HP Folio B0N00LA manual Setup Utility Bios and System Diagnostics, Using Setup Utility Bios

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11Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics

Using Setup Utility (BIOS)

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.

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

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).

Changing the language of Setup Utility (BIOS)

1.Start Setup Utility (BIOS).

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 (BIOS), use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter.

Your change takes effect immediately.

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Contents User Guide Product notice Software termsSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Hdmi Handling drives Setup Utility Bios and System Diagnostics Appendix B Cleaning your computer Page Introduction Important first stepsFinding information ResourceResource Select Start Help and Support User GuidesGetting to know your computer TopTouchPad Component DescriptionLights Initiating Sleep or Hibernation onButtons and other top components Keys Fn keyRight side Left side Display Communication and Chat CyberLink YouCamRear Bottom Labels ComponentUsing an Internet service provider NetworkingCreating a wireless connection Identifying wireless and network status iconsIcon Name Description Using a Wlan Turning wireless devices on or offUsing HP Connection Manager Using operating system controlsConnecting to an existing Wlan Setting up a new Wlan network Configuring a wireless routerProtecting your Wlan Roaming to another networkUsing Bluetooth wireless devices Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICSConnecting to a wired network Connecting to a local area network LANUsing pointing devices Setting pointing device preferencesUsing the TouchPad Pointing devices and keyboardTurning the TouchPad off or on TouchPad light Icon DescriptionNavigating SelectingUsing TouchPad gestures Scrolling Using the keyboard Using the action keysIcon Key Description Using the hotkeys Mutes or restores speaker soundTurns the wireless feature on or off Function Hotkey DescriptionMultimedia and other features Using the media activity controlsAudio Adjusting the volume Checking audio functions on the computerIntel Wireless Display select models only WebcamConfiguring audio for Hdmi HdmiManaging power Initiating Sleep or Hibernation Initiating and exiting SleepSetting password protection on wakeup Initiating and exiting HibernationUsing the power meter Selecting a power plan Running on battery power Finding battery informationConserving battery power Identifying low battery levelsRunning on external AC power Resolving a low battery levelTroubleshooting an AC adapter HP CoolSense Refreshing your software content Starting your computer with Rapid Start Technology Shutting down the computer Select Start Shut downUsing Digital Media Slot cards External cards and devicesInserting a digital card Using a USB device Removing a digital cardConnecting a USB device Removing a USB deviceUsing optional external devices Using optional external drivesDrives Handling drivesComputer risk Security feature Securing your computer and informationUsing passwords Setting Windows passwordsPassword Function Locating your security software select models onlySetting passwords in Setup Utility Bios BiosUsing Internet security software Using antivirus softwareUsing firewall software Installing software updates Installing Windows security updatesSecuring your wireless network Installing HP and third-party software updatesBacking up your software applications and information Backup and recovery Creating restore media Restoring the systemPerforming a system recovery Using the dedicated recovery partitionBacking up and recovering your information Restoring using the restore mediaChanging the computer boot order Using Windows Backup and Restore Using Windows system restore points When to create restore pointsCreate a system restore point Restore to a previous date and timeSetup Utility Bios and System Diagnostics Using Setup Utility BiosStarting Setup Utility Bios Changing the language of 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 Downloading a Bios update Select Start Help and Support MaintainBios Setup Menu Diagnostics menuMain menu Security menuUsing System Diagnostics Troubleshooting and support TroubleshootingComputer is unable to start up Computer screen is blankComputer is on but not responding Computer is unusually warmAn external device is not working Wireless network connection is not working Contacting customer support Cleaning your computer Cleaning the displayCleaning the sides and cover Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardTraveling with the computer Appendix C Traveling with the computer Updating programs and drivers Electrostatic Discharge Specifications Input powerDC plug of external HP power supply Operating environment Bios IndexLabels