HP B5F63UAR#ABA 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), 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 (BIOS).

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 tab key and the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter.

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Contents User Guide Software terms Product noticeSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Using the keyboard and pointing devices Shutting down the computer Input power Operating environment Electrostatic Discharge Index Page Starting right Best practicesFun things to do More HP resources Resource ContentsFinding your hardware and software information Getting to know your computerFront Component Description Speakers Produce soundComponent Description Right sideEnvironmental Notices Left sideGetting to know your computer Communication and Chat CyberLink YouCam DisplayTouchPad TopLights Buttons Fn key KeysBottom Component LabelsConnecting to a wireless network Connecting to a networkUsing the wireless controls Using the wireless buttonUsing an Internet service provider Using a WlanSetting up a Wlan Configuring a wireless routerProtecting your Wlan Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Connecting to a wired networkConnecting to a local area network LAN Connecting to a WlanPage Multimedia Features Enjoying entertainment featuresUsing audio Using the webcamConnecting speakers Connecting headphonesConnecting a microphone Using videoConnecting a VGA monitor or projector Checking the soundConnecting an Hdmi TV or monitor Configuring audio settings with Hdmi TV Managing your audio and video files Using the keyboard and pointing devices Using ALT GR key combinations Using the action keysIcon Key Description Using the hot keys Using the TouchPadFunction Hot key Description Turning the TouchPad off or on Selecting NavigatingSelect Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Using TouchPad gesturesPinching/Zooming ScrollingFlicking RotatingManaging power Using Sleep or HibernationInitiating and exiting Sleep Selecting a power plan Using the power meterSetting password protection on wakeup Initiating and exiting HibernationRemoving a user-replaceable battery Running on battery powerConserving battery power Finding battery informationIdentifying low battery levels Storing a user-replaceable batteryDisposing of a user-replaceable battery Running on external powerReplacing a user-replaceable battery Shutting down the computerSelect Start Shut down Connecting a USB device Using a USB deviceManaging and sharing information Type DescriptionRemoving a USB device Inserting and removing a digital storage cardUsing optical drives Inserting an optical disc Removing an optical disc Sharing drives on the network Improving performance Maintaining your computerHandling drives Replacing a hard drivePage Page Using Disk Cleanup Using Disk DefragmenterAdding or replacing memory modules Page Updating programs and drivers Cleaning your computerCleaning the display, sides, and cover Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardTraveling with or shipping your computer Page Computer risk Security feature Using passwordsSecuring your computer and information Locating your security softwarePassword Function Setting Windows passwordsUsing Internet security software Setting Setup Utility Bios passwordsUsing antivirus software Securing your wireless network Installing software updatesUsing firewall software Installing Windows security updatesBacking up your software applications and information Using an optional security cable lockStarting Setup Utility Bios Using Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsUpdating the Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update Using System DiagnosticsPage Creating backups Backing up, restoring, and recoveringCreating recovery media to recover the original system What you need to knowCreating system restore points Creating a system restore pointBacking up system and personal information Creating a backup using Windows Backup and Restore Tips for a successful backupRestoring to a previous system restore point Restore and recoveryRecovering the original system using HP Recovery Manager Restoring specific files using Windows Backup and RestoreRecovering using the recovery media Recovering using HP Recovery partition select models onlyPage Specifications Input powerOperating environment Troubleshooting and support Troubleshooting Disc drive problemsWireless connection problems Cannot connect to a Wlan Cannot connect to a preferred networkCurrent network security codes are unavailable Cannot connect to the wireless router Wlan connection is very weakNetwork status icon is not displayed Audio problems Power management problemsResolving a low battery level Troubleshooting an AC adapter Contacting support Electrostatic Discharge Index BiosWlan