireless devices Connecting to a WlanConnecting to a wired network Connecting to a local area network LANEnjoying entertainment features Volume dial Using the webcam Using sMedio 360 Suite Accessing sMedio 360 SuiteSharing media and data between devices SMedioUsing sMedio 360 TrueSync Using sMedio 360 TrueLink+Connecting headphones Using audioConnecting speakers Using Beats Audio Connecting a microphoneUsing HP Wireless Audio select models only Using video Accessing Beats Audio Control PanelChecking the sound Enabling and disabling Beats AudioConnecting an Hdmi device Configuring Hdmi audio settingsConnecting a digital display device Managing your audio and video files Page Using the TouchPad Turning the TouchPad off or onUsing TouchPad gestures TappingScrolling Pinching/zoomingRotating select models only Finger click select models onlyRight-edge swipe Flicking select models onlyEdge swipes Top-edge swipe Left-edge swipeRadiance backlight keyboard and proximity sensor Using the keyboard and mouse Using the keysUsing the action keys Icon Key DescriptionUsing Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys Shortcut Key DescriptionUsing the hot keys Function Hot key DescriptionManaging power Initiating and exiting Sleep Initiating Sleep and HibernationIntel Rapid Start Technology select models only Setting password protection on wakeup Enabling and exiting user-initiated hibernationUsing the power meter and power settings Selecting a power plan Running on battery power Factory-sealed batteryFinding battery information Conserving battery powerResolving a low battery level Using the AC adapterIdentifying low battery levels Running on external AC power Troubleshooting power problemsPage HP CoolSense select models only Shutting down turning off the computer Type Description Using a USB deviceManaging and sharing information Connecting a USB device Connecting a powered USB device Removing a USB deviceInserting and removing a digital storage card Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models only Using Disk DefragmenterMaintaining your computer Improving performanceUsing Disk Cleanup Updating programs and drivers Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Cleaning your computerCleaning the display, sides, and cover Traveling with or shipping your computer Securing your computer and information Using passwordsComputer risk Security feature Password Function Setting Windows passwordsSetting Setup Utility Bios passwords Page TPM Embedded Security device select models only Using Internet security softwareSettings Function Installing software updates Using antivirus softwareUsing firewall software Installing Windows updatesBacking up your software applications and information Securing your wireless networkUsing an optional security cable lock Using Setup Utility Bios and System Diagnostics Starting Setup Utility BiosUpdating the Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update Using System Diagnostics Backing up, restoring, and recovering Creating recovery media and backups Creating HP Recovery mediaCreating recovery media and backups Restore and recovery Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery Remove everything and reinstall WindowsRecovering using HP Recovery Manager What you need to knowUsing HP Recovery media to recover Changing the computer boot orderRemoving the HP Recovery partition Input power Rating SpecificationsInput power Operating environment Electrostatic Discharge Symbols/Numerics IndexJacks

C2N11UA#ABA specifications

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