HP : B4B15UA manual Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility Bios, Displaying system information

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Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility (BIOS)

To navigate and select in 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.

●To select a menu or a menu item, use the tab key and the keyboard arrow keys and then press enter.

●To scroll up and down, use the up arrow key or the down arrow key.

●To close open dialog boxes and return to the main Setup Utility (BIOS) screen, press esc, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

2.Press f10 to enter Setup Utility (BIOS).

To exit Setup Utility (BIOS) menus, choose one of the following methods:

●To exit Setup Utility (BIOS) menus without saving your changes, press the esc key, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

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

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●To save your changes and exit Setup Utility (BIOS) menus, press f10, and then follow the on- screen instructions.

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

Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts.

Displaying system information

1.Start Setup Utility (BIOS).

2.Select the Main menu. System information such as the system time and date, and identification information about the computer is displayed.

3.To exit Setup Utility (BIOS) without changing any settings, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter.

Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility (BIOS)

NOTE: Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode.

To return all settings in Setup Utility (BIOS) to the values that were set at the factory, 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).

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Contents HP Notebook Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents VGA External cards and devices Security Page Page Finding more information about your new computer IntroductionCreating a wireless connection Identifying wireless and network status iconsNetworking select models only Using HP Connection Manager select models only Turning wireless devices on or offSetting up a new Wlan Using a WlanUsing operating system controls Connecting to an existing WlanProtecting your Wlan Using HP Mobile Broadband select models only Roaming to another networkInserting a SIM Removing a SIM Using GPS select models onlyUsing a modem select models only Using Bluetooth wireless devicesConnecting to a wired network Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICSConnecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter Connecting a modem cableViewing the current location selection Selecting a location settingSelect Start Devices and Printers Connecting to a local area network LAN select models onlyPage Using the media activity controls MultimediaAudio Adjusting the volume Webcam select models onlyChecking audio functions on the computer DisplayPort VideoHdmi Using CyberLink PowerDVD select models only Intel Wireless Display select models onlyConfiguring audio for Hdmi Shutting down the computer Power managementInitiating and exiting Hibernation Setting power optionsUsing power-saving states Initiating and exiting SleepSelecting a different power plan Using the power meterUsing power plans Viewing the current power planUsing HP Power Manager select models only Setting password protection on wakeupCustomizing power plans Using battery power Finding battery informationUsing Battery Check Identifying low battery levels Displaying the remaining battery chargeMaximizing battery discharge time Managing low battery levelsConserving battery power Storing a batteryResolving a low battery level Using external AC power Disposing of a used batteryReplacing the battery Testing an AC adapter Using HP CoolSense select models onlyUsing Digital Media Slot cards select models only External cards and devicesInserting a digital card Inserting an ExpressCard Using ExpressCards select models onlyConfiguring an ExpressCard Removing a digital cardRemoving an ExpressCard Inserting a smart card Using smart cards select models onlyUsing a USB device Connecting a USB deviceRemoving a smart card Using 1394 devices select models only Connecting a 1394 deviceRemoving a USB device Using an eSATA device select models only Connecting an eSATA deviceRemoving a 1394 device Removing an eSATA device Using optional external devicesUsing optional external drives Using the expansion port select models onlyUsing optional external devices Handling drives DrivesImproving hard drive performance Using hard drivesUsing Disk Defragmenter Using Disk CleanupIdentifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status Managing power with a parked hard driveInserting an optical disc Using optical drives select models onlyIdentifying the installed optical drive Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection softwareSlot load Removing an optical discWhen the disc tray opens normally Slot load Sharing optical drives Using RAID select models onlyUsing passwords SecurityProtecting the computer Setting passwords in Setup Utility Bios Setting passwords in WindowsEntering an administrator password Managing an administrator passwordEntering a power-on password Using antivirus softwareUsing firewall software Managing a power-on passwordInstalling an optional security cable Installing critical security updatesLocating the fingerprint reader Using the fingerprint reader select models onlyCleaning the TouchPad and keyboard MaintenanceCleaning your computer Cleaning the displayUsing SoftPaq Download Manager Changing the language of Setup Utility Bios Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsUsing Setup Utility Bios Starting Setup Utility BiosNavigating and selecting in Setup Utility Bios Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility BiosDisplaying system information Exiting Setup Utility Bios Updating the BiosDetermining the Bios version Select Start Help and Support Maintain Downloading a Bios updateUsing System Diagnostics Traveling with the computer Page Troubleshooting resources Electrostatic Discharge Index Symbols/NumericsPasswords